Editor’s Letter
Dear Friends,
Science has known for some time that stress is a major factor in the onset and worsening of many diseases, but there is now solid scientific research on the main biological changes triggered by stress and their effect on the immune system. This new scientific research confirms that meditation can offset stress-related diseases and, in many instances, produce effects equal to standard medications. These and other landmark scientific discoveries are the subject of the interview with Dr. Peter Van Houten, “Meditation Protects You against Stress and Disease: The Latest Scientific Research.”
Paramhansa Yogananda’s article, “How to Transcend Astrological Influences” will be helpful to anyone interested in learning about astrology’s original purpose, its role in the life of a devotee, and how the great masters relate to astrology.
If you are not meditating deeply or would like to go deeper, Nayaswamis Jyotish and Devi’s article, “Three Steps to Deepening Your Meditations,” gives you the three basic steps that cannot be ignored. Unfortunately, as they point out, people can meditate for years with poor results simply because they’ve ignored the basics.
It is our joy to share these and other articles offering inspiration and practical advice.
May God bless you always.
Nayaswami Naidhruva
i love meditation.
I love the site. It’s extremely well done, inspiring and a delight to read.
Thank you for editing and compiling these inspiring articles and for making them so easy to print. Now I can and do, print out articles I want to share with others who don’t tend to read articles online.
Namaste, Laura
Namaste Nayaswami Naidhruva!
Thank you for this beautiful body of work you are helping to support!
I truly believe it is a gift to be able to do God’s work through our hands and touch other people by this transformational work!
Om Namah Shivaya!
Dear Karuna,
Thank you for your kind words. It is my joy to serve you and others through Clarity Magazine.
Many blessings, Naidhruva
I am so thrilled with Clarity Online that I hardly know which way to turn when I enter the home page. So many wonderful and inspiring stories and articles all in one place! Many thanks for such a wonderful resource, which keeps us all connected and inspired in Master, our Paramgurus and our spiritual family. Blessings, Bhakti.
I first met Swami Kriyananda in Seattle in 1993 when he was speaking at an event which featured five different authors. I went to the event specifically to hear him speak, as I had been a member of SRF since 1966, and was aware of who he was.
The stage had a dark blue curtain for a background. When Swami Kriyananda came on stage he was wearing a white suit. Almost immediately I could see a large golden aura emanating from him. It was gorgeous. Above his head it came to a point. I described it as a crown to the friend who was with me.
Of course, I had to meet him after that experience. I’ve been a member of the Ananda community since that time. I hosted a meditation group led by John Lente for awhile, but I’m mostly alone in my spiritual practices now. This digital magazine is a link I will appreciate very much.
It was an interesting “coincidence” that the very next day, in a book I was reading about the Dali Lama, the aura of a saint was described as a beautiful golden flame. What I had seen the day before fit that description perfectly.
This is a lovely place.
May God bless all who were involved in making this possible.
Thank you
Ajay
Great job on the new website Naidruva, Nakin and Jagrav! It’s beautiful, easy to navigate, and a fantastic treasure trove of inspiration!
Having easy access to all the articles of Clarity magazine since 2000, as well as many features of Ananda, is a wonderful resource. Keep up the good work.
I love that back issues are available. I have saved my Clarity Magazines for years, but having them in this easy-to-access format is wonderful. Thanks for all your good work!
The new Clarity Magazine online looks great–thank you!
-Jack
Grand Junction, CO