This section of the website provides sri ramanas answers to questions about meditation. Also, in meditation one finds his instant guidance, his adequate response to every difficulty. Basic chakra meditation techniques meditation is the process of expanding your awareness. Present president of karar ashram, swami yogeswarananda, i did appreciate is kind and warm reception. Sri yukteswar had a young disciple who was very dedicated, but still had a longing for human love. The selfrealization fellowship lessons indoctrinate the seeker in yoganandas eclectic teachings and prescribe a regimen of energization exercises e. Kriya yoga of mahavatar babaji mahavatar babaji reintroduced this ancient technique in 1861 and gave permission for its dissemination to his disciple lahiri mahasay kriya yoga kriya yoga, the highest form of pranayam life force control, is a set of techniques by which complete realization may be achieved. Sri yukteswar converted his large twostory family home in serampore into an ashram, named priyadham, where he resided with students and disciples. Other interesting subjects like the value of the devotional prayer or the kriya of the cells are dealt with in the fourth part of the book. Sri yukteswar was born to a wealthy business man and his wife on may 10, 1855, in serampore, india. In writing this chapter i utilized my personal experience to envisage a good plan of practice.
Swami sri yukteswar 18551936 of serampore, was eminently fitted to. Meditation is an important part of ones spiritual practice sadhana as one learns to be still and know. The selfrealization fellowship lessons are unique among paramahansa yoganandas published works, in that they give his indepth instruction in the practice of the highest yoga science of godrealization. Learn about the kriya yoga path of meditation, which leads to the inner realization of god. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Your presence in the group meditations will deepen your meditation and provide a gradual awareness and knowledge about the body and ones behavior. See more ideas about self realization, spirituality and autobiography of a yogi. The teachings of paramahansa yogananda on the yoga science of. That ancient science is embodied in the specific principles and meditation techniques of kriya yoga. Mar 04, 2017 perform the techniques of meditation the gurus want us to use them. Meditation is nothing more than another way to avoid the hard facts of life. A master of yoga and disciple of the great mahavatar babaji, lahiri mahasya is best known for reviving kriya yoga, an ancient meditation technique previously only known by those of the highest spiritual advancement. From his earliest years, it was evident to those around him that the depth of his awareness and experience of the spiritual was far beyond the ordinary. Stories and teachings of sri yukteswar sri yukteswar.
After the mind has been cleared by kriya yoga of sensory obstacles, meditation furnishes a twofold proof of god. Kriya yoga was brought to international awareness by paramahansa yoganandas book autobiography of a yogi 2 and through yoganandas introductions of the practice to the west from 1920. After the death of his wife, priya nath karar became a swami and received the name sri yukteswar giri. According to swami satyananda giri, a famous disciple of sri yukteswar giri in his book acharya sangalp, kriya quotes by swami satyananda mentioned about higher kriyas. This is indias unique and deathless contribution to the worlds treasury of knowledge. Mainly remembered thanks to his uncommon understanding of the nature of consciousness, swami maharaji may be considered as an jnanavatar i. From these two ashrams, sri yukteswar taught students, and began an organization named sadhu sabha. I had already had experience with classical yoga and meditation techniques, thanks to a systematic course in the ancient tantric techniques of yoga and kriya, and knew what progress using meditation technique should feel like, and it just wasnt happening.
The kriya yoga path of meditation yogoda satsanga society. While mindfulness is innate, it can be cultivated throughproven techniques, particularly seated, walking, standing, and moving meditation its also possible lying down but often leads to sleep. Contrary to popular belief, meditation can be done at anytime, and anywhere, as one advances their practice. The sacred science of meditation and art of balanced spiritual living taught by paramahansa yogananda introduction learn about the kriya yoga path of meditation, which leads to the inner realization of god. Jun 01, 2015 sri yukteswar also made slight modifications and variations to kriya yoga techniques. The resurrection of sri yukteswar and sri yukteswar discusses the nature of the astral and causal worlds sitting on my paramhansa yoganandas bed in the bombay hotel at three oclock in the afternoon of june 19, 1936 i was roused from my meditation by a beatific light. Kriya yoga project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Paramahansa yogananda meditate with kriya yoga technique. Selfrealization fellowship lessons paramahansa yogananda. Because of my gurus unspectacular guise, only a few of his contemporaries recognized him as a superman. Holy science by sri yukteswar paramahansa yogananda. Kriya yoga is described by its practitioners as the ancient yoga system revived in modern times by mahavatar babaji through his disciple lahiri mahasaya, c. Ever new joy is evidence of his existence, convincing to our very atoms.
