Yoga: Our Parent Source, per Yogiraj Siddhanath

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YOGA: Our Parent Source
A Conversation with Yogiraj Siddhanath
By Sergio Barreto Solis
Sergio:
Welcome, Yogiraj.  Let’s start with an obvious which, likely, isn’t.  What is
the purpose of Yoga?

Yogiraj:
The purpose of Yoga is You, and the purpose of You is your finite
consciousness merging into Infinite Consciousness.  Yoga is Consciousness.  And Supreme Yoga is Divine
Consciousness.
Within
each of us is this mystic, inconceivable, indescribable Silence and Love
and this urge (calling us) back to our naturalness, or Sahaj Samadhi, our
natural state of Divine Consciousness.
So
Yoga is the science, the way, and the path to actualize the essence of your
Being.  It has nothing to do with culture or religion.  It’s just your path
to Truth.  It’s an inner ascent through ever more refined and ever more
expanded spheres of Consciousness to Divinity, that stillness before the
Big Bang; a stillness which lies at the core of your own Being.
Sergio:
Is samadhi something we’ve experienced and forgotten?

Yogiraj: Samadhi is a natural state of enlightenment.  When Consciousness enters different
sheaths of the body, there is a descent of this awareness into grosser and
grosser sheaths.  And this is what is
called Maya.  Consciousness enters the mental sheath.  Then it enters the
astral sheath of emotions.  And then
it enters the etheric sheath, and then it enters the womb and the material
sheath of flesh and blood and bone.
And
it gets more and more restricted as it, in relative sequence, by various
permutations, combinations, and aggregation of molecules, becomes denser
and denser and denser.  That’s why
man, when he takes birth from the womb of a mother, his breath penetrates
and injects his physical body with such force that the cause is mistaken
for the effect, and man idolatrously imagines himself to be the body and
not the Soul.  And then, by practice
of yoga and other techniques, “he” goes back to the natural state of
enlightenment.
So
the breath is infused into the flesh with such force that you think you are
the body, whereas you are actually the Soul.  And Yoga is a technique to reverse the
electrical flow of prana, or life
essence energy, to regain paradise lost.  And when you, by the yogic
process, reverse your process, interiorize — you merge into your own Divine
Consciousness and realize that you are a Soul and you have a body.
Whereas
the common people today think they are a body and possess a Soul.  It’s not
that!  Yoga teaches that you are a Spirit unfettered in the body and possess
an appendix, an attachment of “body,” that is just your garment.
Sergio:
What is the Yoga of the Himalayas and how is it distinguished from “Studio
Yoga” taught in the West?

Yogiraj:
There is only one Yoga. The apparent difference between all yoga branches
is only of degree and not of kind. To a Knowing Master, the various yogas
can be organized in an ascending order from the physical postural yoga
(known as Yoga Asanas) to the emotional / devotional Bhakti Yoga then
further ascending to the more mental Mantra, Tantra and Laya Yogas then
ascending and expanding further into the intuitional Raja and Gyan Yoga of
true knowledge.
When
they say yoga here in the West, they mostly imply postural integration —
asanas, where they do the Yoga Asanas, the movement of body in various
postures, to bring about health. Yoga Asanas are like a self-given shiatsu,
self-given massage where you press and compress your body, you heal
yourself with them.
But,
basically and essentially, Yoga is not postures of integration of asanas.
Essentially, the core meaning of Yoga is Samadhi which means “composed mind,” the union of the finite
with Infinite Consciousness.
So
“Studio Yoga” is the initial tenderfoot, yet sincere effort of most Western
teachers to maintain bodily fitness and then further ascend toward the one
Yoga which is Samadhi, the fusion of the finite with the Infinite
Consciousness.  The urge is to go back to our Parent Source.
Sergio:
Why is the guidance of a guru or meditation master important to the
practice of Yoga?

Yogiraj:
Yoga is a natural process of the journey of the soul towards its parent
source, the Spirit.  But it takes a million, million years for a soul to
reach its natural state of Yoga-union with its Infinite Spirit.
In
order to avoid all karmic pitfalls and difficulties and to make the journey
of our soul safer, swifter, and more blessed, it is most important that one
evolves himself in his journey by the grace of a divine master, one who has
realized Samadhi-Yoga, or the True State of Infinite Consciousness.
What
a normal meditation practitioner would take to accomplish in several
million years, the blessings of a Satguru, or Master, and the technique of
Kriya Yoga would accomplish in twenty-four years, in twelve years even,
and, if the practice is intensified, in six years and three years in very exceptional
cases.
In
the unchartered ocean of life, the Satguru is the navigator and the goal is
Shiva’s Divine Form, or realized Samadhi Yoga, the goal of Divine
Consciousness. Under no stretch of imagination, can the Satguru’s
usefulness be dispensed within Himalayan Yoga or any yoga.
Sergio:
What then is Kriya Yoga? How does it differ from other systems of Yoga?

Yogiraj:
At the outset let me make it clear that all the yogas and faiths and
spiritual practices in the world are the symphony of one divine orchestra,
it is the immature ego in the human mind which makes of this harmony a
disharmony.  All the yogas, if
understood in their proper wisdom, are flowing one into the other as the
musical notes and varied instruments.
Similarly, the practice of postural yoga, of Yoga Asanas flows into
Hatha Yoga which flows into Kriya Yoga, which flows into Raja Yoga and then
into Samadhi Yoga.
As
a matter of real fact, Kriya Yoga takes the best of all yogas: it is a
connecting yoga between Hatha and Raja Yogas containing the properties of
both and linking the spectrum of all.
Patanjali mentions Kriya Yoga in his second chapter which comprises
self-endeavored discipline, self-endeavored study, and a pure offering of
one’s self to the Divine, be it as Guru or God.
Kriya
Yoga is the science of life-force energy control which develops into a
concentration and then a meditative practice until Kriya Yoga finally
merges that into states of Samadhi and is then qualified to be called Raja
Yoga.
When
the mind is dissolved, then this yoga expands into the ecstasy of total
enlightenment called Kaivalya or Brahma Nirvana.  It is from and with this
total enlightenment that the Satguru guides aspiring practitioners towards
Samadhi, home, to their Parent Source.
For
over 40 years, Yogiraj Siddhanath has healed and transformed millions all
over the world with his kundalini shakti transmissions, sharing freely his
own Samadhi (enlightened state) of peaceful bliss-consciousness with public
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Awaken in the Presence of a True Spiritual Master

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The presence of a true ‪#‎master‬ can awaken the ‪#‎kundalini‬.
And then by the practice of ‪#‎Kriya_Yoga‬, it may ‪#‎ascend‬.

The Awakening of Kundalini through the Presence of a True Master: Yogiraj Siddhanath

The presence of a true master holds the power to ignite the dormant spiritual energy within us known as kundalini. This potent energy, often symbolized as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine, lies latent in most individuals. However, the presence of a realized master like Yogiraj Siddhanath can act as a catalyst, awakening this profound force and setting it on a path of ascension through the chakras.

Yogiraj Siddhanath, a revered Kriya Yoga master, embodies this rare ability to awaken kundalini. His mere presence emanates a transformative energy that can activate the kundalini within his disciples. This awakening is not merely a symbolic or metaphorical event but a tangible, often life-altering experience. Those who have had the privilege of being in Yogiraj Siddhanath’s presence often describe a profound shift in their energy, consciousness, and overall spiritual awareness.

Once awakened, the journey of kundalini is guided through the disciplined practice of Kriya Yoga. This ancient and sacred practice involves a series of techniques designed to purify the body and mind, facilitating the smooth ascension of kundalini through the energy centers or chakras. Kriya Yoga, as taught by Yogiraj Siddhanath, offers a structured and safe approach to this powerful process. It harmonizes breath control, meditation, and specific postures to create a conducive environment for spiritual growth.

The ascension of kundalini through the chakras brings about profound transformations. It purifies the nadis (energy channels), balances the chakras, and expands consciousness, leading to higher states of awareness and ultimately, self-realization. Practitioners often report enhanced mental clarity, emotional stability, and a deep sense of inner peace. The ultimate goal is to achieve a state of union with the divine, realizing the interconnectedness of all life.

Yogiraj Siddhanath’s role as a true master goes beyond merely teaching techniques; he provides the spiritual transmission that awakens and guides the kundalini. His teachings and presence offer a unique and precious opportunity for sincere seekers to embark on this transformative journey. Through the combined power of Yogiraj’s presence and the disciplined practice of Kriya Yoga, the path to spiritual enlightenment and the ascension of kundalini becomes a tangible reality.

 

The Sacred Science of Kriya Yoga

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The Sacred Science of Kriya Yoga 

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These experiential New Life Awakening Retreats are perfect opportunities to recharge yourself and make significant progress in your spiritual practice. Each Retreat gives your true Self a period of spiritual renewal, quiet reflection, and further teachings from our beloved Yogiraj.

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Watch Yogiraj on Sanskar TV

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Yogiraj on Sanskar TV

You can now watch Yogiraj on prime time TV on Sanskar Channel at 7:35 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The talks have been filmed on location at the ashram and will be on various spiritual topics.

The talks will be telecast in the following countries at the same time (7:35 pm IST)

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Yogiraj’s Experiential Address at the United Nations

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On Thursday October 25th 2007, history was made as Yogiraj Gurunath gave an address at the United Nations that not only delivered an urgent message of Earth peace, but also included his sharing with the audience the experience of Soul Consciousness (his experience dubbed “Shivapat“). Surely this is the first time in history that a Yogi has given the “no-mind” state of natural enlightenment to a United Nations caucus.

We hope that Yogiraj’s appearance at this event will help open the door to a deeper spiritual understanding for some of the more powerful people of our world to see, as Yogiraj states in his speech, that a subjective inner spiritual growth amongst the people of the earth must accompany the outer objective works, such as charity and education, for our world to truly achieve peace and harmony.

