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How Yogananda Fulfilled a Divine Destiny
When Spiritual Destiny &
Prophecy Merged in Kriya Yoga.
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When Paramahansa Yogananda was a baby in
His mother’s arms, the child of the Holy
Mother & Holy Father from Gorakpur, India.
He was presented for a darshan to the great
Yogi/prophet Lahiri Mahasaya in Banares,
India(1825-1898.).
Yogananda's devout Hindu parents were
Kriya yoga disciples of this modern Yogi.
Lahiri Mahasaya said to Yogananda's mother,
"Little mother, thy son will be a Yogi.
As a spiritual engine he will carry
......................many souls to God's kingdom."
(page 17, Autobiography of a Yogi)
This powerful comment on Yogananda's destiny was more than prophecy, it was also a special permission spiritualized into the ether for all of Yogananda's work which would eventually
materialize as a living, inspiring, dynamic, non-sectarian global NRM, the Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Sat Sanga.
A permission that no doubt originally came from Mahavatar Babaji, as witnessed from Yoganandas visit by the great Avatar Himself.
Such was Yoganandas humility that He would not undertake this venture to America without Babaji’s personal Blessing & verification of this sacred mission. Which He received from Mahavatar Babji in person.
This is the true nature of a great souls word, it always materializes as he promises.
It is also significant in this plan that Yogananda was trained specifically for this challenging mission, and came to America by official invitation from Unitarians to speak at a global religious conference.
The actual reason why Lahiri Mahasaya forbad others from starting organizations of any kind was not just specifically because of the yogic traditions. Instead, it was because the future launching of this great new spiritual dispensation was to be carried out by Yogananda on a vast global scale.
The Kriya masters well knew the needs of modern times and how things would work out best. The denials were given to others so that they would not attempt to pre-empt this divine plan reserved for one particular Yogi who would be chosen as the most suitable for this great task.
Further evidence of the above idea is mentioned by another credible witness, Sananda Ghosh, author of Yoganandas Biography '" Mejda."
See chapter seven entitled ' Chittagong,' where Lahiri Mahasaya appears to Yogananda and his younger Brother Sananda in a Litchi tree orchard.
Further evidence of the above idea is mentioned by another credible witness, Sananda Ghosh, author of Yoganandas Biography '" Mejda."
See chapter seven entitled ' Chittagong,' where Lahiri Mahasaya appears to Yogananda and his younger Brother Sananda in a Litchi tree orchard.
The folllowing message delivered by Lahiri
Mahasaya is an inspiration for all devotees.
"Jaiastu ( Victory be with you )Lahiri Mahasaya said,
" Mukunda, it is God's wish that I come to you
today. Remember what I say to you.
You have come on earth as God's representative
to fulfill His wishes. Your body is His temple,
sanctified by prayers and meditation.
Do not run after material pleasures
and satisfaction. You will show the way that leads
to true happiness;and by your spiritual knowledge
you will deliver those who are suffering in
ignorance. Never forget that you are one with
Maha Purusha (The Great Soul, a title of the
Supreme Spirit), attained only by those who
are supremely successful in meditation.
Your body, mind and life must never deviate
from the thought of God, even for a moment.
The blessings of the Infinite Father are upon
you. Your faith in Him must be absolute.
He will protect you from all dangers.
In this world only He is eternal; all else is
transient and unreliable. One day your
ideas of Yoga will inspire all mankind.
Mukunda, march onward!"...........end
Here again in front of another witness who wrote his book, we have Lahiri Mahasaya prophesying an extraordinary role for Paramahansa Yogananda in the future, and advising Him to prepare His life for
the helping of struggling humankind.
Mahasaya is an inspiration for all devotees.
"Jaiastu ( Victory be with you )Lahiri Mahasaya said,
" Mukunda, it is God's wish that I come to you
today. Remember what I say to you.
You have come on earth as God's representative
to fulfill His wishes. Your body is His temple,
sanctified by prayers and meditation.
Do not run after material pleasures
and satisfaction. You will show the way that leads
to true happiness;and by your spiritual knowledge
you will deliver those who are suffering in
ignorance. Never forget that you are one with
Maha Purusha (The Great Soul, a title of the
Supreme Spirit), attained only by those who
are supremely successful in meditation.
Your body, mind and life must never deviate
from the thought of God, even for a moment.
The blessings of the Infinite Father are upon
you. Your faith in Him must be absolute.
He will protect you from all dangers.
In this world only He is eternal; all else is
transient and unreliable. One day your
ideas of Yoga will inspire all mankind.
Mukunda, march onward!"...........end
Here again in front of another witness who wrote his book, we have Lahiri Mahasaya prophesying an extraordinary role for Paramahansa Yogananda in the future, and advising Him to prepare His life for
the helping of struggling humankind.
Here we should add comments by Yukteswar as written by Yogananda in His great autobiography. ............page 339.
" Yogananda, you have been surrounded from birth by direct disciples of Lahiri Mahasaya. The great master lived his sublime life in partial seclusion, and steadfastly refused to permit his followers to build any organization around his teachings. He nevertheless made a significant prediction.
"'About fifty years after my passing," he said, 'an account of my life will be written because of a deep interest in yoga that will arise in the west. The message of yoga will encircle the globe. It will aid in establishing the brotherhood of man:
a unity based on humanity's direct perception of the One Father."
" my son Yogananda," Sri Yukteswar went on, " You must do your part in spreading that message, and in writing that sacred life." [and it became so with the publication of Yoganandas inspiring book, " Autobiography of a Yogi." Thus fulfilling a prophecy made by Lahiri Mahasaya and Sri Yukteswar many years earlier.
" Yogananda, you have been surrounded from birth by direct disciples of Lahiri Mahasaya. The great master lived his sublime life in partial seclusion, and steadfastly refused to permit his followers to build any organization around his teachings. He nevertheless made a significant prediction.
"'About fifty years after my passing," he said, 'an account of my life will be written because of a deep interest in yoga that will arise in the west. The message of yoga will encircle the globe. It will aid in establishing the brotherhood of man:
a unity based on humanity's direct perception of the One Father."
" my son Yogananda," Sri Yukteswar went on, " You must do your part in spreading that message, and in writing that sacred life." [and it became so with the publication of Yoganandas inspiring book, " Autobiography of a Yogi." Thus fulfilling a prophecy made by Lahiri Mahasaya and Sri Yukteswar many years earlier.
