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Paramahansa
Yogananda and Universality of religions
Yogananda's world mission was threefold.
To spread the advanced Kriya Yoga science to all mankind. How to know God.
This was mainly accomplished via His public talks and writings and
especially the latest version of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons Course.
To show the universality of the basic truths that harmonize all religions.
His main effort in this regard was to write three major commentaries that
will represent a major advancement for most of the worlds religious persons.
This was revealed in the SRF publications of His great works/commentaries on the New Test Gospels, the Bhagavad Gita, and Khayyam's Rubaiyat.
To be a living example of divine love, wisdom, and purity to all.
There were many witnesses to Yogananda's divine healings, compassion, and wisdom
as He lived and traveled in America for about 30 years. His life was equal to that of any other prophet in world history in every noble way.
Yogananda's world mission was threefold.
To spread the advanced Kriya Yoga science to all mankind. How to know God.
This was mainly accomplished via His public talks and writings and
especially the latest version of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons Course.
To show the universality of the basic truths that harmonize all religions.
His main effort in this regard was to write three major commentaries that
will represent a major advancement for most of the worlds religious persons.
This was revealed in the SRF publications of His great works/commentaries on the New Test Gospels, the Bhagavad Gita, and Khayyam's Rubaiyat.
To be a living example of divine love, wisdom, and purity to all.
There were many witnesses to Yogananda's divine healings, compassion, and wisdom
as He lived and traveled in America for about 30 years. His life was equal to that of any other prophet in world history in every noble way.
Quotes from the writings, talks, and
recordings of Paramahansa Yogananda; © SRF Publishers LA USA "Truth is
one… Divine incarnations do not come to bring a new or exclusive religion,
but to restore the One Religion of God-realization. The great ones,
like waves, all bathe in the same Eternal Sea… "
(in the “The Second Coming of Christ)" Paramahansa Yogananda Said :
(in the “The Second Coming of Christ)" Paramahansa Yogananda Said :
"They shall come from all parts of
the world, thousands and thousands of them, just as you have, for
Self-Realization is bringing the original Christianity of Christ and the
original Yoga of India's Krishna so that all people of all religions can follow
one highway to the Infinite." \Said Paramahansa Yogananda.
Comment at Self-Realization Fellowship annual convocation, c 1951, LA USA .
Comment at Self-Realization Fellowship annual convocation, c 1951, LA USA .
A Major
part of Paramahansa Yogananda's world mission/dispensation
was to clearly demonstrate/encourage/clarify the basic unity and harmony of the
primary elements and purposes of all true world religions. This is the
nature of pluralism - the main concept that alone brings peace and cooperation
among all religious communities! It's opposite is "exclusivism", which
is the main cause of stress, intolerance, and the violence between religions and cultures world
wide.
These conflicts are mainly caused by literary errors/losses occurring in the original teachings through time, and political manipulation of works by those in power, or by a false prophets pretending to have received their comments and ideas from some God. This is from the egos desire to look authentic – it fools so many people who desperately want someone with authority to trust and believe in.
Be careful whom you place your precious hearts trust!
One should examine all claims closely as there are many charlatans in the world of religion/politics. Especially test and examine those teachings that you were raised in! What is their moral standard!
These conflicts are mainly caused by literary errors/losses occurring in the original teachings through time, and political manipulation of works by those in power, or by a false prophets pretending to have received their comments and ideas from some God. This is from the egos desire to look authentic – it fools so many people who desperately want someone with authority to trust and believe in.
Be careful whom you place your precious hearts trust!
One should examine all claims closely as there are many charlatans in the world of religion/politics. Especially test and examine those teachings that you were raised in! What is their moral standard!
This can
be better understood with searching your history and your heart. Are today's
common beliefs followed by your faith what those prophets originally intended or
taught? Academia is seldom the best place to learn about comparative religion
and true philosophy. Better to do your own personal searching and the
truth of all this will become clearer as you go beyond your earlier
programming. As a seeker of truth you owe that much to your personal integrity.
We all have the same challenge, from birth we were mostly misled led by the
spiritually blind in every religion. We must awaken our minds.
This was
the story of my own sadhana, when I was ready Yoganandaji introduced himself to
me, and the rest is history. Many positive results eventually came since that
amazing day of divine grace.
The promised results from regular practice will always come with persistence and loyalty.
The greatest book I ever read was the "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda
(the orange covered edition is best by far)
It was mainly India and the far east that has kept the truly ecumenical principal of global pluralism, tolerance, and the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga alive through countless millenniums. Such is the light giving nature of India's "Sanatana Dharma." This is what it takes to produce a Gandhi or a Paramahansa Yogananda.
Yoganandaji's particular emphasis above re the historical words of Jesus and Krishna are for specific reasons as follows.
The promised results from regular practice will always come with persistence and loyalty.
The greatest book I ever read was the "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda
(the orange covered edition is best by far)
It was mainly India and the far east that has kept the truly ecumenical principal of global pluralism, tolerance, and the spiritual science of Kriya Yoga alive through countless millenniums. Such is the light giving nature of India's "Sanatana Dharma." This is what it takes to produce a Gandhi or a Paramahansa Yogananda.
Yoganandaji's particular emphasis above re the historical words of Jesus and Krishna are for specific reasons as follows.
In
today's world of global communications, mobility, and sciences, those documents
provide the clearest elements referencing the highest Yoga spiritual
sciences. Which Yogananda has made transparent and available for the "man
in the street." Which He has fully demonstrated in His extraordinary life.
The value of any claims by any authority/prophet lies in all the results and
examples of that life and statements. That becomes a living proof! If you
don't know why you believe something, you are in a state of blind belief
situation going nowhere. What does the record say?
This move
away from the narrowness of dogma, academia, and the secrecy of ancient
monastic traditions will restore real spirituality in the hearts of many true
seekers of reality world wide. It will spark a healing revolution in the hearts
of a humanity that is now experiencing an emptiness and psycho derangement
from the pace and direction of today's world.
Paramahansa
Yogananda's teachings via Self-Realization Fellowship are leading the way! Our
first duty is to change ourselves!
Symbols of the World’s Major Religions, SRF Court of All Religions,
Lake Shrine
from- Aims and ideals of Self-Realization Fellowship -
“To
reveal the complete harmony and basic oneness of original Christianity as
taught by JESUS CHRIST and original Yoga as taught by BHAGAVAN KRISHNA; and to
show that these principles of truth are the common scientific foundation
of all true religions." Paramahansa Yogananda
“To
point out the one divine highway to which all paths of true religious beliefs
eventually lead: the highway of daily, scientific, devotional meditation on
God.”
~excerpt from ‘Aims and Ideals’ set forth by Paramahansa Yogananda
~excerpt from ‘Aims and Ideals’ set forth by Paramahansa Yogananda
Everything published these days immediately goes
world wide, especially in the English language. So the quality of any new
spiritual message/dispensation must become more sensitive, advanced, esoteric,
and universal, and pluralistic. Ir must also appeal to our reason.
The average person is also far more educated and literate than in centuries past. Peoples of many widespread cultures/religions are living side by side all over the globe, and they are even more interested in what is true in religion and philosophy.
This is the "information age," with the literature/history of most ancient and modern scriptures easily available, along with clearer, verifiable records of many more recent true and false prophets, available to all. Do your own independent research for best results.
The average person is also far more educated and literate than in centuries past. Peoples of many widespread cultures/religions are living side by side all over the globe, and they are even more interested in what is true in religion and philosophy.
This is the "information age," with the literature/history of most ancient and modern scriptures easily available, along with clearer, verifiable records of many more recent true and false prophets, available to all. Do your own independent research for best results.
The
essence of holy writs as historically recorded in the New Testament Gospels and
the Bhagavad Gita of India are not only the purest and clearest statements
of what is called "the perennial philosophy" (re A. Huxley c
1945). The life example and teachings of Jesus and Krishna are two of the
most exalted examples of exemplary lives among the worlds Avatars. Extremely
high on the human spiritual evolutionary consciousness scale! The message and
the wisdom level are very similar and equal!
Before
you can read those subtle messages and change your own life, you may have to do
a lot of work on yourself! Just what are you really looking for, reinforcement
of your emotionally based blind programming, or the truth that will demand
serious changes in your behavior, attitudes, and your total way of
understanding the world and consciousness?
