Kriya Yoga: The Scientific Process of Soul Culture and the Essence of All Religions

by Paramahamsa Hariharananda

Restlessness and calmness are always together. Restlessness comes from the mundane body. Submerge your soul in the Infinite before, during, and after every act-then you will get calmness. We are born for Self-realization-the God-consciousness in us. Think of God constantly, no matter what you are doing. Practice makes man perfect. An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theories. Theory will take a devotee outside, while practice will take him inside. Theory will make an individual restless and selfish. Practice will give him inner peace and liberation from ego. Practice, practice, and practice in order to feel the presence of God in every breath, in every sound you hear, in everything you see, in every though that comes to your mind, and even in the breathless state. Feel the presence of God as much in your enemy as in your friend. Remain firmly anchored in the Divine Omnipresent, the Divine Omniscient, the Divine Omnipotent - even when you are occupied in worldly activities.

Genres: Spirituality

291 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Purplecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a great resource for any spiritual seeker wanting to learn more about Kriya Yoga. Hariharananda is thorough and provides great examples, diagrams, explanations and metaphors that do a wonderful job of describing this sacred science. I like some of his lecture transcripts and QAs are included as well. Fascinating and thought-provoking.

[Rachel Y · Rating 4 out of 5]

This feels a bit like reading an instruction manual when you really just want to drive the car, build the table, plug in the microwave, etc. But, for God-realization.

I'll definitely have to read this again after some actual applied practice, but for now, still some very inspired company to keep.

[Muktesh Dholakia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a very informative book. It brings out the essence of the importance of Kriya yoga. I recommend that each disciple of Kriya yoga should read it for a better understanding.

[Theodore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good, not great, book on the subject. There are better ones out there, IMO.