Now, without diminishing the stature of Swami Vivekananda who came to America in 1893, it appears in the divine schema that he served as a special example and forerunner in this work of fully introducing the world outside of India to the Holy Sanatana Dharma.[The Eternal Religion]
There is also anecdotal evidence that Vivekananda was aware of Yoganandas birth and mission which took place that very same year that the swami was in America.
This was evidenced by another witness, who is mentioned in classic Autobiography of a Yogi.
It is true that a number of noble Western philosophers previously had a seriously expressed interest/respect for India’s spiritual wisdom, but by and large they did not attain to that fullness of liberation to the same degree we see in the yogis of Babjis / Yoganandas lineage.
And other wonderful renowned lineages from sacred India. The record, I believe by now, has generously proved Paramahansa Yogananda to be to be the right soul for this job, at the
right place at the right time in Vedic spiritual history.
When persons suggest that some occurance may be truly "the will of God," one may look to a great life and its legacy such as that of
Yogananda to see divine will in action.
One should always ask, "what were the great powers that brought so many complex forces together over a period of time to create such an outstanding result?"
His spiritual attainment over many lifetimes,
his charisma, compassion, balance,
truthfulness, and understanding, divine love,
and intuitive insights, Wisdom, and other spiritual qualities.
His exquisite teaching abilities and mastery
of the English language which came so quickly,
and His powers of observation and creativity
made Him especially suitable to this project.
his charisma, compassion, balance,
truthfulness, and understanding, divine love,
and intuitive insights, Wisdom, and other spiritual qualities.
His exquisite teaching abilities and mastery
of the English language which came so quickly,
and His powers of observation and creativity
made Him especially suitable to this project.
Although not typical in Yogas past, creating an
organization was not unique when Yogananda
began Self-Realization Fellowship /YSS in America.
Back in the 8th century, it was the incomparable Adi
Shankara, who widely reorganized Hinduism when
He established 21 monastic orders and four papal
centers in the Indian subcontinent. These were to
represent the Holy Vedic tradition of the Hindus
and were intitially overseen by four great disciples.
The effect of His great work was to protect sacred
Hinduism from extermination by less civilized
invaders who often came in hoards from the west.
These great monastic orders are still function-
ing to this day. Although He was a major Savior/
Avatar, He was able to accomplish his work without
creating a new religion. This, I believe is great food
for thought! Considering the great status of his soul
and the vast and varied cultures being dealt with.
organization was not unique when Yogananda
began Self-Realization Fellowship /YSS in America.
Back in the 8th century, it was the incomparable Adi
Shankara, who widely reorganized Hinduism when
He established 21 monastic orders and four papal
centers in the Indian subcontinent. These were to
represent the Holy Vedic tradition of the Hindus
and were intitially overseen by four great disciples.
The effect of His great work was to protect sacred
Hinduism from extermination by less civilized
invaders who often came in hoards from the west.
These great monastic orders are still function-
ing to this day. Although He was a major Savior/
Avatar, He was able to accomplish his work without
creating a new religion. This, I believe is great food
for thought! Considering the great status of his soul
and the vast and varied cultures being dealt with.
After four relatively quiet years in Boston,
Mass., USA, Yogananda was called to California,
where Kriya - Yogoda teaching began to spread
like fire soon after His arrival.
This was the divine plan, first to be written/spoken
declared in the worlds [soon to be] most common language.
Second, to be launched where so many of the
world’s great innovations are launched from,
"California", where else!
This will become one of the great spiritual links between
India and America. A true harmonizing of East and West!
Mass., USA, Yogananda was called to California,
where Kriya - Yogoda teaching began to spread
like fire soon after His arrival.
This was the divine plan, first to be written/spoken
declared in the worlds [soon to be] most common language.
Second, to be launched where so many of the
world’s great innovations are launched from,
"California", where else!
This will become one of the great spiritual links between
India and America. A true harmonizing of East and West!
Paramahansa Yogananda has the distinction
of being one of the most photographed prophets
in history. And one of the few whose detailed
life record and teachings have thus far remained
intact with His organizaiton. Albeit, differing
opinions will no doubt always prevail!
Since Yoganandas pioneering work of sharing in
the field of the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga began,
many Gurus of varying achievements have ventured
out of sacred India to launch their own yoga paths
and organizations.
of being one of the most photographed prophets
in history. And one of the few whose detailed
life record and teachings have thus far remained
intact with His organizaiton. Albeit, differing
opinions will no doubt always prevail!
Since Yoganandas pioneering work of sharing in
the field of the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga began,
many Gurus of varying achievements have ventured
out of sacred India to launch their own yoga paths
and organizations.
Of these there are a few misguided "gurus" out
there who attack Yogananda and brand Him as
a odd renegade Yogi for starting an organization.
Yogananda really had no choice - either you stay
small in a dusty little ashram, or if growth of Kriya is
astronomical, it must take on an organized structure
of some sort to keep things flowing with the least problems.
It's like the difference of a dozen homes located out
in the country compared to the organizational needs
of a large metropolis. It is this very organization that
is the key to protecting this modern Kriya Yoga
science revelation from deterioration and confusion.
from religious hijackers and false prophets.
A process already taking place in the organizations
of certain other groups outside of SRF. Where even
the Masters honored name is sometimes rarely mentioned,
and where others have attempted to pose as gurus in
this same lineage against the wishes of Yogananda.There have been a few others who cursed
there who attack Yogananda and brand Him as
a odd renegade Yogi for starting an organization.
Yogananda really had no choice - either you stay
small in a dusty little ashram, or if growth of Kriya is
astronomical, it must take on an organized structure
of some sort to keep things flowing with the least problems.
It's like the difference of a dozen homes located out
in the country compared to the organizational needs
of a large metropolis. It is this very organization that
is the key to protecting this modern Kriya Yoga
science revelation from deterioration and confusion.
from religious hijackers and false prophets.
A process already taking place in the organizations
of certain other groups outside of SRF. Where even
the Masters honored name is sometimes rarely mentioned,
and where others have attempted to pose as gurus in
this same lineage against the wishes of Yogananda.There have been a few others who cursed
organizations, yet their own followers created
organizations in their names after their demise.