Essentially,
these 2 documents, at their esoteric level of interpretation are not only
the same direct teachings at the highest spiritual level of understanding and inspiration, they were parts of great dispensations to cultures that were at a very high level of human civilization. Societies relatively free of tribalism. Without taking anything away from all other true spiritual paths which were suited to other cultures. Yogananda will make this all very clear to the seeker who studies His other teachings. Yogananda's legacy has cleared up a mountain of problems in the field of today's religions/spirituality.
the same direct teachings at the highest spiritual level of understanding and inspiration, they were parts of great dispensations to cultures that were at a very high level of human civilization. Societies relatively free of tribalism. Without taking anything away from all other true spiritual paths which were suited to other cultures. Yogananda will make this all very clear to the seeker who studies His other teachings. Yogananda's legacy has cleared up a mountain of problems in the field of today's religions/spirituality.
The
quality, sophistication, and purity of a spiritual dispensation is seldom rated
solely by the historical time period in which it was introduced, but rather by
the wisdom of its content and the character of its deliverer. Which will
ideally appeal to the local culture of the prophetic messenger of that culture.
On a global scale therefore, it may be more advanced or less advanced than previous spiritual dispensations. One may ask - how does one assess the value and level of a particular spiritual message and its claims? Certainty is the maintainer of blindness.
On a global scale therefore, it may be more advanced or less advanced than previous spiritual dispensations. One may ask - how does one assess the value and level of a particular spiritual message and its claims? Certainty is the maintainer of blindness.
In
the King James Version of
the Bible reads: Matthew 7:16
Answer! "Ye shall know them by their fruits.
Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?" ///////////
Answer! "Ye shall know them by their fruits.
Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?" ///////////
Such
"prophets" and dispensations must also stand as true guides to remove
ignorance and enhance mind awareness/expansion of consciousness for all sincere
devotees who want to awaken from this dream world of relativity. This is the way
to salvation. Jesus tells us that very few will ever find it! It may not happen
after death.
This is the key to Self-Realization and world peace for the masses in today's world!
This is the key to Self-Realization and world peace for the masses in today's world!
Whispers from Eternity ; the acknowledgements-
Dedicated unto; Christians,
Muslims, Buddhists, Hebrews, Hindus, and all other Religionists,
In whom the Cosmic Heart is ever throbbing equally.
And unto; The multicolored lamps of various true teachings,
In which shines the same white flame of God.
And unto; All churches, mosques, Viharas, tabernacles, pagodas and Temples of the world,
Wherein the One Father dwells impartially in the fullness of his glory.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
© Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers LA USA
In whom the Cosmic Heart is ever throbbing equally.
And unto; The multicolored lamps of various true teachings,
In which shines the same white flame of God.
And unto; All churches, mosques, Viharas, tabernacles, pagodas and Temples of the world,
Wherein the One Father dwells impartially in the fullness of his glory.
by Paramahansa Yogananda
© Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers LA USA
This acclaimed
avatar Paramahansa
Yogananda, gave the world community
updated, advanced, wisdom saturated, esoteric scientific commentary and
living example of how to live a life of spiritual and material harmony, peace
and success.
"Truth
is one… Divine incarnations do not come to bring a new or exclusive
religion, but to restore the One Religion of God-realization. The great
ones, like waves, all bathe in the same Eternal Sea…" (Page 242 The Second Coming of Christ)
x Paramahansa Yogananda, © SRF
Publishers LA USA.
For
the Christian world He clarified the true meaning of the Bibles Gospels.
"The Second Coming of Christ; Resurrecting the Christ Within You" 1994
For the Orientals He clarified the true meaning of the Holy Bhagavad Gita.
"God Talks With Arjuna" 2004
For the Muslim world He gave the higher teachings from one of their greatest
Saints - Omarr Khayyam's "The Rubaiyat." in "Wine of the Mystic." 1996
All 3 above commentaries are published under Copyright by Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers LA USA.
The Master said ," A new scripture is born," upon the completed dictation of these sacred commentaries of divine inspiration and wisdom.
"The Second Coming of Christ; Resurrecting the Christ Within You" 1994
For the Orientals He clarified the true meaning of the Holy Bhagavad Gita.
"God Talks With Arjuna" 2004
For the Muslim world He gave the higher teachings from one of their greatest
Saints - Omarr Khayyam's "The Rubaiyat." in "Wine of the Mystic." 1996
All 3 above commentaries are published under Copyright by Self-Realization Fellowship Publishers LA USA.
