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= Prajnanananda = Paramahamsa Prajnanananda is the spiritual leader of the „Kriya Yoga International“organization with its main centres in Puri and Cuttack in India, Vienna in Europe and Miami in the USA. He was born in 1960 in the Indian federal state of Odisha with the name Triloki Dash. A monk predicted that he would be a renowned spiritual world teacher in future. He recommended to call him Triloki, which means “the one who governs the three worlds of the human body”. Today, this realized, loving and powerful master plays an exalted role amongst India´s saints and sages.

His Childhood
Triloki has the key (excerpt from a narration by Jyothi Bathina)

On a hot summer day, the Brahmin boy Triloki is sitting under an ancient banyan tree in his village, his school books spread in the shade of the branches. Behind him you see the village temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and which is closed until evening. An elderly woman is approaching, intending to offer in the temple. Alas, the door is closed. Deeply disappointed, she sits down on the temple stairs. Triloki walks towards her, with a radiant smile. His large, dark eyes display a conspirational glow when he shows her the heavy key for the huge temple door in his hands. With his swift fingers, he opens the portal. Although he is small and fragile, he walks quickly to bring the heavy buckets of water for the puja, the worship ceremony for Lord Shiva. Triloki has become Paramahamsa Prajnanananda in the meantime. He is not sitting under the banyan tree of his childhood anymore, but travelling a lot in the whole world. With his “key”, he opens many doors, which hide spiritual treasures. No matter how late the traveler arrives; no matter how tired he is himself, he would never reject anybody.

His further path of life
Triloki Dash turns into Paramahamsa Prajnanananda

“India is the place, which showed me the wonderful path to perceive divine love inside of myself”, writes Paramahamsa Prajnanananda. Already in his young age, he looks for a spiritual teacher. He retires regularly in the silence and solitude of ashrams in the Himalayas in order to be in the company of saints and yogis, in search of the ultimate truth. During his time as a student of economic science, his destiny is fulfilled: In 1980 he meets his future spiritual master Paramahamsa Hariharananda. The time with him was “a gift of immeasurable treasure”, he would say even years after with this special brilliance in his eyes. A guru helps “to experience the picture of God in one´s own body temple”, he explains. Triloki Dash develops quickly, following the path of Kriya Yoga under the guidance of his master. He is authorized by his master in 1992 to give initiations.

More and more he turns into a connector between worldly and spiritual spheres. In order to live with his Guruji, he follows a strict discipline: Already at 4 am he leaves the ashram in Puri to teach as a professor of economics at the Ravenshaw College in Cuttack. There, he inspires and teaches also many students in spiritual matters. He gives Kriya Yoga seminars in Odisha and Bengal and founds an ashram at the outskirts of Cuttack in 1993. All this happens under the blessings of his master, who calls him to travel to Europe in 1994. To leave his mother country India is not easy for him. But he is determined to face the world with an open heart and to serve the divine purpose with unconditional devotion. For more and more people he becomes a beautiful role-model of love, compassion and wisdom.

Since 1995 he has been part of the Giri-order of monks as Swami Prajnanananda Giri. On his birthday on 10th August 1998, his master confers the title Paramahamsa on him. This is the highest dignity for monks, who have scaled the peak of self-realization. “You see, without him I am incomplete. He and I are one. What was started by me has to be completed by him” told Paramahamsa Hariharananda in a public speech. When he left his body in 2002 at the age of 95, words could not express the immense sadness of his disciple. The worthy successor of the Kriya Yoga lineage sees himself as an “instrument of a wisdom, which is much deeper than my own”. He always feels devotedly connected with his master when he emphasizes: “He is the author and I am his open book. His words flow through me.”

His teachings
“To perceive the soul in every breath means liberation”

Paramahamsa Prajnanananda is spreading this message wherever he goes. And he tells us to make good use of our time in order to grow spiritually. The power of his teachings is derived from their simplicity and practicability. The master shows us step by step how human beings can transform their lives by Kriya Yoga. No matter which age, which confession or which race, no matter which social background. The secret of this technique lies in its systematic breath control. By this technique, the spine is being energized like a magnet; consciousness is transformed into super consciousness and turns into God-consciousness in its highest form.

„Samadhi“, the oneness of the soul with the formless God is the goal of „Kriyavans“. This method was already practiced by saints and sages in ancient times. But today it is not necessary to withdraw in caves or monasteries in order to practice, says Paramahamsa Prajnanananda, who is capable of interpreting his deep insights in the light of modern science. Also his metaphorical explanations of the Holy Scriptures of East and West are unique. With Kriya Yoga as his reference point, he reveals the hidden truth of versatile Holy Scriptures. The multilingual master is a treasured guest speaker.

Thus he spoke at the congress of world religions at Kapstadt / South Africa. He authored numerous books, is rhetorically well-versed and moreover blessed with a good portion of humor. For his devotees he represents a living example of selflessness, empathy and humbleness. At any time he is ready to tell them in his fresh and motivating manner: ”Nothing and nobody can stop you if you want to grow spiritually!”

Kriya Yoga and its worldwide network
Paramahamsa Prajnanananda is travelling tirelessly in order to give lectures, seminars, retreats and meditations. He writes numerous books per year and is in charge of the organization “Prajnana Mission” which was founded in 1999 together with his master. This organization provides spiritual as well as humanitarian aid by creating centres and spots for free medical care, and by starting many more charitable and pedagogic activities. At the “Hariharananda Balashram” (a boarding school in Arua /Odisha) underprivileged children receive good education and a cosy home.

