Beste Yogananda Podcasts (2025)

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Bringing God Into Our Daily Life 36:56

1d ago36:56

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How can we bring God closer, so that lasting peace and joy become part of our everyday reality? Paramahansa Yogananda explained that God is “ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new Bliss.” And in this talk, SRF monk Brother Kartikananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansaji on how, through regular meditation, we can experience within ourselves that sam…

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Autobiography Chapter 17, Part 2: Sri Yukteswar and the butterfly effect 1:12:49

5d ago1:12:49

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 17 from: “It was my proudest privilege to bring college friends to meet my guru...” to “...effect of stiffening his will and impairing his manners.” Summary: Using the example with Sri Yukteswar, Paramhansa Yogananda and Sasi - we delve into the significance of personal effort in spiritual growth, the pi…

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Experiencing God Within 1:04:17

4d ago1:04:17

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In this talk by one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s direct disciples, Brother Anandamoy identifies the universal needs that lie at the core of all spiritual seeking, and demonstrates how true spirituality, found in the esoteric traditions of the world’s great religions, fulfills these needs through direct personal experience of God. In his How-to-Live t…

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A Promise of Light 37:25

4d ago37:25

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A talk given by Sri Daya Mata at the 1993 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda’s birth. Sri Daya Mata was the president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India from 1955 until her passing in 2010. In this talk Daya Mata explains that Paramahansaji w…

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Cultivating Spiritual Enthusiasm 37:25

4d ago37:25

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SRF monk Brother Sattvananda explains that enthusiasm—the ability to motivate ourselves and feel joy in whatever we are doing—is not only important in every aspect of life, but especially in order to achieve our highest spiritual goal of communion with God. He shares Paramahansa Yogananda’s ideas on how to cultivate spiritual enthusiasm and underst…

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Special: Kumbh Mela 2025 1:01:38

11d ago1:01:38

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Priyank is asked to give a talk on his experiences of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. He speaks about its historical significance, why 660 million devotees attended and the link to Mahavatar Babaji and our lineage of Gurus. 0:00 Agenda; 1:55 Significance of Prayagraj; 6:23 Kumbh Legend from scripture; 12:23 Astrological timing; 16:23 Naga Babas and th…

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Autobiography Chapter 17, Part 1: Sri Yukteswar prolongs the life of a doctor 1:09:24

12d ago1:09:24

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This episode covers the start of chapter 17 to “...boundless in his kindness when responding to an urgent prayer of a devotee.” Summary: This episode focusses on the different types of seekers, we share our personal strategies for engaging with them and how to handle situations where people show interest in our way of life, but actually use it agai…

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"At the Feet of the Guru”— Studying the New SRF Lessons 49:20

13d ago49:20

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SRF monk Brother Saralananda discusses how students of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons can make Paramahansa Yogananda’s living presence a tangible reality through their study of the Lessons—the very core of the Kriya Yoga teachings he was ordained to bring to the world. In the Preface to the new SRF Lessons, Sri Daya Mata and Sri Mrinalini …

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How Teens Can Live With Courage and Inner Assurance in Today’s World 56:13

13d ago56:13

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SRF monk Brother Balananda delivers a class on how, by embracing inner growth that builds both self-esteem and self-confidence, teens can learn to realize themselves as souls, made in the image of God—capable of accomplishing anything. This class, which is primarily oriented towards SRF/YSS teens, will explore how they can develop a strong spiritua…

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2020 Convocation Satsanga (Q&A) 57:28

13d ago57:28

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As part of the 2020 SRF World Convocation, SRF monk Brother Kamalananda provides answers to questions submitted by Self-Realization Fellowship students and members on applying Paramahansa Yogananda’s "how-to-live" teachings in daily life. The 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation was a week of free online classes, meditations, virtual …

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 9: Yogananda’s Second Coming of Christ 1:00:35

19d ago1:00:35

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This episode covers the long footnote on the end of chapter 16. Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Yukteswar discuss the many misinterpretations of the Bible of both the Old and New Testament. We bolster these discussions with details provided in Second Coming of Christ – The Resurrection of Christ Within You and provide our take on the controv…

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The Art of Introspection for God-Realization 1:02:32

22d ago1:02:32

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How do you respond when you see habits or qualities in yourself that you would like to change? SRF monk Brother Bhumananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how to make introspection a positive experience and use it as a powerful tool for spiritual growth. Our true nature is the perfect divinity of the soul. The flaws and bad habits we h…

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Perseverance: Secret of Spiritual Success 38:39

