Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 10: Yogananda and the East-West hybrid

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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