Applied Kriya Yoga Sadhana An Integrated Approach By Gajanan N Warade Kriya Yogi - Yogada Satsang Society of India (YSS) Kriya Yogi, Pranav Geeta Kriya Yogi, Siddhi Samadhi Yoga (SSY) Informations For ISBN Registration. Name of Author : Kriya Yogi Gajanan Nivrutti Warade Nationality : Indian Phone : Mob- 09137818858 Email : [email protected] Address : 501, Viraj Apartment, Chaphekar Bandhu Road, Mulund East, Mumbai - 400 081. State : Maharashtra. District : Mumbai. Web Site : Not available. Price : India - Rs 200/-; Overseas: US 25$ Pages : 214 Publication Date: January 2022 Published By : M/s Amazon Cover Page : Shri Dhiraj Narkhede, First Edition : January 2022. Invocation My prayer first goes to Satchidanand Ganesha, the Lord of Wisdom, without his blessings nothing can be accomplished. I bow to the lotus feet of Heavenly Father for thy blessings and for inspiring me continuously in my task of knowing him and Divine Mother for inspiring and showing me the path of Mukti from sins; in terms of minimising the rajas and tamas gunas and subsequently enriching me in sattva gunas. The exalted Gurudeva's Mahavatar Babaji, Yugavatar Lahiri Mahashya, Swami Yukteshwar Giri, Paramhansa Yogananda, Swami Pranavananda Paramhansa and all my Gurus, for continuously inspiring into me the knowledge of self! So as to leads me from ignorance to wisdom. I bow to them a million times, for getting this noble work done through me. Without their blessings it is difficult to accomplish such hard tasks. My Parents are the foundation of my moral standards and ethical values; I bow to them for imparting these values and spirituality in me. Hence in their loving memories, I dedicate this book in their lotus feet. G N Warade, Kriya Yogi Blessings Jay Shree Swaminarayan Dear, Shri Warade, I am Pleased to read your both books 'Eternal Journey to Liberation' and 'Applied Kriya Yoga Sadhana'. First part of the book could be very useful for beginners for tuning themselves in spirituality; whereas second part is vital for yogis who want to become accomplished kriya yogi. You are doing great work in both spiritual and literary ways. Yoga and Namasmaran are mentioned as the best means of salvation in Kalyuga in our ancient scripture I pray to the Almighty Supreme Lord Swaminarayan that he will grant Shri G.N.Warade more inspiration and motive to continue his work on Kriya yoga through physical and literatures ways. Shastri Dharmaprasaddasji Mukhya Shastri, Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Vadtal, Gujarat Dated 5/7/21. Preface This book is a step forward from my earlier book “Eternal Journey to Liberation“. The ideas expressed in this book are mainly based on the inspiration having gained from the line of my gurus, and from the spiritual knowledge and experience acquired by me during sadhana of my last three decades. I am very fortunate that my beloved Gurudev Mahavatar Babaji has blessed me with the insight to realise the intricacies and complexity of kriya yoga through his direct inspiration. From the vast ocean of spirituality I have collected a few precious pearls which I am sharing with you. First part of the book on ‘Eternal Wisdom and Bliss' is for the orientation of devotees mind towards spirituality; and tuning devotees for Kriya Yoga Sadhana. These chapters focus on new subjects such as Gayatri mantra and mankind, how Thoughts are created? Tanmatras a cause of sins, Mysteries of Adrushya Shakti, Mysteries of Creation, Panchmabhutas, Materiality, Spirituality and their linkages with human life, Four Purusharth, Evolution of Mankind, Birth, Rebirth, Conquering Death etc. Anyone can derive pleasure by reading them and preparing themselves for studying kriya yoga. In the second part, chapters Doorways of Light - I and Doorways of Light - II from my earlier book and eight chapters of this book comprehensively cover applied aspects of Kriya Yoga Sadhana meant for kriya yogi. Many terms experienced by the devotee in the path of kriya yoga have been clarified to the great extent in this book. Indeed till date I haven't known or read any literature that shares this level of critical analysis. The opinions laid out in this book are based on my inspirations, research, knowledge, and my own understanding of spirituality. I welcome suggestions, if any, from the reader. I believe in sharing my knowledge and thus providing a good start to others as they embark on the path of spirituality. If this book benefits anyone in accelerating their spiritual journey, then I will consider that as a positive outcome of my sadhana. Namaste G N Warade, 25th July, 2020 