23d ago38:39

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SRF minister Brother Nakulananda explains how the secret for success on the spiritual path lies in developing a “never give up” attitude: “We will be delving into the subject of perseverance and having that indomitable will and determination to accomplish whatever we set out to do in our lives; and in particular to be determined to seek God, to lov…

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The Cosmic Motion Picture 35:23

23d ago35:23

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SRF minister Brother Bhumananda shares insights into Paramahansa Yogananda’s stating that this world in which we live is—in an ultimate sense—a cosmic motion picture. He explains that although our life experiences seem so very real and compelling, the message from the great ones who know God—such as Jesus, Krishna, and the Self-Realization Fellowsh…

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Harnessing the Power of the Mind 27:40

23d ago27:40

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SRF minister Brother Govindananda discusses Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings on how to harness the power of the mind through understanding its relationship to the spiritual eye and by applying the techniques of meditation taught in the SRF Lessons. Brother Govindananda explains that by practicing a powerful form of pranayama such as the Hong-Sau T…

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The Guru—Guide to Eternal Freedom 44:14

23d ago44:14

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SRF minister Brother Anilananda discusses the importance of having a true guru on the spiritual path, in this talk given at the 2014 SRF World Convocation. He quotes Paramahansa Yogananda’s words: “Most people could not become millionaires in this lifetime no matter how much they wanted, because it would take several lifetimes for them to bring abo…

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The Secrets of Spiritual Progress 38:31

23d ago38:31

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SRF minister Brother Jayananda shares insights from Paramahansa Yogananda into how to progress on the spiritual path. First, "What is the true purpose of life?" After revealing the answer to this, Brother Jayananda explains how to achieve this purpose by applying various universal methods of spiritual seeking found in the SRF/YSS teachings, especia…

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Kriya Yoga: Science of Spiritual Living for the Modern Age 55:03

24d ago55:03

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SRF/YSS President Brother Chidananda shares how the comprehensive science of Kriya Yoga—which includes the specific technique of Kriya Yoga as well as the other meditation techniques taught by Paramahansa Yogananda—works in a systemic way to “reverse the searchlights of the senses” away from matter so that we can discover the bliss of the Divine wi…

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True Devotion: Living in God’s Presence Moment to Moment 55:21

24d ago55:21

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SRF minister Brother Vishwananda discusses how we can more quickly and effectively achieve the ultimate goal of human life—Self-realization, oneness with the bliss of God—by understanding what devotion truly is and practicing it daily as we learn to “live in the moment.” He explains: “Very few people understand what the purpose of life is. But our …

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 8: Adam and Eve consciousness 43:10

26d ago43:10

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 16: “The animal forms were too crude to express...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: Sri Yukteswar further elaborates on the depth and symbolism of teachings from Genesis,, to the complete satisfaction of paramahansa Yogananda’s keen intellect. First we look at the grossness of the consciousness prese…

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 7: Sri Yukteswar’s theory of Everything 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: “The Adam and Eve story is incomprehensible to me...” to “…produced through an act of special creation by God.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar explains the profound symbolism expressed in the Adam and Eve narrative from Genesis to Paramahansa Yogananda. We carefully dissect the concepts with Cian, drawing in…

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Facing Life's Challenges With Courage and Faith 40:02

1M ago40:02

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SRF minister Brother Nakulananda explains how we can face all of life’s challenges through applying Paramahansa Yogananda’s scientific Kriya Yoga teachings on meditation and balanced spiritual living and how-to-live principles: “Our Guru [Paramahansa Yogananda] has given to us so much in his vast teachings—in his lectures, his writings, his recordi…

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God’s Nature in the Mother 32:58

1M ago32:58

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SRF nun Sister Draupadi discusses the Mother aspect of the Divine, and explains that by applying Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings, we help our families live in a higher age of understanding and spiritual balance. She further affirms that as parents deepen their own relationship with God, they also guide the lives of children with ever-increasing l…

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Taking Shelter in God 24:33

1M ago24:33

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SRF minister Brother Satyananda explores how to understand the idea of “Taking Shelter in God” in Paramahansa Yogananda’s Kriya Yoga teachings. When the trials of life suddenly encroach on us, do we seek inner peace in meditation: “are we putting first our fear, or are we putting first our faith?” Brother Satyananda explains that seeking the protec…

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Finding Spiritual Balance in Your Life 39:58

1M ago39:58

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SRF minister Sister Priya shares her insights into how to find spiritual balance in our lives with meditation as the foundation. In this talk, recorded at the 2000 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles, she also discusses how we can allow the problems of life to drive us closer to God; the importance of forgiveness in our finding balance; and the po…

