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Kriya Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Siddhas, by Marshall Govindan, available in 10 languages. 320 pages. Price: USD$20.50, CAD$20.48 in Canada (inc gst). See... below for links to order in 10 languages. Patanjali refers to his yoga as "Kriya Yoga": the "yoga of action with awareness." His Yoga-Sutras are universally considered to be among the two or three most important texts in the field of yoga. Until now, commentators have treated it as a philosophical reference, and have largely ignored its implications for yogic practice. They have also ignored the fact that it is also an esoteric work, and that only initiates, with sufficient prior experience, can grasp its deeper meaning. This new translation and commentary provides a practical guide to Self-realization or enlightenment. It clearly explains how to apply Patanjali's profound philosophical teachings in everyday life, in any situation. When one practices the techniques of Kriya Yoga, it is like driving a powerful automobile. But without a roadmap, most students are "stuck in traffic" or at "dead ends." Now for the first time, there is a clear roadmap to guide the student to remarkable destinations. For more information or to order click on the link below: English edition: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/english/bookstore.htm German edition: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/german/shop.php#Patanjali French edition: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/french/bookstore.htm Portuguese edition: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/portuguese/bookstore.php Spanish edition: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/spanish/bookstore.htm Italian edition: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/italian/bookstore.php Estonian edition: https://pood.lilleoru.ee/toode/patandzali-joogasuutrad/ Russian edition: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/russian/books.htm Tamil edition: https://babajiskriyayogastore.in/index.php Hindi edition: https://babajiskriyayogastore.in/index.php

Una maravillosa e inspirada entrevista con Marshall Govindan para la película The Grand Self. En esta maravillosa entrevista para la película The Grand Self, Marshall Govindan ofrece respuestas inspiradas a las siguientes preguntas y más: ¿Cómo elimina la práctica de Kriya Yoga las causas del sufrimiento y trae la realización del Ser? ¿Por qué comienza el camino espiritual cuando estás preparado para no ser nadie especial y no experimentar nada especial? ¿Por qué desar...rollar la calma es el primer objetivo del Yoga? ¿Qué es mejor, el Yoga clásico o el Tantra? ¿Cómo podemos superar nuestro Karma, nuestros hábitos y tendencias? ¿Cómo podemos vencer a Maya, sintiéndonos limitados? ¿Cómo pueden el sufrimiento, la duda y la confusión convertirse en vehículos de gracia y sabiduría? ¿Cómo cambiar la lealtad del cuerpo vital (asiento de las emociones y los deseos) al ego en lealtad al ser psíquico? ¿Por qué dicen los Siddhas: "Dios existe en ti como tú"? y "¿El amor es Dios?". Estableciéndote en la conciencia del cuerpo de Luz, el verdadero Ser. ¿Por qué los últimos momentos de tu vida son los más importantes? para ver esto haga clic aquí https://youtu.be/xpgCZ1eZNWs See more

Dear Yoga student, Link to Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ydEOHZZdNQgvPt20TUitn... In addition to the new MP3 versions of our CDs, we also have another option for you to chant the names of God with the album Devotion. Each time you listen on one of the tracks inside the album on one of the platforms below, Babaji’s Kriya Yoga receives resources from the album's royalties. More information in the flyer below. Best wishes M.G. Satchidananda

