What Does “Poor in Spirit” Mean?
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit [ptochoi to pneumati]” (Matthew 5:3). Kenneth Wuest in his The New Testament, An Expanded Translation renders this: “the destitute and helpless in the realm … Continue reading
June Online Satsang Signup – Gita Talks Update
Our June online satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri will be on Saturday, June 7th, at 12 Noon EST. You can register at this page.
New at Sacred Visions Art: Deity Paintings and Sacred Landscapes
We have launched a new category at SacredVisionsArt.com, Sacred Landscapes of India, featuring five artworks that depict the serene beauty of India’s sacred sites. See them here.
What is the Right Perspective on Scriptures?
By “the Vedas” Krishna means the ritualistic portion of the Vedas, the karma-kanda in contrast to the upanishads, the jnana-kanda, which embody the highest spiritual wisdom and vision ever set down by human beings. Why does Krishna say the Karma Kanda is flawed?
What is Our Essential Nature as Seer?
Self-forgetfulness is the root of all our problems, the essence of samsara itself. Consciousness (chaitanya) is our essential nature. How do we become established in our essential nature?
Are You Among the “Nirvanics”?
Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, frequently used the expression “godwards” for those who were moving toward Divine Consciousness. We might coin the ungainly word “Nirvanics” for those Buddha is describing in this article.