This episode covers the large footnote at the first part of chapter 21 to :  
"... Auddy had not carried any cigarettes from Calcutta.” 

Summary: 
We start by describing our expectations from chapter 21. Mukunda described in beautiful detail the beginning elements of the trip with Sri Yukteswar and 4 other disciples. As ever, there are multiple life lessons during the mundane aspects of their journey, such as focussing on the action and not the fruits, honesty, smoking and Paramahansa Yogananda’s reflections on events as he writes the book later in his life.  

0:00 Chapter Outlook; 
5:38 Journey Begins, Simla; 
11:47 Strawberries Prediction; 
23:53 Next leg of the journey; 
29:00 The second prediction; 
37:32 Once again; 
50:33 Looking ahead; 
53:38 Closing Prayer.  

Link discussed in this episode:  
https://yssanandshikhar.org/ 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wo6hkV8umPq5Kq7y5 
https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2016/05/20/sister-yogmata-i-never-forgot-you-sister-paramahansaji/; 
https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/intuition 
 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 21 from:  
"We continued on the labyrinthine way, delighting in views of rivers...” 
to 
“...mirrored in underground waters, present a glimpse of other worlds as fancied by man.” 

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This episode covers the large footnote at the end of chapter 20. 

Summary: 
A footnote dedicated to the divine mother in the form Parvati, her consort Shiva and his numerous exalted devotees.  Why does Paramahansa Yogananda hint at the significance of these being rather than stating it clearly for us?  We share our personal experiences and insights on Kailash, the types of pilgrims it attracts and share our reflections on the chapter using Guruji’s affirmations. 

1:20 Prior Episode; 
2:42 The lure of the mountain-scape; 
9:15 Kali and the divine mothers; 
20:12 Shiva and Babaji; 
37:20 Kalidas; 
52:00 Lalla Yogiswari; 
1:05:25 Reflections on Chapter; 
1:12:00 Looking ahead to the next chapter. 

Link discussed in this episode:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1esChftEfuI 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himavat 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4sc8C5shMFjKcHoa9 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rdHsicjqogJKzfqj7 
https://dn720004.ca.archive.org/0/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.461692/2015.461692.The-Legacy.pdf 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalidasa; 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lalleshwari 
https://isha.sadhguru.org/en/wisdom/article/im-married-to-shiva 
https://vachanamandara.in/lalleshwari-the-light-of-wisdom-in-kashmir-valleyand-akkamahadevi-treasure-of-asceticism-a-comparative-analysis/ 
 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the first part of chapter 21 to :  
"... Auddy had not carried any cigarettes from Calcutta.” 

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 20 from: “Getting up from my blanket seat, I staggered suddenly...” 
to the end of the chapter (excluding the footnote). 

Summary: 
The most pertinent themes of this section of the book is surrendering to the Guru (Sri Yukteswar) and the importance of faith and trust in God for divine protection and healing. We also research additional content from the Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings on the concept of miracles and their impact on a devotee’s spiritual journey, and the cultural differences between the West and the East. 

0:00 Previous episode; 
1:30 Mukunda becomes ill; 
9:25 Protected by the Guru; 
17:10 Healed by the Guru; 
40:20 Mukunda’s friends return; 
44:30 Looking ahead; 

Link discussed in this episode:  
https://yogananda.org/blog/how-to-attune-with-the-guru 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the large footnote at the end of chapter 20.  

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 20 from: 
“I soon reached the schoolmaster’s house...” 
to 
“....please serve Mukunda’s food. His train leaves soon.” 

Summary: 
Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda) is determined to go to Kashmir despite no-cooperation from his everyone in his life! We ponder the reasons behind a sudden change in Behari's behaviour when Kashmir was mentioned, uncle Sarada Ghosh, Rajendra and friends. The one two people that follow the way set by God are Sri Yukteswar and Kanai, so we review the importance of following one's guru, the role of willpower in life, and the significance of intuition in making life decisions. 

0:00 Previous episode; 
2:45 Behari isn't coming; 
8:00 Sri Yukteswar's reaction; 
16:03 Lal Dhari can't join either; 
20:55 Mukunda hears Sri Yukteswar; 
30:45 Looking ahead. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 20 from: “Getting up from my blanket seat, I staggered suddenly...” 
to the end of the chapter (excluding the footnote). 

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This episode covers the first part of chapter 20 to  
“...My guru silently resumed his walk;” 

Summary: 
As Mukunda uses his nous to make his trip to Kashmir happen, Sri Yukteswar does everything he can to politely postpone it – almost as if he knew what was about to happen! We explore the themes of aligning our plans with divine will, the hidden protection behind not getting what you want, and the importance of intuition in guiding us towards better outcomes. We also discuss the subtle ways he manages Mukunda’s expectations and the nuances in how a Paramahansa Yogananda reflects on these happenings as he recalls them decades on.  

