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Awareness…
“Discovery of your own truth divine identity” – Living in the divine and merging in the all .To be aware, to be awakened is your very first step alone, towards the ultimate ” REALISATION “. You just have to remember , the difference between the two paths which you come across in your everyday life. A path which leads to the worldly affairs, the materialistic transactions in the worldly mad house. A path which is crowded, which is jammed treading towards one rat race, unaware of the end results. How can that path lead you to enlightenment / make you awakened unless you yourselves are not “AWARE” are not “AWAKENED”. You have to choose the other path which leads you to Enlightenment . Brings forth “Awareness ” in you.
In the beginning we have seen religion gives way to science and now science giving way to religion. I want to withdraw you from everything belonging in the world to merge into the self. Words and action have not to live for a productive joyous life – some teach you what to do some teach you what not to do ?. Decision is with you, which path to follow, you are yourself to decide alone by you. Ultimate goal of earthly life is to experiencing in self realisation. (samadhi) – a oneness beyond all change of diversities.
Avoid crowds . Be certain that where everybody is going cannot be the right path. Though that is the order of the day to follow , what the masses are doing, without actually exerting your own intellect, your own consciousness. People put forth to you the logic for each action of yours. But has anyone till date been able to explain the logic of untimely births and deaths. NO – NONE Hence , the rate race of the masses cannot be the ultimate truth, it can just be a way of living. Way to survive until one dies. It certainly cannot be the right path. You have to find a path where none is going. There are all possibilities that you will end up being wise. This will be the path of your ULTIMATE.
Choose a path which leads you more and more deeply into solitude. Leads you into aloneness.
Choose a path which is not traditional – which is not orthodox, choose a path which is basically revolutionary. Each step is a revolt against all that is past and old. The rotten crap is driving the whole world mad.
Pilot Baba ~ Yoga & Kriya
The spinal cord, which is located in the human body has the potential to perform external physical functions as well as the functions of the inner world.
Yoga begins where science ends. Man with his insatiable quest can bring the two together. On either side of the spinal cord, there is the flow of negative and positive currents which are respectively called, – Ida and Pingala. In scientific language these currents are called Proton and Neutron. Inside the spinal cord, there is the flow of Sushumna which is called neutron.
Bramha Randhra is situated within Sushumna. When it is activated, the world enveloped in divine light looms into sight. Yogis do not waste their energies on aimless activities. Instead the fuel; which is responsible for procreation, is pushed upwards to fuse with the concentrated energy the Kundalini. The awakened Kundalini there upon enters the sushumna. This released energy can either be constructive or destructive. And its use is solely depend on the yogi. It can bring a change in the nature of the yogi. This changed nature has two facets one is Gatee or velocity and the other is Avarodha or obstruction.
Yoga is the only medium which can bring changes in the thoughts of mankind. It can remove all the obstacles and bring in peace
Yoga suggests a way of life which is simple, comprehensive and potent. Religion is art arrangement which moulds, civilization and culture. Civilization and culture play a significant role in the formation of character.
Yoga teaches the right mode of action, its arrangement and its effectiveness. Yoga can alleviate painful thoughts and restlessness.
The present day yoga, is far removed from its intrisic form. The different physical exercises are falsely projected as yoga, and anyone with the slightest knowledge can become a yoga teacher. In the name of Yoga, what the yoga learners are getting is akin to Rubbish.
Such a yoga has caused enough sufferings to the learner. The word yoga as it is pronounced these days, is the distorted version of the original yoga. It has been converted into a money churning machine in the west, and is fast becoming a household name.
Our great sages have opened many paths of spiritualism for mankind use. Yoga like a ready meal is awaiting, to be consumed by the human being. Alas: man is so lethargic that despite the ready offer, is unable to benefit from it. How can such a man do any actions for the world?
Nature has placed before man the sansar (the world), as well as yoga. Even while enjoying life, man can achieve the benefits of yoga, but yoga always takes the incumbent from the physical world to the suksmna (subtle). The Param Anand one gets from Yoga can easily eclipse all the pleasures of the world.
Yoga has originated from Hiranya Garbh. It is attached to humans since the embryonic days. Aasana is not yoga, it is only a manifestation of its external activity. This external exercise keeps the body healthy. These exercises are wrongly called yoga by many enthusiastic learners. Yogas of this kind are many.
Bhodhi tatva can be attained only through the true form of yoga. Therefore yoga is attached in Bhakti, Gyan, Raj, Kriya and Sankalp.
