Autobiography Chapter 31, Part 4: Skip sleep

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