Brother Turiyanada

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Eric what I see above are many things you and I have been chatting together about. I also want to tell you that I feel comfortable about discussing those things here. I spend quite a lot of fortunate time with Brother Turiyanda and therefore remember many things he told me when he was alive and recognized that he had the power of precognition. I see that again today. Because many of the things he discussed with me when alive came true and he knew about before they happened. In simpler words his consciousness was not only in the present but was cognizant of both the past and the future. It is quite a lesson that humbles you when you have had people of high states of consciousness come into your life and let you know they know about your past, future and present. So I see again that even now there are manifesting concerns materializing from his personal talks and talks in lectures. I also will tell you which quotes I think apply to us unless you are not looking forward to this conversation.

[guest88]

Thanks Steve, I like these quotes.
I feel he is speaking the truth so plainly and with such authority that, I even find some humor in his words. That humor is not from disagreement with these truths but appreciation for this person- much like my fondness for Gurunath.

I tried to meditate after work and the thoughts that are on autopilot(possibly deep samskaras) really, really started to invade my mind. So much so that I thought I was hungry and broke my own rules for success, halting my practices early. It's okay, there is still progress being made. I share this with you not to showcase my weaknesses but to relate to the struggle and hope to grow. I know growth is taking place... So I thank you for these words...

The drop it fast quote really stands out to me, as do the quotes about training our thoughts or practicing meditation for at least an hour.

I found a prayer that I'd like to share with you soon, maybe through text.

Good night Bro.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Yea I really can relate to this one;

“Lord, if You forgive me the little jokes that I played on You, I will forgive you the big one You played on me!”

And these are reminders that you have been trying to give me lately;

“Stop worrying about the future of the world.  Surrender your life to God.”

“Avoid at all times to find yourself in situations where there is violence or riots so you don’t involve yourself in mass karma.  Especially TV revives those bad trends in us.”

Hmmm I’m sure today he would add the mass karma you hear on the news now presented on the internet. I certainly do not want to add the mass karma of today’s world to my personal karma.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Thanks Steve, I like these quotes.
I feel he is speaking the truth so plainly and with such authority that, I even find some humor in his words. That humor is not from disagreement with these truths but appreciation for this person- much like my fondness for Gurunath.

I tried to meditate after work and the thoughts that are on autopilot(possibly deep samskaras) really, really started to invade my mind. So much so that I thought I was hungry and broke my own rules for success, halting my practices early. It's okay, there is still progress being made. I share this with you not to showcase my weaknesses but to relate to the struggle and hope to grow. I know growth is taking place... So I thank you for these words...

The drop it fast quote really stands out to me, as do the quotes about training our thoughts or practicing meditation for at least an hour.

I found a prayer that I'd like to share with you soon, maybe through text.

Good night Bro.

‘To showcase your own weaknesses ‘  ....That’s funny I’ve got one for you too; When Turiyananda was talking about ... getting caught up in mass karma.. that one hit me big time. I don’t wanna have to come back to a time zone like this just because of being caught up in the karma of this time zone.


“Avoid at all times to find yourself in situations where there is violence or riots so you don’t involve yourself in mass karma.  Especially TV revives those bad trends in us.” ~ Turiyananda

[Jitendra Hydonus]

The guru disciple relationship

Masters except Maya so their bodies can have visibility.  Jesus suffered more from the rejection from his friends then the nails in his body. John 15:15  don’t feel discouraged because of the dryness of your heart. Do not  feel you are not making progress. Meditates despite these adverse circumstances.  These are the tests. Moses crossed the desert into No Man’s Land .

laws and spiritual life

1. Faith
2. Loyalty and one pointedness

Lift ourselves from sense enthralled to spiritual consciousness. Seed vibrations into your brain from Masters. Read their books and grow. The Guru does not force his will on us.

That which obstructs the light….troubles are caused by doing what we think we ought to do instead of what the Masters want. Complaints are for the weak. Satan instigates such things. At the end of meditation disciples should concentrate on the image of the guru and ask for that which needs claiming.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Sorry about the entry above. I think you can read it now. Brother Turiyananda had a strong Swiss accent. I often had to make out what he was saying.

More… We’ve become jaded by many outward activities. We need to listen to the whisper from the trees and see the light of the sun it is from God. The love we look for in others is in God and nature each one must find it on his own don’t force others.

Remember I was taking notes as he spoke quite swiftly!

[Jitendra Hydonus]

I remember Brother used to often talk off the cuff with me, somewhat as a friend. Even though all his personal words had so much impact on me I’ve remembered them my whole life.

Once we were walking together as we had quite a few times, and he suddenly brought up a story about his experiences with another unnamed devotee. He was quite spontaneous in his speech and questions with me. He told me the devotee told him that he was married to the only woman that would take him. At the time it appeared he told me the true-to-life story to point out the humility of the man. But later in life - sometimes reflecting back on his wisdom - I often wonder how many of his words were inspired to reflect some of my personal experiences in life. I often think of some wise people I’ve met in life as able to channel the Holy Spirit in ways that their wisdom was timeless and were able to affect others in different ways in the course of their lives. I’ve also found this true of some long lasting relationships I’ve had, I still remember certain phrases and gestures people have made to me that had long lasting consequences.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

I recall Brother Truriyananada remarking more than once in services; “If you want to know God; turn off the Television “ I’m sure if he were in the body today he would include the internet. If we wake up in the morning and the first thing we do is turn on the radio or internet programs we are not giving much attention to God or meditation. We are giving attention to outer stimuli and distractions instead of internal peace and realization.