Kriya Yoga Insights Along the Path, by Marshall Govindan and Jan Ahlund. On sale now. Table of Contents: Part 1: The Dilemma of human existence: Finding lasting happiness in things which do not last ... 1. Why Do We Practice Yoga? 2. Karma: Cause or Consequence? 1 3. Liking and Disliking: the Disease of the Mind 2 4. Doubts 5. Sincerity 6. The Eternal Smile Part 2: Finding the spiritual path 1. Guru Purnima and the Guru 2. Aspiration 3. Receiving the Grace of our Satguru Kriya Babaji Nagaraj 4. Discipleship or Devoteeship 5. The Significance of Initiation 6. What is Babaji's Kriya Yoga? 7. Imagine 8. Getting It and Keeping It 9. The Art of Meditation, You and What You Are Not 10. By Contentment, Supreme Joy is Attained 11. A Man's Home is His Ashram 12. Satsang 13. Sacred Space Part 3: Making our life our Yoga 1. Moving towards equilibrium: Calmly Active, Actively Calm 2. What the World Needs Now is Love and Compassion 3. Judgment, or How to Avoid Harming others and Ourselves 4. Yoga as a Social Movement 5. All countries are my homeland and all persons are part of my family 6. Holy madness, Kundalini, Shakti pat and Ego-Crushing 7. How do we know whether we are progressing spiritually? 8. The Yoga of the 21st Century 9. Tapas: Voluntary Self-Challenge 10. Samadhi 11. Kaivalyam: Absolute Freedom 12. Sadhana of Life 13. Questions and answers - How should we concentrate in practicing mantras? - How to balance internal and external focus, in order to optimize both? - In Advaita Vedanta, one focuses only on the Self. Why do we have other points of focus in Babaji's Kriya Yoga? - How does Babaji's Kriya Yoga compare with the Kriya Yoga promoted by Yogananda and his successors? Look inside the book and/or order here: English: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/english/bookstore.htm... In India: https://babajiskriyayogastore.in/index.php... French: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/french/bookstore.htm... German: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/german/shop.php... Spanish: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/spanish/bookstore.htm... Portuguese: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/portuguese/bookstore.php... Italian: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/italian/bookstore.php... Estonian: https://pood.lilleoru.ee/.../kriya-jooga-teekonnal.../

B a b a j i ’ s Kriya Yoga Journal Volume 27, Number 4 Winter 2021 Inside current issue:... 1. Samadhi: How long will it take? Or, how to stop wasting time and remain awake, by M.G. Satchidananda 4. The Yamas versus the Pandemic and the Climate Crisis, by M. G. Satchidananda 8. News and Notes To read these articles click here: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/eng/free-journal-form.htm

Mahasamadhi of Kriya Yogi Barfani Dadaji. December 24, 21:45 pm, in Indore, India, marked the auspicious mahasamadhi of a great saint and siddha, Barfani Dadaji during which he made a conscious exit from the physical body after an extremely long life. In July 2002, I spent several days with Barfani Dadaji, in his ashram, in Indore, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Barfani means covered in snow ", and Dádaji means beloved uncle "Barfani Dadaji was reported to be a...Continue reading

Nesta maravilhosa entrevista para o filme The Grand Self, Marshall Govindan nos deu respostas inspiradas para as perguntas a seguir e mais: Como a prática de Kriya elimina as causas do sofrimento e traz a Autorrealização? Por que um caminho espiritual começa quando você está pronto para deixar de ser alguém especial e não querer experimentar nada de especial? Por que primeiro objetivo no Yoga é desenvolver calma?... O que é melhor: o Yoga Clássico ou o Tantra? Como podemos subjugar Maya, sentindo que somos limitados? Como é que o sofrimento, a dúvida e a confusão podem se tornar veículos de graça e sabedoria? Como mudar a aliança do corpo vital, o assento das emoções e dos desejos, do ego para o ser psíquico? Por que os Siddhas dizem: Deus existem em você como você? e Amor é Deus? Tornar-se estabelecido na consciência do corpo de Luz, o verdadeiro Self. Por que os últimos momentos de sua vida são os mais importantes? Para assistir gratuitamente clique aqui https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//bky-grand-self-movie-sat English https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//bky-grand-self-movie-sat

In this wonderful interview for The Grand Self movie, Marshall Govindan provides inspired answers to the following questions and more: How does the practice of Kriya Yoga eliminate the causes of suffering and bring Self-realization? Why does a spiritual path begin when you are ready to be no one special and to experience nothing special?... Why developing calmness is the first objective in Yoga? Which is better: Classical Yoga or Tantra? How can we overcome our Karma, habits and tendencies? How can we overcome Maya, feeling limited? How can suffering, doubt and confusion become vehicles of grace and wisdom? How to change the allegiance of the vital body, the seat of emotions and desires, from the ego to the psychic being? Why do the Siddhas say: God exists in you as you? and Love is God? Becoming established in the awareness of the Light body, the true Self. Why the last moments of your life are the most important? Note: to view German and French versions go to our website. Other language versions will be added in the coming weeks. To view it for free click here: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//bky-grand-self-movie-sat

