swedishmystic

Can you enter nirvikalpa samadhi at will?

Yeah, I understand it's possible to get enlightened from this method but you won't be able to control your kundalini energy in your body by doing this. For example, many skilled Kriya yogis can control their immune system and stop their heart beat, there have been studies that show this. For me, this feels like a superior method, not just because of miracles etc, but because you can control your body better and thus your health and destiny.

I understand, I've tried self-inquiry before but for me I prefer Hatha yoga combined with Kriya. Although I'm not initiated so I don't know how powerful it is, but I can certainly experience Kundalini energy this way, when I do self-inquiry I can't feel I'm making any progress at all, can't feel or experience anything beyond the physical. That's why I like Sadhguru more because he wants us to experience something beyond the physical to prove to ourselves that there is something more to this world. I'm probably going to get initiated when the time is right. And I know miracles is not the goal of spirituality, but it's nice to experience or see that just to confirm there is something beyond the normal. Also I suspect different methods work best for different kinds of people. I like using the prana energy to achieve this, even though I have a long way to go. Doing this I've already proved to myself there is more to this life than the physical, something that self inquiry never gave me unfortunately.

What do you think of Sadhguru? Do you think it's good to get initiated by him? Or can I do Kriya Yoga by myself and become enlightened without initiation? Another question: How do you think we should live our lives when it comes to career? Right now I'm working in a stable job that I hate, but it gives me security financially. I'm a university drop-out, but I would love to become a spiritual teacher somehow, but if I give up everything I have now, I'm afraid I will fail and die of starvation or similar. I realize it's my ego talking. But generally, should we follow our passions in life even if there is no money in it, or choose a stable career? Last question: Have you read Yogananda's "autobiography of a yogi" and do you think the miracles happening in that book are real and have you experienced any for yourself?

Yeah I know that this is not the goal but its still something that is interesting because its absolute proof there is something beyond the physical. Just taking drugs is not absolute proof for example even though your experience is changed, its just chemicals. Where can I see or meet those yogis that you are talking about?

Yeah you have a good point here! I'm very open to these things btw, that's why I'm here and also I've been researching and reading a lot. But sometimes I just lose hope when I read about ANOTHER supposedly enlightened guru who is doing shady shit behind the scenes. I want to believe there are genuinely enlightened beings, my gut tells me that Sadhguru is the only famous one alive right now. Probably more in some Himalayan cave though. But in the west it's more grim. Do you have any sources for your claim that science has validated paranormal phenomena? I'd like to read more about that.

Thank you, I will check this book out!

And how to have the same mental mindset as a kid? Reaching enlightenment? Its very rare to reach that state, maybe only Sadhguru is the only person in this world who has achieved that.

Now finally I got a really interesting answer. Thank you! Can you tell me some of the supernatural abilities you have developed? Are you using Qigong, Tantra or Reiki? Is it still possible to access this from a normal yoga method like Kriya yoga or similar? I agree that showing siddhis is ego but it's still a very interesting subject for me. It shows me that there is more to life than the physical. Just seeing an enlightened person doesn't prove to me that there is anything more than the physical even though they are calm.

Yes, constant bliss should be the ultimate goal. But why do so many yogis talk about siddhis then? They should just avoid that part entirely and ignore it, or show some kind of proof for it. But even if a person reaches bliss, they will still have cravings like a "normal" person do, unless these enlightened people are lying about being enlightened.

I understand they are not supposed to do it publicly. But imagine if just one yogi did it, suddenly the whole world would become yogis and start meditating. When Jesus Christ performed miracles, that was proof he was one with god and convinced many people back then they should follow him. If I saw someone performing a real siddhi, I would quit my job and focus 100% on becoming realized. But right now I don't see what benefits it would give me in my life. You might be right that Swami Kriyananda and other gurus are not 100% realized beings, like Sadhguru or Yogananda. But then they shouldn't go around telling people they are realized, there are too many fake gurus nowadays. The only one who doesn't ring any alarm bells i Sadhguru, all the others seem to be fakes.

Yes, just the fact that I exist and am experiencing life is a miracle in itself. But still, being one with god and fully realized, you're supposed to be able to perform supernatural miracles like in Autobiopraphy of a yogi. I'm not realized so I can't do it.

Like probably many of you have already done, I've read Yogananda's biography called "Autobiography of a yogi" and in this book there are many examples of miracles. What is your view on siddhis and miracles? Have you experienced any of them? Why is it so rare? There have been countless fake yogis in India and the west who have told people they can perform miracles. One famous example is Sai Baba in India who had more than 100 million followers before he died. There are many videos now showing that he performed fake miracles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmL-d993zJk There have actually never been performed a siddhi officially. Now, I know the goal of enlightenment is not to perform siddhis, it's just a distraction. But since so many famous yogi are saying they are real, how come no one has performed a real siddhi officially? There are only hearsayings about it. The only "supernatural" thing that has happened, as far as I know, is that Yogananda chose when he died (entered mahasamadhi after a speech). I find it hard to see that as a coincidence, but then again, not sure if mahasamadhi can be counted as a siddhi. Even though it's something normal people can't do. And I can take this opportunity to ask another question as well. Why do people who have reached enlightenment still feel a lot of lust? Let's take Osho and Swami Kriyananda (Yogananda's disciple), both of them had sex with lots of their students and disciples. Swami Kriyananda even had to go to court because of it and he got sued. There are many many other gurus who have had sex with their students and done other "shady" things, considering that they are supposed to be "enlightened". Because of all these things I'm starting to believe this whole enlightenment thing is just a hoax. Or if it's not a hoax, what's the point of meditating for many years if you still have cravings after getting enlightened? Seems like a big waste of time for me. Curious to hear your views on these topics.