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
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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
The Benefits of Right Attitude
Every attitude is self-reinforcing, Swami Kriyananda shows in this recording. Negative attitudes are wrong not because religions say they are wrong, but because they make us less happy. The best way to change an attitude is to change our own state of consciousness. Questions include: I’d like to ask you about the right attitudes in which to live. Many people … Read More
Education
We want to fill children not just with knowledge, but with the ability to use that knowledge to help others, says Swami Kriyananda. That requires from the student a certain level of spiritual evolution. Topics of discussion include the caste system in India, racial prejudice in America, the Education for Life education system founded by Swami Kriyananda, and the scale of … Read More
Spiritual Benefits of Giving
This talk was pre-recorded to be played at a fundraising event at Ananda Palo Alto. (Date is approximate.)