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Yoga is the Practical side of All Religions By M. G. Satchidananda What is Yoga? What is religion? In this article, I invite you, the reader, to reflect deeply on these questions to align your practice of Yoga with your deepest held religious convictions, values, and aspirations. ... Is Yoga religious? The Superior Court of Quebec said Yes, after I testified for 12 hours over three days. I am reminded of the last time I was interviewed on the question of whether Yoga is religious. It was in the Superior Court of Quebec at the Palais de Justice in Old Montreal in 1979. The occasion was a lawsuit that our Canadian Babaji Yoga Society, a non-profit registered educational charity (not a religious society), launched against the City of Outremont, for its refusal to grant us a property tax exemption for our ashram, a triplex apartment building in Outremont, Montreal. I was required to testify in court for 12 hours over three days in response to questions from three opposing lawyers about the meaning of Yoga and why our Yoga ashram should be accorded equal status with the Church, and other religious institutions, and be granted the exemption from property taxation that they enjoyed. At the end of the first day, an expert witness, a professor of religion at the University of Montreal, who was assisting the lawyers representing the city of Outremont, told me in private that he thought he was on the wrong side. The opposing lawyers wanted to know everything from A to Z about Yoga and how we lived at our ashram. Answering their questions was like playing chess, as they attempted to lead me into legal traps. Each day, to prepare for my testimony before going to court, I meditated on the answers to all of the questions I hoped they would not ask me. At the end of the trial, the elderly judge stated that he had presided over court hearings for more than 30 years and that he had never been so spiritually elevated. He said that our trial had been like a seminar on God. He ruled in our favor, and our ashram benefited from a property tax exemption. Two years later, after Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau managed to repatriate North American law and Canada created its own Human Rights Commission, a lawyer from this new commission informed me that, by winning this case, we had created an important precedent for all of Canada with respect to Yoga and other alternative spiritual and religious organizations. The word Yoga has become a homograph In recent decades, the word Yoga has become a homograph, a word with multiple meanings. Continued here: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//journal-spring-19-art.php Portuguese: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-port-no-1-outono French: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-F-Spring-19-art. German: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//KYJ-26-1-Fruhjahr-2019.p Spanish: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-S-Spring-19-art.

Order of Acharya’s: Annual report and plans for 2021 DO HELP US BRING BABAJI’S KRIYA YOGA TO PERSONS LIKE YOU ALL AROUND THE WORLD... This is a good time to consider making a donation to Babaji’s Kriya Yoga Order of Acharyas, to enable us to continue to bring Babaji’s Kriya Yoga to persons who otherwise would not be able to receive it.. In the past 12 months, since September 2019 the members of theOrder of Acharyas did the following: * Brought more than 100 initiation seminars to more than 1,000 participants living in 20 countries including Brazil, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, Russia, Estonia, Spain, Colombia, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, England, Bulgaria, Belgium, Australia, the USA and Canada. * Conducted a 4-day Satsang Leaders Training seminar for students from across India; and supported twice daily sadhana sessions for 100+ initiates in India online with Zoom since March 2020. continued here: English: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-english German: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020_german. French: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net///Fundraising_2020-fr.pdf Spanish: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-Spanish Portuguese: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-portugu Italian: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-italian

Order of Acharya’s: Annual report and plans for 2021 DO HELP US BRING BABAJI’S KRIYA YOGA TO PERSONS LIKE YOU ALL AROUND THE WORLD ... This is a good time to consider making a donation to Babaji’s Kriya Yoga Order of Acharyas, to enable us to continue to bring Babaji’s Kriya Yoga to persons who otherwise would not be able to receive it.. In the past 12 months, since September 2019 the members of theOrder of Acharyas did the following: * Brought more than 100 initiation seminars to more than 1,000 participants living in 20 countries including Brazil, India, Japan, Sri Lanka, Russia, Estonia, Spain, Colombia, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, England, Bulgaria, Belgium, Australia, the USA and Canada. * Conducted a 4-day Satsang Leaders Training seminar for students from across India; and supported twice daily sadhana sessions for 100+ initiates in India online with Zoom since March 2020. continued here: English https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-english German: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020_german. French: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net///Fundraising_2020-fr.pdf Spanish: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-Spanish Portuguese: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-portugu Italian: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2020-italian

Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary By M. G. Satchidananda Today, October 2, 2020 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi, who lead the non-violent movement for India’s independence. Yogi S.A.A. Ramaiah modeled his life on Gandhi’s teachings. Yogi Ramaiah was born in 1923 in Tamil Nadu, south India. He grew up during the period when Gandhi’s teachings and efforts to obtain India’s independence through non-violent means dominated the thinking ...Continue reading

