Der Gandaberunda steht für unendliche Macht und die Fähigkeit, das Böse zu vernichten. Er beschützt die Gerechten und bekämpft die dunklen Mächte.
Sonne (Sól ☀️) und Blitz (Thor ⚡)
Die originale, vollständig rekonstruierte Flagge von “Suryavash”, der verlorenen Sonnendynastie, die die ältesten und ersten Herrscher des Planeten Erde waren, auch bekannt als “Bhulok” im Sanskrit oder Midgard, dem mittleren Reich, das zwischen der Unterwelt (“Patala”/Niflheim) und den höheren Welten/dem Himmel (“Svarga”/Asgard) liegt.
We live in an age of “Big Data,” yet most of us are running on “Little Insight” when it comes to our own inner workings. We track our steps, our calories, and our screen time, but when was the last time you tracked the balance of your internal energy?
Today, I am thrilled to introduce the World’s First Enlightenment Quiz, a diagnostic tool built on the 6-Center Archetype Framework.
The word “Enlightenment” often feels heavy, ancient, and perhaps a bit out of reach, something reserved for monks in remote Himalayan caves. But at its core, enlightenment is simply alignment. It is the state where your survival instincts, your emotions, your communication, and your intuition are firing in harmony rather than in conflict.
In our recent work on AI, I realised that Large Language Models (LLMs) are “bloated” because they lack a centre. Humans often feel the same way, overwhelmed by data, disconnected from purpose, and stuck in a loop of “random” reactions.
The Science of the 6 Centers (The prelude to the 7th)
This quiz isn’t based on guesswork. it’s designed to measure how you distribute your energy across the six core archetypes of human experience:
RED (Survival & Wealth): Are you grounded and secure, or living in scarcity?
ORANGE (Senses & Pleasure): Are you experiencing the world, or just consuming it?
YELLOW (Power & Will): Is your drive focused, or are you spinning your wheels?
GREEN (Emotion & Resonance): Are you connected to others, or emotionally isolated?
BLUE (Truth & Communication): Are you speaking your reality, or hiding behind noise?
INDIGO (Intuition & Intention): Are you seeing the big picture, or lost in the details?
What to Expect
This isn’t a pass/fail test. There is no “perfect” score.
“Know thyself to know the universe.” > This quiz is the digital bridge to that ancient wisdom. Whether you are a CEO looking for strategic clarity or a creative seeking a new spark, understanding your baseline is the first step toward optimization.
🚀 Take the Leap
Are you heavy on Red but starving in Green? Is your Blue center loud but your Indigo silent?
Stop guessing about your growth. It’s time to see the data of your soul.
Disclaimer: Though meant for the Kriyavans coming from outside India via New Delhi for the upcoming March 13th-17th 2026 Vrindavan Global Retreat, this post, wrote in pure goodwill, is in no way representing the official Kriya Yoga International organisation while making any recommendations, which are for compiled for convenience sake. Reader is requested to apply discretion and make their own sound judgement regarding all suggestions made while I let loose the monkey in me.
ABOUT ME:
Dear fellow Kriyaban,
My name is Tushar Sikand (Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tushar-sikand-982399a/) and allow me to be your unofficial, absolutely trust-me-100%-with-your-precious-life-worthy tour guide for a few minutes… in the Land of Gods… Bharat (India)
Having spent decades navigating the chaotic charm of India as an Indian… while having lived in USA once, I’ve deciphered that the secret to a successful pilgrimage (Wallfahrt) for a foreign tourist isn’t just in the spiritual surrender, but in the practical strategy. For those of you joining Shri Guruji in the sacred dust of Vrindavan this March, here is your ultimate survival guide that you should refrain from bookmarking only if you are Bear Grylls of ‘Man Vs Wild’ fame. I have written with the perspective of someone who loves the country enough to tell you exactly where the pitfalls lie… and why should I hide even one that you might end up falling into… right?
PHASE 1: PRE-DEPARTURE INTELLIGENCE
Achtung! Before you even board the plane.
The Visa Printout: Print two physical copies of your Indian e-Visa (ETA, and two because you might lose one). Immigration officers often demand a paper copy to stamp. Do not rely on your phone. You never know when it will refuse to turn on after a battery drain in a long flight… only to turn on after your entry has been rejected… not the kind of wonder one wants to experience.
The Power Situation:
India uses Type D (old British round 3-pin) and Type C (Europlug) sockets. The standard voltage is 230V. Bring a universal adapter, but more importantly, bring a power bank (20,000 mAh). Power cuts in Vrindavan are common. But fear not for the Ashram has generators… though no one has personally gone and checked them whether they are working as we speak.
