Volume 45, March 2025

On the auspicious birthday of Swami Yogananda, a direct disciple of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, a new issue of our e-zine, "Chicago Calling," has been published.

This issue starts with the editorial “Purification Of The Mind” on the key spiritual practice of calming and purifying the mind to attain peace and eternal freedom.

You will find a deeply informative article, “Baha'i Temples History, Architecture, And Spiritual Significance,” by Shayda Safapour and John Safapour, on the Baha'i faith, its key principles, and the history and significance of Baha'i places of worship. This is followed by the second part of Dr. Marcia Hermansen's “A Taste of Sufi Practices and Philosophy,” which discusses the key elements of Sufi philosophy and psychology and the practices of Sufism.

In this issue, you can read a pictorial account “Travelogue, 2025: New Zealand” by Swami Ishatmananda and Hrishikesh Saigaonkar. We also 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'll read an article related to the cover page of the ezine, “Colors of Love and Service,” which explores the significance behind the various celebrations commemorated leading into Spring this year and gives glimpses into the different aspects of divine and universal love as seen through the lives of Swami Vivekananda and his brother disciples.

Volume 46, August 2025

This issue starts with the editorial “Sri Rama And Humanity” on the luminous example set by Sri Ramachandra of virtuous character and integrity in practice.

You will find a very interesting article — “Chicago Sacred”, by Rebekah Coffman on the Chicago History Museum's initiative to preserve and curate sacred traditions and heritage pertaining to Chicago. This is followed by “Gita In Daily Life” by Swami Aparajitananda on what the Bhagavad Gita teaches us about the importance and practical skill of decision-making.

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 thought-provoking article “The Motherly Heart of Janmashtami” on how the traditional Bhakti practice of relating to the Divine as a child automatically evokes the mother-heart in us and how they are related to the unique ideal of the Divine as Mother as shown by Sri Ramakrishna.

Volume 47, November 2025

This issue begins with the editorial “Solve Problems The Vivekananda-Way”, which argues for an accessible, empowering, character-building education to truly develop and advance society, humanity, and civilization.

Also in this issue, you will find a fascinating and scholarly article — “Can The Doctrines of Ahimsa and Karma Define Injury and Liability in Cyberspace?” by Dr. Syagnik Banerjee—on the need for infusing digital consumption and governance with faith-based values and ethics.
This is followed by “Travelogue, 2025: Sydney”—an account by Hrishikesh Saigaonkar of Swami Ishatmananda's visit to Sydney, Australia.

In addition, we bring you the next installment (#28) 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 engrossing article, “A Two-Storied History” about a journey that began at the Vivekananda House in South Pasadena, where Swamiji had stayed (featured on the cover), and, through blessings and tireless effort, culminated in the Vedanta Society of Southern California.

Volume 48, December 2025

This issue starts with the editorial “Resolutions” on the importance of setting high goals and taking the right resolutions for achieving success and persevering with faith and confidence.

Also in this issue, you will find a wonderful article — “A Global Celebration Of The Divine Mother” by Swamini Adityananda Swaraswati— on the Divine Mother and how she is celebrated and worshipped in different ways in different continents. It is followed by “Faith As The Only Path To Racial Healing And Repair” by Father Larry Dowling on how Faith and relating to each other as children of God is the only lasting way to go beyond racial differences and establish harmony.

Also in this issue, you can read the first part, “Pilgrimage Reflections”—an account by Brian VandenBos of his travel through India. 

And, as usual, we present the next installment of our regular feature, “Bhagavata,” by Swami Ishatmananda on the Bhagavata Purana, one of Hinduism's great sacred texts. 

Finally, you'll read an engrossing article, “From Intelligence to Consciousness: The First Quarter”, that takes us on a sweeping journey through history leading up to the present age of AI and makes us reflect deeply about Intelligence, Consciousness, and Spirituality.