What Is the Source of All Suffering?
Swami Kriyananda shares stories from his personal journey with his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda.

Swami Kriyananda shares stories from his personal journey with his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda.
Discover the wisdom of Swami Kriyananda in this inspiring talk, where he shares practical insights on spiritual awakening, the direct experience of God, and living a life of higher purpose. Drawing from his deep spiritual journey, Swami Kriyananda offers guidance and encouragement for anyone seeking inner peace, joy, and a deeper connection with the Divine. Perfect for both new and seasoned spiritual seekers.
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Swami Kriyananda discusses how habits, good or bad, develop through repetition and can either uplift or limit us. He advises replacing bad habits with good ones through affirmation and developing humility by recognizing the insignificance of the ego compared to the divine, as we aspire to transcend the ego-bound self and merge with the Divine.
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We can awaken the power within through bringing energy upward via spiritual practice. By learning self-control we can harness this tremendous power no matter our background, avoid dulling the mind where life's battle is fought, and become what we want as children of the One God.
Swami Kriyananda discusses the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the symbolism of Duryodhana as representing material desires and Dronacharya as habit. He explains that our senses create the illusion of a real world, but it's essentially a dream. The goal is to realize our true nature as Satchidananda (ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new bliss).
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It is an immense blessing to have a guru who can help attune and guide the disciple to transcend ego-delusion and realize the true essence beyond limitations. With deep receptivity and willingness, the guru awakens within the disciple the infinite potential to be an instrument of the Divine.
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