Talk:Lahiri Mahasaya
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[edit] Should biographical information from Yogananda's book be included?
Should Lahiri Mahasaya's past life be included in the article? The information is available in the Autobiography of a Yogi written by Paramahansa Yogananda. It would then give the reader the reason for Babaji in choosing Lahiri Mahasaya as his voice of spreading Kriya Yoga. --Siva1979Talk to me 20:41, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
- So long as Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi is cited as the source material, I think that is an excellent idea. Thanks,
- -Scott P. 11:54, 24 April 2006 (UTC)
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- I think it's a good idea, too. But I couldn't find that particular reference in Autobiography of a Yogi. I found it in The Path, by Kriyananda, but haven't found it anywhere else yet. Because that's a secondary source, I would suggest finding an additional secondary source just for more impact, and reference both. I'll look myself in other places. ॐ Priyanath 00:11, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
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- Well, the reference is here:[1]. It is in Chapter 34 of the Autobiography of a Yogi. Allow me to qoute the paragraph for you;
- 'I remember!' My voice was half-choked with joyous sobs. 'You are my guru Babaji, who has belonged to me always! Scenes of the past arise vividly in my mind; here in this cave I spent many years of my last incarnation!' As ineffable recollections overwhelmed me, I tearfully embraced my master's feet.
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This also reveals to us that great saints DO NOT choose their disciples in random. Everything happens for a reason and nothing in this universe happens by chance (This view is similarly shared with in the Conversations with God books by Neale Donald Walsch). --Siva1979Talk to me 15:22, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
- Thanks - I was thinking you were referring to Lahiri Mahasya's past lifetime as Kabir, which Yogananda mentioned to his disciples. Yours is a good quote/reference to add to the Lahiri Mahasaya page. ॐ Priyanath 15:53, 27 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Panchanon Batacharya
In the biography of Lahiri Mahasaya written by Panchanon Batacharya (one of his close disciples), it is stated that the Kriya yoga technique already belonged to Lahiri's family centuries ago, before Kali yuga (dark ages). Because of the incapacity of mankind to understand the sutilties of such technique in the dark coming years, it was held as a secret in the Himalayan caves, until now, after the end of Kali yuga. It is also stated that Babaji was only giving Lahiri back something that was already his. Lahiri was the heir to Kriya. Little yogi wannabe from S. America :o)
