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Chicago Calling E-Zine Archive 2022

2022 Volumes: 33 to 36

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Volume 33, April 2022

This issue has an editorial “Hinduism: The Result of a Great Research” on the remarkable search for the source behind, and explanation of, all phenomena that led to the discovery of the ultimate spiritual Truth.

Also in this issue are informative and fascinating articles by Swami Sarvadevananda on Sri Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda's unique perspective of service as worship and a spiritual path, by Swami Tyagananda on Vedanta philosophy's way to find permanent healing, by Swami Atmavidyananda Giri on holistic healing through Yoga, by Swami Kripamayananda on the Vedantic perspective of what true compassion and empathy mean, and by Brahmacharini Jagaddhatri on healing from the perspective of the Hindu system of Jyotish. 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, you will find a wonderful article about the cover, “Facets of Faith” on the central role faith plays in spiritual unfoldment and the varieties of expressions of faith.


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Volume 34, July 2022

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 35, October 2022

This issue has an editorial “Organization of Gods” on the spiritual, selfless bond that unites monastics of the Ramakrishna Mission and the unique appeal and perception the organization generates among the public.

Also in this issue are wonderful, informative articles on the principles and the messages of harmony, and peace from the perspectives of Jainism — “Jainism: Its Role & Relevance to Modern Society” by Dr. Mukesh Doshi, and Islam — “Understanding Islam” by Dr. Sabeel Ahmed.

This issue also gives us a fascinating glimpse into China through the first part of a travelogue from Swami Ishatmananda and his co-travelers — “Travelogue: China (Part 01)”. 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, you will find a thought-provoking cover story, “Philosophy of Fireworks” relating the cover image of whirling lights to the world of appearances and its relation to the unchanging, underlying reality behind it.


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Volume 36, December 2022

This issue has an editorial “Sri Ma Sarada Devi” on the truly universal, selfless love of Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi who manifested and embodied in every moment of her life the motherhood of God.

Also in this issue are wonderful, informative articles on “The Message of Harmony in the Teachings and Life of Sri Ma Sarada” by Swami Kripamayananda, “The Concept of Harmony in the Symbol of Ramakrishna Math and Mission” by Swami Ishtananda, and “The Message of Harmony Through Service to Humanity” by Swami Chandrashekharananda.

This issue also continues with Swami Ishatmananda's travelogues giving us a fascinating glimpse into China. Additionally in this issue, we proceed with the next 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 “Dance As The Flow Of Time” relating the cover image of Shiva as Nataraja to the symbolism of dance and movement and the ceaseless flow of time.


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