Leo Cocks shares his beautiful life experiences with Paramahansa Yogananda. He talks about self-transformation and unconditional love in such a heartfelt way that it warrants an entire hour discussion on these important topics. Our friend Deeksha joins us during her lunch break to share her unique reflections.  0:00 Meet Deeksha;  7:56 Summary of Minute;  10:47 Memoires of Leo Cocks;  33:24 Psychiatry vs Guruchiatry;  1:05:22 Pictures from the minute and closing Prayer. References: Leo Cocks Book: I Became My Heart. Brother Ananadamoy's talk: https://yssofindia.org/blog/your-thoughts-can-change-your-life

Leo Cocks shares his beautiful life experiences with Paramahansa Yogananda. He talks about self-transformation and unconditional love in such a heartfelt way that it warrants an entire hour discussion on these important topics. Our friend Deeksha joins us during her lunch break to share her unique reflections.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a79DRItc1Q&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Deeksha; 7:56 Summary of Minute; 10:47 Memoires of Leo Cocks; 33:24 Psychiatry vs Guruchiatry; 1:05:22 Pictures from the minute and closing Prayer. References: Leo Cocks Book: I Became My Heart. Brother Ananadamoy's talk: <a href="https://yssofindia.org/blog/your-thoughts-can-change-your-life" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yssofindia.org/blog/your-thoughts-can-change-your-life</a>

Minute 58: Psychiatry vs Guruchiatry (C) 

The unique oratory skills of Brother Anandamoy, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, beautifully expressed the main theme of this minute: rechannelling. Through George Harrison we discuss how this was achieved through sound and through Sister Parvati through outward sight and inner vision. We dissect these topics with sniper like precision!  0:00 William the Conqueror;  5:37 Summary of Minute;  7:02 George Harrison and gifting the AoY;  18:01 Brother Anandamoy;  39:00 Sister Parvati. Brother Anandamoy's book referenced by Priyank:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RYME4lvhvvsGP3aAogO6QajobuioLKu3/view?usp=sharing Brother Anandamoy's talk on Loyalty:  https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/

The unique oratory skills of Brother Anandamoy, a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, beautifully expressed the main theme of this minute: rechannelling. Through George Harrison we discuss how this was achieved through sound and through Sister Parvati through outward sight and inner vision. We dissect these topics with sniper like precision!  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6skQ4JGls&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> William the Conqueror; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6skQ4JGls&amp;t=337s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:37</a> Summary of Minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6skQ4JGls&amp;t=422s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7:02</a> George Harrison and gifting the AoY; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6skQ4JGls&amp;t=1081s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">18:01</a> Brother Anandamoy; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP6skQ4JGls&amp;t=2340s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">39:00</a> Sister Parvati. Brother Anandamoy's book referenced by Priyank: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RYME4lvhvvsGP3aAogO6QajobuioLKu3/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RYME4lvhvvsGP3aAogO6QajobuioLKu3/view?usp=sharing</a> Brother Anandamoy's talk on Loyalty: <a href="https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/</a>

Minute 57: Pranam Brother Anandamoy

Paramahansa Yogananda tells us about electrical pathways in the brain, but we ask the difficult question – why do we take the paths that we take in life? What grooves do our lives follow? How does Kriya help determine the path? The latter question is answered by Dr Andrew Newberg, confirming Yogananda was talking of neuroplasticity some 50 years before modern-day scientists. Fellow devotee Marguerite, who is great supporter of the podcast, joins us to share her insightful reflections. 0:00 Meet Marguarite;14:55 Summary of the minute and Yogananda's advanced vocabulary;21:20 Preparing for death;29:13 Neuroplasticity;59:47 Marguerite's feedback about our podcast.Hear more about Dr. Andrew Newberg and brain scans in Minute 42.Book discussed in this minute: Death: An Inside Story by Sadhguru

Paramahansa Yogananda tells us about electrical pathways in the brain, but we ask the difficult question – why do we take the paths that we take in life? What grooves do our lives follow? How does Kriya help determine the path? The latter question is answered by Dr Andrew Newberg, confirming Yogananda was talking of neuroplasticity some 50 years before modern-day scientists. Fellow devotee Marguerite, who is great supporter of the podcast, joins us to share her insightful reflections. 0:00 Meet Marguarite; 14:55 Summary of the minute and Yogananda's advanced vocabulary; 21:20 Preparing for death; 29:13 Neuroplasticity; 59:47 Marguerite's feedback about our podcast. Hear more about Dr. Andrew Newberg and brain scans in Minute 42. Book discussed in this minute: Death: An Inside Story by Sadhguru

