In this wide-ranging Q&A satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks directly and intimately on the unseen factors that shape human nature—karma, past lives, environment, and character. He addresses questions on spiritual betrayal, the misuse of Kriya Yoga, and how unvetted seekers can dilute authentic practice. With grounded honesty, he explains why “devilish” tendencies may persist even in so-called spiritual people and emphasizes the importance of inner purity and vetting before initiation. Gurudev also explores the mind’s instability, recounting his own vivid dreams and the subtle disturbances that come from spiritual and mental unrest. He shares practices for regaining inner equilibrium—through scripture, nature, water, or connecting with the spiritual eye—and discusses proper meditation as not just technique, but deep serenity. The dialogue extends into subtle realms: astral karma, the formless absolute, the role of divine beings, and the transformative presence of snakes in meditation. Yogivah Giri warns against becoming distracted by mystical phenomena, encouraging focus on the infinite instead. Offering guidance on family obligations, spiritual friendship, the symbolic value of snakes, and the silent power of Divine Mother, this satsang closes with a personal reflection on his longing to return to India and the purity he now finds essential: “If your strong desire, association, and comfort is purity, then you’re on your way.”

In this raw and uncompromising satsang, Yogivah Giri cuts through spiritual pretense to reveal what authentic practice actually looks like. Drawing from Shankaracharya's "Knowledge of the Self" (Atma Bodha), he explains why direct knowing—not rituals, reading, or trying to be calm—is the only path to liberation. Key insights include: Why most Kriya Yoga practitioners never achieve self-realization despite decades of practice The difference between genuine knowledge and spiritual concepts or book learning How purification through austerities prepares the ground for real understanding Why pain and suffering continue even for realized masters, and what this actually means The role of repetition in spiritual practice—like washing a dirty puppy with repeated pourings of water Why touching a master's feet physically matters more than mental devotion How to test whether someone claiming to be a guru is authentic The illusion of trying to "be spiritual" versus authentic transformation Yogivah shares personal experiences including recent physical and emotional challenges, explaining how a master relates to pain and suffering differently than ordinary consciousness. He addresses questions about why masters suffer, the nature of miracles, and why external practices alone cannot produce realization. This is not comfortable spiritual teaching—it's direct transmission from someone speaking from experience rather than concepts. For serious practitioners ready to move beyond spiritual games and face the reality of what genuine practice requires.

In this talk, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri recounts stories from his early life and discusses themes of simplicity, dispassion, and detachment. He reflects on the story of the cow as an analogy for how life becomes complicated through attachments. He emphasizes that God-realization is simple, while worldly life remains unsatisfying and cyclical. Yogivah Giri shares his past-life memory of being beheaded and how that deep disappointment led to genuine dispassion. He speaks at length about the illusion of progress through technique and criticizes how Kriya Yoga is often misunderstood as a path of external perfection. He distinguishes between physical and spiritual practice, saying that real advancement comes not from discipline alone but from disidentifying with the body and realizing the Self. The talk also discusses the limits of scripture without guidance, the importance of association with the God-realized, and the misconceptions many hold about spiritual teachers, spiritual jobs, and institutional Kriya paths. Yogivah emphasizes that true realization cannot be faked and that advanced practice involves entering the breathless state—not through effort, but through direct experience. He gives personal observations on spiritual figures, stories of his youth, time spent with Mahatmas, the simplicity of the mantra’s purpose, and the vital importance of remembering each day: I am not the physical body.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the essence of a true Guru, the dangers of spiritual exclusivity, and the illusion of external boons. “If you have had God-realization, then nothing should matter to you anymore—you have got everything.” He shares personal stories of divine guidance, God-dependence, and his visits to sacred sites like Dakshineswar. A reflection on spiritual family, the real meaning of realization, and the inner path to the Divine.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reflects deeply on the Bhagavad Gita as the essence of all scriptures. He emphasizes, “The Gita is the total essence of all scriptures… it is always dispelling darkness.” Yogivah Giri affirms that the Gita is not symbolic—it is literal truth and living guidance for every endeavor: “The Gita is like the guiding light of the North Star… it applies light to whatever your interest is.” He shares that true understanding arises not only through reading but “with the aid of a guru… someone you can look in the eye, someone you can touch.” The guru, he reminds us, is not an invisible spirit, but a realized human presence who helps reveal the Gita’s wisdom. The talk explores the five mental states encountered in meditation and the essential difference between kriya practice and true yoga. Through personal stories of surrender, simplicity, and renunciation, Yogivah Giri demonstrates that “only by taking recourse in the Gita” can one face life’s trials with peace, devotion, and clarity.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares a vivid analogy of spiritual awakening: comparing the removal of a massive tree to the gradual elimination of karma and ignorance. He explains how true progress begins with small efforts, and how the grace of the Guru and Divine Mother can ultimately liberate the soul. “You remove the whole tree, but the root system—Parabdha karma—remains, only to exhaust itself over time.” Through reflections on selfless service, the limits of book knowledge, and the supreme clarity found in the Bhagavad Gita, the talk guides listeners toward simplicity, devotion, and unwavering daily sadhana. “Meditation and connecting to God is easy,” he says. “Just practice the technique.”