The Medical Kit (Reiseapotheke): Apart from your prescription meds, pack:
Electrolytes: (ORS sachets) Dehydration is the #1 enemy (And there are plenty in life too… no wonder you are coming to the right place to seek help).
Probiotics: Start taking them 3 days before travel to fortify your gut. Bring 1 for me too if its a chewy.. I wanna try how they taste in your country… when packed with bacteria of my own land.
Activated Charcoal: For sudden stomach upsets. Never got the opportunity to try myself… but would love to know from you how it works (perhaps record a reel)… in case you end up using.
N95 Masks: Vrindavan is dusty (Raja Reti), and Delhi can be smoggy. This protects your lungs and filters out strong odors. Or you can give it a miss to get a close feel of the nasal version of the spice in India.
PHASE 2: NAVIGATING THE PORT OF ENTRY (DELHI T3)
The first 60 minutes determine your mood for the next 4 hours.
1. The “Atithya” Strategy (The VIP Move) If the thought of a sea of taxi drivers overwhelms you, book the Atithya Service (by Encalm) at T3 in advance. They meet you right at the aerobridge with a golf cart (Buggyservice) and whisk you through the Diplomatic/Fast-Track immigration lane. It costs extra, but it saves 45 minutes of standing in line.
Biometrics: You will be fingerprinted and photographed. Look up at the camera, not the officer.
The Green Channel: After baggage claim, walk through the “Green Channel” if you have nothing to declare. Do not stop unless asked… or there is a wall in front of you.
3. The Digital Lifeline: SIM & UPI
SIM Card: Do not leave the terminal without one. Airtel (near Gate 1) and Vodafone/Vi (near Gate 3) are best for Vrindavan coverage.
Tip: The SIM takes 2-4 hours to activate. Do not panic if it doesn’t work instantly. When our family first got our first landline decades back, it took us more than 6 months.
UPI One World (The “Magic Wallet”): Cash is becoming obsolete in India. Go to the Thomas Cook or EbixCash counters at T3 Arrivals to set up “UPI One World.” You load it with your foreign card, and you get a QR code on your phone. You can now scan and pay for chai (tea), biscuits, or donations at the Ashram just like a local. Having UPI in India makes you 50% Indian already. For the rest of 50%, you need to understand the game of Cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates scoring his 100th century during the Asia Cup cricket match against Bangladesh in Dhaka on March 16, 2012. He said Thursday that he will retire from test cricket after his 200th test in November.
PHASE 3: THE ROAD TO VRINDAVAN (LOGISTICS)
1. Finding Your Ride
Uber/Ola: At T3, you cannot just hail a cab at the curb. You must go to the Multi-Level Car Park (MLCP) on Level 0. Follow the “Uber/Ola Pickup Zone” signs. It is a 5-minute walk from the exit. This is the first time you will start getting those (in)famous stares from the locals… feel fortunate that you are getting the kind of attention you would have never got in your hometown even with the best make-up.
The “Fogla Ashram” Coordinate: Enter “Fogla Ashram, Raman Reiti, Vrindavan” into your GPS. As per my limited knowledge, unless in a remote possibility (nothing is certain in life after all) they shifted away recently from Vrindavan to some other town, it is right here:
The Cost: For a Delhi to Vrindavan trip, if not arranged by the Ashram, private SUV (Innova) usually costs ₹4,500–₹6,500. A smaller sedan costs ₹3,000–₹4,000. If you are looking for something cheaper… I seriously think you should apply for the post of the organisation’s treasurer in that case. Here is the currency rate converter below…
2. The Drive (Yamuna Expressway)
The Route: Insist the driver takes the Yamuna Expressway. It is a modern, 6-lane highway. The old highway (Mathura Road) is a traffic nightmare… or take that one if you are looking for a grueling Sadhana in patience, understanding.
The Pit Stop: As per Gemini AI this one – About 90 minutes into the drive, ask to stop at “Jiva” or “Highway Masala.” These are safe, clean complexes with hygienic Western toilets and reliable food. Avoid roadside shacks (Dhabas) unless you have an iron stomach. By the way, curious to know… is Indian street food covered by your health insurance?
PHASE 4: LIVING IN THE LAND OF KRISHNA
1. The Monkey Mafia (Affen-Gang) Vrindavan monkeys (Rhesus Macaques) are not pets; they are highly organized syndicates. #Respect
The Spectacles Rule: If you wear glasses, buy a strap or switch to contacts. They target glasses specifically to ransom them for food. Hunger… whether for food or for power… makes even humans do such terrible things… these are poor creatures after all.
