Awake Minute 60: Pranam Mahatma Gandhi

In this minute Mahatma Gandhi welcomes Paramahansa Yogananda into his ashram. Our guest Philip joins us to discuss the spiritual background of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (before his Kriya initiation) and some epic philosophies he founded that are as applicable today as they were a century ago. Paramahansa Yogananda is then reunited with his own guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri in a compelling cinematography sequence. We also discuss Richard Wright and his witnessing the magical scene as it unfolded.  0:00 Meet Philip; 4:47 Summary of Minute; 6:53 Mahatma Gandhi; 12:25 A fast on silence; 17:42 Challenging the caste system; 28:40 Was Gandhi already a Yogi before his initiation by Paramahansa Yogananda; 38:39 Priyank's favourite Gandhi quotes; 49:48 Renunciation; 55:01 Richard Wright; 1:05:26 Scenes from Guruji's reunion; 1:15:15 Philip describes how he is preparing for his Kriya Initiation. Links discussed in the podcast: Gandhi’s video and jovial voice: https://youtu.be/Zt_MmVBUv84  Richard Wright background: https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2017/01/08/tribute-to-richard-wright-his-great-contribution-to-gurus-work/