LIVING KRIYA YOGA

Be Steadfast on the Path

 

Self-realization can definitely be accomplished by  
every reasonably intelligent person who chooses to live a 
well-ordered life and to nurture their spiritual growth. 

 

—Roy Eugene Davis 

D

uring his last meeting with Paramahansa Yoga-

nanda, the young monk Roy Eugene Davis listened 

carefully to his beloved guru’s advice. Paramahansaji 

counseled him to remain steadfast on the path of Self- and God-realization, to be 

dedicated to the goal of enlightenment in this lifetime and know it was possible 

for him. Paramahansaji said, “Don’t allow yourself to be too concerned about what 

others do or don’t do. Don’t look back. Don’t look to the left or to the right. Look 

straight ahead to the goal and go all the way in this lifetime. You can do it.” 

At the age of 18, Mr. Davis was initially introduced to this great yoga master 

who brought the teachings of Kriya Yoga from India to the West in 1920, through 

reading his book, The Autobiography of a Yogi. Trusting the strong spiritual 

connection he felt, he travelled across country to meet his guru in person in 

December of 1949. He was accepted by him for discipleship and monastic 

training. Following his ordination by Paramahansaji in 1951, he served as a 

minister in his guru’s organization at the Self-Realization Fellowship Phoenix 

Center. After the passing of Paramahansa Yogananda, the young minister left the 

organization but remained committed to the teaching tradition and dedicated to 

serving his guru’s mission to bring the liberating teachings of Kriya Yoga to 

seeking souls everywhere. 

More than sixty years have passed since those early days with his guru and still 

the steadfast dedication remains. Mr. Davis has taught in more than 100 cities in 

North America and in Japan, Brazil, Europe, West Africa, and India. Some of his 

books are published in 10 languages and in 11 countries. The Spiritual Director 

of Center for Spiritual Awareness, Mr. Davis leads meditation retreats throughout 

the year, teaches in the US and internationally through his classes and publica-

tions, he publishes Truth Journal Magazine and Studies in Truth lessons, and trains 

disciples and ministers in the tradition of Kriya Yoga. 

When he was ordained, Paramahansaji said to him, “Teach as I have taught. 

Heal as I have healed. Initiate devotees of God into Kriya Yoga.” Today, thousands 

of people worldwide have been initiated by Roy Eugene Davis. In the spirit of his 

great teacher, he has encouraged them to be steadfast on the path and to awaken 

fully in this lifetime. 

Read Paramahansa Yogananda As I Knew Him, to learn more about Roy Eugene Davis’ experiences 

with Paramahansaji. www.csa-davis.org