Chicago Calling E-Zine Archive 2021
2021 Volumes: 29 to 32

Volume 29, March 2021
This issue has an editorial “Sri Ramakrishna — The Path And The Goal” on how Sri Ramakrishna is not only the path to God for spiritual aspirants following various practices, but also the Goal reached through these various paths.
Also in this issue are inspiring articles — “Sri Ramakrishna: Embodiment of Yoga” by Swami Shivamayananda on Sri Ramakrishna as the perfect Yogin, and “Sri Ramakrishna: Embodiment of Vedanta” by Swami Jyotirupananda on how Sri Ramakrishna in and through his life embodied, and taught, the Truth of Vedanta. Additionally in this issue, we continue with the next two parts of “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.
Finally, you will find a very interesting article about the cover, “Deus ex Machina”, filled with parables and illustrations from Sri Ramakrishna on how through spiritual practices we realize that ultimately behind the various instruments of the body and mind, it is God alone who remains.

Volume 30, July 2021
This issue has an editorial “God Founded An Organization To Serve Gods” on how the Ramakrishna Order's foundation was laid by Sri Ramakrishna's message of the harmony of all paths, and the service of God through service to all beings.
Also in this issue are inspiring articles — “Sri Ramakrishna: Embodiment of Bhakti” by Swami Gautamananda on how Sri Ramakrishna perfectly embodied various devotional moods culminating in universal love, and “Swami Vivekananda's Guidance Towards Enlightenment” by Swami Vimohananda on how Swami Vivekananda continues to inspire and guide us toward manifesting the divinity within us and in seeing it in all. Additionally in this issue, we continue with the next two parts of “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.
Finally, you will find a very interesting article about the cover, “A Tribute To The Ramakrishna Order On Its 125th Anniversary” about the history of the Ramakrishna Order and the spiritual ideals and the love upon which the Ramakrishna Order was established.

Volume 31, September 2021
This issue has an editorial “Unite All Religions Against Irreligion” on how it was from Chicago 128 years ago that Swami Vivekananda, with his love for all humanity, proclaimed the universal message and Truth of Religion and Vedanta to the world.
Also in this issue are wonderful articles —
“Concept of Guru: Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Tradition” by Swami Nirmalatmananda and
“Concept of Guru: Monastic Order & Lay Devotees” by Swami Kripamayananda, on the importance of a Guru in spiritual life and the concepts of Guru and Guru parampara in the context of the Ramakrishna tradition and Hindu monastic orders.
Additionally, in this issue, we continue with the 8th part of “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.
Finally, you will find a very interesting article about the cover, “Liberation Through Friendship” about the unique relationship between Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda viewed from the perspective of one of the devotional spiritual attitudes — the attitude of friendship.

Volume 32, December 2021
This issue has an editorial “May Everyone Be Happy” on what eternal happiness is and how, as spiritual seekers, we can attain to that true happiness.
Also in this issue are wonderful articles —
“The Concept of Guru in Buddhist, Jain and Sikh Traditions” by Swami Amarananda and
“Concept of Guru according to the Upanishads” by Swami Sarvasthananda, on the importance of a Guru in spiritual life and the role of Guru in the context of different traditions.
Additionally in this issue, we continue with the next two parts of “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.
Finally, you will find a very interesting article about the cover, “Measuring Time & The Immeasurable Eternity” taking us on a journey from the concept of time and the history of time-keeping to the ultimate Eternal beyond time.