Autobiography Chapter 31, Part 1: Being awoken by Angels

This episode covers the start of chapter 31 to: “their refulgent forms vanished. The room darkened...” Summary: This unique chapter covers a first person account of how it was to be with the Avatar Lahiri Mahashaya's. We explore Srimati Kashi Moni’s background, including her marriage age and the mystical experience that transformed her perception of Lahiri Mahashaya from husband to guru. The conversation delved into the cultural and spiritual significance of the encounter, including the respectful language used and the implications of the angels' (devata’s) visitation. We also discussed the reference to John Milton's "Paradise Lost" and its interpretation regarding gender and spiritual awakening. 0:00 Expectations from the chapter; 9:48 Meeting Srimati Kashi Moni; 22:22 Husband to Guru; 31:40 The best Chorus; 41:12 Looking Ahead. Links discussed in the episode; https://knarf.english.upenn.edu/Milton/pl4.html Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 31 from: “My guru asked me to receive initiation into Kriya...” to “...for sharing with me her wondrous experiences”.  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS