Season 2. These talks are based on the book: The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita by Paramhansa Yogananda as remembered by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Rarely in a lifetime does a new spiritual classic appear that has the power to change people’s lives and transform future generations. This is such a book. “The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by … Read More
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God Takes Care of Us Even in the Most Trivial Ways (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book “Conversations with Yogananda.” TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. ABOUT SWAMI KRIYANANDA In 1948 at the age of twenty-two, Swami Kriyananda (J. Donald Walters) became a disciple of the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda. Yogananda is best known for his spiritual classic, Autobiography of a Yogi. In his book … Read More
“Awakening the Kundalini: Vegetarianism, Alcohol, Sex and More” – Swami Kriyananda
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 general recommendation to avoid … Read More
Krishna to Arjuna: “Know This for Certain, My Devotee Is Never Lost” (With Swami Kriyananda)
In this talk, Swami Kriyananda reads from Conversations with Yogananda. Kriyananda wants to help us to remember that our true nature is essentially divine. He emphasizes the importance of following higher guidance and accepting both the positive and negative experiences that come our way with equanimity. Kriyananda shares a number of personal stories and experiences that he had with his … Read More
Meditation As Taught In the Bhagavad Gita (With Swami Kriyananda)
In this talk, Swami Kriyananda discusses the preliminary instructions Krishna offers in the Bhagavad Gita for meditation. He discusses the physical aspects and applications of meditation practice including the appropriate posture, focus, and concentration. In yoga science, these are some of the most critical components needed to withdraw the energy (interiorize) from the outer senses to rise above body consciousness. … Read More
The More You Give Your Life to God, the More He Will Take Over (With Swami Kriyananda)
How do I know that I exist? Swami Kriyananda answers this and other questions in this inspirational talk. Kriyananda explains that the journey of the spiritual path is one of discovery that can return us to the fundamental knowledge of one’s existence. Kriyananda says that in this world of duality, our aspiration should be for inner calmness. Offer everything – … Read More
What the Astral World Is Like (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda reads and comments on his book Conversations with Yogananda in the TV series “A Way to Awakening” recorded in India. Kriyananda sings Oh, God Beautiful that Paramhansa Yogananda also chanted with an enthralled audience of over 3000 people at Carnegie Hall in 1926. Kriyananda shares from Conversations with Yogananda and relates a couple of stunning incidents involving Yogananda … Read More
Spreading Yogananda’s Light through Communities
Watch Swami Kriyananda share this deep inspiration on July 31, 1999, during the 50th anniversary of Yogananda’s garden party speech where he spoke strongly about the need for spiritual communities as part of his worldwide mission. Paramhansa Yogananda strongly advocated the building of spiritual communities, an idea which he discussed often with Swami Kriyananda, who was so stirred by the … Read More
Whatever Your Circumstances, Withdraw into Your Center (With Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda encourages us to be equitable and loving in all of our relationships, both positive and challenging. He shares his personal experience of rising to meet this test and receiving a surprising blessing as a result. Kriyananda says that we live not for approval and acceptance from others – we live for God. Peace is a domain that we … Read More
Om Namo Narayana (Chanted by Swami Kriyananda)
Swami Kriyananda chants this powerful ancient Indian mantra during a program in India. The beautiful melody is composed by him.
