This episode covers the next part of chapter 17 from:
“The first two years of my course at Scottish Church...”
to
“...mixed with ejaculations betraying their astonishment.”

Summary:
In this short and seemingly simple section of the chapter lies some gold dust, but you have to explore underlying meanings behind the narrative as experienced by Paramahansa Yogananda (and orchestrated by Swami Sri Yukteswar!). We weigh in by sharing our personal experiences and reflections on the importance of faith, perseverance, and balancing spiritual pursuits with academic responsibilities. We also felt it right to include some readings on concepts of success, hard work, and reincarnation, as well as the gleaning on some messages from the book Mejda.

0:00 Prior episode;
3:05 A controversial regularity;
17:15 A lifeline;
27:27 Art of Cramming;
44:15 Scraping through an exam;
59:00 Looking ahead.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Church_College
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alumni_of_Scottish_Church_College

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 17:
“On his return from Puri, Sri Yukteswar...”
to end of the chapter (and the long footnote).

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 17 from:
“It was my proudest privilege to bring college friends to meet my guru...”
to
“...effect of stiffening his will and impairing his manners.”

Summary:
Using the example with Sri Yukteswar, Paramhansa Yogananda and Sasi - we delve into the significance of personal effort in spiritual growth, the pivotal role of faith and trust in our lives, and the profound concepts of spiritual healing, humility, and forgiveness. We also reflect on the importance of priorities, the role of astrology, intercession and fate in our lives – providing us with some key takeaways from this intriguing section of the book.

0:00 Progress review;
1:05 Prior episode;
2:40 An introduction to Sasi;
37:50 Woeful Sasi;
47:20 Sasi is healed;
1:11:40 Looking ahead.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2019/01/09/the-gurus-help-mrinalini-mata/

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 17:
“The first two years of my course at Scottish Church...”
to
“...mixed with ejaculations betraying their astonishment.”

#autobiographyofayogi
#autobiographylinebyline
#paramahansayogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi
awake.minute
Self-Realization Fellowship
Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
#SRF #YSS

Priyank is asked to give a talk on his experiences of the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. He speaks about its historical significance, why 660 million devotees attended and the link to Mahavatar Babaji and our lineage of Gurus.

0:00 Agenda;

1:55 Significance of Prayagraj;

6:23 Kumbh Legend from scripture;

12:23 Astrological timing;

16:23 Naga Babas and their Akharas;

20:47 Mahavatar Babaji;

23:33 What do you do during the mela?;

38:50 Organisation and Planning;

45:18 Maha Shivaratri

47:20 Q&A;

Image:

Samudra Manthan (The churning of the ocean of milk), Cambodia, 12th Century in Sandstone. Guimet Museum, Paris