This episode covers the next part of chapter 31 from:
“One of Lahiri Mahasaya’s disciples, the venerable Kali Kumar Roy...”
to
“...awakening of the seven cerebrospinal centres constitutes the true path to the Infinite.”

Summary:
Lahiri Mahasaya offers a unique case study for our own habits on sleep and meditation, and we review Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings on transcending sleep through advanced Kriya Yoga practice. We examined the symbolism of the staff of Brahma and the link to the seven chakras concluding with a discussion on the life and teachings of Trailanga Swami, a contemporary of Lahiri Mahasaya who was known for his miraculous powers and spiritual wisdom.

0:00 Prior Episode;
2:45 Sleepless Saint;
24:12 Dandi Swami and seven Chakras;
29:14 Improbable Initiation;
47:10 Christ-like Saint, Trailanga Swami;
55:20 Looking Ahead.

Links discussed in the episode:
http://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/mans-eternal-quest-2/
https://youtu.be/ZIxNgQ-CwPo?si=hwUuGmGWDfnOqI60
https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/pyr_kundalini2.html
https://www.trailangaswami.in/31-teachings-of-sri-trailanga-swami
https://www.trailangaswami.in/sri-trailanga-swami-miracles-and-stories

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 31 from:
“On many occasions the swami was seen to drink, with no ill effect...”
to
“...The sinner, healed by Trailanga’s words, slunk feebly away.”

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This episode covers the next part of chapter 31 from:
“On the following day I returned to her home and enjoyed...”
to
“... in 1935, when I made enquiry, she was still living.”.

Summary:
This section of the book explores stories about Lahiri Mahashaya's disciples, particularly discussing a miracles surrounding one particular devotee named Abhoya for whom a train was stopped in its tracks, and another story about her having previously lost eight children but successfully gave birth to a ninth child who survived thanks to grace. We share our own personal experiences with keeping guru images in various locations like cars and workplaces, and discussed how these images can provide protection and spiritual connection.

0:00 Prior Episode
1:40 Photograph for protection;
16:50 Faith that stops a train;
29:35 Your coming child will live;
38:00 Master helps us succeed;
42.14 Looking Ahead.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 31 from:
“One of Lahiri Mahasaya’s disciples, the venerable Kali Kumar Roy...”
to
“...awakening of the seven cerebrospinal centres constitutes the true path to the Infinite.”

#autobiographyofayogi #autobiographylinebyline #paramahansayogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 31 from:
“My guru asked me to receive initiation into Kriya...”
to
“...for sharing with me her wondrous experiences”.

Summary:
This section of the chapter focuses on the spiritual significance of taking Kriya initiation and the role of a guru in one's life. We explore the unique experiences of Srimati Kashi Moni, the wife of Lahiri Mahashaya, examining the question of whether one needs a guru for liberation and the dilemma of making ambitious promises to a guru.

0:00 Prior Episode
01:43 Diksha Initiation;
33:33 Marriage to a Guru;
1:05:00 Looking Ahead.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 31 from:
“On the following day I returned to her home and enjoyed...”
to
“... in 1935, when I made enquiry, she was still living.”.

#autobiographyofayogi #autobiographylinebyline #paramahansayogananda
Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
#SRF #YSS