There are some who while speaking against orgs are
actually[sneakily] in the process of creating
organizations themselves. Yes, I have met such
people. It seems that they do gain a number of
followers [seekers] who are attracted to the talk
that they will never have to join an organization,
many are being deceived! Alas, many Kriya
gurus are setting up organizations on different
scales. They sometimes are doing this while
criticizing SRF. Yogananda Himself was never
that fond of organizations. He did what He did
to fulfill the mandate imposed upon Him by
divine will.
organizations in their names after their demise.
There are some who while speaking against orgs are
actually[sneakily] in the process of creating
organizations themselves. Yes, I have met such
people. It seems that they do gain a number of
followers [seekers] who are attracted to the talk
that they will never have to join an organization,
many are being deceived! Alas, many Kriya
gurus are setting up organizations on different
scales. They sometimes are doing this while
criticizing SRF. Yogananda Himself was never
that fond of organizations. He did what He did
to fulfill the mandate imposed upon Him by
divine will.
It was the powerful materialization of the divine
will which the master knew. Thus did Yogananda in
His continuing wisdom see that all elements of a
legal and democratic organization was fully set up
before his Mahasamadhi.
So extensive, unique, and complete is this legacy,will which the master knew. Thus did Yogananda in
His continuing wisdom see that all elements of a
legal and democratic organization was fully set up
before his Mahasamadhi.
that it has everything the devotee could ask from a
divinely inspired yogic path. It will serve as a
universal aid to the members of many other world
religions who have members who need the more
esoteric understanding to move forward in their
divine quest. It is far enough ahead of its time to
be valid for millennums to come.
It is amazing what unprovable schemes men will
come up with to gain followers and power.
And what titles they sometimes give themselves.
They usually begin with stories about Babaji coming
to them in form or dreams to tell them they must
now spread kriya yoga. Why make up fairytales -
just go and do what you were going to do anyways.
History is full of persons who claimed their sacred
missions and/or books were by divine command
and therefore their special status came from certain
angels. With usually no witnesses! Just think of how
many have claimed to be the return of Jesus over
the centuries! Yes, when people hear this from some
they just go running after them blindly with deep &
innocent faith.
This would be why Yogananda, as chief disciple in
His branch of His lineage called "closure" on any
future guruships in this line. He was the last one,
any claims to the contrary carry no value. This act
of 'closure' by the master can also be found in the
works of many great prophets. It is clearly was done
to protect the new devotee from misrepresentation,
the resulting confusion & loss of spiritual clarity.
Unlike some of these would be Kriya gurus of varied
quality, some of whom even left SRF to make their
own disappointing claims to fame [by their own
words I assure you], Yoganandas Dispensation has
a long validated history, and examples galore to
support its own authenticity.
And although Yogananda has shared with us many
divine visitations of great souls including Jesus,
Krishna, Yukteshwar, St. Frances etc, the greatness
of His life and work can stand fully on its own merits.
Had He not even mentioned any of this, the world
has still witnessed the great stature of this man of
God in many ways that count seriously enough to
claim Him as an major Avatar. His mission was very
far reaching and of profound depth of vision.
When one produces such an outstanding legacy of
advanced souls, history, and spiritual literature, and
inspiration to millions globally, and halfway through
His Mission is awarded India's highest spiritual title
"Paramahansa"] by His mentor Sri Yukteswar.
You can be sure that Babaji would not be sending
others to repeat a successfully launched mission
[and thus confuse] this great work.
He did have living, breathing predecessors who are
historically validated by circumstance and history,
both in spiritual literature & on film. We know with
full evidence the nature and wisdom of India's great
ones in the path of Kriya Yoga above all.
IMHO... PYisLove
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"You cannot reason your way into Self-Realization.
You cannot think your way into God-realization.
You can arrive at those exalted states only by using
the concentrated mind in meditation, going beyond
the intellect to perceive through the power of the
soul’s sixth sense.
“The freedom and joy and wisdom, the under-
standing, the love ---
everything that your heart has ever craved—
is waiting for you in God.”
Sri Daya Mata.” from her talk on -
"Exploring the inner world of the Spirit."
Friday, September 17, 2010
Daya Mata On Self-Realization
"You cannot reason your way into Self-Realization.
You cannot think your way into God-realization.
You can arrive at those exalted states only by using
the concentrated mind in meditation, going beyond
the intellect to perceive through the power of the
soul’s sixth sense.
“ The freedom and joy and wisdom, the under-
standing, the love ---
everything that your heart has ever craved—
is waiting for you in God.”
Sri Daya Mata.” from her talk on -
" Exploring the inner world of the Spirit."
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This is an accurate
and inspiring news article about a very spiritually advanced young
girl who knew what she was looking for. One who so greatly mastered divine
realization in this very life that she
deservedly became
the first woman Elected to lead a world wide NRM. |
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Reminds me about what Jesus once said; “pp When one finds that great treasure he goes and sells all that he has and buys that treasure” Paraphrased.... For Faye Wright [ Daya Mata] the Self-Realization Fellowship provided all She ever needed to take her to Reality[God]. There with Paramahansa Yogananda’s divine guidance she found the ideal teacher/mentor/living prophet, with whom she was able to serve humanity best and find her truth. I met her in person a few times and this is my view! She was a great saint in every regard. She therein served us all as her great family, and left us all with the most inspiring example of what a true, wise, and humble devotee is like. In Her leadership of SRF/YSS over that 55 years, she managed to bring great honor, respect, love and success to Yogananda’s Great Legacy. Daya Mata’s Savior Paramahansa Yogananda is a living prophet and she believed in the truth revealed through Him. |
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One does not become a living prophet by appointment and position only, but by the divinity and character of ones stature. Conscious oneness with the One Reality. Rare indeed is the person who reaches this state. |
Should a spiritual seeker get a degree in Theology?
Thoughts about getting a degree in theology and philosophy etc.
All education does some good, but Does it really work for us when it comes to spiritual growth/understanding/training etc?
Notes to a fellow seeker.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hi F;
I think your wandering will actually end up being your salvation!
Sorry to disturb your studies, but I could not help hearing in
your soul the longing of your heart for real TRUTH.
