Autobiography Chapter 27, Part 3: Yogananda’s teachings on life and death

This episode covers 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.” Summary: This chapter contains a beautiful image of Ranchi School which shows how it has, since then, transformed into a full-fledged ashram with complete facilities, including a meditation hall, museum and accommodations for both people (and cattle!). We explore parallel scriptural stories about spiritual lessons regarding attachment and letting go, using examples from Guruji's experiences with deer and his educational vision for the school. The discussion concluded with an examination of the school's expansion and its integration of medical services, sports, and academic programs, while highlighting Guruji's enigmatic personality and relationships with spiritual figures, including Swami Pranabananda.  0:00 Prior Episode;  2:15 Ranchi Ashram; 12:25 Dear deer and Jada Bharata; 30:03 A good death; 35:33 Expansion of the school; 41:00 Swami Pranabananda’s visit 46:20 Encouraging Bhagabati; 56:10 Looking Ahead Links discussed in the episode:  https://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda/volume_4/lectures_and_discourses/the_story_of_jada_bharata.htm https://www.youtube.com/live/Ad__hThJDiM?si=GIm5MKjWILl_Hxn0&t=1186 Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 27 from: “The body of Pranabananda, which had appeared so well and strong during...” to the end of the chapter. #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS