: The diaries capture moments of profound realization, such as seeing the "Atmasurya" (Self-Sun) or describing the state of enlightenment as a "euphoria of enlightenment in emptiness".
Explain the as described in his notes.
My body is tired. Not the Self. Today a young monk came — tall, burning, named Yogananda . He asked for kriya. I gave it. As he left, I whispered to the wall: He will carry the Ganges to the West. Then I ate simple rice, lay down, and told my family: “Do not cry. I am only going to the next room. The diary ends. The writing never began.”
Lahiri Mahasaya Diary [repack] Jun 2026
: The diaries capture moments of profound realization, such as seeing the "Atmasurya" (Self-Sun) or describing the state of enlightenment as a "euphoria of enlightenment in emptiness".
Explain the as described in his notes.
My body is tired. Not the Self. Today a young monk came — tall, burning, named Yogananda . He asked for kriya. I gave it. As he left, I whispered to the wall: He will carry the Ganges to the West. Then I ate simple rice, lay down, and told my family: “Do not cry. I am only going to the next room. The diary ends. The writing never began.” lahiri mahasaya diary