I think yes, masters can be wrong, like when Yogananda took Kryiananda as a disciple. That's my conclusion. Yogananda had his discrimination obfuscated by Satan himself.
There are more examples, like associating with traitors like Dhirananda and Nerode. Notwithstanding Sri Yukteswar's advise.
You are welcome with your opinions mccoy. I am very grateful to Kriyananda for placing a free version of the AOY on the internet and starting the communities the Master said were necessary for the future. My understanding is that he won most of the law suits in the legal battle with SRF.
That is just one example. Yet I see that you see things in total contrast mccoy. I have a different outlook. Not all life is black and white. And I’ve been told by monks at SRF that Judas was also a spiritually high human being who lived with the guilt of being responsible for the death of Jesus for many incarnations, but he was liberated in the last century.
It's nice to have different views otherwise our perception would not be challenged.
Kriyananda did some good things, I myself enjoyed very much my stay in Ananda, Nevada city, Como in Italy, Assisi in Italy. The fact is that the motive of his deeds were driven by Satan. The conclusion is that even the evil plots of Satan can produce something good. Conversely, even the good plots of the higher intelligences may have some negative outcome. This is planet earth. Perfection is impossible. Perfection makes dwelling on planet earth impossible. There are other planets which are just about perfect, like the Hyranialoka in the astral plane.
I also agree to disagree on Judas. He was sure highly evolved, but he had some negative traits which were leveraged by Satan. His role was fundamental in God's plot, but he had to pay karmically for having willingly accepted Satan's influence. A hefty karmic penance, then he was off the karmic hook and back to his previous lofty spiritual state. It sounds just about fair...
And what were the motives of his deeds to support Paramahansa Yogananda’s works? What are the motives of his works to continue in the service of the Master despite a fringe group alway berating him and his organization? What is the motive of his work to the Autobiography of a Yogi online so like the BIBLE it is accessible to everyone, even those who may not be able to afford it? What is the motive of all his videos about Paramahansa Yogananda?
In fact I will go a step further and say I myself have seen that dark forces have been in my life. Does that mean that all my intentions here are marred forever? Or does it mean I am still attempting to take some of darkness out of my life and become enlightened? Am I doomed to be a tool of Satan because I continue to meditate and attempt to keep my mind on the Master and higher forces?
Aren’t we all under some energies of maya ( Satan if you like ) until we we ourselves become enlightened?
Miracles in Jesus' Name
…39“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied. “For no one who performs a miracle in My name can turn around and speak evil of Me. 40For whoever is not against us is for us. 41Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward
