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Light of the Spirit Podcast

Light of the Spirit Podcast

著者： Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke)
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A Practical Resource for the Spiritual Student. Discover the timeless wisdom of India and the yoga path to freedom. This podcast channel offers you a wealth of practical and thought-provoking knowledge about the Oriental origins of Christianity, the simple and classic tradition of Yoga and the Yoga Life, the practical messages of the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures, and much more. Journey beyond the forest of cliches, contradictions, and confusion about Yoga, Hinduism, Christianity and metaphysical thought, through the unconventional wisdom of Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke), director of Light of the Spirit Monastery.Copyright 2026 Light of the Spirit Podcast キリスト教 スピリチュアリティ ヒンズー教 聖職・福音主義
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  • Meditation, Consciousness, and the Real Help for the World—July 2026 Satsang With Swami Nirmalananda

    Meditation, Consciousness, and the Real Help for the World—July 2026 Satsang With Swami Nirmalananda
    2026/07/05
    In this July Satsang, Swami Nirmalananda Giri speaks on the real help we can offer the world: becoming a yogi, working on our own consciousness, and awakening the divine Self within. Beginning with reflections on America, freedom, and the divinity of the individual, Swamiji then turns to deeper questions of yoga and spiritual life: the yugas, Soham meditation, group meditation, society, Atman and Jiva, karma, positive thinking, mantra, and the necessity of direct experience. A central theme of this satsang is that the world is not truly helped by argument, agitation, or trying to remake others in our image. The real help comes through the individual who meditates, practices sadhana, and manifests the divinity within. As consciousness is uplifted, the whole world is helped. Question Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Inner meaning of Independence Day 05:30 Christ of India Audiobook 06:18 Soham plaques from Etsy 09:15 What is the Kali Yuga, and yugas in general? 15:42 Experience in longer meditations 24:30 Is group meditation better than individual meditation? 26:43 How to fix the mind on God 27:17 Is there spiritual hope for American society with all its problems? 33:12 Satsang or spiritual study? (or something else?) 35:52 What is the difference between Atman and Jiva? 40:48 About the Ribhu Gita 43:16 Do Buddhism and Advaita teach non-existence upon Realization? 43:55 Is time linear or cyclic? 44:04 How can I cure the habit of negative thoughts? 46:15 Are there individual Atmans? 48:45 Is Consciousness an attribute of the Self, or the Self itself? 49:30 Can only initiated people practice yoga? 56:39 Sin and asking for forgiveness of sin–different perspectives 59:24 How karma is in the mind #satsang #SpiritualAwakening #Vedanta OCOY.org RESOURCES Get FREE pdf spiritual ebooks at our E-Library: https://ocoy.org/site/e-library/ Listen to Podcast on practical spiritual topics: https://ocoy.org/podcasts/ Website: https://ocoy.org A Practical Resource for the Spiritual Student–Discover the timeless wisdom of India and the yoga path to freedom FREE Meditation Guide and weekly blog updates, podcasts and more: https://ocoy.org/signup FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/light.of.spirit/ https://twitter.com/Light_of_Spirit https://instagram.com/lightofthespirit/
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  • Peace is Contagious | June 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri

    Peace is Contagious | June 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda Giri
    2026/06/08
    How can we help a troubled world? In this satsang, Swami Nirmalananda Giri explores a surprising answer: become a yogi. Topics include: • The spiritual power of sacred images • Why thoughts are things • The meaning of Soham meditation • How yoga transforms consciousness • Whether meditation is selfish • Karma and spiritual awakening • Why peace is contagious • How inner transformation benefits the entire world Drawing on the teachings of the yogic tradition, Swamiji explains how sincere spiritual practice changes not only the practitioner, but also the environment and people around them. “You have no idea the good you are doing every moment and every step when you are doing the sacred japa.” Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:37 The benefit of sacred imagery for yogis 10:15 Living the Yoga Life–Perspectives on Yoga 11:21 Where is the soul located in the body? 15:29 Was Siva’s original bodily form female? 18:17 What is hatha yoga? 21:26 Does the unconscious ever clear up or do we evolve beyond it? 27:21 Does Christianity feed the ego by saying Jesus died for them? 29:11 Are we responsible for our thoughts, or only what we focus on? 30:43 How does yoga sadhana affect karma? 32:14 What should the mental attitude be during Soham sadhana? 33:25 What is a “hungry ghost”? 34:44 What is the physical part of yoga? 36:34 Overcoming materialism and becoming emotionally strong. 39:28 Do you advise reading the Book of Enoch? 40:14 About the Nath Hatha Yogis. 44:55 A letter from a successful yogini 51:32 Elevate yourself, then you elevate the world 58:09 Why Americans were attracted to yogis called “Baba” #satsang #SpiritualAwakening #SelfRealization OCOY.org RESOURCES Get FREE pdf spiritual ebooks at our E-Library: https://ocoy.org/site/e-library/ Listen to Podcast on practical spiritual topics: https://ocoy.org/podcasts/ Website: https://ocoy.org A Practical Resource for the Spiritual Student–Discover the timeless wisdom of India and the yoga path to freedom FREE Meditation Guide and weekly blog updates, podcasts and more: https://ocoy.org/signup FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/light.of.spirit/ https://twitter.com/Light_of_Spirit https://instagram.com/lightofthespirit/
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  • Stories of the Great Masters – April 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda

    Stories of the Great Masters – April 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda
    2026/05/03
    In this satsang, Swamiji answers spiritual questions and shares illuminating stories of great masters such as Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sivananda. Topics include prayer, despair, spiritual stagnation, mantra practice, and the nature of the Ultimate Reality. This talk blends practical guidance with timeless wisdom for seekers on the path. #satsang #anandamayima #yogananda TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Polaraid health disk (polaraidhealth.com) 03:30 Eternal Wisdom of Anandamayi Ma 09:51 An odd reaction to a spiritual event 16:29 Do masters from the past hear prayers and help us? (with stories of Yogananda) 25:45 Avoiding despair over world situations 31:39 The past enslaving of India 35:15 Stories of Sivananda 40:46 Soham Yoga practice 42:17 Why does Hinduism speak of hells? 50:31 About stagnation in spiritual life 53:00 About “seed mantras” 54:55 Is the Ultimate personal, impersonal, both, or beyond? 57:16 Family stories: Talking contests OCOY.org RESOURCES Get FREE pdf spiritual ebooks at our E-Library: https://ocoy.org/site/e-library/ Listen to Podcast on practical spiritual topics: https://ocoy.org/podcasts/ Website: https://ocoy.org A Practical Resource for the Spiritual Student–Discover the timeless wisdom of India and the yoga path to freedom FREE Meditation Guide and weekly blog updates, podcasts and more: https://ocoy.org/signup FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/light.of.spirit/ https://twitter.com/Light_of_Spirit https://instagram.com/lightofthespirit/
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