Paramahansa Yogivah Giri Satsangs

Knowing God Is Not the Same as Practicing Techniques

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 the kriyas ends is most essential. The talk also touches on the function of grace, the meaning of kutastha, and the distinction between imagined knowledge and actual perception.

The Bliss of God-Realization, Desires After Enlightenment & the Power of Daily Sadhana

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 the one flower, the ultimate flower that’s beyond description, beyond beauty. There’s also other flowers in the garden too for you to enjoy.”
He emphasizes the importance of a regular spiritual practice: “Your sadhana is the number one most important thing. And if you put that first, all these other things become easier and there’ll be unexplained surprises and good fortune for you.”The Satsang also includes reflections on meditation routines, diet, prana, and the significance of communion with God.

Fulfilling Desires, Recognizing the True Guru & the Sacred Path of Service

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 the irreplaceable role of the true guru—not as a teacher to be followed blindly, but as a living presence that burns through illusion:
“You will only know the true guru when your desire is pure enough to meet one.”
Through personal insight and direct transmission, he shows how fulfilled desire naturally gives way to devotion and selfless service, where action is no longer driven by ego but offered in love. This episode invites listeners into a deeper honesty, surrender, and the grace of truly being guided.

The True Guru, Fulfilling Desires & the Foundation of Service

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 them.”
Yogivah Giri also emphasizes the indispensable role of the enlightened guru, not as a concept or image, but as a living presence that guides through truth, example, and inner transmission:
“You won’t know the authentic spiritual teacher from the fake spiritual teacher unless you experience that person.”
The episode also explores the natural unfolding from fulfilled desire to selfless service, where action becomes offering and life becomes dharma. With clarity and humility, Yogivah Giri invites the listener to examine their true intentions, seek the company of realized beings, and trust the organic journey from want to wisdom.

The Guru’s Help Is Not an Idea — It’s Real

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, I would need to learn from a guru. It isn’t something that you can do on your own. It’s not something you can do by yourself.”
 
The talk also includes comments on authenticity in spiritual teachers, the danger of outer display, and why a person with real attainment does not need to prove it to anyone.

Self-Knowledge, Desire & the Daily Practice of Kriya Yoga

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—it can only be known through itself. He speaks on the reality of reincarnation, the astral and causal realms, and the significance of practicing purification, asana, and focused concentration.
Yogivah Giri also gives direct, practical advice on how to maintain morning meditation, stretch the tongue for Khechari Mudra, and persist through physical discomfort during practice. With personal anecdotes and steady reminders, he emphasizes that true meditation begins when the kriyas end, and that self-realization is not only possible—it is the purpose.

Not by Reading Alone: The Guru’s Role in Removing Ignorance

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 Pranayama, clarifying that without direct perception and proper guidance, techniques may be incomplete. Yogivah Giri also shares stories about Yogananda and others to illustrate the difference between imagination and real spiritual connection, and why feeling prana is not the same as reading about it.
The talk also covers Khechari Mudra, misconceptions about miracles, and the limits of conceptual understanding in spiritual life.

The Practice Is the Path: Kriya Yoga and Daily Life

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 connection to God.
 
There is no need for outer show or spiritual display. The path is quiet, inward, and available to anyone who is sincere. As Yogivah Giri reminds us, Kriya Yoga isn’t about belonging to something—it’s about returning again and again to what is always within.

Kutāstha, Tranquility & the Obstacles to Steady Practice

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 family, criticism, misunderstandings, and emotional hurt. Using personal examples and candid stories, he illustrates how remaining centered in one’s practice helps navigate outer challenges without losing inner direction.

There’s Nothing More Important Than the Guru

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 soul most deeply longs for. Those who have met a true Guru will understand; for the rest, he offers a gentle invitation to listen quietly.