Recorded around Christmas-time, 2012, at Ananda Pune in India by Sunny Bhasin.
Video and Audio
Guidance and Intuition
How can one know what is right to do, when faced with a difficult decision? To get an intuitive answer to a question, as Swami Kriyananda explains, offer it up at your spiritual eye, the point between the eyebrows. He shares about what intuition is and how we can strengthen it, for example, by being calm — as he was, … Read More
Swami Kriyananda: A Slideshow
This enjoyable slideshow of Swami Kriyananda covers his entire life, and features many photographs not seen elsewhere. It was originally created for The Answer, a movie about the life of Swami Kriyananda.
Soulmates
Swami Kriyananda shares a thoughtful discussion about the meaning and essence of soulmates. He states that as everything in life is dual, soulmates do exist, though that kind of relationship is not necessarily a romantic one. Kriyananda emphasizes the importance of finding and seeking spiritual connections and partnerships and serving others without misplaced ambitions or ego. Kriyananda states that the … Read More
How to Overcome Bad Habits
The less strongly we identify with our ego, the easier it is for us to change. Swami Kriyananda talks about learning languages, tells the story of an interesting (and quite dangerous!) trip to Bali, and how he overcame smoking by saying, instead of “I’ve failed,” that “I haven’t yet succeeded.” Questions include: How can people overcome bad habits? What about … Read More
The Power of Positive Thinking
Expectations are, to some extent, self-fulfilling. If you hold a positive expectation, you will be more likely to have a positive result. The mind can be very powerful. If you know that something is right, Swami Kriyananda says, don’t let anything discourage you. Questions include: What kind of expectations should we hold in regards to life? How should we approach … Read More
Calming the Heart’s Feelings
“Whatever comes of itself, let it come”, Swami Kriyananda says, “I think you’ll find great freedom in that”. Feelings tie us to the ego and make us restless. Only when we become calm, but not apathetic, can we perceive truth. The way to become calm is by not being attached to the body. When you’re not attached to the body, … Read More
The Importance of Seeing God as the Doer
One key way to overcome the ego, Kriyananda explains, is to practice the presence of God — to see Him doing everything, both good and bad, through you. Questions include: You talked about the ways of getting rid of the ego as being willpower, self-offering… are there other ways? How about in daily, moment-to-moment life, to become more free? On … Read More
How to Begin on the Spiritual Path
Spirituality begins when you start thinking: “What is true? How can I discover what life is all about?” The goal of spirituality, Swami Kriyananda explains further, is to become free of the ego — and he talks about the ways to do so. Many people are interested in spirituality, but don’t know where to start. Do you have any advice … Read More
