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The Editors
Issue 77
Here’s what’s in this edition:
Sri Ramakrishna: The Supreme Life Changer
A reminder that the Master’s transformative touch is not limited to his lifetime.
by Sibatosh Bagchi
The Flower Garden
Memories of the Master’s life at Dakshineswar, from M.’s Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna
by Russell Atkinson
Ramakrishna Reborn?
Nothing unusual about Anni, a two-year-old Finnish girl, until she spoke her first words—they were in Bengali.
by William Page
Gallery
Work by an artist skilled in a variety of media
by Josephine Lazarus
Swami Vivekananda’s Views on the Religions of the World
In his first speech at the Parliament of Religions, Swamiji said, “… we accept all religions as true.” What did he mean?
by Asim Chaudhuri
Keep on the Sunny Side
Charmingly sung, this traditional song can surely brighten your day!
by Jay Traylor (Subrata)
Spiritual Approach to the Coronavirus Crisis
Can we heed medical experts and invoke the Almighty? — “Chidananda rupah Shivoham Shivoham! I am Shiva, I am Shiva!”
by Uma Majmudar
The Legend of Shiwido
Chapter One of a delightful story introduced in our last edition.
by Sofía Puerta Webber
Illustration by Olga Kolomydtseva
Swami Madhavananda in New York City
The Swami came to New York for brain surgery in 1961. He met with devotees at the Vedanta Society of New York.
by Swami Yogeshananda
Poems
by Katherine C., Samantha Evans, Peeyush Lala, and Br. Shankara
Creativity and Meditation
For many, self-discipline is an obstacle to spiritual practice. Perhaps our innate creativity is a solution.
by M. Ram Murty
This Yearning
A devotee’s plea to make her ready to receive the Beloved.
by Katherine C.
Variation on the Cow Killer Story
A playlet that contemplates how karma is applied, and why it can be a grace.
by Bill Davis
Aluna, A Journey to Save the World
This compelling documentary film may touch your heart deeply.
by Kogi elders with Alan Ereira
In Memoriam – Edith Tipple
Vedanta in America, the world of letters, and your editor in particular recently lost a dear friend and colleague.
Adapted from the e-newsletter of the Vedanta Society of Southern California
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