How To Be A True Channel

Two organizations that consider themselves guided by the same spiritual master have developed so differently from one another that now they hardly seem to represent the same teaching. Self-Realization Fellowship has followed the well-trodden path of spiritual authority: power in the hands of a few, obedience for all the rest; governance by rules, the first of which is, "In every situation, ask yourself first, 'What is best for the organization?'" Ananda has chosen "the road less traveled": cooperation; decentralization; not taking oneself too seriously; and following twin principles of which the first is, "People are more important than things." The second principle is, "Where there is adherence to truth, there lie victory, happiness, and success of every kind"("Yata dharma, sthata jaya,"in the Sanskrit original) This book has two purposes: one, to restore to people a true and much-needed understanding of the real life and mission of Paramhansa Yogananda; and two, to give hope to truth-seekers everywhere that they need not compromise a single high ideal to accomplish even their worldly objectives. About the Author Swami Kriyananda , a direct disciple of the great master, Paramhansa Yogananda, is an internationally known author, lecturer, and composer. Widely recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on meditation and yoga, he has taught these principles and techniques to hundreds of thousands of students around the world. In 1968, Kriyananda founded Ananda Village in Nevada City, California, dedicated to spreading the spirit of friendship, service, and community throughout the world. Ananda is recognized as one of the most successful intentional communities in the world; over 1,000 people reside in Ananda communities in the US, India, and Italy. The European retreat and community located in Assisi, Italy, also serves Ananda meditation groups in Europe, Croatia, and Russia. Ananda India has been serving people all over India for the last 5 y