I deeply respect and understand your attitude in this regard.
And your present need to avoid too much debating..
Since we are all programmed by the " blind " from our birth, does the higher education process in theology, philosophy, religion etc reinforce that limited programming, or does in free us from it?
Is being part of this ongoing popular belief/education system part of the " many" whom Jesus says will go into the " wide gate" , that leads to destruction? [as it is written]
How can one become cognizant of a refreshingly clearer approach to the real nature of the" Christ" and become one of the " few" who enter in that narrow gate that leads to life[everlasting]?
Discovering this path of the few will lead you to the truths
that Jesus and [other world saviors] taught his apostles in private.
Remember Einstein, in his day all were being taught that the physical world was the ultimate final creation. He was one of a handful of students in the western world that saw through that myth. What saved him from Galileo's fate was the he proved his ideas mathematically, and times were different of course.
Or when Columbus [who did not discover America] sailed across the Atlantic in a tiny wooden ship, after 500+ years of the church telling Europeans that the earth was flat and was the center of the universe. He also was one of the few.
To find our " salvation" is a very similar situation, all those who believe there is only " one way" are being taught by those with dark glasses. Those who unfortunately have not known any other way. They are just doing the best that they know.
But where does that leave you - really?
But where does that leave you - really?
What do they give you when you Graduate?
Your very own lifetime pair of " dark glasses." And rare is the courageous soul who will take them off and become deprogrammed. History contains a wonderful list of persons who found "the way that leads to life," those few."
Persons like Charles Darwin, Sankara, Galileo, Socrates, Buddha, Krishna,
St. Paul, Paramahansa Yogananda, Luther, Nikola Tesla,
you've heard many of their names and stories no doubt.
Even JC was one of them!
When you are taught that any great person says there is only " one way" [his way], what does that really mean, and one way for whom.
He was not speaking for everyone in the world, or his way for all. Those would not be the words of a wise man, but rather of an arrogant man who would wishes to control everyone else. The truly wise are humble and open and are not seeking power and status. There are many good paths to the same goal of Self-Realization/salvation! What may be best for one persons may not be as effective for someone else who can get the same or better results from another approach. However - it may be quite true that there is only one way for you, and only you!
He was not speaking for everyone in the world, or his way for all. Those would not be the words of a wise man, but rather of an arrogant man who would wishes to control everyone else. The truly wise are humble and open and are not seeking power and status. There are many good paths to the same goal of Self-Realization/salvation! What may be best for one persons may not be as effective for someone else who can get the same or better results from another approach. However - it may be quite true that there is only one way for you, and only you!
Too many persons stop after reading the out of context comment in John 14, " I am the way,the truth and the life, no one comes to the father except through me." well, the problem is only clarified when we read a few versus further down, then do we see just who is really being referred to here. [ look it up !]
Do you realize that More that 3000 years before JC a Savior living in India said those same words. Who copied who?
It may be true that there is only " one way" for those who have decided to become devotees of Jesus. For them only is it true. And it is just as true that for the devotees of Lord Krishna he is their only way to salvation. When you adopt a path you should be loyal to it. If it is a true path created by a true god -realized prophet [ one who knows the Reality] it will take you all the way there...
It is rather simplistic and immature to imagine that in this world there is only one way to do anything! you can get to the other side of the world by traveling in any direction you please.
The important common element about their lives is what one should focus on.
This is our greatest challenge, no matter what our background, to deprogram ourselves from the limiting ideas we are being taught by those who still wear dark glasses.
" wisdom is not revealed to the scholarly[the wise and prudent], but unto the babes." pp
It is then only, that we will no longer " see through a glass darkly."
That dark glass is the programming received from our ancestors , our culture, and teachers in the present lifetime. However, if one is really earnestly looking, a real teacher of light will come into your life. Such special teachers are almost never found in popular institutions. And though having departed this world of matter, they are the only true living prophets.
The problem is few of us are so courageous, or even near being geniuses.
But Yoga Meditation is the great way for those of all paths.
But Yoga Meditation is the great way for those of all paths.
So there are many ways to do the same job. And many great souls in the worlds history past and present have tried so hard to teach us all, even the most average of persons - just how to open that door to self-realization and higher awareness.
I am sharing these thoughts with you as I sense you are on the verge of deeper understandings about this life.
Think on these things.........in the meantime....
I wish you well in your studies.
Sincerely, PYislove
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Presence and Wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda said;
"I see this little body as frozen sky;
and as I meditate the body becomes the vast sky,
swept up in the infinitude of God.
Frozen sky means frozen fancy,
frozen imagination as the images in a dream.
In dreams you see people born and laugh and die,
but when you wake up everything is gone.
Similarly, this body is a condensation
of the vastness of space.
But that is not how it appears to you.
When you are awake in ordinary consciousness,
the body and its circumscriptions seem real,
but you are actually dreaming.
When you will forsake the dream of
delusion in the wakefulness of meditation,
you will realize that your earthly experiences
were frozen thoughts of God.
To get out of this dream you must wake up in Him.
That wakefulness is reality!
That is what I see every minute, every second;
"I see this little body as frozen sky;
and as I meditate the body becomes the vast sky,
swept up in the infinitude of God.
Frozen sky means frozen fancy,
frozen imagination as the images in a dream.
In dreams you see people born and laugh and die,
but when you wake up everything is gone.
Similarly, this body is a condensation
of the vastness of space.
But that is not how it appears to you.
When you are awake in ordinary consciousness,
the body and its circumscriptions seem real,
but you are actually dreaming.
When you will forsake the dream of
delusion in the wakefulness of meditation,
you will realize that your earthly experiences
were frozen thoughts of God.
To get out of this dream you must wake up in Him.
That wakefulness is reality!
That is what I see every minute, every second;
That consciousness remains with Me.
From Yogananda's " Journey to Self-Realization "
by Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers, LA USA
For Free Instructions on " How to Meditate" please go to;
www.yogananda-srf.org
From Yogananda's " Journey to Self-Realization "
by Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers, LA USA
For Free Instructions on " How to Meditate" please go to;
www.yogananda-srf.org
Friday, September 03, 2010
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
THE WISDOM OF PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
Paramahansa Yogananda founded the Self-Realization Fellowship/YSS as his only authorized channel to represent his work, writings, Kriya Yoga teachings, and spiritual presence in this world.
