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Hanuman – An Ideal Brahmacharin and Devotee

The world has not yet seen another mighty hero like Sri Hanuman. During his lifetime Hanuman worked wonders and exhibited superhuman feats of strength...

Raga Yoga Sadhana Explained

The earliest Seers who realized the Truth have explained the cosmic process as the work of Maya, the inscrutable power of the Supreme Spirit....

Diet And Meditation

Extract from THE SIVANANDA BOOK OF MEDITATION A poor diet can act as severe hindrance to the practice of meditation. To have a calm and...

Guru Bhakti – Part 2

The following talk was given by Swami Vishnudevananda on one of his tours in India in the 1950s. It was recorded and edited by...

Guru Bhakti – Part 1

The following talk was given by Swami Vishnudevananda on one of his tours in India in the 1950s. It was recorded and edited by...

Where Are the Vedas Preserved?

The Vedas are the primary source of profound infinite knowledge about the existence of mankind. Passed on from generation to generation as a guideline to...

Benefits Of The Twelve Basic Yoga Asanas

Taken from THE SIVANANDA BOOK OF MEDITATION HEADSTAND/SIRSHASANA • Strengthens the respiratory and circulatory systems • Improves disorders of the eyes, ears, nose and throat; improves...

The Spiritual Diary Tool for Sadhana

The Spiritual Diary is a useful tool for guiding the mind during Sadhana. If you regularly maintain this diary you will get solace, peace of...

The Spiritual Diary

When I was undergoing all my training, I kept a resolve form according to Swami Sivananda Gurudev’s instructions. There was a diary to see...