Clarity Magazine, Daily Life

East Meets West in India: A Pilgrim’s Journey

For many years, I had a strong desire to visit the homeland of my gurus and meditate in their holy shrines. The pilgrimage for me was a homecoming, both inwardly and outwardly.

Clarity Magazine, Daily Life

The Miracle of the Shroud

The Shroud of Turin is possibly the most remarkable relic in human history. What does the scientific evidence tell us about it?

Clarity Magazine, Daily Life, Yoga Philosophy

Letters of Encouragement

There is no tension between the teachings of Jesus and of Krishna, or of any of the great masters. The tension arises in our efforts to understand their teachings.

Clarity Magazine, Daily Life

Warriors for the New Age

When I was first here in India over forty years ago, I had an intense desire to make Yogananda and his mission known, because I saw that books about the great saints of modern India left him out entirely.

Clarity Magazine, Daily Life, Spirituality and Science

Religious Intolerance and the Yugas

Sri Yukteswar’s theory of the yugas describes a very long cycle of human evolution—24,000 years—encompassing eight distinct ages or “yugas.” Each age offers distinct challenges and opportunities.

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Visions of India

The secret of India’s vitality is her spiritual culture, which dates back many thousands of years.

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The Mission of Paramhansa Yogananda

The highlight of my life was meeting and being with my Guru. It was like being in the presence of God.

Clarity Magazine, Daily Life

Ananda in India!

On Friday, November 28, 2003, the new Ananda ashram was officially opened with a Vedic ceremony led by Swami Kriyananda.

Clarity Magazine, Daily Life

Letters of Encouragement

India—the real India—is an ancient culture that has survived the disintegrating influences of time.