The Master said ," A new scripture is born," upon the completed dictation of these sacred commentaries of divine inspiration and wisdom.
The great question we are now faced
with?
Great prophets have sometimes changed their mandates!
Even Jesus had to change his mandate!
Oh' so you all missed that one did you?
Although Yogananda's original mission was to deal mainly with the Bible and the Gita, He instead expanded on that mission as such a large segment of humanity was attached to another prophet. He chose not to leave them out.
Great prophets have sometimes changed their mandates!
Even Jesus had to change his mandate!
Oh' so you all missed that one did you?
Although Yogananda's original mission was to deal mainly with the Bible and the Gita, He instead expanded on that mission as such a large segment of humanity was attached to another prophet. He chose not to leave them out.
Why then did
Yogananda not give a commentary on the Koran, Hadiths, or Sira, to share
His spirituality advanced teachings with the Muslim world?
He did use the key scriptures of other religious prophets to share their truths of esoteric spiritual wisdom.
This is a major deviation that may rightly or wrongly maybe perceived as a slight by those who play the victim card.
The truth is that He knew many years in advance that major cracks would appear in the claims of Muslim history and leadership, and what future problems using those scriptures may become problematic.
The fact being, that all the worlds teachings/dispensations were presented at specific levels suitable for the culture into which they were introduced. On a global scale, this does not necessarily mean that the latest teaching is more advanced than previous revelations!
In ancient times this was mostly true only on a local tribal level for a specific culture.
This changed only when followers became power hungry and became too ambitious.
If that culture was more primitive, nomadic, tribal, it would of course receive a less advanced teaching than previous dispensations given to more advanced cultures in a different geological location. For such a culture the first order would be to secure a firmer sociological structure often requiring many rules while maintaining the color of certain local elements. So, on a global scale there was not necessarily any "progressive revelation" going on globally by reason of historical timelines.
There are often false claims such as "this is God's final revelation to mankind, and there will never be another new religion or prophet sent to earth," said Mohammad in the seventh century in His final speech.
Or "the true gospel and priesthood has been restored for the world" said Joseph Smith.
The wise know that it is the "priesthoods" (and Mullahs etc) of religions that serve the lower levels of all religions - not the higher more advanced levels.
Time is the proof of all things in this world. " You will know them by their fruits" said JC. There have been a number of greater prophets and new religions since the seventh century. And many vain claims have turned to dust!
Many of these great prophets have been from India alone since the seventh century!
This is revealed/evidenced in Yogananda's spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," from SRF Publishers LA USA.
Apparently, even though Yogananda had no condemnation re certain other religious
writings, by simply not using them in His great world wide spiritual dispensation, and breaking with His own pattern of literary usage for commentary.
His actions made a clear statement on the truth of this whole subject of progressive revelations. Vive la difference!
He did use the key scriptures of other religious prophets to share their truths of esoteric spiritual wisdom.
This is a major deviation that may rightly or wrongly maybe perceived as a slight by those who play the victim card.
The truth is that He knew many years in advance that major cracks would appear in the claims of Muslim history and leadership, and what future problems using those scriptures may become problematic.
The fact being, that all the worlds teachings/dispensations were presented at specific levels suitable for the culture into which they were introduced. On a global scale, this does not necessarily mean that the latest teaching is more advanced than previous revelations!
In ancient times this was mostly true only on a local tribal level for a specific culture.
This changed only when followers became power hungry and became too ambitious.
If that culture was more primitive, nomadic, tribal, it would of course receive a less advanced teaching than previous dispensations given to more advanced cultures in a different geological location. For such a culture the first order would be to secure a firmer sociological structure often requiring many rules while maintaining the color of certain local elements. So, on a global scale there was not necessarily any "progressive revelation" going on globally by reason of historical timelines.
There are often false claims such as "this is God's final revelation to mankind, and there will never be another new religion or prophet sent to earth," said Mohammad in the seventh century in His final speech.
Or "the true gospel and priesthood has been restored for the world" said Joseph Smith.
The wise know that it is the "priesthoods" (and Mullahs etc) of religions that serve the lower levels of all religions - not the higher more advanced levels.
Time is the proof of all things in this world. " You will know them by their fruits" said JC. There have been a number of greater prophets and new religions since the seventh century. And many vain claims have turned to dust!
