Autobiography Chapter 34, Part 7: Ask, and it shall be given you

This episode covers the last part of chapter 34 from: “Burning with the enthusiasm of truth, I spoke without due thought...” to the end of the chapter. Chris and Priyank discussed Mahavatar Babaji's miraculous appearance at the devotional request of Lahiri Mahasaya. We explore the themes of humility, overzealousness, and the difference between demanding God's presence when needed vs on a whim. The discussion covered how Lahiri Mahasaya's story demonstrates that spiritual advancement doesn't require complete renunciation of worldly responsibilities, and the significance of the Kumbh Mela incident where Babaji was washing the feet of a renunciate, teaching the importance of humility over outward displays of spirituality. We finish by reflecting on the chapter as a whole.  00:00 Introduction; 1:00 Prior Episode; 2:00 O ye of little faith!; 14:40 No more; 28:06 Doubters to believers; 43:25 Renunciant; 54:20 Reflections on the chapter. Links discussed in this episode: https://yogananda.com.au/dayamata/daya_mata_spirit_of_seeking_God.html https://yogananda.org/blog/paramahansa-yogananda-on-the-dynamic-power-of-faith Kumbh Mela episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/58FyWOSvI9iGlDpO5enlYF https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/pyr_purity.html  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 35 to: “... Let us see whether Elias will come to save him.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS