Based on Affirmations for Self-Healing by Swami Kriyananda Affirmation: I will love others as extensions of my own Self, and of the love I feel from God. Prayer: O Infinite One, make me a channel for Thy love! Through me, reach out to sow seeds of love in barren hearts everywhere. Shared from Ananda Sangha Delhi
How is your meditation practice going? “How’s your meditation practice going?” I was asked this question by a devotee one morning after Sunday service at Ananda Sangha Delhi. I was 19 years old. I had only recently read the Autobiography of a Yogi and found Ananda Sangha to learn Kriya Yoga as taught by Paramhansa Yogananda. My Struggles with Habits … Read More
One of my constant sources of inspiration is Living Wisely, Living Well, a wonderful compilation of insights for each day of the year by Swami Kriyananda. A few months ago, on the morning of my birthday, I enthusiastically opened the book to see what message Swamiji might have for me. I was determined to apply that thought in my life. … Read More
Ever since I started teaching meditation, I have heard constant and consistent complaints from students – no matter who I was teaching: “My mind is so restless!” “I’m not very good at concentrating!” Frankly, I find it quite ironic – because these lamentations come from successful businessmen, motivated students, and skilled workers. In other words, people who have also used … Read More
I was an average student at best throughout most of my early school life. I did just the bare minimum. I only needed to avoid scolding and chastisement from my parents and teachers. Sadly, this mediocre attitude toward my studies defined most areas of my life. I ate junk food, watched TV, and did not (exert or apply myself) to … Read More
Yogavatar Lahiri Mahasaya revived the lost, sacred art of Kriya Yoga in the 19th century. During that time he advised his disciples to solve all problems through meditation. This advice, so deceptively simple, is still true for us today but left me wondering, “How exactly can I do that?” In Autobiography of a Yogi, Lahiri Mahasaya (the guru of Paramhansa … Read More
The law of karma can be either a source of bondage and fear or a means for soul release. It depends on our attitude. A deeper understanding of the infallible cosmic law reveals that karma only helps us learn our lessons and reach soul perfection. Read on about why that is so and how you can ‘pass’ your karmic tests … Read More
When I started running a business as a young, ambitious entrepreneur a few years ago, every day was full of worries and surprises. The days were long and I would often wonder if I was making any progress. If I had an unpleasant meeting with a client or pressure from my investors, it would throw me off balance for hours. … Read More
“What will you have — tea or coffee?” This is the standard question I am asked whenever I visit anyone’s home. Evidently, coffee (when I say coffee, I am referring to all caffeinated beverages) is more than a simple beverage — it is a social phenomenon that connects people. When I started meditating, like many other aspiring yogis, the idea … Read More
The Peaceful Secret “All men’s miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone.” — Pascal It was quite an eye-opener when I first heard this quote. What if everyone had the ability to sit with themselves for hours—free from any distractions that their surroundings had to offer? If everyone could be at peace with themselves, … Read More
