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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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  • 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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  • Spiritual Path to Freedom | April 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda

    Spiritual Path to Freedom | April 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda
    2026/04/07
    In this April 2026 satsang, Swamiji answers a wide range of practical and philosophical questions on spiritual life, including Soham japa, karma, prayer, meditation, brahmacharya, fasting, reincarnation, the Atman, and the struggle at the time of death. #Satsang #Spirituallife #spiritualgrowth Satsang Topic – Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Etsy holy images – Etsy.com/shop/SacredVisionsHQ 02:38 Holy images and living presence 05:23 Thoughts of Anandamayi Ma 10:51 The benefits of fasting 14:52 Dealing with religious extremists 18:13 Constant japa of Soham 20:54 God’s will and karma 29:48 The value of prayer 32:21 Surrendering faith to the will of God? 33:20 Reincarnation in the same family? 34:46 India, religion, and poverty? 37:50 Is initiation necessary? 39:00 Contradictions in spiritual scriptures 42:20 Defending yourself from religious “wingnuts” 46:05 Best time to meditate 47:47 Maintaining brahmacharya 50:32 Where is the Atman in the body? 54:06 Eyes open or closed in meditation? 54:50 Doubts about spiritual ability 56:40 Atma, prana, and chitta 59:06 Meditation and moral sensibility 1:01:23 Different Easter datings 1:04:58 The struggle at the time of death 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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