Mahavatar Babaji Smriti Divas. Forward Accomplishing sattva guna from muladhar chakra to brahmarandhra by uplifting of prana is known as Kriya yoga. Some aspects of kriya yoga are indescribable in words but can be proved by self- experience and this is known as the revolution (kranti) in kriya yoga. There are many steps of kranti, atma anubhuti achieved by conquering these steps. Kriyaman karma is called Sanchit karma till they are not ready to bloom, and when they bloom they are called Prarabdha karma. When these all karmas become Nishkam karma then only the Kundalini is awoken and then the sadhana of yogi is fulfilled. Pran is actually one but it resides in various parts of our body it is known by different names in different parts according to its work. हृदि ◌ प्राण◌ ो गुद◌े ऽपान◌ ः समानो नािभमन्ङल◌े । उदान कण्ठदेशस्थ व्यान सवर्शरीरग◌ ः ।। Actually pran is inanimate but due to continuous contact of soul the consciousness of soul comes in the pran from these they form a unity. Due to this unity the words of Veda like " अह◌ं ब्रह्मास्मि ◌ " are attained by the yogi, and his death also becomes superior. Ultimate aim of kriya yoga sadhana is to neutralize mind and merge mind consciousness into cosmic consciousness at sahasrar for achieving Liberation. Kriya yoga is the fastest path for achieving liberation. Twelve solar years or 148 lunar months of sadhana, can be accomplished by doing 148 kriyas in a day. Trigunas emerge from sanchit karmas.Human behavior is governed by the mind and in turn by trigunas. During kriya, impurities caused due to trigunas get oxidized resulting in reduction in the potential of trigunas; a cause of shadripus and in turn bad sanchit karmas.Kriya thus minimizes rajas and tamas and enriches sattva guna. It is observed that the real impact of successful kriya is felt on sushumna nadi while Ida and Pingala nadis are just complimentary to sushumna. Intricacies of exhalation/inhalation to attain Super consciousness, alongwith the various stages of consciousness to achieve Dharana-Dhyan-Samadhi are explained meaningfully in the chapter on Revelation. The trigunas- sattva, rajas, and tamas represent three angles of the triangle yeshta-wama-roudra respectively. Further this triangular kshetra of Yeshta-Wama-Roudra across kuta – mula axis constitute six triangular kshetra of sahasrara; which has total control over the human behavior. Six triangular kshetra is indeed is a cover of sanchit karma in terms of triguna, on pure soul so as to become human soul. With the success of kriya, the gravity of rajas and tamas gunas goes on minimizing and the base “Wama-Roudra '' of the triangle Wama-Roudra-Yestha goes on reducing. Finally after neutralization of rajas and tamas gunas, merging of wama and roudra into sreebindoo and yesta- sattva guna is merged into sushumna nadi. When all the trigunas are merged into sushumna nadi super consciousness is attained, etc is explained in the chapter on Revelation-step ahead. Further sanchit karmas in turn trigunas a cause of shadripus-vikars-kleshas–prarabdha, builds a cover on pure soul to transfer it as human soul, and reverse transformation into pure soul can be achieved by kriya yoga sadhana. Stages involved in the process of Peaceful Surrender to Death, Post effects of kriya yoga, etc. are attempted in this book with entirely new vision of kriya yoga. Different types of sanchit karmas – prarabdha – trigunas - human behavior - shadripus etc and building of sanchit karmas again, it has been highlighted in the chapter on A Destiny-Reflection of sanchit karmas. Similarly chapters on Evolution, Thought creation, Tanmatras, Gateway to spirituality, Mystery of creation seat of divine mother across spine etc. and many new angles of spirituality are presented with new wisdom. Shri G. N. Warade has beautifully tried to propagate the skills and techniques depicted in ancient scriptures and his experience. I believe that those who read and follow this book properly could achieve perfection in Kriya Sadhana. At last shri Warade has completed his material life and its responsibilities and now he's busy with the spiritual life that is admirable. I pray to Almighty Supreme Lord Swaminarayan that his life would be full with divinity by this Kriya Yoga Sadhana. I send him my warm regards. Shastri Bhaktiprakashdasji (Vedant-vyakaranacharya) Shree Swaminarayan Temple - Vadtal. . Publisher Note G N Warade - Kriya Yogi The book on “ETERNAL JOURNEY to LIBERATION'' authored by Shri Gajanan Nivrutti Warade was published by Swami Narayan Gurukul Sanstha in April 2018.Since then Shri Warade has achieved rapid success