Among the many paths of spirituality, few demand as much discipline and devotion as Kriya Yoga. It is not just a practice of breathing techniques or meditation postures. It is a complete science of inner transformation, designed to align the body, mind, and spirit with the higher laws of the universe.
In 2016, I was initiated into Kriya Yoga by Shibendu Lahiri, the great-grandson of Lahiri Mahasaya, whose name many know from *Autobiography of a Yogi*. That initiation was not merely a ritual; it was an opening — a doorway into a discipline that continues to shape my life every day.
Kriya Yoga is built on discipline because it requires constancy. The breathing cycles, the meditative focus, the inner stillness — none of these come overnight. They require practice, patience, and faith. But the rewards are profound: clarity of mind, expansion of awareness, and a direct experience of connection with the universe.
For me, Kriya is not only a spiritual path, but also a leadership path. It has taught me that control does not mean force, but alignment. That success is not in chasing, but in surrendering to the right rhythm. That inner harmony is not optional — it is the foundation for every decision, every relationship, every act of service.
In a world obsessed with speed and noise, Kriya is a reminder of depth and silence. It teaches that true power is not external — it is the calm, centered energy within, flowing endlessly from the source.
The discipline of Kriya Yoga is not about escaping the world. It is about engaging with it more fully, more compassionately, more clearly — because only a harmonious inner self can create harmony in the outer world.