Sanskrit and the Jivanmuktas: Is there a language where spiritual light reflects through sound, grammar and communication? Yes, it’s called Sanskrit. How cool is that? Mantras are realized sounds of…

‘Agnim Ide Purohitam’ Rg Veda Agni literally means fire and is the first word laid down in the Rg Veda, the oldest extant of ancient Sanskrit writings. The fire practice…

“You’re getting very good with those movements, your lines are fluid, you should start performing soon,” she said.” “Nah…I just like the way dancing makes me feel,” I replied, “I…

I recently taught a very special 1-day teleclass on the Gayatri Mantra. The Gayatri mantra is a powerful tool for helping us come into greater contact with our Soul, with…

How does regular mantrik practice quiet your mind and how does working with mantras connect you with the principle of vidya? I was recently considering how regular practice with mantras…

Language is symbolic. We use words to suggest meaning about the thoughts we want to convey. Your inner dialog also moves in a similar and powerful way. What your inner…

Rishis of old, speak of the mystical sound that lies within every manifest being. In Sanskrit, this sound is called OM or Nadam. It is the sound of silence and…

Reverence to the Gurus’ Lotus Feet Meaning of July Each year we celebrate the full moon of the guru known as Guru-Purnima. This celebration is marked in July because in India…

This June I thought to highlight a passage of something I read from my teacher, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. He writes about language being like a river. In his statement, he evokes images…

Each of us work with rituals that sustain and nourish us. This month I am suggesting that students work with this simple Devi Puja, as a new ritual for immersing…

Question from Student: I’m a beginning student and recently attended a workshop with you. I become overwhelmed when I review my notes from class, or listen to your spoken word…

Yoga Sutra 1:12 abhyasa-vairagyabhyam tan-nirodhah The mind is made tranquil by practice and non-attachment Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra is a mystical text that guides you from a lack of awareness about…

Narayani Namo’Stu Te With my head resting at your feet Ma, I offer you, my sincerest love and respect. Saturated in the lap of the mother. Held close to her…

Jyoti means light. We see it used in mantras as far back as the times of the Upanisads. Upanisad Verse: Asato Ma Sad Gamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya Mrtyor Ma…