This episode covers the next part of chapter 18 from:
“Guruji,” I interrupted, “if Afzal could easily secure such things as gold...”
to
“... Farewell, world! I go to seek the forgiveness of the Cosmic Beloved.”

Summary:
The confessional story of Afsal Khan is one of remorse and sorrow, accompanied with a drop of transformation. We explore the themes of supernatural powers, desires, and spiritual development further in this section, along with theoretical and practical implications of astral manifestation, willpower, and the differences between spiritual and material wealth, drawing writings of Paramahansa Yogananda. The conversation concluded with reflections on the chapter and our wild theories on the complex and nuanced themes of the magic, links to karma, personal growth, and the importance of proper spiritual guidance.

0:00 Prior Episode;
2:00 The Astral Being;
26:20 The Afterworld;
31:26 Confession and penance;
37:35 Afzal's Story;
59:15 Reflections on this chapter.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yoganandaquotes05a.html#desires
https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/pyr_mind.html
https://yogananda.com.au/gita/gita0248.html

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the first part of chapter 19 from:
“I am often beset by atheistic doubts. Yet a torturing surmise sometimes haunts me...”
to
“... Dijen made for the door and closed it noisily behind him.”

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