Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016), a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and much-loved minister of Self-Realization Fellowship, shares principles from Paramahansaji’s teaching on the power of thought.

With compassionate understanding, profound insight, and gentle humor Brother Anandamoy reminds us of the transforming power of our own thoughts and shows us how to use that power to connect with God and the innate strength of our soul.

Topics include:
• Understanding the universal nature of thought
• The mind’s power to bind your or free you
• Benefiting from life’s tests and challenges
• Inner secrets of happiness and success
• Forgiving ourselves and others

Recorded at the 1989 Self-Realization Fellowship Convocation in Los Angeles.

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In this inspirational service, SRF monk Brother Bhumananda shares Paramahansa Yogananda’s wisdom on the steps that a spiritual seeker can take on the path of yoga to satisfy the heart’s deepest longing for love. The service includes a period of guided yoga meditation.

This talk was recording in January, 2021, at the SRF Mother Center in Los Angeles.

In discussing unconditional love and steps to take to experience it, Brother Bhumananda draws ideas from works by Paramahansa Yogananda, Sri Daya Mata—one of Yogananda’s foremost disciples—and Swami Sri Yukteswar, Yogananda’s own guru.

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To learn more about the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, the home-study course giving Yogananda’s personal instruction in meditation and spiritual living of the Kriya Yoga path, mentioned by Brother Bhumananda: https://yogananda.org/lessons

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To read the ebook of Sri Daya Mata’s “Enter the Quiet Heart”: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...

To read the ebook of Sri Yukteswar’s “The Holy Science,” which describes the stages of purifying the heart to receive unconditional love: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...

To participate in a group meditation through the SRF Online Meditation Center: https://srfo

Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Govindananda discusses Paramahansa Yogananda’s teaching on meditation—that not only do we want to experience God’s presence as peace, love, joy, in meditation, but to take that awareness with us during the day, no matter what’s going on around us.

The importance of seeing our spiritual efforts as a divine offering, Brother Govindananda points out, is discussed in detail in Lesson 5 of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, the home-study course on meditation and the art of balanced spiritual living from Paramahansa Yogananda.

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He also mentions the influence of Paramahansaji’s “Autobiography of a Yogi” and translation and commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, “God Talks With Arjuna.”

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Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016), direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and much-loved Self-Realization Fellowship minister, gives an inspiring overview of the power of Kriya Yoga to uplift the consciousness of those who practice this sacred science deeply and regularly. This talk was given at the SRF Pasadena Temple on January 4, 1998.

The Kriya Yoga path—focusing on scientific meditation and the art of balanced spiritual living—was brought to America from India by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920. Paramahansaji founded SRF, in that year, to be the organization that spread his teachings worldwide.

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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

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

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Brother Bhaktananda (1914 – 2005), a longtime SRF monk and minister who became a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 1939, explains how to develop and perfect the guru-disciple relationship: the Divine’s eternal plan to free each soul.

He discusses how a commitment to simplicity, obedience, and loyalty in our daily lives leads to real freedom and happiness. From his long experience practicing the SRF teachings he offers three essential keys to spiritual development: practicing the presence of God, meditation, and study of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. He also discusses the importance of deep periods of stillness after practicing meditation techniques.

This talk was given at the 1994 SRF World Convocation.

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SRF monk Brother Jayananda discusses positive ways we can approach all life’s situations as yogis in order to be successful spiritually: “When we talk about thanksgiving or gratitude, these are attitudes really—ways of thinking, or ways of approaching life.”

Drawing from Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings and his experiences with Sri Daya Mata, SRF’s beloved third president, Brother Jayananda explains that right attitudes are just as much a foundational aspect of the science and practice of yoga as are right behaviors. He delves into the subjects of karma and justice, positivity of mind, evenmindedness, and practicing the presence of the Divine in daily life; and stresses that no matter what problems occur, we can maintain an attitude of thankfulness to become aware of God’s guidance and protection.

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For further exploration, based on topics covered in this talk:

Learn more about the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, Paramahansa Yogananda’s home-study course on the science of meditation and art of balanced spiritual living: https://yogananda.org/lessons

To read Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...

To read Daya Mata’s Finding the Joy Within You: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...

To read Yogananda’s The Science of Religion, available as paperback and ebook: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/p...

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Jayananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can find the true and lasting happiness that is the very nature of our souls.

Would you like to experience a happiness that is all-satisfying and never ends? All of us are looking for happiness, but the joy we get from outer conditions and experiences quickly fades. When we practice yoga meditation and follow the principles of spiritual living we discover a great treasure of happiness within that stays with us through the ups and downs of life — and helps us become attuned to the bliss of Spirit.

This talk, which includes a period of meditation, was recorded at the SRF temple in Hollywood, California, in November 2022.

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During his talk, Brother Jayananda refers to one of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, titled “Control of Emotions Is the Key to Health and Happiness.” 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

Brother Jayananda also refers to the following works published by Self-Realization Fellowship: four books from Paramahansa Yogananda and a video of a talk by Sri Daya Mata, third president of SRF/YSS:

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

“Journey to Self-realization,” Volume III of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/journey-to-self-realization-ebook/

“Where There Is Light: Insight and Inspiration for Meeting Life’s Challenges,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/where-there-is-light-ebook/

“The Law of Success: Using the Power of Spirit to Create Health, Prosperity, and Happiness,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-law-of-success-ebook/

“Him I Shall Follow: Remembrances of My Life With Paramahansa Yogananda” by Sri Daya Mata, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/him-i-shall-follow-2/

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

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org