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What Is An Alchemical Shivling?

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Ever wanted to know what an Alchemical Shivling is? Better yet, you can see one with your own eyes, once you visit the ashram!

Read more about this unique Mercury Shivalinga, one of the modern wonders of the world in this article published in the Indian Express newspaper.

Come Share My Samadhi

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by Yogiraj Siddhanath

K. Hari Warrier, May 9 2003

Hindistan Times.com

Yogiraj Siddhanath traces his lineage to the Ikshavaku dynasty, to which Lord Rama is believed to have belonged. It is said that Yogiraj was born a seer, so to say, and would meditate long hours even at the age of four.

Today, he is a ‘householder yogi’, and lives with his wife Shivangini in a forest ashram near Simhgarh fort, Pune. He has established an organization, Hamsa Yoga Sangh, and imparts his knowledge of Sanatana Dharma to all and sundry.

What is perhaps unique about Yogiraj is the “Unified Field of Consciousness”, in which he goes into samadhi, and then shares that experience with his audience as a sort of introduction into spirituality. He spoke to Hindustan Times:

On life, and teaching, as a yogi

I am a householder yogi. I lead the life of a householder as well as that of a yogi. The two can be combined just as I have demonstrated in my life.

I give two main techniques, one is the technique of kriya yoga of the great Mahavatar Shiva Goraksha Babaji. The second is the Siddhanath Healing Enlightenment (SHE) which He has helped me develop. The techniques are very simple yet effective. And they are given to suit the person in daily life. Later on, there are higher levels…

I am happy to serve. When you serve a guy, his ego melts, then you can enter him more easily. Otherwise the subconscious mind forms a barrier… As a service to service phenomenon, it (teaching) flows better.

On the spiritual path

Spiritual progress is a very individual question, and each person advances according to his own effort. Three things are required for success in yogic practice.

Discipline: This is tapah. A person disciplines himself in such a manner that material things loosen their grip and control over the mind… sleeping on a soft bed, sumptuous food, indulging in the pleasures of life… they are distractions.

When a man disciplines himself, when he learns to sleep simply on a hard bed, when he gets up at a given time to meditate, the material things lose their grip, and the mind becomes more sharpened towards its goal. That is the idea of tapah, to loosen the grip of material things on the mind, so that the mind can expand into consciousness, so that dharana, or concentration, can become dhyana, where it goes into a state of consciousness.

The first stages are yama and niyama. Asanas too are important, they discipline the body.

Self-study: The second prerequisite after tapah is swadhyaya, or self study, the study of your true self, which is your soul, using your apparent self, which is the body. So you are using your body as a laboratory and discipline it to get to your true self, which is your soul. The means whereby the body is used to get to a higher state of consciousness is called prana.

Swadhyaya consists of pranayama. Pranayama is the link point which gets you to subtler states of consciousness. It soothes the nerves, and expands the mind. It creates a magnetism in your spine.

Pranayama is developed to a high degree by contact with the cosmic prana. The prana in the human body is as though contained in a bottle. The human body is itself made up of prana. It is like water in an ice bottle floating in an ocean. When the bottle melts, the individual prana in the body comes in contact with the universal prana.

But the yogis do not concentrate on the perishable body, whose fate is pre-decided: consignment to the flames. So why waste so much time on temporary investment? ‘Let me invest on something more, which is the true self. We will use pranayama to climb the ladder of prana to reach God.’

After pranayama, the seeker goes into pratyahara, and then he goes into dharana, dhyana and samadhi, which is loosely translated as trance. When these unite, it is called samyam, and he realizes his own God within, his Divine Indweller.

Surrender: The third factor, which is necessary to realize Godhood, is Ishwar paranidhan, or total surrender to God. Whatever comes, comes from God, I am satisfied with what I have.

This is not fatalism. The seeker is not negative, he is making the effort. He is doing tapah. Disciplined yoga, meditation, swadhyaya. And while doing this, he is also happy. The approach is, “while I am making an effort I may be a pauper or a millionaire. It doesn’t make a difference to me. My real purpose is to seek God. So whatever condition You put me in, I will still keep making the effort.”

You carry on regardless of obstacles, because you know it is all Godsend, it is a result of your karma. But that doesn’t mean you should not make the purashartha or the effort to seek the Divine Indweller.

On India and Indians

India has always been a passive and docile country. It gives away its techniques and takes its learning from others. The Indian psyche is very timid, it is the psyche of a saint. Basically the Indian is a contemplative person.

But the Indian soul is the most courageous person in the world. In spite of great difficulties in the path, he goes along with strong determination, and achieves the goal. He has the determination to walk on fire.

There I take my hat off to the people of Bharatha, a name so beautiful… it means the land whose people are wedded to the light of soul. Ratha (united) to the spiritual abha (light) of the aatma. Aatmaprakashit (self enlightened). Even today, India is the spiritual dynamo of the world.

His message

My vision for new life awakening, is earth peace through self peace. Meditate and find peace, and then tell millions of people to find peace within themselves. A simple formula…