Gratitude: Inspiration for the Week Gratitude is a way of returning energy for energy received. Only a thief takes without paying for what he gets. And one who accepts a kindness without returning gratitude, as though the kindness were his by right, demeans both the giver and himself. He demeans the giver, because by ingratitude he implies that the kindness … Read More
As we close this season, we ask Narayani and Shurjo about the once-secret technique called Kriya Yoga, which Yogananda said is the Highway to God. What is Kriya Yoga? What is so special and powerful about it? Who is Mahavatar Babaji? Narayani and Shurjo shine a light on all these questions and more.
Introspection: Inspiration for the Week People commonly delude themselves with easy rationalizations. “Maybe I wasn’t as kind as I might have been,” they’ll say, “but wouldn’t you have been unkind, too, if he’d treated you that way? It wasn’t my fault. The fault was his.” Thus, the blame for every wrong is placed at one’s neighbor’s door. Introspection means to … Read More
After weeks of intense subjects, we are gonna chill out a little! We listened to our listeners who wanted to know fun stories about Narayani and Shurjo. So we are closing the season with this bonus episode. Narayani and Shurjo tell us about their own start on their spiritual journey. They also share their family’s reactions, their trials, their triumphs, … Read More
The universe is always listening, and we can either talk from our soul or ego. How do we do the latter? How do we harness the free, ever-present and God-given power of speech and thought? In this episode, Narayani and Shurjo share Paramhansa Yogananda’s wisdom about this infinite power.
Truthfulness is not caustic statements of unpleasant facts and unflattering opinions. Such statements are usually born of pride. But truthfulness is the effort always to see the divine truth behind appearances. It is the effort to express always that aspect of truth which may prove the most beneficial. Truthfulness, as applied to ourselves, means not to hide behind self-flattering justifications: … Read More
Kindness: Inspiration for the Week When you can view all human beings as members of your own extended family-your brothers and sisters, mothers, fathers, and children-then you will find wherever you go that love awaits you, welcomes you! It is God who gazes back at you, when you behold Him in all! Kindness is the recognition that all are truly … Read More
How do you relax and surrender without becoming lazy or complacent? In this episode, we ask Narayani and Shurjo about the very important and terribly neglected role of relaxation in human life. The guests discuss this powerful tool and how to balance relaxation with dynamism. They also share easy yet profoundly transformative tools given by Paramhansa Yogananda’s to relax the … Read More
“The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly.” —Paramhansa Yogananda
“Lahiri Mahasayaji, tell us more about your life.” Continuing with Chapter 35: The Christlike Life of Lahiri Mahasaya
