Kriya Yoga Dallas

09/30/2026

Mahalaya Shraddha at Hariharananda Gurukulam

October 10, 2026

Dear Divine Ones!

With the blessings of God and Gurus, the Mahālaya Shrāddha ceremony will be performed again this year at the Hariharananda Gurukulam in Balighai, Puri on October 10, 2026.

Significance of Mahālaya Shrāddha:

Shrāddha is a profound expression of respect and gratitude towards our departed ancestors.
The purpose of performing this ritual is to help them in their onward journey and seek their blessings.
Moreover, shrāddha performed on Mahālaya Amāvāsya and especially at sacred sites like Sri Jagannatha Puri and in Hariharananda Gurukulam is highly auspicious.

Eligibility:

Both kriyavans and non-kriyavans of any traditions can participate in this event.
If you would like to participate by honoring your departed ancestors through this ceremony, we request you to complete the following Google form given below, and provide the names of the deceased (last three generations) on both paternal and maternal side.
In case some of the names are not available/not known, the ritual can still be performed.

For more details regarding Shrāddha, you may watch this video by Swami Atmavidyananda Giri:
Hindi - https://youtu.be/lJ8dYVZfivAEnglish Part1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG6DZN7pxkU&feature=youtu.be

English Part2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpQq6QAOGnY&feature=youtu.be

Request Form

Please submit your request for Mahālaya Shrāddha using this form by October 3, 2026.

Fee / Dakshina

We request a nominal dakshina (fee) to pay for shrāddha materials, dakshina for priests, and for feeding Gomatas.
The fee for Indian nationals is INR 6000.

For people residing outside of India the fee is USD 175 or equivalent.

Payment options s. below.

Download Associated Files / Flyers:
Mahālaya 2026 Flyer for India Mahālaya 2026 Flyer for Outside of India

Thanking you.

With humble regards, on behalf of Prajnana Mission India

Payment Options for people outside India

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09/29/2026

Happiness and peace are within you, and it is your birthright to experience them. If we truly wish to be happy and content, we must learn how to live joyfully and peacefully wherever we are.

Excerpt from The Path of Perfection by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda
Life is the ultimate teacher. Who am I? Where am I going? This invaluable text reassures us that we are not alone, that walking the Path of Perfection is the journey home. This compilation of talks given at the Kriya Yoga Centre in Tattendorf, Austria was intended to help us along the spiritual path, reminding us that human life is a special gift from God. We can make life beautiful by living with love, service, and spiritual discipline. Written in a conversational style that approximates the feeling of listening directly to Paramahamsa Prajnanananda. The Path of Perfection is filled with captivating stories and vivid parables. Topics include living purposefully, developing positive behavior patterns, cultivating spirituality with joyful work, discovering what we truly need, communicating with skill, interacting lovingly with others, maintaining inner strength and determination, discriminating clearly in word and deed, and integrating head, heart, and hands.

https://www.kriya.org/sharethis/product/ed3d2c21991e3bef5e069713af9fa6ca/books/en

09/28/2026

We choose where we want to live and how to live, but it is not the place that will make you happy; it is not the people; only you can make yourself happy. Happiness does not depend upon external things. Excitement depends upon external things.

Excerpt from The Path of Perfection by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda
Life is the ultimate teacher. Who am I? Where am I going? This invaluable text reassures us that we are not alone, that walking the Path of Perfection is the journey home. This compilation of talks given at the Kriya Yoga Centre in Tattendorf, Austria was intended to help us along the spiritual path, reminding us that human life is a special gift from God. We can make life beautiful by living with love, service, and spiritual discipline. Written in a conversational style that approximates the feeling of listening directly to Paramahamsa Prajnanananda. The Path of Perfection is filled with captivating stories and vivid parables. Topics include living purposefully, developing positive behavior patterns, cultivating spirituality with joyful work, discovering what we truly need, communicating with skill, interacting lovingly with others, maintaining inner strength and determination, discriminating clearly in word and deed, and integrating head, heart, and hands.

https://www.kriya.org/sharethis/product/ed3d2c21991e3bef5e069713af9fa6ca/books/en

09/25/2026

Temple of Compassion Foundation Day

Loving and divine souls,

Let the choicest blessings of God and the masters be upon all of you.

I take this opportunity to pray for you, and I send my best wishes on the occasion of the foundation day at the Temple of Compassion in Burton, Texas, which is celebrated on September 25.

This year celebrates its existence for a decade, serving humanity and serving as the principal residence and center of spiritual emancipation for female seekers.
This ashram is located in the lap of nature with a creek and four beautiful ponds.
It also features organic farming and go matas (Brahmin cows and calves).
It is a place of health and healing, sadhana and seva.