Minute 56: Neuroplasticity

We talk about Paramahansa Yogananda rebuilding his organization. The approach is quality over quantity, enabling the transformation of the Mt. Washington community into a full-fledged monastery. We discuss the relevance, to us, of the monastic vows of loyalty, celibacy, obedience and simplicity. Furthermore, actor and singer Herb Jeffries makes an appearance and talks Guruji's acceptance of his renegade lifestyle. We delve a little more into their relationship, musing over topics such as self-transformation, miracles and free will.  0:00 Minute Summary;  1:38 Re-organisation and renunciation;  9:03 Getting to know Herb Jeffries;  24:11 Miracles and whether to believe;  39:32 Vows - Simplicity, Celibacy, Obedience and Loyalty. Talk by Brother Anandamoy discussed in the episode: “Loyalty: The Highest Spiritual Law” - https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/

We talk about Paramahansa Yogananda rebuilding his organization. The approach is quality over quantity, enabling the transformation of the Mt. Washington community into a full-fledged monastery. We discuss the relevance, to us, of the monastic vows of loyalty, celibacy, obedience and simplicity. Furthermore, actor and singer Herb Jeffries makes an appearance and talks Guruji's acceptance of his renegade lifestyle. We delve a little more into their relationship, musing over topics such as self-transformation, miracles and free will.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QzmBXy4ra8&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Minute Summary; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QzmBXy4ra8&amp;t=98s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:38</a> Re-organisation and renunciation; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QzmBXy4ra8&amp;t=543s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9:03</a> Getting to know Herb Jeffries; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QzmBXy4ra8&amp;t=1451s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:11</a> Miracles and whether to believe; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QzmBXy4ra8&amp;t=2372s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">39:32</a> Vows - Simplicity, Celibacy, Obedience and Loyalty. Talk by Brother Anandamoy discussed in the episode: “Loyalty: The Highest Spiritual Law” - <a href="https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/</a>

Minute 55: Mt. Washington Monastery

Durga Mata

“A picture tells a thousand words” does not apply for us in this minute, as there is far too much inspirational personage hastily included in this minute to do it justice. We explore the glorious lives and contributions of some of those souls shown in this minute including Ananda Mata, Sri Gyanamata and Durga Mata, and are lives are certainly richer after this devotional discussion.  0:00 Meet Juanito;  5:03 Summary of minute;  11:25 Important devotees from the minute;  14:15 Ananda Mata;  25:47 Sister Gyanamata;  58:46 Durga Mata;  1:02:37 How does a Monastic life apply to us?. For more on Sri Daya Mata, please see minute 52.  For more on Rajarsi Janakanada, please see minute 30.  List of disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_direct_disciples_of_Yogananda#cite_note-Self-Realization_Fellowship_1952-8

“A picture tells a thousand words” does not apply for us in this minute, as there is far too much inspirational personage hastily included in this minute to do it justice. We explore the glorious lives and contributions of some of those souls shown in this minute including Ananda Mata, Sri Gyanamata and Durga Mata, and are lives are certainly richer after this devotional discussion.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncTrmcjCbQ&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Juanito; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncTrmcjCbQ&amp;t=303s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:03</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncTrmcjCbQ&amp;t=685s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:25</a> Important devotees from the minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncTrmcjCbQ&amp;t=855s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:15</a> Ananda Mata; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncTrmcjCbQ&amp;t=1547s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:47</a> Sister Gyanamata; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncTrmcjCbQ&amp;t=3526s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">58:46</a> Durga Mata; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ncTrmcjCbQ&amp;t=3757s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:02:37</a> How does a Monastic life apply to us?. For more on Sri Daya Mata, please see minute 52. For more on Rajarsi Janakanada, please see minute 30.  List of disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_direct_disciples_of_Yogananda#cite_note-Self-Realization_Fellowship_1952-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_direct_disciples_of_Yogananda#cite_note-Self-Realization_Fellowship_1952-8</a>

Minute 54: Pranam Ananda Mata, Sri Gyanamata and Durga Mata 

Sri Daya Mata’s sweet line “He began to draw disciples... One of them was me” is perhaps the most understated elements of the entire script. Daya Mata deserves a more detailed look, and this podcast is the perfect excuse to offer this to the world! Paramahansa Yogananda looks to rebuild the Self Realisation Fellowship, after facing severe trials and tribulations. Seeing God in all beings, even his enemies, he takes renewed strength in his mission to bring Yoga to the West. 0:00 Preamble on Fasting;  3:24 Summary of minute;  5:44 Journalism and the price of truth;  14:44 Guruji images and Mother Centre;  17:42 Sri Daya Mata;  25:13 Her first meeting with Guruji;  34:48 Her family life;  38:22 Faye Wright becomes Daya Mata;  53:24 Mahavatar Babaji and the Dark Cloud.

Sri Daya Mata’s sweet line “He began to draw disciples... One of them was me” is perhaps the most understated elements of the entire script. Daya Mata deserves a more detailed look, and this podcast is the perfect excuse to offer this to the world! Paramahansa Yogananda looks to rebuild the Self Realisation Fellowship, after facing severe trials and tribulations. Seeing God in all beings, even his enemies, he takes renewed strength in his mission to bring Yoga to the West. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Preamble on Fasting; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=204s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3:24</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=344s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:44</a> Journalism and the price of truth; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=884s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:44</a> Guruji images and Mother Centre; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=1062s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:42</a> Sri Daya Mata; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=1513s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:13</a> Her first meeting with Guruji; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=2088s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">34:48</a> Her family life; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=2302s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">38:22</a> Faye Wright becomes Daya Mata; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JypSOERppCw&amp;t=3204s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">53:24</a> Mahavatar Babaji and the Dark Cloud.

