Paramhansa Yogananda called his temples in America “Churches of All Religions,” emphasizing the universal nature of true Sanatan Dharma. He said “We are not a sect.” He spoke as his mission as uniting all religions—not through belief, but through individual spiritual experience. He described his plans for his Encinitas retreat: “Flags of the nations will hang in our halls. Diminutive … Read More
Learning to Enjoy the Journey
I recently had the great blessing of being part of a pilgrimage to Babaji’s cave near Ranikhet. A few weeks before our departure, the pilgrims received a preparation letter which said – “You are already on pilgrimage”. These words caught my attention and I tried to tune in to the journey that had already begun. However with my mental and … Read More