This episode covers the last part of chapter 13:
“If you work hard, you will get there...”
to the end of the chapter.

Summary:

As Ram Gopal Mazumdar narrates an inspirational story (one that is particularly useful for us) we wonder if it is ‘enlightening’ simply to hear it with devotion. Soon afterward, Paramahansa Yogananda receives the grace and blessings of seeing flashes of light, we find readings from Sister Gyanamata’s diary that also cover this topic - what if we don’t (yet) see them? Guruji also offers us some suggested visualisations to experience the omnipresence of a Linga.

00:43 Summary of prior episode;
23:53 No goodbyes;
33:50 Undo;
42:15 Takeaways from the Chapter 13;
48:06 Looking ahead to the next episode/chapter 14.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyotirlinga
https://youtube.com/shorts/-cJHCJ5boI0?si=TFQlGTobVy9cIwi5

This episode covers the start of chapter 14:
to
“...Thwarted and exposed, I made my way sadly to his side.”

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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.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 13:
“If you work hard, you will get there...”
to the end of the chapter.

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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 benefits of twice-daily meditation and the intricate distinction between being ready for Samadhi and not.

0:00 Summary of prior episode;

3:00 Arrival at the hamlet;
11:30 But first ... meditation;
21:22 The guest is God;
30:40 Divine consciousness;
44:30 Looking ahead to the next episode.

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

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 13:
“You are asking illumination from me...”
to
“...to the star of unqualified divine attainment.”

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