Minute 53: Pranam Sri Daya Mata

This episode really is an ode to detail. Priyank and Pablo rejoin us to discuss soil for food, and soil for grace, both no doubt sanctified by God and Gurus in nuanced ways. We also discuss incense, signs and fasting. Paramahansa Yogananda ponders over the age-old question: "is it really worth it"? As usual we break this down into some detail with our main discussion topics, attachment in the jungle of civilisation.  1:49 Where was Priyank for the last 8 weeks?;  8:50 Summary of Minute;  10:50 Taking the dust off of one's Guru;  19:42 Incense and reining in the senses;  28:47 Brother Vishwananda's altar;  35:39 Being taken by the ear;  41:56 Images of Guruji;  44:10 Non-attachment is the easy part... really?;  56:44 Busy street scene, order in chaos.

This episode really is an ode to detail. Priyank and Pablo rejoin us to discuss soil for food, and soil for grace, both no doubt sanctified by God and Gurus in nuanced ways. We also discuss incense, signs and fasting. Paramahansa Yogananda ponders over the age-old question: "is it really worth it"? As usual we break this down into some detail with our main discussion topics, attachment in the jungle of civilisation.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=109s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:49</a> Where was Priyank for the last 8 weeks?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=530s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:50</a> Summary of Minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=650s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10:50</a> Taking the dust off of one's Guru; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=1182s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:42</a> Incense and reining in the senses; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=1727s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28:47</a> Brother Vishwananda's altar; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=2139s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35:39</a> Being taken by the ear; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=2516s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41:56</a> Images of Guruji; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=2650s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">44:10</a> Non-attachment is the easy part... really?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF-ghYSuKmc&amp;t=3404s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">56:44</a> Busy street scene, order in chaos.

Minute 52: Supporting your sadhana

This minute discusses Paramahansa Yogananda's grief after discovering the news about Swami Dhirananda leaving the swami order. We* also discuss his visit to Mexico and meeting with the then President Dr. E. Portes Gil. The minute also shows Brother Vishwananda's pilgrimage to Babaji's cave (Dwarahat), which is unpacked and reflected upon with our friend Ben, from the London Centre. 0:00 Meet Ben;  13:00 Summary of minute;  14:10 Guruji grieves in Mexico;  22:22 Guruji wonders about his mission;  32:20 A meeting with the president of Mexico;  35:30 Pilgrimage to Babaji’s cave. * Priyank is not present during this episode due to being away for an extended period (mentioned by Chris in the intro, see savesoil.org. Rest assured he will be back for the next episode!

This minute discusses Paramahansa Yogananda's grief after discovering the news about Swami Dhirananda leaving the swami order. We* also discuss his visit to Mexico and meeting with the then President Dr. E. Portes Gil. The minute also shows Brother Vishwananda's pilgrimage to Babaji's cave (Dwarahat), which is unpacked and reflected upon with our friend Ben, from the London Centre. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU5OEzURRcE&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Ben; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU5OEzURRcE&amp;t=780s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">13:00</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU5OEzURRcE&amp;t=850s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:10</a> Guruji grieves in Mexico; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU5OEzURRcE&amp;t=1342s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22:22</a> Guruji wonders about his mission; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU5OEzURRcE&amp;t=1940s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">32:20</a> A meeting with the president of Mexico; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU5OEzURRcE&amp;t=2130s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35:30</a> Pilgrimage to Babaji’s cave. * Priyank is not present during this episode due to being away for an extended period (mentioned by Chris in the intro, see <a href="http://savesoil.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">savesoil.org</a>. Rest assured he will be back for the next episode!

Minute 51: Yogananda’s darkest hour

This episode focusses on the legal battle between Basu Kumar Bagchi and Swami Yogananda, and the subsequent sorrow felt by Guruji at having lost a long-time disciple (Swami Dhirananda). Some say their relationship spans nine centuries! Paramahansa Yogananda would have had to deal with so much remote litigation during his time in India in 1935, it is a wonder how he managed. Guruji also goes to Mexico, to recover from this troubling time in his life, so well captured by the film but never mentioned in the Autobiography of a Yogi.    0:00 Minute Summary; 7:44 Why did Mr Bagchi sue Guruji?; 14:30 Newspaper coverage; 17:16 Guruji battles on; 26:44 Did Guruji already know how it would end?; 30:18 Melancholy in Mexico.

