The Wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda

SRF monk Brother Bhumananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda  on how attunement with a true guru helps one to be supremely victorious in all inner and outer pursuits.A true guru has reached the ultimate goal of oneness with the Divine and has been given the sublime role of leading other souls on that same divine quest. Following the guru’s guidance enables seekers of higher consciousness to identify more and more with their soul-nature when striving to overcome life’s everyday challenges. And ultimately the guru’s unconditional help leads to seekers winning the inner spiritual battle of realizing their own oneness with God’s infinite peace and joy.In this talk, recorded at the 2008 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles, Brother Bhumananda refers to Paramahansa Yogananda, guru and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, simply as “Master,” being a reverential way to address one’s guru and signifying a soul who has achieved full self-mastery.You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgDuring his talk, Brother Bhumananda refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/“Finding the Joy Within You: Personal Counsel for God-Centered Living,” by Sri Daya Mata, third president of SRF/YSS, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/finding-the-joy-within-you-ebook/“God Alone: The Life and Letters of a Saint,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-alone/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org

SRF monk Brother Anandamoy speaks on Paramahansa Yogananda’s mission to spread worldwide the teachings of Kriya Yoga — illuminating for this age the universal aspect of religion. He explains that practice of the meditation techniques taught by Yogananda, including Kriya Yoga, leads one “steadily and surely to the perception of divinity within.”Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016) was an international lecturer and beloved minister of Self-Realization Fellowship for many years, and his talks continue to present for students of Paramahansaji’s teachings and spiritual seekers everywhere key insights into the spiritual path.In this talk Brother Anandamoy refers to Paramahansa Yogananda, guru and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, simply as “Guruji” — “ji” being a suffix denoting respect.This talk was given on March 22, 1995, during the dedication ceremony of the Paramahansa Yogananda Smriti Mandir (Memorial Shrine) at the Ranchi Ashram of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (the name by which Paramahansa Yogananda’s work is known in India and several surrounding countries).You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgDuring his talk, Brother Anandamoy refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/“The Holy Science,” by Swami Sri Yukteswar, guru of Paramahansa Yogananda, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-holy-science-ebook/Brother Anandamoy also mentions that Mahavatar Babaji asked Paramahansa Yogananda to interpret the scriptures of East and West — specifically, the Bhagavad Gita and the Gospels of the New Testament. These are now published by SRF in the following books:“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org

SRF nun Sister Usha conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how cultivating true friendships can help us develop a closer relationship with God.By expressing spiritual qualities such as truthfulness, loyalty, sincerity, and love in our interactions with others, we can create greater harmony in our relationships — and gradually deepen our awareness of God’s presence as the Friend of all friends.This talk was given at the SRF Temple in Hollywood, California, in October 2025.You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!During her talk, Sister Usha refers to the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgYou can learn more about the profound spiritual depths waiting to be discovered in our relationships with others in Yogananda’s book “The Spiritual Expression of Friendship,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-spiritual-expressing-of-friendship/Sister Usha refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/“The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You,” Yogananda’s commentary on the teachings of Jesus, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-second-coming-of-christ-ebook/“Solving the Mystery of Life,” Volume IV of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/solving-the-mystery-of-life-ebook/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org 

SRF monk Brother Nakulananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on ways to awaken divine love and peace within us, and to cultivate calmness, attentiveness, and loving understanding in our daily interactions with others.By following Yogananda’s practical and compassionate counsel, we can learn to see the presence of God in all and foster much greater harmony in our relationships.In this talk, recorded at the 2012 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles, Brother Nakulananda refers to Paramahansa Yogananda, guru and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, simply as “Master,” being a reverential way to address one’s guru and signifying a soul who has achieved full self-mastery. You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgDuring his talk, Brother Nakulananda refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/“Metaphysical Meditations: Universal Prayers, Affirmations, and Visualizations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/metaphysical-meditations-ebook/“Finding the Joy Within You: Personal Counsel for God-Centered Living,” by Sri Daya Mata, third president of SRF/YSS, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/finding-the-joy-within-you-ebook/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org  

Brother Chidananda, president and spiritual head of SRF/YSS, offers deeply encouraging insights on how we can live with inner strength and clarity while navigating the complexities of today’s world.He explains that humanity is passing through a period of transition — a time in which old patterns are giving way to allow for a more expansive and experiential understanding of spirituality. While this transition can bring uncertainty, it also presents a profound opportunity. By regularly applying Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings on meditation and spiritual living in our daily lives, we can experience now the inner peace and joy of the higher age that is gradually emerging.This talk was given at the 2018 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles.You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!During his talk, Brother Chidananda refers to the essential guidance for creating a spiritually fulfilling life to be found in the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons. The powerful techniques that Paramahansa Yogananda brought to the world — the Energization Exercises and the Hong-Sau and Aum Techniques, as well as the technique of Kriya Yoga — are taught in his SRF Lessons, which present Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living as a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgBrother Chidananda also refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org

SRF monk Brother Ekananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the transformative power of thought, and how we can cultivate positive, God‑centered thoughts that will help us remain evenminded, so we can respond more calmly to challenges we face and deepen our attunement with the Divine Presence within.This talk with a period of meditation was given at the SRF Temple in Fullerton, California, in August 2025.You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgDuring his talk, Brother Ekananda refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“Scientific Healing Affirmations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/scientific-healing-affirmations-ebook/“Solving the Mystery of Life,” Volume IV of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/solving-the-mystery-of-life-ebook/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org 

SRF nun Sister Draupadi conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on cultivating the practice of prayer as a dynamic, essential, and very personal aspect of our daily lives. By doing so we can experience and hold on to our awareness of God as a constant, loving companion and guide at every step of our spiritual journey.In this talk, recorded at the 2015 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles, Sister Draupadi refers to Paramahansa Yogananda, guru and founder of Self‑Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, simply as “Master,” being a reverential way to address one’s guru and signifying a soul who has achieved self‑mastery.Sister Draupadi also refers to Sri Mrinalini Mata, fourth president of SRF/YSS, as “Sanghamataji” — Sanghamata meaning “Mother of the Society,” and “ji” being a suffix denoting respect, added to names and titles in India.You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self‑Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home‑study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgDuring her talk, Sister Draupadi refers to the following work published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita,” Yogananda’s translation and commentary on the teachings of Krishna, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/god-talks-with-arjuna-the-bhagavad-gita-ebook/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org 

SRF monk Brother Satyananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can experience greater inner harmony amid the demands of modern life.This talk provides practical insights on cultivating contentment by the practice of meditation, responding compassionately to others, dealing constructively with change, and recognizing moments of spiritual inspiration as guideposts on the soul’s journey toward peace and ultimate liberation.This talk was given at the SRF Lake Shrine Temple in Pacific Palisades, California, in March 2024.You can help more people find and benefit from Yogananda’s practical wisdom by rating and reviewing this podcast. We greatly appreciate your support!You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.orgDuring his talk, Brother Satyananda refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:“Man’s Eternal Quest,” Volume I of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/mans-eternal-quest-ebook/“Spiritual Diary: An Inspirational Thought for Each Day of the Year,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/spiritual-diary/To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org