Rooted in the wisdom of sages and scriptures.
Peace Pilgrim, an extraordinary American peace activist, embarked on a remarkable journey that has inspired countless individuals around the world. Her life and mission serve as a testament to the transformative power of inner peace and the profound impact one individual can have on global consciousness. Preparation for a Life of Service Born Mildred Lisette … Read more
In exploring the life and wisdom attributed to St. Issa, also known as Isha Nath or Jesus Christ, diverse perspectives emerge regarding the authenticity of historical accounts. While some view the gospel narratives with skepticism, others regard them as profound truths. Regrettably, definitive writings directly from St. Issa are absent in our records. However, insights … Read more
Swami Shivananda of Rishikesh was a doctor by profession but eventually became a swami to settle in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the main yoga town/center in Northern India. Every year thousands of yogis and wonna-be yogis from around the world come to Rishikesh to study yoga like with the Divine Life Society whose founding father is … Read more
Desperate for Jesus is the title of a virtual women’s conference I ran into online. Did I participate? No, but I had to laugh about the title. India is historically known to produce enlightened beings. Already thousands of years ago the master-disciple relationship existed to further the spiritual growth of a true seeker for enlightenment. … Read more
Toppi Amma means mother who wears a hat which she used to wear all the time. While living in Tiruvannamalai, I saw Toppi Amma walking the streets, on Girivalam Road around the Arunachala Mountain, and at Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram. She never talks to anyone but at times mumbles something. People say its some kind of … Read more
This is an account of an affair of the Heart but not in the usual sense. My very first connection with Arunachala was when I was fifteen years of age and I borrowed a book from the library on the subject. To this day I have no idea what caused me to pick up that … Read more
“In the Dravidian region of South India, there is the greatest place called Arunachala, dearest to Chandrasekara (Shiva as moon-crested). It is the abode of Shiva and yogis. Arunachala is to this world what the heart is to the whole body. It is everything for Shiva. For the benefit of the world, Shiva took the … Read more