Sri yukteswar also made slight modifications and variations to kriya yoga techniques. Yogiraj sri shamachurn lahiri mahasaya and subsequent gurus in. The purpose of this book is to show as clearly as possible that there is an essential unity in all religions. There is no preparatory lessoncourse before starting kriyayoga as revived by lahiri mahasaya. It also possibly served as his puja hindu worship rituals room. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kriya yoga by swami yogananda 1930. Meditation makes you powerful, happy, and eventually enlightened. The scientific techniques of meditation taught by paramahansa yogananda, including kriya yoga as well as his guidance on all aspects of balanced spiritual living are taught in the selfrealization fellowship lessons. Sri yukteswars astrological chart swamijis college experience the episode of abrupt end of priya naths college education, referred to above, may be of interest, as this would give an insight into the mental make up of the man destined to be a famous religious and spiritual leader that he became in after life. Perform the techniques of meditation the gurus want us to use them. Mar 25, 2011 how to get to the karar ashram in puri, india and visit sri yukteswar samadhi interviews with. Meditation is the process of silencing your thoughts and getting in touch with the deepest part of yourself.
Kriya yoga an advanced spiritual accelerator watkins. And lahiri gave initiation, in a move that was radical for his time, to members of all castes, to judeochristians and muslims as well as hindus, and to women as well as men. The first step is to apply for the yogoda satsanga lessons. Techniques experience unparalleled expansiveness and joy through the practice of the science. Mahaavtar babajis kriya kundalini yoga rahul g medium. You will also learn helpful techniques that can be applied to clear the chakras and further the knowledge of ones inner self. This enlightening conversation can be found in the autobiography of a yogi, in a chapter called the resurrection of sri yukteswar. Paramhansa yogananda sometimes spelled paramahansa yogananda was born in 1893 in gorakhpur, india. Art of superrealization kindle edition by yogananda, swami, stevens, jc. Brother told of an experience one devotee had while she was waiting in a checkout line in a grocery store. Among lahiri mahasayas best disciples was sri yukteswar who was also a married man. The best time to meditate is in the morning after you have taken a shower. The kriya as taught by sri mukherjee has been the best.
This comprehensive homestudy series consists of thousands of pages of the great masters personal instructions to his. Lineages, rootguru of kriya yogis lahiri mahasaya, sri yukteswar, paramahansa yogananda, neem karoli baba and countless others. An introduction to selfrealization fellowship lake shrine. In it, he applies sankhya philosophy to bible fragments. It is a 5 x 7 room with a small window on the garden. His mother passed away when he was about 11 years old, and soon after he had a vision of divine mother, who said, it is i who have watched over thee, life after life, in the tenderness of many. You cannot start kriyayoga without getting initiated from soulrealized guru atmagyani. Master sri yukteswar expounded the christian bible with a beautiful clarity. A bright student, he passed the entrance exams and enrolled in srirampur christian missionary college, where he developed an interest in the bible. May 6, 2019 yukteswar of selfrealization line of masters. Sri yukteshwar started very late with spirituality.
