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Light of the Spirit PodcastAuthor: Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke)
A Practical Resource for the Spiritual Student. Discover the timeless wisdom of India and the yoga path to freedom. This podcast channel offers you a wealth of practical and thought-provoking knowledge about the Oriental origins of Christianity, the simple and classic tradition of Yoga and the Yoga Life, the practical messages of the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures, and much more. Journey beyond the forest of cliches, contradictions, and confusion about Yoga, Hinduism, Christianity and metaphysical thought, through the unconventional wisdom of Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke), director of Light of the Spirit Monastery. Language: en Genres: Christianity, Hinduism, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ayodhya Temple, Thought Forms & More: Dec 2025 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda
Sunday, 7 December, 2025
Swami Nirmalananda Giri answers a wide range of spiritual questions in the November 2025 Satsang. These monthly Q&A sessions explore meditation, karma, reincarnation, the afterlife, authentic yoga practice, and the universal truths found in all great spiritual traditions. This satsang includes reflections on the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the nature of thought-forms, the practice of Soham sadhana, Jesus as a yogi, the destiny of animals, Vedanta, idolatry, and the deeper purpose of spiritual life. Swamiji also speaks about discouragement on the path, synchronicity, and what it truly means to seek God beyond theology or dogma. Chapter Markers 00:00 Introduction 00:33 News about the Ram Temple in Ayodhya 04:33 About thought-forms 06:51 Soham answering questions 11:04 Inner mental dialog during meditation 12:25 Someone who bought An Eagle’s Flight 13:18 About synchronicity 14:33 Was Jesus a yogi? 17:42 Idolatry and worshipping a deity or saint 21:22 What happens to a pet when it dies? 26:18 Does hell exist? 29:38 What is Vedanta? 37:20 How much does the afterlife concern a yogi? 39:11 How important is a belief in karm and reincarnation? 40:00 What about a belief in heaven and hell? 40:36 How important is theology or formal philosophy? 41:54 Can the Infinite God really be known? 44:35 What is the difference between the Spirit and the Soul? 45:05 What determines who is born as one’s children? 47:50 Is knowledge learned in one life carried to the next? 48:10 Discouragement in spiritual life 49:24 Does true spirituality still exist in India? 53:35 Concern about drifting from a Christian background 54:36 How can we become better if we don’t remember our past lives? #Satsang #YogaWisdom #Vedanta OCOY.org RESOURCES Get FREE pdf spiritual ebooks at our E-Library: https://ocoy.org/site/e-library/ Listen to Podcast on practical spiritual topics: https://ocoy.org/podcasts/ Website: https://ocoy.org A Practical Resource for the Spiritual Student–Discover the timeless wisdom of India and the yoga path to freedom FREE Meditation Guide and weekly blog updates, podcasts and more: https://ocoy.org/signup FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/light.of.spirit/ https://twitter.com/Light_of_Spirit https://instagram.com/lightofthespirit/
