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 Sound

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)
  • Animals are enchanted by music; if man is not attracted by the sound of OM, then he is an ass.
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  • Woman is the destroyer of man. Do not look at her, at any cost. Note: (The sun of the self, that is, sound, is referred to here as man; and the jyoti, light of the self, is referred to as woman. In other words, do not be interested in the play of jyoti, or develop attachment to the inner visions; after all, visions are secondary and are not inner Realization.)
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  • The essence of Rama-mantra is to place the tongue into Talabya Kriya and continue to listen the sound of Om.
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  • I saw Radhaji (consort of Krishna) at the base of the inner Sound.
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  • (It is sound, Om, or Nada, which helps the seeker to go beyond bindu and merge into Oneness with Brahma, the ultimate Self.)
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