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July 8, 2025

O YOUTH! O STUDENTS! READ THIS NOW

O YOUTH! O STUDENTS! READ THIS NOW DRUG PREVENTION IS EASIER, CURE IS DIFFICULT. DRUGS & WHAT THEY DO Offered...

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Yoga for Health, Happiness and World Peace

Yoga for Health, Happiness and World Peace By Sri Swami Chidananda May all beings in this world attain happiness. May...

Yoga–What it is and What it is Not

Yoga What it is and What it is Not1 By SRI SWAMI CHIDANANDA In Sanskrit, the primary definition of the...

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Why Do Sadhana?

Why Do Sadhana? By Sri N. Ananthanarayanan Why Do Sadhana? We want the best food for the body, but we...

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Vegetarianism

Vegetarianism By Sri Swami Sivananda Sage Uddalaka instructs his son Svetaketu: “Food when consumed, becomes threefold. The gross particles become...

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Tantra Sadhana

Tantra Sadhana By Sri Swami Krishnananda The system called Tantra has been always regarded as an esoteric and a secret...

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Some Valuable Clues to Prosperity in the House

Some Valuable Clues to Prosperity in the House By SRI SWAMI CHIDANANDA I have four or five things which, as...

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Sin

Sin By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA In the din and noise of the world, in the midst of sensual pleasures, the...

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A Simple But Powerful Spiritual Practice

A Simple But Powerful Spiritual Practice By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda It is common thinking throughout the world to make a...

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Swami Chidananda on Self-Realisation

Swami Chidananda on Self-Realisation Kind courtesy of “Tapovan Prasad.” This is an interview with our Most Revered President Swamiji Maharaj, published in...

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The Search for Happiness

The Search for Happiness By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA This is the week dedicated to the considerations on the details of sadhana,...

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Science of Relaxation

Science of Relaxation By Sri Swami Sivananda Life has become very complex in these days. The struggle for existence is...

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Sandilya-Vidya

Sandilya-Vidya By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA Sandilya-Vidya Sandilya, the great Rishi, had this revelation of the Supreme Being. Vidya is a meditation, an...

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The Role of Spiritual Institutions and the Functions of the Divine Life Society

The Role of Spiritual Institutions and the Functions of the Divine Life Society The spiritual institution is a place of...

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Rays from the Light Fountain

Rays from the Light Fountain By Sri Swami Chidananda “Neither do men light a candle and put itunder a bush,...

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The Qualifications for a Student of Yoga

The Qualifications for a Student of Yoga By Sri Swami Sivananda Life is the greatest of all teachers and this...

Purity

Purity By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA (Dictated on October 18th, 1998) Purity is achieved by freedom from desire, and desire should...

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A Project of Education

A Project of Education By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA The world has, first of all, to stand ‘outside there’ as an...

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Pratyahara (Abstraction of the Senses)

Pratyahara (Abstraction of the Senses) By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA You have the stages described in the Yoga Sastras dealing with...

Practical Way to Self-Realisation

Practical Way to Self-Realisation By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Thou art divine. Live up to it. Feel and realise thy divine...

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Positive Aids to Peace of Mind

Positive Aids to Peace of Mind By Sri N. Ananthanarayanan Positive Aids to Peace of Mind It is common knowledge...

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Peace

Peace By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Peace is a divine attribute. It is a quality of the soul. It cannot remain...

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The Ontological Argument in Philosophy and Meditational Techniques

The Ontological Argument in Philosophy and Meditational Techniques By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA It is a well-known fact that the process...

New Year Message From H.H. Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj (1999)

New Year Message From H.H. Sri Swami Chidanandaji Maharaj (1999) By SRI SWAMI CHIDANANDA Radiant Immortal Atman! Dear Friends, May...

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Memory-Culture

Memory-Culture By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Memory-Culture He who dwells in the subconscious mind or Chitta, and in memory, and who...

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May the Bell Ring

May the Bell Ring Swami Krishnananda recounts a classic Indian tale There is a story in the Mahabharata about a great rishi [sage],...

Swami Krishnananda meditating under Lord Krishna's divine blessings

Knowledge as Means to Freedom

Knowledge as Means to Freedom By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA Knowledge as Means to Freedom Though the Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy...

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The Individual Nature

The Individual Nature By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA The location of the individual in the scheme of things makes it inadequate...