This episode focusses on the legal battle between Basu Kumar Bagchi and Swami Yogananda, and the subsequent sorrow felt by Guruji at having lost a long-time disciple (Swami Dhirananda). Some say their relationship spans nine centuries! Paramahansa Yogananda would have had to deal with so much remote litigation during his time in India in 1935, it is a wonder how he managed. Guruji also goes to Mexico, to recover from this troubling time in his life, so well captured by the film but never mentioned in the Autobiography of a Yogi.   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQ4wLynPPE&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Minute Summary; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQ4wLynPPE&amp;t=464s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7:44</a> Why did Mr Bagchi sue Guruji?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQ4wLynPPE&amp;t=870s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:30</a> Newspaper coverage; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQ4wLynPPE&amp;t=1036s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:16</a> Guruji battles on; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQ4wLynPPE&amp;t=1604s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">26:44</a> Did Guruji already know how it would end?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGQ4wLynPPE&amp;t=1818s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:18</a> Melancholy in Mexico.

Minute 50: Basu Kumar Bagchi sues Guruji :(

Swami Dhirananda decides to part ways with Swami Yogananda and Self-Realization Fellowship. What could the reasons have been? Why would people follow him and not stay with an avatar such as Paramahansa Yogananda? Where do all the fantastic little videos of Guruji come from, why do we not have all the footage available free online? All superb topics of conversation from this minute. 0:00 Summary of minute;  2:18 Why did Dhirananda leave?;  9:00 Why is this rare footage unavailable;  25:50 The immediate impact of Dhirananda leaving.

Swami Dhirananda decides to part ways with Swami Yogananda and Self-Realization Fellowship. What could the reasons have been? Why would people follow him and not stay with an avatar such as Paramahansa Yogananda? Where do all the fantastic little videos of Guruji come from, why do we not have all the footage available free online? All superb topics of conversation from this minute. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1R12AS2kpM&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1R12AS2kpM&amp;t=138s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:18</a> Why did Dhirananda leave?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1R12AS2kpM&amp;t=540s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9:00</a> Why is this rare footage unavailable; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1R12AS2kpM&amp;t=1550s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:50</a> The immediate impact of Dhirananda leaving.

Minute 49: Swami Dhirananda leaves Guruji

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is discussed "minute by minute" in this podcast. This docu-film depicts the life of Paramahansa Yogananda, in a way that is intended for the general populace. The hosts are Priyank, Mike and Chris - a group of friends with a shared passion and devotedness to their Guru. If you enjoyed the film this is this unofficial podcast for you!instagram.com/awake.minute.yogananda facebook.com/awake.minuteWatch on: youtube.com/channel/UCOGg8P4qHTvHM2wqGdoZuqwListen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music etc. Email us on: awakeminute1893@gmail.com

The ramifications of the Swami Dhirananda ‘scandal’ had to be handled with poise, patience and pragmatism by Paramahansa Yogananda. There were legal, public relations and general management challenges for Guruji to navigate. They enabled a resilient SRF to develop into the strong organisation it is today. Anya joins us to discuss how Guruji fought the good fight and the legacy he left behind, so relevant for the troubled world today. We finish with a prayer for world peace and harmony.  0:00 Meet Anya;  6:00 SRF scene in Russia;  8:58 Summary of Minute;  10:48 Why give the controversy more screen time?;  15:33 Unorthodox views of the serpentine variety;  24:00 The Green Book movie;  32:32 Fighting the good fight;  50:22 Other scenes shown in the minute;  52:11 Final reflections on this minute;  58:37 Closing Prayer for a peace.

The ramifications of the Swami Dhirananda ‘scandal’ had to be handled with poise, patience and pragmatism by Paramahansa Yogananda. There were legal, public relations and general management challenges for Guruji to navigate. They enabled a resilient SRF to develop into the strong organisation it is today. Anya joins us to discuss how Guruji fought the good fight and the legacy he left behind, so relevant for the troubled world today. We finish with a prayer for world peace and harmony.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgjKM24i-kU&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Anya; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgjKM24i-kU&amp;t=360s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6:00</a> SRF scene in Russia; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgjKM24i-kU&amp;t=538s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:58</a> Summary of Minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgjKM24i-kU&amp;t=648s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10:48</a> Why give the controversy more screen time?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgjKM24i-kU&amp;t=933s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15:33</a> Unorthodox views of the serpentine variety; 24:00 The Green Book movie; 32:32 Fighting the good fight; 50:22 Other scenes shown in the minute; 52:11 Final reflections on this minute; 58:37 Closing Prayer for a peace.

