Yogananda Podcast

This episode covers the start of chapter 30 to: 
“...but what gravitation and electricity are, no mortal knoweth.” 
Summary: 
As we start this heavy chapter and think about our expectations, the chapter explores miracles and religious perspectives, with particular focus on Leo Tolstoy's teachings and their connection to nonviolence. We review Tolstoy's views on Christianity and his similarities with Mahatma Gandhi, discussing his writings and experiences that challenged traditional religious practices. The discussion concluded with an exploration of scientific principles and the limitations of human understanding, touching on concepts like Maya and the mysteries of the universe. 
0:00 Expectations from the chapter; 
6:20 Leo Tolstoy and Nicholas Roerich footnote; 
20:00 The (complete) three hermits story; 
38:50 Duality in the physical creation; 
38:50 Duality in the physical creation; 
55:10 Maya; 
1:06:30 Looking Ahead. 
Links discussed in the chapter:  
Kingdom of God is within you - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43302/43302-h/43302-h.htm 
Letter to a Hindu - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7176/7176-h/7176-h.htm 
Three Hermits complete story – https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2896/ 
Three hermits animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEu8i1FblCg 
Tolstoy’s twenty three tales: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/t/tolstoy/23_tales/cache/23_tales.pdf 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi 
 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from: 
“To surmount maya was the task assigned to the human race...” 
to 
“...but that atomic energy is essentially mind-stuff". 
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This episode covers the last part of chapter 29 from: 
“Rabindranath invited me to stay overnight in the guest house...” 
to the end of the chapter. 
Summary: 
Today we focus on Rabindranath Tagore's educational philosophy and cultural impact, including his approach to teaching and the universal themes in his poetry. We also explored Tagore's influence on education through his university and his use of literature to inspire students from diverse backgrounds. We concluded with reflections on Tagore's legacy and his contributions to India's cultural standing, including his educational methods and philosophical ideas. 
0:00 Previous episode; 
2:00 Singing together; 
9:40 Poetry; 
17:00 Gitanjali 35 Poem; 
29:00 Reflections on the chapter 
Links discussed in the chapter:  
https://youtu.be/rSk5rmTLgyg?si=ppjPZ5BPaLUm03jg 
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- Swachh Bharat ka Irada Kar Liya Hum Ne – https://youtu.be/phIuP8XU9KQ?si=dQcPQlHbcupy-VJw 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 30 to: 
“...but what gravitation and electricity are, no mortal knoweth.” 
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 29 from: 
“About two years after founding the Ranchi school...” 
to  
“...Dwijendra, was a deep-seeing philosopher, beloved even by birds and woodland creatures”. 
Summary: 
As Paramahansa Yogananda and Rabindranath Tagore share some divine fellowship and compare teaching techniques, guruji takes a moment to appreciate the flesh and blood form of the divine artist of India. We also take a deeper look into the family history of this most significant lineage.  
0:00 Previous episode; 
2:45 Tagore the man; 
9:31 Golden silence; 
29:51 Ideal settings 
40:19 The Tagore legends; 
53:01 Emerson footnote  
Links discussed in the chapter:  
https://yogananda.org/blog/paramahansa-yogananda-on-using-the-power-of-initiative-to-achieve-your-goals 
https://yogananda.org/teachings-library/the-power-of-silence-creating-quiet-time-in-our-lives-2023-srf-world-convocation 
https://yssofindia.org/teachings-library/change-your-life-with-the-practice-of-silence-by-swami-jayananda-giri 
https://yogananda.org/summer-program-for-children-and-teens 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 29 from: 
“Rabindranath invited me to stay overnight in the guest house...” 
to the end of the chapter. 
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This episode covers the start of chapter 29 to: 
“...Tagore’s version of an old Bengali song, “Light the Lamp of Thy Love.” 
Summary: 
As Paramahansa Yogananda speaks so fondly of Rabindranath Tagore's achievements and influence both in and beyond India, we explore Tagore's educational legacy through Shantiniketan and Viswa Bharati University, discussing his approach to teaching and integration of music, literature, and self-realization. We also reflect on Tagore's treatments of critics, his cultural impact, and snippets of his wonderful Nobel prize acceptance speech. 
8:40 Singing as natural expression; 
20:50 Tagore's critics; 
32:58 Unhypnotized by flattery; 
35:50 Light the lamp of thy love; 
42:00 Looking Ahead. 
Links discussed in the chapter:  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visva-Bharati_University 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jana_Gana_Mana 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xwWRPXfJk0 
crpf.gov.in/writereaddata/images/pdf/Gitanjali.pdf 
https://ia601502.us.archive.org/0/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.52214/2015.52214.Rabindra-Nath-Tagore-Letters-To-A-Friend_text.pdf 
https://poets.org/poem/gitanjali-27 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQUEZjVkKTw 
 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 29 from: 
“About two years after founding the Ranchi school...” 
to  
“...Dwijendra, was a deep-seeing philosopher, beloved even by birds and woodland creatures”. 
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This episode covers the last part of chapter 28 from: 
“I returned to Ranchi a few days later...” 
to the end of the chapter 
Summary: 
Paramahansa Yogananda’s search for the reincarnated Kashi in Kolkata comes to a beautiful crescendo and an emotional encounter with Kashi's new family to be. We examined Guruji's abilities to detect electrical impulses and translate them into profound intuitive understanding of the direction he should traverse, while also discussing the concept of memory and reincarnation from both eastern and biblical perspectives. The discussion concluded with an analysis of Guruji's interventions in physical spaces and his mystical experiences, including the significance of wearing ochre robes in the Swami order and the importance of genuine spiritual advancement. 
1:22 Prior Episode; 
2:50 Finding Kashi; 
14:26 Homing in; 
26:22 Fulfilling the eternal promise; 
39:55 Footnote; 
49:44 Reflections on the chapter. 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 29 to: 
“...Tagore’s version of an old Bengali song, “Light the Lamp of Thy Love.” 
#autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda 
Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India 
#SRF #YSS