Agni yoga was founded in 1920 by Nicolas and Helena Roerich to emphasize living an ethical life, bringing spiritual consciousness into the moment. The practice of Agni yoga does not involve asanas, mantras, meditation or a teacher/master. This term means “Mergence with Divine Fire” or “Path to such Mergence”. Fire in this context is a flame-like state of the Highest Divine Consciousness. The Divine Consciousness can assume this form when It enters Its Creation.
Agni yoga is not systematized in an ordinary sense, Agni Yoga is a Teaching that helps the student to discover moral and spiritual guide-posts by which to learn to govern his or her life and thus contribute to the Common Good. For this reason Agni Yoga has been called a “living ethic
Unlike previous yogas, Agni Yoga is a path not of physical disciplines, meditation, or asceticism—but of practice in daily life. It is the yoga of fiery energy, of consciousness, of responsible, directed thought. Helena Roerich wrote, “The greatest benefit that we can contribute consists in the broadening of consciousness, and the improvement and enrichment of our thinking, which, together with the purification of the heart, strengthens our emanations. And thus, raising our vibrations, we restore
Agni Yoga is the yoga of fire or the burning down to the essence to become one with spirit. The flames of fire can be intense as they slowly travel thru layers and levels of years and lives burning down that which is no longer necessary and converting what is to knowledge. Whe the epitome of knowledge is burned to the core intuition rises. It is the yoga of fiery energy, of consciousness, of responsible, directed thought. It is the baptism thru fire. Seekers of wisdom frequently ask, “What is Agni Yoga?” We could answer by saying: Agni Yoga is the path of striving toward fiery Self-perfection. It is the path to enlightenment; to Truth. Agni Yoga is linked with the Christ, the heart and Hierarchy.
Agni Yoga is related to coming to light, energy, thru fire. For years and years as students, we try to comprehend. ‘ In other words, there is no fireuntil there is light. Agni yoga ignites the fire. Thru it’s practice the inner fire burns and that Divine Spark fuses with Monad, that gives us the Light, and that Light is the inner fire. Agni yoga is the purification by fire.
The heart is the link between the visible and invisible worlds Only the thread of the heart leads one to the Infinity. This can be realized only through the kindled fire of the heart. That is Agni Yoga
“You know how the voice of the Teacher is transmitted; but there can be a coming together in consciousness, not using words but transporting one’s consciousness instantaneously into the consciousness of the Teacher. One almost ceases to be aware of oneself; but the Chalice is filled up to the brim with straight-knowledge. Such union will surpass words, for it nurtures straight-knowledge. Of course it is not easy to attain such a state; but with expansion of consciousness it comes by itself if not hindered by ignorance. Such consciousness embraces all aspects of communion.” AGNI YOGA/Helena Roerich
Agni Yoga Is The Fire Of Straight Knowledge
The fire of straight-knowledge opens the direct path to Shambhala. It is precisely the fire of straight-knowledge that enables one to perceive the unique qualities of the new signs in the midst of daily life.
Intellect is not wisdom. Straight-knowledge is wisdom. Intellect is reason. Wisdom makes decisions that long ago had already germinated. Intellect is at the threshold of wisdom, and when sharpened it moves into the realm of synthesis.
With the process of fiery development, one’s ability to unerringly judge manifested events will grow. Out of the straight-knowledge, foretold so long ago, will burst forth the fire of intensified psychic energy.
Fire cannot be bridled by the will; it gains strength through straight-knowledge.
He will understand that it is not suffering that is needed, but liberation. He will understand that it is not miracles that are needed, but straight-knowledge.
The main task will always be the development of straight-knowledge. When straight-knowledge has been developed, the dangers connected with the mechanical means of communication do not threaten.
Truly, the manifestations of psychic energy are as manifold and intricate as the most delicate design. It is not reason, but the straight-knowledge provided by the Chalice that can discern them. Just as a mother understands the agitation of her child, so does the fire of the Chalice illumine the disturbances of the currents. It is advisable that humanity ponder why the Chalice is of such great importance for the development of the future race.
One almost ceases to be aware of oneself; but the Chalice is filled to the brim with straight-knowledge. Such union surpasses words, for it nurtures one with straight-knowledge. Of course it is not easy to attain such a state; but with expansion of consciousness it comes by itself, if not hindered by ignorance. All forms of communion are made possible by such a consciousness.
When one has the fire of straight knowledge one has intuition
Straight Knowledge and Intuition
The subtlety of straight-knowledge impels the spirit to the higher spheres. Intuition prevails as if providing wings, the straight-knowledge exalts the spirit. The spirit of the Agni Yogi strives forward like a predestined fiery stream. With the fire of Agni yoga straight knowledge is achieved and with straight knowledge comes intuition.