4 The Nectar of Advaitic Instruction Continuing in the tradition, more intriguing questions find their apt solutions in the clarifying atmosphere of nondual Vedanta.
8 Three Great Rishis of India by Swami Ranganathananda Though he has passed from our physical midst, Swami Ranganathanandaji’s presence and his wealth of writings will continue to uplift and inspire us, as is instanced in this heady offering on some of India’s most revered names in spirituality.
12 Understanding Islam by Lex Hixon, Sheikh Nur Al Jerrahi Being another profound presence who speaks to us from beyond the embodied state, Lex Hixon created valuable bridges between both religious traditions and religious understanding in his auspicious lifetime.
18 The Catholicity of Sri Ramakrishna’s Vision by Dr. Sharad Chandra Though much has been said and written about the Great Master and singularly superlative Paramahamsa, it will take some time to process and present all that His advent on earth truly signifies. In that context, Dr. Sharad Chandra adds more to our ever-attentive understanding of the Kali Avatara with this offering.
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21 Grateful to Have Known Swami Ranganathananda by Surya Green Fortunate is the being who comes across the path of an illumined soul in any given lifetime, and rare is the person who is able to listen carefully and grasp what such a luminary deigns to teach and transmit while in the body. This article is the product of both special good fortune and focused attentiveness, and we are all especially fortunate to see it in print.
25 Hawai‘i Rainforest Retreat SRV Associations is always busy in the various realms of spiritual endeavor, among them being the mode of well-focused retreats designed not merely to help beings relax and heal, but to realize the inherent perfection dwelling within and become free of bondage.
28 Resurrection of the Dharmic Family by Annapurna Sarada In ancient times in India, an entire culture gained a realized state of mind conducive to enlightenment. This was the age of the rishis. Their success in this incomparable area of endeavor was facilitated in great measure by the adeptness of entire families whose very lineage, flowing gracefully down through the ages, was based upon study, worship and meditation on God and the Self. Today, such dedication to the highest aim and purpose of life has vanished, and needs both re-evaluation and reinstatement into daily life.
31 Lord Buddha on Living a Spiritual Life by Babaji Bob Kindler In the process of reading and studying the teachings of the Great Ones, we often forget to acknowledge that they lived and epitomized what they preached, and did so to demonstrate the need for living a divine life in the world.
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