Volume 17, March 2018

This issue has an editorial ‐ “Vijnani Sri Ramakrishna” ‐ on the uniqueness of Sri Ramakrishna and his renunciation, Knowledge, and universal love.

Also in this issue, articles are on
“How To Overcome Difficulties” by Swami Sunirmalananda, and
"An Introduction to Narada Bhakti Sutra” by Swami Kripamayananda.

The theme of this issue's cover is “Gadadhar Sri Ramakrishna”. On the cover you find pictures associated with Sri Ramakrishna from Gaya, Dakshineshwar and Belur Math.

Inside, you will find an article relating the significance of these places and how they are connected in Sri Ramakrishna's leela.

This issue also contains a report and an article by Swami Ishatmananda on a recent “Spiritual Retreat in the Andaman Islands.”

And finally, our regular feature “Arise, Awake & Stop Not” brings the uplifting story of a man dedicated to feeding the sick, the poor and the needy.

Volume 18, June 2018

This issue has an editorial — “The Root of Vedanta” on the inquisitiveness and the sincere, fearless search for the Truth that led to the development of Vedanta philosophy.

Also in this issue are articles —

“Be the Witness” by Swami Atmajnanananda on the Vedantic concept of sākṣin, and
“Samanvaya Vada: Vivekananda School of Philosophy” by Swami Ishatmananda, on how Swami Vivekananda's philosophy synthesizes the various spiritual paths.

This issue's cover features a window art from the Vivekananda Retreat at Ganges.

Inside you will find an article explaining the symbolism of the picture through one of the most profound Vedantic parables.

And finally, our regular feature “Arise, Awake & Stop Not” brings the inspiring story of a woman who, despite traumatic injuries, refused to give up and instead reaches out to give hope to others.

Volume 19, September 2018

This issue has an editorial, “Shabda Brahma”, on the meaning of Brahman as sound, in the context of Swami Vivekananda's opening address at the 1893 Parliament of World's Religions.

This year being the 125th anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's Chicago Addresses at the Parliament, we present articles on the historic significance, and continuing impact of Swamiji's message.

You will find articles on:

“Swami Vivekananda and the Parliament of Religions” by Swami Varadananda,
“The Royal Road: The Impact of Swami Vivekananda In Present Day America” by Swami Prasannatmananda, and
“The Birth of Vedanta in America” by Swami Ishatmananda.

This issue's cover features images of Vedanta Societies in North America and inside you will find an article on the establishment and chronology of the centers.

And finally, our regular feature “Arise, Awake & Stop Not” brings the story of a man who reformed himself from a life of crime to dedicating himself to serve the needy.

Volume 20, December 2018

This issue has an editorial "Harmony of Paths" on the essential harmony of the various spiritual paths, as practiced and taught by Sri Ramakrishna, Ma Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda.

Also in this issue are articles:

"Be Attached" by Swami Atmajnanananda, on developing spiritual attachment along with detachment, and
the first part of the series "Saga of the Soul" by Swami Ishatmananda, on the genesis of spiritual inquiry that originated in ancient India.

This issue's cover features an image of the star Arcturus (Svati) and inside you will find an article exploring its connection with Chicago and the Vedanta Society of Chicago in particular.

And finally, our regular feature “Arise, Awake & Stop Not” brings the story of a woman who has dedicated her life to saving and caring for children victimized by sectarian violence.