contributed by Swami Yogeshananda, from notes he sent to us. Swami Madhavananda had come to New York City to be operated on for a benign brain tumor. Swami Yogeshananda, “on loan” from from the San Francisco Vedanta Society, served as his attendant during...

by M. Ram Murty When we hear the word “creativity”, most of us invariably think of some form of art work, like painting, music or literary work.  In this modern technological age, we may perhaps add scientific innovation to this list.  But my central thesis...

by Katherine C. Photo by Michael Herren This yearning—is it in my heart? (Yes) Or is it something else? (No) It burns—strongly—ever more strongly. Who but You, Lord, could quench this burning in my heart? Who but You could still the turmoil felt deep within?...

By Bill Davis Characters in order of appearance: Brahmin (with a beard.  He is wearing a shirt and dhoti)Kali  (She has a sword in her upper left hand [arm one], the palm of her lower right hand is low, facing upwards [arm two], a head in her lower left hand...

This is a compelling and thought-provoking film. It may touch your heart deeply — it certainly did mine. — Br. Shankara Aluna means “conscience.” This documentary film was made by and with the Kogi, an ancient people who have otherwise remained pretty much apart from...