The life of an advanced Kriya Yogi is influenced, not by effects of past actions, but solely by directions from the soul … The superior method of soul living frees the yogi who, shorn of his ego-prison, tastes the deep air of omnipresence. – Paramhansa Yogananda “The single most important event of my life was taking my first Kriya Yoga … Read More

Jesus Christ “I picture Him in my mind as He really was—Oriental Christ. Many painters have tried to give Him blue eyes and light hair, but He was a pure Oriental…by birth and blood and training. The Wise Men of the East, or East India, came to confer about Him when He was born, knowing Him to be one of … Read More

While a widespread search might be necessary for some seekers in the beginning, a single-pointed determination is needed if the seeker is to reach the goal of Self-realization. Some spiritual seekers are soon led to their masters and path, while others require a much longer time to sort things out. Each seeker has his own past, his own karma, and … Read More

The search phase In today’s Information Age, there is much which can be learned about a wide variety of spiritual paths. The curious will easily find more than enough to satisfy their curiosity. The step beyond curiosity is “investigation,” and the most fruitful form of investigation is through personal experience. If one wants to know, for example, about ayurvedic massage, … Read More

Kriya Yoga is an advanced technique for spiritual evolution that comes down from higher ages of spiritual enlightenment. Part of the ancient science of Raja Yoga, it is referred to by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras, and by Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. While the actual Kriya technique can be revealed only to initiates, its purpose and basic nature … Read More