We returned from the Badrinath pilgrimage 2 weeks ago, along with 26 pilgrims from 14 countries. It was our best pilgrimage to Badrinath to date, because we we...re able to fully utilize the nearly completed ashram there, and enjoyed very good weather. Every was healthy safe and joyous throughout the pilgrimage. We had group sadhana from 6:30 am to 8:00 am every morning, some outings to Vyasa Gufa and Vasudhara Falls in Mana, and the glacier at the base of Mt Neelakantan, 18 postures class every day from 3:30 pm to 5:00, followed by group sadhana, and a lecture by me or kirtan at 8 pm. We had a couple of mantra yagnas in the new mantra yagna peetam in the southeast corner. We prepared breakfast and supper at the communal kitchen every day during our 8 days there. We prepared a new garden area for planting of vegetables and flowers next spring, when Badrinath reopens during the first week of May 2018. I have attached a few photographs taken there 10 days ago. Durga and I will lead a pilgrimage again there September 20 to October 9, 2018; Gurudasan and Kriyanandamayi, our Tamil speaking acharyas from Salem and Colombo will lead a group to Badrinath from those areas May 18 to June 1, 2018. Jai Babaji M. Govindan Satchidananda

The GRAND SELF MOVIE: I am delighted to inform you of the release of this new movie today. I am featured in this film along with many extraordinary experts. You can see the trailer here: https://www.grandselfmovie.com/a/33391/uLiv9v9V We are all magnificent in our essence. Our limited beliefs have been covering up the Truth of who we really are. In this true story that inspires and entertains, this extraordinary 2 hour long documentary film will elevate your consciousness.... Filmed in 7 countries in 2020 and created by multiple award-winning conscious filmmakers. Heres a quick synopsis: GRAND SELF MOVIE: Magnificence is Who We Are...Lets allow it We are all magnificent in our essence. Our limiting beliefs have been covering up the truth of who we really are. These limiting beliefs have formed a false image that believes it is separate from its source. Since our entire reality reflects what we believe about ourselves, weve either consciously or unconsciously created a world that mirrors our subconscious conditioning. Now we are awakening to the truth of our divine essence and creating a new world that reflects the light and perfection of the divine image we are meant to be. You can see the trailer here: https://www.grandselfmovie.com/a/33391/uLiv9v9V This is a really an impactful movie that awakens more of our inner potential. What a perfect antidote to the fear and uncertainty so many of us are feeling. Comments Write a comment... Michelle Cole August 25 at 3:03 PM Hey Everyone, Just created a new music website. When you get a chance please check out www.michellejcole.com

Blockages and the Divine Heart By M. G. Satchidananda Have you noticed that your mind often returns to particular memories or feelings? They may be related to certain individuals with whom you have some unresolved issues? Or they may be associated with past experiences which were very pleasurable, for example related to food, sex, winning in some competitive sport? Or they may be associated with experiences that were difficult, that you fear repeating: being attacked physical...ly, a divorce, an embarrassing situation, rejection about others. Have you wondered why? In the literature of Classical Yoga and Tantra, these are referred to as vasanas or tendencies, and in modern discussions of the body-mind we might hear them referred to commonly as blockages. In the course of a single day, thousands of things are experienced through one or more of the five senses. Most of them pass through you. You dont give them a second thought. But some of them set off a chain of thoughts and feelings, linked to memories and blockages: those that are problematic, or which involve some extraordinary enjoyment. The experiences that get stuck, that form blockages, are ones that we cling to. continued here English: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//journal-spring-14-art.php Franais : https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-F-Spring-14-art. Deutsch : https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//KYJ-21-1-Fruhjahr-2014.p Portuguese : https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-port-no-1-outono Spanish : https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-S-Spring-14-art.