Many of these great prophets have been from India alone since the seventh century!
This is revealed/evidenced in Yogananda's spiritual classic "Autobiography of a Yogi," from SRF Publishers LA USA.
Apparently, even though Yogananda had no condemnation re certain other religious
writings, by simply not using them in His great world wide spiritual dispensation, and breaking with His own pattern of literary usage for commentary.
His actions made a clear statement on the truth of this whole subject of progressive revelations. Vive la difference!
The oft
misunderstood concept of "progressive revelations" mostly
applies only to the particular area / culture into which they were
introduced. It may only have been an
advanced timely teaching for that culture in that geographical area of the world.
The Science of Yoga which Yogananda brought to the West was a revival of the ancient spiritual wisdom of India and part of the Sanatana Dharma. A universal teaching that will enhance any religious tradition when properly applied without conflict.
Therefore Kriya Yoga may be a possible exception in today's advanced techno world, as with the increasing intermixing of the worlds cultures it is possible to introduce a religion that is globally more advanced, but not only because of the date of its delivery.
Content, quality, and living examples of truth are the determining factors of the greatness of a dispensation. Does it bring wisdom, harmony, and peace to the world, or is it just a plagiaristic rehashing of all the old ideas from the past?
advanced timely teaching for that culture in that geographical area of the world.
The Science of Yoga which Yogananda brought to the West was a revival of the ancient spiritual wisdom of India and part of the Sanatana Dharma. A universal teaching that will enhance any religious tradition when properly applied without conflict.
Therefore Kriya Yoga may be a possible exception in today's advanced techno world, as with the increasing intermixing of the worlds cultures it is possible to introduce a religion that is globally more advanced, but not only because of the date of its delivery.
Content, quality, and living examples of truth are the determining factors of the greatness of a dispensation. Does it bring wisdom, harmony, and peace to the world, or is it just a plagiaristic rehashing of all the old ideas from the past?
If
"you" think you have an opinion on this particular matter, there are
a few things
you need to do before opposing my comments. First you must understand clearly what the Guru was doing and what changed in his presentations or mandate on certain subjects.
A beautiful ideal is one thing, yet the timing and practicality of promoting that ideal must sometimes by put on hold or be revised as further developments dictate.
Yogananda, like Jesus had to redirect his promotion of some very important ideals.
you need to do before opposing my comments. First you must understand clearly what the Guru was doing and what changed in his presentations or mandate on certain subjects.
A beautiful ideal is one thing, yet the timing and practicality of promoting that ideal must sometimes by put on hold or be revised as further developments dictate.
Yogananda, like Jesus had to redirect his promotion of some very important ideals.
In this
case of not using Islamic sources to share higher teachings with the Islamic
world,
what kept Yogananda away from this situation? He claimed that his method of commenting on ancient holy writ was to actually time travel to the time and place where these prophets lived and taught, and ascertained their true meanings.
When we read his revelations, this claim becomes very believable. So, what did He see to warn Him away from Islamic writ? This was back in the last century. Since that time a lot of questions have arisen about the way in which these so called holy writs of Islam came about. And we now have learned a great deal about the geological records of the Middle East.
So our present day knowledge of these matters gives great credibility to the Masters conduct in this matter. He never got caught up in that hornets nest.
what kept Yogananda away from this situation? He claimed that his method of commenting on ancient holy writ was to actually time travel to the time and place where these prophets lived and taught, and ascertained their true meanings.
When we read his revelations, this claim becomes very believable. So, what did He see to warn Him away from Islamic writ? This was back in the last century. Since that time a lot of questions have arisen about the way in which these so called holy writs of Islam came about. And we now have learned a great deal about the geological records of the Middle East.
So our present day knowledge of these matters gives great credibility to the Masters conduct in this matter. He never got caught up in that hornets nest.
The
problem most devotees experience is a form of cognitive dissonance, they become
too attached to the old idea and are unable to see significance of the Gurus redirection.
Yes , even Avatars make changes in their mandates by wisdom of necessity.
Most of all, unless you have spent a few years serious study of Islam and its prophet, you will probably have little idea what you are talking about, or wat I am talking about for that matter. First take a few years to do this - then we can talk.
Remember that in most religions very few of its adherents know what it is all about, and even fewer study the global picture of history and scripture. That is the bigger picture.
