This episode covers on the last part of chapter 24 from:
"There are a number of great men, living today in American...”
to the end of the chapter.

Summary:
Michael and Priyank explored the distinctions between yogis and swamis, while discussing Paramahamsa Yogananda’s inclusive perspective on Western spiritual practitioners who embody yogic qualities despite not following traditional Hindu practices. We also examine the historical criticisms of yoga and its evolution into a more universal and secular practice, particularly focusing on Carl Jung's contributions to psychology and spirituality, including his theories on archetypes and the scientific approach to yoga.

0:00 Previous episode;
10:55 Yoga is Misunderstood;
15:57 Carl Jung;
42:00 The inner conquest;
47:20 The Yoga of Patanjali;
56:25 Reflections on the Chapter.

Links discussed in the episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadasiva_Brahmendra

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 25 to:
"...in all family affairs he played this dual parental role.”

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This episode covers on the next part of chapter 24 from:
" The ancient rishi Patanjali defines yoga as “neutralisation of the alternating waves in...”
to
“...with egotistical desires and plays his part in life as a willing instrument of the Divine.”

Summary:
Paramahansa Yogananda focusses on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the eightfold path of yoga, including the author Patanjali himself. We examine each limb of the eightfold path in detail, from yamas and niyamas (moral restraints and observances) to asana (posture), pranayama (breath control), and the final samyama stages of pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi, emphasizing that yoga is a universal path accessible to everyone regardless of temperament. Guruji concludes with reflections on how a true yogi can maintain divine consciousness while fulfilling worldly duties. We draw on readings from God Talks with Arjuna to bolster our understanding.

0:00 Previous episode;
3:35 Patanjali the celestial Naga;
16:50 The six Hindu systems
32:16 Yoga Sutras
1:05:15 Yogi or Swami?
1:12:00 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in the episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patanjali
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbhodakshayi_Vishnu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shesha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabhashya
Yoga Sutra Chant: https://youtu.be/jIvVvztmyys
Yoga Sutra book: https://www.arlingtoncenter.org/Sanskrit-English.pdf
A History of Indian Philosophy book: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12956
Manjushri Buddhism chants: https://youtu.be/Ag174BBdqm8

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 24 from:
"There are a number of great men, living today in American...”
to the end of the chapter.

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

* This episode had to be republished due to Spotify instructed copyright removal of small snippet used from John Lennon music, for full version you may see it on youtube at ~12mins *

Our second guest of the show Carolina from Brazil joins us to discuss what the word "Guru" means to her and the impact of yoga to the world.

00:00 Meet Carolina;

04:00 Minute summary;

04:38 Yoga and brotherhood;

20:50 Being a guru;

38:37 Gloria Schultz and Yogic powers;

51:00 Aarti and YSS;

01:00:11 Unravelling and intrigue.