The bhagavad gita is a posthumously published nonfiction book by the indian yogi and guru paramahansa yogananda 18931952. These volumes are the most clear and concise explanation of the bhagavad gita from the standpoint of the true yoga practitioner. As the meditation deepens the downwardflowing apana current and the upwardflowing prana current become neutralized into one ascending current, seeking its source in the cerebrum. Some scholars say that shrimad bhagvad gita 18 chapters are divided into 3 sections first 6 are karma yoga, second 6 are bhakti yoga, last 6 are gyana yoga. There is a great benefit to watching the bhagavad gita in person with a group. The second part of the book is addressed to the persons who are curious. It is the hindus holy testament, or bible, the one book that all masters depend upon as a supreme source of scriptural authority. Chapter 6 lahiri mahasayas kriya yoga first part introduction the techniques of kriya yoga are explained in the second and in the third part of this book. Kriya yoga, the scientific process of soul culture and essence of all religions. Yoganandafortheworld for details of that, or read the recently published a fight for religious freedom by jon parsons i had the opportunity to see many pages of the original manuscript of yoganandas commentary on the bhagavad gita. The origins of kriya yoga can be traced back to creation, its knowledge being called the true solar knowledge sauragyana bhagavad gita iv, 1. The essential technique of raja yoga the reign ofking soul in the spiritualized bodily kingdom part il. Essence of the bhagavad gita, by paramhansa yogananda as remembered by his disciple, swami kriyananda. Selfrealization fellowship yogoda satsanga society of india.
Offering the inhaling breath into the exhaling breath and offering the exhaling breath into the inhaling breath, the yogi neutralizes both breaths. It explicates the bhagavad gitas psychological, spiritual, and metaphysical elements. Names of chapters of shrimad bhagvad gita kriya yoga of. In the sacred text srimad bhagavad gita, kurukshetra symbolizes our human body. Selected early works of paramhansa yogananda to download a free 62page pdf book, yogananda for the world. This present gita verse deals with two specific functions of. Together, these can open new vistas of deep reflection and relevance. Bhagavad gita chapter 15 verse 2 hariharananda giri.
Yoga niketan is pleased to announce that the authorised english edition of pranab gita has now been published. A sincere spiritual seeker who follows the path of kriya yoga with love and devotion and a desire for spiritual growth can attain selfrealization even within one lifetime. The intellect and senses of that spiritual seeker are controlled and his wisdom is mature. This present gita verse deals with two specific functions of life force in its differentiations as prana and apana. It explicates the bhagavad gita s psychological, spiritual, and metaphysical elements.
An inspiring and concise introduction to the spiritual truths of indias most beloved scripture, these selections from yoganandas critically acclaimed twovolume translation of and commentary on the bhagavad gita god talks with arjuna explain the stepbystep methods of yoga meditation and right action to achieve union with spirit and. For an exposition of the symbolism of the gita, see paramhansa yoganandas masterpiece of commentary, god talks with arjuna. Every being has an impermanent body and an eternal soul, and that krishna as lord lives within every creature. Yoga niketan shrine tradition established, under directions of the holy babaji, is that kriya has to be obtained directly from a kriya yoga guru and to be handed down from the guru to the initiate in a continuous chain. Sep 20, 2016 sri m rules, regulations and theory of kriya yoga day 2 satsang 2 cynham retreat 2018 duration.
You will have to dive deep into its depths with a sincere attitude of reverence and faith. The bhagavad gita is one of the worlds greatest spiritual testaments, inspiring countless seekers in both east and west for over a thousand years. Sri m rules, regulations and theory of kriya yoga day 2 satsang 2 cynham retreat 2018 duration. The kriya yoga path of meditation paramahansa yogananda. Essence of the bhagavad gita explained by paramhansa. It is necessary for the spiritual seeker that he has to keep all his senses under control, he has to keep his mind calm and concentrated, he has to have full faith in the supreme self and then sit in meditation. Raja yoga is the true culmination of all religious practices kriya yoga. The bhagavad gita translation by paramahansa yogananda 1. According to yogananda, kriya yoga was well known in ancient india, but was eventually lost, due to priestly secrecy and mans indifference. Unavailable per item sri goswami kriyanandas rendering of the bhagavad gita allows the reader to experience the poetic beauty and mystical depth of the original spiritual classic. Discover the spiritual science not only mentioned in the bhagavad gita and yoga sutras but also known to jesus christ and his disciples. Bhagavad gita in sense of kriya yoga ancient kriya yoga. The sage patanjali speaks of it in his yoga sutras.
