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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

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

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

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

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

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

In mid-April ’21 we got to know that my father who is 85+ is covid positive. Initial few days, he was administered medicines & oxygen etc at home only under the doctors prescription. In a few days, his condition deteriorated and the oxygen concentrator of 5L capacity was not enough! He was to be admitted to a hospital …at a … Read More

Today, in this age of science and logic, when everything is questioned unless supported by evidence and reason, people of faith often have a hard time convincing others that they are as sane as anyone else. They either have to give arguments in support of their faith or they have to conceal it. The holy books of all religions, on … Read More