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Beloved Krishna

Suffering humanity no longer hears the sweet melody of your flute,

Played on the banks of the Yamuna River.

Your enchanting melody of divine love enraptured all:

The birds, the beasts, and mankind.

Please play your celestial music in the hearts of humankind once again,

That they may see the light of your salvation.

Bless my sadhana!

Accept my devotion!

I bow to Thee!

-Paramahansa Yogananda

Krishna Responds to His Worshipping Devotees

To the devout Hindu, Krishna represents the loftiest incarnation of God, to whom His worshippers have given 108 names. As a great king of ancient India, Krishna is the supreme example of wisdom, justice, and love that should characterize a leader of men. When his disciple Arjuna was loath to fight for righteousness in the battle of Kurukshetra, Krishna exhorted him, symbol of all mankind, to fulfill his divinely ordained duty, and to satisfy his spiritual destiny. The Bhagavad Gita contains the sublime teachings that Krishna gave to Arjuna during the battle of Kurukshetra. Materially and spiritually it is a scripture of unsurpassed beauty and wisdom.

Down through the ages, Krishna has become “all things to all men,” and has been approached confidently by his devotees as the greatest Divine Friend and Lover of Creation; as the Protector of the Innocent; as the Destroyer of Evil; as the Lord of Creation, Preservation, and Destruction. To many, he is the Divine Cowherd, the youthful Gopal, whose flute of celestial love calls errant souls back to Spirit. He has responded in every form to his worshipping devotees.

-Sananda Lal Ghosh, Mejda, p 133.

*May Krishna reveal His presence in the form you hold most dear. Hey Bhagavan! OmLove, Annie

[kriyayogaguru]

Blessings of Lahiri Mahasaya One day Mejda said, “Listen, when we return this evening we’ll pick some lichis. No one will see us in the twilight.” So said, so done! Mejda was picking some of the luscious, sweet lichis when he heard someone call his name. Startled, Mejda stood stock still. All sense of adventure ended abruptly! Cautiously we moved in the direction from which the voice had come. The twilight was fast fading and we could not see far ahead in the shadows, but we soon discerned a man dressed in white. Seeing that we were somewhat afraid, he beckoned us closer in a friendly manner. If he were the watchman here, how would he have known Mejda’s name? Slowly we advanced toward the gently smiling person. His form seemed lustrous with a wonderful light. I looked around to see where the light was coming from. Suddenly Mejda bowed before the saint and touched his feet. The saint embraced Mejda and kissed him on the head. I also bowed before the saintly figure. With a gesture of blessing, he said to us, “Jaiastu!” (“Victory be with you!”). And then he spoke to Mejda: “Mukunda, it is God’s wish that I come to you today. Remember what I say to you. You have come on earth as God’s representative to fulfil His wishes. Your body is His temple, sanctified by prayer and meditation. Do not run after material pleasures or satisfaction. You will show the way that leads to true happiness; and by your spiritual knowledge you will deliver those who are suffering in ignorance. Never forget that you are one with Maha Purusha, attained only by those who are supremely successful in meditation. Your body, mind, and life must never deviate from the thought of God, even for a moment. The blessings of the Infinite Father are upon you. Your faith in Him must be absolute. He will protect you from all dangers. In this world only He is eternal; all else is transient and unreliable. One day your ideals of Yoga will inspire all mankind. Mukunda, march onward!” I was fidgeting, for time was passing and darkness was upon us. We had a long way to go to reach home. Continue in Comments #mejda #lahirimahasaya #yogananda https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci7mOGLB5ce/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kriyayogaguru]

During a long period of meditation the legs and entire body sometimes seem benumbed, owing to lack of blood circulation. what can the Yogi do to prevent this! Mahamudra ( the spine- stretching asana that is done before practice of Kriya proper) can be performed again during and/or after a long meditation. When performed as taught in Kriya Yoga, Maha Mudra is a combination of asana and pranayama. It stimulates circulation; and by its beneficial effect on the spine, distributes life force evenly throughout the entire body. It thus benefits --- in a way that other exercises do not --- the nerves, veins, muscles, heart, lungs, and joints, keeping the body in full vigour and health, adapting it to long periods of meditation. Other asanas (postures of Hatha Yoga) are not as effective for this purpose. Therefore, it is considered the best of asanas, and is called Maha Mudra ( the great posture). -- " Mejda " The Family and the Early Life of Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda #mejda #yoga #mudra #asana #yogananda #kriyayoga #yssofindia #kriyayogaguru https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaaSAPBQoR/?utm_medium=tumblr