Yukteswar’s training: deep scriptural study • Yogananda’s interpretations of The Rubaiyat • How people come to the spiritual path • Yogananda as “just a bulge in the ocean” • The importance of taking care of the body when younger • “Fools argue, but wise men discuss” (Conversations with Yogananda: 358-363)

Yogananda’s Interpretations of the Rubaiyat

What is superstition? • Fascinating astrological and related instructions Master gave to his disciples • “It is easy to be spiritual if you follow a few rules” • SImplify your life • Don’t mix too much with others • “Seclusion is the price of greatness” • Yogananda teachings) a new expression of religion • Why materially poor Indians are generally happier than wealthier Americans • God alone is the actor, the doer behind everyone we think we love • What is non-attachment? (Conversations with Yogananda: 348-353)

Simplify Your Life

The dangers of men and women mixing in a monastery • How the Master sees us (Conversations with Yogananda: 295-297)

The Dangers of Men and Women Mixing in the Monastery

Living in the now • The world, from a God’s-eye perspective • Nostalgia, regret, hope, fear (Conversations with Yogananda: 294)

Living in the Now

How long are we on the spiritual path? • Lemuria • Humor and joking (Conversations with Yogananda: 292-293)

How Long Are We on the Spiritual Path?

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Finding Truth Through Experience (With Swami Kriyananda)

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Swami Kriyananda was often present when Yogananda spoke privately with other close disciples, when he received visitors and answered their questions, and when he was dictating and discussing his writings. His book, Conversations with Yogananda, shares many of these gems from Yogananda, allowing us, too, to receive his wisdom, delight in his humor, and be transformed by his love. Ananda's teachings are based on those of Paramhansa Yogananda as expressed by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda, the founder of Ananda.

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Join Asha Nayaswami in the in-depth exploration of this book of short stories, answered questions, and brief talks with Paramhansa Yogananda.

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Join Asha Nayaswami in the in-depth exploration of this book of short stories, answered questions, and brief talks with Paramhansa Yogananda.

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