Swami Sivananda sharing a joyful moment with a devoted disciple

Happiness

Happiness By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Happiness “At the doors of large granaries are placed traps containing fried rice (Moori) to...

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Guru–Disciple

Guru-Disciple By Sri Swami Venkatesananda “I always bow to the Guru who is bliss incarnate, who bestows happiness, whose face...

Ancient guru teaching devoted disciples beside sacred river peacefully

THE FOUR SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE

THE FOUR SOURCES OF KNOWLEDGE By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Inspiration, revelation, insight, intuition, ecstasy, divine sight and the supreme, blissful...

Fate, Free Will and God’s Will

Fate, Free Will and God’s Will By Sri N. Ananthanarayanan Fate, Free Will and God’s Will Strange are the world’s...

Encountering the Powers of Nature

Encountering the Powers of Nature By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA The powers of nature are too incomprehensible and too incredibly large...

Krishna guiding Arjuna toward righteous duty and wisdom

Duty And Cosmic Will

Duty And Cosmic Will By Sri Swami Sadananda It is very difficult to explain what duty means. There are different...

Swami Sivananda holding sacred spiritual books

Dream

Dream By Sri Swami Sivananda Chuang Tze, a Chinese philosopher, once dreamt that he was a butterfly. On waking, he...

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Do you aspire for God Realization?

Do you aspire for God Realization? A talk by Swami Krishnananda Do you aspire for God realization? What is your aim?...

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The Destiny of Man

The Destiny of Man By Sri Swami Chidananda The Destiny of Man Blessed immortal souls, beloved children of the Divine!...

Death

Death By Sri Swami Sivananda Death Great scientists, the inventors of many marvellous things, mighty emperors who have done stupendous...

Lord Vishnu resting on Shesha in the cosmic ocean

Creation

Creation By Sri Swami Sivananda The universe is a mystery. No one can say how it came to be. You...

Spiritual guru delivering Message of Amrita among devoted followers gathered

The Call of the Real

The Call of the Real By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA The Call of the Real The seed of the perpetration of...

The Call of the Absolute

The Call of the Absolute Teachings from Swami Krishnananda Introduction by Swami Bill Eilers of the Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, India...

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Ayurveda–Theory and Practice

Ayurveda–Theory and Practice By Sri Swami Sivananda The Importance and Value of the Ancient Indian System of Medicine The ancient...

Swami Sivananda with devotees and disciples at a spiritual gathering

Ayurveda–Although Ancient It Can Be Ever New

Ayurveda–Although Ancient It Can Be Ever New By Sri Swami Sivananda AyurvedaAlthough Ancient It Can Be Ever New Source of...

Ancient guru blessing humble disciple with sacred spiritual wisdom

Approaching the Guru

Approaching the Guru By SRI SWAMI PARAMANANDA Many a young aspirant who wishes to tread the path of spirituality, first...

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Advice To Sannyasins

Advice To Sannyasins By Sri Swami Sivananda Advice To Sannyasins Every religion has a band of anchorites who lead the...

Swami Sivananda teaching disciples during outdoor spiritual study session

Advice To Householders

Advice To Householders By Sri Swami Sivananda Advice To Householders The Ashramas or stages of life are four, viz., Brahmacharya, the...

Advice to Children

Advice to Children By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Advice to Children God created you, your brother, sister, father, mother, friend and...

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Advice to Businessmen

Advice to Businessmen Advice to Businessmen By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA There is a business ethics and a businessman should practice...

Advice To Brahmacharis

Advice To Brahmacharis By Sri Swami Sivananda Brahmacharya means celibacy. A Brahmachari is one who is a celibate, one who...

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Through the “Submit a Temple” feature, you can share details of any temple from your city, village, or region so we can include it in our Temple Directory. This allows thousands of devotees to discover, learn, and connect with sacred places they may have never known before. You can submit: Temple name and location History and spiritual significance Photos and videos Daily rituals, timings & festivals Special features, legends, or miracles Why Submit a Temple? Preserve and share India’s spiritual heritage Help devotees explore authentic temples Support our mission of spreading devotion digitally Become a contributor to a growing spiritual community Every temple is sacred. Your one submission can help thousands connect with its divine energy. ✨ Submit a Temple today and help us expand the divine map of India!

