Honoring the Kriya Yoga Lineage of Masters
Our path is guided by the grace of our gurus: Mahavatar Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramhansa Yogananda, and Swami Kriyananda. We invite you to explore the images that remind us of this unbroken chain of wisdom.
Our main altar, beautifully decorated with flowers. At the center is our guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, surrounded by the other masters of Kriya Yoga: Jesus Christ, Babaji-Krishna, Lahiri Mahasaya, and Swami Sri Yukteswar.
The altar illuminated by soft lights for an evening meditation. The portraits of the masters are not just pictures; they are channels for their living presence and blessings.
The altar at our Kriyaban retreat, adorned with garlands. In the foreground is a portrait of Daya Mata, a great disciple of Yogananda, honoring the entire spiritual family.
A marble statue of Mahavatar Babaji, the deathless master who revived the ancient science of Kriya Yoga for this age. His silent presence is a source of immense power and grace.
A statue of Babaji decorated for Swami Kriyananda's Discipleship Anniversary. We honor the entire line of masters, as the grace flows from one to the next.
A portrait of Swami Sri Yukteswar, the "Jnanavatar" or incarnation of wisdom. This passage from 'Autobiography of a Yogi' reveals the deep, unconditional love between him and his disciple, Yogananda.
A portrait of our guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, garlanded with flowers. His teachings are the bedrock of our path, and his love is our constant guide and inspiration.
A gentle, smiling portrait of Paramhansa Yogananda. His mission was to spread the science of Kriya Yoga for the self-realization of all humanity.
A tribute to the life of Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and the founder of Ananda. His life was a testament to living for God and serving with joy.
A joyful portrait of Swami Kriyananda. His teaching reminds us that happiness is found not in grand achievements, but in a series of small, moment-to-moment decisions to be happy.
About Our Lineage of Gurus
These portraits are more than just photographs; they are focal points for our daily practice. Whether you are setting up a small home altar or visiting our center in Halasuru, placing these pictures before you is a practical way to center your thoughts and invite the stillness of the masters into your quiet time.
Our spiritual path is rooted in the lineage of Self-realization, flowing from Mahavatar Babaji to Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramhansa Yogananda, and his direct disciple, Swami Kriyananda. We do not view these figures as distant deities, but as elder brothers and guides who mapped the journey of the soul.
Creating Your Sacred Space
Many visitors often ask how to start a practice at home. You don't need a shrine or an elaborate setup. A simple photo of the guru, a candle, and a clean space where you can sit comfortably is all it takes to shift your focus from the outer world to your inner life.
Our Lineage in Daily Life
We honor this lineage through:
- Meditation: Using the science of Kriya Yoga to go deep within.
- Satsang: Gathering in truth to share these teachings and support each other.
- Seva: Offering service as a way to dissolve the ego and express gratitude.
Whether you are reading 'Autobiography of a Yogi' for the first time or are a long-time practitioner, you are welcome to sit with us. We often host Sunday gatherings at our Bangalore center where we chant, meditate, and reflect on the wisdom of the masters. It is not about reaching a specific destination, but about the simple, moment-to-moment decisions to choose joy and calmness in our daily city lives.
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