Swami Kriyananda emphasizes the transformative power of inner silence, explaining that true strength, clarity, and spiritual connection arise when we withdraw energy from constant mental and verbal noise. He shares personal experiences of extended periods of silence, illustrating how quieting the mind deepens intuition, sensitivity, and harmony with the natural world. Ultimately, he encourages regular practice of silence and meditation as a way to tune into divine guidance, solve problems more effortlessly, and experience life as a joyful, expansive spiritual play.

Swami Kriyananda argues that true freedom is not found in indulgence or rejecting moral discipline, but in mastering one's own lower impulses and directing life toward higher spiritual truth. Discipline—whether from life, society, or wise guidance—exists to help individuals develop inner strength, self‑control, and the ability to choose the right path rather than be driven by desire. Ultimately, real happiness and freedom arise from aligning with one's higher nature, cultivating inner joy, and gaining the power to remain steady and fulfilled regardless of external circumstances.

Swami Kriyananda explains that sexuality and spirituality are connected through the deeper human longing for union with the Divine, and that all experiences-including relationships-should ultimately be directed twoard inner freedom and God-centered love. He warns that sexual desire, when pursued for pleasure alone, easily strengthens ego, drains energy, and distracts from spiritual growth, but that within a committed, loving relationship it can be uplifted and used to deepen spiritual awareness. Ultimately, he encourages approaching all aspects of life-including sex-not as concessions to human weakness but as opportunities to spiritualize consciousness by acting with self-control, devotion, and inward God-remembrance.

Swami Kriyananda explains that spiritual growth is a progression from subconscious unawareness to conscious living and ultimately to superconscious awareness, where clarity, intuition, and inner freedom expand. It emphasizes that true spiritual understanding comes not from intellectual analysis but from experience, right action, and aligning all levels of one’s being—including the subconscious—with higher truths. Ultimately, superconscious living brings greater awareness, inner strength, and the ability to meet life’s challenges with love, calmness, and expansive perception.

12-18-1977
True mastery and beauty in any field come from attuning oneself to a higher, divine flow rather than relying solely on technical knowledge or logic, as illustrated by the story of the musician who sang for God rather than for an emperor. Modern life’s tendency to compartmentalize knowledge and focus on static facts often obstructs wisdom and holistic understanding, whereas real success requires integrating movement, intuition, and life into what we do. Whether in healing, science, or art, techniques and facts are only tools; the ultimate secret of genius and effectiveness lies in becoming an instrument for divine inspiration and allowing that higher power to guide one’s actions.

True perfection is not found in outward achievements or comparisons, but in self-transcendence—centering oneself in divine consciousness and letting God express through you. Humility is essential, not as self-deprecation but as self-forgetfulness and surrender to a higher power, recognizing that all power and inspiration come from the divine. The journey to perfection involves peeling away false self-identifications, embracing inner stillness, and striving to let divine joy, love, and peace flow through one’s life.
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May 11, 2003
Swami Kriyananda Emphasizes that true service is offering oneself to the Divine through serving others, which frees us from egotism and brings inner peace. He explains that both meditation and selfless action are essential on the spiritual path and that the right attitude is to act with God-consciousness, not out of restless self-interest. Using stories from scripture and spiritual tradition, he illustrates that transcending ego and seeing the Divine in all leads to unity, joy, and spiritual growth.
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