How do we know whether we are progressing spiritually?" by Marshall Govindan How do we know whether we are progressing spiritually? This is an important question which every spiritual aspirant asks themselves at one time or another. It is also not an easy answer, because the spiritual path is progressive, and because the spirit has no form, it is difficult to measure. So, before defining progress, let us define what we mean by the "spiritual."...Continue reading

Namaste, Saturday August 8 is the date when my recorded interview will be aired. I recently recorded a conversation with my friend and colleague Kelly Blaser about the Power of Meditation for bringing spaciousness to our minds and hearts. We went deep into perspectives on:... Why spiritual realization is the starting point of a complete transformation of human nature at all levels. Who was Sri Aurobindo and how are his teachings relevant to the subject of transforming difficult emotions through meditative practices; Why the vital body, the seat of emotions and desires, must be transformed. How mental delusion obscures and how grace reveals truth according to Saivism. I participated in the inspiring set of conversations collected in this years Power of Meditation Summit. You can listen in for free to any of the interviews which I and 15+ other highly skilled meditation teachers recorded on : The Power of Meditation: Meditative Practices, Dharma Teachings, and Creative Action to Transform the World August 3 - 12, 2020 ~ FREE Online Its free to sign up, so click here now to reserve your spot: https://su435.isrefer.com/go/pom/mgovi/

Namaste, I recently recorded a conversation with my friend and colleague Kelly Blaser about the Power of Meditation for bringing spaciousness to our minds and hearts. We went deep into perspectives on: Why spiritual realization is the starting point of a complete transformation of human nature at all levels. Who was Sri Aurobindo and how are his teachings relevant to the subject of transforming difficult emotions through meditative practices; Why the vital body, the sea...t of emotions and desires, must be transformed. How mental delusion obscures and how grace reveals truth according to Saivism. I participated in the inspiring set of conversations collected in this years Power of Meditation Summit. You can listen in for free to any of the interviews which I and 15+ other highly skilled meditation teachers recorded on : The Power of Meditation: Meditative Practices, Dharma Teachings, and Creative Action to Transform the World August 3 - 12, 2020 ~ FREE Online Its free to sign up, so click here now to reserve your spot: https://su435.isrefer.com/go/pom/mgovi/

Siddhanta, Advaita and Yoga: conference by M. G. Satchidananda July 5, 2020 on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqsYlPkU5fw We have the pleasure to invite you to a conference, Siddhantha, Advaita and Yoga, which has been prepared by Marshall Govindan Satchidananda to celebrate our Guru lineage of Babaji and the 18 Siddhas. I am sure that many of you have found some answers in your practice of Yoga and Vedanta. Today, I propose to explore some questions and answers ...which may assist you. I invite you to participate actively in this session as a practitioner of jnana yoga, which is the application of the intellect to wisdom teachings and the experience of truth or Sat. I will also share many photos and paintings to help illustrate these. French version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xjzxz8tP6k Spanish version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zexMd6QSkyM Portuguese version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVUnTI7hKo8 Italian version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHiHT5VTYV4

Love is God, Anbu Sivam by M. G. Satchidananda What is my purpose? Why am I suffering? Who Am I? ... Eventually, everyone must confront these fundamental, existential questions. Yoga teaches that these questions can motivate each of us to free ourselves from the limitations of human nature. Finding answers to these questions is wisdom, or Jnana Yoga. A student of yoga, or sadhak, one who practices the discipline of Yoga, will benefit from understanding the wisdom teachings of the Yoga Siddhas, those who have overcome the limitations of human nature and have realized its potential perfection, known as siddhi. The Siddhas teach that our human nature is subject to three stains or fetters known as malas: first, ignorance of our true identity, or egoism, known as the anava mala; second, maya, mental delusion; and third, karma, the consequences of our past thoughts, words, and actions. They teach us that Yoga is the process of purifying ourselves of these three stains. By doing so, we weaken the afflictions, which are the source of our suffering, and become Self-realized. In his Yoga Sutras, Patanjali tells us: Ignorance, egoism, attachment, aversion and clinging to life are the five afflictions. The Yoga Sutras, II:3 These afflictions in their subtle form are destroyed by tracing their cause back to their origin. The Yoga Sutras, II:10 In the active state, these fluctuations arising within consciousness are destroyed by meditation. The Yoga Sutras, II:11 The five afflictions maintain our false identify and separation from the Self. On the subtle level, they exist as subconscious impressions (samskaras). They can be eliminated only by returning to the source through the various levels of samadhi (cognitive absorption), during which you repeatedly identify with the true Self. The little i becomes subsumed gradually in the great I, and as it does, the subconscious impressions dissolve. In Verse I.12, Patanjali gives us the means: by the constant practice of detachment. Ask yourself, who is attached? Who is suffering? Who feels aversion? Patanjali goes onto to tell us about karma. continued here: English: http://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//XRY/Journal-Spring-18.pdf French: http://babajiskriyayoga.net//VET-J/Journal-F-Spring-18.pdf German: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//KYJ-25-1-Fruhjahr-2018.p Spanish: http://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//T/Journal-S-Spring_18.pdf Portuguese http://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//BKYJ_Brasil_outono_2018.p

