Teachings, poetry, and stories from saints and sages of the Hindu tradition.
Divine Incarnation Arunagiri Yogishwara, an embodiment of Paramashiva, graced the physical plane several thousand years ago. He is revered in Hindu scriptures as a manifestation of the divine, bringing the eternal wisdom of Sanatana Dharma to humanity. Timeless Presence Arunagiri Yogishwara retained his human form for several hundred years, demonstrating the extraordinary capabilities of an … Read more
Early Life and Self-Realization Ramana Maharshi was born as Venkataraman Iyer in 1879 in Tiruchuzhi, Tamil Nadu. At the young age of 16, he had a profound spiritual experience that completely transformed his life. He experienced a sudden and intense fear of death, which led him to inquire deeply into the nature of the self. … Read more
The Eternal, Formless One Paramashiva is the primordial consciousness, the ultimate reality beyond time, space, and form. As the source of all creation, Paramashiva is both immanent and transcendent, pervading every aspect of existence while remaining beyond all limitations. Manifestation as Sadashiva While Paramashiva is formless, He manifests as Sadashiva – the eternal, auspicious one … Read more
A Mysterious Beginning Mouku Podi Swami, also known as Mouna Swami, appeared in Tiruvannamalai in the early 20th century. His origins are shrouded in mystery, as he never spoke about his past or revealed his birth name. The Vow of Silence From the moment he arrived in Tiruvannamalai, Mouku Podi Swami observed complete silence, earning … Read more
Vallalar Ramalinga Swamigal, a 19th-century Tamil saint and poet, stands as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment. His transformation into a being of pure light and his teachings on the power of divine radiance continue to inspire seekers worldwide. . The Light Body: A Divine TransformationVallalar attained what is known as the ‘light body’ or ‘jyoti … Read more
A Humble Beginning Toppi Amma, whose birth name was Soundaram, was born in a small village near Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. From a young age, she displayed an extraordinary connection with the divine, often falling into spontaneous states of samadhi. . The Transformation As a young woman, Soundaram underwent a profound spiritual transformation. She began to … Read more
Swami Shivananda of Rishikesh was a doctor by profession but eventually became a swami to settle in Rishikesh. Rishikesh is the main yoga town/center in Northern India. Every year thousands of yogis and wonna-be yogis from around the world come to Rishikesh to study yoga like with the Divine Life Society whose founding father is … Read more
Toppi Amma means mother who wears a hat which she used to wear all the time. While living in Tiruvannamalai, I saw Toppi Amma walking the streets, on Girivalam Road around the Arunachala Mountain, and at Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram. She never talks to anyone but at times mumbles something. People say its some kind of … Read more