Yogananda Podcast

Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 7: Paramahansa Yogananda vs. Restlessness

April 23, 2024 04:27 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “My guru was a peerless interpreter of the scriptures...” to “... A saint will not encroach on that independence.” Summary: This part deals with the challenges and benefits of spiritual practices, with a focus on the importance of concentration and self-awareness as taught by Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda. We delve into the future architectural visions of Mukunda and share our experiences with the Mother Center and Encinitas. ...

Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 6: Yogananda’s Scientific Healing Affirmations

April 17, 2024 02:34 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “One afternoon during my early months...” to “... severed by one of the disciples.” Summary: Masters like Lahiri Mahasaya and Sri Yukteswar employ intriguing techniques to impart wisdom, in this episode we focus on the impact of alternative healing methods on medical diagnosis, the importance of personal responsibility in health, and the potential benefits of a combination of scientific and spiritual healing techniques. We also explore our pe...

Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 5: Swami Sri Yukteswar’s mastery over mosquitos and cobras

April 09, 2024 16:17 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “My early months with Sri Yukteswar culminated in...” to “...guru is beyond fear of hurt from any creature.” Summary: We reflect on personal experiences with mosquito control methods, associated spiritual practices on self-control, and the philosophy of Ahimsa non-violence. We also review how this relates to a similar passage in Chapter 44 with Mahatma Gandhi, as well as Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda’s yogic powers that prevent mosq...

Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 4: Swami Sri Yukteswar’s minute mannerisms and divine qualities

April 02, 2024 05:58 - 1 hour - 73.1 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Daily life at the ashram flowed smoothly...” to “... ended many of my periods of nocturnal edification.” Summary: In this section the emphasis Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar placed on the importance of routine and meditation, and the challenges of maintaining them. Mukunda notices the minute mannerisms and qualities of Swami Sri Yukteswar just four our careful analysis. The significance of meditation was likened to life being ...

Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda’s Own Kriya Initiation

March 26, 2024 04:54 - 1 hour - 60 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Sri Yukteswar chose the following morning...” to “...minimum passing grades from time to time.” Summary: Mukunda received a transforming Kriya Yoga initiation, which is different this time because of the authority of the initiator: Swami Sri Yukteswar. We talk about how this applies to modern Kriya initiates and importance of the role of SRF/YSS to sincere devotees around the world. When he returns home, he is warmly welcomes by hi...

Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 2: Sri Yukteswar’s Serampore Hermitage

March 19, 2024 11:28 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Led by my guru, I strolled about the house...” to “...sweet the first night under my guru’s roof.” Summary: As Mukunda takes his first steps inside Swami Sri Yukteswar’s ashram in Serempore he takes the opportunity to get to know him better. He got lessons that would stay with till he became Paramahansa Yogananda. We delight in bolstering the intricacies of the narrative be taking excerpts from Swami Satyananda’s biography of Swami Sri Yukte...

Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 1: Is Sri Yukteswar’s training that hard?

March 11, 2024 14:51 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

This episode covers the start of chapter 12 to: “...blessing my infancy, had guided my steps to this hour.” Summary: A profound start to one of the longest chapters of the book, ranking amongst the most influential and memorable written. We discuss our expectations as well as the detailed breakdown of Mukunda’s pleas and Sri Yukteswar’s eventual acquiescence. There are many hypotheticals discussed here, listeners are encouraged to comment to add some richness to our discussion. 0:00 ...

Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 4: Approaching Paramahansa Yogananda

March 05, 2024 03:21 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

This episode covers the last part of chapter 11 from: “Joy was within me as I boarded...” to the end of the chapter. Summary: A beautiful end to a lively chapter – and yet so much to unpack! The variegated ways in which three devotees look to Mukunda – Paramahansa Yogananda is very revealing: Jitendra’s changeable spiritual enthusiasm contrasted well with Pratap’s strong convictions and Ananta’s willingness to change the course of his life in an instant. 2:00 To Err is Human; 23:30 A Prin...

Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 3: Yogananda in Krishna’s childhood abode

February 27, 2024 12:57 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 11 from: “The heat outdoors was merciless...” to “...then walked slowly to the station.” Summary: Jitendra resumes his yo-yo traits of tentative faith – with moments of extreme elation followed by extreme doubt, perhaps representing qualities of many devotees. Mukunda meanwhile becomes a Guru for the first time in this life, with an eager new devotee comparatively far advanced in years, but as we know it is a relationship that transcends convent...

Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 2: Paramahansa Yogananda’s best meal

February 20, 2024 04:41 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 11 from:: “A half hour later Jitendra and I were...” to “...an attractive invitation to revisit the hermitage.” Summary: Mukunda and Jitendra embark on their journey with an unlikely promise from Ananta regarding becoming a disciple! Jitendra starts his doubting straight away (a theme for this chapter) and quickly regrets it when the divine hand caters for the pair “in a hurry”. Is Indian cuisine unmatched? Gauri Ma gives Paramahansa Yogana...

Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 1: Faith or Dare

February 13, 2024 16:34 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

This episode covers the start of chapter 11 from: “It would serve you right if Father disinherited you...” to “...and, very likely, a fellow victim!” Summary: Ananta attempts to use all the tools at his disposal to bring Mukunda back to the conventional family ways and challenges him to an epic dare. Paramahansa Yogananda agrees without a second thought and remembers the rewards of faith from previous trials – what lessons can we learn from this to apply to our own lives? 1.30 Title and ...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 9: Shankara and our glorious lineage

February 06, 2024 14:05 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

This episode covers the long footnote at the end of chapter 10. Summary: The footnote has so much depth that it is easy to gloss over in our eagerness to start the fun next chapter. However, hidden in-between the lines of this page Paramahansa Yogananda has planted some ancient truths that have shaped our path, cosmic chants and overall lineage over millennia. Although on first reading it is seems quite heavy, we do our best to make it digestible enough for our study. 0:00 Guru Invocati...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 8: The harsh duality of life

January 31, 2024 00:07 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 from: “We had had to travel for our meeting to...” to “...“swoop” perilously close to Calcutta!” Summary: This beautiful encounter between Sri Yukteswar and Mukunda ends with a hint of bitter-sweet. Is it possible that 12 hours had passed during their meeting that is covered in two pages? Mukunda suffers some heart-ache from his ashram housemates that pushed him over the brink. 0:00 Holy Places; 9:10 Tense talk; 34:00 Hostility in the hermit...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 7: Sri Yukteswar’s brevity

January 23, 2024 14:39 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 from: “ As we made our way to the stone balcony...” to “...had never caught a glimpse of my guru.” Summary: So few words are exchanged between Mukunda and Sri Yukteswar in their six hour re-union (of this lifetime), but so much depth exists in between the lines. We try to break it down and fill in then blanks using readings from God Talks with Arjuna and Man’s Eternal Quest. 0:00 Preamble; 1:15 I give you all I possess; 16.10 Precious ...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 7: Sri Yukteswar’s economical use of words

January 23, 2024 14:39 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “As we made our way to the stone balcony...” to “...had never caught a glimpse of my guru.” Summary: So few words are exchanged between Mukunda and Sri Yukteswar in their six hour re-union (of this lifetime), but so much depth exists in between the lines. We try to break it down and fill in then blanks using readings from God Talks with Arjuna and Man’s Eternal Quest. 0:00 Preamble; 1:15 I give you all I possess; 16.10 Precious words; 34:...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 6: Finding “My Own” Sri Yukteswar

January 16, 2024 14:35 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “”Gurudeva!” The divine face was the one...” to “...Strength mingled subtly with gentleness.” Summary: Finally! Mukunda finds his Guru Swami Sri Yukteswar – we consider this to the the most important part of the book yet, but why? What is it about this relationship that gets our spiritual juices racing? We try to answer this question amongst the backdrop of this awesome episode, where Paramahansa Yogananda’s elation is matched by Sri...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 5: Keep the faith

January 10, 2024 14:09 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “The sole treasure which had accompanied me...” to “...A few eager steps and I was at his feet.” Sumamary: Mukunda continues struggle with Dayananda’s followers, leading him to the special moment when he is finally reunited with the great Swami Sri Yukteswar, his guru, of whom he has waited a lifetime for! During this prelude our guru is blessed with two special spiritual moments which we discuss the significance and lessons contained ther...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 4: The Wisdom of Fasting

