Paramahamsa Hariharananda
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Revered for his profound spiritual wisdom and dedication to the path of self-realization, this individual is celebrated for his contributions to the teachings of Kriya Yoga and his emphasis on direct spiritual experience. His life and teachings are characterized by a deep commitment to personal transformation and the realization of one's true nature. He has been instrumental in guiding individuals towards a deeper understanding of the self and the divine through rigorous practice and self-discipline. His legacy includes not only the teachings of Kriya Yoga but also a broader message of spiritual awakening and inner peace, inspiring many to pursue a path of dedicated practice and self-discovery.
Paramahamsa Hariharananda
Quotes
Revered for his profound spiritual wisdom and dedication to the path of self-realization, this individual is celebrated for his contributions to the teachings of Kriya Yoga and his emphasis on direct spiritual experience. His life and teachings are characterized by a deep commitment to personal transformation and the realization of one's true nature. He has been instrumental in guiding individuals towards a deeper understanding of the self and the divine through rigorous practice and self-discipline. His legacy includes not only the teachings of Kriya Yoga but also a broader message of spiritual awakening and inner peace, inspiring many to pursue a path of dedicated practice and self-discovery.
Eating too much, not eating, and fasting too much are obstacles for meditation.
Although He is formless, God said He made us in His image. We live as form, but the body has a formless counterpart. Behind this visible body there is the presence of the invisible soul.
Meditation is to go beyond all thoughts.
Whatever bad habits you have in your life are the result of bad company, and you have to overcome them with a good environment.
Be constantly alert that you are the power of God. You are always free.
Meditate and enjoy the blessings of God and gurus.
A spiritual person should have thorough control over the heart propensities.
Make your heart pure and perfect.
Breath is your life. Through the breath you will have restlessness or calmness. Watch your breath - then you will have calmness.
With your own inner change, you can change your attitude for the entire world.
How will you learn about inner divinity? Through the proper environment of family, friends, teacher, and even good surroundings.
Kriya Yoga is based on scientific breathing that pacifies, slows the breathing process and makes the breath flow inside the nostrils, not outside. By the practice of Kriya Yoga, in a short time, the mind becomes calm, quiet and thoughtless. The blood, absorbing sufficient oxygen and getting de-carbonized, brings better living. We may become free from the stress and strain of life.
Do not waste your time with trivial matters. Be sincere and serious in your practice, practice with love, and find inner transformation.
Only human beings can change their evil ways, their ups and downs, pitfalls, shortcomings, anger, pride - all their bad qualities. Then they can experience their own divine nature.
Eat food in such a way that your body will be free from diseases.
Scrutinizingly observe. If bad or negative thoughts come, return them back to God.
Accept the guru as your eternal guide.
Watch. Remain always on top, with higher awareness.
This world is a playground. The purpose of the play is divine bliss.
Calmly seek and search your soul in every thought and disposition - be it good or bad - because everything comes from the soul.
Sometimes you may meditate for a few days or for a few months, and then you think you know everything, or you are frustrated about your progress and you quit. To get real success, you must pursue your efforts continuously.
Be ever vigilant so that no negativity can enter inside you.
You should introspect to find your own faults and correct them. Inquire within. Where are you? Are you in soul consciousness, or have you deviated from that?
