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. His legacy is characterized by a blend of profound spiritual insight and practical wisdom, making his teachings relevant to both seasoned practitioners and those new to spiritual exploration.
Do not be idle. Practice Kriya. Do not wait for advice to practice Kriya.
July 16, 1873 - The senses disturb today. I must renounce all desires and dissolve myself.
Merging in pure Voidness is called Samadhi.
When one continues to refine brown sugar, finally it becomes white. Similarly, continued Kriya practice brings Pranayama to perfection.
It is difficult to express the state when the breath becomes tranquil, Sthira.
You will receive results according to your Kriya practice.
Applying body, mind, and speech in action is called Ahingsa (Non-violence).
All Devatas, gods, practice these Kriyas. One who practices Kriya is a Devata.
Nobody is a sinner; the mind itself is the sinner when it becomes outward away from the Kutastha.
(It is sound, Om, or Nada, which helps the seeker to go beyond bindu and merge into Oneness with Brahma, the ultimate Self.)
Beyond Purusottam, the supreme Being, there is Brahma, the ultimate Self.
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.
Aug 18, 1873 - The world is revealed from my form. I myself am the only Purusa, the supreme Being.
I saw Radhaji (consort of Krishna) at the base of the inner Sound.
Brahma is Pure; It has not come out from anything; in other words, Brahma is ever Pure and Brahma is never tasted before by anyone. (Tasting something is possible from the state of dualism. But if one becomes one with Brahma, one becomes Brahma himself. So there is no possibility to taste Brahma. As a result, Brahma remains ever untasted, Pure).
One can see all the deities if one withdraws the restless mind and makes inward himself in the Kutastha.
One who practices Pranayama, truly loves all beings.
The transcendence of inhaling and exhaling is called Kebala Kumbhaka.
Aug 13, 1873 - Today, I became Mahapurusa, "the great man."
Dualism is the root of all suffering.
The old father (Babaji) is Lord Krishna.
You yourself do not know what will render you good.
Nov 12, 1873 - I myself am Mahapurusa Purusottam, 'the great Self, the supreme Being.'