January 02, 2024 04:06 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “With doubled zest I awaited...” to “...this lesson in a Banaras hermitage!” Mukunda is shaken up by the austerity of Swami Dayananda attitude toward food, life and God. Fasting must be an important part of spirituality for Paramahansa Yogananda to use his own example and expound the timeless eastern philosophy by covering so many pages on the topic. Swami Dayananda uses a small flaw in young Mukunda’s temperament to churn out more ess...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 3: Adjusting to ashram life

December 26, 2023 07:41 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “I was pleased that my new home...” to “... I completed a twenty-four-hour fast.” This short part of the autobiography that covers life in Bharat Dharma Mahamandal ashram holds many lessons for young Mukunda. He has good reason to request clarifications from the ashram’s head Dayananda, who takes the opportunity to iron out a few wrinkles to ensure Mukunda is ready for his long sought after meeting with Sri Yukteswar. 0:00 Lauren’s ...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 2: “God as the Friend of friends”

December 19, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “In my new dignity, I was now openly planning...” to “...His fair face had a Buddhalike composure.” Mukunda is finally free to renounce his family home for a life in a Banaras hermitage, Sri Bharat Dharma Mahamandal, in pursuit of his life goal. Before he does that, he shows us the way to detach ourselves from familial attachments and responsibilities while keeping the Highest goal of our minds. We enhance the narative with additions f...

Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 1: Right Attitude, Faith and Gratitude

December 12, 2023 06:27 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

This episode covers the first part of chapter 10 to: “...cadavers is a shortcut to a high school diploma!” Chapter 10 may rightly be considered the best chapter in the book, principally because of the first meeting (in this lifetime) between disciple and Guru. We discuss what this chapter and title means for us. This episode then focuses on the start of the chapter – the best attitude toward faith and gratitude when concerned with education. 0:00 Title and expectations; 8:25 Exam stre...

Autobiography Chapter 9, Part 7: What is important and the unimportant

December 05, 2023 05:45 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

This episode covers the last section of chapter 9 from: “Trying with poor words to do justice...” to the end of the chapter. A wonderful chapter is concluded with Mukunda paying more homage to the great Master Mahasaya. Paramahansa Yogananda is in a reflective mood as he writes lovingly about all those saints that crossed his path and we delve into what that means to us. We also discuss the absolute vs. the personal aspect of God, and the benefits of worshiping the latter form. We end wi...

Autobiography Chapter 9, Part 6 – Drowning yourself, in your Self

November 28, 2023 03:05 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 9 from: “Little sir, you were disappointed in that...” to “...were sympathetically drunk with God.” A spiritual alcoholic is born! Mukunda continues his journey with the great Master Mahasaya, who generously rewards him with an experience of the great motion picture of life, which leaves both he and the Master in an intoxicated state of joy. It takes a Paramahansa Yogananda to describe this ‘inexpressible ecstacy’ as succinctly and perfect...

Autobiography Chapter 9, Part 5: The devotee proposes, Divine Mother disposes

November 21, 2023 15:59 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 9 from: “Hand in hand, the saint and I walked...” to “...that the hall was again illuminated.” The divine romance between Master Mahasaya, Mukunda and Merciful Mother is the main content for this episode. Important themes of the impartiality of the Guru, benefits of being non-critical and group meditation are also discussed. The first bioscope proves to be somewhat dull, but perhaps this was prelude for magic to come? 0:00 Divine Mother...

Autobiography Chapter 9, Part 4: Yogi-Christ Ramakrishna Paramahansa

November 14, 2023 04:49 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 9 from: “Let us go tomorrow to Dakshineswar...” to “...that the hall was again illuminated.” Ramakrishna Paramahansa was influential not only in India and Hinduism in general, but to our guru Paramahansa Yogananda and paramguru Sri Yukteswar in quite nuanced ways. We share some highlights from the Gospel of Ramakrishna Paramahansa as they are relevant for this section of the Autobiography, especially where Guruji pays tribute to the great ...

Autobiography Chapter 9, Part 3: Humble “M” and Haloed Mukunda

November 07, 2023 05:22 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 9 from: “His role in the world was humble...” to “...egotistical consideration could gain foothold.” Master Mahasaya did not become world famous as did his brother disciple Swami Vivekananda but his subtle influence and dedicated service allowed many near-by souls to flower. His humility is experienced in beautiful terms both through his actions and through Paramahansa Yogananda’s description of their fellowship. 1:15 An ideal education...

