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The Four Aspects of Mind
The Bhagavad Gita shows us in allegorical form how man came from spirit and manifested from vibration into material form. The dialogue between Krishna (guru) and Arjuna (humble disciple) illustrates how we gamble away our happiness and peace of mind playing with the delusion and desires of this world. Warning: The dice are loaded. Swami talks about the aspects of … Read More
Overcoming the Ego
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
Overcoming Bad Habits
Chapter 1, Stanza 2
A Saint Is a Sinner Who Never Gave up
Chapter 1, Stanza 1
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 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
The Yamas and Niyamas
Chapter 1, Stanza 5
Do the Right Thing
Swami Kriyananda talks about Chapter 1, Stanza 4 in the Bhagavad Gita, sharing teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
