Christmas

Christmas—Its Spiritual Meaning

Dec. 24 | Swami Sivananda Christmas is known to all men the world over historically as the memorable day of the birth of Jesus, the Saviour. Though it is true that... Read more »
CHRISTMAS EVE & RETREAT 2011 Lectures

CHRISTMAS EVE & RETREAT 2011 Lectures

Dec. 31 | “Christmas Eve Programe 24th Dec 2011 Audios” “Readings, Carols, Songs & Bhajans” Krishnadas Hanuman Stuti Christmas Carols Krishnadas Omnomo... Read more »

Articles by Swami Sivananda

The Significance and Observance of Mahasivaratri

The Significance and Observance of Mahasivaratri

Feb. 21 | This falls on the 13th (or 14th) day of the dark half of Phalgun (February-March). The name means “the night of Shiva”. The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is... Read more »

Lord Siva and His Lilas

Feb. 13 | Siva is known by the name ‘Girisa’, as He is the Lord of the Mount Kailasa. Siva is called ‘Tryambaka’, because He has a third eye in His forehead,... Read more »

Articles by Swami Chidananda

New Year Message – Swami Chidananda

Jan. 1 | Worshipful homage to the Absolute Being, the eternal and infinite Reality that is here and now. Precisely because of Its infinitude—encompassing all... Read more »
The Subjective Dimension of Prayer

The Subjective Dimension of Prayer

Feb. 15 | By Swami Chidananda We will soon be observing the sacred annual worship of Lord Siva, Mahasivaratri. It is customary to regard and to speak of Lord Siva in terms of being a destroyer.... Read more »

Articles by Swami Krishnananda

Siva – The Mystic Night

Siva – The Mystic Night

Feb. 15 | By Swami Krishnananda We conceive God as glory, as creativity and as austerity. Vishnu is glory and magnificence; Brahma is creativity force; and Siva is austerity and renunciation.... Read more »

Siva Yoga Sadhana

Feb. 14 | by Swami Krishnananda SECRET OF PANCHAKSHARA Panchakshara is a Mahamantra which is composed of five letters, Namassivaya. A Mantra is that which removes... Read more »