Autobiography Chapter 9, Part 2: A Vision of Divine Mother

October 31, 2023 04:05 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 9 from: “My steps were eager as I returned...” to “...met with sweet acquiescence?” The divine to-and-fro between Master and disciple is both spiritually motive and comical. We uncover many subtle lessons in this section such as introspecting on how eager we are to meditate, the personal preference of each devotee’s conception of the divine and the universality of Divine Mother. 0:00 Summary of the chapter so far; 2:00 The vision of Di...

Autobiography Chapter 9, Part 1: Two blissful devotees

October 24, 2023 04:13 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

This episode covers the the start section of chapter 9 from: “Little sir, please be seated...” to “...my grievous hurts and final healing.” Master Mahasaya and Mukunda kick off the chapter with some beautiful fellowship, you would be forgiven if you thought it was between Guru and disciple! Paramahansa Yogananda gets into the mood of the devotional sentiment expressed in Ramakrishna Paramahansa lineage of eminent saints. Univeral Mother or Divine Mother is the main subject of this secti...

Autobiography Chapter 8, Part 5: Oh, to be ahead of your time

October 18, 2023 03:57 - 1 hour - 64 MB

This episode covers the last section of chapter 8 from: “Years later Bose’s pioneer plant findings...” ...to the end of the chapter. Bose’s findings are further substantiated by the progress of time and research. His (and Paramahansa Yogananda’s) revolutionary thought no doubt influenced the eminent personalities in science of today, whether they know or acknowledge it formally. Tagore’s tributary poem to the sage garners an emotional response on us, both of devotion and patriotic feelin...

Autobiography Chapter 8, Part 4: Does tin feel pain?

October 10, 2023 04:18 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 8 from: “I visited the research centre again...” To “...fertility of his genius ever be exhausted?”. Mukunda gets to visit Bose’s research centre and is given a personal tour of the state-of-the-art instrumentation with practical demonstrations. We discuss what each of the discoveries mean for us in our day-to-day lives and for humanity. Reva joins us as we navigate our way through this technical subject matter. 1:30 Lab experiments on a...

Autobiography Chapter 8, Part 3: The benefits of an ideal education

October 03, 2023 04:16 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 8 from: “In time the leading scientific societies of the world...” To “...synonym of India, confounding Time and the historians alike?” We explore the lasting legacy of Indian scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, a passionate advocate for India's scientific heritage. Bose envisioned global scientific collaboration, opening his institute and research to scientists worldwide, and urged Indians to excel in all knowledge domains. Tune in to b...

Autobiography Chapter 8, Part 2: Bose’ discoveries and the opening of his Institute

September 26, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 8 from: “The telltale charts of my crescograph...” To “...regarding gain and loss, success and failure, as one.” Bose tells Mukunda of the crescograph’s discoveries on the emotional nature of plants and matter and the unity among them. The Bose institute opens and we begin to delve into Bose’s speech which “might have issued from the lips of one of the inspired ancient rishis.” 1:00 Stimuli and the emotional nature of plants; 23:10 P...

Autobiography Chapter 8, Part 1: Experiment and discover

September 19, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 62 MB

This episode covers the start of chapter 8: To “...natural realms long uncommunicative.” We welcome back Reva as we reflect on the start of chapter 8, which introduces India’s great scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose. Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda) exemplifies the benefits of an active curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, going far beyond the narrow limits of the school corridors. The scientific approach and need for experimentation for all parts of our lives is a beautiful theme for thi...

Autobiography Chapter 7, Part 4: Relying on the Divine Insurer

September 12, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

This episode covers the last section of chapter 7 from: “Several students put rupees in Bhaduri’s slippers...“ To end of the chapter. We welcome back Padmini as we reflect on the end of chapter 7, important topics such as charity, devotion and the subtle, silent blessings of a Master. Paramahansa Yogananda includes some beautiful footnotes on St Therese of Avila and St Joseph of Cupertino, which we unpack with joy. 0:00 Welcome back Padmini; 8:20 Renouncing wealth; 39:15 Divine in...

