FAQ

We often look for Truth in temples, mosques, gurudwaras, churches, and other places of worship. We go on pilgrimages, read sacred texts, and undertake intense austerities - all in an effort to free ourselves from pain and sorrow. Much of our lives are spent following one belief system after another, holding on to the hope that truth lies somewhere out there and if we search long enough, we will find it.

But in doing so, we miss a simple yet profound reality: we are already that which we seek. We are ‘Life’ itself - not the imagined construct called the ‘mind’. While the mind has practical value in day-to-day functioning, it is ultimately a myth when it comes to the deeper truth of our being. The invitation, therefore, is to stop seeking, and start seeing.

Kriya Yoga is perhaps the most powerful tool to reveal that our external search for Truth is futile. It’s not that we HAVE fear, pain, or guilt – we (our mental makeup, our conditioning) ARE the fear, the pain, and the guilt. Kriya Yoga consolidates this understanding by calming the agitations of the mind through simple, yet profound Kriyas (practices) that work directly on the body, and through the body, on the mind.

In this natural, effortless way, one gradually frees oneself from the interference of the mind and it becomes possible to truly observe and be aware of life. Freed from both belief and disbelief, one no longer runs away from problems but faces them with equanimity - resolving those that can be addressed through right action and deep understanding and accepting those beyond one’s control (such as the death of a beloved). In this state, one is fully ‘awake’.

Kriya Yoga is an experiential and existential spiritual journey - one that is rooted on direct insight. As such, there are no formal pre-qualifications for initiation.

The only eligibility lies in a sincere ‘thirst’ for inner transformation, a good brain capable of deep understanding, the courage to question fearlessly, and the Himalayan patience to remain steadfast on the path. In Kriya Yoga, there are no shortcuts - only the depth of one’s own inquiry and practice.

Anyone, regardless of their religion or belief system—whether they are being initiated into Kriya Yoga for the first time or have previously been initiated through another lineage—is welcome. What matters is the willingness to begin from where one stands today.

There have been seekers who were earlier initiated through other disciplic traditions and have asked if it is appropriate to be initiated again. The response is simple: anyone who wishes to learn Kriya Yoga with full reverence for the traditions upheld at Satyalok is warmly welcomed. After all, if one takes a sacred dip in the Ganga at Haridwar, wouldn’t it be just as natural to take a dip at Gangotri glacier, the very source?

As stated earlier, there is no organization in the dynastic lineage. The formation of organizations in spiritual matters is discouraged, emphasizing that truth tends to degenerate when managed by establishments where the ego of hierarchy is subtly reinforced. In keeping with this insight, the dynastic lineage maintains only a private family temple, with no formal organization—because Truth itself cannot be organized. Only concepts and interpretations of Truth can be structured.

However, coordinators in various regions assist with the practical aspects of organizing initiations, retreats, and other related activities throughout the year.