Yogananda Podcast

This episode covers the start of chapter 31 to: 
“their refulgent forms vanished. The room darkened...” 
Summary: 
This unique chapter covers a first person account of how it was to be with the Avatar Lahiri Mahashaya's. We explore Srimati Kashi Moni’s background, including her marriage age and the mystical experience that transformed her perception of Lahiri Mahashaya from husband to guru. The conversation delved into the cultural and spiritual significance of the encounter, including the respectful language used and the implications of the angels' (devata’s) visitation. We also discussed the reference to John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and its interpretation regarding gender and spiritual awakening. 
0:00 Expectations from the chapter; 
9:48 Meeting Srimati Kashi Moni; 
22:22 Husband to Guru; 
31:40 The best Chorus; 
41:12 Looking Ahead. 
Links discussed in the episode; 
https://knarf.english.upenn.edu/Milton/pl4.html 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 31 from: 
“My guru asked me to receive initiation into Kriya...” 
to 
“...for sharing with me her wondrous experiences”. 
 
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This episode covers the last part of chapter 30 from: 
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...” 
to the end of the chapter 
Summary: 
In this section of the chapter Paramahamsa Yogananda explores Guruji's prayer and the biblical references to Elijah and Elisha, discussing how these stories relate to the concept of miracles. We share our personal experiences of miracles, both grand and mundane, and examined Guruji's explanation that everything is a miracle. Guruji's warns us about Maya, Satan or illusion, and its role as the cosmic magician's plan to divert us from spirit to matter. We reflect the chapter and how Guruji skilfully weaves together scientific concepts, biblical passages, and personal stories to explain the nature of miracles and their place in the universe. 
0:00 Prior Episode; 
2:30 The Prayer; 
12:40 What is a Miracle?; 
34:05 Masters and Miracles; 
30:55 Maya; 
40:25 Reflections on the chapter. 
Links discussed in the episode; 
https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2022/03/16/master-and-the-miracle-of-the-fish-master-appears-to-devotees-a-devotee-story/ 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 31 to: 
“their refulgent forms vanished. The room darkened...” 
 
#autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda 
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from: 
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...” 
to 
“... I looked up to the throbbing stream of lifetrons and spoke entreatingly. " 
Summary: 
This section of the book Paramahansa Yogananda focuses on the concept of life as a motion picture and using his experiences with visions of war and suffering. We explore the philosophical implications of viewing the world as an illusion, including how this perspective can affect one's compassion and understanding of suffering. We also study Guruji's profound meditation experiences, where he saw his physical form transform into light and felt a sense of weightlessness.  
0:00 Prior Episode; 
2.09 Newsreel vision; 
11:00 Teaching on Maya; 
19:30 Understanding Maya;; 
22:50 The Cosmic Light; 
34:42 Looking Ahead. 
 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 30 from: 
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...” 
to the end of the chapter 
#autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda 
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from: 
“In 1915, shortly after I had entered the Swami Order, I witnessed...” 
to 
“...making them actors as well as audience in His planetary theatre." 
Summary: 
This section of the chapter explains how historical events (1915) influenced Paramahansa Yogananda’s meditation practices and enhanced his understanding of consciousness. We examine various aspects of Guruji's teachings, including visualization, dreams, and the nature of consciousness transfer, while also analysing how cinematic techniques can portray spiritual experiences. The discussion concluded with an exploration of how life itself can be seen as a cosmic motion picture, with humans having the ability to shape their internal environment through divine intentions.  
0:00 Prior Episode; 
1:43 Strange Vision; 
20:40 Lauren chants; 
27:35 Relativity of human consciousness; 
48:38 Looking Ahead. 
Links discussed in this episode:  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipoli_campaign; 
 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from: 
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...” 
to 
“... I looked up to the throbbing stream of lifetrons and spoke entreatingly. " 
#autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda 
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from: 
“Masters who are able to materialise and dematerialise their bodies...” 
to 
“...rise up as master of maya, knowing his dominion over the cosmos." 
Summary: 
Paramahansa Yogananda describes a masters' abilities to materialize and dematerialize their bodies, and examining scientific perspectives on reality and consciousness. Reva joins us as we delve into the principles of yoga, gravity, and relativity, with parallel discussion of how time dilation occurs due to gravity and velocity, while also covering Guruji's teachings on light and the nature of masters.  
0:00 Prior Episode; 
2:10 Infinite mass; 
25:15 Let there be light; 
37:40 The law of miracles; 
55:15 Looking Ahead. 
Links discussed in this episode:  
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky 
Space-time curvature https://youtu.be/AwhKZ3fd9JA?si=tvB7ZqFX6f4CUMnL 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from: 
“In 1915, shortly after I had entered the Swami Order, I witnessed...” 
to 
“...making them actors as well as audience in His planetary theatre." 
#autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda 
Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India 
#SRF #YSS