This renowned Master clearly understood the fact that no single book represents some God's only truth.
Nor is any book necessarily some God's perfect words - in this world nothing is perfect.
Time, errors, translations, local traditions, copies, political and religious motives also change things.
Sometimes accidentally - sometimes intentionally. There are in existence over 15,000 manuscripts of TNT In Greek and V Latin - have fun!
The same reasons why your God does not guarantee inerrancy of ancient writings, is the same reason why that same God does not prevent wars. Which is worse?
Yogananda's solution to the mass of confusion about what scripture really means or really said was;
If one can go into the future and prophesy, one can also go backwards in time and observe what was actually happening in ancient times.
Interpreting anyone's words literally may have meaning, but it is only the surface or superficial ideas. Meanings of truth go much deeper .
It is like the ocean, when you look at the surface you see very little of what the ocean really consists of - go deeper and you may get the whole picture...
It is written "And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not......"That light was the true light, which lighteth every man that comes into the world." NT KJV John Ch 1
Paramahansa Yogananda speaks;
This renowned Master clearly understood the fact that no single book represents some God's only truth.
Nor is any book necessarily some God's perfect words - in this world nothing is perfect.
Time, errors, translations, local traditions, copies, political and religious motives also change things.
Sometimes accidentally - sometimes intentionally. There are in existence over 15,000 manuscripts of TNT In Greek and V Latin - have fun!
The same reasons why your God does not guarantee inerrancy of ancient writings, is the same reason why that same God does not prevent wars. Which is worse?
Yogananda's solution to the mass of confusion about what scripture really means or really said was;
"The only reliable standard of scriptural
interpretation is the testimony of actual
perception - to go into that state of
consciousness in which the prophets
perceived the truths they expounded
and thereby witness the meaning they intended."
If one can go into the future and prophesy, one can also go backwards in time and observe what was actually happening in ancient times.
Interpreting anyone's words literally may have meaning, but it is only the surface or superficial ideas. Meanings of truth go much deeper .
It is like the ocean, when you look at the surface you see very little of what the ocean really consists of - go deeper and you may get the whole picture...
It is written "And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not......"That light was the true light, which lighteth every man that comes into the world." NT KJV John Ch 1
This matter is clearly explained and witnessed in the worlds newest sacred scripture; “The Second Coming of Christ; Resurrecting the Christ Within You.”
Pages 20 & 21, volume 1
© SRF Publishers 2004, LA USA.
Available in HC or Trade paperback ed.
Paramahansa Yogananda speaks;
“Even the light of the sun is considered darkness, because it is part of the physical world of duality; its grossness, also, hides the greater light of God. Only in spiritually transcendent ecstatic states is there no duality of day and night, light and darkness, but God’s light alone. Just behind the darkness of closed eyes in meditation shines that radiance of God.
“Man is blinded by the relativities of life. Without the aid of physical light he sees darkness. But beyond that darkness is another light that pervades the world, providing the life and energy that sustains the whole universe.* The auroral rays of astral lifetrons are a spiritual ectoplasm around the entire cosmos. Out of the astral light, God is creating planets and universes. I am in that light all the time; I see everything aglow with that heavenly essence - all physical manifestation emanates from that astral light, and that light emanates from the creative manifestation of God as light.
“If you saw God right now, you would see Him as one mass of light scintillating over the whole universe.
As I close my eyes in ecstasy everything melts into that great Light. It is not imagination; rather, the perception of the Sole Reality of being. Whatever is seen in that state will happen; that is the proof of the reality of that Omnipresent Light of all becomings.
“Man is so drunk with delusion, it obliterates his true perception so that the darkness of his ignorance (maya) cannot apprehend the light of God vibrating everywhere. Both Cosmic delusion and individual illusion of ignorance (avidya) work together to thus obscure and confound the soul’s inherent sense of God’s omnipresence. In meditation this darkness of sensory dependence goes away and intuition prevails, revealing oneself as light in the magnitude of a whole universe of light.”
*the existence of this universal astral light is discussed in greater detail by physicists in a footnote by the publisher on said pages…..
Other experiences of this light [in Samadhi] are also testified in Yogananda's spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi” Published by Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers LA USA.
See Chapter 14 and other indexed references in this book…..
Saturday, August 09, 2008
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The Selflessness of Paramahansa Yogananda
The Master once said -
"I own nothing, yet I have everything.
Sometimes I have given away my last dollar.
But I was never left out.
God has always provided for me.
I am very rich in that respect, even though
poor outside -poor, not by compulsion,
but by my own willingness.
If I have my father with me,
what riches more can I want?
That is the teaching of the East.
That is what all Americans need to remember.
Behind the dollar, behind all your efforts,
is that great power.
And if that power wishes you to have the right job,
the right anything, you will have it tomorrow,
if you are in tune with God.
Everything was given to me that way.
And I gave it all away to the cause,
that I not be a slave to anyone or anything."
by Paramahansa Yogananda,
from page 205 ,Journey to Self-Realization,
© Self-Realization Publishers LA USA
"I own nothing, yet I have everything.
Sometimes I have given away my last dollar.
But I was never left out.
God has always provided for me.
I am very rich in that respect, even though
poor outside -poor, not by compulsion,
but by my own willingness.
If I have my father with me,
what riches more can I want?
That is the teaching of the East.
That is what all Americans need to remember.
Behind the dollar, behind all your efforts,
is that great power.
And if that power wishes you to have the right job,
the right anything, you will have it tomorrow,
if you are in tune with God.
Everything was given to me that way.
And I gave it all away to the cause,
that I not be a slave to anyone or anything."
by Paramahansa Yogananda,
from page 205 ,Journey to Self-Realization,
© Self-Realization Publishers LA USA
Monday, May 12, 2008
What is Truth
by Yogananda
by Yogananda
In the simplest terms, Yog ananda says;
"Truth is exact correspondence with Reality."
“Truth is a very ambiguous word;
it is a difficult concept to explain.
Everyone has convictions they swear to as truth.
But among countless differing ideas,
what is really true?
Truth is relative and truth is absolute.
It passes through many evolutions in the relative
stages before it reaches the absolute.
