Videos of Swami Kriyananda

“If you could point to a single greatest accomplishment in your life, what would that be?” Swami Kriyananda talks about Yogananda’s mission, his own role in helping to fulfill that mission, and shares advice for how to face any obstacle in life and still come out on top. Questions include: Can you describe Yogananda’s mission? Do you see yourself as … Read More

You can’t change karma that was created in the past, but you can change how that karma affects you. You were discussing karma earlier; could you explain family karma, group karma? Is there any way to alleviate group karma? How could Germany offset their karma from World War II? In turbulent times of atomic warfare, the only truly reliable bomb … Read More

How should we see karma? And can we do anything to change it? Questions include: Some people will speak of karma as a burden, and will say, “It’s my destiny, I can’t avoid it.” A fatalistic approach. Is that correct? What is dharma? What does the word “freedom” mean to you? How do we get our energy to flow upward? … Read More

The world is consciousness, and responds consciously to our intentions and energy. The law of magnetism operates automatically and can also be controlled at will. Questions include: Could you describe the law of magnetic attraction? What you’re describing sounds like it could be dangerous. It sounds like the law operates automatically, but it is possible to operate it consciously? Can … Read More

Whatever energy you give out has to come back — that is one way to explain the law of karma. In this question and answer session, also discussed is how to neutralize and overcome karma. Questions include: Can you explain to us the law of karma and how it works? Will someone who is striving for success automatically experience failure … Read More

Integrity is “supremely important,” says Swami Kriyananda. It means to be true to yourself, and to be true in your statements, but in a helpful way. “Truth is always beneficial.” Questions include: What is integrity, and how important is it? What if you are supposed to give something to someone, but your suppliers let you down? Is there a power … Read More

Is there life after death? A better question might be, ‘Is there death after life?’ The good news is there is only LIFE, only consciousness. Swami Kriyananda explains and answers this profound question. The truth is all around us, and the Masters tell us that God does not want us to find out too soon! Our departed loved ones are … Read More

Mental illness, depression, how to be happy, and the evolution of the soul through many lives as animal and humans. Questions include: It seems that mental illness in this age is in the ascent. Many people suffer from depression, melancholy, or other things like it — such as anger and other kinds of emotional disruption. Do you have any advice … Read More

One way to overcome fear is to imagine the worst possible happening to you, and then accept it. But what if it looks like the worst possible thing is going to happen? Cooperative communities are a great help in that way, and even more so in a spiritual way. Questions include: How can one overcome fear? Swamiji, suppose that some … Read More