How Do You Know When You Meet Your Guru? - with Swami Kriyananda скачать в хорошем качестве

How Do You Know When You Meet Your Guru? - with Swami Kriyananda

In this deeply personal and moving talk, Swami Kriyananda recounts his spiritual journey and the seemingly mystical circumstances that led him to his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. With candid honesty and humility, he describes how, as a young man with no knowledge of Indian philosophy or spiritual terminology, he was unexpectedly drawn to the Bhagavad Gita and later to Autobiography of a Yogi. Despite his initial skepticism, a series of events—such as his parents' sudden departure overseas and an inner prompting to visit a specific bookstore—guided him to Yogananda’s book. Upon reading it, he felt an unshakable certainty that Yogananda was his Guru. He immediately traveled cross-country to meet him and was accepted as a disciple on their first encounter. Kriyananda emphasizes that while his path was direct and divinely guided, most seekers must explore various teachings before finding their spiritual path. He encourages sincerity, openness, and eventually wholehearted commitment once the right teacher is found, cautioning against spiritual restlessness and constant searching after making a true connection. The "Autobiography of a Yogi", first published in 1946, helped launch a spiritual revolution in the West. It remains a best-selling spiritual classic to this day. [Read free at http://ananda.org/autobiography.] The path of Kriya Yoga, which combines the practice of advanced yogic techniques with spirituality in daily life, can be learned at http://ananda.org/kriya-yoga. ABOUT ANANDA WORLDWIDE Ananda is a worldwide movement to help individuals realize the joy of their own higher Self. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. Learn more at https://ananda.org. HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / anandaworldwide   Follow on Instagram:   / anandaworldwide   Like on Facebook:   / ananda.org   Take classes on our virtual spiritual community: https://www.ananda.org/online-classes Learn to meditate with our Online Lessons in Meditation course: https://www.onlinewithananda.org/less... Download the FREE Ananda Meditation app and watch guided meditations https://www.ananda.org/meditation/app Find an Ananda Near You: https://www.ananda.org/find-ananda