Asteya is one of the five yamas, or ethical precepts that are at the foundation of the Yoga system presented by Sri Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras. Simply put, asteya means to not steal. But, was Patanjali talking about not robbing a bank or more subtle aspects of this yogic precept? Our two yogis (Swami Asokananda, a senior monastic and teacher trainer and Rev. Prem, editor-in-chief of Integral Yoga Magazine) explore the myriad ways we rob ourselves and others of opportunities for growth, for self-care and setting boundaries. And, how we often steal or waste time, choose desires over contentment and misidentify with ego vs. our essence-nature—potentially the most harmful type of stealing. Listen on Soundcloud, iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora and other podcast apps.
This month, in place of our regular installment of “Embarking on a Spiritual Odyssey,” we turn to the spiritual lineage that shaped Sri Swami Satchidananda (Sri Gurudev) before he arrived in America in July 1966. As we celebrate Guru Poornima, we also mark 60 years...
There are friendships that transcend the limitations of time, culture, and tradition—friendships that seem destined, woven into the very fabric of life’s unfolding story. Such was the deep and abiding bond between Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB, and Sri Swami...
Editor’s note: On July 31, 1966, Sri Swami Satchidananda arrived in New York City for what was expected to be a brief visit. Sixty years later, and as we also mark the 40th anniversary of the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS), we revisit Sri Gurudev’s own...
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