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 6: Sri Yukteswar’s mastery of world scripture 1:00:40

1M ago1:00:40

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: “Men, one by one, escape from creation’s prison...” to “…those that attain a liberating knowledge of the One Father.” Summary: We are forced to undertake a deep dive into the spiritual texts and philosophies mentioned in this section of the chapter, including the concept of Yugas, the importance of f…

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Rediscovering Your Higher Self 32:01

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In this inspirational service conducted at the Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple, SRF minister Brother Govindananda speaks about “Rediscovering Your Higher Self.” He explains how we can use Kriya Yoga meditation and the power of affirmation to uncover “your higher self” — the hidden soul nature that resides in every human being. He quote…

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 5: The Yuga debate, as stirred up by Sri Yukteswar 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: “The starry inscription at one’s birth, I came to understand...” to “...the contrasts and relativities of the phenomenal universe.” Summary: As Paramahansa Yogananda explains some detail surrounding the Yuga science as revealed to him by Swami Sri Yukteswar, we explore the depths of the teaching from…

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 4: The cremation of doubt 56:15

2M ago56:15

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: “On later occasions, when I brought my friends...” to “... formidable than are influences flowing from the heavens.” Summary: This section further explores the concepts of destiny and fate – but what is the difference between the two? We focus on the importance of personal effort and spiritual traini…

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 3: Gurudeva and the planetary Devas 1:10:16

2M ago1:10:16

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: “Sir, of course I shall take your advice...” to “...I was living with a personage indeed superhuman.” Summary: Mark joins us as we review Sri Yukteswar’s hints about the divine astral beings associated with the planets and Paramahansa Yogananda’s expositions on the complex subject matter in God Talks…

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 2: Where free-will ends and destiny begins 1:27:39

2M ago1:27:39

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: “A child is born on that day and at that hour when...” to “... secured and unless the remedial agent is worn next to the skin.” Summary: Cian joins us again as Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda further explore astrological science starting with natal charts and horoscopes. This opened up the co…

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Autobiography Chapter 16, Part 1: Sri Yukteswar’s Astrology 101 1:00:27

3M ago1:00:27

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This episode covers the start of chapter 16 to: “...equilibriums that each man has set into motion in the past.” Summary: Chapter 16 starts the fundamentals of astrology as understood by a god realised master in Sri Yukteswar: its relation to belief, and its potential influence on human destiny. We also cover the significance of astronomy in ancien…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 8: Yogananda’s life of tireless service 1:17:40

3M ago1:17:40

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This episode covers the last section of chapter 15 from: “The sankirtan issuing from Sri Yukteswar’s second-storey sitting room...” to end of the chapter. Summary: Mark re-joins us for this episode, which starts with the efficacy of kirtan and chanting in day-to-day life as well as spiritual growth. Paramahansa Yognaanda and Swami Sri Yukteswar hos…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 7: Yogananda’s cosmic drum 58:25

3M ago58:25

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “Bach, among Western composers, understood the charm and power of repetitious...” to “...a dim memory comes to him of his divine origin.” Summary: The concept of talas, subtle variations in repetition and rhythm is brought to life with musical examples in this fascinating explanation of Param…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 6: Yogananda’s Cosmic Chants and Ragas 59:54

3M ago59:54

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “The foundation stones of Hindu music are ragas...” to “... all its subtle microtonal and rhythmic variations.” Summary: We dissect Paramahansa Yogananda’s detailed explanations of the significance of chants and music in the context of Indian classical music and ragas, highlighting their role…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 5: Yogananda’s favourite festivals 53:52

3M ago53:52

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “Sri Yukteswar sponsored four yearly festivals...” to “...the human souls wandering in maya-delusion.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar encourages ashram residents to partake religious festivities, particularly those tied to the equinoxes and solstices, and we discuss the cultural and spiritual signifi…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 4: Don’t compartmentalise Sri Yukteswar 56:18

4M ago56:18

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “A humorous occurrence took place a few days after...” to “...faith in the loving-kindness of their Omnipresent Father.” Summary: Shiraz joins us again for the important spiritual concepts in this section of the book, including the importance of faith, the power of intuition, and the concept …

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 3: Paramhansa Yogananda’s fine tuning techniques 1:11:06

4M ago1:11:06

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “Intuition is soul guidance, appearing naturally in man...” to “...indignant that anyone should dare to experiment further.” Summary: Our friend Shiraz joins us as we explore the concepts of intuition, willpower, the role of the heart in receiving and transmitting information, and the importa…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 2: Sri Yuktewar’s Wi-Fi range extender 49:31