The Eye Contact Rule: Do not stare at them. In monkey language, showing teeth (even a smile) or staring is a declaration of war.
The Ransom: If they steal your phone/glasses, do not fight. Buy a “Frooti” (mango juice box) from a nearby vendor and throw it away from you. They will drop your item to get the juice. Or if you have really attained moksha to live in the present moment… maybe you will choose to drink the frooti instead while forfeiting your glasses.
2. Feet & Footwear Strategy
The Shoe Dilemma: You will take your shoes off 20 times a day and clearly that is going to be a challenge. So… I am bringing pump shoes and you may come bare foot.
Shoe Minders: At major temples (Banke Bihari, Iskcon), use the official “Shoe House.” Do not leave them on the street; they will vanish… unless you wanna call that a miracle.
3. Dust & Pollution Vrindavan dust (Braj Raj) is sacred, but it is also fine particulate matter under the microscope.
The Cough: Many pilgrims get the “Vrindavan Cough” after 3 days. Wear your mask in open autorickshaws (Tuk-Tuks).
Nasal Hygiene: Use a Neti Pot or saline nasal spray every night to clear the dust… or just get used to India.
4. Beggars & Sadhus You will be approached constantly.
The Rule of 10: Keep a separate pocket with ₹10 coins or ₹20 notes. Do not pull out your main wallet in a crowd.
The “Widows” Scam: If someone says “Feed the widows” and leads you to a shop to buy 50kg of flour/rice, politely decline. Donate directly to the Ashram or recognized charities instead… or if you, madam/sir big-hearted-millionaire really has a surplus… why not wire it to me so that I can buy my dream bike… a Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Motorcycle (Will gladly reciprocate your gesture by taking you as my pillion rider till you stay here… though as you can see in the graphic below, it doesn’t really have a pillion seat).
PHASE 5: CARE, SAFETY & TRANSACTIONS
Medical & Emergency
Hospitals: The best nearby facility is Jinu Hospital in Vrindavan or Nayati Medicity in Mathura (20 mins away). If I fall sick though, I trust Guruji to heal me instead.
Women’s Safety: The national helpline is 181. Generally, Vrindavan is safe, but avoid walking alone in secluded areas of the Parikrama Marg after 9 PM. This isn’t Satyuga… yet.
Money Matters
Cash is King: While UPI is great, small vendors and rickshaw drivers prefer cash.
The “Change” Game: No one ever has change for a ₹500 note. Hoard ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, and ₹100 notes like gold. Here is a 100 rupee note below for your benefit… just waiting for a duplex command from your color printer.
15 ESSENTIAL HINDI PHRASES (Expanded)
Let me teach you some Hindi now… and rest assured none of these is secretly a cuss word to deliberately put you in a situation.
Politeness:
Namaste: Hello / Greetings (Guten Tag).
Dhanyavaad: Thank you (Danke).
Maaf kijiye: Excuse me / Sorry.
Haan / Nahi: Yes / No.
Travel & Directions:
5. Fogla Ashram jaana hai: I want to go to Fogla Ashram.
6. Roko yahan: Stop here.
7. Seedha chalo: Go straight.
8. Kitna door hai?: How far is it?
Shopping & Bargaining:
9. Kitna hua?: How much is it? (Wieviel kostet das?).
10. Thoda kam kijiye: Please lower the price.
11. Chutta nahi hai: I don’t have change (Use this when they claim no change).
Food & Needs:
12. Paani milega?: Can I get water? (Always ask for “Bisleri” or “Mineral Water”).
13. Mirchi kam: Less spicy, please (Weniger scharf).
14. Meetha hai?: Is it sweet?
Emergency: 15. Madad kijiye!: Help me!
Final Thought: India will test your patience to expand your heart. When the dust is in your eyes, the noise is in your ears, and the monkeys are chasing you, take a deep breath. You are exactly where you are meant to be.
In a world driven by speed, noise, and external validation, few paths invite the seeker to pause, breathe, and remember who they truly are. One such timeless and universal path is Kriya Yoga, as eloquently described by Paramahamsa Prajnanananda during his enlightening address at IIT Kanpur.
Speaking not only to students but to seekers in all walks of life, Prajnanananda explained that Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning union, is not merely a set of physical postures, but a profound state of connectedness — between body and soul, self and spirit, breath and awareness.