The avoiding of commentary on the Koran has serious implications. Time and discovery
is verifying the Masters approach!
Of course it is still true that "the core of all true faiths can lead one to God Realization",
But how much of that history has also been "politicized" ?
You will clearly know why He did it this way when you do your own research!
Yes , even Avatars make changes in their mandates by wisdom of necessity.
Most of all, unless you have spent a few years serious study of Islam and its prophet, you will probably have little idea what you are talking about, or wat I am talking about for that matter. First take a few years to do this - then we can talk.
Remember that in most religions very few of its adherents know what it is all about, and even fewer study the global picture of history and scripture. That is the bigger picture.
The avoiding of commentary on the Koran has serious implications. Time and discovery
is verifying the Masters approach!
Of course it is still true that "the core of all true faiths can lead one to God Realization",
But how much of that history has also been "politicized" ?
You will clearly know why He did it this way when you do your own research!
Originality
especially, with true inspiration is a great indicator of divine creativity!
There are also many other dubious aspects of the historical Koran that renders it unsuitable to have a comparative association or inclination with certain more advanced scriptures of other prophets (already mentioned by Yogananda). Alas, at its core, being a reflection of
"people of the book", it obviously contains the seeking of God at its core as Master says of all great faiths.
Here are the addresses of some videos that partially reveal why the Koran could
not be used in a pluralistic, spiritually advanced dispensation for the modern world; "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUsk39rrONE"
(shared with appreciation to Jay Smith),
or see this doc by Tom Holland "Islam The Untold Story"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQryxti6Ww
or, shared from the Positron channel : Why Caliph Uthman Burned All Original Qurans? see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-OX362ff74
There are also many other dubious aspects of the historical Koran that renders it unsuitable to have a comparative association or inclination with certain more advanced scriptures of other prophets (already mentioned by Yogananda). Alas, at its core, being a reflection of
"people of the book", it obviously contains the seeking of God at its core as Master says of all great faiths.
Here are the addresses of some videos that partially reveal why the Koran could
not be used in a pluralistic, spiritually advanced dispensation for the modern world; "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUsk39rrONE"
(shared with appreciation to Jay Smith),
or see this doc by Tom Holland "Islam The Untold Story"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRQryxti6Ww
or, shared from the Positron channel : Why Caliph Uthman Burned All Original Qurans? see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-OX362ff74
Finally,
n the King James Version of
the Bible reads: Matthew 7:16
"Ye
shall know them by their fruits.....JC
Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?" ....end
Why do so many people ignore the serious simple wisdom
in these Biblical comments? They do not take time to read!
This is some of the wisdom that Jesus suggests as a way to test true souls;
Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?" ....end
Why do so many people ignore the serious simple wisdom
in these Biblical comments? They do not take time to read!
This is some of the wisdom that Jesus suggests as a way to test true souls;
Another
aspect to Yogananda's comment above; "Truth
is one… Divine incarnations do not come to bring a new or exclusive
religion, but to restore the One Religion of God-realization. "
Few persons in history claiming prophet hood tried more loudly and brutally
to create a new, most exclusive, intolerant religion than Mohammad. fp
Few persons in history claiming prophet hood tried more loudly and brutally
to create a new, most exclusive, intolerant religion than Mohammad. fp
If
someone attempts to introduce a new spiritual dispensation and make any claims
of superiority and exclusivism, or of being the "true church", or the
only true church" it will have to stand the tests of time and comparison.
We now know too much about such vain claims! We now have too much
info available at any moment to test such claims.
Remember, one who makes many claims may also have many schemes.
Examine and test all claims made by those who attract a lot of ego attention!
Remember, one who makes many claims may also have many schemes.
Examine and test all claims made by those who attract a lot of ego attention!
"There never was only One Way!
There never was only One holy Writ of truth.
There never was only One exclusive Prophet/Savior/Guru!"..... by PYislove
There never was only One holy Writ of truth.
There never was only One exclusive Prophet/Savior/Guru!"..... by PYislove
eg.
Krishna's date in the Holy Land [India] was circa 5500 BC [or earlier], yet
spiritually, sociologically, scientifically, and politically,
Krishna's teaching is far more detailed and consciousness enhancing than recorded directives of the Hebrew prophets of later dates which follow the
timeline.
