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...
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...
Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi) Chapter 11 Verses 30 and 31 30. ‘This slaughter that you, O Devi, multiplying your won form into many, have now wrought on the great asuras who hate righteousness, O Ambika, which other goddess can do that work? 31. ‘Who is there except you in...
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...
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...
by Uma Majmudar Rudyard Kipling’s statement, “East is East and West is West, and the twain shall never meet,” falls flat on its face in the new millennium as the East and the West come together. We now share, contribute and learn from each other in ways that...
