As we move from a materialistic, externally focused life toward an enlightened, inward-looking existence, we find ourselves seeking to understand our essence at its core. Neither faith nor science alone can give us insight into the nature of our soul. Spirituality provides a direct pathway to the realization of the true self, its relationship with the universal self, and the tools to achieve such a realization. But what is spirituality, and how is it different from religion? In this engaging series, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait offers answers to these questions while discussing the goal of a spiritual practice and explaining how deities fit into the non-religious spiritual practices of yoga.