Memphis Kriya Yoga Center, TN, USA

10/07/2025

Jai Guru,

Guru Purnima Greetings to All Beloved Kriyavans

gurur madhye sthita vishva
vishva madhye sthito guru
gurur vishva namastubhyam
vishva guru namamyaham

On this sacred day of Guru Purnima, we bow in deep gratitude to the eternal chain of Masters of our lineage, to all Gurus of all faiths, and to our beloved living Sadguru — who, through His Divine Presence, lovingly guides us in both worldly wisdom and supreme knowledge.

Guru Purnima also marks the auspicious birth of Sage Vyasadeva, the son of Sage Parashara and Mother Satyavati. He compiled the Vedas, authored the eighteen Puranas, the Mahabharata, and countless revered scriptures including the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Vishnu Sahasranama, Brahma Sutra, and the Vyasa Smriti. His contributions continue to illuminate seekers across ages.

In our Vedic tradition, the Guru–Shishya Parampara (lineage) begins with God Himself. The first Guru is Narayana. His disciple is Brahma, who became the Guru of Sage Vasishtha, the great-grandfather of Sage Vyasa. From there, this unbroken lineage continues to our revered Gurudev, to Shri Guruji and to us.

Just as homes are connected to a powerhouse, we too are connected with God through this sacred Guru–disciple link. As electricity flows through through a conductor, divine knowledge and spiritual energy flow from the Guru to the disciple.
An uninsulated wire reveals the presence of electricity — likewise, a pure and clean mind reveals the presence of divine grace.

On this day, humble disciples approach the Guru with hearts filled with love, humility, and devotion. They offer their heads, hearts, and lives at His holy feet, seeking blessings for a year filled with deeper sadhana and humble seva.

Let us become worthy disciples — with minds clear, hearts pure, and lives devoted in spirit and service.

Shri Gurudev lovingly reminded us: Guru Purnima is not merely one day in a year; every day should be a celebration of divine communion with the Guru within.

So today, let us pray to God, to Shri Gurudev, and to our beloved Shri Guruji to bless us all — to be good disciples in spirit, action, and devotion.

Let’s make this Guru Purnima special by deepening our sadhana, enhancing our seva, and living in love and harmony as one great spiritual family.

Jai Guru. Jai Jagannath. Jai Go Mata. 🙏🙏🙏

05/07/2025

30/06/2025

When we are in a tense mood, many toxins are created in the body, due to tension. If we eat standing or under pressure, the food will mix with toxins and it will not give the desired benefit to the body.
It is best to sit down while eating. When we stand, more blood goes to the feet. As digestion starts more blood is needed to pump the stomach.
Yogis advise to sit calmly before the meal, and maintain a peaceful and prayerful mood.
It is also important to drink water before meals, never afterwards. Water after a meal is is equal to poison.

- - - Paramahamsa Prajnananandaji Maharaj- - -

23/06/2025

GURUJI Paramahamsa Prajnananandaji is at LATVIA from 20-23 July 2025

22/06/2025

Kriya Yoga Ashram in Poland

Loving kriyavans around the world,

With deep love, we bow to our beloved Shri Guruji, the Masters of our lineage and to you all.

We would like to share with you an update on a dream coming to life—a dream born in the heart of our Shri Guruji, Paramahamsa Prajnananandaji, during the 20th anniversary of Kriya Yoga in Poland in 2015.

At that special celebration, Guruji expressed a beautiful wish: to establish a Kriya Yoga Ashram in Poland—a spiritual home to serve seekers in Eastern Europe and beyond.

Since then, Polish kriyavans have searched with devotion for the right place to fulfil this vision. In 2023, with the blessings of Guruji and the Masters, we found it. Thanks to generous donation of many kriyavans, we purchased a peaceful property in the village of Tłuczań, in Małopolska https://kriya.pl/en/kriya-yoga-centers-in-poland/ nestled among rolling fields and forests.

The land covers 1.68 hectares and includes a modest 100 m² house.

At the end of August 2024, our beloved Guruji blessed the land during a special inauguration retreat attended by many of international kriyavans, officially opening the ashram and setting its spiritual foundation.

What Has Been Done

Since the purchase, we have hosted multiple seva weeks and weekends, during which dozens of dedicated kriyavans came together to transform this sacred land. The work accomplished so far includes:
Extensive garden transformation – planting trees, building fences, and preparing the land for the next stages of development
Partial refurbishment of the ground floor of the house – including the creation of a meditation hall in one of the rooms, installation of a new kitchen, construction of a new bathroom and toilet and renovation of the existing one
Installation of a new central heating system, replacing the old coal stove
New water and sewage installations
New electric installation
Insulation of the ground floor ceiling to prepare the house for winter
Creating a large vegetable garden (1,746 m²)

Regular group meditations, arati ceremonies, and joyfully shared meals during seva gatherings

These acts of love and dedication have already turned this property into a place of light and spirituality. None of this would be possible without the hard work and generous donations of many kriyavans, for which we are forever grateful.

