Yogananda Podcast

This episode covers the last section of chapter 8 from: 
“Years later Bose’s pioneer plant findings...” 
...to the end of the chapter. 

Bose’s findings are further substantiated by the progress of time and research. His (and Paramahansa Yogananda’s) revolutionary thought no doubt influenced the eminent personalities in science of today, whether they know or acknowledge it formally. Tagore’s tributary poem to the sage garners an emotional response on us, both of devotion and patriotic feelings toward India. The mammoth footnote on the Vedas is broken up in some detail allowing it to be more easily assimilated, both intellectually and spiritually, drawing further inspiration from Guruji’s writings on the complex subject matter. 

01:52 Worldwide acclaim; 
16:33 Tagore poem; 
31:42 Footnote; 
55:36 Reflections on the chapter and looking ahead. 
 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start section of chapter 9 from: 
“Little sir, please be seated...” 
to 
“...my grievous hurts and final healing.” 
 
Links from the episode: 
https://estudantedavedanta.net/THE%20GOSPEL%20OF%20SRI%20RAMAKRISHNA.pdf 

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 8 from: 
“I visited the research centre again...” 
To 
“...fertility of his genius ever be exhausted?”. 

Mukunda gets to visit Bose’s research centre and is given a personal tour of the state-of-the-art instrumentation with practical demonstrations. We discuss what each of the discoveries mean for us in our day-to-day lives and for humanity. Reva joins us as we navigate our way through this technical subject matter. 

1:30 Lab experiments on a fern; 
20:38 Likening trees to the human body; 
24:18 Experiments on metals; 
34:20 Don’t worry about contemporaneous rewards; 
52:40 Big pharma and diet. 
 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last section of chapter 8 from: 
“Years later Bose’s pioneer plant findings...” 
...to the end of the chapter. 

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 8 from: 
“In time the leading scientific societies of the world...” 
To  
“...synonym of India, confounding Time and the historians alike?” 

We explore the lasting legacy of Indian scientist Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, a passionate advocate for India's scientific heritage. Bose envisioned global scientific collaboration, opening his institute and research to scientists worldwide, and urged Indians to excel in all knowledge domains. Tune in to be inspired by Bose's remarkable journey and vision! 

1:13 Speech continues; 
16:40 Bose Lab success; 
35:20 Innovation, altruism and acceptance; 
53:55 Pursuit of Truth. 

Links discussed in the podcast: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._Norman_Brown 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Ut2SB-dU8&t=85s 
http://www.jcbose.ac.in/instruments 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6702694/#:~:text=The%20research%20on%20plant%20nervous,these%20aroused%20disbelief%20and%20contradiction. 
https://nalandauniv.edu.in/about-nalanda/history-and-revival/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nalanda_mahavihara 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_ancient_Taxila#CITEREFMarshall2013 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ka%E1%B9%87%C4%81da_(philosopher) 
 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next section of chapter 8 from: 
“I visited the research centre again...” 
To 
“...fertility of his genius ever be exhausted?”. 

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 8 from: 
“The telltale charts of my crescograph...” 
To  
“...regarding gain and loss, success and failure, as one.”   

Bose tells Mukunda of the crescograph’s discoveries on the emotional nature of plants and matter and the unity among them. The Bose institute opens and we begin to delve into Bose’s speech which “might have issued from the lips of one of the inspired ancient rishis.” 

1:00 Stimuli and the emotional nature of plants; 
23:10 Poetic imagery; 
27:25 Flowers; 
34:00 The Bose Institute; 
48:35 Bose’ Speech. 

Links discussed in the podcast: 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next section of chapter 8 from: 
“In time the leading scientific societies of the world...” 
To  
“...synonym of India, confounding Time and the historians alike?” 

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This episode covers the start of chapter 8: 
To  
“...natural realms long uncommunicative.” 

We welcome back Reva as we reflect on the start of chapter 8, which introduces India’s great scientist Jagadish Chandra Bose. Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda) exemplifies the benefits of an active curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, going far beyond the narrow limits of the school corridors. The scientific approach and need for experimentation for all parts of our lives is a beautiful theme for this episode —and chapter.   

0:00 Welcome back Reva;

2:15 Expectations from the chapter;

09:13 Eves dropping on intellects

27:00 JC Bose: the man, the legend

45:29 Crescograph

53:46 The ideal approach

Links discussed in the podcast: 
https://www.iloveindia.com/indian-heroes/jagadish-chandra-bose.html 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next section of chapter 8 from: 
“The telltale charts of my crescograph...” 
To  
“...regarding gain and loss, success and failure, as one.”   

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This episode covers the last section of chapter 7 from: 
“Several students put rupees in Bhaduri’s slippers...“ 
To end of the chapter. 