in the field of spirituality. The Book on “Applied Kriya Yoga Sadhana - An Integrated Approach”is now being published Formerly, Mr Warade has served as Director in Government of Maharashtra. He is a graduate in Civil Engineering and M. Tech in Environment Engineering. He has travelled world wide in his thirty five years of distinguished career. Since his childhood he has been moulded in various aspects of spirituality. He has been a member of many spiritual organisations and has keenly studied many books on a wide spectrum of these subjects, resulting in newer concepts which are highlighted in this book. Shri Warade has tried to explore a new sphere of Kriya Yoga. In short fundamental aspects of spirituality and strategic aspects of kriya yoga are meticulously explained in simple and lucid language. CONTENTS Invocation Preface Forward About Author PART –I Eternal Wisdom and Bliss Chapter No. 1 Gayatri Mantra and Mankind - 17 Chapter No.2 Importance of Guru in Sadhana - 25 Chapter No. 3 Tanmatra-Reasons for Immorality of soul - 33 Chapter No. 4 Process of Thoughts Creation - 42 Chapter No.5 Adrushaya Shakti -Adbhut Power - 48 Chapter No.6 Gateway to Spirituality -Ladder to Liberation - 56 Chapter No.7 Panchamahabhutas and Human Beings - 64 Chapter No. 8 Materiality and Spirituality – A Gift by Almighty - 71 Chapter No. 9 Mystery of Creation of Universe, Human Astrology and Celestial stars - 78 Chapter No. 10 Mystery of Birth and Death Revealed –A Step Ahead - 88 Chapter No. 11 Pure Soul- Soul- Consciousness- Prana - 96 Chapter No.12 Soul Consciousness and Mind - 102 Chapter No. 13 A Destiny- Reflection of Sanchit Karma - 110 Chapter No. 14 Conquer Death You Can - 120 Chapter No. 15 Advance Theory of Evolution of Mankind - 129 PART –II Kriya Yoga Sadhana Chapter No. 16 Kriya Yoga Sadhana- Fundamental Aspects - 140 Chapter No.17 Kriya Yoga Sadhana –Unexplored - 149 Chapter No. 18 Kriya Yoga Sadhana – Revelation - 158 Chapter No. 19 Kriya Yoga Sadhana Revelation --A Step Ahead - 166 Chapter No. 20 Kriya Yoga Sadhana – Post Revelation - 175 Chapter No. 21 Kriya Yoga Sadhana -A Ladder to Liberation - 182 Chapter No. 22 Kriya Yoga Sadhana -Transformation of Pure Soul in to Human Soul and Reverse - 189 Chapter No. 23 Kriya Yoga Sadhana – A Peaceful surrender To Death - 197 Synopsis - 207 Part I- Eternal Wisdom and Bliss Gayatri Mantra and Mankind 1.0 Gayatri mantra, Sun its Colors, and their linkages with Celestial Stars. 1.1 Sunlight is a Spectrum of Colors-The chanting of Gayatri Mantra is a prayer to the “Sun”. The Sun is a power house of the whole universe consisting of earth and all other planets in a universe. The sunlight is a spectrum of seven colors, namely Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Indigo, and Violet. These seven colors are related to seven main astral stars namely Sun, Moon, Mars, Meecury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, of the celestial universe, these seven basic colors is derived from three original colors of nature i.e. Red, Blue and Yellow. Five colors of Panchmukhi Gayatri namely Pink, Red, Yellow, Blue and White are also derived from these three original colors. The reason for the existence and power of the entire celestial stars in the universe is the sun. The other two stars namely Rahu and Ketu though powerful are mere shadows, created by sun, moon and earth. 1.2 Why Gayatri Mantra is Supreme- Prayer to sun is a prayer to his power called Gayatri, the glow of seven colors is represented by the combined effects of all celestial stars. If a devotee recites Gayatri mantra regularly with complete devotion, the bad effects of all these stars are neutralized and good effects are accelerated. In other words, this is a prayer to all inclusive celestial stars which are powered by the sun, and by invoking Gayatri mantra one is showered with the blessings of these stars. It is called the supreme mantra, as its chanting is a prayer to the ultimate power of the universe, the sun. The glow is clearly seen on the face of a person who is regularly chanting this mantra. 2.0 Various methods of reciting Gayatri Mantra Gayatri mantra is recited in the following three different manners- 2.1 Conventional, Three Loki, and Seven Loki Gayatri Mantra- a) The Conventional Gayatri mantra om bhoor buvhasvha, tatsavitur varenyam, bhargo devasya dhimahi, dhiyo yonah prachodayat. b) In three Loki Gayatri mantra is … Om bhoor (muladhar to manipur), buvha (manipur to vishuddha), svha (adnya); tatsavitur…… prachodayat. c) Whereas seven Loki Gayatri mantra is…: i) Om bhoor-muladhar (ii) buvha- swadhisthan (iii)