In this Guru Purnima special, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the essential role of a true Guru in spiritual evolution. He states, “If you want to make substantial progress on the spiritual path… you absolutely do need a Guru to pull you out of the darkness.” Through personal reflections and vivid analogies, he illuminates why service (Seva), meditation, and satsang form the three indispensable pillars of spiritual life. The Guru, he says, “is a giver of boons,” but only for those who approach with sincerity and a desire for purity. Yogivah Giri also explores how desires, when recognized and rightly directed, can lead to liberation rather than bondage. This intimate discourse is an offering of wisdom and devotion—honoring the transformative light of the Guru.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reflects on the modern “marketplace” of spirituality, where seekers shop for gurus as if browsing brands of yogurt. He questions the sincerity behind the search for God and challenges the ego-driven approach that dominates today’s spiritual paths. “What kind of peace do you want?” he asks. “Do you want a peace that comes and goes when you command it, like a servant?” Yogivah Giri explains that the true path to realization demands humility, appreciation, and readiness to give up worldly desires. He draws from the Guru Gita and the life of Yogananda to illustrate what genuine surrender to a living guru means. Through intimate stories and powerful analogies, he emphasizes that enlightenment is not something to be acquired—“You’ve always been enlightened… you’re just a little sleepy.” The episode explores the real cost of peace, the myth of spiritual shortcuts, and how the guru-disciple relationship remains timeless and unchanging, even in a world full of distractions, cameras, and clever packaging.

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks about the purpose of meditation and the difference between kriya techniques and direct realization. He reflects on the need for proper instruction, the limits of repetition, and the risk of trying to teach before one has true understanding.   He addresses common misconceptions about kriya practice and reminds listeners that what begins after the kriyas ends is most essential. The talk also touches on the function of grace, the meaning of kutastha, and the distinction between imagined knowledge and actual perception.

In this Satsang Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the nature of the supreme reality, the meaning of bliss, and the experience of God-realization. He says, “This one reality that we call God, the supreme reality, is infinite bliss, infinite contentment.” Addressing the question of desire after enlightenment, he shares, “Yeah, you still have desires. Let’s say you’re going through the garden and you find the one flower, the ultimate flower that’s beyond description, beyond beauty. There’s also other flowers in the garden too for you to enjoy.” He emphasizes the importance of a regular spiritual practice: “Your sadhana is the number one most important thing. And if you put that first, all these other things become easier and there’ll be unexplained surprises and good fortune for you.”The Satsang also includes reflections on meditation routines, diet, prana, and the significance of communion with God.

In this powerful talk, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reveals how the spiritual path begins not with denial, but with the honest fulfillment of desires. He explains that only when desire has run its course can true detachment and clarity arise: “You can’t force renunciation. If a desire is there, it has to be fulfilled. Otherwise it will keep coming back in some form.” Yogivah Giri underscores the irreplaceable role of the true guru—not as a teacher to be followed blindly, but as a living presence that burns through illusion: “You will only know the true guru when your desire is pure enough to meet one.” Through personal insight and direct transmission, he shows how fulfilled desire naturally gives way to devotion and selfless service, where action is no longer driven by ego but offered in love. This episode invites listeners into a deeper honesty, surrender, and the grace of truly being guided.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares powerful insights on the necessity of fulfilling one’s desires before true spiritual transformation can occur. Through reflections on his time with authentic Mahatmas, he explains that premature renunciation or suppression of desire leads to confusion—not realization. “You can’t skip your desires. You have to fulfill them. Only then will you be free of them.” Yogivah Giri also emphasizes the indispensable role of the enlightened guru, not as a concept or image, but as a living presence that guides through truth, example, and inner transmission: “You won’t know the authentic spiritual teacher from the fake spiritual teacher unless you experience that person.” The episode also explores the natural unfolding from fulfilled desire to selfless service, where action becomes offering and life becomes dharma. With clarity and humility, Yogivah Giri invites the listener to examine their true intentions, seek the company of realized beings, and trust the organic journey from want to wisdom.