The Vision Ahead

Looking to the future, we are filled with joy and humility to share that Shri Guruji has approved the architectural plans for a new ashram building on the land. This next chapter will elevate the space into a true centre capable of welcoming seekers from across Europe and beyond.

The vision includes the construction of a big meditation hall. Alongside it, we plan to build dormitories and essential facilities to host international retreats and multi-day programs. This will allow the ashram to become a vibrant hub for spiritual practice, selfless service, and transformation—not just for Poland, but for the global Kriya Yoga community.

At present, the architectural drawings have been submitted to the local administration office, and we are now awaiting building permission. We sincerely hope to begin construction of the new building this coming autumn.
Our vision is to create a place that will serve many generations to come. But to bring it to life, we need the support of our whole spiritual family. The estimated cost of completing the new construction is €1 million. While this is a significant amount, we trust in the power of unity and devotion. If each of us offers what we can, together, we can make it happen. Every contribution, no matter how small, becomes part of the ashram’s foundation.

How You Can Support
We invite you to support the ashram in one or more of the following ways:

1. Financial Donations – to continue refurbishments and begin construction of the new Ashram:

Euro deposit details

Kriya Yoga Association Poland
Ul. Garczyński 13 31-524 Kraków
Account no: PL03 1140 2105 0000 5569 5400 1004
BREXPLPWMBK
Title: Donation to Kriya Yoga Centre Poland

2. Seva Participation – Join us during our next Seva retreat
Contact: [email protected]

3. Spread the Word – Share this message with fellow kriyavans and friends who may wish to support this special project.

This ashram is not just a space for meditation and retreat—it is a living offering to our Gurus, and a heartfelt commitment to serve our spiritual community and spread the awakening of humanity.
We already thank you with all our hearts for your love, support, and donations. Let us come together, across borders and beyond limitations—united in love and service—to build this ashram that we all can call our physical spiritual home in Eastern Europe.

With deepest love and gratitude,
on behalf of kriyavans from Poland

The Board of Kriya Yoga Association Poland

[email protected]

21/06/2025

International Day of Yoga

Loving and divine souls,

Let the choicest blessings of God and the masters be upon all of you.

I take this opportunity to pray for you, and I send my best wishes on the occasion of the International Yoga Day celebration, which has been celebrated since 2014 on 21 June every year.

The leaders in UNO deliberated and decided to establish this celebration having seen the benefits of yoga for human beings irrespective of any limitations.
Yoga is a gift of the rishis, saints, and sages of India to the entire humanity.

Yoga is not just physical exercise; it is an art of practical living.
Our incorrect lifestyles and improper attitudes cause troubles in our personal, family, and social lives.
Therefore, we must change ourselves.

The masters have said, “Change is the changeless law of the Divine.”

If we want to change our lives, we must strictly practice self-discipline and self-motivation.

In the Bhagavad Gita the Lord said, “O Arjuna, therefore be a yogi (tasmat yogi bhava arjuna).”

We all should be good yogis, in letter and spirit, to enjoy good physical, mental, family, and social health.

Let us practice yoga and change our personal lives.
Ultimately, more love, joy, peace, and unity will develop globally.
Let all differences be eradicated, and let amity and unity with goodness arise.

I bow to all and pray for all of you.

With Love,
Prajnanananda

14/06/2025

Shri GURUJI Paramahamsa Prajnananandaji at the Cave and Sanctuary of Saint Marie Madeleine in France.

13/06/2025

Shri GURUJI at Saint Peter Basilica, Vatican , Rome , Italy

12/06/2025

We perform mental deliberation, verbal communication, and physical action day and night. Because we are active day and night, we attribute a doership, the sense of "I did it," to our actions. The attitude of doership is a principal element of the ego.

Excerpt from Understanding Ego
by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda

Is ego your friend and well-wisher? Or is it your adversary and the source of your suffering? Is it mature, poised, and loving, or childish, selfish, and unruly? What is this ego you call "me"? How would you describe it, and is it who you really are?

While living in this world, we have many duties, but nothing is as important as mastering the ego. In Understanding Ego, Paramahamsa Prajnanananda helps us unlock the mystery of the ego. He reveals how we can overcome our weaknesses and unleash our unlimited divine potential. By understanding the nature of ego, we can gain the wisdom and confidence needed to remove the painful and unsightly thorns from the inner rose of our hearts. We are meant to be ever-blossoming flowers that bring beauty and joy to every living being in this world.

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