Yogananda Podcast Chris, Lauren, Mike & Priyank

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 part of the book. As we draw the chapter to a close, we reflect on its variegated teachings and life lessons and look ahead to chapter 13. 
1:00 Summary of previous episode; 1:47 Managing your own affairs; 32:17 Soft yet firm; 47:15 Our paramguru; 54:40 Serampore Ashram; 1:03:30 Reflections on chapter 12; 1:14:45 Looking ahead to next chapter. 
Links discussed in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhiksha https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Browning 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on 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.” 
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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 find ourselves in – learning from the Master himself. 

0:00 The unlikely disciple;

34:04 Criterion before joining the Swami Order;

49:00 Extra insight on Sri Yukteswar;

51:15 Looking ahead to the next episode.



Links discussed in this episode:https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/overcoming-anger

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 12:“My guru personally attended to the details...”to“...and egotism whose fall is the height of a man.”

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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 Paramahansa Yogananda’s writings (“when I am gone, the teachings will be the Guru) is emphasised in this section along with integrating the knowledge into daily life. 
2:55 Summary of previous episode; 4:35 The futility of mere book learning; 24:05 The ancient method of learning; 39:33 The essence of wisdom and simplicity; 1:01:08 Looking ahead to the next episode. 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on 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.” 
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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 accumulating scriptural knowledge and how openly we discus it with others? We welcome listeners answers to these tough questions on our YouTube page. 
0:00 Summary of previous episode; 1:52 The Tire Kickers; 18:33 The Chemist; 34:13 The Scholar; 52:35 Spiritual Comas; 59:05 Looking ahead to the next episode. 
Links discussed in this episode: https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yogananda_quotes_steps_to_God-46.html https://yogananda.org/blog/concepts-of-god https://youtu.be/tYjYL448-yY?si=SZjFt8pyX6Nlw36S 
Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “Master stressed on other occasions the futility...” to “...His ego is pleased, that he can grasp such erudition.” 
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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 rules and prescriptions for higher purposes and we unravel them I detail here, drawing inspiration from Christ!  

0:00 Summary of previous episode; 2:05 Parents; 9:22 Influence; 29:30 Shastric Rules; 42:33 Being ‘Well Read’; 57:00 Summary of next episode. 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “Among the philosophers, professors, lawyers...” to “...to any scourging inner discipline!” 

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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 in this endeavor and struggles of the aspiring Yogi. 

0:00 Summary of previous episode; 1:45 Coming up; 2:30 Gender-less approach; 14:25 Women; 34:48 Sri Yukteswar’s counsel; 1:21:14 The freedom attained by the true devotee; 1:25:00 Summary of next episode. 

Links discussed in this episode: https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yoganandaquotes03b2.html 

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “Sri Yukteswar’s mother lived in the...” to “... finding God will mean the funeral of all sorrows.” 

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