What is the purpose of life Paramahansa Yogananda?
The purpose of life is happiness and happiness is a joy within yourself. You have to search within and not seek in the outside world. God is happiness and he is the joy that will never go from your soul. You have to cultivate it yourself.
What are the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda?
Paramahansa Yogananda has profoundly impacted the lives of millions with his comprehensive teachings on: the science of Kriya Yoga meditation, the underlying unity of all true religions, the art of balanced health and well-being in body, mind, and soul.
What is karma Yogananda?
Karma is the law of action, based upon the law of cause and effect. All of your actions, whether good or bad, have a specific effect upon your life. Karma teaches that as one sows, so must he inevitably reap. Good actions will produce a good effect on your life, while bad actions will produce a bad effect.
How many members are in Self Realization Fellowship?
6,000 members
Each summer, new members of the SRF are initiated at a nationwide convocation in Los Angeles, an event that usually brings together over 6,000 members from around the world.
When was Paramahansa Yogananda born?
January 5, 1893Paramahansa Yogananda / Date of birth
Paramahansa Yogananda was born Mukunda Lal Ghosh on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur into a devout and well-to-do Bengali family. He lost his mother at an early age and was the fourth of eight children.
How do you pray Paramahansa Yogananda?
awaken my heart, awaken my soul, ignite my darkness, tear the veil of silence, and fill my temple with Thy glory. Heavenly Father, charge my body with Thy vitality, charge my mind with Thy spiritual power, charge my soul with Thy joy, Thine immortality. O Father, Thine unlimited and all-healing power is in me.
What is Kriya in Kriya Yoga?
“Kriya” is a commonly used word in yoga. It literally means “action,” and is used to describe many different techniques. The Kriya that we teach at Ananda is specifically the Kriya Yoga of Lahiri Mahasaya. Read more on Kriya taught through Ananda and how to choose the right path for you.
How do you dissolve karma?
7 Strategies To Get Rid Of Your Bad Karma
- Identify your karma.
- Sever ties to toxic people.
- Learn from (and take responsibility for) your mistakes.
- Perform actions that nourish your spirit and invoke well-being on every level.
- Defy your weaknesses.
- Take a new action.
- Forgive everyone.
Is SRF a Hindu?
The Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) is a modern, Hindu-based tradition that has adapted to Western culture and attracted an international membership.
How do I start Kriya Yoga?
Before you can be initiated into Kriya Yoga, there is a process of preparation which includes study of Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings and practice of other meditation techniques. Over the years, Ananda has helped thousands of truth seekers all over the world to prepare for initiation into Kriya Yoga.