World Brotherhood Colonies: Social Pattern for Dwapara Yuga (New Age) Monday, August 11
"There is a saying: 'Life begins at 40.' Ananda has been around long enough to show that we know what we are doing, and we have something worthwhile to share with the world." —Swami Kriyananda
"When people feel happy in themselves because they are meditating, they can take delight in the variety of humanity, without trying to control others." —Anandi
"Kriya is teaching us how to become our own Divine Self. Through the practice of Kriya our consciousness is centered in the reality inside." —Dharmadas
"The success you are looking for does not depend on your bank account, a beautiful home, or a lovely marriage. It depends on your inner Self. " —Swami Kriyananda, Los Angeles
Swami Kriyananda in the San Francisco Bay Area July 18-20, 2008
"Our job in life is to understand that we are much more than this ego. God is Infinite Consciousness, and we are a part of it... "
—Swami Kriyananda, KVMR interview
Swamiji's Birthday Celebration Ananda Village, June 20-22, 2008
"Nothing of this life matters... God alone is our Goal.Please keep that firmly in mind, because nothing else will satisfy you.If I've learned anything from this struggling life of mine, it is THAT."
—Swami Kriyananda, Ananda Village
Swamiji's satsang (informal talk) in Gurgaon
October 6, 2007
"If you can really let God be the Doer, you will have the power to do so many things.
"The Infinite consciousness is like a sounding board: it is beneath all that that you do. If you tune into it, you will suddenly see that there is power in what you do.
"You will have the power to change things; the power to help people.
"This is the goal of sadhana."
—Swami Kriyananda, Mumbai
Swamiji's talks in Pune and Mumbai:
"Kriya Yoga in Daily Life" September 27-30, 2007
"Today I had the good fortune to attend the public speech of Swami Kriyananda in Bandra, Mumbai– it was incredibly inspiring—as though Mahavatar Babaji and Yogananda were personally present there also."
—Hiro Bachani, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Celebration of Swamiji's Spiritual Anniversary September 12, 2007
"I have seen thousands of ordinary people with a desire for transformation, going to Swami Kriyananda...and getting transformed into a life of purity, charm, grace, dedication, and service."
—Sri Kaarthikeyan, Mumbai
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"Master told me, 'I give you my unconditional love.' Then he asked the same of me, and I offered it to him."
"Withdraw from being affected by either good or evil. Whenever anything happens to you, be even-minded and cheerful."
"There is a saying: 'Life begins at 40.' Ananda has been around long enough to show that we know what we are doing, and we have something worthwhile to share with the world."
"The only job we have is attuning our will to God. That is the most important, fundamental principle that built Ananda."
"I hope many people attending this week will go on to start communities, or at least to join them"
"We can transform the world, and it has to start with each one of us."
"How can we live in God, share in God, and bring His great power into this world?"
"The current education system relies on test scores and memorization of facts, rather than the child's need for inner development."
"The Bible says, 'The Kingdom of God is within you.' We cannot find that kingdom anywhere else."
"When people feel happy in themselves because they are meditating, they can take delight in the variety of humanity, without trying to control others."
"At Ananda, there has always been, due to Swamiji's guidance, a respect for the individual as a soul."
"In the early days it was very important for us to learn how to earn a living. We had a suitcase-making business, among others!"
"The story of Ananda, of Swami Kriyananda, of you and me, is the story of faith."
"The entire concept behind everything we do is our work for Self-Realization and Master. And that is 100% the story of Ananda."
"Yogananda told me, 'You have a great work to do.' I never took it as a compliment. I took it as a duty, and responsibility."
"I honestly don't think that Ananda could have been built without the spiritual power of Kriya Yoga."
"Kriya is teaching us how to become our own Divine Self. Through the practice of Kriya our consciousness is centered in the reality inside."
"Kriya is my religion. It is my 'puja', my 'arati', my prayer, devotion, and communion. Kriya is the channel for God's grace in our lives."
"A lot of people want to pray, to still their heart and soul, so they can offer them to God. But without Kriya Yoga, it is impossible to do."
"Let us deeply accept in our hearts the message from the Masters: Kriya Yoga is the pathway to God, and to liberation."
“Achieving Success in Lifeâ€
KVMR Radio Interview with Swami Kriyananda
Morning talk: God Along is Our Goal
Swamiji's talks in Pune and Mumbai:
