Volume 25, March 2020

This issue has an editorial “Religion Is Keeping Promises” on the simple but essential religious practice of truthfulness.

Also in this issue are illuminating articles —

“What It Means To Be Catholic” by Father Thomas. A. Baima,
“What It Means to be a Protestant” by Rev. Herbert Martin
“What It Means to be a Jew” by Rabbi Adir Glick —

on the traditions and essential religious practices according to Catholic, Protestant and Jewish faiths.

Also in this issue you can read “Sri Ramakrishna: Brahman Personified” by Swami Ishatmananda on how Sri Ramakrishna embodies the fulfilment and ultimate goal of varied spiritual paths.

Finally, in this volume you'll find a fascinating article, “Sri Ramakrishna-murti of Shiva” relating Sri Ramakrishna’s life with the various aspects of the Shaiva mythology, and how the prominent symbols of Shiva image are inseparable from his life.

Volume 26, June 2020

his issue has an editorial “The Guru and God” on the significance of Guru and the special importance and necessity for a Guru in the spiritual path.

Also in this issue are illuminating articles — “What Is Brahman?” by Swami Varadananda on the Vedantic concept of Brahman as the One reality, and “The Genesis of the Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on Puranas and the origins of the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.

Finally, in this volume you'll find a fascinating article, “Eternal Guru, Eternal Teachings” on the relationship between Guru and disciple, with stories from the Upanishads and incidents from the lives of the disciples of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, and Swami Vivekananda.

Volume 27, September 2020

This issue has an editorial “Back to God” on the importance of holy company and retreating into solitude for finding our way back to God.

Also in this issue are inspiring articles — “Swami Vivekananda and Spiritual Retreat” by Swami Sarvadevananda on how Swami Vivekananda's life and experiences inspire us to the true meaning of a Retreat, and “Sanatana Dharma and Spiritual Retreat” by Swami Brahmarupananda on the universal relevance of the essential principles of Dharma. This issue also has “Ganges Retreat: As we saw it” containing devotees' reminiscences of Ganges, and an article “History of Ganges” by Swami Varadananda on how the Ganges Retreat came to be and his own experiences and associations with the center. Additionally in this issue, we bring you the second part of “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.

Finally, in keeping with the theme of retreats, you'll find a fascinating article, “Coast to Coast” taking us on a pilgrimage to places of retreat in America blessed by Swamiji's presence and the continuing history of retreat centers of the Vedanta Societies in the United States.

Volume 28, December 2020

This issue has an editorial “Ma Sarada — The Embodiment of Purity” on the importance of purity, both internal and external, in spiritual life and how Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi embodied purity, love and unselfishness in her life.

Also in this issue are inspiring articles — “To Die Before Death” by Swami Medhasananda on transforming negativities into having a new spiritual life, and “Sri Ramakrishna the Embodiment of Selfless Work” by Swami Harshananda on how Sri Ramakrishna through his life as the ideal karma-yogi shows us the way to truly work. Additionally in this issue, we continue with the next part of “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.

Finally, in celebration of Holy Mother Sri Sri Sarada Devi's birthday, you will find an uplifting cover story, “Handle with Prayer” filled with incidents from her life teaching us how to pray and live a life of prayerfulness.