Equanimity: keeping calm when life brings disturbance By M. G. Satchidananda The first and last objective of a Yoga which includes all five planes of existence is equanimity. Equanimity means remaining calm or equal minded towards all sources of disturbance. Whether life brings you what you want or dont want, success or setback, praise or blame, pleasure or pain, work or play, support or opposition, indeed, any of the dualities or pairs of opposites. As Ramana Maharshi famo...usly replied, when asked to describe his state of enlightenment: "Now, nothing can disturb me anymore." Probably, his questioner was expecting him to describe the sixth inter-galactic dimension beyond time and space! This is my favorite description of "enlightenment" because it is so down to earth, and so instructive to what each of us must do in the face of lifes challenges. Enlightenment is a much abused and misunderstood term today. Enlightenment is a steady permanent state of Self realization. It is therefore limited to the spiritual dimension of our human nature. But enlightenment in a diseased body or mind is not perfection. "Be ye Perfect!" admonished Jesus to his disciples. Perfection or siddhi is the goal and guiding principle of Siddhantham, the teachings of the Yoga Siddhas . This is what distinguishes an "integral" Yoga such as Babajis Kriya Yoga from most traditions which focus only on the spiritual dimension of life, and whose goals do not include the transformation of our human nature, physically, vitally, mentally and intellectually. In the beginning of your exploration of Yoga, when calmness is not your "first objective you may easily be carried away with the search for so called "spiritual experiences," physical fitness, weight loss, existential meaning, or reducing the effects of stress. While such objectives are valuable in and of themselves, without "calmness," none of them will last, given the vital and mental bodies programming and overwhelming influence. Also, too often, books and teachers emphasize the miraculous, or romantic notions about the spiritual path, and then when your own practice does not yield such experiences, there may result discouragement, doubt, even cynicism. Therefore, it is of primary importance that you, as a student or sadhak of Yoga, understand why and how "equanimity" or "calmness," needs to be their first objective. Continued at the links below in 5 different languages: English https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//journal-winter-16-art.php French: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-F-Winter-16-art. German: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//KYJ-22-4-Winter-2015-16. Spanish: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-S-Winter-16-art. Portuguese: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-port-no-4-Verao-

Fear and mastery of the vital body By M. G. Satchidananda Fear manifests itself in many forms: worry, embarrassment, competition, physical tension, insecurities both great and small, doubt, nervousness, shyness, guilt, and defensiveness. It drives much of what we think, do and even say. Consequently, we suffer throughout our daily lives. Fear and other difficult emotions may also upset the balanced secretion of the endocrine systems hormones, which over time reduces our abi...lity to resist disease, and contributes to stress related illness, both physical and mental. Too often, we come to believe that like the weather, there is little or nothing we can do about it. Especially as we age, our habits reinforce it, and we may give up efforts, even hope, to combat it in its various forms. However, we will see that through the practice of an integral Yoga, one that includes transformation of the vital body, we can learn to gradually free ourselves of fear, and in doing so master the vital body where it resides. Here is how. Continued here in 4 languages English: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//journal-winter-13-art.php French/Franais https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-F-Winter-13-art. German/ Deutsche https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//KYJ-19-4-Winter-2012-13. Spanish/ Espaol : https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-S-Winter-13-art. Portuguese: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Journal-port-no-4-Verao- See more

New : Streaming Video : Babajis Kriya Hatha Yoga - Self-Realization Through Action with Awareness, in English with Durga Ahlund and Marshall Govindan 2 hours and 5 minutes, in 20 segments. Learn the 18 postures developed by Babaji Nagaraj and become aware of what is aware! View or download it on your phone, tablet or PC.... To view samples, and more details or to order click here: English: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//english/bky-streaming-vi India residents English order or view here: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//indian/bky-streaming-vid French: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//french/bky-streaming-vid German: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//german/bky-streaming-vid Spanish: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//spanish/bky-streaming-vi See more