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Through “Share Details About Hidden Temples”, you can help us uncover these spiritual gems and bring their glory to the world. Whether it’s a small village shrine, a forest temple, an old cave sanctum, or a deity worshipped by a local community—your contribution helps preserve and promote India’s divine heritage. You can share: Temple name & exact location History, legends & spiritual significance Photos & videos Daily rituals, timings & festivals Unique architecture or miraculous experiences Why Share Hidden Temples? Preserve forgotten sacred spaces Help devotees discover rare spiritual destinations Support cultural and spiritual awareness Contribute to India’s digital devotional map Give recognition to temples that deserve to be known Every hidden temple has a story. Your contribution can bring its divine presence to thousands of seekers. ✨ Share Details About Hidden Temples and help reveal the sacred beauty of India.

As a Divine Reporter, you can capture and share sacred moments from temples, festivals, rituals, events, and spiritual gatherings happening around you. Your contribution helps millions experience devotion, culture, and divine traditions in their purest form. Whether you are attending aarti in a local temple, witnessing a rare ritual, exploring a sacred yatra, or discovering a unique spiritual story—your reports bring these experiences to life for devotees across the world. As a Divine Reporter, you can share: Photos & videos of temple rituals and events Stories, articles, and experiences Festival updates & special celebrations Interviews with priests, devotees, saints, or artists Cultural traditions & spiritual happenings Why Become a Divine Reporter? Inspire thousands with real devotional experiences Help preserve India’s spiritual culture Give voice to temples, traditions & hidden stories Contribute to a growing global devotional platform Spread positivity, peace, and divine knowledge Your vision. Your devotion. Your reporting. Together, they can create a spiritual impact across the world. ✨ Become a Divine Reporter and help share the divine with humanity.

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We are looking for passionate Graphic & Video Editors who can help us bring devotional stories, temple experiences, and spiritual content to life through powerful visuals. If you have a heart for devotion and a talent for designing and editing, this is your opportunity to contribute to India’s growing spiritual digital movement. As a Graphic & Video Editor, you will: Create engaging devotional graphics, thumbnails & banners Edit bhajan videos, temple clips, and spiritual programs Design reels, shorts, and social media creatives Enhance storytelling with effects, transitions & layouts Work closely with our content & media team We are looking for: Creativity with a devotional touch Basic to advanced graphic/video editing skills Understanding of social media formats Ability to create clean, eye-catching designs A passion for spirituality and positive content Why Join Us? Work on meaningful devotional projects Showcase your creativity to thousands of viewers Become part of a spiritually driven digital community Develop your skills with real-world content Contribute to a mission that spreads peace & positivity If creativity is your strength and devotion is your inspiration, this is the perfect place for you. ✨ Join us as a Graphic & Video Editor and help create divine digital experiences.

Every spiritual journey is unique. Every divine moment holds the power to inspire countless hearts. Through “Share Your Spiritual Experiences,” you can tell the world about the blessings, miracles, and sacred moments that have touched your life. Whether it is a peaceful meditation insight, a temple darshan that moved you, a dream with divine guidance, a life-changing blessing, or a powerful moment of devotion—your story can bring hope, faith, and positivity to many seekers. You can share: Personal spiritual experiences Miracles or blessings you witnessed Temple visits & divine encounters Moments of deep meditation or awakening Stories that strengthened your faith Why Share Your Experiences? Inspire thousands of devotees across the world Spread positivity and strengthen someone’s faith Become a part of our global spiritual community Contribute to the collective wisdom of seekers Help others feel connected, supported, and uplifted Your story matters. Your experience can become someone’s source of strength and hope. ✨ Share Your Spiritual Experiences and let your journey light the path for others.

Some spiritual moments are so powerful that they deserve to be seen, felt, and experienced by many. Through “Share Your Divine Video Experiences,” you can upload videos capturing your sacred journeys, temple visits, miracles, blessings, rituals, or moments of deep devotion. Your videos have the power to spread positivity, awaken faith, and inspire thousands of devotees around the world. You can share videos of: Temple darshans & aartis Special rituals, festivals & celebrations Divine moments during yatras or pilgrimages Personal spiritual experiences or blessings Miraculous events or heart-touching stories Why Share Your Divine Videos? Let others experience sacred moments visually Inspire devotees with real spiritual experiences Contribute to India’s digital devotional library Spread peace, faith, and divine vibrations Help preserve rare rituals and traditions Your divine moments can uplift many hearts. Let your video become a light for others. ✨ Share Your Divine Video Experiences and let the world feel the grace you witnessed.

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