This episode covers the next part of chapter 30 from:
“To surmount maya was the task assigned to the human race...”
to
“...but that atomic energy is essentially mind-stuff".

Summary:
This section further explores the miracles from the perspective of both spirituality and physics. Paramahansa Yogananda examined how the Vedic understanding of Maya, or illusion, relates to modern scientific theories, particularly Einstein's work on light and unified field theory. We open up discussion on the detailed analysis of Ezekiel's visions from the Old Testament and how they parallel spiritual experiences described in religious texts. The conversation concluded with an exploration of how scientific discoveries about the nature of matter, energy, and light point toward deeper spiritual truths, setting the stage for future episodes that will continue examining these connections between science and spirituality.

0:00 Prior episode;
2:25 To surmount maya;
12:30 True knowledge;
23:55 Looketh toward the East;
36:30 The theory of everything;
50:47 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in this episode:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_field_theory

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from:
“The frank realization that physical science is concerned with...”
to
“...this conception brings us to the law of miracles. "

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This episode covers the start of chapter 30 to:
“...but what gravitation and electricity are, no mortal knoweth.”

Summary:
As we start this heavy chapter and think about our expectations, the chapter explores miracles and religious perspectives, with particular focus on Leo Tolstoy's teachings and their connection to nonviolence. We review Tolstoy's views on Christianity and his similarities with Mahatma Gandhi, discussing his writings and experiences that challenged traditional religious practices. The discussion concluded with an exploration of scientific principles and the limitations of human understanding, touching on concepts like Maya and the mysteries of the universe.

0:00 Expectations from the chapter;
6:20 Leo Tolstoy and Nicholas Roerich footnote;
20:00 The (complete) three hermits story;
38:50 Duality in the physical creation;
38:50 Duality in the physical creation;
55:10 Maya;
1:06:30 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in the chapter:
Kingdom of God is within you - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43302/43302-h/43302-h.htm
Letter to a Hindu - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7176/7176-h/7176-h.htm
Three Hermits complete story – https://www.online-literature.com/tolstoy/2896/
Three hermits animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEu8i1FblCg
Tolstoy’s twenty three tales: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/t/tolstoy/23_tales/cache/23_tales.pdf
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guglielmo_Marconi

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 30 from:
“To surmount maya was the task assigned to the human race...”
to
“...but that atomic energy is essentially mind-stuff".

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This episode covers the last part of chapter 29 from:
“Rabindranath invited me to stay overnight in the guest house...”
to the end of the chapter.

Summary:
Today we focus on Rabindranath Tagore's educational philosophy and cultural impact, including his approach to teaching and the universal themes in his poetry. We also explored Tagore's influence on education through his university and his use of literature to inspire students from diverse backgrounds. We concluded with reflections on Tagore's legacy and his contributions to India's cultural standing, including his educational methods and philosophical ideas.

0:00 Previous episode;
2:00 Singing together;
9:40 Poetry;
17:00 Gitanjali 35 Poem;
29:00 Reflections on the chapter

Links discussed in the chapter:
https://youtu.be/rSk5rmTLgyg?si=ppjPZ5BPaLUm03jg

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan- Swachh Bharat ka Irada Kar Liya Hum Ne – https://youtu.be/phIuP8XU9KQ?si=dQcPQlHbcupy-VJw

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 30 to:
“...but what gravitation and electricity are, no mortal knoweth.”

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