4M ago49:31

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from: “I asked Sri Yukteswar that evening to explain...” to “...and go to a certain room for a single cauliflower.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda discuss the intricacies of the cauliflower robbery and the concept of radio and its impact on society. We explore the idea of thoughts…

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Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 1: Crazy for Cauliflower 55:23

4M ago55:23

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This episode covers the start of chapter 15 from: “Master, a gift for you! These six huge cauliflowers...” to “... had yielded the object of his singlehearted desire?” Summary: We start chapter 15 be exploring the our expectations for the chapter and how Paramahansa Yogananda has surprised us with the content in this intriguing section of the book!…

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 5: Paramahansa Yogananda teaches us how to quantify our progress in meditation 51:35

5M ago51:35

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 14: “Sri Yukteswar taught me how to summon...” to “...who but He bears the burden of the cosmos?” Summary: As Paramahansa Yogananda adjusts to life after attaining to Samadhi, he still introspects and asks Sri Yukteswar the pertinent questions to make sure sure that he has made it! How does intuition hel…

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 4: Samadhi, by Paramahansa Yogananda 1:43:18

5M ago1:43:18

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This episode covers the heart of chapter 14: The Samadhi Poem Summary: The most profound poem in all of English literature is Samadhi, by Paramahansa Yogananda. We dedicate an entire episode to the poem, sharing our experiences and joy gleaned from its detailed study, with Chris describing this as our best episode yet! 1:11 Introduction; 5:44 Maya;…

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 3: Yogananda sweeps the balcony of his mind 55:16

5M ago55:16

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 14: “Suddenly the breath returned to my lungs...” to “...endeavoring to convey a glimpse of its glory.” Summary: What does it mean that breath is mentioned in this section, how does Paramahansa Yogananda relate it to cosmic consciousness and what does it mean? We also have a delightful discussion on the …

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 2: Paramahansa Yogananda describes Samadhi 1:07:37

5M ago1:07:37

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 14: “Poor boy, mountains cannot give you what you want...” to “...Aum, the vibration of the Cosmic Motor.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar grants Paramahansa Yogananda the pinnacle of human experience: Samadhi. But is it Savikalpa or Nirvikalpa? Has he experienced glimpses of this before? Guruji splits the experi…

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Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 1: Paramahansa Yogananda's precursor to samadhi 50:50

6M ago50:50

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This episode covers the start part of chapter 14: to “...Thwarted and exposed, I made my way sadly to his side.” Summary: Paramahansa Yogananda writes the most comprehensive description of the Samadhi experience in all literature, we endeavour to give this the devotion and careful attention that it deserves. Before this experience Mukunda describes…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 8: Paramahansa Yogananda sees the light 49:00

6M ago49:00

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 13: “If you work hard, you will get there...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: As Ram Gopal Mazumdar narrates an inspirational story (one that is particularly useful for us) we wonder if it is ‘enlightening’ simply to hear it with devotion. Soon afterward, Paramahansa Yogananda receives the grace and …

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 7: Overcoming our limitations, supported by SRF YSS Gurus 52:43

6M ago52:43

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “You are asking illumination from me...” to “...to the star of unqualified divine attainment.” Summary: Mukunda assesses the spiritual impact of Ram Gopal Mazumdar’s austere sadhana and is surprised that the latter considers it of little consequence when contrasted with the eternal existence of God. …

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 6: Yogananda finds bliss in a remote jungle 45:28

6M ago45:28

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “Ram Gopal took my hand and led...” to “...burn as though every cell were on fire.” Summary: Mukunda’s interactions with the "Sleepless Saint" allow us to explore a range of interesting topics such as cultural differences in hand-holding, food consumption, and the concept of 'guest is God'. We share …

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 5: In the temple of my heart 43:34

6M ago43:34

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The saint’s censorious attitude vanished...” to “...I feel great love for you.” Summary: Young Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda) receives some gentle words of wisdom from Ram Gopal Mazumdar on following your guru, having a space to meditate and love. We dig a little deeper into the significance of the…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 4: Ram Gopal Mazumdar quizzes Paramahansa Yogananda 1:14:47

7M ago1:14:47

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The stranger halted beside me...” to “...venerated as nuclear centres of spiritual power.” Summary: As Mukunda finally finds Ram Gopal Muzumdar, we explore the intriguing facets of their intriguing preliminary exchanges – where is God and what is your purpose? Why did you not bow? Is there a Univera…

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