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According to Paramahansa Yogananda's '''', kriya yoga was well-known in ancient ], but was eventually lost. In ] however, the book continues, the immortal yogi ] initiated ] into ]. Lahiri Mahasaya then revived the practice, and it soon spread throughout India. ], a disciple of ] ] who was himself a disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, then brought Kriya Yoga to the ] and ] during the ]. Since that time it has spread throughout the world through various lineages, most of which claim descent from Lahiri Mahasaya. One notable exception is that of the ] of the Himalayan Nath yogis, who claim to be the ageless custodians of the Science of Kriya Yoga. According to Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath's '''Wings to Freedom''', this science has been practiced, and held secret by Himalayan yogis since time immemorial, despite its being lost to the masses at various times throughout human history. |
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According to Paramahansa Yogananda's '''', kriya yoga was well-known in ancient ], but was eventually lost. In ] however, the book continues, the immortal yogi ] initiated ] into ]. Lahiri Mahasaya then revived the practice, and it soon spread throughout India. ], a disciple of ] ] who was himself a disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, then brought Kriya Yoga to the ] and ] during the ]. Since that time it has spread throughout the world through various lineages, most of which claim descent from Lahiri Mahasaya. |
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==Other lineages== |
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There are several organizations that teach kriya yoga as taught by Yogananda. A few are: ], founded by Yogananda; , founded by Paramahamsa Hariharananda (a direct disciple of Swami ] Giri); , founded by ] (a direct disciple of Yogananda); , founded by Roy Eugene Davis (also a direct disciple of Yogananda); and the founded by one of Yogananda's chief disciples, Yogacharya Oliver Black. The lineage of Lahiri Mahasaya also continues in the person of , the great-grandson of Lahiri Mahasaya. He is based in Benares but travels around the world, initiatiing people into the yogic science of Kriya. , a modern Himalayan Siddha Master, travels the world at the behest of Mahavatar Babaji, initiating sincere seekers into Babaji's Kriya Yoga and Hamsa Yoga, ''The Way of the White Swan.'' He can be reached through his organization . |
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There are several organizations that teach kriya yoga as taught by Yogananda. A few are: ], founded by Yogananda; , founded by ] (a direct disciple of Yogananda); , founded by Roy Eugene Davis (also a direct disciple of Yogananda); and the founded by one of Yogananda's chief disciples, Yogacharya Oliver Black. The lineage of Lahiri Mahasaya also continues in the person of , the great-grandson of Lahiri Mahasaya. He is based in Benares but travels around the world, initiatiing people into the yogic science of Kriya. |
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All ] lineages however have the same root within the ] param-para; i.e. ], who gave the technique to ] through '''personal initiation''' and instruction to teach Kriya Yoga to other "worthy" humans. Lahiri Mahasaya's most famous disciples were Swami ] Giri, Swami Pranabananda, Swami Kebalananda, Swami Keshabananda, and Bhupendranath Sanyal (Sanyal Mahasaya). |
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Many other ] lineages also claim to have the same root within the ] param-para; i.e. ], who gave the technique to ] through '''personal initiation''' and instruction to teach Kriya Yoga to other "worthy" humans. Lahiri Mahasaya's most famous disciples were Swami ] Giri, Swami Pranabananda, Swami Kebalananda, Swami Keshabananda, and Bhupendranath Sanyal (Sanyal Mahasaya). |
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* Plus Kriya Yoga Q&A's and other inspirational articles from ] Kriya Yoga master Noel Daryl Pahimna |
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* from the First Edition of ''Autobiography of a Yogi'' written by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1946 |
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* from the First Edition of ''Autobiography of a Yogi'' written by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1946 |
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* Includes information about learning Kriya from Ananda, and testimonials from Kriya Yogis |
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* Includes information about learning Kriya from Ananda, and testimonials from Kriya Yogis |
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* Kriya Yoga Q&A's and other inspirational articles from ] Kriya Yoga master Noel Daryl Pahimna |
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* Body of teachings from brother disciple of Yoganandaji, Paramamsa Hariharandani Giri. On his passing, writing and teaching are led by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda Giri |
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There are several organizations that teach kriya yoga as taught by Yogananda. A few are: Self-Realization Fellowship, founded by Yogananda; Ananda, founded by Swami Kriyananda (a direct disciple of Yogananda); Center for Spiritual Awareness, founded by Roy Eugene Davis (also a direct disciple of Yogananda); and the Song of the Morning Retreat Center founded by one of Yogananda's chief disciples, Yogacharya Oliver Black. The lineage of Lahiri Mahasaya also continues in the person of Shibendu Lahiri, the great-grandson of Lahiri Mahasaya. He is based in Benares but travels around the world, initiatiing people into the yogic science of Kriya.