Nirmala addresses what is at the heart of getting along in every relationship: one hundred percent love.

Nayaswami Nirmala tells of her personal experiences with Swamiji, of how he always saw the highest in others, of how he inspired and brought out the joy and enthusiasm of their souls.

Nayaswami Nirmala shares this beautiful inspiration during her Sunday Service at Ananda Sacramento December 18 2022. You can see her full talk here.

Swami spoke of the importance of becoming aware of the movement of Divine grace within by making the effort in yoga practice to still our hearts. In this way, and by attunement to the Guru, we become more receptive in our Soul to that movement of God’s Love.

When others criticize us, it’s easy to react and retaliate–this is how the tangled web of karma is woven! Instead of creating more karma for ourselves, we can work on not reacting. When one feels criticism from others, instead calmly look inside to see if there is any truth to the criticism and work to change oneself. And if not–to … Read More

If we live by high principles and concern ourselves with what will be good for everyone, rather than referring everything that happens back to our little selves, we will soon realize that we are living in great joy. Living in the ego brings pain. Living for God brings bliss.