Swami Sri Yukteswar: How to Develop the Natural Love of the Heart

Nayaswami Jaya continues his fascinating discussion of key aspects of Sri Yukteswar’s profound book The Holy Science. In this fourth satsang he explains the importance of developing love and devotion as a fundamental part of the spiritual path – without which true progress is not possible. Nayaswami Jaya is a long-time disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and the path of Kriya Yoga, … Read More

Swami Sri Yukteswar: The Spiritual Discipline of Austerity (Tapasya)

Nayaswami Jaya continues his fascinating discussion of key aspects of Sri Yukteswar’s profound book The Holy Science in this third satsang. Here Sri Yukteswar explains how self-discipline and austerity (commonly known in India as tapasya) can be of immense benefit for the spiritual seeker. Nayaswami Jaya is a long-time disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and the path of Kriya Yoga, and together … Read More

Swami Sri Yukteswar: Why God Should Be Your Priority in Life

Nayaswami Jaya continues his fascinating discussion of key aspects of Sri Yukteswar’s profound book The Holy Science in this second satsang. Here Sri Yukteswar explains the deeper meaning of the Shankhya philosophy, and the true purpose of life. Nayaswami Jaya is a long-time disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and the path of Kriya Yoga, and, together with Nayaswami Dhyana, is spiritual director … Read More

How to Transcend the Ego on the Spiritual Path

Watch this inspiring Sunday Service talk with Nayaswami Jaya, recorded at Ananda Village on September 3rd 2023. We live in a restless age in which we tend to put a lot of emphasis on the ego. The spiritual traditions that address the ego, often speak about it as our foe. But the real obstacle to overcome is egotism, the ego … Read More

How to Deal with Mistakes on the Spiritual Path

Watch this inspiring Sunday Service talk by Nayaswami Jaya recorded at Ananda Village on June 4th 2023. Everybody has made and will make mistakes. The single most important thing is to get up again and again. Nayaswami Jaya shares the best way to respond to making a mistake and what not to do. He also explains why the Masters allow … Read More

The Resurrection of Lazarus | The Yoga Teachings of Christ (Class 8)

Nayaswami Jaya is co- spiritual director of Ananda Sangha India. He became a student of Swami Kriyananda soon after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley in 1968. Upon learning of Swami Kriyananda’s interest in spiritual communities, Nayaswami Jaya joined him as a founding member of Ananda. Nayaswami Jaya has been authorized by Swami Kriyananda to give initiation into the … Read More