Swami Blessing Latha
Stories of Swami Kriyananda

Flowers along my Path: A few moments with Swamiji

This month we celebrate the anniversary of Swamiji’s meeting Master and how they touched our lives in profound and lasting ways. I would like to share with you some of my brief interactions with Swamiji and what I learned from those moments.The first time I saw Swamiji was at the Metropolitan Mall in Gurgaon. I felt a deep sense of … Read More

Yogananda with His Sister and Husband
Relationships

What is “Spiritual Marriage”?

Spiritual marriage means union with God, Soul, and Spirit. Marriage is not a man-made law. It is God-made. Man has abused the high purpose of marriage. Marriage means unity on the physical, mental, and spiritual planes. If you attract a person by spiritual magnetism, then you will meet your soul companion. Marriage is the communion of half-souls. In God we … Read More

Condor
Discipleship

The Flight to Infinity

Recently, I watched a video of a condor that was rescued and cured by biologists. In the video, they captured the moment when it is returned to freedom. You will notice how he looks at the immensity that awaits him and everyone before flying! Very beautiful! This is exactly where all of us devotees are standing, on the edge! We … Read More

Ananda Yoga Delhi
Right Attitudes

How I Gained Blessings Through Ananda Yoga

After joining an all-women chakra retreat in the hills, I signed up for the first batch of Ananda Yoga Teacher Training at Ananda Delhi. I was not quite sure if I had made the right decision as my body wasn’t in the best condition: I had issues with my knees, and my body wasn’t anywhere close to being athletic. Now, … Read More

Happy Faces
How to be Happy

Acquiring Happiness

Be Happy Under All Circumstances We can never be happy unless we are progressing and seeking satisfaction in doing so, and unless we are guarding our happiness from all the influences which destroy it. Happiness comes, not by helplessly thinking, but by living it in all the moods and actions of life. No matter what you are doing, keep the … Read More