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The Benefits of Brahmacharya

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In this volume, Swami Nirmalananda has collected valuable writings from a number of authorities on the various beneficial aspects of self-control related to sexuality

The Inspired Wisdom of Lalla Yogeshwari

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Swami Nirmalananda’s commentary of these Vakhs mines the treasures of Lalleshwari’s mystic poems and presents his reflections in an easily intelligible fashion for those wishing to put these priceless teachings on the path of yogic self-transformation into practice.

Living the Yoga Life

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Perspectives on Yoga “Dive deep; otherwise you cannot get the gems at the bottom of the ocean. You cannot pick up the gems if you only float on the surface.” —Sri Ramakrishna Many people come to the joyous and liberating discovery of yoga and yoga philosophy, and then dive no deeper, resting on their first understanding … Read more

Satsang with the Abbot

Questions & Answers about Life, Spiritual Liberty, and the Pursuit of Ultimate Happiness In this new book from an author with over 50 years of study in the field of religions and spiritual practices of both East and West, Abbot George answers questions both profound and mundane from seekers who hope to improve their spiritual … Read more

The Bhagavad Gita–The Song of God

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Translated by Abbot George Burke (Swami Nirmalananda Giri) A new translation of the most important spiritual classic which India has produced. Often called the “Bible” of Hinduism, the Bhagavad Gita is found in households throughout India and has been translated into every major language of the world. Literally billions of copies have been handwritten and … Read more

A Brief Sanskrit Glossary

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A Spiritual Student’s Guide to Essential Sanskrit Terms expanded 2nd edition This sanskrit glossary contains full translations and explanations of many of the most commonly used spiritual sanskrit terms, and will help students of the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and other indian scriptures and philosophical works to expand their vocabularies … Read more