Autobiography Chapter 27, Part 2: Yogananda’s How to Live Schools

This episode covers the next part of chapter 27 from:
“I organised a programme for both grammar- and high-school grades...”
to
“...he observed with twinkling eyes, ‘but I can feel for you!’”

Summary:

Paramahansa Yogananda's educational vision and the establishment of the Yogoda School is the core theme of this episode, we discuss how he incorporated both secular and divine teachings while emphasizing practical subjects and outdoor learning. We take a deeper dive into traditional Indian education methods (e.g. Sandipani ashram) and Yogananda's teachings at Ranchi, including his system of physical exercises and meditation. The conversation concluded with reflections on Yogananda's teachings on service and sacrifice and his wonderful relationship with his father.

0:00 Prior Episode;
2:00 Educational Vision;
10:10 Yogoda and Life Force: Mind over matter;
21:00 Success and Responsibility;
29:10 Wider family;
39:20 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in the episode:
https://www.sanskritimagazine.com/64-kalas-arts-and-14-vidyas-techniques-of-ancient-india/
https://ujjain.nic.in/en/tourist-place/sandipani/
https://yogananda.com.au/para/p_will.html
https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yoganandaquotes11.html
https://yogananda.org/blog/paramahansa-yogananda-on-the-shining-light-of-service-to-others

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 27 from:
“With twenty fertile acres at our disposal, the students, teachers, and I...”
to
“... So keep up Kriya Yoga ceaselessly, and reach the divine portals quickly.”

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