Ask Me About Truth

Learn from one of the worlds most prominent spiritual teachers, Swami Kriyananda, as he talks about Truth from the yogic teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

  • 13:02

    What Is Truth?

    Swami Kriyananda

    Wednesday, April 11, 2012

    "Throughout my life I've wondered about truth. I've wondered if it is relative or absolute." The way to understand truth, Swami Kriyananda explains, is to grow beyond identifying with our little ego.

  • 13:05

    The Relativity of Morals

    Swami Kriyananda

    Tuesday, April 17, 2012

    Moral value is not relative, Swami Kriyananda explains, because our moral choices effect who we are and who we become.

  • 13:10

    What Can We Do In These Troubling Economic Times?

    Swami Kriyananda

    Thursday, May 10, 2012

    Swami Kriyananda shares advice on finding work, creating work, attracting money, starting communities, and not only surviving but thriving in a challenging economy.

  • 13:09

    How to Prepare for Hard Times

    Swami Kriyananda

    Friday, June 8, 2012

    Attitudes that bring success, and how to face hard times — Swami Kriyananda shares practical tips for the material and spiritual aspects of our lives.

  • 13:07

    The Importance of a True Guru

    Swami Kriyananda

    Friday, June 8, 2012

    As a young man, Swami Kriyananda wanted to create communities, and was desperate to find truth. That search brought him to a guru, but what is a guru? What does that mean? What is a disciple, really?

  • 13:06

    Reincarnation

    Swami Kriyananda

    Friday, June 8, 2012

    Questions of whether or not we have free will and whether our lives are pre-destined have for centuries kept philosophers awake at night. What is the truth?

  • 13:07

    The Importance of Education

    Swami Kriyananda

    Sunday, July 15, 2012

    “What were Yogananda's views on education for children?” Swami Kriyananda talks about Yogananda's interest in education and how the non-sectarian principles he taught have been implemented at Ananda Village.

  • 13:14

    Surrender

    Swami Kriyananda

    Sunday, July 15, 2012

    "Many religious traditions emphasize surrender, which seems rather passive. Is that true?" From the concept of passive vs. active surrender, the discussion ranges to willpower, free will, if we can see our own spiritual progress, and the effect that being a vegetarian has on our consciousness.

  • 13:04

    Crop Circles

    Swami Kriyananda

    Thursday, July 26, 2012

    Yantras, a type of spiritual design, could be what crop circles are — this is the thought with which Swami Kriyananda starts a fascinating discussion of life on other planets, reincarnation, and where we go after we die.

  • 13:04

    Uplifting Music and Arts

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, July 30, 2012

    The music we listen to affects our consciousness very directly. Music, indeed, is an expression of consciousness. Swami Kriyananda offers thoughts on the ramifications of this truth.

  • 13:10

    Emotion and Feeling

    Swami Kriyananda

    Saturday, September 29, 2012

    Emotions are disturbed feelings. "Positive and negative emotions alternate constantly; we have to go beyond emotions", says Swami Kriyananda.

  • 13:03

    Everything Is Consciousness

    Swami Kriyananda

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

    Swami Kriyananda talks about reality as we perceive it, and how real it really is (and isn't!), and about dreams. Should we, for example, look to our dreams for guidance?

  • 13:11

    Listening to Uplifting Music Part 2

    Swami Kriyananda

    Sunday, September 30, 2012

    Listening to rock music is harmful because it emphasizes the ego and lowers your vibration. In order to raise it, listen to soothing music, such as Bach and Mozart.

  • 13:08

    Dealing with Emotions

    Swami Kriyananda

    Thursday, October 11, 2012

    Love everyone equally and see God in everyone, and they won't be able to hurt you. Love people for themselves and not what you can get out of them. Learn to be content in yourself by feeling the presence of God in your own being.

  • 13:10

    Dealing with Loneliness

    Swami Kriyananda

    Wednesday, January 9, 2013

  • 13:11

    The Importance of a Guru

    Swami Kriyananda

    Sunday, February 17, 2013

  • 13:12

    How to Lecture

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:09

    What Is True Self-Sufficiency

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:03

    Learn to Stand Firm in Your Own Center

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:12

    Life After Death

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:08

    Overcoming Fear

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:12

    Integrity

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:11

    How to Develop Intuition

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:02

    Group Karma

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:10

    Religion vs. Spirituality

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:05

    Is Karma a Burden?

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:18

    Karma and the Astral World

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:06

    The Law of Magnetism

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:06

    Paramhansa Yogananda's Mission

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

    Swami Kriyananda talks about Yogananda's mission, his own role in helping to fulfill that mission, and shares advice for how to face any obstacle in life and still come out on top.

  • 13:11

    What Is Courage?

    Swami Kriyananda

    Monday, February 18, 2013

  • 13:07

    Education

    Swami Kriyananda

    Saturday, March 2, 2013

  • 13:11

    The Benefits of Right Attitude

    Swami Kriyananda

    Tuesday, March 12, 2013

  • 13:12

    How to Begin on the Spiritual Path

    Swami Kriyananda

    Wednesday, March 13, 2013

  • 13:11

    The Importance of Seeing God as the Doer

    Swami Kriyananda

    Wednesday, March 20, 2013

  • 13:15

    Calming the Heart's Feelings

    Swami Kriyananda

    Sunday, March 24, 2013

    "Whatever comes of itself, let it come", Swami Kriyananda says, "I think you'll find great freedom in that". Feelings tie us to the ego and make us restless. Only when we become calm, but not apathetic, can we perceive truth.

  • 13:11

    Soulmates

    Swami Kriyananda

    Tuesday, April 9, 2013

  • 13:11

    How to Overcome Bad Habits

    Swami Kriyananda

    Sunday, April 14, 2013

  • 13:06

    The Power of Positive Thinking

    Swami Kriyananda

    Wednesday, April 17, 2013

  • 13:10

    Guidance and Intuition

    Swami Kriyananda

    Thursday, April 25, 2013