Yogananda Podcast

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: 
“Sri Yukteswar counselled his students to be...” 
to 
“...when you have attained the final perfection.” 

Summary: 

This section focuses on the concept of a "living liaison" and the appeal of Western principles in India during the early 20th century vs. the timeless eastern spiritual ideals. We also have in a lively discussion about the severity of Sri Yukteswar’s Ashram training and the importance of discipline, perseverance, and good manners in one's spiritual path. 

00:53 A man of the East and the West; 
15:30 Importance of discipline; 
34:55 Living a Balanced Life for Spiritual Progress; 
47:41 Don’t feel too good for this world. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: 
“My guru could not be bribed...” 
to 
“...win a farther dominion—in men’s souls.” 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: 
“The silence habitual to Sri Yukteswar was caused by...” 
to 
“... improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.” 

Summary: 

Paramahansa Yogananda uses every opportunity to focus on the key themes of silence and stillness, we explore their spiritual significance and draw on personal experiences using noise in the workplace and environment. Sri Yukteswar teaches us some cultural differences in communication styles, the importance of concise and impactful communication, and the role of a spiritual master. The transmission of knowledge through a guru medium is often so subtle it goes unnoticed in the moment, but hindsight and due reflection always reveal the significant teachings that life has given us over the years.  

0:00 Silent Self-Realization Fellowship; 
40:00 A Master's touch; 
52:40 Transmission; 
1:04:28 Doubt. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: 
“Master always had young chelas (disciples)...” 
to 
“...change the orientation of human thought.” 

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: 
“My guru was a peerless interpreter of the scriptures...” 
to 
“... A saint will not encroach on that independence.” 

Summary: 

This part deals with the challenges and benefits of spiritual practices, with a focus on the importance of concentration and self-awareness as taught by Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda. We delve into the future architectural visions of Mukunda and share our experiences with the Mother Center and Encinitas. We also review the importance of developing wisdom (e.g. through Sanskrit/Cosmic Chants), whether God and Guru’s know our thoughts and the role of free will.  

0:00 Slightly restless Mukunda; 
36:10 Foreknowledge; 
49:10 Sri Yukteswar’s Wisdom. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: 
“The silence habitual to Sri Yukteswar was caused by...” 
to 
“... improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.” 

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#paramahansayogananda 
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#SRF #YSS

This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: 
“Sri Yukteswar chose the following morning...”  
to  
“...minimum passing grades from time to time.”   

Summary: 

Mukunda received a transforming Kriya Yoga initiation, which is different this time because of the authority of the initiator: Swami Sri Yukteswar. We talk about how this applies to modern Kriya initiates and importance of the role of SRF/YSS to sincere devotees around the world. When he returns home, he is warmly welcomes by his family, and we draw on stories from Mejda that relate how Kriya transformed Mukunda into Paramahansa Yogananda.  

0:00 SRF in Lima, Peru; 
3:40 Transforming touch of your Guru; 
18:05 Guruji returns home; 
42:40 Happy months; 
53:20 Mukunda’s transformation after Kriya. 
 
Links from episode: 
https://yogananda.com.au/c/Atmananda_deeper_yearning.html 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: 
“Daily life at the ashram flowed smoothly...” 
to 
“... ended many of my periods of nocturnal edification.” 

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This episode covers the start of chapter 12 to: 
“...blessing my infancy, had guided my steps to this hour.” 

Summary: 

A profound start to one of the longest chapters of the book, ranking amongst the most influential and memorable written. We discuss our expectations as well as the detailed breakdown of Mukunda’s pleas and Sri Yukteswar’s eventual acquiescence. There are many hypotheticals discussed here, listeners are encouraged to comment to add some richness to our discussion.  

0:00 New Chapter! 
8:56 The Guru is the Law; 
41:22 Eternal Shelter; 
1:08:22 SRF lineage link confirmed. 
 
Links from episode: 
https://yssofindia.org/blog/loyalty-highest-law-for-spiritual-success-by-swami-ishtananda-giri 
https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/foundation.html#top 
https://yssofindia.org/blog/the-guru-guide-to-eternal-freedom 
https://yssofindia.org/about/guru-disciple-relationship 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: 
“Led by my guru, I strolled about the house...” 
to 
“...sweet the first night under my guru’s roof.” 

#autobiographyofayogi  
#autobiographylinebyline  
#paramahansayogananda 
Autobiography of a Yogi  
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Self-Realization Fellowship 
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India 
#SRF #YSS