He began by illustrating how union pervades our existence — from the clasp of hands in greeting, to a mother holding her child, to the silent transmission between speaker and listener. At its essence, Yoga is this yog, the merging of the outer and the inner, of the finite with the infinite.
But Yoga, as he emphasized, is not only philosophy — it is an art, a science, and a way of successful living. The body may bend, but the true flexibility Yoga offers is in the mind and spirit: to adapt, to accept, and to remain steady amidst joy or pain.
Within this broader context of Yoga lies the crown jewel of Kriya Yoga.
Kriya, split into “kri” (action) and “ya” (divinity or love), is the sacred act of living with awareness and love. Whether one is studying, teaching, cooking, or even simply breathing — when done with love and presence — it becomes Kriya. This union of purposeful action with divine remembrance reduces stress and enriches both success and serenity.
But Kriya Yoga is not simply a concept. It is a precise and ancient meditative technique designed to regulate the breath, purify the chakras, and energize the brain and spine — the core instruments of human consciousness. According to Prajnanananda, the brain and spine are the throne and scepter of the soul, and by purifying and activating these, one can access higher states of awareness and well-being.
He revealed that the average human breathes 21,600 times a day, mostly unconsciously and shallowly. Yet the brain, which constitutes only 3% of body weight, consumes 20% of the body’s oxygen. The quality of breath, therefore, directly influences clarity of thought, emotional stability, and spiritual insight.
Through Kriya Yoga meditation, practitioners learn to slow and deepen the breath, increasing oxygen intake and calming the nervous system. With consistent practice — even 15 to 20 minutes a day — the benefits begin to unfold: greater memory, focus, calmness, and joy. But more than that, the practice begins to extend beyond the cushion. Kriya is a 20-minute discipline that becomes a 24-hour awareness.
The meditation involves inner focus on chakras, the subtle energy centers within the spine and brain. Concentrating on these centers using the breath awakens inner silence, light, and energy — three experiential pillars of authentic meditation.
Kriya Yoga, he clarified, is non-sectarian and universal. It respects all faiths and does not impose beliefs or dietary rules. Its purpose is to complement every spiritual path, not to compete with it. Whether one is a Christian, Muslim, Hindu, or a seeker of no defined path — the method of Kriya can elevate their inner life.
Initiation into Kriya is essential, not for exclusivity, but for purity and precision. Just as one must formally enroll to study at an institution, so too one must receive initiation to learn Kriya correctly. In this initiation, the chakras are awakened and the practitioner is guided to experience the sound of silence, inner light, and the pulse of pranic energy.
Throughout the lecture, Prajnanananda returned again and again to one profound truth:
“As is your breath, so is your mind. As is your breath, so is your life.”
When angry or restless, breath becomes fast and shallow. When calm or sleeping, it slows. Therefore, by regulating breath, one gains access to self-control, emotional mastery, and ultimately, self-realization.
Kriya Yoga is not simply a practice — it is a revolution within. It reawakens the forgotten wisdom of India’s ancient spiritual science, tailored not just for monks in caves but for householders, students, and professionals in the modern world.
It is, as Prajnanananda reminded, a path not to escape the world, but to rediscover one’s divine place in it.
In a world that asks “What are you doing?”, Kriya Yoga dares to ask — and help you answer — “Who are you?”
Kriya Yoga is an ancient spiritual science that was revived in the modern age by Lahiri Mahasaya in 1861 after his initiation by the mysterious Himalayan master Mahavatar Babaji.
This sacred technique was said to have been practiced in earlier ages by great sages like Krishna, Patanjali, and even spiritual figures beyond Indian tradition. Babaji instructed Lahiri Mahasaya to bring this practice to the world, emphasizing its power to accelerate spiritual evolution through control of breath and energy within the spine.
From Lahiri Mahasaya, the tradition was passed to Sri Yukteswar Giri and later to Paramahansa Yogananda, who introduced Kriya Yoga to the West in 1920. Yogananda’s book, Autobiography of a Yogi, became a spiritual classic and brought worldwide recognition to the Kriya path. Yogananda maintained that this technique was not newly invented but rediscovered after being lost in time.
The lineage continues through disciples of Sri Yukteswar such as Satyananda Giri and Hariharananda Giri, and organizations like Self-Realization Fellowship and the Kriya Yoga Institute carry on the transmission today. Despite its global spread, the essence of Kriya Yoga remains rooted in direct initiation from teacher to student, preserving the sanctity of the ancient Guru-disciple tradition.
