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In the Media-Exploring Spiritual Wisdom: A Journey Through Books, Articles, and Media

Last Updated on January 21, 2025 by Swami Satyananda Saraswati

Citations in Books

  • “Lost Masters: Sages of Ancient Greece”, by Linda Johnsen. Himalayan Institute Press, 2006
  • “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Hinduism”, by Linda Johnsen. Alpha Books, 1st ed. 2002, 2nd ed. 2009
  • “Mystics, Masters, Saints, and Sages: Stories of Enlightenment”, by Robert Ullman and Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman. RedWheel/Weiser, 2001
  • “It’s Here Now (Are You?)”, by Bhagavan Das. Broadway, 1998
  • “Spaces for Silence”, by Alen Macweeney and Caro Ness. Tuttle Publishing, 2002
  • “Memoirs of a Spiritual Outsider”, by Suzanne Clores. Conari Press, 2000
  • “The Graceful Guru: Hindu Female Gurus in India and the United States”, by Karen Pechilis. Oxford University Press, 2004
  • “A Mother’s Guide to Raising Healthy Children — Naturally”, by Sue Frederick. McGraw-Hill, 1999
  • “Combating Inner Terrorism: Strategies of the Goddess from the Devi Mahatmyam”, by Rick Veda Nafzinger. Lulu.com, 2006
  • “Spirit On The Move: Personal Essays on Yoga in Daily Life”, by Yoga International. Himalayan Institute Press, 2007
  • “Meditation is Boring?: Putting Life in Your Spiritual Practice”, by Linda Johnsen. Himalayan Institute Press, 2000
  • “Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India”, by Linda Johnsen. Yes International Publishers, 1994

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Magazine Articles

  • Spiritual Business Book Review, Swarajya Online Magazine, January 2016
  • India Tour, November 2008, Press Coverage: Mahayajna at Banaras
  • India Tour, November 2008, Press Coverage: Sundar Kand at Sankat Mochan Temple
  • “Holy Mother” Delivers Messaage,” Albuquerque Journal
  • “A Saint Comes to Chicago,” YOGAChicago
  • “Devi Mandir Co-Founder Translates Sacred Texts,” India-West
  • “Surviving Death,” Yoga International
  • “Cultivating Divinity,” Yoga International
  • “Devi Mandir,” Challenge Magazine
  • “Chandi Yajna,” Meditation Pathways
  • “Vallejo Hindus Celebrate Area’s First Temple,” Meditation Pathways
  • “There are no alien Hindus,” Hinduism Today

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