Videos of Tyagi Shurjo

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

Money should be seen as an energy-flow, not as something that can be hoarded. For when money is treated as a material reality, it blocks one’s creative flow. Money, like matter, is only frozen energy. Energy is what creates matter. It is energy that forever moves, changes, and dissolves matter. Matter, untouched by energy, is inert. If you need to … Read More

1. I am often told by people that I am holding on to experiences from the past and that is what’s stopping me from progressing. And I should forgive and forget and start afresh. My question is – Is it so easy to forget our past or anything that has hurt us deeply? How does one forgive then? 2. How … Read More

What is the difference between love, relationships, friendships? Why did Paramhansa Yogananda call friendship the highest form of relationship? This week, Yogananda’s disciples Narayani and Shurjo talk about how to create harmonious, joyful, in-sync relationships. A must-hear!

What is success in the grand scheme of things? How do we cope with failure and the fear of failure? In this episode of Happiness Now, Narayani and Shurjo share Paramhansa Yogananda’s wisdom on finding personal success in every way of life.