Minute 48: Difficult times for Paramahansa Yogananda

This episode contains messages that are relevant in today's world as they were in 1931, woman’s rights and freedom to marry who you wish.  There is a beautiful, if elaborate, wedding ceremony conducted by Paramahansa Yogananda himself. Priyank discusses how this differed from the SRF vows he took during his own ceremony (conducted by an SRF monk). We also take a detailed look at the vows themselves, which are both pure and profound.  The couple getting married in this minute were Nirad Ranjan Chowdhury (aka Brahmacharee Sri Nerode) and Agnes Spencer. In the end they betrayed their Guru and the fallout history is discussed in detail in this minute.  0:56 Summary of minute;  2:52 Discrimination in law and culture;  8:36 Bowing to someone's feet;  12:18 Yogananda conducts a wedding ceremony;  15:36 SRF vows;  22:20 Extended wedding scene analysis;  32:19 Background on the the 'happy' couple;  37:44 Nerode breaks apart from Guruji.   The video of Guruji in this minute is perhaps the clearest video ever recorded, both for picture and audio, and reveals much of his great personality and management style. To view the video through our social media channel, click:    https://fb.watch/bxP6btM4OW/

This episode contains messages that are relevant in today's world as they were in 1931, woman’s rights and freedom to marry who you wish.  There is a beautiful, if elaborate, wedding ceremony conducted by Paramahansa Yogananda himself. Priyank discusses how this differed from the SRF vows he took during his own ceremony (conducted by an SRF monk). We also take a detailed look at the vows themselves, which are both pure and profound.  The couple getting married in this minute were Nirad Ranjan Chowdhury (aka Brahmacharee Sri Nerode) and Agnes Spencer. In the end they betrayed their Guru and the fallout history is discussed in detail in this minute.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=56s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:56</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=172s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:52</a> Discrimination in law and culture; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=516s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:36</a> Bowing to someone's feet; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=738s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:18</a> Yogananda conducts a wedding ceremony; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=936s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15:36</a> SRF vows; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=1340s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">22:20</a> Extended wedding scene analysis; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=1939s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">32:19</a> Background on the the 'happy' couple; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5dMkKy-dQ&amp;t=2264s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37:44</a> Nerode breaks apart from Guruji.   The video of Guruji in this minute is perhaps the clearest video ever recorded, both for picture and audio, and reveals much of his great personality and management style. To view the video through our social media channel, click:   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3M1c1Y5Zzk4cVhvbU5Qb2NGcHpQeXZwd3BwUXxBQ3Jtc0ttZHJ6UU5oaE9rU1RWS0JxVmlHUnJBTzduekU5NHFnVV9jMkRrbnduZklHOTNJdm4wNjlXaklzWEhJU0YzSlhMRDdla243QTZCY2lLUVRxb1BKR0lWb3F3OXdYWjFVeENnWDhUV1RUUGppUTl4VEQ5Yw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ffb.watch%2FbxP6btM4OW%2F&amp;v=0i5dMkKy-dQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fb.watch/bxP6btM4OW/</a>

Minute 47: Yogoda Wedding Vows 

Markus joins us from Frankfurt to discuss the famous incident involving a bruised Swami Dhirananda and battling Swami Yogananda. We review the incident itself, the aftermath, misinformation in the printed press and why this became a mountain from a molehill.  0:00 Meet Marcus;  4:37 Summary of minute;  5:23 The incident and context;  24:20 Hypothesis on misunderstandings;  28:43 Damage limitation;  33:48 Newspaper reports and other scenes;  37:33 Why did Swami Dhirananda leave Guruji?.

Markus joins us from Frankfurt to discuss the famous incident involving a bruised Swami Dhirananda and battling Swami Yogananda. We review the incident itself, the aftermath, misinformation in the printed press and why this became a mountain from a molehill.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8Rp1zYPrc&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Marcus; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8Rp1zYPrc&amp;t=277s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4:37</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8Rp1zYPrc&amp;t=323s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:23</a> The incident and context; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8Rp1zYPrc&amp;t=1460s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:20</a> Hypothesis on misunderstandings; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8Rp1zYPrc&amp;t=1723s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28:43</a> Damage limitation; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8Rp1zYPrc&amp;t=2028s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">33:48</a> Newspaper reports and other scenes; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY8Rp1zYPrc&amp;t=2253s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">37:33</a> Why did Swami Dhirananda leave Guruji?.

Minute 46: Swami Dhirananda scandal

Cosmic delusion would have been a difficult hurdle to overcome for Gandhi (in the Indian Independence) and equally so for Martin Luthar King Jr. (in the American Civil Rights movement). Although the latter had great admiration and took inspiration from the former, they both relied on Ahimsa, non-violence to achieve their glorious aims. We discuss all of this in the context of the Paramahansa Yogananda’s teaching and especially his famous commentary on Bhagavad Gita: God Talks with Arjuna. 0:00 Hatha Yoga Preamble;  8:24 Minute Summary;  11:25 Gandhi and the Indian Independence movement;  29:12 Martin Luthar King Jr.;  35:07 Ahimsa, vegetarianism and the path;  56:15 Guruji lecturing at Harvard on Gandhi and happiness;  01:07:51 Guruji at lunch.   There is also a sweet video of Guruji having lunch with some Indian dignitaries in LA in his last days before taking Mahasamadhi. We discuss Dr Lewis’s account as provided in the following link:     https://ocoy.org/yoganandas-last-days/ The video of Martin Luthar King Jr. can be found here:    https://youtu.be/vP4iY1TtS3s