How to eliminate the effects of Karma through Kriya Yoga By M. G. Satchidananda The subject of karma is both complex and mysterious for even advanced practitioners of Yoga. For this reason it is usually avoided by teachers. This situation exists despite the fact that more than ten percent of the verses in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali address the subject of karma. Understanding karma and how to eliminate its effects is essential to avoiding suffering and becoming enlightened. ...Continue reading

Yogi S.A.A. Ramaiah - Apostle of Tamil Kriya Yoga Siddhantham, was born 97 years ago today. by M. Govindan Satchidananda On May 9, 1923, in the ancestral mansion of S.A. Annamalai Chettiar, a young woman, Thaivani Achi, gave birth to her second son, Ramaiah, which means "Ram worshipping Shiva." S.A. Annamalai Chettiar, two years before, had flown the first private airplane from England to India. He had his own private airport near his home. His family was the wealthiest in al...Continue reading

Seek Babaji to Become Babaji By M. Govindan Satchidananda Each of us is a work in progress. Individually and collectively as sadhaks who are engaged in the sadhana, or discipline of Yoga we are discovering our potential power and consciousness, kundalini, as well as the restraints of human nature and egoism. In the early obscure stages of the path, most students attempt to practice various kriyas or postures with an aim of seeking relief from tension or suffering in the phys...Continue reading

A Yogis Perspective on Easter By M. G. Satchidananda When Paramahansa Yogananda came to the USA in 1920 he found it very difficult to communicate to audiences the timeless teachings of Yoga until he invented the concept of Christ Consciousness and began referring to Jesus as a Yogi. A hundred years later there remains widespread ignorance of the relationship between Jesus, Christ and Yoga. Yogananda distinguished the person of Jesus from the concept of Christ Consciousn...Continue reading

La prire contre le yoga, par M. G. Satchidananda Pendant le COVID-19, pour rester en bonne sant motionnelle et mentale, nourrissez votre intellect avec les enseignements des Yoga Siddhas. Cet article du Kriya Yoga Journal du printemps 2020 rpondra vos questions existentielles les plus importantes auxquelles vous tes confronts et vous fournira des moyens de rpondre consciemment aux dfis auxquels nous sommes maintenant confronts. La prire nest pas une activit ment...ionne dans les Yoga Sutras, la Bhagavad Gita ou les Yoga Upanishads. Pourquoi? Il sagit dune question intrigante dont la rponse ncessite une comprhension non seulement de la nature de la prire, et comment elle diffre de la pratique yogique de la mditation, de lauto-suggestion et des mantras, mais aussi des objectifs du yoga, comment vous rpondez aux questions Qui suis-je? JE?" et "Quelle est ma relation avec Dieu?" Dans notre tradition de yoga, cela ncessite galement une comprhension du mot gourou. Continuez lire ici dans Kriya Yoga Journal printemps 2020 # 106: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net///Journal-F-Spring-20.pdf See more

Prayer versus Yoga, by M. G. Satchidananda During the COVID-19 crisis, to keep yourself emotionally and mentally healthy, feed your intellect with the teachings of the Yoga Siddhas. This article from the new Spring 2020 Kriya Yoga Journal will answer the most important existential questions you now face, and it will provide ways for you to meet its challenge consciously. Prayer is not an activity which is mentioned in the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, nor the Yoga Upanishad...s. Why? This is an intriguing question whose answer requires an understanding of not only the nature of prayer, and how it differs from the yogic practice of meditation, auto-suggestion and mantras, but also the purposes of authentic Yoga, how you answer the questions Who Am I? and What is my relationship to God? In our tradition of Yoga, it also requires an understanding of the word Guru. Continue reading here in Kriya Yoga Journal Spring 2020 #106: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//XR/Journal-Spring-20.pdf See more

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Babaji Jayanti Birthday Celebration Babaji was born during the celebration of Kartikai Deepam, the famous festival of lights, which occurs each year the night before the new moon during the Tamil month of Kartikai. Astrologically, the birth coincides with the ascendancy (or Nakshatra) of the star Rohini, the same star under which Lord Krishna, the Avatar or incarnation of God had been born on July 20, 3328 B.C. ...Continue reading

