This episode covers the start of chapter 31 to:
“their refulgent forms vanished. The room darkened...”

Summary:
This unique chapter covers a first person account of how it was to be with the Avatar Lahiri Mahashaya's. We explore Srimati Kashi Moni’s background, including her marriage age and the mystical experience that transformed her perception of Lahiri Mahashaya from husband to guru. The conversation delved into the cultural and spiritual significance of the encounter, including the respectful language used and the implications of the angels' (devata’s) visitation. We also discussed the reference to John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and its interpretation regarding gender and spiritual awakening.

0:00 Expectations from the chapter;
9:48 Meeting Srimati Kashi Moni;
22:22 Husband to Guru;
31:40 The best Chorus;
41:12 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in the episode;
https://knarf.english.upenn.edu/Milton/pl4.html

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 31 from:
“My guru asked me to receive initiation into Kriya...”
to
“...for sharing with me her wondrous experiences”.

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 30 from:
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...”
to the end of the chapter

Summary:
In this section of the chapter Paramahamsa Yogananda explores Guruji's prayer and the biblical references to Elijah and Elisha, discussing how these stories relate to the concept of miracles. We share our personal experiences of miracles, both grand and mundane, and examined Guruji's explanation that everything is a miracle. Guruji's warns us about Maya, Satan or illusion, and its role as the cosmic magician's plan to divert us from spirit to matter. We reflect the chapter and how Guruji skilfully weaves together scientific concepts, biblical passages, and personal stories to explain the nature of miracles and their place in the universe.

0:00 Prior Episode;
2:30 The Prayer;
12:40 What is a Miracle?;
34:05 Masters and Miracles;
30:55 Maya;
40:25 Reflections on the chapter.

Links discussed in the episode;

https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2022/03/16/master-and-the-miracle-of-the-fish-master-appears-to-devotees-a-devotee-story/

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 31 to:
“their refulgent forms vanished. The room darkened...”

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from:
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...”
to
“... I looked up to the throbbing stream of lifetrons and spoke entreatingly. "

Summary:
This section of the book Paramahansa Yogananda focuses on the concept of life as a motion picture and using his experiences with visions of war and suffering. We explore the philosophical implications of viewing the world as an illusion, including how this perspective can affect one's compassion and understanding of suffering. We also study Guruji's profound meditation experiences, where he saw his physical form transform into light and felt a sense of weightlessness.

0:00 Prior Episode;
2.09 Newsreel vision;
11:00 Teaching on Maya;
19:30 Understanding Maya;;
22:50 The Cosmic Light;
34:42 Looking Ahead.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 30 from:
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...”
to the end of the chapter

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from:
“In 1915, shortly after I had entered the Swami Order, I witnessed...”
to
“...making them actors as well as audience in His planetary theatre."

Summary:
This section of the chapter explains how historical events (1915) influenced Paramahansa Yogananda’s meditation practices and enhanced his understanding of consciousness. We examine various aspects of Guruji's teachings, including visualization, dreams, and the nature of consciousness transfer, while also analysing how cinematic techniques can portray spiritual experiences. The discussion concluded with an exploration of how life itself can be seen as a cosmic motion picture, with humans having the ability to shape their internal environment through divine intentions.

0:00 Prior Episode;
1:43 Strange Vision;
20:40 Lauren chants;
27:35 Relativity of human consciousness;
48:38 Looking Ahead.

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

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from:
“One day I entered a cinema house to view a newsreel...”
to
“... I looked up to the throbbing stream of lifetrons and spoke entreatingly. "

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from:
“Masters who are able to materialise and dematerialise their bodies...”
to
“...rise up as master of maya, knowing his dominion over the cosmos."

Summary:
Paramahansa Yogananda describes a masters' abilities to materialize and dematerialize their bodies, and examining scientific perspectives on reality and consciousness. Reva joins us as we delve into the principles of yoga, gravity, and relativity, with parallel discussion of how time dilation occurs due to gravity and velocity, while also covering Guruji's teachings on light and the nature of masters.

0:00 Prior Episode;
2:10 Infinite mass;
25:15 Let there be light;
37:40 The law of miracles;
55:15 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky
Space-time curvature https://youtu.be/AwhKZ3fd9JA?si=tvB7ZqFX6f4CUMnL

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from:
“In 1915, shortly after I had entered the Swami Order, I witnessed...”
to
“...making them actors as well as audience in His planetary theatre."

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from:
“The frank realization that physical science is concerned with...”
to
“...this conception brings us to the law of miracles. "

Summary:
In this episode we focus on the concept of "mind stuff" and scientific breakthroughs, particularly the development of the electron microscope. Paramahansa Yogananda explains how electrons exhibit both wave and particle properties, and how this dual nature challenges traditional scientific understanding of reality. We also cover Sir James Jeans' concept of the universe as a "great thought" rather than a mechanical structure, and Einstein's famous equation E=MC^2.

0:00 Prior Episode;
10:10 Electron Microscope;
22:30 There is no material universe;
32:05 The Law of Miracles;
40:00 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in this episode:
Tungsten crystals https://www.microscopy.ethz.ch/nbwo.htm
https://www.yogananda.com.au/gurus/yoganandaquotes12.html

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from:
“Masters who are able to materialise and dematerialise their bodies...”
to
“...rise up as master of maya, knowing his dominion over the cosmos."

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from:
“To surmount maya was the task assigned to the human race...”
to
“...but that atomic energy is essentially mind-stuff".

Summary:
This section further explores the miracles from the perspective of both spirituality and physics. Paramahansa Yogananda examined how the Vedic understanding of Maya, or illusion, relates to modern scientific theories, particularly Einstein's work on light and unified field theory. We open up discussion on the detailed analysis of Ezekiel's visions from the Old Testament and how they parallel spiritual experiences described in religious texts. The conversation concluded with an exploration of how scientific discoveries about the nature of matter, energy, and light point toward deeper spiritual truths, setting the stage for future episodes that will continue examining these connections between science and spirituality.

0:00 Prior episode;
2:25 To surmount maya;
12:30 True knowledge;
23:55 Looketh toward the East;
36:30 The theory of everything;
50:47 Looking Ahead.

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

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from:
“The frank realization that physical science is concerned with...”
to
“...this conception brings us to the law of miracles. "

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This episode covers the start of chapter 30 to:
“...but what gravitation and electricity are, no mortal knoweth.”

Summary:
As we start this heavy chapter and think about our expectations, the chapter explores miracles and religious perspectives, with particular focus on Leo Tolstoy's teachings and their connection to nonviolence. We review Tolstoy's views on Christianity and his similarities with Mahatma Gandhi, discussing his writings and experiences that challenged traditional religious practices. The discussion concluded with an exploration of scientific principles and the limitations of human understanding, touching on concepts like Maya and the mysteries of the universe.

0:00 Expectations from the chapter;
6:20 Leo Tolstoy and Nicholas Roerich footnote;
20:00 The (complete) three hermits story;
38:50 Duality in the physical creation;
38:50 Duality in the physical creation;
55:10 Maya;
1:06:30 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in the chapter:
Kingdom of God is within you - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43302/43302-h/43302-h.htm
Letter to a Hindu - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7176/7176-h/7176-h.htm
Three Hermits complete story – https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2896/
Three hermits animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEu8i1FblCg
Tolstoy’s twenty three tales: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/t/tolstoy/23_tales/cache/23_tales.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from:
“To surmount maya was the task assigned to the human race...”
to
“...but that atomic energy is essentially mind-stuff".

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