Cosmic delusion would have been a difficult hurdle to overcome for Gandhi (in the Indian Independence) and equally so for Martin Luthar King Jr. (in the American Civil Rights movement). Although the latter had great admiration and took inspiration from the former, they both relied on Ahimsa, non-violence to achieve their glorious aims. We discuss all of this in the context of the Paramahansa Yogananda’s teaching and especially his famous commentary on Bhagavad Gita: God Talks with Arjuna. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yt66gKWWU&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Hatha Yoga Preamble; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yt66gKWWU&amp;t=504s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8:24</a> Minute Summary; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yt66gKWWU&amp;t=685s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:25</a> Gandhi and the Indian Independence movement; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yt66gKWWU&amp;t=1752s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29:12</a> Martin Luthar King Jr.; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yt66gKWWU&amp;t=2107s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35:07</a> Ahimsa, vegetarianism and the path; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yt66gKWWU&amp;t=3375s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">56:15</a> Guruji lecturing at Harvard on Gandhi and happiness; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1yt66gKWWU&amp;t=4071s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">01:07:51</a> Guruji at lunch.   There is also a sweet video of Guruji having lunch with some Indian dignitaries in LA in his last days before taking Mahasamadhi. We discuss Dr Lewis’s account as provided in the following link:     <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazhjV0V1ME5sYlFkYVJLWnFjbDREcEVrbXpEZ3xBQ3Jtc0trYnBvNXlQNnR2eFJtdjAzRWN5ZVZSUzQ4WkZKbmctX2U3TlpIOWJKT21DM1Q3c1YzMzdsM1BaTmNEMVFlRUF3RXBqTjdtNThLR29LVE1pMGc0RzV2ejhJMmRrTk4xSkY4cVVtLUVFX0QyZzR1cTVBWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Focoy.org%2Fyoganandas-last-days%2F&amp;v=y1yt66gKWWU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ocoy.org/yoganandas-last-days/</a> The video of Martin Luthar King Jr. can be found here:    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP4iY1TtS3s&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/vP4iY1TtS3s</a>

Minute 45: Indian Independence and American Civil Rights 

Swami Yogananda

We are joined by our friend, Daanish, who introduces himself with a heartfelt and divinely inspired poem. This episode discusses Paramahansa Yogananda’s meeting the President of USA, the civil rights and racial segregation issues he faced in Washington DC, and how he went on to establish the Afro-American Yogoda Centre.  0:00 Meet Daanish, ready with a poem;  10:29 Setting the scene and Summary of minute;  14:36 Racial segregation in USA;  20:34 Culture of decrimination;  29:00 Prerequisites for meeting a President of USA;  41:52 Founding a Yogoda Centre for Afro-Americans.   The article discussed in the minute can be found in the following ink of the EAST WEST magazine, issue May—June, 1927 VOL. 2—4.   http://www.mysticalportal.net/2-4.html

We are joined by our friend, Daanish, who introduces himself with a heartfelt and divinely inspired poem. This episode discusses Paramahansa Yogananda’s meeting the President of USA, the civil rights and racial segregation issues he faced in Washington DC, and how he went on to establish the Afro-American Yogoda Centre.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1wGXcrdRKc&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Daanish, ready with a poem; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1wGXcrdRKc&amp;t=629s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10:29</a> Setting the scene and Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1wGXcrdRKc&amp;t=876s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">14:36</a> Racial segregation in USA; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1wGXcrdRKc&amp;t=1234s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20:34</a> Culture of decrimination; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1wGXcrdRKc&amp;t=1740s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29:00</a> Prerequisites for meeting a President of USA; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1wGXcrdRKc&amp;t=2512s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41:52</a> Founding a Yogoda Centre for Afro-Americans.   The article discussed in the minute can be found in the following ink of the EAST WEST magazine, issue May—June, 1927 VOL. 2—4.   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBfQ3pDVUZpQnpSRU4tYVB2QVJ1dlBXR3B3d3xBQ3Jtc0tsTllDeU9SaUFzeW9yM21ZWVBwdGphTEVEV1JmU0ZMekVzQWVvaEh3Q25fYklhaGpRLXBxQUI2SFN0Q0d3ZHVCNEpWVWkzeElWbzJjY1Fra3VLOVp4TGRqM0FrOC1RVTVhd2xtTGJKZUlUVXluazBncw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mysticalportal.net%2F2-4.html&amp;v=f1wGXcrdRKc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mysticalportal.net/2-4.html</a>

Minute 44: President Greets Swami Yogananda 

Jay joins us from California to discuss Anita Goel’s monopolisation of this whole minute. Thankfully she has some quite thought-provoking dialogue. We relish the discussion on the Vedas, unity in nature, consciousness and Paramahansa Yogananda’s life long goal of marrying the East and the West. The majority of the scenes are filmed in the Harvard Faculty Club, but thankfully we, as guests, will be allowed to enter through this exclusive minute.  0:00 Meet Jay;  5:37 Summary of minute;  6:49 Vedic philosophy;  17:26 Mining for knowledge without WiFi;  24:20 Anita Goel in the Harvard Faculty Club;  30:05 The discovery of unity in nature;  47:51 Anita's Lab and our meditation experiments.   If you wish to hear more about Anita Goel and her research interests, you can listen to our episode for Minute 18: The yogic rite to Write DNA.

