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Living From Within

“The deeper the Self-realization of a man, the more he influences the whole universe by his subtle spiritual vibrations, and the less he himself is affected by the phenomenal flux.”-Paramhansa Yogananda The energy of every individual is determined not just by their words and actions but more so by the thoughts, intentions and imagination one carries within. The thoughts we … Read More

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Feeling Like There’s Not Enough Time in the Day? Meditation Can Help

“I don’t have time to meditate!” is the most common obstacle to meditation. Fortunately, meditation is one of those practices that give you the best return on time invested. Learn how to can tackle perpetual busyness to find time for your spiritual practices and become more efficient with the help of meditation. So far in the 21st century, technology has … Read More

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My Reflections on Kriya

Kriya is not just a meditation technique but a profound game-changer for the body, mind, and soul. Kriya heals and helps develop a perception of the deeper pattern of life. Most significantly, Kriya helps tune into God’s presence and the assurance of His everlasting love, purifying the heart and the mind, helping us to transform ourselves. Kriya is not meditation, … Read More

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My Beginning on the Path 

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

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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

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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