Swami Ganeshananda Giri (c. 1890 – 19 November 1987), popularly known as Ganesh Baba, and more formally as 'Shri Mahant Ganesh Giriji Maharaj', was an Indian yogi and teacher in the tradition of Kriya Yoga.

Ganesh Baba was a lively, spirited Indian man in orange sadhu clothes and a genius in his own right. His genius was that he had a keen ability to look at a variety of yogic and meditation techniques, philosophies, and experiences and distill them down to their most essential parts.

Ganesha (/gəɳeɕᵊ/, Sanskrit: गणेश, IAST: Gaṇeśa), also spelled Ganesh, and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Pillaiyar, and Lambodara, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon [4] and is the Supreme God in the Ganapatya sect.

Apr 26, 2010 · The core teachings and riotous life of the psychedelic yogi Ganesh Baba • Presents the teachings of Ganesh Baba’s “Crea” Yoga, which he derived from the tantric practices of traditional Kriya Yoga • Explains the basic exercises for following the Crea (creative) Yoga practice • Includes many anecdotes from the colorful life of this ...

Being free in mind, emotion and body, the family that lives basking in the five shaktis of Ganesha performs daily puja and yearly pilgrimage while upholding the five obligations, the pancha nitya karmas, of the Hindu with joyous ease.

Jan 15, 2017 · But above all these roles he played, the truest description of Shri Siddheshwar Baba Ganeshananda Giri is as a staunch devotee of Shirdi Sai Baba. As a young boy, he lived with Baba in Shirdi. He then spent the rest of his life working tirelessly to spread His universal messages across India.

Sep 14, 2007 · It is followed by an excerpt from what Meher Baba had to say about the significance of Ganesha, as conveyed to Bhau Kalchuri. GANESHA (Skt., Ganeśa; Hindi, Ganesh) is that aspect of creative intelligence which removes obstacles to …

Apr 26, 2010 · This book contains the core of Ganesh Baba’s Crea Yoga teachings, from the beginning stages of conscious control of one’s posture, breath, and attention to finally extending one’s...

The message of Ganesh Baba to modern man is that of harmonious synthesis (Ganeshian Synthesis) of all that is best in the systems of the East and the West, of Spirit and Matter, Positive and Negative, an equilibrium intended to ensure a happy life: not only trying to live happily without preparing also to die as happily as one lived.

Sep 25, 2024 · Explore the profound symbolism and spiritual significance of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. Learn about his role as the Remover of Obstacles, his association with wisdom, success, chakras, and how he is revered across Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.