Best Paramahansa Yogananda Podcasts (2024)

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda’s trials 41:41

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “I was not sure of the way...” to “...Such faith in the directions given.” Summary: Makunda's long and tiresome journey has a deeper meaning associated with his growth – as with all good and worthwhile journies in our life. We share our personal experiences of hospitality and its biblical spiritual s…

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A Spiritual Approach to Family Life | How-to-Live Talk | Sister Priya 50:49

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Sep 1, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #KriyaYoga Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Priya shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda about how to make spirituality the center of family life. As the supreme goal of life is to realize your Divine nature, you can anchor all aspects of life in your personal relationship with God. Along with th…

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A Heart Aflame — Developing a Loving Relationship With God | Sri Daya Mata 43:01

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Jul 21, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #yogananda #KriyaYoga Sri Daya Mata, beloved third president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can find the perfect, all-fulfilling love that every human being yearns to experience — by cultivating an intimate, personal relationship …

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Choosing to Be a Conqueror — That Is the Remedy! | Brother Chidananda 12:19

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Jul 3, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #KriyaYoga No matter what difficulties the world or we are going through, it is possible to overcome any consciousness of being a victim by choosing instead to instill in ourselves the victorious consciousness of a spiritual conqueror.That is a central message that Brother Chidananda, president and spiri…

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Workshop: Finding Spiritual Balance in Your Life | How-to-Live Inspirational Service | Sister Ranjana 1:00:21

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Jun 30, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #yogananda #KriyaYoga Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Ranjana shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda’s “how-to-live” teachings in this class which includes time for a “workshop” centered on learning practical ways of finding balance in your life. What are your own priorities as you pursue your spiritual g…

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Developing an Unconquerable Will | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | Brother Achalananda 48:25

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Jun 23, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #yogananda #KriyaYoga Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Achalananda shares wisdom from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda on the relationship between energy and will power, how to use will to overcome habits and achieve our goals, and what it means to cultivate divine will on the spiritual path.This tal…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 2: Sacrosanct and sacred customs 48:17

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The following morning I sought out Behari Pundit...” to “...walked briskly toward the outlying village of Ranbajpur.” Summary: Mukunda is ecstatic to have a starting point for his much sought-after sojourn to the Himalayas via the sleepless saint: Ram Gopal Mazumdar. Along his route he visits the bl…

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Self-Esteem: A Spiritual Perspective | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | Mukti Mata 57:18

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#ParamahansaYogananda #yogananda #KriyaYoga Mukti Mata (1922 – 2008), a nun and minister of SRF who became a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 1945, discusses the necessity of self-esteem from the perspective of the soul — the higher Self — and what it truly means to be successful at fulfilling the purpose of life according to the ancient wisdom…

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Yogananda’s “Super-Art of Living” and the Benefits of Scheduling Your Life | Brother Chidananda 11:44

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May 3, 2023 • #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #KriyaYoga In this excerpt from the talk “The Transformative Power of Kriya Yoga” Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, discusses the great benefit we gain from following Paramahansa Yogananda’s simply stated yet profound instr…

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“The Importance of a True Guru” by Brother Anandamoy 1:05:03

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Apr 21, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #yogananda #KriyaYoga Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Anandamoy shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the role of a true guru in this world and the qualities that a seeker can develop to truly benefit from the guru-disciple relationship.This talk was recorded at the 1976 SRF Convocation in Los Angel…

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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 1: Paramahansa Yogananda reflects 1:00:33

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This episode covers the first part of chapter 13: “Please permit me to go to the Himalayas...” to “...my conscience smote me at the thought of leaving my guru.” Summary: Mukunda's desire of samadhi bliss through the Himalayan solitudes is the main topic of this section. As Paramahansa Yogananda carefully reflects on this episode of his life with hi…

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The Personal Approach to God | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | Brother Bhaktananda 1:02:58

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Mar 24, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #KriyaYoga Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Bhaktananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can learn to experience the constant presence of God — by meditation and by cultivating the habit of remembering Him with love all day long.Drawing from his many years of training as a dire…

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Sustaining a Joyful Heart in Times of Adversity | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | 56:08

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Mar 17, 2023 #SRFConvocation #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Sevananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how our true soul-nature can be expressed regardless of the inevitable tests and trials of life.By drawing on the power of meditation and then facing our challenges, we can recognize and utiliz…

