Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of SRF/YSS, explains how we can learn the art of living in this world without losing our connection with and receptivity to the power and love of the Divine — giving us a foundation of evenmindedness, calmness, inner strength, and resilience to firmly plant our feet on as we face life’s challenges. When we can do this, he shares in this deeply encouraging talk, we are not only benefiting ourselves but truly serving the world.

Brother Chidananda discusses three, interwoven “how-to-live sciences” as being very useful on the spiritual path — each one an integral part of the meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. They are:  

• “The yoga science of identity and identification,” to help us find the ultimate answer to that most essential question: “Who am I?” 
• “The yoga science of vibration,” to help us attune our lives with positive and uplifting forces in our environment, and especially the great cosmic creative vibration of Aum. 
• “The yoga psychology of Paramahansa Yogananda,” to allow the Guru’s comprehensive wisdom to transform our mental environment and outlook — freeing the mind from its enslavement to the body and the limitations imposed by outer influences, so that it can be a willing instrument of the divine and ever-perfect soul.  

This talk was given in Sydney, Australia, in January 2025.

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During his talk, Brother Chidananda refers to the essential guidance for creating a spiritually fulfilling life to be found in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. The powerful techniques that Paramahansa Yogananda brought to the world — the Energization Exercises and the Hong-Sau and Aum Techniques, as well as the technique of Kriya Yoga — are taught in his SRF Lessons, which present Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living as a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

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SRF monk Brother Keshavananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the importance of discovering what role in life will satisfy our hearts and set us on the course of reaching true happiness.

As we focus on spiritualizing our daily activities, our unique talents and abilities unfold naturally — motivating both our search for the Divine and our selfless service to others. Through amusing stories, inspiring examples, and practical tips, this talk provides guidance helpful for anyone interested in finding a meaningful direction in life and bringing greater joy, peace, and harmony to our world.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Encinitas, California, in April 2025.

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During his talk, Brother Keshavananda refers to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. The SRF Lessons, Paramahansa Yogananda’s home-study course containing his personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living, is available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

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SRF monk Brother Anandamoy conveys Paramahansa Yogananda’s wisdom on right attitude — an essential ingredient for success on the spiritual path.

Filled with humor and deep insight, this talk illustrates how by keeping in mind the divine purpose of life — to reawaken our true nature and ultimately merge in God’s blissful consciousness — we gain the correct perspective on the challenges we face and maintain an all-conquering positivity on our soul-journey to the Divine.

Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016) was an international lecturer and beloved minister of Self-Realization Fellowship for many years, and his talks continue to present for students of Paramahansaji’s teachings and spiritual seekers everywhere key insights into the spiritual path.

In this talk Brother Anandamoy refers to Paramahansa Yogananda, guru and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, simply as “Master,” being a reverential way to address one’s guru and signifying a soul who has achieved full self-mastery.

This talk was recorded on August 6, 1990, at the annual SRF Convocation in Los Angeles.

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You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

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

“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/

“God Alone: The Life and Letters of a Saint,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-alone/

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SRF nun Sister Ranjana conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the mysteries of life, death, and the soul that brings understanding to the age-old question, “Does death truly bring an end to our cherished relationships?”

Although we may be used to thinking of ourselves as merely the body, as the soul — our true nature — we are in reality an individualized reflection of immortal Spirit. By dissolving our identification with the perishable body through the spiritual methods described in this talk, we can rediscover that we and our loved ones are indeed eternal souls journeying toward oneness in God.

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

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During her talk, Sister Ranjana refers to the Aum Technique of Meditation, one of the scientific techniques of the Kriya Yoga path taught in the SRF Lessons. You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his SRF Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

Sister Ranjana also refers to the following book published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/

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SRF monk Brother Achalananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can find ultimate fulfillment when we learn to experience and express that true soul-nature in our relationships with others.

The nature of the soul is pure love, understanding, and compassion. As we persevere in the practices of the spiritual path discussed in this talk, we allow divine love to flow from within — increasingly filling our hearts and lives with the infinite bliss of Spirit.

In this talk Brother Achalananda refers to Yogananda, guru and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, simply as “Master,” being a reverential way to address one’s guru and signifying a soul who has achieved full self-mastery.

This talk was recorded at the 2004 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles.

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You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his SRF Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

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

“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/ 

“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/

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SRF monk Brother Saralananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how it is possible to find a perfect and all-fulfilling love.

Divine love is awaiting discovery within each one of us, as it is the very nature of our soul. Through the practice of meditation, and sincere expressions of devotion to God, we can allow that love to manifest and expand to embrace our family, our community, and the world — and ultimately realize our oneness with the eternal Divine Beloved of our souls.

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

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You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his SRF Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

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

“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/

“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/

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SRF monk Brother Govindananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how everybody has the potential to fully express a particular and unique aspect of the Infinite Spirit.

We each have the opportunity to discover and fulfill the divine purpose of our life. Gaining a clear sense of purpose is essential to finding the happiness and inner peace that we are all seeking amidst uncertainty in today’s world. This talk presents practical methods anyone can use to find and manifest purpose in life — and ultimately learn to live every moment in the blissful awareness of God’s presence.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Glendale, California, in December 2024.

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During his talk, Brother Govindananda refers to one of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons — Lesson 70, “The Mystery of Life Unfolded.” You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his SRF Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org 

Brother Govindananda also refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/

“Journey to Self-realization,” Volume III of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/journey-to-self-realization-ebook/

“Scientific Healing Affirmations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/scientific-healing-affirmations-ebook/

“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/

“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/

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SRF monk Brother Kartikananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the divine consciousness that was perfectly embodied and manifested by Jesus — known as the Christ Consciousness, God’s universal consciousness in creation.

How can we understand the true nature of Jesus Christ in a way that brings greater peace and love into our lives and into our world, during the Christmas season or at any time? The teachings and exemplary life of Christ show us the way to our own spiritual realization. By striving to emulate his divine qualities of forgiveness and compassion — and by our communing with God in meditation — we can tune in with the infinite love of Christ Consciousness.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Glendale, California, in December 2024.

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During his talk, Brother Kartikananda refers to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his SRF Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

Brother Kartikananda also refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/

“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

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In this deeply encouraging talk, Brother Chidananda delves into how India’s beloved scripture of yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, can provide us with tremendous wisdom for how we conduct our everyday lives and pursue our highest goals.

As Paramahansa Yogananda said, no matter where one is on the spiritual path “the Gita will shed its light on that segment of the journey.”

This talk was recorded at the 2008 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles. Brother Chidananda became president and spiritual head of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India in 2017.

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For more information on Paramahansa Yogananda's commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, God Talks With Arjuna, please visit srfbooks.org.

You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living by enrolling in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, his home-study course available to all. To learn more and enroll: https://srflessons.org

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SRF monk Brother Jayananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can practice the yoga science of meditation to discover God’s presence within — as the limitless Source of all-fulfilling love and joy.  

This talk, which was the opening class at the 2019 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles, begins with special words of inspiration from Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India. He welcomes all those participating to the truly transformative experience of Convocation, and leads an invocation to officially open the annual weeklong program on Paramahansaji’s Kriya Yoga teachings. 

You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support! 

You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his SRF Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

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

“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/

“The Science of Religion,” an amplification by Yogananda of his maiden speech in America, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-science-of-religion-ebook/

“Visiting the Saints of India With Sri Daya Mata,” by Sri Mrinalini Mata, fourth president of SRF/YSS, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/visiting-the-saints-of-india-with-sri-daya-mata/

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

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