Autobiography of a Yogi — Line by Line Podcast
Autobiography of a Yogi — Line by Line Podcast
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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 7: Overcoming our limitations, supported by SRF YSS Gurus
This episode covers the next part of chapter 13:
“You are asking illumination from me...”
to
“...to the star of unqualified divine attainment.”
Summary:
Mukunda assesses the spiritual impact of Ram Gopal Mazumdar’s austere sadhana and is surprised that the latter considers it of little consequence when contrasted with the eternal existence of God. We share our experiences of the difficulty/ease of long meditations while evolving on this spiritual path with our guru Paramahansa Yogananda.
01:00 Summary of prior episode
02:02 Humility - Never enough meditation;
25:35 The Sleepless Saint;
38:32 Insight;
48:45 Looking ahead to the next episode;
48:55 Priyank's background picture.
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Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 6: Yogananda finds bliss in a remote jungle
Просмотров 6619 часов назад
This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “Ram Gopal took my hand and led...” to “...burn as though every cell were on fire.” Summary: Mukunda’s interactions with the "Sleepless Saint" allow us to explore a range of interesting topics such as cultural differences in hand-holding, food consumption, and the concept of 'guest is God'. We share our own experiences with adobe houses, the bene...
Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 5: In the temple of my heart
Просмотров 10114 дней назад
This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The saint’s censorious attitude vanished...” to “...I feel great love for you.” Summary: Young Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda) receives some gentle words of wisdom from Ram Gopal Mazumdar on following your guru, having a space to meditate and love. We dig a little deeper into the significance of these lessons in terms of the Guru-disciple relati...
Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 4: Ram Gopal Mazumdar quizzes Paramahansa Yogananda
Просмотров 13321 день назад
This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “The stranger halted beside me...” to “...venerated as nuclear centres of spiritual power.” Summary: As Mukunda finally finds Ram Gopal Muzumdar, we explore the intriguing facets of their intriguing preliminary exchanges - where is God and what is your purpose? Why did you not bow? Is there a Univeral path? Paramahansa Yogananda also includes a f...
Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda’s trials
Просмотров 9128 дней назад
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 significance, and the role of prayer and affirma...
Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 2: Sacrosanct and sacred customs
Просмотров 998Месяц назад
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 blessed Tarakeswar Linga shrine, that is compared...
Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 1: Paramahansa Yogananda reflects
Просмотров 346Месяц назад
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...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 20: Sri Yukteswar’s leela
Просмотров 314Месяц назад
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 Paramahansa Yogananda wanted us to do for this long pa...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 19: Sri Yukteswar transforms a cynical magistrate
Просмотров 229Месяц назад
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 composure in the various situations we may f...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 18: Sri Yukteswar tells us to be less bookish
Просмотров 2802 месяца назад
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 building. The importance of truly imbibing Paramahan...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 17: Sri Yukteswar’s challenge to phoney philosophers
Просмотров 1312 месяца назад
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 learn from this challenge to our method of accu...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 16: Bending Rules
Просмотров 2282 месяца назад
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 Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda all adapted ru...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 15: Conquering Lust
Просмотров 2072 месяца назад
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 by these high thoughts, the benefits of Kriya ...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 14: The Curious Case of Kumar
Просмотров 2583 месяца назад
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 of a disciple named Kumar who struggled with hi...
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 13: Sri Yukteswar’s dissections cut deep
Просмотров 723 месяца назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 13: Sri Yukteswar’s dissections cut deep
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 12: Contrasting a parent with a Guru
Просмотров 8203 месяца назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 12: Contrasting a parent with a Guru
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 11: Letting Sri Yukteswar destroy your ego
Просмотров 953 месяца назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 11: Letting Sri Yukteswar destroy your ego
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 10: Yogananda and the East-West hybrid
Просмотров 1143 месяца назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 10: Yogananda and the East-West hybrid
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 9: Sri Yukteswar’s chelas
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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 9: Sri Yukteswar’s chelas
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 8: The Silent Revolution of Self-Realization Fellowship
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Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 8: The Silent Revolution of Self-Realization Fellowship
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 7: Paramahansa Yogananda vs. Restlessness
Просмотров 5674 месяца назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 7: Paramahansa Yogananda vs. Restlessness
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 6: Yogananda’s Scientific Healing Affirmations
Просмотров 1954 месяца назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 6: Yogananda’s Scientific Healing Affirmations
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 5: Swami Sri Yukteswar’s mastery over mosquitos and cobras
Просмотров 1165 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 5: Swami Sri Yukteswar’s mastery over mosquitos and cobras
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 4: Swami Sri Yukteswar’s minute mannerisms and divine qualities
Просмотров 2785 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 4: Swami Sri Yukteswar’s minute mannerisms and divine qualities
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda’s Own Kriya Initiation
Просмотров 625 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda’s Own Kriya Initiation
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 2: Sri Yukteswar’s Serampore Hermitage
Просмотров 925 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 2: Sri Yukteswar’s Serampore Hermitage
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 1: Is Sri Yukteswar’s training that hard?
Просмотров 5876 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 1: Is Sri Yukteswar’s training that hard?
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 4: Approaching Paramahansa Yogananda
Просмотров 1746 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 4: Approaching Paramahansa Yogananda
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 3: Yogananda in Krishna’s childhood abode
Просмотров 3226 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 3: Yogananda in Krishna’s childhood abode
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 2: Paramahansa Yogananda’s best meal
Просмотров 1 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 2: Paramahansa Yogananda’s best meal