by Olga | Jan 8, 2026 | Focus of the Month
~ Translation by Manorama When we chant this mantra to Gaṇapati also known as Gaṇeśa the elephant headed God, it is believed that obstacles will be removed from our path, wisdom and success will be granted. That is why Gaṇeśa is the God of prosperity and...
by Olga | Dec 1, 2025 | Focus of the Month
Pratyāhāra, the fifth limb of Patanjali’s eight limbs, is commonly described as ‘withdrawal’—to be able to withdraw your mind and senses from the external world. For many this has been interpreted as avoiding, ignoring or denying the senses. This interpretation has...
by Olga | Oct 27, 2025 | Focus of the Month
When a seed germinates, the first thing it does is not send up shoots but send down roots. This movement toward the center of the Earth reminds us that, in nature, stability precedes expansion. The young sprout seeks the Earth’s core, anchoring itself before it ever...
by Olga | Oct 2, 2025 | Focus of the Month
~ Translation by Manorama The fluctuating mind also becomes calm by practicing the expulsion and retention of breath. The news came utterly unexpected: someone close to me had died very suddenly. I couldn’t breathe as the tears flowed and emotions of shock, grief, and...
by Olga | Sep 1, 2025 | Focus of the Month
The guru is Brahma, the creator. The guru is Vishnu, the sustainer. The guru is the Lord Shiva, the completer. The guru is the supreme witness, the highest Brahman. Salutations to that Guru. ~ Translation by Manorama Our creation is that guru; the duration of our...
by Olga | Jul 31, 2025 | Focus of the Month
~ Translation by Manorama “It is too difficult to be just what we are.
The thinking mind cannot remain still when holding an image, imagination or picture.
Our body and mind are constantly changing with different images” excerpt from Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati’s Essay...
