Variation on the Cow Killer Story

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...

Aluna, A Journey to Save the World

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...

Nalini, Edith Tipple

Longtime devotee and Vedanta Society member Edith Tipple, who was known to us by her spiritual name Nalini, left her body on the morning of August 12, 2020. Nalini was a great friend of and contributor to American Vedantist. She served as an advisor to the...

Ma and Pa in Georgia

by Br. ShankaraMay 9, 2020 After we have finished worshipping Herin our shrine on a Saturday or a Tuesday,Sri Sarada slips out of Her red-borderedsari and puts on a simple house dress. Then, you may find Her in the kitchenof their North Georgia hill country...

Where the Starfish Live

by Cyndi Craven © Starcraven Music-BMI Where the Starfish Live Little girl, sitting in the classroomShe hums a tune no one can hear inside her headShe looks outside, she is a thought born by the airWhen she returns she taps a foot beside her chairWhile on the board...

Letter to John Doe

by Br. Shankara Dear John Doe, Namaste! A friend told me that you want to hear only the highest truth. Well and good, from here it is this:  TAT TVAM ASI! (That Thou Art) You would say it to yourself as AHAM BRAHMASMI! (I am Brahman). Anything, ANY THING else...

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