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The Cosmic Egg (Brahmanda) in Sanatana Dharma: How the Universe Unfolds
In this article we explore the profound concept of the Brahmāṇḍa—the Cosmic Egg, the sacred model through which Hindu cosmology explains the birth, structure, and evolution of a universe-system.
What Is The Surest Way to Realize God?
In this article, we explore a profound principle: how the state of consciousness at the time of death determines our spiritual destiny—and how to prepare for that moment through daily practice.
The Four Qualities Necessary for Samadhi
Patanjali gives a precise and practical answer in Yoga Sutra 1.20: four essential qualities must be cultivated—shraddha (faith), virya (energy), smriti (spiritual memory), and samadhi-prajna (wisdom born of direct experience).
Reality Beyond Concepts: Reflections on the Words of Anandamayi Ma
Here we introduce a forthcoming book by Swami Nirmalananda, The Eternal Wisdom of Anandamayi Ma, which offers commentary on her teachings and explores their deeper philosophical implications.
What Is an “Aryan”?–A Hindu View
Arya comes from the root word ri, which means “to rise upward.” A legitimate translation is: “one who strives upward.” So important was arya in the vocabulary of the ancient Indian sages that India itself was known as Aryavarta, the Land of the Aryas.
New Sacred Visions Etsy Store
In order to make it easier for our readers to obtain quality sacred art, we have opened an Etsy online store, SacredVisionsHQ, where we offer a wide range of sacred photos and artwork for your homes and places of worship.
The Many in the One: Creation, Pralaya, and the Trimurti
Here we explore the emergence of “the Many” from the One–describing the cyclic manifestation of universes, the mystery of pralaya, and the functions of the Trimurti as expressions of Ishwara within each world-system.
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Yogis Who Saw Jesus
The Many Advantages of Vegetarianism
Seeing the One in All
In response to our recent blog posting about the reality of Jesus in the experience of India’s great yogis, we received a most heartening letter from India. I want to share parts of it with you and my reflections on it for I feel it presents the most authentic perspective on these matters.