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Building Our Relationships on a Spiritual Foundation | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | Sister Bhakti 1:03:09

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Mar 10, 2023 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #KriyaYoga Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Bhakti shares insights from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda about how to make our relationships more harmonious by first developing our relationship with the Divine. This talk was recorded at the 2015 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles.“The grea…

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Removing Mental Ruts With New Ways of Living | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | Brother Vishwananda 1:04:42

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Jan 27, 2023 • #ParamahansaYogananda #yogananda #PurposeOfLife Self-Realization Fellowship Vice-President Brother Vishwananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the science of ridding ourselves of negative habits and developing positive habits, and achieving the greatest dream of the human heart — oneness with the bliss of the Divine.Broth…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 20: Sri Yukteswar’s leela 1:16:35

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 12: “My guru personally attended to the details...” to “...and egotism whose fall is the height of a man.” Summary: In this section Sri Yukteswar shows us the way to outwit unscrupulous souls seeking to take advantage of us. We reflect on more of Sri Yukteswar’s traits and qualities, precisely as Paramah…

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A Portable Paradise: Sustaining the Strength and Inspiration of Divine Fellowship Wherever You Go | 2024 SRF World Convocation | Sister Draupadi 1:04:44

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Streamed live on Jul 20, 2024 #SRFConvocation #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda Spiritual upliftment and enthusiasm gained in the company of fellow seekers is truly sustaining, but it can fade after a time if we don’t know how to hold onto it. Speaking at the close of the 2024 SRF World Convocation, Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Draupadi sh…

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Satsanga With Brother Chidananda Ft. Brother Vishwananda | 2024 SRF World Convocation 1:07:34

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Streamed live on 19 July 2024 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation We invite you to join us for this special opportunity to spend time with Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, in a spirit of divine fellowship — absorbing the wisdom and joy and encouragement fo…

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Highest Expression of Friendship: The Sacred Bond Between Guru and Disciple | 2024 Convocation | Brother Bhumananda 57:44

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Streamed live on Jul 19, 2024 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation On the spiritual path we often feel the need for a guide we can trust, who truly understands us and always acts for our highest good. Paramahansa Yogananda said: “The guru-disciple relationship is the highest expression of friendship, for it is based on unconditional div…

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Satsanga (Questions and Answers) | 2024 SRF World Convocation | Sister Nandini 59:20

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Streamed live on Jul 18, 2024 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation It can be difficult to find answers to our heart’s deepest questions on how to live as spiritual being in this material world. Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Nandini answers questions submitted by Self-Realization Fellowship students and members on applying Param…

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Intuition: Nurturing the Love and Wisdom That Come From Meditation | 2024 SRF World Convocation | Brother Govindananda 1:01:54

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Streamed live 12 hours ago #Yogananda #SRFConvocation #HowToLive In this complex world, understanding and inner guidance to help us make life’s decisions can seem out of reach. Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Govindananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how meditation gives us a perception of our real nature, as souls. He expla…

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Forging a Personal Connection With the Divine | 2024 SRF World Convocation | Sister Ranjana 1:01:59

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Streamed live on 16 July 2024 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation While we all yearn for spiritual connection, sometimes the Divine can seem distant and unattainable. In this talk, Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Ranjana shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how a life built on the foundation of inner meditative communion …

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Satsanga (Questions and Answers) | 2024 SRF World Convocation | Sister Brahmani 59:54

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Streamed live 16 July 2024 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation The deepest answers our hearts yearn to know — about how to live from our true nature as the soul — can be difficult to find. Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Brahmani draws from the “how-to-live” teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda to answer questions submitted by Sel…

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Using the Mirror of Introspection for All-Round Success | 2024 SRF World Convocation | Brother Satyananda 59:42

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Streamed live on Jul 16, 2024 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation Sometimes it can be hard to know how to make real, lasting, positive change in our lives. Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Satyananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how self-analysis develops awareness of the inner flow of thoughts and habit patterns…

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Evening Meditation With SRF Monastic Brother Tyagananda | 2024 SRF World Convocation 59:29

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Streamed live #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation Join Self-Realization Fellowship for a one-hour meditation led by an SRF monastic, as part of the 2024 SRF World Convocation — a free weeklong program of talks on Paramahansa Yogananda’s “how-to-live” teachings and meditation techniques, guided group meditations and kirtans (devotional …