A new scripture is born from sri daya matas afterword to god talks with arjuna. However i do want to take some time and consider the obvious symbolism encountered in the. This is a completely new translation made from the original 1917 bengali edition. Kriya yoga path of meditation selfrealization fellowship. Values for the 21st century, a video recorded seminar with dr. The bhagavad gita, a small book buried in the midst of the epic poem of india, the mahabharata, explains, with wonderful imagery, the reason for surrendering the fruits of all you do to a higher power.
Here, sri krishna prem, a westernborn hindu master, opens the practical teaching of the gita in language that directly penetrates the intellect and the heart of modern readers. The essence of the bhagavad gita by paramhansa yogananda the first indian yoga master to establish his life work in the west. During the centuries it had been taught or reintroduced by different incarnations of saints and sages. The bhagavad gita contains the teachings of the lord krishna to his friend, the mighty warrior arjuna. Bhagwad gita, yogananda and kriya yoga speaking tree. Later, babaji asked lahiri mahasayas disciple, swami sri yukteswar giri 18551936, to train paramahansa yogananda and send him to the west to. This is a scriptural commentary of lahiri mahasaya on the bhagavad gita. Mahavatar babaji, at one with krishna in spirit, through his grace intuitively transferred the true knowledge of the bhagavad gita to his disciple lahiri mahasayaa yogavatar, incarnation of yoga through whom he revived for mankind the kriya yoga science as the technique of salvation for this age. This knowledge is necessary to understand that the body and life force and mind which form the encasement of the soul are in reality nothing more than differently vibrating thoughts of god.
Paramahansa yogananda devoted a chapter in his autobiography of a yogi to the science of kriya yoga. The president of kriya yoga mission india, an immensely popular teacher in a renowned school of the country, mr. An inspiring and concise introduction to the spiritual truths of indias most beloved scripture, these selections from paramahansa yoganandas critically acclaimed twovolume translation of and commentary on the bhagavad gita god talks with arjuna explain how the stepbystep methods of yoga meditation and right action enable us to achieve union with spirit and. In fact, the title of each of the 18 chapters of bhagavad gita ends with the word yoga, as each chapter discusses a unique way of connecting with the supreme. For close study, i use yoganandas smooth and wise gita in conjunction with swami tapasyanandas srimad bhagavadgita from the ramakrishna vedanta centre which has the sanskrit in devanagari script, sanskrit in roman letters, wordbyword literal. Jan 06, 2014 this is a scriptural commentary of lahiri mahasaya on the bhagavad gita. According to lahiri mahasaya kriya yoga teachings, there are seven kriyas. A systematic course in the ancient tantric techniques of yoga and kriya is swami satyananda saraswatis impressive and adequate work on yoga and tantra. Gita for awakening original christianity and original yoga. The bhagavad gita is the name of one of the most loved indian see. Kriya yoga kriya yoga, the highest form of pranayam life force control, is a set of techniques by which complete realization may be achieved. Different yoga systems in bhagavad gita abhyasa yoga is just one of the many ways to connect to the supreme, and bhagavad gita discusses all of them in detail. This rare metaphorical interpretation of the first 6 chapters from the mouth of the realized master reveals its inner.
Every kriya consists of a set of techniques not just one technique. Other interesting subjects like the value of the devotional prayer or the kriya of the cells are dealt with in the fourth part of the book. May 08, 2017 a systematic course in the ancient tantric techniques of yoga and kriya is swami satyananda saraswatis impressive and adequate work on yoga and tantra. Control the senses the bhagavad gita chapter2 verse61. During the time of initiation, first kriya set of 6 techniques is given to the disciple by the guru. The bhagavad gita that the science of kriya yoga was given to manu, the first man according to the vedas, and through him to janaka and other royal sages. There is a book published by selfrealization fellowship called god talks to arjuna. It is a twovolume work containing english translation and commentary of the bhagavad gita.
