“As a ripple on the surface of the lake
does not reflect the true form of the moon,
the stirrings of our mind veil the Truth.
If we still the waves of the mind through Yoga,
the True Self emerges alone.” 

Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa

 

MAHAYOGI YOGA MISSION

Mahayogi Yoga Mission was established to disseminate the universal teachings of Yoga—the Realization of the True Self—as preached by Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa, and by sages and saints throughout time immemorial. Shri Mahayogi teaches that all existence is a manifestation of Sanatana Dharma (Eternal Truth), or Divine Existence. He leads spiritual seekers toward the direct experience of this Truth through restraint of the mind, which in turn leads to its dissolution into the One Eternal Reality.

 

THE PRACTICE: CONTROL OF THE MIND
Introspection, Meditation and Selfless Service

Hear the Truth, reflect on it and meditate upon it. Yoga is to awaken to the True Self by eliminating ego and klesha (workings of the mind which cause suffering). This process requires introspection, which involves discrimination and renunciation. When an internal or external impression stimulates the mind and causes a reaction or thought, the practice is to discriminate between reactions or thoughts rooted in Truth and those rooted in non-Truth. If they are based on non-Truth, they are considered false, and then renounced. Introspection during the practice of meditation and in daily life leads to one-pointed concentration and stillness, qualities of the mind which are essential to attaining Yoga or Enlightenment. By aligning our thoughts, words and deeds with Truth, and by directing their focus solely on the good of others, we are liberated from the bondage of the ego.

 

MIND OF AWAKENING

The actual practice of Yoga begins with the Mind of Awakening. One may wonder “Who am I?,” “Where did I come from?” or “Where am I going?” When the desire for answers to these questions surpasses all other desires, when one realizes that everything in this life is impermanent, and resolves to attain Enlightenment, one has arrived at the Mind of Awakening. Persist with passion and resolve until the goal is attained.

 

GURU: ENLIGHTENMENT

The word guru means “the light that dispels darkness.” If one seriously aspires to Yoga, the desire for Truth will lead to one’s guru, who abides in the state of perfection—Enlightenment. The guru is the tangible manifestation of the Truth. The guidance of a guru is essential, for only through the guru can one safely and truly learn to practice Yoga. The grace of the guru shines the light of Truth, dispels the darkness of ignorance and enables one to know the True Self.

 

INITIATION

Spiritual initiation is entirely internal. It becomes possible when a seeker, impelled toward the Truth, recognizes the futility of his solitary efforts. Accepting his own limitations, the seeker surrenders his spirit completely to the guru, who guides him from darkness to light. Through the act of self-surrender, a bond beyond time and space is formed between guru and disciple. The disciple vows to realize the Truth, serve for the good of others, and see Atman or the True Self in all. 

 

DISCIPLESHIP

Disciples approach the guru in humility, with the deepest sense of respect and in a spirit of selfless service and devotion. Disciples practice complete obedience to the guru. This signifies total trust that the guru is leading them toward the Truth. They constantly re-direct their consciousness toward the guru, or True Self, in order to attune to the Truth. It is solely the depth of this affinity with the essence of the Divine that ennobles and transforms disciples and finally awakens them to their very Self.

 

SANGHA

The Mahayogi Yoga Mission disciples and devotees are united as one by their commitment to live out and spread the teachings of Truth as preached by Satguru Shri Mahayogi Paramahansa. They seek to preserve their Master’s teachings and to ensure that their true meaning is not lost, diluted or altered. Their actions are guided by an overwhelming sense of gratitude for having found a true path to Enlightenment and profound humility to combat their ego-driven tendencies. In their interactions with one another, they strive for the utmost courtesy and respect and embrace their responsibility to create the conditions that may best enable each disciple to realize the Truth.

Sangha bears a primary responsibility for the financial resources of the Mission. Understanding that the existence of this organization benefits this generation as well as future generations, sangha sustains the Mission through regular contributions.

 

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Shri Mahayogi’s visit to the US,
and the establishment of the MAHAYOGI YOGA MISSION

Excerpts from the prologue in Pranava Sara (only available in Japanese) by Anandamali about the experience of Shri Mahayogi’s first visit to NY and the subsequent establishment of the MAHAYOGI YOGA MISSSION.

Anandamali leads the Mahayogi Yoga Mission in New York. She directs all Mission activities, including classes, publication, translations, web content, sangha work. She hosts Shri Mahayogi’s during his residency in the United States.

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