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Yama and Niyama Sadhana: A Pathway to the Guru Within by Pandit Tejomaya  Establishing an intimate relationship with the Guru within is one of the greatest benefits of a life of Sadhana; with such a Divine Friend, a Sadhaka is truly never alone!   In the eight years I have lived as a Vanaprastha, off grid in the literal and figurative forest, far from the gross presence of Lineage, this sacred friend has become my steadfast companion, guide, teacher, corrections officer, comforter.   Not only do we sit together in the meditation hut each morning where I can formally offer my prayers and devotion, but we speak together throughout the day in the way that a parent and infant speak, with a knowing that is beyond words.    Guru is within each of us. This is the reality of our Lineage.   If that Truth seems illusive or mysterious, there are practices which can help us to illuminate this sacred relationship.   I would like to share a simple, yet transformat...

Trinidad and the Himalayan Tradition: A Small Island, A Vast Spiritual Legacy by Vasant Basdeo   Nestled at the crossroads of the Caribbean and South America, Trinidad is more than just an island of sun-kissed beaches and vibrant festivals. It is a land of deep spiritual magnetism, where seekers have long been drawn to its sacred soil. The Mother Divine expresses herself here in the restless mud volcanoes that bubble with primordial energy, in the heated eruptions of the Pitch Lake—the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere—and in the ancient rhythm of the endangered leatherback turtles, who return year after year to nest on our shores, as if guided by an unseen force. This is a land that calls souls to its embrace, a place where seekers of truth have found refuge, wisdom, and a spiritual home. Yet, beyond its physical beauty and geological wonders, Trinidad embodies something far greater: the Lotus Principle in Yoga. Like the lotus, which blooms in the midst of murky wate...

  WHAT CAN WE OFFER — A CALL FOR PEACE   Creating a pleasant mind and a meditative voice is essential for bringing peace to our troubled world. When we cultivate our own states of gentle, joyful mindedness, we naturally develop a desire to help others. This allows us to soothe those who may be feeling anxious or worried.   Even if we feel powerless in the face of global challenges, we can still make a difference. Much like the butterfly effect, where the movement of a butterfly's wings can influence the weather across the globe, by our efforts to become the witness to our thoughts, calming our own minds and connecting to our innate wisdom within, we can thereby create ripples of peace in our surroundings.   Swami Veda’s teachings, through the Himalayan Yoga Tradition, encourage us to continually affirm that our personal spiritual growth, nurtured through the practice of meditation, serves as a vital foundation for cultivating peace ...