Bhakti yoga, Gyan yoga, Raj yoga, Kriya yoga, and Sankalpit yoga are different important disciplines of yoga. These disciplines have been converted into distinct institutions, and have been named after the predominant characteristic. In the course of time, caught admist numerous disparities, Yoga almost disappeared.
When many orders sprang up, like – Vedanti, Shaiv, Shakti, Vamachari Sanyasi, Udasin, Nath, Buddhist, Christian, Muslims, Jain and Vaidya etc. Yoga decided to retire to the caves.
In some form or the other yoga was related to all orders. In the Nath Sampradaya Hatha Yoga had the fundamental role. Today also, all the religions give importance to yoga. Yoga deals with Soul and brings about self realization. It is linked with the external, as well as internal. It is an exercise of mind, body, and senses. Yoga is the sole medium through which, human mind can be controlled. With the help of Ashtanga Yoga, the external vrittis can be conquered. And Yama Niyama, Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara, help in the attainment of (a) Internal Dharana (attitude) (b) Dhyana (meditation and (c) Samadhi.
During the days of Mahabharata, Kriya Yoga was used effectively. Then, slowly as time went by, the interest in Kriya yoga began to diminish. But today, Kriya Yoga has once again become an issue of discussion.
We owe the revival of Kriya yoga to Maha Yogi Yoganandaji (autobiography of a Yogi). He recieved the knowledge of kriya yoga from his Guru Yuketeshwar. Lahiri Mahasaya had handed over this yogic science to Shri Yukteshwar Swami.
Maha Avtar Baba, who is the legendary Kripa Charya, is behind the propagation of Kriya yoga, through Lahiri Mahasay, Yukteshwar Swami and Yoganandaji.
The ancient sage Patanjali in his creation has given due attention to Kriya Yoga. He has called Kriya yoga as taph swadhya (self penance) and Ishwar Pranidhan (communion of man and supreme power). In Kriya Yoga all the wories cease, and the mind starts functioning in one direction. The effect of Kriya yoga occurs with great speed. Any man can obtain Murdhanga state within thirty seconds to three minutes. Thereafter he can effectively control his mind. I have tried to explore most of the kriyas (acts) of yoga, and have done an in- depth study of Patanjalis manuscript, and have the theoretical and practical knowledge of Hathyoga.
Maharshi Patanjalis yoga demands strict discipline. But his procedures are not at all complicated. In a simple, easy way any man can detach himself from the physical world, and obtain the knowledge of the suksmna.
Baba Gorakhnath has delineated his procedure in a different but effective manner and has propounded many new methods. He has made use of Hathyoga to unwind the body, open one of the doors of the body to find entry, cognize the suksmna through the gross body, and thereafter explore the entire cosmos.
There are plenty of methods which have been invented by different people. But none of them have the deemed originality. I owe my sucess to Baba Gorakhnaths methods. The medium of all yoga is the human body. The union of external and internal Kriya (activities) is called yoga. Yoga unites the external man with the internal man. It takes man from the physical to astral, adds subtle velocity to the materialised thoughts and propels the suksmna to the casual.
I have come across many Mahatamas who practised different yogic techniques. I accepted their diverse yogic approaches without any curious questions. Whatever I had recieved from my masters was enough and my self confidence, and firm determination always helped me. The Himalayas played the role of a teacher and philospher. I closely observed nature and learnt from it, but when I came out of my cloister and mingled with the world, I found yoga in a different light.
I have toured foreign countries, and where ever I went, I found mans curiousity to know and conquer things which are powerful and effective. All over the world human nature is the same. Human beings want to attain even the most impossible and unnatural things.
Actually, yoga is very useful and beneficial to human kind. Yoga evokes the difference between human body and soul. Through the knowledge of soul, a man can have the cognition of the entire Jagat (cosmos- cosmic consciousness). After realizing his self, man can understand his true potential. The tangible reality of the Gunas can only be perceived through the way of yoga. This situation can be defined as Bhoga. Yoga helps in the cognition of chitta. The restlessness of chitta can be controlled by yoga.
One who is devoid of all desires is neither interested in amassing wealth nor in religion. A man without desire is neither a Bhogi (enjoyer of pleasures) nor a yogi. Taph (penance) Sadhana, (worship) Daan (charity), research, Karma and Yagna etc – are motivated by Karna or the powerful desire.
A man can never be without any desires. Desire is at the very bottom of human existence. I have divined desire in Dharma in (duty – religion) and Erth (many economics etc). Dharma and Erth have originated from a desire Kaam (desire) has caused many upheavals in human lives. In both the situations, I have found man agitated.