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Allowing Joy to Be a Part of Our Everyday Lives | 2024 SRF World Convocation | Brother Kamalananda Ft. Brother Chidananda 1:02:24

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Streamed live #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SRFConvocation The joys life brings can often feel fleeting, yet inwardly we know there must be a joy that endures. In this talk, Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Kamalananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how our actions, decisions, and meditative efforts can all serve to expand …

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 19: Sri Yukteswar transforms a cynical magistrate 53:26

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12:“Men who were pridefully conscious of their wealth...”to“...ignorant men who are not seeking God, and wise men who are.” Summary: Sri Yukteswar’s influence on those around him was not limited to dedicated devotees, but also to visiting magistrates! We focus on the importance of humility, respect, and …

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 18: Sri Yukteswar tells us to be less bookish 1:02:44

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Master stressed on other occasions the futility...” to “...His ego is pleased, that he can grasp such erudition.” Summary: We discuss the importance of understanding sacred writings through careful and deliberate reading, rather than focusing on quote memorisation and dinner conversation topic build…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 17: Sri Yukteswar’s challenge to phoney philosophers 1:00:13

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Among the philosophers, professors, lawyers...” to “...to any scourging inner discipline!” Summary: The guests that came to visit Sri Yukteswar’s hermitage did not always leave with their pre-conceptions intact, indeed they were jarred and dissected to the point of no return. What lessons should we …

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Consciously Exhale with Lillah Schwartz 55:16

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Lillah Schwartz isn't your average yoga instructor. With over four decades of experience, she's honed her craft to blend expertise with compassion, guiding students and fellow instructors toward physical vitality, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening. Her journey, marked by personal injury and profound self-discovery, fuels her dedication to …

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 16: Bending Rules 58:04

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Sri Yukteswar’s mother lived in the...” to “... finding God will mean the funeral of all sorrows.” Summary: This section covers the subtle balancing act that is played by both the parent and the child for a harmonious, nurturing and growth facilitating symbiotic relationship. Shankaracharya, Sri Yuk…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 15: Conquering Lust 1:26:13

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “My guru mixed freely with men and women...” to “...a love solitary because omnipresent.” Summary: The soul's is birthless, genderless and transcendent. Sri Yukteswar helps us to understand these high principles through some profound and inspirational philosophical dialogue. We reflect on how to live…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 14: The Curious Case of Kumar 1:50:59

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “During my early months with Master I experienced...” to “...his bounty pouring peacefully over my being.” Summary: Mukunda is an exemplary of leader – even from a young age, including the appointment as a young supervisor of the Hermitage. We discuss the challenges of leadership roles, and the case …

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 13: Sri Yukteswar’s dissections cut deep 1:18:49

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “During my early months with Master I experienced...” to “...his bounty pouring peacefully over my being.” Summary: The extrapolation of Sri Yukteswar’s critical attitude goes even further in this section with a special focus on how he would respond to devotees that resisted the dissection of their e…

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Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with Phillip Wilder 57:21

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Dr. Phillip M. Wilder is an associate professor of literacy at Clemson University, where his research explores how youth and educators practice nonviolent communication. With over two decades of experience leading international educational partnerships, Phillip creates educational programs which emphasize conscious communication and cultivate peace…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 12: Contrasting a parent with a Guru 1:58:03

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “It was Master’s practice to point out...” to “... permitted the fitful sleep of ignorance.” Summary: This episode focusses on the themes of self-criticism, constructive feedback, and the challenges of ‘converting’ individuals toward the spiritual path. We also delved into the complexities of concept…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 11: Letting Sri Yukteswar destroy your ego 1:09:13

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “My guru could not be bribed...” to “...win a farther dominion—in men’s souls.” Summary: How could bribery be used in the Guru-disciple relationship? We discuss this, along with the importance of discipline and loyalty through mundane tasks. The unique and fascinating leadership style of our paramgur…

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Yama and Niyama: “How-to-Live” Skills for Inner Strength and Freedom | Brother Chidananda 54:46

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Nov 4, 2022 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #Patanjali Brother Chidananda dives deeply into the subject of yama and niyama, the spiritual rules comprising the first two steps in the Eightfold Path of Yoga of Patanjali (enumerated in the Yoga Sutras). Brother Chidananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda and his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar, on…

