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
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