Autobiography Chapter 7, Part 3: Mirabai and Yogananda

September 05, 2023 06:28 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 7 from: “Those letters come from far-off America...“ To “...The only indispensable is Love.” Join us for this week’s episode where Nagendra Nath Bhaduri expounds great truths, speaks a veiled prophecy, and tells a short tale of Mirabai. Paramahansa Yogananda translates one of her “ecstatic songs”. 0:00 The "Veiled Prophetic Guidance" 28:10 Discourse on Mirabai; 34:10 Mirabai's song; 47:25 Setting an example. Links discussed in th...

Autobiography Chapter 7, Part 2: The candour of God, Krishna, Christ, Gurus

August 29, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 7 from: “On my way home from school...“ To “... eyes held a hidden divine laughter” Nike rejoins us we reflect on the beautiful 2023 Convocation. In this episode Yogananda visits the great yogi, Bhaduri Mahasaya, who explains why he confines himself within the walls of his own home, away from the public. We discuss an example of power of delusion using a story from God Talks with Arjuna. Yogananda gives us a glimpse of the great Master's v...

Autobiography Chapter 7, Part 1: Floating on superconsciousness

August 22, 2023 05:05 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

This episode covers the start of chapter 7 from: “I saw a yogi remain in the air...“ To “...to all the attributes of God.” Lux rejoins us for the Levitating Saint, another of the list of spectacular titles in the book. We talk about the great saint Bhaduri Mahasaya, his preference of seclusion and superconsciousness. Mukunda’s inquisitive nature and love for pilgrimages is discussed and lessons for our own lives are drawn out. 0:00 Welcome Lux and Nik; 2:07 Expectations from the cha...

Autobiography Chapter 6, Part 4: The Tiger Transformation

August 15, 2023 04:44 - 56 minutes - 52.6 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 6 from: “Amidst piercing sound-explosions...“ To The end of the Chapter. The life-changing event prompted Soham Swami to redirect his focus from the dangerous realm of tiger taming to a more introspective and profound path – the taming of his inner beasts. The intense confrontation with Raja Begum led him to realize the significance of a true Guru who helps him to overcome material desires and open the doors to the soul. 0:00 Sun Block;...

Autobiography Chapter 6, Part 3: Cooch Behar Snare

August 08, 2023 13:31 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 6 from: “The Tiger Swami made this confession...“ To “... Chandi also was raptly mute.” Join us as we explore how the Tiger Swami is invited to the royal palace to fight the tiger. We detect more silent, remote reflection on the Swami’s part as he elaborates on more of his inspiring life story. The clever prince gets his way as the Swami prepares for the battle royale. Interspersed in this compelling narrative are yet more nuggets of wi...

Autobiography Chapter 6, Part 2: Taming wild passions

August 01, 2023 15:01 - 1 hour - 72.7 MB

This episode covers the next section of chapter 6 from: “Mind is the wielder of muscles...” To “...credulous victim of a deluded fanatic.” We explore the power of the mind over the body as the Tiger Swami shares his journey from physical weakness to spiritual strength. He emphasises the importance of mental vigour in overcoming challenges and taming our inner passions. However, a prophetic warning forces him to reconsider his path. 0:00 The power of mind over the body; 15:00 Childi...

Autobiography Chapter 6, Part 1: The Tiger reigns supreme (only in your mind)

July 25, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB

This episode covers the start of chapter 6 from: The start of the chapter... To “... Chandi and I listened respectfully” We start unravelling chapter 6, starting from its intriguing title and why Tiger’s are of such interest to society at large. This short but sweet section has plenty of life lessons that warranted further exploration, Paramahansa Yogananda weaves in fascinating topics such as overcoming bodily discomforts, sustaining peace, patience, Hong Sau, and calmness vs fiercene...

Autobiography Chapter 5, Part 3: Hypnosis, Abu Said and working for God Alone.

July 18, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

This episode covers the last couple of pages of chapter 5 from: “My sister Uma met me as I entered the door...” To The end of the chapter This section covers how the “Perfume saint” produces fragrances and materialises tangerines out of thin air. Years later, Paramahansa Yogananda understood by inner realiation how Gandha Baba accomplished his materializations. We discuss why the method should be beyond the reach of the world’s hungry hordes, why you should steer clear of hypnotism and...

