Autobiography Chapter 27, Part 1: Service and Schooling

This episode covers the first part of chapter 27 to: “...new school, which I called “Yogoda Satsanga Brahmacharya Vidyalaya.” Summary: This episode focuses on self-inquiry, and the role of rituals in achieving spiritual understanding with respect to Kriya Yoga. We discussed various philosophical perspectives on self-realization and the concept of Shankaracharya’s Advaita Moksha, including references from Paramahansa Yogananda’s translation of the Bhagavad Gita. The conversation concluded with reflections on the scientific and spiritual benefits of Kriya Yoga, emphasizing its unique blend of mathematical precision, spiritual guidance, and scientific reasoning. 1:15 Expectations from the chapter; 6:10 Organisational work and seva; 22:50 Look toward the larger family; 45:00 What was Guruji’s school like? 59:45 Four Ashrams footnote; 1:07:30 Next episode Links discussed in the episode:  https://ysei.edu.in/ Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on 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!’”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS