In this episode, SRF nun Sister Usha conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda about the all-embracing Divine Mother, God in the aspect of perfect unconditional love.

We all yearn to be loved unconditionally — fully understood and accepted without reservation. When we approach God as a child appealing to our Divine Mother, we can experience the sympathetic understanding, tenderness, and nurturing care that our souls crave. And as we draw closer we ultimately realize that the Divine Mother sees us as we truly are — a beautiful, shining soul, one with Spirit.

This talk, which includes a period of meditation, was recorded at the SRF temple in Glendale, California, in May 2024.

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During her talk, Sister Usha refers to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. 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

Sister Usha also 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 Divine Romance,” Volume II of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-divine-romance-ebook/

“Man’s Eternal Quest,” Volume I of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/mans-eternal-quest-ebook/

“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/

“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/

“Paramahansa Yogananda: In Memoriam,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/paramahansa-yogananda-in-memoriam/

“Enter the Quiet Heart: Creating a Loving Relationship With God,” by Sri Daya Mata, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/enter-the-quiet-heart-ebook/

In addition, Sister Usha refers to a talk by Brother Anandamoy, a beloved minister of SRF, entitled “The Mother Aspect of God,” which you can view here: https://youtu.be/rqnS4by1Onk?si=EB7cytfhE8l_vbpW

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