Lahiri Mahasaya

Lahiri Mahasaya

Master of Kriya Yoga.

A prominent figure in the lineage of Kriya Yoga, this individual is celebrated for revitalizing and spreading the ancient practice of Kriya Yoga in the modern era. Known for his simple and unassuming lifestyle, he was a householder who balanced his spiritual practices with everyday responsibilities. His teachings focus on the practical application of Kriya Yoga techniques to achieve inner peace, self-realization, and spiritual progress. Through his efforts, he made profound spiritual practices accessible to a broader audience, emphasizing the importance of direct experience and personal connection with the divine.

Lahiri Mahasaya Quotes about Body

AllPractice(22)Brahma(15)Breath(13)Mind(10)Body(10)Pranayama(7)Knowledge(6)Krishna(6)Sun(5)Senses(5)Sound(5)Light(4)Ignorance(3)Work(3)Mantra(3)Guru(3)
  • It does not matter, if life departs from the physical body. I must practice Kriya with all my heart.
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  • Whatever one thinks at the time of death, accordingly one becomes that; likewise, if you become Satchitananda at the time of leaving the body, then, you become yourself, the ultimate Self.
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  • One who does not see Kutastha (the inner Self between the eyebrows) with the help of Guru's advice in this physical body is a blind person.
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  • OM is radiant Light. When this Light is spread throughout the body, all is seen; then, there is no desire to speak and to look.
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  • Mind should not be made outward. What's the benefit if the mind and the eyes are tranquil and not the body? Today, the breath does not come out, and a lot of addictions are generated.
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  • That which saves one from the mind (restless breath), or manasa, is called Mantra; that which saves one from the attachment of body is called Tantra.
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  • If you feel pain (during the Kriya practice) in the body, then understand that the practice is not going well.
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  • If you write in reverse order and see it in the mirror, it looks straight. Similarly, if you make reverse the breath of the body, then you will see Swarupa, the form of your self.
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  • Inside this body there is another body which is somewhat black.
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  • Applying body, mind, and speech in action is called Ahingsa (Non-violence).
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