Not from any lack therein of the profound wisdom of life, but there are missing pieces of that ancient picture. Much of this may have been deliberate to a culture not yet ready to hear esoteric wisdom.
India's spiritual and civilizational heritage predates the Mediterranean areas perhaps by thousands of years. Vedic holy scriptures of the Sanatana Dharma also contain esoteric locked up wisdom. Some great seers of modern times have unlocked from them the worlds most advanced mathematics and psychophysical exercises for advanced human development.
Archaeological findings from the Mohenjo-Daro and Harrapan civilizations has uncovered an intact skeleton of a Yogi sitting in Lotus posture meditating, dated at 7,200 BC.
How many millennia before that date was the spiritual science of Yoga perfected?
Not from any lack therein of the profound wisdom of life, but there are missing pieces of that ancient picture. Much of this may have been deliberate to a culture not yet ready to hear esoteric wisdom.
India's spiritual and civilizational heritage predates the Mediterranean areas perhaps by thousands of years. Vedic holy scriptures of the Sanatana Dharma also contain esoteric locked up wisdom. Some great seers of modern times have unlocked from them the worlds most advanced mathematics and psychophysical exercises for advanced human development.
Archaeological findings from the Mohenjo-Daro and Harrapan civilizations has uncovered an intact skeleton of a Yogi sitting in Lotus posture meditating, dated at 7,200 BC.
How many millennia before that date was the spiritual science of Yoga perfected?
After
the Hebrews had practiced their religious traditions for a few millennia, only
then did Jeshua return from His long sojourn in India to give them the highest ways to live and worship Jehova. Yet, even then those in power rejected His revelation with the exception of a few. Brahman(That) is the name given to the nameless reality in the wisdom of the Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).
Again, their history shows politics of the Hebrew priesthood generally rejected Christ's message and attempted to shut down his personal ministry.
then did Jeshua return from His long sojourn in India to give them the highest ways to live and worship Jehova. Yet, even then those in power rejected His revelation with the exception of a few. Brahman(That) is the name given to the nameless reality in the wisdom of the Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).
Again, their history shows politics of the Hebrew priesthood generally rejected Christ's message and attempted to shut down his personal ministry.
Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well is a very telling scripture; It speaks of a future when Jerusalem is now longer the centre of Gods universe. [It all happened 40 years later in 70 AD]
John 4:21, "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, and now is,
when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
[remember; when Jesus returned to southern Judea after spending half of his life away, he told some people, "I have come for the salvation of the Jews",(this was his original mandate, and being fully rejected by those in power, He changed his mandate to baptize and save all believers that would recognize him as their Guru/savior.....
[He did not come to save the pagans, or Samaritans , or the Greeks, or atheists!
At that time the Hebrew arrogance of being some gods "chosen people" needed major correcting.] So he also said...........................................
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."
John 4:21, "Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, and now is,
when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
[remember; when Jesus returned to southern Judea after spending half of his life away, he told some people, "I have come for the salvation of the Jews",(this was his original mandate, and being fully rejected by those in power, He changed his mandate to baptize and save all believers that would recognize him as their Guru/savior.....
[He did not come to save the pagans, or Samaritans , or the Greeks, or atheists!
At that time the Hebrew arrogance of being some gods "chosen people" needed major correcting.] So he also said...........................................
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth."
Yogananda concludes with this far reaching statement;
Paramahansa Yogananda said;
"We in Self-Realization Fellowship have not come to bring a new religion, or a new cult or new interpretation. We have come to teach practical methods, the exact technique of widening the channel of human consciousness, so that truth may flow in ceaselessly, endlessly, without obstructions of dogma or unproved beliefs. We seek to point out the path of concentration on a practical system of realization as well as words and personality of saints and prophets.
We teach step by step progress to individual personal realization and attainment of divinity."
Paramahansa Yogananda said;
"We in Self-Realization Fellowship have not come to bring a new religion, or a new cult or new interpretation. We have come to teach practical methods, the exact technique of widening the channel of human consciousness, so that truth may flow in ceaselessly, endlessly, without obstructions of dogma or unproved beliefs. We seek to point out the path of concentration on a practical system of realization as well as words and personality of saints and prophets.
We teach step by step progress to individual personal realization and attainment of divinity."
/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Revised by FP PYISLOVE August 29/23
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