Meeting Paramhansa Yogananda
On February 14th, 2021, I approached Paramhansa Yogananda in a community of his. He said that he had a role for me, however, “god” had other plans, but he would have loved for it to be completed. Other spiritual aspirants appeared, and we all sat around him whilst he leisurely sat there. Then there was a period where it was as if we all closed our eyes to sleep and he disappeared. I asked another yogi if he noticed the disappearance, then we found him in a room where he laid on a bed to rest.
Yogananda provided me with instructions and leaned forward to whisper a “secret meaning” behind a hymn that was being sung in the background. He instructed me to refrain from revealing the “secret meaning.” The hymn was later revealed to me as the “I am the sky” song which is sung by followers of Yogananda to take shelter under his influence.
After some time, our subtle bodies shifted to a different environment. Some people became intrigued by Paramhansa Yogananda as they passed by. They mentioned that he looked “ancient and as if he was not from here.” Some also inquired about his origins. He deflected and evaded the hassles with a joyful smile and playful attitude. He spoke to me about doing business, and that I should combat the “corruptions.”
During this period, I had grand ambitions about becoming an entrepreneur. I tried and tried but nothing panned out. I was living under the auspices of my mother, with a pregnant wife, and digging a deep hole for myself without realizing it. A complete waste in society since I neglected all concepts of righteous living. I had no clue what the guru meant by “combating the corruptions.” However, in hindsight, my belief is that the discussion was related to my lifestyle at the time.
I was first introduced to the idea of being a yogi in this life by Paramhansa Yogananda. A friend of mine recommended I read the autobiography of a yogi, after I inquired about spirituality from him. Between the months of January and February 2021, I reread the entire book. This led to me having the encounter with Yogananda in the astral plane.
Notes
As I have mentioned before, I had ulterior motives for seeking out famous gurus. Whilst on the surface I am now terrified of fame, and the consequences of being a guru. These motives may still be operating in the background unbeknownst to me. Additionally, being terrified of the consequences does not necessarily mean that interest is no longer there. In time with consistent practice and development, hopefully these interests may be rooted out or deactivated.
The next factor is my fascination with these personalities, which could have led me to accruing additional responsibilities. These unnecessary responsibilities hamper personal practice and spiritual growth. Instead, my interest should be reoriented towards yoga techniques and the advancement derived from their application.
