In this deeply encouraging talk, Brother Chidananda delves into how India’s beloved scripture of yoga, the Bhagavad Gita, can provide us with tremendous wisdom for how we conduct our everyday lives and pursue our highest goals.

As Paramahansa Yogananda said, no matter where one is on the spiritual path “the Gita will shed its light on that segment of the journey.”

This talk was recorded at the 2008 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles. Brother Chidananda became president and spiritual head of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India in 2017.

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SRF monk Brother Jayananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can practice the yoga science of meditation to discover God’s presence within — as the limitless Source of all-fulfilling love and joy.

This talk, which was the opening class at the 2019 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles, begins with special words of inspiration from Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India. He welcomes all those participating to the truly transformative experience of Convocation, and leads an invocation to officially open the annual weeklong program on Paramahansaji’s Kriya Yoga teachings.

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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 SRF 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 Jayananda 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/

“The Science of Religion,” an amplification by Yogananda of his maiden speech in America, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-science-of-religion-ebook/

“Visiting the Saints of India With Sri Daya Mata,” by Sri Mrinalini Mata, fourth president of SRF/YSS, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/visiting-the-saints-of-india-with-sri-daya-mata/

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SRF monk Brother Bhimananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the spiritual practice of gratitude.

Would you like to know how the simple act of expressing gratefulness can transform your life? Looking for the good in others and showing our appreciation can bring joy to us and those around us — and create a ripple effect of kindness in our world. When we cultivate gratitude for our blessings, during both good times and difficult times, it will strengthen our faith, increase our devotion, and deepen our awareness of God’s loving presence in every moment of life.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Glendale, California, in June 2024.

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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 SRF 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 Bhimananda refers to the following recording published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“Follow the Path of Christ, Krishna, and the Masters,” No. 6 in the Collector’s Series of recorded talks by Paramahansa Yogananda, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/follow-the-path-of-christ-krishna-and-the-masters

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