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
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
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