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Conversations with Yogananda

Join Asha Nayaswami in the in-depth exploration of this book of short stories, answered questions, and brief talks with Paramhansa Yogananda.

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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How to Become a Master in This Life

How to Become a Master in This Life

Hong-Sau in the spine • How to become a master in this life • Yogananda’s thoughts on hypnotism • Two kinds of poverty •... Read more

7 May 2019

1hr 18mins

Ranked #2

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Why Practice Kriya Yoga?

Why Practice Kriya Yoga?

Is it permissible to kill insects like mosquitos or flies • Where do germs come from? • Mahatma Gandhi practiced Kriya Y... Read more

19 Sep 2017

1hr 47mins

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Ranked #3

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How to Overcome Suffering

How to Overcome Suffering

“I scold those who listen” • How to pray to God • Judging the spiritual attainment of others • What pleases the guru? • ... Read more

4 Jun 2019

1hr 11mins

Ranked #4

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Talk 113

Talk 113

Conversations 407-409

1 Oct 2019

1hr 15mins

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Ranked #5

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Talk 112

Talk 112

Swami Kriyananda was often present when Yogananda spoke privately with other close disciples, when he received visitors ... Read more

23 Jul 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #6

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Master’s Predictions

Master’s Predictions

Yogananda’s thoughts about the 20th century wars • The Cold War as a world war • Coming trials for humanity • Master’s p... Read more

23 Oct 2018

1hr 14mins

Ranked #7

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How to Cultivate Intuition

How to Cultivate Intuition

The purpose of spiritual organization • The need for intuition • What to do at the end of meditation techniques • How is... Read more

24 Jul 2018

1hr 10mins

Ranked #8

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How to Develop Humility

How to Develop Humility

The importance of deep relaxation in meditation • Visualizations for relaxing the body • Sitting completely still • Visi... Read more

27 Nov 2018

1hr 14mins

Ranked #9

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Living in the Now

Living in the Now

Living in the now • The world, from a God’s-eye perspective • Nostalgia, regret, hope, fear (Conversations with Yoganand... Read more

27 Mar 2018

1hr 14mins

Ranked #10

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The Importance of Kriya Yoga

The Importance of Kriya Yoga

The importance of Kriya Yoga • How to practice Kriya • How many Kriyas? • What causes the Kundalini to rise? • Should we... Read more

2 Jan 2018

1hr 16mins

Ranked #11

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What Was Yogananda Like? Personal Qualities, Characteristics

What Was Yogananda Like? Personal Qualities, Characteristics

What was Yogananda like? Personal qualities, characteristics • A Master lives in the moment • Intuition on the spiritual... Read more

17 Jul 2018

1hr 13mins

Ranked #12

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Does Satan Really Exist? What Is Evil?

Does Satan Really Exist? What Is Evil?

Is there something at the controls of the universe? • Does Satan really exist? What is evil? (Conversations with Yoganan... Read more

18 Sep 2018

1hr 12mins

Ranked #13

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What Was Yogananda Like?

What Was Yogananda Like?

Divine Mother appears and speaks to Yogananda at a Christmas meditation • What was Yogananda like? Personal qualities, c... Read more

10 Jul 2018

1hr 15mins

Ranked #14

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Who Were the Masters in Former Lives?

Who Were the Masters in Former Lives?

Who was Lahiri Mahasaya in a former life? • Who was Babaji in a former life? • Yogananda as Arjuna in a former life • Bh... Read more

16 Oct 2018

1hr 17mins

Ranked #15

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This Life: Dream or Reality?

This Life: Dream or Reality?

What does it take to have a relationship with someone also deeply serious on the spiritual path? • Master often compared... Read more

19 Feb 2019

1hr 11mins

Ranked #16

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God is the Guru: How to Develop Devotion

God is the Guru: How to Develop Devotion

God is the guru • How to find God • How to develop devotion (Conversations with Yogananda: 290-291)

6 Mar 2018

1hr 13mins

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