In this episode, SRF monk Brother Saralananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can gradually awaken from our perceived limitations and false sense of being separated from the Divine, to experience the reality of our infinite essence as the soul — full of love and joy.

While we sleep we create a dream world that seems very real to us. Paramahansa Yogananda taught that this universe is similarly God’s cosmic dream, a temporary existence created from the thoughts of the Divine. So how can we awaken from this cosmic dream and live in the consciousness of our true soul-nature? Through yoga meditation, devotion, and right activity we have the potential to steadily grow in understanding — while learning from life’s challenges — and ultimately rediscover our eternal connection with God.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Hollywood, California, in June 2024.

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During his talk, Brother Saralananda refers to the following book published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“Metaphysical Meditations: Universal Prayers, Affirmations, and Visualizations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/metaphysical-meditations-ebook/

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