Swami Kriyananda reads the second stanza (sloka) of the Bhagavad Gita and discusses the power of habits. Habits of course can be constructive or negative but all too often habits are destructive forces that bind us to detrimental behaviors. Kriyananda shares a few stories that demonstrate how bad habits can be overcome through the power of strong affirmation and by … Read More
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A Saint Is a Sinner Who Never Gave up
Chapter 1, Stanza 1
Overcoming Bad Habits
Chapter 1, Stanza 2
The Need for a Guru – The Bhagavad Gita
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
What Is the Source of All Suffering?
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
The Inner Light
Chapter 1, Stanza 3
The Yamas and Niyamas
Chapter 1, Stanza 5
Awakening the Kundalini
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
Do the Right Thing
Swami Kriyananda talks about Chapter 1, Stanza 4 in the Bhagavad Gita, sharing teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
Sexuality and Self-Control
Chapter 1, Stanza 6 We have enormous power but may waste it. For mental clarity, health in body and mind as the Bhagavad Gita recommends, learn to control the life force and sexual impulse. Swami says that just as the Native Americans have rites of passage for their young, all young people should be taught the importance of using the … Read More
