SRF monk Brother Devananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how each one of us can form a deeply fulfilling personal relationship with the Divine.

Even if you do not feel a close connection with God in the beginning, by using the practices outlined in this talk you can develop greater love for and attunement with the Divine within yourself — and increasingly experience the living reality of God’s guidance, care, and unconditional love in every aspect of your life.

This talk, which includes a period of meditation, was given at the SRF temple in Phoenix, Arizona, in February 2025.

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You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

During his talk, Brother Devananda refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/

“Only Love: Living the Spiritual Life in a Changing World,” by Sri Daya Mata, third president of SRF/YSS, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/only-love-ebook/

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Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of SRF/YSS, explains how we can learn the art of living in this world without losing our connection with and receptivity to the power and love of the Divine — giving us a foundation of evenmindedness, calmness, inner strength, and resilience to firmly plant our feet on as we face life’s challenges. When we can do this, he shares in this deeply encouraging talk, we are not only benefiting ourselves but truly serving the world.

Brother Chidananda discusses three, interwoven “how-to-live sciences” as being very useful on the spiritual path — each one an integral part of the meditation teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. They are:

• “The yoga science of identity and identification,” to help us find the ultimate answer to that most essential question: “Who am I?”
• “The yoga science of vibration,” to help us attune our lives with positive and uplifting forces in our environment, and especially the great cosmic creative vibration of Aum.
• “The yoga psychology of Paramahansa Yogananda,” to allow the Guru’s comprehensive wisdom to transform our mental environment and outlook — freeing the mind from its enslavement to the body and the limitations imposed by outer influences, so that it can be a willing instrument of the divine and ever-perfect soul.

This talk was given in Sydney, Australia, in January 2025.

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During his talk, Brother Chidananda refers to the essential guidance for creating a spiritually fulfilling life to be found in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. The powerful techniques that Paramahansa Yogananda brought to the world — the Energization Exercises and the Hong-Sau and Aum Techniques, as well as the technique of Kriya Yoga — are taught in his SRF Lessons, which present Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living as a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

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SRF monk Brother Keshavananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the importance of discovering what role in life will satisfy our hearts and set us on the course of reaching true happiness.

As we focus on spiritualizing our daily activities, our unique talents and abilities unfold naturally — motivating both our search for the Divine and our selfless service to others. Through amusing stories, inspiring examples, and practical tips, this talk provides guidance helpful for anyone interested in finding a meaningful direction in life and bringing greater joy, peace, and harmony to our world.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Encinitas, California, in April 2025.

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During his talk, Brother Keshavananda refers to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. The SRF Lessons, Paramahansa Yogananda’s home-study course containing his personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living, is available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

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