This episode covers on the last part of chapter 25 from:
“On my return from Japan, I learned that during my absence...”
to the end of the chapter.

Summary:
This section of the book covers the various healing practices and spiritual techniques from Paramahansa Yogananda and Sri Yukteswar's teachings, including how faith, physical objects, and specific practices contributed to Nalini's recovery from typhoid fever, paralysis and infertility. We discussed the cultural differences in communication styles and the role of authority figures across different countries, while examining the significance of wearing certain jewels and metals for their electromagnetic influence on the human body. We ended with reflections on the chapter including comparisons between Guruji and Sri Yukteswar's approaches to divine healing.

0:00 Prior Episode;
1:41 Dealing with sickness;
15:44 Medicine vs Will Power;
28:56 Astral Intercession;
41:51 Greatful Nalini;
44:23 Daya Mata Picture;
49:18 Reflections on the chapter.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 26 to:
“...because of priestly secrecy and man’s indifference, the sacred lore gradually became inaccessible”.

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This episode covers on this part of chapter 25 from:
“Soon after Ananta’s passing, my younger sister Nalini was...”
to
"...their marriage, begun so inauspiciously, turned out to be ideally happy.”

Summary:
This section of the chapter continues the themes of sibling dynamics, cultural perspectives on marriage, and spiritual healing. We explore the cultural differences between Indian and Western wedding traditions and marriage arrangements. Paramahansa Yogananda emphasises again the spiritual significance will power and affirmations, we share our own personal experiences using them both inside and outside our SRF centre.

0:54 Prior Episode;
2:22 Siblings;
10:37 Betrothed;
20:24 The Plea;
28:51 The Cure;
45:51 Truth is God;
56:59 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in the chapter:
https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yukteswar_quotes02.html
https://www.iambetter.org/unconditional-love-perfecting-human-relationships-marriage/
https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/pyr_affirmations1.html
https://www.arlingtoncenter.org/Sanskrit-English.pdf (Yoga Sutras)
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16997 (Sleeman book)

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 25 from:
“On my return from Japan, I learned that during my absence...”
to the end of the chapter.

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

This episode covers on the start of chapter 25 to:
"...in all family affairs he played this dual parental role.”

Summary:
This chapter covers some fascinating themes of family dynamics, spiritual growth, and the balance between spiritual topics and storytelling elements. We examine Guruji's experiences, including his intuitive realization about his brother's death, his brief journey to Japan, and his compassionate care for family members during their final moments. We also share some personal experiences with intuition with each other!

0:00 Expectations for the chapter;
5:43 Ananta cannot live;
19:55 Leaving Ananta;
37:24 Father-Mother role;
43:01 Looking Ahead.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 25 from:
“Soon after Ananta’s passing, my younger sister Nalini was...”
to
"...their marriage, begun so inauspiciously, turned out to be ideally happy.”

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