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.
Air (Breath) is Lord.
Beyond Purusottam, the supreme Being, there is Brahma, the ultimate Self.
The essence of Rama-mantra is to place the tongue into Talabya Kriya and continue to listen the sound of Om.
I saw Saptarsi, seven Yogis (Bhrigu, Atri, Angira, Marichi, Pulastya, Pulaha, and Kratu; and four Manus (Sanaka, Sananda, Sanatan, and Sanat Kumar).
One becomes Basudev when the basanas, the desires, are transcended. He is the Lord.
The state of Sthirattva, Tranquility, is called Yoga.
Aug 24, 1873 - I myself am Lord Krishna.
Kriya practice brings divine wealth, that is, Sthirattva, the state of Tranquility.
If you write in reverse order and see it in the mirror, it looks straight. Similarly, if you make reverse the breath of the body, then you will see Swarupa, the form of your self.
I saw a pure Void, that is Brahma, the ultimate Self. The mind must be dissolved in It.
My form is everywhere; there is nobody except me, and that form is in Void. There is no day and night there.
Nobody is a sinner; the mind itself is the sinner when it becomes outward away from the Kutastha.
Satyayuga is the After-effect-poise of Kriya; tretayuga is the temporary After-effect-poise of Kriya; dwaparayuga is to practice Kriya; and when one does not practice I, it is kaliyuga for him.
Oct 3, 1873 - I am the sun, the Mahadeva, the first cause.
Aug 18, 1873 - The world is revealed from my form. I myself am the only Purusa, the supreme Being.
Dualism is the root of all suffering.
All realization is possible by the practice of the First Kriya. One is required to practice strictly according to the instructions received from one's Guru personally.
One whose Khechari is successful is fortunate.
Tranquil Moment beyond breath is Allah, that is, the House of Tranquility.
I saw the greater Krishna.
I saw Radhaji (consort of Krishna) at the base of the inner Sound.
Aug 22, 1873 - I myself am Adi Purusa Bhagavan, the first Lord.
Inside this body there is another body which is somewhat black.
