Talk given at Himalayan Institute in Chicago - Part 1 of two part talk
Swami Kriyananda describes the life, teachings, and influence of Yogananda, sharing personal stories that illustrate his intuition, miracles, and transformative spiritual presence. He emphasizes that modern life’s complexity pushes people away from intuition and inner peace, while yoga offers a path toward simplicity, inner awareness, and direct experience of the divine. Ultimately, he encourages seekers to cultivate inner centeredness, develop personal responsibility on the spiritual path, and understand that true fulfillment comes from connecting with the divine within.