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Light of the Spirit Podcast

Light of the Spirit Podcast

By: Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke)
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 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.Copyright 2025 Light of the Spirit Podcast Christianity Hinduism Spirituality
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  • October 2025 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda | Soham, Karma & the Path to God

    October 2025 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda | Soham, Karma & the Path to God
    Oct 5 2025
    In this month’s online satsang, Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) answers questions from seekers on diverse spiritual topics—ranging from the practice of Soham sadhana and the meaning of Navaratri, to karma, diet, compassion, and what is a guru. #Satsang #YogaPhilosophy #SohamMeditation Highlights include: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 What is Navaratri? 02:29 What is the goal of Soham Sadhana? 12:36 The book “Philosophy of Gorakhnath” on Soham and Om 14:29 Tinnitus and meditation 15:50 About “finding a guru” 17:26 Thoughts about a “fish diet” 21:59 Benefit of bathing in the Triveni 27:33 Dealing with a horrible person in your life 28:16 “Attunement ceremonies” 28:29 About the Essenes 35:05 When did karma begin? 37:43 Pantheism and Panentheism, and philosophy in general 42:21 Yoga sutras and compassion? 44:05 About the antichrist 46:02 How do I know I am progressing in meditation? 55:10 How to “save ourselves from satan” 57:47 What makes a holy scripture either holy or a scripture? 1:07:25 About everyone being on the path to God 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/
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • September 2025 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda | Erasing Karma & More

    September 2025 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda | Erasing Karma & More
    Sep 7 2025
    Join Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) for the September 2025 Satsang, offering practical and profound answers to spiritual questions sent by seekers around the world. Topics include: • The newly released Spirit & Life volumes • Karma, meditation, and spiritual awakening • Babaji’s Cave and Yogic science • The Cathars, astrology, and the science of yoga • Soul origins, free will, dreams, and more Order the new book “Spirit and Life: The Four Gospels for Awakening” now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4mPXkCR Skip to the topics that interest you with these timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 New books: Spirit and Life 03:54 Points for success: making yourself an individual 07:16 About Brahmamuhurta 08:51 How many stages are there in spiritual awakening? 11:48 Story of a spiritual man in Vrindavan) 15:51 A question about early retirement and spiritual dedication 17:43 Narayan Das and Ma Anandamayi 20:18 A question about the Cathars 21:53 Sources of negative dreams 25:45 Is it necessary to engage in “intimacy” to get rid of the karma? 29:33 Yogananda and the annoying vegetarian 33:12 Babaji’s Cave 34:38 About Universal Spiritual Core Values 35:58 Will God sometimes mitigate karma? 43:30 Do all religions lead to the same goal? 46:39 Why is yoga considered a science rather than a religion? 49:43 How long must I meditate to see God? 51:25 Theresa Neumann story 57:00 Where do new souls come from? 1:01:49 About free will 1:03:30 Can a swami be released from his vows? 1:10:47 Did Lahiri Mahasaya say no one should become a sannyasi? 1:13:05 Is yoga good for mentally ill people? 1:15:42 About astrology 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/
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Voices of God, Past Lives, and the Path Beyond Death August 2025 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda

    Voices of God, Past Lives, and the Path Beyond Death August 2025 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda
    Aug 3 2025
    In this illuminating August 2025 Satsang, Swami Nirmalananda Giri responds to deep spiritual questions with insight, humor, and clarity. Topics include: • How to recognize the voice of God vs. ego • Yogananda’s surprising experience with Divine trickery • The value (or not) of past-life recall • Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi in Soham Yoga • Life after death, and what the soul truly journeys through • Astrology, dreams of saints, and spiritual chants • Marriage vs. monastic life—and what Ramana Maharshi reveals • How to live with gratitude without grief Includes stories of Anandamayi Ma, Ramana Maharshi, and Yogananda, plus reflections on India, the Ganga, and the ever-present Self. Chapters are included for easy navigation. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 A story of Anandamayi Ma 03:04 The nature of spiritual questions 03:58 Is it possible for God to speak to you in your mind in English? 05:33 God plays a trick on Yogananda* 07:05 How do you distinguish God’s voice from your ego? 12:03 Is there spiritual value in trying to remember your past lives?* 16:58 Progress in Soham Yoga: Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi? 18:37 Where is the safest place to bathe in the Ganga? 21:39 The nature of India 31:31 Does the sun cause cancer? 32:21 Being thankful for people and pets without being overwhelmed at their passings? 37:11 Is it possible to be blissed-out all the time? 40:58 What is the process and journey of the soul after death? 43:01 Can one listen to spiritual chants during meditation? 44:06 Marriage or monastic life? 44:13 A story of Ramana Maharshi 50:13 “Enlightenment” that goes away 52:23 Are dreams of sages of the past of any value? 54:05 Is astrology beneficial in spiritual life. 55:57 What does a liberated soul do in the afterlife 58:16 What decides where a person goes after death? 59:50 Should we try to keep in mind that we are ever perfect? #SpiritualQuestions #Satsang #spiritualteachings 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/
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    1 hr and 2 mins
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