Kabir gita volume ii the bhagavad gita interpretations of lahiri mahasay. Bhagavad gita in the light of kriya yoga is a true spiritual handbook and is essential for quick spiritual progress and godrealization. His original manuscript forms the basis of it, but it has been highly edited by srf so it is not really his style or voice. Michael beloved is one of the worlds foremost commentators on the bhagavad gita and its application to yoga from multiple perspectives, including application of yoga to cultural activities karma yoga, application of yoga to intellectual activities buddhi yoga jnana yoga, application of yoga to love and affection bhakti yoga, application of yoga to mental and emotional maneuvers kriya. Jan 01, 1992 these volumes are the most clear and concise explanation of the bhagavad gita from the standpoint of the true yoga practitioner. When arjuna jivatma starts practising kriya yoga according to his gurus advice, the war begins sadhana begins. The answer lies in the gita s use of yoga terminology, a lexicon which, again, can be confusing. Through group sharing, the meaning of the knowledge unfolds and can be looked at through multiple viewpoints. Singh is an enthusiastic practitioner of kriya yoga meditation and conducts kriya yoga meditation retreats and workshops for willing individuals and groups. The science of kriya yoga kriya yoga international. This powerful yoga is a manifestation of the many yogas described in the bhagavad gita, but primarily it derives from.
Only then will you be able to collect its spiritual pearls and comprehend its infinitely profound and subtle teachings. Bhagavad gita chapter 15 verse 2 interpretation by parmahamsa hariharananda an excerpt from the bhagavad gita in the light of kriya yoga. Kriya yoga in the bhagavad gita paramahansa yogananda. This rare metaphorical interpretation of the first 6 chapters from the mouth of the realized master reveals its inner meaning and its application in practical life. Bhagwad gita, yogananda and kriya yoga the technique of kriya yoga is the fastest method of attaining selfrealisation, according to paramhansa yogananda. This outstanding text is now available in a fine three volumeedition thanks to marshall govindans labor of love. Like all daughters of india, however, her character and substance are profoundly ethnic and contextual. A new revelation of the bhagavad gita for the modern world. During each knowledge session you will watch sri sri commentary on a gita chapter followed by a group discussion. The bhagavad gita, his commentaries on chapter iv, verses 12, 78, and 2829, and chapter v, verses 2728, give an advanced description of the yoga principles involved. Complete works of lahiri mahasay the sanskrit classics. Pdf the yoga of the bhagavad gita download full pdf. An examination of the inner meaning of the allegory reveals.
Kriya yoga royal technique by paramahansa yogananda. In the course of the 12years of litigation that srf pursued against ananda see. The techniques unfolded here are handed down over the centuries from guru to disciple and have their foundation in the ancient vedic traditions. Yogananda compares the battlefield of the body, mind, and spirit to that of the classic battlefield we find arjuna in.
In order to prepare for the practice of kriya yoga, the yoga sutras of patanjali are to be studied, the eight fold path learned and adheared to. Kriya yoga was lost for centuries in the dark ages, and reintroduced in modern times by mahavatar babaji, whose disciple lahiri mahasaya 18281895 was the first to teach it openly in our era. I went through the explanation of names of all 18 chapters in the light of kriya yoga. The whole subject becomes easier to understand when we realize that the gita uses different words for yoga that actually refer to the same thing. Vijay bahadur singh, pen name vijay krishna is an outstanding exponent of the bhagavad gita and kriya yoga. But he is also what in sanskrit is called a jagadguru, a world. Bhagavad gita contains spiritual gems of incalculable value. Bhagavad gita in the west, the bhagavad gita is generally called the hindu bible. The bhagavad gita, by paramahansa yogananda one day, after many months of work on the bhagavad gita at the desert ashram, paramahansa yogananda was staying for a time at the selfrealization fellowship hermitage by the ocean in encinitas, california. The thirumandiram is as important a yoga scripture as the bhagavad gita, the yoga sutras, or the voluminous and inspiring yoga vashistha. Systematic course in the ancient tantric techniques pdf. Due to the size of the material, the book has been published as two volumes. The techniques of kriya yoga are explained in the second and in the third part of this book.
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