For example, two people are discussing a
business venture. One makes a proposal that
is sure to bring success, and the other person
makes a counter proposal that accomplishes
the same goal but has additional advantages.
But then a third person
comes long and has an even better idea.
Each method was “true” in its own right,
but in a relative sense.
In the absolute sense, anything that contradicts true
happiness is untruth, and that which gives
permanent happiness is truth. Permanent happiness
refers not to the temporary thrill that
comes with material success and pleasure, but in
the joy found in the soul’s attunement with God.
By this standard you can judge any action you
perform as to its projected end result-whether or
not that action will promote lasting happiness.”
From “Journey to Self-Realization, pp 107
© Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers LA USA
Friday, April 25, 2008
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When Paramahansa Yogananda was a baby in
His mother’s arms, the child of the Holy
Mother & Holy Father from Gorakpur, India.
He was presented for a darshan to the great
Yogi/prophet Lahiri Mahasaya in Banares,
India(1825-1898.).
Yogananda's devout Hindu parents were
Kriya yoga disciples of this modern Yogi.
Lahiri Mahasaya said to Yoganandas mother,
"Little mother, thy son will be a Yogi.
As a spiritual engine he will carry
many souls to God's kingdom."
(page 17, Autobiography of a Yogi)
This powerful comment on Yoganandas destiny was more than prophecy, it was also a special permission spiritualized into the ether for all of Yoganandas work which would eventually
materialize as a living, inspiring, dynamic, non-sectarian global NRM, the Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Sat Sanga.
A permission that no doubt originally came from Mahavatar Babaji, as witnessed from Yoganandas visit by the great Avatar Himself.
Such was Yoganandas humility that He would not undertake this venture to America without Babaji’s personal Blessing & verification of this sacred mission. Which He received from Mahavatar Babji in person.
This is the true nature of a great souls word, it always materializes as he promises.
It is also significant in this plan that Yogananda was trained specifically for this challenging mission, and came to America by official invitation from Unitarians to speak at a global religious conference.
The actual reason why Lahiri Mahasaya forbad others from starting organizations of any kind was not just specifically because of the yogic traditions. Instead, it was because the future launching of this great new spiritual dispensation was to be carried out by Yogananda on a vast global scale.
His mother’s arms, the child of the Holy
Mother & Holy Father from Gorakpur, India.
He was presented for a darshan to the great
Yogi/prophet Lahiri Mahasaya in Banares,
India(1825-1898.).
Yogananda's devout Hindu parents were
Kriya yoga disciples of this modern Yogi.
Lahiri Mahasaya said to Yoganandas mother,
"Little mother, thy son will be a Yogi.
As a spiritual engine he will carry
many souls to God's kingdom."
(page 17, Autobiography of a Yogi)
This powerful comment on Yoganandas destiny was more than prophecy, it was also a special permission spiritualized into the ether for all of Yoganandas work which would eventually
materialize as a living, inspiring, dynamic, non-sectarian global NRM, the Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Sat Sanga.
A permission that no doubt originally came from Mahavatar Babaji, as witnessed from Yoganandas visit by the great Avatar Himself.
Such was Yoganandas humility that He would not undertake this venture to America without Babaji’s personal Blessing & verification of this sacred mission. Which He received from Mahavatar Babji in person.
This is the true nature of a great souls word, it always materializes as he promises.
It is also significant in this plan that Yogananda was trained specifically for this challenging mission, and came to America by official invitation from Unitarians to speak at a global religious conference.
The actual reason why Lahiri Mahasaya forbad others from starting organizations of any kind was not just specifically because of the yogic traditions. Instead, it was because the future launching of this great new spiritual dispensation was to be carried out by Yogananda on a vast global scale.
The Kriya masters well knew the needs of modern times and how things would work out best. The denials were given to others so that they would not attempt to pre-empt this divine plan reserved for one particular Yogi who would be chosen as the most suitable for this great task.
Further evidence of the above idea is mentioned by another credible witness, Sananda Ghosh, author of Yoganandas Biography 'Mejda.'
See chapter seven entitled 'Chittagong,' where Lahiri Mahasaya appears to Yogananda and his younger Brother Sananda in a Litchi tree orchard.
Further evidence of the above idea is mentioned by another credible witness, Sananda Ghosh, author of Yoganandas Biography 'Mejda.'
See chapter seven entitled 'Chittagong,' where Lahiri Mahasaya appears to Yogananda and his younger Brother Sananda in a Litchi tree orchard.
The folllowing message delivered by Lahiri
Mahasaya is an inspiration for all devotees.
"Jaiastu ( Victory be with you )Lahiri Mahasaya said,
" Mukunda, it is God's wish that I come to you
today. Remember what I say to you.
You have come on earth as God's representative
to fulfill His wishes. Your body is His temple,
sanctified by prayers and meditation.
Do not run after material pleasures
and satisfaction. You will show the way that leads
to true happiness;and by your spiritual knowledge
you will deliver those who are suffering in
ignorance. Never forget that you are one with
Maha Purusha (The Great Soul, a title of the
Supreme Spirit), attained only by those who
are supremely successful in meditation.
Your body, mind and life must never deviate
from the thought of God, even for a moment.
The blessings of the Infinite Father are upon
you. Your faith in Him must be absolute.
He will protect you from all dangers.
In this world only He is eternal; all else is
transient and unreliable. One day your
ideas of Yoga will inspire all mankind.
Mukunda, march onward!"...........end
Here again in front of another witness who wrote his book, we have Lahiri Mahasaya prophesying an extraordinary role for Paramahansa Yogananda in the future, and advising Him to prepare His life for
the helping of struggling humankind.
Mahasaya is an inspiration for all devotees.
"Jaiastu ( Victory be with you )Lahiri Mahasaya said,
" Mukunda, it is God's wish that I come to you
today. Remember what I say to you.
You have come on earth as God's representative
to fulfill His wishes. Your body is His temple,
sanctified by prayers and meditation.
Do not run after material pleasures
and satisfaction. You will show the way that leads
to true happiness;and by your spiritual knowledge
you will deliver those who are suffering in
ignorance. Never forget that you are one with
Maha Purusha (The Great Soul, a title of the
Supreme Spirit), attained only by those who
are supremely successful in meditation.
Your body, mind and life must never deviate
from the thought of God, even for a moment.
