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 Senses

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)
  • When the tongue is raised, the senses are subdued.
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  • The senses are obstructions; Transcending them by the practice of Praanam and Omkar Kriyas, today, I have to dissolve perfectly. This is the only work for me.
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  • The practice of Khecharimudra brings victory over the senses.
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  • July 16, 1873 - The senses disturb today. I must renounce all desires and dissolve myself.
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  • Beyond the five senses there is mind, that is breath; beyond the mind there is buddhi, that is bindu, or spot (in between the eyebrows); beyond the bindu, Brahma, the ultimate Self, is the Pure Void, and Formless.
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