Awake Minute 67: Pranam Sri Mrinalini Mata

We discuss the benefits of experiencing your body as stone, consciousness and light, as expounded by Paramahansa Yogananda in this minute. We also reflect on what Asana/posture would be most conducive for this experience. Brother Chidananda talks about the importance of Yogananda’s writings during this time (after returning from India in 1936) and how Sri Mrinalini Mata was crucial in this respect, we recollect some the most moving moments from her memorial service. Guruji’s writings in English are just as powerful as ancient Sanskrit mantras to devotees around the world, encapsulating the famous quote: “When I am gone, the teachings will be the Guru”. 0:00 Hopes and dreams; 3:31 Summary of Minute; 5:06 The "New" Lessons; 9:54 Guruji and meditating with body "as if like stone"; 22:42 Master's Great Samadhi; 28:18 Mrinalini Mata. NB: the recording at the end of this episode is not by Daya Mata, but Mrinalini Mata.  Mrinalini Mata - In His Presence: https://yssofindia.org/about/mrinalini-mata-in-his-presence  Sri Mrinalini Mata Memorial Service: https://youtu.be/A-Ut2SB-dU8