Yogananda Podcast

Autobiography Chapter 6, Part 2: Taming wild passions


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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 Childish ambitions and overcoming weakness;

29:35 Tigers as symbolic of inner prowlers;

45:08 From taming tigers to taming passions;

1:07:32 The saint's ominous prediction.

Links discussed in the podcast: 
http://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yogananda_quotes_habits40.html#change 
https://yogananda.org/engage-watch#God 
 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next section of chapter 6 from: 
“The Tiger Swami made this confession...“ 
To 
“... Chandi also was raptly mute.” 

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