Bhagavad Gita Interpretation of Sriyukteswar

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The Sanskrit Classics publishes writings on the essential classical scriptures of the Vedic culture, as interpreted in the light of Realization by various Masters of Yoga. Lahirl Mahasay, fully-realized householder Yogi of Benares & the Polestar, the navigator of Kriya Yoga, wrote between 1886 & 1895. When completed, the Commentaries Series will include first English translations of all 26 scriptural Commentaries by him. Kriya Yoga is a term popularized by Swami Yogananda, but the teaching was liberally modified by him to suit 1930's America. Kriya Yoga information from his organizations is widely different from the original teaching. Kriyas are procedures utilizing breath to attain perfect Consciousness in the physical body, leading to Oneness with the ultimate Self. They must be received personally from a Master. The Sanskrit Classics makes the original Kriya Yoga tradition available for the first time to the English-speaking world. Swami Satyeswaranada Giri, an eminent Sanskrit scholar, possesses rare credentials as a Yogi, philosopher, educator, administrator & lawyer. After 20 years in hermitage education he spent 12 years in the Himalayas, often with Mahamunl Babaji, making annual trips to Bengal to attend disciples. Babaji then commissioned this publishing project.