Jay joins us from California to discuss Anita Goel’s monopolisation of this whole minute. Thankfully she has some quite thought-provoking dialogue. We relish the discussion on the Vedas, unity in nature, consciousness and Paramahansa Yogananda’s life long goal of marrying the East and the West. The majority of the scenes are filmed in the Harvard Faculty Club, but thankfully we, as guests, will be allowed to enter through this exclusive minute.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Rnqi9fYg&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Jay; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Rnqi9fYg&amp;t=337s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5:37</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Rnqi9fYg&amp;t=409s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6:49</a> Vedic philosophy; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Rnqi9fYg&amp;t=1046s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">17:26</a> Mining for knowledge without WiFi; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Rnqi9fYg&amp;t=1460s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">24:20</a> Anita Goel in the Harvard Faculty Club; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Rnqi9fYg&amp;t=1805s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">30:05</a> The discovery of unity in nature; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ9Rnqi9fYg&amp;t=2871s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">47:51</a> Anita's Lab and our meditation experiments.   If you wish to hear more about Anita Goel and her research interests, you can listen to our episode for Minute 18: The yogic rite to Write DNA.

Minute 43: Vedic Philosophy

This minute starts with the narrator (Paramahansa Yogananda) asking you “to create a church within yourself”. We dig a little deeper into what this would mean, taking inspiration from Guruji’s famous book: Journey to Self-Realization. Dr. Andrew Newberg talks more about brain scans, and the impact of the meditation. Dr. Newberg suggests there is a decrease in a sense of yourself, orientation of space time and a general feeling of connectedness and oneness with the world.  0:00 Chris's guns;  1:20 Minute Summary;  2:44 The inner church;  11:36 Changing your brain;  31:00 Partaking in Christ Consciousness;  35:14 Be in this world, but not of it.

This minute starts with the narrator (Paramahansa Yogananda) asking you “to create a church within yourself”. We dig a little deeper into what this would mean, taking inspiration from Guruji’s famous book: Journey to Self-Realization. Dr. Andrew Newberg talks more about brain scans, and the impact of the meditation. Dr. Newberg suggests there is a decrease in a sense of yourself, orientation of space time and a general feeling of connectedness and oneness with the world.  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNH6SQkZziQ&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Chris's guns; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNH6SQkZziQ&amp;t=80s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:20</a> Minute Summary; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNH6SQkZziQ&amp;t=164s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2:44</a> The inner church; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNH6SQkZziQ&amp;t=696s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">11:36</a> Changing your brain; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNH6SQkZziQ&amp;t=1860s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31:00</a> Partaking in Christ Consciousness; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNH6SQkZziQ&amp;t=2114s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">35:14</a> Be in this world, but not of it.

Minute 42: Change your brain grooves

What is the purpose of the display of miracles and how are some souls able to perform abilities of the supernatural variety? Paramhansa Yogananda talks about this in detail in the Autobiography of a Yogi, chapter 30: The Law of Miracles. This minute also has Bikram talking about the topic, with old footage of him doing a stunt. We talk about Robert Love, an eloquent speaker that has a big part to play in the rest of the film.   0:00 Meet Carlos; 7:10 Summary of minute; 9:35 Robert Love; 12:28 Bikram's showboating l and the supernatural; 34:42 Developing intuition powers.  “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience” — French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

What is the purpose of the display of miracles and how are some souls able to perform abilities of the supernatural variety? Paramhansa Yogananda talks about this in detail in the Autobiography of a Yogi, chapter 30: The Law of Miracles. This minute also has Bikram talking about the topic, with old footage of him doing a stunt. We talk about Robert Love, an eloquent speaker that has a big part to play in the rest of the film.   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVmhyZMpYw&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Meet Carlos; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVmhyZMpYw&amp;t=430s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7:10</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVmhyZMpYw&amp;t=575s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9:35</a> Robert Love; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVmhyZMpYw&amp;t=748s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12:28</a> Bikram's showboating l and the supernatural; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVmhyZMpYw&amp;t=2082s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">34:42</a> Developing intuition powers.  “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience” — French philosopher, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Minute 41: The Supernatural

