We never really know the deep thirst of our own soul or its subtle yet strong connections. Read how a chance encounter with the picture of Yogananda and Babaji drew a ‘non-religious’ soul onto the spiritual path and started its joyful journey towards God-realization. I was never too religious or spiritual. I would play along when my mother would have … Read More
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Kriya Yoga
– an Ever-New Art and Science
Can an ancient spiritual technique possibly be the answer to the problems of today, including the current global pandemic and its impact on the human psyche? The answer is a resounding ‘YES’. Read this insightful piece on how Kriya Yoga is proving to be the single comprehensive path to health and mental peace in today’s uncertain times. Every year Google … Read More
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Be a Channel of Light
If you want to understand the secret of attunement to the Guru, this blog is a must-read. Know how to steer away from form to the essence of a powerful and rewarding spiritual life. I had been with Swami Kriyananda for less than a year when he asked me, along with about ten other devotees of Ananda Village, to go … Read More
Consciousness
Why Consciousness Is the Ultimate
Frontier of Human Evolution
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
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The Magic of the Energization Exercises
Yogananda’s Energisation exercises are one of the greatest gifts the Master gave to his followers. Read on, to know how they bestow on their practitioners a natural healing and a bouncy resilience to the pressures of everyday living. I have been practicing Yogananda ji’s Energization Exercises for almost a year now. I did not start them with any expectations. Even … Read More
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Cultivating Inner Peace & Calmness
Whether one is new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, the feeling experienced by many is a sense of peace and calmness within. The challenge thereafter is to try to retain this feeling while navigating through the unpredictable ups and downs of life. Before my conscious spiritual journey began in this life, I hardly understood the meaning of peace and … Read More
Meaningful Relationships
Relationships are much more than connections between humans, they can be seen in divine light and hold potential for our spiritual growth. Read on to cultivate the right attitudes to maintain your relationships and achieve harmony with all whom you meet. I recall those days, as a teenager when the word “relationship” meant the boy-girl romantic, starry-eyed couple. Moving a … Read More
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The Sun is Listening
Yogananda said that the outer Sun is the reflection of our inner Sun, the spiritual eye. While most of us undermine the importance of the sun in our daily lives, read about the inspiring relationship that Rashmi has cultivated with the “Brother Sun” – it will make the Sun come alive for you, as your Divine friend. What I’m going … Read More
Guru
The Reasons I Need a Guru
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
