Volume 41, April 2024

This issue starts with the editorial “Sri Ramakrishna: A Unique Storyteller” on how Sri Ramakrishna conveyed and taught the most profound spiritual truths directly in his own unique way through stories and parables.

You will also find articles on various aspects of the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi as a unique disciple, a guru, a wife, and as Mother of all. These are followed by an article on Swami Vivekananda as India's ambassador to America.

In addition, we bring you the next part of our regular feature “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.

Finally, you'll read a fascinating article relating the image on the cover to the idea of perspective vision and how spiritual growth leads to a shift in perception culminating in oneness.

Volume 42, August 2024

This issue starts with the editorial “The Mark of a Spiritual Person” on the qualities and practices that form the pillars of spiritual life, and the characteristics of a spiritual person.

You can then find a short biography of Swami Gautamanandaji Maharaj, the seventeenth President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.

In this issue, you can read the articles — “When the Stone Walks”, by Swami Shivarchanananda, on how in spiritual life truthfulness, faith, and devotion can make the impossible possible, followed by "Soul's Journey After Death” by Swami Ishadhyanananda on the journey of the soul through experiences and times always sustained by the eternal Divine.

In addition, we bring you the next part of our regular feature “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.

You will also find the inspiring story of Nandinini (Nikki) Singh, a trial attorney who, despite having lost her vision at a young age, persevered and purused her dreams. Finally, you'll read an article “Independence” relating the ideas of independence and freedom with the ideal of renunciation in its varied expressions.

Volume 43, October 2024

This issue starts with the editorial “Brahman is Kali” on the philosophical and iconographic significance of Shiva and Kali, and how Mother Kali and the Eternal Brahman are one, and the same.

You will also find wonderfully informative articles — “Ashoka and Akbar”, by Dr. Colleen Taylor Sen on the practice of religious acceptance in India, and “Episcopal Aerobics: How Anglicans Pray” by Rev. Cara Wagner on the symbolic, ritualistic, and devotional prayer practices in the Anglican tradition.

In addition, we bring you the next part of our regular feature “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.

Finally, you'll read an article “Another Tale of Two Mountains” relating the ideas of giving and gratitude to the deeper spiritual meaning and practice of acceptance.

Volume 44, December 2024

This issue starts with the editorial “Dukkham” which discusses the causes of suffering and ignorance according to various schools of philosophy and how to be liberated from dukkha and find happiness and eternal fulfillment.

You will also find a deeply informative article, “Vedantic Monasticism: Nuns in the USA”, by Pravrajika Virajaprana, on the origins, history, and growth of women's monasticism within the Vedanta movement in America and the life of nuns in Vedanta Convents. Dr. Marcia Hermansen wrote “A Taste of Sufi Practices and Philosophy”, describing the historical development of Sufi philosophy, psychology, and practices.

In addition, we present the next part of our regular feature, “Bhagavata” by Swami Ishatmananda, on the Bhagavata Purana, one of the great sacred texts of Hinduism.

Finally, you will read the article “I Am All Ears” about true listening and how mindful listening can reveal the most profound truths and lead to eternal freedom.