Lahiri Mahasaya
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A prominent figure in the lineage of Kriya Yoga, this individual is celebrated for revitalizing and spreading the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga in the modern era. Known for his simple and unassuming lifestyle, he was a householder who balanced his spiritual practices with everyday responsibilities. His teachings focus on the practical application of Kriya Yoga techniques to achieve inner peace, self-realization, and spiritual progress. Through his efforts, he made profound spiritual practices accessible to a broader audience, emphasizing the importance of direct experience and personal connection with the divine.
Lahiri Mahasaya
Quotes
A prominent figure in the lineage of Kriya Yoga, this individual is celebrated for revitalizing and spreading the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga in the modern era. Known for his simple and unassuming lifestyle, he was a householder who balanced his spiritual practices with everyday responsibilities. His teachings focus on the practical application of Kriya Yoga techniques to achieve inner peace, self-realization, and spiritual progress. Through his efforts, he made profound spiritual practices accessible to a broader audience, emphasizing the importance of direct experience and personal connection with the divine.
Let others go as they please, but you continue to practice Kriya; It will render you good; You will achieve the state of Tranquility, Sthirattva.
All Devatas, gods, practice these Kriyas. One who practices Kriya is a Devata.
Avidya, ignorance, is the outward state of mind; Bidya, Knowledge, is the After-effect-poise of Kriya.
The real work is to tune to meditation in Voidness (on the fifth element, ether) leaving three nerves: ida, pingala, susumna and four elements: khiti. apa, teja, and marut, respectively, earth, water, fire, and air.
I saw thousands of Krishna's.
When the mind is tranquil, it does not desire unnecessarily. At the state of beyond desire, one does not perform unnecessary works.
The senses are obstructions; Transcending them by the practice of Praanam and Omkar Kriyas, today, I have to dissolve perfectly. This is the only work for me.
Having practiced Kriya, one should hold onto the After-effect-poise of Kriya.
Knowledge of the ultimate Self is to know Oneself by oneself.
Do not be idle. Practice Kriya. Do not wait for advice to practice Kriya.
Ignorance is removed automatically when the Kriya practice is perfect.
The sun is Kali (Goddess Kali), I myself am Kali. Thinking about Kali I become Kali. Now I will be father of Kali, Brahma, the ultimate Self.
The practice of Khecharimudra brings victory over the senses.
Voidness which is inside voidness is called great Voidness, Brahma.
Mind should not be made outward. What's the benefit if the mind and the eyes are tranquil and not the body? Today, the breath does not come out, and a lot of addictions are generated.
That which saves one from the mind (restless breath), or manasa, is called Mantra; that which saves one from the attachment of body is called Tantra.
July 16, 1873 - The senses disturb today. I must renounce all desires and dissolve myself.
I saw a blue color in the light; in the blue, I saw a white Spot (Bindu); and in the white Spot, I saw a man who manifested himself as a Hindu, English man, etc.
If you feel pain (during the Kriya practice) in the body, then understand that the practice is not going well.
I saw four Vedas, Brahma, Visnu, and Maheswar (Lord Siva) inside the Yoni (between the eyebrows).
June 29, 1873 - I entered inside (the Spinal Cord) a little bit.
If you take shelter in me with true faith, then, I have to come to you. How can I stay far away?
When the breath is tranquil day and night, then, one realizes the real state of Rama Mantra.