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A World in Transition | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | Brother Anandamoy 53:45

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Oct 21, 2022 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #InnerPeace Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016), a much-loved and respected minister of Self-Realization Fellowship, explains how we can get beyond too much thinking about the future by concentrating instead on the true source of security to be found in communion with the Divine. He points out that this ea…

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Awakening Divine Memory | How-to-Live Talk With Meditation | Brother Ritananda 55:32

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Oct 14, 2022 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #Awakening Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Ritananda shares wisdom from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda on the importance of cultivating both human and divine memory.Brother Ritananda explains that a better memory helps us on the spiritual path because we can concentrate better, which i…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 10: Yogananda and the East-West hybrid 54:44

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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 …

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Bringing the Power of Joy Into Our Lives | How-to-Live Inspirational Talk | Brother Achalananda 57:27

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Oct 7, 2022 #JoyfulLiving #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda Brother Achalananda, a senior monk and minister of Self-Realization Fellowship, shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda about the relationship between love and seeking joy — and how to bring more joy into our lives by seeking it inside our soul in deep meditation. For then we go to the so…

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How to Find Peace in Today’s World | How-to-Live Talk With Meditation | Brother Sevananda 54:59

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Sep 30, 2022 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #InnerPeace Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Sevananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how to seek peace for the world by first finding peace within oneself.As Paramahansaji has said: “Peace in the world starts with peace in individual hearts.”This talk, which was given at SRF Glend…

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The Yoga Sadhana That Brings God’s Love and Bliss | Sri Mrinalini Mata 47:30

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Sep 23, 2022 #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #DivineLove Sri Mrinalini Mata, fourth president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, gave this this talk in 1977, at the close of a four-month visit to YSS locations in India. She was then vice president of SRF and traveling with SRF nun Uma Mata. Yogoda Satsanga Society of…

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Conch Shells in Kurukshetra Battle: Spiritual Talk on Bhagavad Gita - II | Swami Smaranananda Giri 1:15:25

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Streamed live on Jun 3, 2023 #Yogananda #KriyaYoga #YogaMeditation Join us for the concluding talk in a two-part series on the theme “The Conch Shells in Kurukshetra Battle: Inner Vibratory Battle in Meditation” on the Bhagavad Gita’s immortal dialogue between soul and Spirit as interpreted by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda in God Talks With Arjuna.…

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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 9: Sri Yukteswar’s chelas 1:06:16

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Master always had young chelas (disciples)...” to “...change the orientation of human thought.” Summary: This episode focuses on spiritual education of young disciples, the importance of devotion, discipline, and discipleship in the context of Sri Yukteswar’s ashram. They also explored the linguisti…

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Conch Shells in Kurukshetra Battle: Spiritual Talk on Bhagavad Gita - I | Swami Smaranananda Giri 1:15:50

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Streamed live on May 20, 2023 #Yogananda #KriyaYoga #YogaMeditation Join us for the first in a two-part inspirational discourse on the Bhagavad Gita’s immortal dialogue between soul and Spirit as interpreted by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda in God Talks With Arjuna. The speaker, Swami Smaranananda Giri, a senior YSS sannyasi, delves into the blowin…

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Closing Programme with an Inspirational Talk | Swami Chidananda Giri | YSS Sangam2023 1:14:45

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Streamed live on Feb 16, 2023 • #ParamahansaYogananda #YSS #Yogananda After a five-day immersion in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, all those who would have joined together for this special programme will look forward to holding on to that tangible feeling of Divine Presence — blessings that are the hallmark of such a Sangam. In the closing…

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Tapping into the Inner Source of Strength and Wisdom through Meditation | YSS Sangam 2023 | Swami Kamalananda 1:02:32

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Streamed live on Feb 14, 2023 #paramahansayogananda #YSS #Yogananda It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the stress and pressures of everyday life and become distracted in our divine pursuit by the expectations placed upon us by others and society. But we already have within us the all-solacing peace, wisdom, and intoxicating happiness. All one needs …

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Seeing the Light in Everyone with Richard Burdick 52:19

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Reverend Richard Burdick is the Senior Minister at Unity North Atlanta Church. He has many years of experience with growing and nurturing spiritual communities, with a special focus on unity between faiths and denominations. Richard is an ordained and licensed Unity and Interfaith Minister, who completed extensive study in Religious Science, and pa…

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