According to the vision of his master, Paramahamsa Prajnanananda also had a wonderful ashram built, the “Hariharananda Gurukulam”, which is renowned internationally. Lastly, a majestic samadhi-temple was erected there in loving memory of Gurudev, who left his body in 2002. Under his guidance, many new Kriya Yoga centres have developed in India and the West within a short time. “Kriya Yoga International” denominates the current locations in North-and South-America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia / New Zealand. Europe counts two centres (its mother centre at Tattendorf /Vienna/Austria and another centre at Sterksel/Netherlands), more than 80 local Kriya Yoga groups as well as over 70 initiation programs and 25 Kriya Yoga retreats annually.

Quotas

 * A Guru knows the mind and the heart of the disciple even from the distance; he can perceive things beyond the capacity of a normal human being. (p. 39 last section, My time….)
 * In my innermost being I have often felt that life is a song, unfortunately very few know how to sing the song of life. Life, when viewed as a song, opens up the heart and brings inner love.
 * What a tragedy – we are living such an artificial life and have lost the beautiful art of human interaction. „Aus: „Know your Mind“, S 2 Introduction)
 * From time immemorial the masters, saints, sages and even incarnations like Shri Krishna and Lord Jesus, have been reminding us we are not mere human beings – we are divine. Unfortunately we continue to forget who we really are.
 * We are all born to manifest joy, love and happiness, but we have forgotten it.
 * Leading a disciplined life and doing worthy charitable actions help us transform our lives.
 * Few realize that we can change our lives by changing our thoughts.
 * Can we honestly say that our mind is disciplined, peaceful, prayerful, loving, kind and compassionate? If not, why not? („Aus: „Know your Mind“, S 10, Kapitel „What is the State of Your Mind“)
 * The ability to concentrate is a powerful force. One wonders why we place so little importance on a skill which is a key factor in achieving success in both our worldly and spiritual life. „Aus: „Know your Mind“, S 11, Kapitel „What is the State of Your Mind“)
 * If we know our true identity, the Soul, our presence will be a source of love, joy and happiness (also) for others. (Aus „Know Your Mind“, S 21, Kapitel „The Origin of Ego and Intellect“)
 * Why should I have any fear? Our fear is only due to our mistaken sense of identity. (Aus „Know Your Mind“, S 21, Kapitel S 27, Kapitel „Attachment to Our Identity“)
 * Few people realize how extreme their attachment to their identity really is in regard to nationality, language, religion, culture, food, and a multitude of other people, places and things. It is our attachment to these things that creates all the problems and sufferings in the world. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 27, 28, Kapitel „Attachment to Our Identity“)
 * When you accept the presence of God in your life, your ego no longer creates any problems for you. If you believe all that you are and have is a gift from God, then there is no ego claiming „this is mine“. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 32 Kapitel „The real Doer behind all our Activities“)
 * If we analyze our lives, can we honestly say that we are learning from our mistakes? (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 35, Kapitel „Different Levels of Intelligence“)
 * Our suffering is nothing more than our own mental creation – and nothing else. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 47, Kapitel „Mind is formed from Desires“)


 * Because our desires multiply everyday, intelligent people learn how to empty them from their mind with meditation and prayer. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 50, Kapitel „Desires are formed from Experience“)
 * It is the nature of the mind to create doubt, fear and confusion. Did you know that doubt is responsible for giving us a negative attitude towards the world? (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 54, Kapitel „Mind and the doubting Tendency“)
 * How quickly we become attached to things in this world – things that are impermanent! (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 61, Kapitel „The Consequences of Likes and Dislikes“)
 * Although we do not realize it, the life we live is completely conditioned by our likes and dislikes. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 62, Kapitel „Attachment comes from Repetition“)
 * Those, who are spiritually advanced can be completely detached from the world and yet still lead a full, vibrant and resourceful life.
 * It (the mind) collects many shoes, many clothes, many objects – in fact; it collects anything and everything, including money. But for what? (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 77, Kapitel „The Tendencies of the untrained Mind“)
 * Many people try to fill the void in their lives with material possessions. However, such an attempt is just a meaningless waste of their precious time. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 77, Kapitel „The Tendencies of the untrained Mind“)
 * Keep the mind busy watching the breath come up and down the centers in the spine – and it will not have time to cause you any trouble. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 95, Kapitel „Keep the mind busy“)
 * Each day we should spiritualize our lives by opening our hearts to everyone we meet and forgiving those who hurt us. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 113, Kapitel „Eliminate Mistakes by observing Your Mind“)
 * If you want peace in your heart, do not see faults in others. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 114, Kapitel „Overlooking the Faults of Others“)
 * Each day we should spiritualize our lives by opening our hearts to everyone we meet and forgiving those who hurt us. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 113, Kapitel „Eliminate Mistakes by observing Your Mind“)
 * If you want peace in your heart, do not see faults in others. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 114, Kapitel „Overlooking the Faults of Others“)
 * If you want peace in your heart, do not see faults in others. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 114, Kapitel „Overlooking the Faults of Others“)
 * If you want peace in your heart, do not see faults in others. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 114, Kapitel „Overlooking the Faults of Others“)


 * You are your own friend; you are your own enemy. Do not blame others. (Aus: „Know Your Mind“, S 136, Kapitel „Control the Mind by Non-Attachment and Practice“)

Links

 * https://kriya.org/


 * https://kriya.eu/
 * https://prajnanamission.org/
 * https://kriyayogameditatie.nl/

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