There is a most magical painting of Bhagavan Krishna in the meditation room. We hear how it came to be, from a divine vision received by Shri Hari Narayan Bose. Master’s first library was born out of discussions with Swami Kevalananda ji. This soon-to-be-popular “Saraswat library” conceptualization started in this very house. Jai Guru. Narrated by Manash Mukherjee: son of … Read More
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The Importance of Soul Receptivity (Part 1)
Swami spoke of the importance of becoming aware of the movement of Divine grace within by making the effort in yoga practice to still our hearts. In this way, and by attunement to the Guru, we become more receptive in our Soul to that movement of God’s Love.
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Stories of Master from Tulsi Bose Shrine: Part 1
Tulsi Bose Shrine is the residence of Shri Tulsi Narayan Bose: childhood friend and disciple of Paramhansa Yoganandaji. This video narrates the visits of various eminent saints to Tulsi Bose Shrine: Paramhansa Yoganandaji, many disciples of Lahiri Mahasaya: e.g. Shri Kebalanandaji, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giriji. Also Gurus of other paths such as Ananadamayi Ma, Swami Vivekananda and so on. The … Read More
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Milk Will Not Float on Water
With Nayaswami Padma, sharing from the original teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
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Nayaswami Hriman Shares About a Poem by Paramhansa Yogananda: “Magic Sea”
Today’s poem by Paramhansa Yogananda is entitled “Magic Sea.” First published in 1940, the poem inspires me to reflect that what we each enjoy so much about nature should stand as a reminder of God behind all nature. We are so easily mesmerized by the form and forget to see the Spirit behind the form. This self is the little … Read More
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Class 3: Demystifying Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Samadhi Pada, Verse 12: “The vrittis are calmed by practice and by non-attachment.” Sounds simple enough : )
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Learning From Life’s Experiences
With Aryavan McSweeney sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda.
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Meditate with a Spirit of Grateful Service
With Brahmachari Devendra
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Class 77: Autobiography of a Yogi
Finishing up our time in South India as the guests of the Maharaja of Mysore, we return back to spend our ‘Last Days with my Guru’, in chapter 42.
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Wisdom: Inspiration for the Week
We often hear the expression, “sadder but wiser.” This is the mark of worldly wisdom, which people equate with disillusionment. Indeed, worldly hopes, sooner or later, all end in disappointment, and sometimes in great sorrow. Worldly wisdom often wears the garb of sadness. Not so, divine wisdom! On the spiritual path, the expression should be, “happier and wiser”! For true … Read More
