The Kriya Yoga which I am giving to the world through you in this nineteenth century,” Babaji told Lahiri Mahasaya, “is a revival of the same science which Krishna gave, millenniums ago, to Arjuna, and which was later known to Patanjali, and to Christ, St. John, St. Paul, and other disciples.” . . . “Give …
Tag: self realization
Jul 19
There is more truth to this
Never let life beat you down. Beat life! If you have a strong will you can overcome all difficulties. Affirm, even in the midst of trials: “Danger and I were born together, and I am more dangerous than danger!” This is a truth you should always remember; apply it and you will see that it …
Jul 18
How did Babaji build a palace?
There is a constant war. Mind and external circumstances. External situations try to constantly upset the Apple cart of peace. It does it by giving you good things and bad times. One must keep the mind at peace. Both with good and bad events. When this can be done, the mind has victory over the …
Jun 28
Ashtavakra Gita
Ashtavakra was enlightened. There is a story he was enlightened even before he was born. When in his mothers womb, his father would recite the vedas and shlokas and would make mistakes. Ashtavakra would wince and his body would twist in mothers womb. So when he was born, he had 8 parts of his body …
May 18
Make friends
There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first; when you learn to live for others, they will live for you. ~Paramahansa Yogananda That Magnet is prana or chi. We pollute it with our thoughts of sex, pleasures, ego, money. We can make it …
Apr 27
Stealing
There are different ways people steal. Each is dealt with with bad karma resulting in darkening of consciousness 1). Stealing money or property 2) Swindling people The penalty is the same as killing someone. stealing time. This is common. People go to work and do not work to full potential intellectual theft – like stealing …
Apr 27
Fake photo fake news
There are fake photo’s and statements going around the Internet It is a very sad situation for humans In their desperate desire to have their opinion endorsed , spread and promoted – they use spiritual beings as a tool. Such people are severely punished by not getting an opportunity to make Spiritual progress as dictated …
Apr 26
Happiness
Happiness A strong determination to be happy will help you. Do not wait for circumstances to change, thinking falsely that in them lies the trouble. Do not make unhappiness a chronic habit, thereby affecting yourself and your associates. It is blessedness for yourself and others if you are happy. If you possess happiness you possess …
Apr 25
Why science and religion don’t talk
Science is based on external. Evaluation from analysis of senses. True religion is within where senses are absent! And then there are all the stupid,idiotic religions leaders – those pseudo religious people, religious leaders who try to convince you about something within based on external science! There is something behind this world of senses, this …
Apr 24
Yoga a word of caution. Part 2
In regards to turning the searchlight within , Yogananda said, if he awakened the searchlights fully for a disciple, the disciples body would instantly burn to ashes The body and mind has to be slowly and meticulously be prepared to receive the full energy of awakening. These are not mere words. This is a literal …
Apr 24
Yoga – a word of caution
There are many people who like to practice yoga. Why? 1). It’s in fashion 2) a lot of people rave about it 3) I want to meditate For all those people – there are a million websites and ten million gurus out there. Take your pick And diligently follow them. I love the sublime aspect …
Apr 23
Happiness
Happiness depends to some extent upon external conditions, but chiefly upon mental attitudes. In order to be happy one should have good health, a well-balanced mind, a prosperous life, the right work, a thankful heart, and above all, wisdom or knowledge of God. Paramahansa Yogananda—The Law of Success Besides external circumstances, a few things are …
Apr 22
How to thrive
This is true for life too Be flexible. Be versatile How does this apply in modern day work? Let’s say you work for a big organization. You were hired to start work at 8:30. Now a month later you are told to come at 8 Now 8 am does not work for you because you …
Apr 21
A beautiful prayer by Yogananda
This prayer displays faith! I know you will do what is greatest for me! APRIL 21 – SRF DIARY – HAPPINESS In a time of misfortune I heard Thy voice, saying: “The sun of My protection shines equally on thy brightest and thy blackest hours. Have faith and smile! Sadness is an offense against the …
Apr 20
Post script
By the way of you don’t believe in miracles it won’t happen. Not believing in it means no faith All we can do is develop purity. Rest is upto God isn’t it Not your definition of purity God’s definition Not your self congratulations of purity Only if given by a True Guru
Apr 20
Post script
By the way of you don’t believe in miracles it won’t happen. Not believing in it means no faith All we can do is develop purity. Rest is upto God isn’t it Not your definition of purity God’s definition Not your self congratulations of purity Only if given by a True Guru
Apr 20
Reading and success
I have a big problen with God. Every step of the way he created a challenge Let’s say you read the previous blog. And in order to have ” faith” ( this of course would be more of a belief) you read autobiography of a yogi. Now you are armed with inner conviction that there …
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