Swami Nirgunananda Giri of Himalayas.
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NEW & NOTABLE
- Online classes on Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita and Advaita contemplations are held once or twice a week via Google Meet (No charges). Listen to the Yoga Vasistha introduction class here or a contemplation on non-duality. If interested in joining, then send a message via the Contact tab.
- Presentation on the spiritual philosophies of India and the Yoga philosophy at a Yoga School in Rishikesh
- New blogs & publications (also available in PDF downloads):
- Spiritual Symbolism of the Himalayas and Ganga
- Sannyasa: Principles & Practices, a newly published booklet available for free PDF download
Watch short videos on Youtube Channel
Meditation & Contemplation series – check out the full playlist at this link and a Guided Meditation series at this link
Latest book:
Breaking Free from Karma
(Click the link above for details about the new book)
Inspirational and Contemplative Posts
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Spiritual Symbolism of the Himalayas and Ganga
The Himalayas and Ganga in their varied display of nature’s glory personify the medley of inner calmness and outer activity, which are essential qualities for every spiritual aspirant. For centuries, they have been revered and associated with religious sentiments. However, for the worshippers of divinity in nature, these ancient mountains and rivers carry deeper symbolisms. … Continue reading Spiritual Symbolism of the Himalayas and Ganga
A Yogi’s Non-dual Realization
An Insight into Paramahansa Yogananda’s Poem on Samadhi
In the realms of spirituality, it is commonly asserted that mere knowledge, without experience and insight, cannot lead one to personal realization. However, within recognized philosophical systems, many of the Yogis’ mystical experiences are denied the necessary ontological status due to such experiences being subjective in nature. Furthermore, they are rarely given any epistemic value outside the subject’s dedicated following as the means to its replication is not commonly available.
Nevertheless, an experience such as Samadhi is regarded with certain degree of interest across all the varied Indian philosophical schools.
Sannyasa, Principles & Practices
This booklet on Sannyasa captures the key principles and practices related to the ancient tradition.
वेदान्तविज्ञानसुनिश्चितार्थाः संन्यासयोगाद् यतयः शुद्धसत्त्वाः । ते ब्रह्मलोकेषु परान्तकाले परामृताः परिमुच्यन्ति सर्वे ॥
Having well ascertained the Self, the goal of the Vedantic knowledge and having purified their minds through the practice of sannyasa, the seers, in the end, gain the world of Brahma, and liberating themselves from everything gain the supreme immortality
Pandemic & Collective Karma
(I wrote this article on the lines of my second book. This article is an attempt to bring that topic within the context of present day situation related to the Pandemic.) As a species, we are bound to each other, not only for sharing resources and know-how but also in one large universal law of … Continue reading Pandemic & Collective Karma
The liberating art of witnessing your thoughts
It’s one of those days when hundreds of thoughts course through my mind. Among them self-doubt, worries, past follies, perniciously seek out my mental energy. Feeding on each other and fueling emotions at large, these thoughts spiral on in my mind mostly painting a dark and bleak future. Then again, in the ever-changing landscape of … Continue reading The liberating art of witnessing your thoughts
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