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares reflections on his early years of spiritual search, time in ashrams, and the difference between imagined progress and real transformation. He speaks about learning from teachers who had genuine realization and how his understanding changed over time.   He says: “If I wanted to grow spiritually, if I wanted to learn spiritually, I would need to learn from a guru. It isn’t something that you can do on your own. It’s not something you can do by yourself.”   The talk also includes comments on authenticity in spiritual teachers, the danger of outer display, and why a person with real attainment does not need to prove it to anyone.

In this satsang held on Babaji Day, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the nature of the Self, the cycle of desire, and how Kriya Yoga supports self-realization. He shares stories from his own life—reflecting on desires for things, relationships, and status—and how those shifted over time. Drawing from the teachings of Shankaracharya, he explains that the Self cannot be known through books or description—it can only be known through itself. He speaks on the reality of reincarnation, the astral and causal realms, and the significance of practicing purification, asana, and focused concentration. Yogivah Giri also gives direct, practical advice on how to maintain morning meditation, stretch the tongue for Khechari Mudra, and persist through physical discomfort during practice. With personal anecdotes and steady reminders, he emphasizes that true meditation begins when the kriyas end, and that self-realization is not only possible—it is the purpose.

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks about the essential role of the Guru in removing ignorance and guiding true spiritual progress. Drawing from Shankaracharya and personal experience, he explains that without the living presence of a realized teacher, spiritual practice is often misunderstood—even if sincere. He addresses common misconceptions about scriptures, self-discipline, and Kriya Pranayama, clarifying that without direct perception and proper guidance, techniques may be incomplete. Yogivah Giri also shares stories about Yogananda and others to illustrate the difference between imagination and real spiritual connection, and why feeling prana is not the same as reading about it. The talk also covers Khechari Mudra, misconceptions about miracles, and the limits of conceptual understanding in spiritual life.

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks about the day-to-day reality of Kriya Yoga practice—how to remain steady, how to relate to the world without being pulled away from the Self, and how practice can continue even when we’re not sitting in formal meditation. He reflects on the guidance of Lahiri Mahasaya, the importance of not seeking results, and how simply maintaining inner awareness can deepen one’s connection to God.   There is no need for outer show or spiritual display. The path is quiet, inward, and available to anyone who is sincere. As Yogivah Giri reminds us, Kriya Yoga isn’t about belonging to something—it’s about returning again and again to what is always within.

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares reflections on the meaning of Kutāstha, drawing from the writings of Lahiri Mahasaya. He speaks about the inner self as eternal, untouched by birth, death, or decay, and explains why steady Kriya practice—without seeking results—is central to spiritual life.   Throughout the session, he also answers practical questions about dealing with family, criticism, misunderstandings, and emotional hurt. Using personal examples and candid stories, he illustrates how remaining centered in one’s practice helps navigate outer challenges without losing inner direction.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks from direct experience about the sacred role of the Guru. Not as a figure of admiration or idealization, but as the living presence through whom the filters fall away and God is revealed—not as imagined, but as He is. He reflects on the silence between souls, the mystery of real recognition, and why the path without a Guru, though often pursued, cannot lead to what the soul most deeply longs for. Those who have met a true Guru will understand; for the rest, he offers a gentle invitation to listen quietly.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reflects on the nature of desire—not as something to suppress or indulge blindly, but something to understand with care. Through simple, personal stories, he speaks about moments in life when desires were strong, but clarity led to quiet restraint—like choosing not to speak when angry, or walking away from something tempting, not because of discipline, but because the heart was already full.   He shares how, through steady practice and remembrance of God, desire begins to shift—from seeking things in the world to seeking what doesn’t change. This is a quiet conversation about living gently, remembering truth, and noticing what’s really moving inside us.

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks openly about the role of a living teacher in one’s search for understanding. Drawing from decades of personal experience, he reflects on the difference between learning from direct experience and relying solely on books or systems. With gentle honesty, he shares why true knowledge of the self can’t be borrowed or memorized—it must be seen clearly within, often with the help of someone who already sees.   He offers quiet insights into the traditions he’s practiced, the teachers he’s known, and the simplicity of what’s often made to seem complex. Along the way, everyday examples—from learning to ride a motorcycle to caring for a small insect—reveal the deeper thread of attention, sincerity, and humility in the spiritual journey.