Autobiography Chapter 5, Part 2: Mukunda meets the “Perfume Saint”

July 10, 2023 21:19 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

This episode covers the next 40 paragraphs of chapter 5 from: “The sage and I were present in the Calcutta Kalighat Temple...” To “... encounters the day had brought forth.” Join us for a joyous episode where we take a deep-dive into Mukunda’s encounter with an acquaintance, his meeting with the “Perfume Saint”, and all the hilarity, demonstrative astral powers, and wisdom that ensues. 0:00 Title of chapter; 3:20 Bricks, Morter and the Heart; 29:34 Dealing with talkative people; ...

Autobiography Chapter 5, Part 1: Om Kali

July 04, 2023 04:38 - 1 hour - 89.8 MB

This episode covers the first 17 paragraphs of chapter 5 from: “To everything there is a season,” To “.. whose beauty alone should lure him.” Discover the profound wisdom behind the statement, “there is a time and purpose for everything”. Join us as we explore Paramahansa Yogananda’s quest for a guru, encounter with intriguing sages, and the teaching and transformative power of self-analysis and compassion. Get ready to unlock the secrets of Kali Ma, divine timing, inner peace, and per...

Autobiography Chapter 4, Part 6: Thousands of Suns and Moons

June 27, 2023 04:24 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

This episode covers the last 14 paragraphs of chapter 4 from: “A Christlike miracle by Lahiri Mahasaya...” To “...Kebalananda taught me a diviner syntax” In this episode, we explore a miraculous incident in the presence of Lahiri Mahasaya and Swami Kebalananda. Ramu, a blind disciple, approached the guru seeking sight. With unwavering faith and guidance, Ramu's vision was restored within a week, allowing him to witness the beauty of the world for the first time. These miracles exemplify...

Autobiography Chapter 4, Part 5: Restful deliberation and graceful motion

June 20, 2023 01:37 - 1 hour - 68.6 MB

This episode covers the next 14 paragraphs of chapter 4 from: “At home in Calcutta, Father touchingly...” To “... Lahiri Mahasaya and of a number of his disciples.” In this podcast episode, we follow a young Mukunda’s encounter with Swami Kebalananda, a disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, who becomes his Sanskrit tutor. As their bond deepens, Mukunda discovers Swami Kebalananda's profound spiritual wisdom and the transformative experiences he had with his guru. Lahiri Mahasaya's teachings emph...

Autobiography Chapter 4, Part 4: Detective Ananta

June 12, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

This episode covers the next 23 paragraphs of chapter 4 from: “Ananta and Amar’s brother arrived...” To “...prudent instinct of self-preservation!” Join us for an episode of intrigue and revelations! Here, Mukunda and Amar are reunited with their families and brothers Mukunda and Ananta take a trip to see a “certain sage”. Mukunda gets an “instant response to a prayer”, and we also come to know the truth behind how Mukunda and Amar were successfully tracked down by Ananta. 0:00 Family...

London's SRF Monastic Visit Reflections

June 05, 2023 11:18 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

A few unlikely set of circumstances brought us together for this Monastic visit, we snuck away from the venue to huddle, review and reflect. Chris received his blessed Kriya Yoga deeksha (initiation) after years of devoted practice of the teachings. The Monastic visit was attended by Brother Sevananda, Brother Nikhilananda, Brahmachari Klaus as well as devotees from across the UK and Europe. 0:00 We are gathered here today because…; 5:52 Kriya Initiation; 8:02 Fellowship with Monastics; ...

Autobiography Chapter 4, Part 3: The transformed police officer

May 29, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

This episode covers the next 17 paragraphs of chapter 4 from: “Deeming it advisable to leave Hardwar at once...” To “...but in the stomachs of tigers!” In their pursuit of a divine encounter, our two remaining travellers find themselves in a police station, longing to escape captivity and seek the enlightened sage of the Himalayas. In this episode, we delve into the policeman’s miraculous story about a sadhu who displayed great yogic powers. 0:00 Preamble and summary of episode; 4:4...

Autobiography Chapter 4, Part 2: Keep on keeping on

May 23, 2023 04:55 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

This episode covers the next 24 paragraphs of chapter 4 from: “At the station we bought tickets to Burdwan...” to “... A premonition of capture weighed on my mind.” Our three heroes – Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda), Amar and Jatinda embark on their pilgrimage despite yet more ominous signs. We enjoyed unwrapping this amusing section of the chapter, Guruji weaves into the narrative timeless spiritual gems such as truthfulness, overcoming doubt with faith and infinite compassion. 0:00...

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