The blessings of the Infinite Father are upon
you. Your faith in Him must be absolute.
He will protect you from all dangers.
In this world only He is eternal; all else is
transient and unreliable. One day your
ideas of Yoga will inspire all mankind.
Mukunda, march onward!"...........end
Here again in front of another witness who wrote his book, we have Lahiri Mahasaya prophesying an extraordinary role for Paramahansa Yogananda in the future, and advising Him to prepare His life for
the helping of struggling humankind.
Here we should add comments by Yukteswar as written by Yogananda in His great autobiography. ............page 339.
" Yogananda, you have been surrounded from birth by direct disciples of Lahiri Mahasaya. The great master lived his sublime life in partial seclusion, and steadfastly refused to permit his followers to build any organization around his teachings. He nevertheless made a significant prediction.
"'About fifty years after my passing," he said, 'an account of my life will be written because of a deep interest in yoga that will arise in the west. The message of yoga will encircle the globe. It will aid in establishing the brotherhood of man:
a unity based on humanity's direct perception of the One Father."
" my son Yogananda," Sri Yukteswar went on, " You must do your part in spreading that message, and in writing that sacred life." [and it became so with the publication of Yoganandas inspiring book, " Autobiography of a Yogi." Thus fulfilling a prophecy made by Lahiri Mahasaya and Sri Yukteswar many years earlier.
" Yogananda, you have been surrounded from birth by direct disciples of Lahiri Mahasaya. The great master lived his sublime life in partial seclusion, and steadfastly refused to permit his followers to build any organization around his teachings. He nevertheless made a significant prediction.
"'About fifty years after my passing," he said, 'an account of my life will be written because of a deep interest in yoga that will arise in the west. The message of yoga will encircle the globe. It will aid in establishing the brotherhood of man:
a unity based on humanity's direct perception of the One Father."
" my son Yogananda," Sri Yukteswar went on, " You must do your part in spreading that message, and in writing that sacred life." [and it became so with the publication of Yoganandas inspiring book, " Autobiography of a Yogi." Thus fulfilling a prophecy made by Lahiri Mahasaya and Sri Yukteswar many years earlier.
Now, without diminishing the stature of Swami Vivekananda who came to America in 1893, it appears in the divine schema that he served as a special example and forerunner in this work of fully introducing the world outside of India to the Holy Sanatana Dharma.[The Eternal Religion]
There is also anecdotal evidence that Vivekananda was aware of Yoganandas birth and mission which took place that very same year that the swami was in America.
This was evidenced by another witness, who is mentioned in classic Autobiography of a Yogi.
It is true that a number of noble Western philosophers previously had a seriously expressed interest/respect for India’s spiritual wisdom, but by and large they did not attain to that fullness of liberation to the same degree we see in the yogis of Babjis / Yoganandas lineage.
And other wonderful renowned lineages from sacred India. The record, I believe by now, has generously proved Paramahansa Yogananda to be to be the right soul for this job, at the
right place at the right time in Vedic spiritual history.
When persons suggest that some occurance may be truly "the will of God," one may look to a great life and its legacy such as that of
Yogananda to see divine will in action.
One should always ask, "what were the great powers that brought so many complex forces together over a period of time to create such an outstanding result?"
His spiritual attainment over many lifetimes,
his charisma, compassion, balance,
truthfulness, and understanding, divine love,
and intuitive insights, Wisdom, and other spiritual qualities.
His exquisite teaching abilities and mastery
of the English language which came so quickly,
and His powers of observation and creativity
made Him especially suitable to this project.
his charisma, compassion, balance,
truthfulness, and understanding, divine love,
and intuitive insights, Wisdom, and other spiritual qualities.
His exquisite teaching abilities and mastery
of the English language which came so quickly,
and His powers of observation and creativity
made Him especially suitable to this project.
Although not typical in Yogas past, creating an
organization was not unique when Yogananda
began Self-Realization Fellowship /YSS in America.
Back in the 8th century, it was the incomparable Adi
Shankara, who widely reorganized Hinduism when
He established 21 monastic orders and four papal
centers in the Indian subcontinent. These were to
represent the Holy Vedic tradition of the Hindus
and were intitially overseen by four great disciples.
The effect of His great work was to protect sacred
Hinduism from extermination by less civilized
invaders who often came in hoards from the west.
These great monastic orders are still function-
ing to this day. Although He was a major Savior/
Avatar, He was able to accomplish his work without
creating a new religion. This, I believe is great food
for thought! Considering the great status of his soul
and the vast and varied cultures being dealt with.
organization was not unique when Yogananda
began Self-Realization Fellowship /YSS in America.
Back in the 8th century, it was the incomparable Adi
Shankara, who widely reorganized Hinduism when
He established 21 monastic orders and four papal
centers in the Indian subcontinent. These were to
represent the Holy Vedic tradition of the Hindus
and were intitially overseen by four great disciples.
The effect of His great work was to protect sacred
Hinduism from extermination by less civilized
invaders who often came in hoards from the west.
These great monastic orders are still function-
ing to this day. Although He was a major Savior/
Avatar, He was able to accomplish his work without
creating a new religion. This, I believe is great food
for thought! Considering the great status of his soul
and the vast and varied cultures being dealt with.
After four relatively quiet years in Boston,
Mass., USA, Yogananda was called to California,
where Kriya - Yogoda teaching began to spread
like fire soon after His arrival.
This was the divine plan, first to be written/spoken declared in the worlds [soon to be] most common language.
Second, to be launched where so many of the
world’s great innovations are launched from,
"California", where else! This will become one
of the great spiritual links between India and
America. A true hormonizing of East and West!
Mass., USA, Yogananda was called to California,
where Kriya - Yogoda teaching began to spread
like fire soon after His arrival.
This was the divine plan, first to be written/spoken declared in the worlds [soon to be] most common language.
Second, to be launched where so many of the
world’s great innovations are launched from,
"California", where else! This will become one
of the great spiritual links between India and
America. A true hormonizing of East and West!
Paramahansa Yogananda has the distinction
of being one of the most photographed prophets
in history. And one of the few whose detailed
life record and teachings have thus far remained
intact with His organizaiton. Albeit, differing
opinions will no doubt always prevail!
