Paramahansa Yogivah Giri Satsangs

In this talk, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri recounts stories from his early life and discusses themes of simplicity, dispassion, and detachment. He reflects on the story of the cow as an analogy for how life becomes complicated through attachments. He emphasizes that God-realization is simple, while worldly life remains unsatisfying and cyclical.

Yogivah Giri shares his past-life memory of being beheaded and ...

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the essence of a true Guru, the dangers of spiritual exclusivity, and the illusion of external boons.

“If you have had God-realization, then nothing should matter to you anymore—you have got everything.”

He shares personal stories of divine guidance, God-dependence, and his visits to sacred sites like Dakshineswar. A reflection on spiritua...

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reflects deeply on the Bhagavad Gita as the essence of all scriptures. He emphasizes, “The Gita is the total essence of all scriptures… it is always dispelling darkness.” Yogivah Giri affirms that the Gita is not symbolic—it is literal truth and living guidance for every endeavor: “The Gita is like the guiding light of the North Star… it applies light to whatever your interest...

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares a vivid analogy of spiritual awakening: comparing the removal of a massive tree to the gradual elimination of karma and ignorance. He explains how true progress begins with small efforts, and how the grace of the Guru and Divine Mother can ultimately liberate the soul.

“You remove the whole tree, but the root system—Parabdha karma—remains, only to exhaust ...

In this Guru Purnima special, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the essential role of a true Guru in spiritual evolution. He states, “If you want to make substantial progress on the spiritual path… you absolutely do need a Guru to pull you out of the darkness.” Through personal reflections and vivid analogies, he illuminates why service (Seva), meditation, and satsang form the three indispensable pillars of spiritual...

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reflects on the modern “marketplace” of spirituality, where seekers shop for gurus as if browsing brands of yogurt. He questions the sincerity behind the search for God and challenges the ego-driven approach that dominates today’s spiritual paths. “What kind of peace do you want?” he asks. “Do you want a peace that comes and goes when you command it, like a servant?”

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks about the purpose of meditation and the difference between kriya techniques and direct realization. He reflects on the need for proper instruction, the limits of repetition, and the risk of trying to teach before one has true understanding.

He addresses common misconceptions about kriya practice and reminds listeners that what begins after ...

In this Satsang Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the nature of the supreme reality, the meaning of bliss, and the experience of God-realization. He says, “This one reality that we call God, the supreme reality, is infinite bliss, infinite contentment.”

Addressing the question of desire after enlightenment, he shares, “Yeah, you still have desires. Let’s say you’re going through the garden and you find ...

In this powerful talk, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reveals how the spiritual path begins not with denial, but with the honest fulfillment of desires. He explains that only when desire has run its course can true detachment and clarity arise:

“You can’t force renunciation. If a desire is there, it has to be fulfilled. Otherwise it will keep coming back in some form.”

Yogivah Giri underscores th...

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares powerful insights on the necessity of fulfilling one’s desires before true spiritual transformation can occur. Through reflections on his time with authentic Mahatmas, he explains that premature renunciation or suppression of desire leads to confusion—not realization.

“You can’t skip your desires. You have to fulfill them. Only then will you be free of the...

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares reflections on his early years of spiritual search, time in ashrams, and the difference between imagined progress and real transformation. He speaks about learning from teachers who had genuine realization and how his understanding changed over time.

He says:

“If I wanted to grow spiritually, if I wanted to learn spiritually, ...

In this satsang held on Babaji Day, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks on the nature of the Self, the cycle of desire, and how Kriya Yoga supports self-realization. He shares stories from his own life—reflecting on desires for things, relationships, and status—and how those shifted over time.

Drawing from the teachings of Shankaracharya, he explains that the Self cannot be known through books or description...

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks about the essential role of the Guru in removing ignorance and guiding true spiritual progress. Drawing from Shankaracharya and personal experience, he explains that without the living presence of a realized teacher, spiritual practice is often misunderstood—even if sincere.

He addresses common misconceptions about scriptures, self-discipline, and Kriya Pr...

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks about the day-to-day reality of Kriya Yoga practice—how to remain steady, how to relate to the world without being pulled away from the Self, and how practice can continue even when we’re not sitting in formal meditation. He reflects on the guidance of Lahiri Mahasaya, the importance of not seeking results, and how simply maintaining inner awareness can deepen one’s con...

In this satsang, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri shares reflections on the meaning of Kutāstha, drawing from the writings of Lahiri Mahasaya. He speaks about the inner self as eternal, untouched by birth, death, or decay, and explains why steady Kriya practice—without seeking results—is central to spiritual life.

Throughout the session, he also answers practical questions about dealing with fami...

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri speaks from direct experience about the sacred role of the Guru. Not as a figure of admiration or idealization, but as the living presence through whom the filters fall away and God is revealed—not as imagined, but as He is. He reflects on the silence between souls, the mystery of real recognition, and why the path without a Guru, though often pursued, cannot lead to what the ...

In this episode, Paramahansa Yogivah Giri reflects on the nature of desire—not as something to suppress or indulge blindly, but something to understand with care. Through simple, personal stories, he speaks about moments in life when desires were strong, but clarity led to quiet restraint—like choosing not to speak when angry, or walking away from something tempting, not because of discipline, but because the heart wa...