The true function of Yoga is to, make a man sound in his mind as well as body. It has an ennobling effect on the thought processes of man. It delivers man from Kaama and merges his soul in Paramtatva. A man who has balanced thoughts, high mind confidence, a controlled mind and is detached from Kaama, his gatee (motion) is upward. Such a man dwells in the realm of supreme bliss. A man, who is acquainted with truth, is never disturbed by any thing else. He is cognizant of Maha Tatva and Para – tatvas (Physical and the astral). He can dissolve from the physical into the astral state, and from the astral into the casual state. He can return to his physical state by following the reverse order. Therefore, this beautiful world is of no use to him. He is merely an observer of the animate and inanimate world.
His mental make up, is reflected in his thoughts. The race of thoughts have the power to influence others thoughts. Sometimes when a like thoughts meet, a significant change occurs.
Inside man there is a continous flow of thoughts. The flux of thoughts are also present in space. In both, the thought vibrations are flowing in. The form of plus (+) and minus (-) vibrations. When they flow in opposite directions, a lot, social anarchy is the result. And when they form an equation, peace and composure can be witnessed. Anand or bliss is the result of this formation. The internal and external thoughts, cast an effect which is akin to trigonometry and Geometry. When the thoughts are attracted towards comprehensiveness, they flow in the pattern of 2×2 = 4. But when they fuse with destructive vibrations they form the pattern of 4 x 4 = 16.
The polluted ennui of today is due to the fusion of destruction vibrations. Every where I have come across deciet and corruption. Even yoga has become the victim of the forces of corruption. Some unscrupulous, immoral people have corrupted the form of yoga by commercialising it. All things have become commercial. A nation, whose leader, yogi and God are for sale, has no future. We have to cleanse our minds and rise above this pollution.
Yoga can usher in a quietude, to bring order in a nation, where all things are falling apart. A quiet mind can free itself from difficult obstacles and can lead a controlled life which will have a benign influence on everyone and every thing. When all inhabitants of a nation are free from unhealthy thoughts, the nation will rejuvenate and prosper. In the present age, yoga, is available to man in different forms.
A lot of literature has been written on yoga and numerous institutions of yoga have mushroomed. Yogis and saints are touring the world and propagating the concept of yoga. But man alone knows, what he is gaining from all this because yoga is a matter of personal experience. One Kriya technique can have a different effect on different people. Irrespective of this, modern yoga is in a state of hysteria. Yogis are misusing yoga and indulging in an act which they had long ago forsaken. Yoga is gradually turning into a money making machine.
The restlessness of man denotes that yoga is not following the right path. Had it been on the right path, man would have been peaceful and there would have been harmony everywhere. If you are practising yoga, you must first identify its type.
You must know whether its a physical yoga, mansik (Mental) yoga or Atmya yoga (the yoga of the soul). If you are only confined to its physical aspect then only Assan – Yam Niyam (rule) is sufficient, because this helps in the development of the body and keeps it healthy. But you must bear one thing in mind, that whatever you have been doing since birth is related to yoga.
All those are Asanas and Nature herself has designed them. Animal, birds and man all are expected to practise this format. If nature would not have done this arrangement, we would have been maimed. Since man does not follow the rules of nature, he becomes prey to a variety of diseases. But yoga can rectify these ailments.
The prevalent Yoga lays stress on physical exercise. Many Yoga institutions of the world, are merely engaged in teaching Asanas which have curative effects. Peace is not emphasized in these institutes, because the teachers themselves need to understand its significance.
But a healthy body is important. A healthy and disease free body can only take man towards Anand.
Kriya Yoga is related to the physical, mental and spiritual well being of a man.
In mental yoga, one has to detach one self from the physical. Only this detachment can quieten the mind. The outward detachment can cause the fusion of the inward. Inner fusion begets peace. Human mind is always active, it expresses, inspires, gives directions for actions and many more. Gyanendriyas (faculty of intellect) and Karmendriyas are the active associates.
The second stage is the spiritual yoga. In the spiritual yoga, the Sadhaka goes into samadhi and cognizes his self. Physical yoga energizes the body and keeps it healthy. It is a warm up exercise for the body. This warm up exercise tones up the body temperature, makes it even, and eliminates any chances of danger to the body during the inward journey. Mind stabilises itself and the union of the internal and external takes place.
The next step changes the thoughts into feelings and transports the sadhak inwards. The Jiva absorbed in Atman can realize Paramatma. In this way he realizes the importance of self and Jagat. Hence, we can say, that yoga succeeds in doing its job perfectly well. It unites the Atma with Paramatma, transfers it from that physical to astral state. The cosmic consciousness is thus achieved. In this state will becomes so powerful that speed and even death can be ordered by will. All these are the activities of human body. But a lot of practise is required to attain this stage.
