Religion is the form — of rituals and beliefs — and spirituality is your relationship with God.

Spirituality and Science

Science Confirms Ancient Spiritual Teaching—We Live in Two Bodies

The mystics say that the physical body is created, sustained, and controlled by the subtle energy body; that the physical body is the sock of a sock puppet and the subtle energy body is the hand inside the sock. Without the hand, the sock puppet is lifeless.

AUM: The Melody of Love
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AUM: The Melody of Love

We have all heard of the sacred word AUM, and heard it chanted as a mantra by meditators. But what is AUM, and what does it signify? This book takes readers on a journey into the deeper teachings of AUM and the blissful realizations that await those who access this expansive sound vibration.

Spiritual Yoga
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Spiritual Yoga

Higher Awareness Through Ananda Yoga: A right balance between science and art, and between self-effort and grace, along with a living relationship with Spirit

A Pilgrimage to Guadalupe
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A Pilgrimage to Guadalupe

As he seeks answers to life’s deepest questions, a pilgrim experiences seemingly chance meetings with an atheist, a social activist, Catholic monks, and others. While accompanying the pilgrim on his journey, the reader finds his own mind expanding, and discovers a universal and liberating life philosophy.

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Idol Worship

Nayaswami Parvati

Question from jayantkumar dhruv: Hindus worship images and icons of stone, clay, and metal. Is not this practice of idolatry contrary to the teachings of the Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita ?

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Religion vs. spirituality

Asha Nayaswami

Question from april: How do I find my spirituality? I am looking for something that has to do with beliefs in karma, being at peace within self, embracing the simple beautiful things in life. I am having a hard time finding my spirituality due to past experiences with RELIGION.