This episode covers the next part of chapter 12:
“The silence habitual to Sri Yukteswar was caused by...”
to
“... improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.”

Summary:

Paramahansa Yogananda uses every opportunity to focus on the key themes of silence and stillness, we explore their spiritual significance and draw on personal experiences using noise in the workplace and environment. Sri Yukteswar teaches us some cultural differences in communication styles, the importance of concise and impactful communication, and the role of a spiritual master. The transmission of knowledge through a guru medium is often so subtle it goes unnoticed in the moment, but hindsight and due reflection always reveal the significant teachings that life has given us over the years.

0:00 Silent Self-Realization Fellowship;
40:00 A Master's touch;
52:40 Transmission;
1:04:28 Doubt.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12:
“Master always had young chelas (disciples)...”
to
“...change the orientation of human thought.”

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12:
“My guru was a peerless interpreter of the scriptures...”
to
“... A saint will not encroach on that independence.”

Summary:

This part deals with the challenges and benefits of spiritual practices, with a focus on the importance of concentration and self-awareness as taught by Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda. We delve into the future architectural visions of Mukunda and share our experiences with the Mother Center and Encinitas. We also review the importance of developing wisdom (e.g. through Sanskrit/Cosmic Chants), whether God and Guru’s know our thoughts and the role of free will.

0:00 Slightly restless Mukunda;
36:10 Foreknowledge;
49:10 Sri Yukteswar’s Wisdom.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12:
“The silence habitual to Sri Yukteswar was caused by...”
to
“... improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.”

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