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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 1: Paramahansa Yogananda reflects
Manage episode 431506245 series 2907022
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 hindsight we unwrap the balance between intuition and doubt, and the concept of karma. The discussion also touched on the role of a guru (Sri Yukteswar) in spiritual progress, the challenges faced by young yogis, and the importance of meditation in our daily routines.
0:28 Summary of prior episode;
1:29 Expectations from this new chapter;
5:51 The plea;
27:25 The hint;
41:45 The betrayal;
51:40 How to fail Chris' pop quiz;
59:30 Looking ahead to the next episode.
Links discussed in this episode:
https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/beyond-thought-and-intellect-the-unlimited-insight-of-soul-intuition
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 13:
“The following morning I sought out Behari Pundit...”
to
“...walked briskly toward the outlying village of Ranbajpur.”
#autobiographyofayogi
#autobiographylinebyline
#paramahansayogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi
awake.minute
Self-Realization Fellowship
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
#SRF #YSS
179 episodes
Manage episode 431506245 series 2907022
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 hindsight we unwrap the balance between intuition and doubt, and the concept of karma. The discussion also touched on the role of a guru (Sri Yukteswar) in spiritual progress, the challenges faced by young yogis, and the importance of meditation in our daily routines.
0:28 Summary of prior episode;
1:29 Expectations from this new chapter;
5:51 The plea;
27:25 The hint;
41:45 The betrayal;
51:40 How to fail Chris' pop quiz;
59:30 Looking ahead to the next episode.
Links discussed in this episode:
https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/beyond-thought-and-intellect-the-unlimited-insight-of-soul-intuition
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 13:
“The following morning I sought out Behari Pundit...”
to
“...walked briskly toward the outlying village of Ranbajpur.”
#autobiographyofayogi
#autobiographylinebyline
#paramahansayogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi
awake.minute
Self-Realization Fellowship
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
#SRF #YSS
179 episodes
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