A photo of the goddess kali and a photo of lahiri mahasaya are presiding on a little altar. Visualizza altre idee su spiritualita, esempi di vita e ciondolo stella. About the book babajis series of sacred mantras are in the intergalactic and early lemurian languages. Now all sincere spiritual seekers can learn and practice this sacred art. It was from my hindu guru, unknown to the roll call of christian membership, that i learned to perceive the deathless essence of the bible, and to understand the truth in christs assertion surely the most thrillingly intransigent ever uttered. Upon leaving college, he married and had a daughter, and in 1884 he became a disciple of lahiri mahasaya. In 1903, he also established an ashram in the seaside town of puri, naming it kararashram. Sri yukteswar, whose real and correct monastic name was according to his indian disciples sriyukteshwar was born in 1855 and, at that time, had been given the secular name of priya nath karar. Sri yukteswar was a tremendous incarnation of wisdom. Kriya yoga is an instrument through which human evolution can be quickened. Second kriya is given to disciple once kechari mudra is successful and goal of second kriya is to break heart knot. Priya nath lost his father at a young age, and took on much of the responsibility for managing his familys land holdings. Only after the death of his wife he became a monk and spent all his time studying the scriptures and meditation.
How to get to the karar ashram in puri, india and visit sri yukteswar samadhi interviews with. The second part of the book is addressed to the persons who are curious. The most important point to take away from that article is that the power of thought to help manifest desires to bring about changes in the body should not be underestimated. The kriya as taught by sri mukherjee has been the best discovery in the field of kriya since my initiation into kriya in 1975 i practiced the preliminary techniques of my lineage since 1973. The science of kriya yoga t he quickest and most effective approach to the.
Lahiri mahasaya, master of yoga harbinger of kriya yoga. Kriya yoga path of meditation selfrealization fellowship. Coupled with 4 techniques that do not belong to classic kriya yoga and that are taught in chapter 12, guarantees a fantastic result. He was named mukunda lal ghosh, and was the fourth of eight children. The weight of his divinity automatically bowed my head before him.
At the service you will be initiated into the kriya techniques mentioned in autobiography of a yogi, and connected to the lineage of gurus babaji, lahiri mahasaya, sri yukteswar, paramahansa yogananda, and roy eugene davis. What he taught came to be called kriya yoga, because it was a practical system with specific techniques, designed for people of the world as well as monks and renunciates. Kriya yoga royal technique by paramahansa yogananda. Kriya meditation retreats in india oct 19 21 bengaluru oct 04 06 new delhi sept 14 21 dunagiri, babaji cave june 15 17 bengaluru june 08 09 mumbai may 21 27 ramgarh, himalayas feb. In early manhood, i undertook the responsibilities of a householder, and have one daughter, now married. This is perfectly natural if the modification, variation or addition facilitates progress toward the ultimate spiritual goal, especially so if it is coming from a spiritual master such as these great kriya masters. Evans key concepts th e main objective of the meditative experience is to shift the focus of the mind away from the frenzied thoughts of everyday living, such as worries about work, family, fi nances, or simply the todo list of the day. Learn more history discover the spiritual science not only mentioned in the bhagavad gita and yoga sutras but also known to jesus christ and his disciples. Swami sri yukteswar, quoted in autobiography of a yogi. Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not.
He is a nice person, very likeable and open hearted. Sri yukteswar giri aussi orthographie sriyukteswar giri et sriyukteshvar giri devanagari. One day they were on a train, and sri yukteswar said, divine mother will answer your prayer today. Such methods are an integral part of the selfrealization fellowship teachings. He came from a rich family, married young, invested his fathers properties and had a normal family life. Sri yukteswar described those obstacles that prevent us from uncovering the hearts natural love as the meannesses of the heart. The lady in line behind her said, you have a nice aura. The ancient yogis discovered that the secret of cosmic consciousness is intimately linked with breath mastery. As a matter of special divine dispensation, through krishna, christ, mahavatar babaji, lahiri mahasaya, and swami sri yukteswar i was selected to spread the.
In the first year of lesson study at home, students learn three basic techniques of meditation described above and paramahansajis principles of balanced spiritual living. Theres a very interesting story about sri yukteswar that ive mentioned it in my new book, a place called ananda. Chapter 6 lahiri mahasayas kriya yoga first part introduction the techniques of kriya yoga are explained in the second and in the third part of this book. This comprehensive homestudy series consists of thousands of pages of the great.
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