On 5 January, we commemorate the birth anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952), one of India’s most luminous spiritual masters and a timeless guide for humanity. For Indians, Yogananda represents the highest expression of our spiritual heritage—one that speaks not only to monks or seekers, but to everyday people living in a fast-changing modern world. For…
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Sisters and Brothers of America: It’s Time to Unite Again
On 11 September 1893, history was made at the World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago. A young monk from India, unknown to the Western world, stood up and addressed a vast gathering with the words, “Sisters and Brothers of America.” The crowd rose to its feet, giving him a standing ovation that lasted for minutes….