In this deeply insightful talk, Swami Kriyananda explores joy as the very nature of life, urging us to live in constant remembrance of the divine bliss within. He contrasts worldly dissatisfaction with the soul’s innate happiness and explains how true fulfillment comes only from living for God. Drawing on Conversations with Yogananda, he discusses the sacredness of life from conception, the spiritual responsibilities of parents, and the importance of purity and self-control.

With warmth and wisdom, Kriyananda reveals how harmony between masculine and feminine qualities leads to spiritual balance, culminating in union with God—the soul’s true soulmate. Through stories of faith and divine service, he reminds us that the most practical way to live is to trust in God and act with joy.