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When we can accept equably whatever suffering comes to us, we are able to remove ourselves from the sphere of pain altogether. Remember these words of my Guru: “Circumstances are neutral. They seem good or bad, happy or sad, depending entirely on our reaction to them.”
Nayaswami Jyotish, spiritual successor to Swami Kriyananda, and his wife Devi, are currently traveling around India giving programs on bringing spirituality into your everyday life. Here is a list of their programs which will be broadcast live. You can also see their full schedule if you would like to attend a program in person.
Today is September 12, 2017 — the sixty-ninth anniversary of the day a young man knelt alone at the feet of his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. His heart aching with divine longing, the twenty-two-year-old James Donald Walters said beseechingly, “I want to be your disciple.” Listen to a talk by Swami Kriyananda on discipleship from Treasures Along the…
Lahiri Mahasaya
The Great Sage Who Revived the Ancient Art of Kriya Yoga
Lahiri Mahasaya, a master of yoga and disciple of the great Mahavatar Babaji, was born on September 30, 1828. He lived as an accountant and family man by day, and great guru by night. He never slept, instead spending all night instructing his disciples.
He is best known for reviving Kriya Yoga, an ancient meditation technique previously only known by those of the highest spiritual advancement. Now all sincere spiritual seekers can learn and practice this sacred art.
On September 26, 1895, Lahiri Mahasaya left his body consciously in the presence of many disciples. His final words were: “I am going home. Be comforted; I shall rise again.”
My path is devotional. After reading about Divine Mother in Autobiography of a Yogi, I had found my ticket to bliss. First I found love for Her through the trees, as I would walk to work through the streets of Los Angeles. Then, once I found Her in my own heart, accessible anytime anywhere, I…
In the soul’s journey from ego-involvement to freedom, everything of this world has to be taken away — or, as our understanding grows, given away freely — so that the soul may be an empty vessel to receive and become the joy that God wants for us. One great disciple of our Master was heard to cry out, while…
We Celebrate the “Labor” of Summer!
By Nayaswami Hriman
MLM (Multi-Level Meditation)
By Narayan
Question from Da: Did Satan fall from Heaven, and did some angels follow?
Modesty
Answered by Mary Kretzmann
Question from Harish: Namaste, Our culture tells us that women should wear full clothes. But in the history also we see that many…
Light in Meditation
Answered by Gurupriya
Question from Akshay: Actually I do regular meditation at my third eye point.I am seeing golden light everyday there.The light stays there for…
Mindfulness vs. Monkey Mind
Answered by Nayaswami Hriman
Question from Kesav: How to control the mind
Question from Alok: What type of karma does one have to invite tragic sudden accident, or murder? We see little kids being raped,…
How To Remain Unaffected in Bad Company
Answered by Tyagi Jayadev
Question from chandrajita: How can I remain unaffected when I am in bad company, and can’t avoid these persons, as they are loved…
Be the Change You Want to See in the World
“I pledge to meditate daily, to open my heart and to radiate peace and harmony to all the world.”Take the Pledge
We are part of a great tide of loving, joyful energy that wants to give and give as long as people are happy to receive it.
—Swami Kriyananda
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