Since Yoganandas pioneering work of sharing in
the field of the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga began, many Gurus of varying achievements have ventured out of sacred India to launch their own yoga paths and organizations.
of being one of the most photographed prophets
in history. And one of the few whose detailed
life record and teachings have thus far remained
intact with His organizaiton. Albeit, differing
opinions will no doubt always prevail!
Since Yoganandas pioneering work of sharing in
the field of the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga began, many Gurus of varying achievements have ventured out of sacred India to launch their own yoga paths and organizations.
Of these there are a few misguided "gurus" out
there who attack Yogananda and brand Him as
a odd renegade Yogi for starting an organization.
Yogananda really had no choice - either you stay
small in a dusty little ashram, or if growth of Kriya is
astronomical, it must take on an organized structure
of some sort to keep things flowing with the least problems.
It's like the difference of a dozen homes located out
in the country compared to the organizational needs
of a large metropolis. It is this very organization that
is the key to protecting this modern Kriya Yoga
science revelation from deterioration and confusion.
from religious hijackers and false prophets.
A process already taking place in the organizations
of certain other groups outside of SRF. Where even
the Masters honored name is sometimes rarely mentioned,
and where others have attempted to pose as gurus in
this same lineage against the wishes of Yogananda.
there who attack Yogananda and brand Him as
a odd renegade Yogi for starting an organization.
Yogananda really had no choice - either you stay
small in a dusty little ashram, or if growth of Kriya is
astronomical, it must take on an organized structure
of some sort to keep things flowing with the least problems.
It's like the difference of a dozen homes located out
in the country compared to the organizational needs
of a large metropolis. It is this very organization that
is the key to protecting this modern Kriya Yoga
science revelation from deterioration and confusion.
from religious hijackers and false prophets.
A process already taking place in the organizations
of certain other groups outside of SRF. Where even
the Masters honored name is sometimes rarely mentioned,
and where others have attempted to pose as gurus in
this same lineage against the wishes of Yogananda.
There have been a few others who cursed
organizations, yet their own followers created
organizations in their names after their demise.
There are some who while speaking against orgs are
actually[sneakily] in the process of creating
organizations themselves. Yes, I have met such
people. It seems that they do gain a number of
followers [seekers] who are attracted to the talk
that they will never have to join an organization,
many are being deceived! Alas, many Kriya
gurus are setting up organizations on different
scales. They sometimes are doing this while
criticizing SRF. Yogananda Himself was never
that fond of organizations. He did what He did
to fulfill the mandate imposed upon Him by
divine will.
organizations, yet their own followers created
organizations in their names after their demise.
There are some who while speaking against orgs are
actually[sneakily] in the process of creating
organizations themselves. Yes, I have met such
people. It seems that they do gain a number of
followers [seekers] who are attracted to the talk
that they will never have to join an organization,
many are being deceived! Alas, many Kriya
gurus are setting up organizations on different
scales. They sometimes are doing this while
criticizing SRF. Yogananda Himself was never
that fond of organizations. He did what He did
to fulfill the mandate imposed upon Him by
divine will.
It was the powerful materialization of the divine
will which the master knew. Thus did Yogananda in
His continuing wisdom see that all elements of a
legal and democratic organization was fully set up
before his Mahasamadhi.
So extensive, unique, and complete is this legacy,will which the master knew. Thus did Yogananda in
His continuing wisdom see that all elements of a
legal and democratic organization was fully set up
before his Mahasamadhi.
that it has everything the devotee could ask from a
divinely inspired yogic path. It will serve as a
universal aid to the members of many other world
religions who have members who need the more
esoteric understanding to move forward in their
divine quest. It is far enough ahead of its time to
be valid for millennums to come.
It is amazing what unprovable schemes men will
come up with to gain followers and power.
And what titles they sometimes give themselves.
They usually begin with stories about Babaji coming
to them in form or dreams to tell them they must
now spread kriya yoga. Why make up fairytales -
just go and do what you were going to do anyways.
History is full of persons who claimed their sacred
missions and/or books were by divine command
and therefore their special status came from certain
angels. With usually no witnesses! Just think of how
many have claimed to be the return of Jesus over
the centuries! Yes, when people hear this from some
they just go running after them blindly with deep &
innocent faith.
This would be why Yogananda, as chief disciple in
His branch of His lineage called "closure" on any
future guruships in this line. He was the last one,
any claims to the contrary carry no value. This act
of 'closure' by the master can also be found in the
works of many great prophets. It is clearly was done
to protect the new devotee from misrepresentation,
the resulting confusion & loss of spiritual clarity.
Unlike some of these would be Kriya gurus of varied
quality, some of whom even left SRF to make their
own disappointing claims to fame [by their own
words I assure you], Yoganandas Dispensation has
a long validated history, and examples galore to
support its own authenticity.
And although Yogananda has shared with us many
divine visitations of great souls including Jesus,
Krishna, Yukteshwar, St. Frances etc, the greatness
of His life and work can stand fully on its own merits.
Had He not even mentioned any of this, the world
has still witnessed the great stature of this man of
God in many ways that count seriously enough to
claim Him as an major Avatar. His mission was very
far reaching and of profound depth of vision.
When one produces such an outstanding legacy of
advanced souls, history, and spiritual literature, and
inspiration to millions globally, and halfway through
His Mission is awarded India's highest spiritual title
"Paramahansa"] by His mentor Sri Yukteswar.
You can be sure that Babaji would not be sending
others to repeat a successfully launched mission
[and thus confuse] this great work.
He did have living, breathing predecessors who are
historically validated by circumstance and history,
both in spiritual literature & on film. We know with
full evidence the nature and wisdom of India's great
ones in the path of Kriya Yoga above all.
IMHO... PYisLove
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"You cannot reason your way into Self-Realization.
You cannot think your way into God-realization.
You cannot think your way into God-realization.
You can arrive at those exalted states only
by using the concentrated mind in meditation,
going beyond the intellect to perceive
through the power of the soul’s sixth sense.
The freedom and joy and wisdom,by using the concentrated mind in meditation,
going beyond the intellect to perceive
through the power of the soul’s sixth sense.
the understanding, the love ---
everything that your heart has ever craved—
is waiting for you in God.”
Sri Daya Mata.” from her talk on -
"Exploring the inner world of the Spirit."
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