Yogananda Podcast

This episode covers the long footnote on the end of chapter 16. 

Summary: 
Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Yukteswar discuss the many misinterpretations of the Bible of both the Old and New Testament. We bolster these discussions with details provided in Second Coming of Christ – The Resurrection of Christ Within You and provide our take on the controversies surrounding the Council of Constantinople and Nicaea. We also review our personal highlights from this immense chapter.  

0:00 Prior episode; 
02:45 Adam, Manu and Eve; 
11:46 Jesus not the sole son of God; 
31:55 Karma and reincarnation in the Bible; 
38:15 The second Council of Constantinople; 
50:45 Highlights of the Chapter; 
58:45 Looking ahead; 
 

Links discussed in episode: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagavata_Purana 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manu_(Hinduism) 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhruva 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapila 
 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 17  
to 
“...boundless in his kindness when responding to an urgent prayer of a devotee.” 

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 16: 
“The animal forms were too crude to express...” 
to the end of the chapter. 

Summary: 
Sri Yukteswar further elaborates on the depth and symbolism of teachings from Genesis,, to the complete satisfaction of paramahansa Yogananda’s keen intellect. First we look at the grossness of the consciousness present within animal kingdom when compared with the human capacity for self-realization, then we look at the methods of transmuting our sexual energy as well as the higher method of conception.  

0:00 Prior episode; 
3:53 Expressing full divinity; 
20:30 Consciousness of immortality; 
28:25 Dualism; 
40:14 Looking ahead. 

Links discussed in episode: 
https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/beyond-thought-and-intellect-the-unlimited-insight-of-soul-intuition 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the long footnote on the end of chapter 16. 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: 
“The Adam and Eve story is incomprehensible to me...” 
to 
“…produced through an act of special creation by God.” 

Summary: 
Sri Yukteswar explains the profound symbolism expressed in the Adam and Eve narrative from Genesis to Paramahansa Yogananda. We carefully dissect the concepts with Cian, drawing inspiration more complete explanation from the Ashwattha Pipal tree text from the Bhagavad Gita (God Talks with Arjuna) Chapter XV:1.  We also review the benefits of having predominantly feeling or reason to govern our lives.   

0:00 Prior episode; 
2:35 The Tree of Life; 
20:45 Adam & Eve; 
26:50 The creation of man; 
36:00 Divine love vs Lust; 
42:45 Is it better to be a feminine or masculine?; 
1:03:10 Looking ahead. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 16: 
“The animal forms were too crude to express...” 
to the end of the chapter.  

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: 
“Men, one by one, escape from creation’s prison...” 
to 
“…those that attain a liberating knowledge of the One Father.” 

Summary: 
We are forced to undertake a deep dive into the spiritual texts and philosophies mentioned in this section of the chapter, including the concept of Yugas, the importance of focusing orientation of the eyes during meditation, and the teachings of Jesus and Indian saints. They also explored the concept of atheism and its relation to spiritual growth, and the significance of divine ideals in achieving liberation, as taught by Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Yukteswar. 

0:00 Prior episode; 
1:50 Reading world scripture 
13:55 Variegated practices 
28:55 Meditate to Know 
45:33 Yogi-Christs 
57:58 Looking ahead.: 
 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16: 
“The Adam and Eve story is incomprehensible to me...” 
to 
“…produced through an act of special creation by God.” 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: 
“The starry inscription at one’s birth, I came to understand...” 
to 
“...the contrasts and relativities of the phenomenal universe.” 

Summary: 
As Paramahansa Yogananda explains some detail surrounding the Yuga science as revealed to him by Swami Sri Yukteswar, we explore the depths of the teaching from a general perspective. The debate is made more nuanced as there are two schools of thought surrounding the Yugas – their length and the current age that we are in (ascending Dwapura not Kali).  

0:00 Prior episode; 
2:45 Man is not a puppet of the past; 
10:50 Footnote about The Holy Science; 
39:07 The concept of Yugas; 
57:25 The footnote about our point in the Yuga cycle; 
1:07:50 Looking ahead. 

Links discussed in this episode: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalpa_(time) 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16: 
“Men, one by one, escape from creation’s prison...” 
to 
“…those that attain a liberating knowledge of the One Father.” 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: 
“On later occasions, when I brought my friends...” 
to 
“... formidable than are influences flowing from the heavens.” 

Summary: 
This section further explores the concepts of destiny and fate – but what is the difference between the two? We focus on the importance of personal effort and spiritual training, with readings from the writings of Paramahansa Yogananda. We explore the influence of astrology and the capability of healing in the higher ages, as well as the concept of past actions influencing the present and future. Guruji emphasises the importance of self-realization regardless of the challenges of family perception. 

0:00 Prior episode; 
1:40 Fate; 
22:00 Vibrations of a Self-Realised Person; 
41:29 Faith and Divine Will 
50:25 Animal Sacrifice; 
55:20 Looking ahead. 

