"Spiritual process is for people who are bored with the good life and want to experience the source of the fantastic life." - Sadhguru

Fortunately, in India, the avenues to explore spirituality are plentiful. A daily sadhana, visiting neighborhood or ancient temples, bhajans and Satsangs, and community celebrations of festivals are part and parcel of our culture and customs. If one wishes to go deeper, we already have the foundation set by our ancestors through the study of Vedic texts, scriptures, and a yogic way of life.

Spirituality is the core of Sanatana Dharma

Our forefathers had certain rituals as part of daily life- like lighting a lamp after purification in the mornings and evenings, invoking the deities in the house temple, and offering flowers and prasadam. The rigour and depth of these practices varied with every household. As modernity and new ways of living percolated within families, these got passed on as mere practices without soul and essence. Over time many families either followed only a semblance of this as a routine without questioning the need or purpose or gave it up altogether for want of logic and meaningful answers.

Hinduism encourages an inquiry-based method of the spiritual process. Isn't that the basis of our magnificent foundational text - The Bhagavad Gita?

So, while we continue to explore, question, reflect, and seek answers, the writings and teachings of spiritual gurus, learned scholars and those already ahead on the spiritual path serve as a guiding path and motivate us to remain steady on our quest.

We give you Top Ten Spiritual Magazines to fortify your inner journey:

1. Tattvaloka
It is a monthly (English) publication of Sri Sharada Peetham, Sringeri. With a foreword from Jadaguru himself, the magazines are an excellent mix of ancient wisdom and practical ways (via stories and anecdotes) to use in contemporary living. Amman Darisanam and Sharada Krupa are publications in Tamil and Telugu, respectively.

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2. Forest Flower
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, the founder of the Isha Foundation, is fast becoming the iconic spiritual Guru who appeals to thinking minds. Sadhguru's discourses, peppered with tongue-in-cheek humour, are a hit with even the youth. Forest Flower is a monthly publication about spiritual nuggets, lesser-known facets of Sadhguru's life, and happenings at Isha Yoga Centre.

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3. Matruvani
Mata Amritanandamayi's loving touch and words have healed many a devotee. Her benign nature embodies the spiritual message of embracing everyone as one. The monthly edition of Mata Amritanandamayi's teachings is available in English and several other Indian languages.

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4.The Vedanta Kesari
An offering from Sri Ramakrishna Math, the publication contains pearls of Vedantic wisdom as preached by Swami Vivekananda, the young mystic and celebrated disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. The articles present a nuanced view of spirituality in the modern context. The thematic issues are published monthly in English. Sri Ramakrishna Vijayam is the Tamil version of the publication.

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5. Tapovan Prasad
An international monthly magazine from the Chinmaya Mission, the content strives to spread the message of Bhagawan Krishna from the Gita: "O Kaunteya, Know for certain that my devotees shall never perish." The publication contains articles about Swamiji's teachings and content that allow for deeper reflection, answers pertinent questions, and information about the Mission's activities from the world.

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6. Yogoda Satsanga
Paramahansa Yogananda founded the Yogoda Satsanga to spread his spiritual teachings on Kriya Yoga meditation, the unifying nature of all religions, and the art of having a balanced mind, body, and soul. His book, The Autobiography of a Yogi, has been on the bestseller list for a long time. The magazine speaks about the true essence of Yoga, how it helps us go deeper spiritually and practical techniques to attain a balanced outlook even as we navigate the chaos in life.

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7. Sadguru Echoes
Shrimad Rajchandraji was a self-realized Jain Saint who scaled the heights of spiritual enlightenment in his short life span of 34 years. Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur was founded by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, a great visionary, spiritual master and an ardent devotee of Sadguru, to spread the latter's spiritual message and teachings. Sadguru Echoes is a bilingual (English, Gujarati) monthly publication about Gurudevshri's teachings on spirituality.

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8. Dhyana Jagat
Dhyana Jagat Magazine is a monthly journal in Telugu published by the Pyramid Spiritual Societies Movement, Hyderabad. Brahmarshi Pitamaha Patriji, known worldwide for his excellent work on meditation, founded ​PSSM. Dhyana Jagat talks about meditation, the benefits of being a vegetarian, and how the Pyramid contains a powerhouse of energy that can benefit us through the power of meditation and the spiritual wisdom espoused by different masters worldwide.

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9. East and West Series
It is a monthly journal on spiritual awakening through self-knowledge and self-realization based on Dada Vaswani's teachings. J.P. Vaswani, better known as Dada Vaswani, spread the message of compassion, the oneness of religion, vegetarianism and love towards animals through simple but effective speeches.

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10. Tathasthu
It is an online magazine providing a holistic view on topics ranging from Yoga, meditation, wellness and health to lifestyle, spirituality, and daily inspiration. You can subscribe to the newsletter or follow on Facebook to read the posts. With a more contemporary presentation, this magazine appeals to seekers of all ages.

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