This episode covers the start of chapter 16 to:
“...equilibriums that each man has set into motion in the past.”

Summary:
Chapter 16 starts the fundamentals of astrology as understood by a god realised master in Sri Yukteswar: its relation to belief, and its potential influence on human destiny. We also cover the significance of astronomy in ancient literature, its connection to karma, the importance of accurate birth data, and the Hindu tradition of naming a child based on their birth / natal chart and horoscope.

1:50 Astrological armlet;
10:58 All parts of creation are linked together;
27:45 The footnote;
43:23 Planetary stimuli;
59:00 Looking ahead.

Links discussed in this episode:
Page 145 onward: https://www.pushtisahitya.org/sanskrit/Generic/Upanishads/Kaushitaki_Brahmana_Upanishad.pdf
https://www.prokerala.com/astrology/kundali-matching/
East West Magazine: http://oaks.nvg.org/EW1934-Feb.pdf

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 16:
“A child is born on that day and at that hour when...”
to
“... secured and unless the remedial agent is worn next to the skin.”

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This episode covers the last section of chapter 15 from:
“The sankirtan issuing from Sri Yukteswar’s second-storey sitting room...”
to end of the chapter.

Summary:
Mark re-joins us for this episode, which starts with the efficacy of kirtan and chanting in day-to-day life as well as spiritual growth. Paramahansa Yognaanda and Swami Sri Yukteswar host some late-night guests, and this helps him (Mukunda) overcome fatigue and fear of work. Lastly, we thought about our key learnings from the chapter and what we are looking forward to in the next!

0:00 Mark’s journey;
5:10 Prior episode;
6:10 The tranquil evening;
18:05 Feedback from Guruji;
53:15 Hospitality;
65:25 Review of the chapter;
1:11:15 Looking ahead to the next chapter.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2020/02/11/kirtan-finding-the-heart-of-yoga-through-devotional-chanting-bro-kamalananda/
https://yogananda.org/make-new-determinations-be-what-you-want-to-be
https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/conquering-fear-anxiety-and-worry
https://yogananda.org/blog/paramahansa-yogananda-on-the-dynamic-power-of-faith

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 16 to:
“...equilibriums that each man has set into motion in the past.”

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#paramahansayogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi
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This episode covers the next section of chapter 15 from:
“Bach, among Western composers, understood the charm and power of repetitious...”
to
“...a dim memory comes to him of his divine origin.”

Summary:
The concept of talas, subtle variations in repetition and rhythm is brought to life with musical examples in this fascinating explanation of Paramahansa Yogananda. The religious influence behind Bach's compositions is also a thread we can pull upon for our own divine inspiration. We also discuss the relationship between talas and cosmic chants’ link to the heart chakra and how to use music to go deeper and deeper to the superconsciousness within!

0:00 Prior episode;
1:30 Bach and Talas;
18:38 The Human Voice;
30:08 Power of Sankirtans;
41:17 Chakras – footnote;
58:15 Looking ahead.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://youtu.be/mGQLXRTl3Z0?si=abqubNL_faavvvxm
https://youtu.be/CYJ4udIsfBc?si=8F3LGkEp5ON_P1WT&t

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 15:
“The sankirtan issuing from Sri Yukteswar’s second-storey sitting room...”
to end of the chapter.

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