0:00 Expectations on chapter; 
9:35 The request and refusal; 
19:20 Mystic being mystical; 
28:12 The plans unravelled; 
34:45 Prediction; 
41:28 Looking ahead. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 20 from: 
“I soon reached the schoolmaster’s house...” 
to 
“....please serve Mukunda’s food. His train leaves soon.” 
 
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This episode covers the last part of chapter 19 from: 
“A crestfallen Dijen soon entered the room...” 
to the end of the chapter. 

Summary: 
The highlights of the end of the chapter is the subtle reference to the Bible passage where Jesus walks on water and Peter attempts to join him, as discussed in Paramahansa Yogananda’s epic work The Second Coming of Christ. Was Sri Yukteswar Jesus Christ in this reference? Why would Sri Yukteswar’s miracles create a wave of cold fear amongst his disciples? We discuss these important questions and also reflect on this wonderful chapter.  

0:00 Prior episode; 
2:19 An Apparition or Reality; 
19:00 The Experience; 
41:25 The Science of Disappearance; 
51:38 Looking ahead 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the first part of chapter 20 to  
“...My guru silently resumed his walk;” 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 19 from: 
“As the room was rather dark, I moved nearer to a window...” 
to 
“...I had not been the victim of a hallucination.” 

Summary: 
Reva joins us as we break down the dazzling appearance of Sri Yukteswar to an awe-stricken Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda). Guruji provides infinitesimal detail about this divine experience, and we hypothesise why Sri Yukteswar might have been commanded to provide it!  

0:00 Prior episode; 
2:19 An Apparition or Reality; 
19:00 The Experience; 
41:25 The Science of Disappearance; 
51:38 Looking ahead 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 19 from: 
“A crestfallen Dijen soon entered the room...” 
to the end of the chapter. 
 
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This episode covers the first part of chapter 19 from: 
“I am often beset by atheistic doubts. Yet a torturing surmise sometimes haunts me...” 
to 
“... Dijen made for the door and closed it noisily behind him.” 

Summary: 
As we gauge our expectations for this chapter, we ponder over the similarities between those that have come and those that are yet to come. We take another dive into the mindset of the different types of atheists and their relationship with God, the impact of trivial preoccupations in daily life, and the potential value of a postcard in today’s age!  

0:00 Expectations from this chapter; 
7:41 Untapped soul possibilities; 
14:42 Dijen becomes a regular at the hermitage; 
24:50 The telepathic message; 
38:25 You and your intuition! 
45:30 Looking ahead 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 19 from: 
“As the room was rather dark, I moved nearer to a window...” 
to 
“...I had not been the victim of a hallucination.” 
 
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 18 from: 
“Guruji,” I interrupted, “if Afzal could easily secure such things as gold...” 
to 
“... Farewell, world! I go to seek the forgiveness of the Cosmic Beloved.” 

Summary: 
The confessional story of Afsal Khan is one of remorse and sorrow, accompanied with a drop of transformation. We explore the themes of supernatural powers, desires, and spiritual development further in this section, along with theoretical and practical implications of astral manifestation, willpower, and the differences between spiritual and material wealth, drawing writings of Paramahansa Yogananda. The conversation concluded with reflections on the chapter and our wild theories on the complex and nuanced themes of the magic, links to karma, personal growth, and the importance of proper spiritual guidance. 

0:00 Prior Episode; 
2:00 The Astral Being; 
26:20 The Afterworld; 
31:26 Confession and penance; 
37:35 Afzal's Story; 
59:15 Reflections on this chapter. 

Links discussed in this episode:  
https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yoganandaquotes05a.html#desires 
https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/pyr_mind.html 
https://yogananda.com.au/gita/gita0248.html 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the first part of chapter 19 from: 
“I am often beset by atheistic doubts. Yet a torturing surmise sometimes haunts me...” 
to 
“... Dijen made for the door and closed it noisily behind him.” 
 
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 18 from: 
“Ignoring his master’s warning, Afzal began to misuse his powers...” 
to 
“...there was no sign of the glittering plates or the remnants of the meal.” 

Summary: 
The daunting task of analysing the character of Afzal and his supernatural abilities and their moral implications can only be done if you have some fun with it – which we did! We admit it was far beyond our intellectual grasp, even when referencing Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings. We tried to explore the consequences of misusing our powers, drawing parallels to real-life situations and popular culture, as well as the potential karmic effects of Afzal’s behaviour. 

0:00 Prior Episode; 
3:35 Misusing his powers; 
11:52 Misguided teacher; 
30:31 Sri Yukteswar meets Afzal Khan; 
40:41 Babu’s sorry encounter; 
52:35 The feast; 
1:02:50 Looking ahead. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 18 from: 
“Guruji,” I interrupted, “if Afzal could easily secure such things as gold...” 
to 
“... Farewell, world! I go to seek the forgiveness of the Cosmic Beloved.” 
 
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