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Chicago Calling E-Zine Archive 2021

2021 Volumes: 29 to 32

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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.


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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.


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Volume 31, September 2021

This issue has an editorial “Worship Of The God Of All Humanity '' on how God — the essence and source of supreme love and unselfishness — is the central goal of all religions.

Also in this issue are wonderful articles on the messages of harmony, compassion and love from various perspectives — “Message of Harmony: Judaism” by Rabbi Adir Glick, “Message of Harmony & the Parliament of World's Religions” by Stephen Avino, “Compassion in Hindu Philosophy: A Tantric View” by Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati, “Know & Love: Baháʼí Faith” by Shayda Safapour.

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 thought-provoking article about the cover, “Frequency, Wave, Tsunami & Beyond” on how communication happens at various levels from verbal to mental to intellectual and ultimately at the spiritual level beyond limitations.


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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.


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