[mccoy]

If we wake up in the morning and the first thing we do is turn on the radio or internet programs we are not giving much attention to God or meditation.

... Unless we tune into some group meditations !!!

[Jitendra Hydonus]

If we wake up in the morning and the first thing we do is turn on the radio or internet programs we are not giving much attention to God or meditation.

... Unless we tune into some group meditations !!!

Group meditations or group medications?

[mccoy]

If we wake up in the morning and the first thing we do is turn on the radio or internet programs we are not giving much attention to God or meditation.

... Unless we tune into some group meditations !!!

Group meditations or group medications?

Either will do! Although I'm not aware of medication groups, I'll have to search that.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

If we wake up in the morning and the first thing we do is turn on the radio or internet programs we are not giving much attention to God or meditation.

... Unless we tune into some group meditations !!!

Group meditations or group medications?

Either will do! Although I'm not aware of medication groups, I'll have to search that.

Yes didn’t you know everyone is mediacated in Cloneland !

[MuktiJI]

Beyond words.....No need to say more....Bro. T. was truly a JEWEL in the ruff !   Our sweet Bhakti , ( Lhasa Apso/ Shih Tzu  )  adopted 8/30/15 @ age 8 used to say : RUFF, Ruff !   We can learn from all !

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Beyond words.....No need to say more....Bro. T. was truly a JEWEL in the ruff !   Our sweet Bhakti , ( Lhasa Apso/ Shih Tzu  )  adopted 8/30/15 @ age 8 used to say : RUFF, Ruff !   We can learn from all !

Send a photo of Sweet Bhakti please! Meo!

[Jitendra Hydonus]

A DEVOTEE FINDS THE PATH With Bro. Turiyananda at Lake Shrine; SAYINGS OF BRO. TURIYANANDA 

🌹  Photo: Bro. T. after performing a christening at Lake Shrine

A DEVOTEE:  Dear Bro. Turiyananda was my first contact with SRF. A friend told me I should visit Lake Shrine as I was searching for my spiritual landing pad. I drove there one afternoon, parked and got out of the car. A beaming monastic in ochre said to me, “I believe we have an appointment.” I told him that I had not made an appointment, but he would not relent. He brought me down to the Sunken Gardens where we talked for an hour or so. I was hooked immediately.  Brother  gave me the best gift I could ever ask for. I was home.

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TURIYANANDA SAYINGS ~~ (from an SRF Devotee newsletter)

In loving memory, here are a few snippets of Br. Turiyananda’s sayings as [an SRF devotee] has written them down. Of course, for a total multimedia experience you have to add, in your mind, Brother’s heavy accent!

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 “Our behavior during the day makes our meditation at night.”

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“Drop it, and you have to drop it fast!”

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“Lord, I would like this very much, but please don’t give it to me!”

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“TV re-energizes the bad samskaras of sex and violence. If you take regular baths in low vibrations, you cannot ascend higher.”

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“Thoughts have the power of materialization.  Therefore you have to change your process of thought.  There is no other way!”

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“Stop worrying about the future of the world.  Surrender your life to God.”

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“All my life I have taken care of this body and of this mind, and when I die I discover I am not this body and this mind, and all my life I have taken care of somebody else.”

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“You have to be honest and say, Lord, I may have this question but I know I don’t understand the answer.”

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Brother liked to quote St. Bernadette Soubirou: “For those who believe, nothing needs to be explained; for those who don’t believe, nothing can be explained.”

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“Lord, if You forgive me the little jokes that I played on You, I will forgive you the big one You played on me!”

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“If you want non-violence, the first thing you have to do is turn off television.”

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“Don’t give too much time to the world.  Let the dead bury the dead, as Christ said. Anyone who does not at least spend one hour daily in meditation, is as good as dead.”

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“The Lord is stingy with those who are stingy with Him.”

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“You will know who is your guru when God is satisfied with your sincerity.”

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“When doing the Recharging Exercises, invoke a reverential feeling.  God Himself has given these exercises to Guruji.  You are to be embraced by God as Christ Energy.”

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“Maya will give you all sorts of things to rob you of better things.”

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“Anything which strengthens your mind is your friend; anything that weakens your mind is your enemy.”

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“You have to learn to immediately counteract any negative thought.  It’s an unseen warfare!”

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“Avoid at all times to find yourself in situations where there is violence or riots so you don’t involve yourself in mass karma.  Especially TV revives those bad trends in us.”

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“God will help you much more if you willingly discipline yourself.  Otherwise He will use the 2-by-4!”

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“Stay away from all horror movies because you may attune yourself to that level.”

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“Remember the Bushido code: Complaints are for the weak!”

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<3 READ Bro. T's memorial article here

https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/beloved-bro-turiyananda-in-memoriam-and-personal-sayings/