As you know there are many ways to get to the top of the mountain. Some people will spend most of their lives discussing the maps and roadways and paths there along with the possible hazards they may encounter along the way. Yet at some point we have to take the journey and find the best route for us. If we are doing this God will make changes in our means of transportation or our route when needed.
Jitendra
Steve I agree with you.
However, Yogananda states very specifically that meditation, and more specifically Kriya Yoga, is the only way to obtain the wisdom needed to get to the top of the mountain. Once that wisdom is obtained, then you don't need Kriya.
But then there's the PY bashers, and of course not only other Gurus from India, but other nations as well with their own top of the mountain methods.
Maybe they all do indeed lead to the same end. Maybe they do not. Maybe God is making changes to guide us that is very individual to where we are at on the path.
All I know is that I cannot have the slightest doubt, even 1% may be a hindrance.
God is the Doer, He has brought forth this information for us to consider and scrutinize.....