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Understanding Kriya vs Paravastha - Yogi Explains

Summary

, 13 min

The difference between the "do" of kriya technique and the "be" of paravastha, the actual meditation state. Analogies of driving to a store and a paraglider show kriya as preparation for the three essentials. After that, the meditator lets go, glides on whatever shows up (Four Proofs, peace, love) and returns to the do when the glide dips.

In this video

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Kriya YogaThree EssentialsDo Be Do Be DoLet Go and Enjoy

Key moments

00:00Kriya is the do, paravastha is the be00:55Ramping up, then gliding like a paraglider01:54Driving to the store but never going inside03:29Kriya as the ultimate setup for letting go04:22The setup: the three essentials of Kriya Yoga05:56Crossing the parking lot: a little Hakalau or prayer06:32At the Grand Canyon's edge, let go into the hugeness07:28Gliding on hands hot and heavy, peace, love08:38When the glide dips, go back to the do09:44Overusing the technique is the mistake10:47Enjoy what is here to reveal the next deeper state