Brother Chidananda talks about willpower and energy, but how are the two connected? Brother Jayananda tells a story about Paramahansa Yogananda using both of those dimensions together to catapult six men across a stage! Did you know energization exercises were first titled: “Yogoda or Tissue Will System of Physical Perfection”? Mas Vidal tells us of another story of Guruji being able to control his pulse, indeed, this minute is packed with intriguing content and we do our best to unwrap it all.  --------------  0:55 Summary of minute  1:52 Pictures of Guruji and his gaze; 10:10 Willpower and energization; 20:13 Volition on early infancy; 25:32 Hindu rites of passage and hair; 31:43 The materialising powe of the Word; 33:40 Brother Jayananda; 41:22 Bikram Choudhury and concentration power; 47:02 Lazarus and the science of coming back from the precipice.  -----------  The complete talk given by Brother Jayananda: Living Fearlessly: Overcoming the Causes of Stress and Worry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR_BAHZpvMs Other information discussed in this podcast episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus_syndrome

Brother Chidananda talks about willpower and energy, but how are the two connected? Brother Jayananda tells a story about Paramahansa Yogananda using both of those dimensions together to catapult six men across a stage! Did you know energization exercises were first titled: “Yogoda or Tissue Will System of Physical Perfection”? Mas Vidal tells us of another story of Guruji being able to control his pulse, indeed, this minute is packed with intriguing content and we do our best to unwrap it all.  --------------  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=55s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:55</a> Summary of minute  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=112s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:52</a> Pictures of Guruji and his gaze; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=610s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10:10</a> Willpower and energization; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=1213s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20:13</a> Volition on early infancy; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=1532s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">25:32</a> Hindu rites of passage and hair; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=1903s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">31:43</a> The materialising powe of the Word; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=2020s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">33:40</a> Brother Jayananda; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=2482s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41:22</a> Bikram Choudhury and concentration power; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4i5cRNCF_E&amp;t=2822s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">47:02</a> Lazarus and the science of coming back from the precipice.  -----------  The complete talk given by Brother Jayananda: Living Fearlessly: Overcoming the Causes of Stress and Worry <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR_BAHZpvMs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR_BAHZpvMs</a> Other information discussed in this podcast episode: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus_syndrome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazarus_syndrome</a>

Minute 40: Willpower and volition

We are delighted to be joined by Vivek Atray, one of India's most renowned Motivational Speakers, a Best Selling Author, a Columnist, a Visiting Professor and a devoted disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. In this minute we focus on the formulation and importance of the Self-Realization Fellowship / Yogoda Satsanga Society of India study at home lessons (now also available on digital platforms). Some rare footage of Paramahansa Yogananda teaching us how to sleep is reviewed, along with the many newspaper clippings shown during this minute on varied topics such as material and spiritual success, harmony and attracting a soul mate. ----------- 0:00 Hear the Jñāna of Vivek Atray; 19:40 Summary of minute; 20:16 SRF / YSS lessons, why sign up?; 28:52 Images used in the minute; 29:42 Old lessons differ between the SRF and YSS editions; 32:50 Material, Mental and Spiritual success; 41:42 Newspaper articles and spectacular marketing: 46:18 Harmony with others; 53:26 What are you committing to by signing up for the lessons?; 54:35 “You people sleep incorrectly!“; 1:03:22 Final messages from Vivek.

We are delighted to be joined by Vivek Atray, one of India's most renowned Motivational Speakers, a Best Selling Author, a Columnist, a Visiting Professor and a devoted disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. In this minute we focus on the formulation and importance of the Self-Realization Fellowship / Yogoda Satsanga Society of India study at home lessons (now also available on digital platforms). Some rare footage of Paramahansa Yogananda teaching us how to sleep is reviewed, along with the many newspaper clippings shown during this minute on varied topics such as material and spiritual success, harmony and attracting a soul mate. ----------- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0:00</a> Hear the Jñāna of Vivek Atray; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=1180s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">19:40</a> Summary of minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=1216s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">20:16</a> SRF / YSS lessons, why sign up?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=1732s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">28:52</a> Images used in the minute; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=1782s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">29:42</a> Old lessons differ between the SRF and YSS editions; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=1970s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">32:50</a> Material, Mental and Spiritual success; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=2502s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">41:42</a> Newspaper articles and spectacular marketing: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=2778s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">46:18</a> Harmony with others; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=3206s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">53:26</a> What are you committing to by signing up for the lessons?; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=3275s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">54:35</a> “You people sleep incorrectly!“; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tipOUC2nA_c&amp;t=3802s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1:03:22</a> Final messages from Vivek.

Minute 39: SRF, YSS and Life Lessons featuring Vivek Atray 

Awake: The Life of Yogananda is discussed "minute by minute" in this podcast. This docu-film depicts the life of Paramahansa Yogananda, in a way that is intended for the general populace. The hosts are Priyank, Mike and Chris - a group of friends with a shared passion and devotedness to their Guru. If you enjoyed the film this is this unofficial podcast for you! <a href="http://instagram.com/awake.minute.yogananda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/awake.minute.yogananda</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/awake.minute" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/awake.minute</a> Watch on: <a href="http://youtube.com/channel/UCOGg8P4qHTvHM2wqGdoZuqw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/channel/UCOGg8P4qHTvHM2wqGdoZuqw</a> Listen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music etc. Email us on: awakeminute1893@gmail.com

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