Links discussed in this episode: 
https://yogananda.com.au/para/p_destiny1.html 
https://yogananda.com.au/para/p_fate.html 
https://yogananda.com.au/para/p_will.html 
https://youtu.be/mpAc3cKV7lA?si=GuKGPfYnldYqz_kn&t=2399 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16: 
“The starry inscription at one’s birth, I came to understand...” 
to 
“...the contrasts and relativities of the phenomenal universe.” 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: 
“Sir, of course I shall take your advice...” 
to 
“...I was living with a personage indeed superhuman.” 

Summary: 
Mark joins us as we review Sri Yukteswar’s hints about the divine astral beings associated with the planets and Paramahansa Yogananda’s expositions on the complex subject matter in God Talks with Arjuna: Bhagavad Gita. We explore the readings as well as taking a deep dive into the significance of lead and silver in astrological bangles, the importance of following a guruji’s direct instructions in reducing our suffering. Sri Yukteswar’s emphatic intercession has some subtle hints as to the method behind the mysticism, we try to decode the enigma!  

0:00 Prior episode; 
1:40 Outwitting the planets; 
34:23 Prediction comes true; 
1:04:50 God is the doer; 
1:07:35 Looking ahead. 

Links discussed in this episode: 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surya 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/shani 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rahu 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16: 
“On later occasions, when I brought my friends...” 
to 
“... formidable than are influences flowing from the heavens.” 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 16: 
“A child is born on that day and at that hour when...” 
to 
“... secured and unless the remedial agent is worn next to the skin.” 

Summary: 
Cian joins us again as Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda further explore astrological science starting with natal charts and horoscopes. This opened up the concept of destiny, free will and personal responsibility, the concept of spiritual amnesia, and the importance of being in tune with God. We referenced the Second Coming of Christ as Well as God Talks with Arjuna: Bhagavad Gita to further understand these complex topics. We also discussed the “certain plant combinations” (such as vibhuti – sacred ash) referenced by Sri Yukteswar, the use of metals and jewels in astrology, and the role of an astrological bangle in mitigating negative forces. 

0:00 Cian’s journey with our favourite book; 
4:48 Prior episode; 
6:40 Natal charts and horoscopes; 
24:25 Become the charioteer for your life; 
46:12 Timing is everything; 
1:03:20 Why wear an Astral Bangel? 
1:08:27 Correct understanding; 
1:25:10 Looking ahead. 

Links discussed in this episode: 
https://www.astrogems.com/ 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16: 
“Sir, of course I shall take your advice...” 
to 
“...I was living with a personage indeed superhuman.” 

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This episode covers the start of chapter 16 to: 
“...equilibriums that each man has set into motion in the past.” 

Summary: 
Chapter 16 starts the fundamentals of astrology as understood by a god realised master in Sri Yukteswar: its relation to belief, and its potential influence on human destiny. We also cover the significance of astronomy in ancient literature, its connection to karma, the importance of accurate birth data, and the Hindu tradition of naming a child based on their birth / natal chart and horoscope. 

1:50 Astrological armlet; 
10:58 All parts of creation are linked together; 
27:45 The footnote; 
43:23 Planetary stimuli; 
59:00 Looking ahead. 

Links discussed in this episode: 
Page 145 onward: https://www.pushtisahitya.org/sanskrit/Generic/Upanishads/Kaushitaki_Brahmana_Upanishad.pdf 
https://www.prokerala.com/astrology/kundali-matching/ 
East West Magazine: http://oaks.nvg.org/EW1934-Feb.pdf 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16: 
“A child is born on that day and at that hour when...” 
to 
“... secured and unless the remedial agent is worn next to the skin.” 

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This episode covers the last section of chapter 15 from: 
“The sankirtan issuing from Sri Yukteswar’s second-storey sitting room...” 
to end of the chapter. 

Summary: 
Mark re-joins us for this episode, which starts with the efficacy of kirtan and chanting in day-to-day life as well as spiritual growth. Paramahansa Yognaanda and Swami Sri Yukteswar host some late-night guests, and this helps him (Mukunda) overcome fatigue and fear of work. Lastly, we thought about our key learnings from the chapter and what we are looking forward to in the next! 

0:00 Mark’s journey; 
5:10 Prior episode; 
6:10 The tranquil evening; 
18:05 Feedback from Guruji; 
53:15 Hospitality; 
65:25 Review of the chapter; 
1:11:15 Looking ahead to the next chapter.  

Links discussed in this episode: 
https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2020/02/11/kirtan-finding-the-heart-of-yoga-through-devotional-chanting-bro-kamalananda/ 
https://yogananda.org/make-new-determinations-be-what-you-want-to-be 
https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/conquering-fear-anxiety-and-worry 
https://yogananda.org/blog/paramahansa-yogananda-on-the-dynamic-power-of-faith 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 16 to: 
“...equilibriums that each man has set into motion in the past.” 

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