We welcome back Padmini as we reflect on the end of chapter 7, important topics such as charity, devotion and the subtle, silent blessings of a Master. Paramahansa Yogananda includes some beautiful footnotes on St Therese of Avila and St Joseph of Cupertino, which we unpack with joy.  

0:00 Welcome back Padmini;

8:20 Renouncing wealth;

39:15 Divine insurance policy;

50:50 The prophecy;

59:34 St. Joseph and St. Therese;

1:13:25 Reflections of Chapter 7 and looking ahead.

Links discussed in the podcast: 
Guru Paduka Stotram: https://youtu.be/9Xg03B-7Y1w?si=BAa21onRMJBIY3FX 
https://catholicexchange.com/the-saints-who-levitated-extraordinary-and-concrete-miracles/ 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levitation_of_saints 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 8: 
To  
“...natural realms long uncommunicative.” 

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 7 from: 
“Those letters come from far-off America...“ 
To 
“...The only indispensable is Love.” 

Join us for this week’s episode where Nagendra Nath Bhaduri expounds great truths, speaks a veiled prophecy, and tells a short tale of Mirabai. Paramahansa Yogananda translates one of her “ecstatic songs”. 

0:00 The "Veiled Prophetic Guidance"

28:10 Discourse on Mirabai;

34:10 Mirabai's song;

47:25 Setting an example.

Links discussed in the podcast: 
https://www.youtube.com/live/Ii06QBvFl38?feature=share 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theosophical_Society 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_Club 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanatana_Goswami 
http://yogananda.com.au/monastics-talks/Bhaktananda_Love1.html 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last section of chapter 7 from: 
“Several students put rupees in Bhaduri’s slippers...“ 
To end of the chapter.  
 

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 7 from: 
“On my way home from school...“ 
To 
“... eyes held a hidden divine laughter” 

Nike rejoins us we reflect on the beautiful 2023 Convocation. In this episode Yogananda visits the great yogi, Bhaduri Mahasaya, who explains why he confines himself within the walls of his own home, away from the public. We discuss an example of power of delusion using a story from God Talks with Arjuna. Yogananda gives us a glimpse of the great Master's vitality and energy, and humour, despite his age and outward appearance. 

0:00 Convocation;

20:28 The "impromptu visit";

52:26 The delusion example — Karna vs. Arjuna from the Mahabharata;

1:08:15 The inner sanctuary;

1:21:19 - Two saints meditate;

1:32:43 - Mangoes and laughter.

Links discussed in the podcast: 
https://www.youtube.com/live/9bEmUWA0mq0?feature=share 
https://www.youtube.com/live/1cNWUpRIyf4?feature=share 
https://www.youtube.com/live/-QmjE6IFJdA?feature=share&t=1552 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next section of chapter 7 from: 
“Those letters come from far-off America...“ 
To 
“...The only indispensable is Love.” 

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This episode covers the start of chapter 7 from: 

“I saw a yogi remain in the air...“ 

To 

“...to all the attributes of God.” 

Some guests rejoin us for the Levitating Saint, another of the list of spectacular titles in the book. We talk about the great saint Bhaduri Mahasaya, his preference of seclusion and superconsciousness. Mukunda’s inquisitive nature and love for pilgrimages is discussed and lessons for our own lives are drawn out. 

0:00 Welcome Nik;

2:07 Expectations from the chapter 7;

9:00 Inquisitiveness;

13:14 The Master and his Magic;

35:37 Levitating in seclusion;

49:10 Pilgrimage;

59:59 Fun and games - speaking of rare Masters;

Links discussed in the podcast: 

https://archive.vcu.edu/english/engweb/transcendentalism/authors/emerson/essays/oversoul.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhastrika

Jules-Bois: https://snaccooperative.org/view/6599171

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Émile_Coué

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levitation_of_saints 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next section of chapter 7 from: 

“On my way home from school...“ 

To 

“... eyes held a hidden divine laughter” 

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This episode covers the next section of chapter 6 from: 
“Amidst piercing sound-explosions...“ 
To 
The end of the Chapter.   

The life-changing event prompted Soham Swami to redirect his focus from the dangerous realm of tiger taming to a more introspective and profound path – the taming of his inner beasts. The intense confrontation with Raja Begum led him to realize the significance of a true Guru who helps him to overcome material desires and open the doors to the soul.

0:00 Sun Block;

2:30 The first ever injury, self-inflicted?;

12:10 A struggle to the death;

17:15 The value of a human life;

28:50 To transform yourself;

40:30 I found my guru;

50:20 Reflections on the chapter;

55:00 Looking ahead.

Links discussed in the podcast: 
Tiger (Soham) Swami’s Guru:  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibbetibaba 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 7 from: 
“I saw a yogi remain in the air...“ 
To 
“...to all the attributes of God.” 

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