The name of this ashram is the “Temple of Compassion.” Compassion is the way to transform the heart by practicing kindness, mercy, affection, love, favor, and grace. Compassion is sympathetic concern for the sufferings and misfortunes of others.
The Buddha said, “The world is full of suffering and desire is the cause.” The Buddha explained the path of moderation with the goal of enlightenment.

Let our lives be filled with kindness and compassion.
Let us live for others and help them be free from suffering in any form. This is an integral part of sadhana.

I take this opportunity to bow to all of you and the entire creation.

I pray that God will make our lives the means of serving and loving all without any expectation.

With love,
Prajnanananda

Kriya Yoga Institute
PO Box 924615
Homestead, FL 33092-4615

09/24/2026

There are many skills and arts of communication. One who grows and masters these can use every sense organ intelligently with love, in a disciplined way, in a prayerful way, in a loving way, to communicate.

Excerpt from The Path of Perfection by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda
Life is the ultimate teacher. Who am I? Where am I going? This invaluable text reassures us that we are not alone, that walking the Path of Perfection is the journey home. This compilation of talks given at the Kriya Yoga Centre in Tattendorf, Austria was intended to help us along the spiritual path, reminding us that human life is a special gift from God. We can make life beautiful by living with love, service, and spiritual discipline. Written in a conversational style that approximates the feeling of listening directly to Paramahamsa Prajnanananda. The Path of Perfection is filled with captivating stories and vivid parables. Topics include living purposefully, developing positive behavior patterns, cultivating spirituality with joyful work, discovering what we truly need, communicating with skill, interacting lovingly with others, maintaining inner strength and determination, discriminating clearly in word and deed, and integrating head, heart, and hands.

https://www.kriya.org/sharethis/product/ed3d2c21991e3bef5e069713af9fa6ca/books/en

09/23/2026

Homestead Ashram Foundation Day
Loving and divine souls,

Let the choicest blessings of God and the masters be upon all of you. I take this opportunity to pray for you, and I send my best wishes on the occasion of the foundation day of our ashram in Homestead, which was inaugurated on 22 September 1997 by our Beloved Shri Gurudev.

This year marks the beginning of the 30th year of this ashram. Though this ashram is only five acres, in the words of Shri Gurudev it is a paradise full of fruit-bearing trees, flowering plants, a pond, an island, a vegetable garden, walking paths, and many other features.

Shri Gurudev spent over five years of the later part of his life here. In this tropical region Shri Gurudev could feel like he was in India. He loved gardening since childhood and continued to nurture this love here. He regularly toured the garden and taught gardening to the residents. He was expert in grafting fruit trees. On one mango tree he could graft five varieties of mangoes.

Shri Gurudev declared that every human being should be like a fruit-bearing tree and live not for itself, but for others. A tree lives for the earth, the environment, the birds, the animals, and humans. Our lives should be not only for ourselves or our family, but ultimately for the entire creation.

Let us follow the example, the foot prints, and the vision of Shri Gurudev: Let us transform our lives.

I offer my prostrations to all of you with humility and love, and I pray for the entire creation.

With love,

Prajnanananda

09/22/2026

When we have love within, communication is much easier. If we have hatred within, we cannot communicate properly. If we have understanding, communication is much easier. It is very easy to communicate when two people understand each other.

Excerpt from The Path of Perfection by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda
Life is the ultimate teacher. Who am I? Where am I going? This invaluable text reassures us that we are not alone, that walking the Path of Perfection is the journey home. This compilation of talks given at the Kriya Yoga Centre in Tattendorf, Austria was intended to help us along the spiritual path, reminding us that human life is a special gift from God. We can make life beautiful by living with love, service, and spiritual discipline. Written in a conversational style that approximates the feeling of listening directly to Paramahamsa Prajnanananda. The Path of Perfection is filled with captivating stories and vivid parables. Topics include living purposefully, developing positive behavior patterns, cultivating spirituality with joyful work, discovering what we truly need, communicating with skill, interacting lovingly with others, maintaining inner strength and determination, discriminating clearly in word and deed, and integrating head, heart, and hands.

https://www.kriya.org/sharethis/product/ed3d2c21991e3bef5e069713af9fa6ca/books/en

09/22/2026

💙 Walk a Mile, Help a Child! 💙🚶‍♂️

Join Hand in Hand USA for the Dallas Walkathon 5K and take a step toward creating brighter futures for children. 🌎❤️

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Ridgepointe Park, The Colony, TX

Enjoy a morning of walking, fun activities, and community while supporting education, healthcare, food assistance, and children in need. Together, our small steps can make a BIG impact! 💚

👉 Register & learn more:
www.handinhandusa.org/dallas-walkathon

09/21/2026