Swami Kriyananda

Chapter 1, Stanza 2

Chapter 1, Stanza 1

Swami Kriyananda discusses many insights into the disciple-guru relationship. He highlights the transformative power of the Bhagavad Gita and shares stories from his personal journey with his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. Kriyananda states emphatically that no one needs to have a guru. However, those who are desperate to know truth and want to find God do need one. Kriyananda explains that … Read More

Swami Kriyananda talks about the critical significance and blessings of finding and having a guru. The disciple/guru relationship he explains, is ultimately one of deep attunement that allows the individual to transcend limitation and delusion so that they can find their one true essence. Kriyananda explains that the ego (our bundle of self-definitions) is the one thing we ultimately need … Read More

Chapter 1, Stanza 5

Swami Kriyananda talks about Chapter 1, Stanza 4 in the Bhagavad Gita, sharing teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.

Chapter 1, Stanza 3 How do we awaken the power (Kundalini) that is within each of us? It is possible to awaken this power by bringing energy upward through spiritual practice to the brain. We possess a tremendous power that can be harnessed when we learn to be lions of self-control. No matter the background or religion, it is a … Read More

Chapter 1, Stanza 3

Chapter 1, Stanza 9

Chapter 1, Stanza 8