All the activities of man pertain to nature. Unnatural acts, result in diseases, which snatch away mental, and physical happiness. A man, who is happy physically, mentally and spiritually is a wonderful sight.
Lord Krishnas successes in all spheres were mainly due to Kriya Yoga. Krishna was adept in Kriya Yoga. All his mayic activities, illustrate his mastery of kriya yoga. Through kriya yoga a man can obtain the state of Sankalpit yoga. And sankalpit yoga can he used as a powerful weapon. The sudden appearance and disappearance, is possible through Kriya Yoga only. Thousands of years of samadhi, and creation of multiple bodies are all, the marvel of kriya yoga.
Kriya yoga is a science which enables man to have an immediate control over his thought processes. Since yoga is used so commonly, its worth has deteriorated. Yoga teachers are available easily. And, it is unfortunate, when they erroneously call themselves Yogis.
But there are very few who claim to have knowledge of kriya yoga.
Kriya Yoga follows a certain formula, and it has a specific definition. A special technique has been designed for it. It has been propounded by god himself, who is every where. And it is still safe with us.The great saints, who understand the precious technique, some times as per the need of time hand over this technique to society through the medium of a chosen yogi.
Till now no authentic information has been written in book form. For decades I have been touring India, And I am surprised to find people taking interest in kriya yoga. Many a times I have asked Maha-Avtar Baba (Babaji), for a solution to this problems. And every time he brushed it aside laughingly.
One day I put to him my proposal of launching a crusade for universal peace. He again laughed and said – Let time be ripe. So I gave up all my activites and returned to the Himalayas. In due course, the sequence of events again pushed me towards society.
Seeing my dilemma, Maha-Avtar Baba smiled and said- Go ahead, my blessings are with you. I was good at writing, poems, plays and novels. But for many decades my pen could not produce any creative writings. I wanted to express something in writing, but my pen always refused to move. I could not understand the reason behind my pens inertia. I wanted to share my Himalayan experiences and write about Kriya yoga.
Once, as I sat on the the banks of Saryu, in Bogeshwar, I picked up pen and it began to move spontaneously. I wrote two books entiled: 1)Himalaya – My life companion 2) Mathuradas Baba was Jawaharlal Nehru. But I could not introduce these books to the world, because Baba himself consigned the manuscripts to flames. And since then I have been waiting for the day when I will be able to share the experiences of my Himalayan abode. Finally, with the blessings of the great souls, I am offering my experiences to you.
Kriya yoga is a rare science, and people who practise Kriya yoga are also rare. They enjoy the special protection of the elevated sages of the Himalayas.
After Mahabharat Kriya yoga went into hibernation. It has reawakened after a lapse of five thousand years. Today, man wants to embrace everything without any delay. But he has over looked the fact that he cannot achieve anything in a hurry.
Kriya yoga is in the safe custody of the great souls of Himalayas. Man should he greatful to the Himalayas, for giving Protection to the custodians of the ancient science.
Shardwan initiated Lord Krishna into Kriya Yoga. Later on Angris also gave Lord Krishna lessons on Kriya Yoga. Bhagwan Bhaskar, gave the Diksha of Kriya Yoga to Vivswan. Manu learnt the technique from Vivswan and handed it over Iskwaku. Shardwan recieved from Iskwaku. Then it remained in oblivion for a long time till Parshuram revived it. Dronacharya recieved it from Parshuram. Ashwathma learnt the rare art from dronacharya. Kripi and Kripacharya recieved it from Shardwan.
Later on, kripa came to be known as Shanti ma. I was initiated into Kriya yoga by Kripa charyaji.
Remember that only individuals have become enlightened and not the crowds. The crowds have either become Hindu, Muslims, Sikhs, Christains, Jains, Parsis but not the real enlightened individual selves.
Only the individuals – only those who have the courage, the spirit to be alone – are capable of stopping the movement of the Mind and can settle into their inner innocence. The deeper you go within yourself, the purest the sources of consciousness that you will find. When you reach to the very center of your being. Core of yourself, your consciousness, you have reached to the center of the Universe. There blossoms the wisdom. You can see everything. You become a “SEER” a “SAGE ” .
This is a RE-BIRTH – A RESURRECTION- You die as the world wanted you to be – and you find exactly what the nature – the existence – (The GOD) has been longing for you to be. Existence gives you all that you are asking for – have been longing for.
If you want to live beautiful, joyful life full of ecstasy and die with ecstasy , you will have to choose the path of aloneness and that is the path of meditation. |
