Ranikhet, Uttarakhand has a special significance for all who tread the path of Kriya Yoga. Here, the yoga master who revived Kriya in the modern age, Lahiri Mahasaya, first got initiated by his Guru, Mahavatar Babaji. As the story goes in Autobiography of a Yogi, Lahiri was transferred to Ranikhet while working as an accountant in a Military Engineering Department … Read More
The twenties are a difficult phase of life. This is when one experiences a quarter-life crisis where doubt creeps in and one isn’t sure of what the next logical step is. This is where meditation can do wonders by giving deeper self-awareness to those in their teens and early twenties. It helps them listen to their inner, intuitive wisdom for … Read More
According to modern science, the world is meaningless, the Universe came out of nothing, and evolution is merely a random phenomenon. However, there’s one thread that runs through everything – animate or inanimate – which gives meaning to all that is – Consciousness. This is where we’re headed. The exploration of consciousness alone will get us to where we want … Read More
Not everyone needs a guru. But if you want God and want to know Him, you do need a guru. If you reach a place of anguishing monotony from worldly preoccupations only a true guru (satguru) can show you the path. Read more to understand what it means to have a guru. Having a guru is the greatest blessing in … Read More
Yogananda said that “filler” activities like checking our phones constantly, reading magazines, etc are detrimental to our concentration and spiritual lives. In this world of distraction, however, it seems almost impossible to give them up. Self-control is often not enough and we end up getting distracted despite our earnest efforts. In this article, we will explore certain tricks and tips … Read More