Annual Report for 2019. Plans for 2020. (English) Babajis Kriya Yoga Order of Acharyas. https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2019-english In the past 12 months, since September 2018 the members of the Order of Acharyas did the following: ... * Brought more than 130 initiation seminars to more than 1,300 participants living in 23 countries including Brazil, India, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Israel, Hong Kong, Russia, Estonia, Spain, Colombia, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, England, Bulgaria, Belgium, Australia, the USA and Canada. *Completed the construction of the Badrinath Ashram, after 9 years of effort. * Maintained an ashram and publishing office in Bangalore, India which organized five initiation seminars all over India. Vinod Kumar, the ashram manager, conducted free regular public asana and meditation classes there. It published and distributed most of our books and tapes throughout India. * Added copies of our website in Chinese and Polish. * Organized four pilgrimages to the new ashram Badrinath attended by more than 85 persons. Sponsored public Yoga classes and satsangs there. * Sponsored free public classes 3 times weekly in Babajis Kriya Yoga, and kirtan event at the Quebec ashram. * Organized a 20th Anniversary Celebration of our activities in Brazil, attended by 120 persons November 11-15, 2018. * Conducted Teacher Trainings in Kriya Hatha Yoga for 14 participants in Quebec and for 8 in French (Belgium). * Published The Voice of Babaji in Marati and Japanese, and co-published the French translation of The Practice of Integral Yoga of Sri Aurobindo, In the year 2019 - 2020 the Order plans to do the following: * Bring initiation seminars to most of the above named countries, as well as Indonesia and Poland for the first time. * Conduct free bi-weekly public asana and meditation classes at our ashrams in Quebec, Bangalore and Sri Lanka. * Publish the book Babaji and the 18 Siddhas in Polish, Malayalam, Kannada, the book Voice of Babaji in and Kannada. *Complete the training of 2 Acharyas The 32 volunteer Acharyas of the Order and many other volunteer organizers need your support to fulfill this program for the year 2019-2020. Your contribution is tax deductible in Canada and the USA. Send it by December 31, 2019, if possible, and receive a receipt for your 2019 Income tax return. Use your credit card! Our work is financed entirely by your contributions. There are many persons all over the world waiting to receive initiation. We will send acharyas as we receive the funds needed to pay for travel expenses. Continued here: https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net//Fundraising_2019-english

Yesterdays induction ceremony at Babajis Kriya Yoga Ashram in Quebec, CA. It was really fun!!!! Those are my teachers dumping flowers on me after painting m...y forehead and saying encouraging things to me in front of the group. Old school yogis know how to have fun! Ill be posting more about what and when I will be teaching now that I am in the Order of Acharyas! See more

At the Quebec ashram, 25 sadhaks participated in the 3rd initiation, July 18-28; 14 in the Kriya Hatha Yoga Teacher Training June 27 to July 13; and 20 in the Gurupurnima fire yagna July 17, 2019

Fourteen initiates from 8 countries are participating our our Kriya Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at the Quebec Ashram with 4 instructors and with the support of our wonderful kitchen staff, Jun 27 to July 13, 2019

Subject: New Video interview with Marshall Govindan Watch this inspiring, new video interview of M. G. Satchidananda by Kelly Blaser, from the Power of Meditation Summit webinar of leading meditation teachers. Here is the youtube address for this video - https://youtu.be/Rnbe_1D793Q... It is also on the videos page our website. Here is the direct link for it. It is listed as #27. https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/eng/videos/videos/v45.html This interview covers a wide range of subjects including the paradoxical teachings of the Siddhas and Jesus, Sri Aurobindos term "the psychic being," Tantra, non-duality, the Tirumandiram, and his first experience of Self-realization. Enjoy!

Subject: New Video interview with Marshall Govindan "Satchidananda" Watch this inspiring, new video interview of M. G. Satchidananda by Kelly Blaser, from the Power of Meditation Summit webinar of leading meditation teachers. Here is the youtube address for this video - https://youtu.be/Rnbe_1D793Q... It is also on the videos page our website. Here is the direct link for it. It is listed as #27. https://www.babajiskriyayoga.net/eng/videos/videos/v45.html This interview covers a wide range of subjects including the paradoxical teachings of the Siddhas and Jesus, Sri Aurobindos term "the psychic being," Tantra, non-duality, the Tirumandiram, dharma, the yamas, and his first experience of Self-realization. Enjoy!

M. G. Satchidananda gave the 2nd initiation in Babajis Kriya Yoga to 67 persons from all over India May 3-5, 2019 in Bangalore, India. It was a wonderful experience for all participants.

Second initiation May 3-5, 2019