The Wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda

Kriya Yoga: Universal Science of God-Realization

May 12, 2025
Brother Anandamoy, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and longtime SRF minister, offers a clear, devotional take on Kriya Yoga. He describes scientific meditation, the spine as a spiritual highway, reversing life energy for inner illumination, and the need for steady practice, devotion, and guidance. Short, vivid teachings on karma, gradual transformation, and practical spiritual living.
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ADVICE

Begin Meditation By Interiorizing Divine Light

  • Do begin meditation by interiorizing and visualizing God's light at the Christ center between the eyebrows.
  • Brother Anandamoy instructs to feel the presence of God, Aum, cosmic sound, or peace to move from Aum into Christ Consciousness.
INSIGHT

Motivation Is The Key To Sustained Practice

  • Insight: Motivation is essential because Kriya Yoga requires discipline and sustained effort.
  • Brother Anandamoy emphasizes that without deep, compelling motivation practice will be neglected despite simple techniques.
INSIGHT

Everyone Ultimately Seeks Freedom And Eternal Bliss

  • Insight: All humans ultimately seek freedom from suffering and eternal blissful existence.
  • Brother Anandamoy argues that once you probe desires deeply the two core aims that emerge are ending suffering and achieving everlasting bliss.
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