Unaffected by outward joys and sorrows, or by praise and blame; secure in his divine nature; regarding with equal gaze a clod of mud, a stone, and a bar of gold; impartial toward all experiences, whether pleasant or unpleasant; firm-minded; untouched by either praise or blame; treating everyone alike whether friend or foe; free from the delusion that, in anything … Read More

I would like to explore two vital principles from Swami Kriyananda’s tradition which can help us in cultivating attunement with Swami Kriyananda as a channel for Ananda Sangha and staying deeply in tune with the Master. I highly recommend reading the ‘Last Will and Testament’ he wrote before passing in 2013. In this Will, he covers a wide range of … Read More

In December of 2008, I attended a gathering where Swami Kriyananda was addressing the monks. It was my very first time meeting him alongside the monastic community. Swamiji spoke about many things, but one specific message burned itself into my memory. He shared that Paramhansa Yogananda (Master) had predicted a challenging future. Master warned that if mankind does not learn … Read More

In a recent visualization, we were asked to return to a moment that changed the course of our lives. Without hesitation, my mind went back to our last Christmas with Swami Kriyananda at the Ananda retreat outside Pune in 2012. People had gathered from all over the world, drawn by the joy of being in his presence. On Christmas Eve, … Read More

When people learn that someone served on Swami Kriyananda’s personal staff for seven years, they usually expect stories of profound mystical secrets, deep philosophical lectures, and constant spiritual counseling. I would like to tell about personal time with Swamiji, but it’s really in a way what he was giving to all of us and what he wanted all of us … Read More

My first meeting with Swami Kriyanandaji was in December 2008 on Christmas Eve at the Gurgaon ashram. The atmosphere was filled with joy and positivity. He was addressing a group of devotees.   I was sitting right next to Swamiji awestruck by the energy that he emitted. Here is an excerpt from a letter I wrote to a friend describing … Read More

When I was thinking of how to appreciate Swami Kriyananda, I came up with sixty-eight points. But then I thought I should narrow it down to nine or maybe three. What follows are just three: gratitude, training, and love of God. First Meeting: The Gift of Gratitude When I first met Swami Kriyananda, it was in 1999. I had come … Read More

It was that time of the year when the world was preparing to celebrate Christmas in 2012. Life at Ananda Pune was busy, joyful, and full of activity. The greatest blessing of all, of course, was Swami Kriyananda’s presence in Pune. From time to time we had the joy of seeing Swamiji at satsangs, recordings, and other public programs. One day I set aside … Read More

Swami Kriyananda’s Path of Discipleship I share with you, ways in which Swamiji’s life has been a life of discipleship. Swamiji said he had two goals in life; one was to find God and the other was to help others find God. These are two of the aspects when we make our vow of discipleship, and Swamiji has lived them … Read More

My relationship with Swamiji has been one of giving, sharing the teachings, helping other people always, and through the particular vehicle of Kriya Yoga. When I first came, I was here for some time, and then I went to Italy. And Swami’s mantra was always: share and give to people. Then, at a particular time, I went to Africa—share and … Read More