You know bky i never really enjoyed meditation or even had a glimpse of what it was all about until i recieved Babaji ' s Kriya yoga. I am not saying it is for everyone or that someone may get something out of another technique and be just as satisfied. i just recall reading your reason for choosing such a name and it reminded me again of how grateful i am.
Maybe sometime you will share with us your experiences with Babaji 's Kriya yoga. That would be a treat. i guess what fascinates me so much is how someone that has such very little public exposure can make such a difference in people's lives.
That is an inspiration itself.
Om Babaji
written by bky:
Well my first experience with Babaji's Kriya Yoga was that an advanced yogi who had taken all three levels of BKY (as well, I believe, some SRF teachings) reached out to me one day, humbly alluding to the experience of samadhi in a way that hinted of personal experience. That goes back years. I'm honestly against some of the sort of eternal membership requirements and other rules in SRF, so BKY seemed like a natural fit. Some don't see SRF as very strict at all, but I would feel less like a Kumar (of Sri Yutkeswar's ashram in AY) if I didn't take their Kriya. That said, I do value the non-Kriya lessons of SRF. SRF is part of the "etc" of my screen name.
There's a diversity among the Order's Acharyas. I've taken level 1 initiation twice, the second time being more by the book. What's nice about BKY is the variety of techniques even in the first level, and I get the most mileage out of the pranayamas. That said, the asana practice, while wonderful, might not be for everyone, though the energization exercises of SRF might indeed be for a greater number of bodies.
BKYetc. Definately not overstated!!!!!!!!
i cannot begin to tell you the times i have encountered endless rules and comformity to appearence at SRF. When I go to one of their convocations it reminds me of a military operation... every thing is sooo formal. But some people do seem to like this formality and want things just so.
I find it better to find my chapel in nature and there are many spiritual organizations that do not stress such conformity to old social traditions or respect a more Indian or eastern culture. SRF fits strongly into a traditional western format.
Try doing anything out of the ordinary and someone will let you know it does not fit in. SRFers have never stopped correcting me. There is always one of them somewhere who knows what is best for you!! However despite all this I still would go to an SRF meditation or service if I was nearby and consider it a blessing to have spent time at these places. I must admit though I agree with you so much and probably my choice of where I live in nature today was influenced by never being able to quite satisfy those who live in spiritual communities made up of endless rules.
Jitendra
