This newslist is to provide news and views on spirituality, Sanatana-dharma, India, preservation of Vedic culture, developments in spiritual organizations and communities, global consciousness, social cooperation, and sometimes some humor, or other behind-the-scenes items outside the mainstream news coverage, along with occasional updates the projects and new publications of Stephen Knapp. In this way, it acts as an extension of his website at: www.stephen-knapp.com, which has become a huge resource of spiritual knowledge.

Stephen has been to India many times and traveled extensively throughout the country, visiting most of the major holy sites, and many minor ones, and gaining a wide variety of spiritual experiences that only such places can give. His knowledge of India and familiarity with traveling in such a diverse country has made him an advisor for those who would like information concerning their own journeys to India.

Stephen continues to travel to India on a regular basis, giving lectures on the benefits and glories of the Vedic tradition. His life is dedicated to spreading the eternal knowledge of the soul, Sanatana-dharma, and the Vedic teachings to help everyone get a better understanding of themselves and bring everyone closer to God.

Stephen is also one of the founders and president of the Vedic Friends Association (VFA), a non-profit organization for networking with other serious writersand students to help protect, preserve and expand the knowledge and benefits of Vedic culture. More about the VFA can be found at its website at: www.vedicfriends.org. 

Stephen has put over thirty years of continuous research, practice and travel experience into his books and articles to share it with those who are also looking for higher levels of spiritual understanding. Full descriptions can be found on his website: www.stephen-knapp.com.