Autobiography Chapter 23, Part 1: “Mad Monk” Yogananda

This episode covers the start of chapter 23 to:  "...I scarcely noticed when darkness changed into dawn.” Summary: The beginning of Chapter 23 explores the themes of spirituality, education, and personal growth through life’s varied experiences. We examined the various teaching methods throughout the world, cultural differences in perceptions toward education, and the balance between academic pursuits and spiritual development. “God Talks with Arjuna” and the SRF’s new book “Solving the mystery of life” contain passages on the importance of sincere devotion.  0:00 SRF Convocation; 1:55 Outlook on the chapter; 6:09 A warning from the professor; 19:50 An ingenious step; 32:22 Prabhas Chandra Ghosh; 40:00 Choosing the ashram over the lecture hall; 55:20 Looking Ahead. Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes the next part of chapter 23 from:  "One night about eleven o’clock, as I was putting on my shoes in preparation...”  to “... which had been arranged by the faculty of Calcutta University.” #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS