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ISKM Vedic Lectures
The Transformative Power of Hearing About Lord Mukunda | ŚB 5.18.11 | HG Sundar Gopāl Prabhu

ISKM Vedic Lectures

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 64:08


ŚB 5.18.11By associating with persons for whom the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Mukunda, is the all in all, one can hear of His powerful activities and soon come to understand them. The activities of Mukunda are so potent that simply by hearing of them one immediately associates with the Lord. For a person who constantly and very eagerly hears narrations of the Lord's powerful activities, the Absolute Truth, the Personality of Godhead in the form of sound vibrations, enters within his heart and cleanses it of all contamination. On the other hand, although bathing in the Ganges diminishes bodily contaminations and infections, this process and the process of visiting holy places can cleanse the heart only after a long time. Therefore who is the sane man who will not associate with devotees to quickly perfect his life?Please feel free to join our Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Telegram group chat (for both prabhujīs and mātājīs): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/iskmnews

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 20, Part 2: Sri Yukteswar's subtle influencing hand

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 31:44


This episode covers the next part of chapter 20 from: “I soon reached the schoolmaster's house...” to “....please serve Mukunda's food. His train leaves soon.” Summary: Mukunda (Paramahansa Yogananda) is determined to go to Kashmir despite no-cooperation from his everyone in his life! We ponder the reasons behind a sudden change in Behari's behaviour when Kashmir was mentioned, uncle Sarada Ghosh, Rajendra and friends. The one two people that follow the way set by God are Sri Yukteswar and Kanai, so we review the importance of following one's guru, the role of willpower in life, and the significance of intuition in making life decisions. 0:00 Previous episode; 2:45 Behari isn't coming; 8:00 Sri Yukteswar's reaction; 16:03 Lal Dhari can't join either; 20:55 Mukunda hears Sri Yukteswar; 30:45 Looking ahead. Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 20 from: “Getting up from my blanket seat, I staggered suddenly...” to the end of the chapter (excluding the footnote). #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 20, Part 1: Sri Yukteswar's art of diplomacy

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 42:44


This episode covers the first part of chapter 20 to  “...My guru silently resumed his walk;” Summary: As Mukunda uses his nous to make his trip to Kashmir happen, Sri Yukteswar does everything he can to politely postpone it – almost as if he knew what was about to happen! We explore the themes of aligning our plans with divine will, the hidden protection behind not getting what you want, and the importance of intuition in guiding us towards better outcomes. We also discuss the subtle ways he manages Mukunda's expectations and the nuances in how a Paramahansa Yogananda reflects on these happenings as he recalls them decades on.  0:00 Expectations on chapter; 9:35 The request and refusal; 19:20 Mystic being mystical; 28:12 The plans unravelled; 34:45 Prediction; 41:28 Looking ahead. Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 20 from: “I soon reached the schoolmaster's house...” to “....please serve Mukunda's food. His train leaves soon.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - Night Shift - 4.17.25

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 45:23


Mukunda - Night Shift - 4.17.25 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 4.13.25

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 39:10


Mukunda - 4.13.25 by Windy City Kirtans

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Listener Favorites: Gautam Mukunda | What Presidential Elections Can Teach us About Leadership

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 66:48


In this podcast episode, we sit down with Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, to discuss what we can learn about leadership from presidential elections. Drawing on insights from his book 'Picking Presidents', which examines the qualities that make for successful leaders, Mukunda provides a fascinating analysis of filtered and unfiltered presidents alike. Whether you're a political junkie or simply interested in the qualities that make for effective leadership, this episode is sure to provide plenty of food for thought. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 18, Part 1: Breaking past life limitations

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 67:21


This episode covers the start of chapter 18 to: “This invisible entity was able to fulfil the fakir's slightest wish...” Summary: Chapter 18 is perhaps one of the most intriguing of the book, and we take a moment to explore why we feel that could be, before delving in! Sri Yukteswar visits Mukunda's halls of residence (subtly exposing a very sweet relationship between the pair) while he tells the unlikely story of another disciple-guru relationship, defying the social societal norms, scientific understanding and logical reasoning.  0:00 Expectations from the chapter; 8:14 Synchronicity; 16:12 Guru's promise; 33:39 Diksha; 1:01:15 Looking ahead. Links discussed in this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jinn Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 18 from: “Ignoring his master's warning, Afzal began to misuse his powers...” to “...there was no sign of the glittering plates or the remnants of the meal.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 17, Part 4: Yogananda's how-to-live schools

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 55:00


This episode covers the the last part of chapter 17: “On his return from Puri, Sri Yukteswar...” to end of the chapter (and the long footnote). Summary: How did Sri Yukteswar intervene to enhance the academic offering of Serampore College (solely for the benefit of his principal disciple Mukunda)? An intriguing question, one which we discuss in this section along with the long footnote provided by Paramahansa Yogananda on the importance of spirituality in education, and the limitations of materialistic and scientific understanding. We also explored the concept of a Gurukula, a type of spiritual boarding school, and reflected on the significance of a captivating picture of Mukunda meditating (at the age of 16). The conversation ended with a discussion on the key learnings from chapter 17. 0:00 Prior episode; 3:34 Moving Mukunda to Serampore; 10:41 The divine hand at work; 15:40 That only which we see within...; 28:37 Avidya - false knowledge; 31:40 Schools in ancient India; 39:10 Picture of Mukunda; 46:05 Reflections on chapter. Links discussed in this episode: https://yssofindia.org/spiritual?srsltid=AfmBOooTAbLHGGwH0X2AjBZsjX5P-Cps67QgSeXRUHrEoJprxeF9IclY https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yogananda_quotes_habits40.html Book – on Indian Culture: https://archive.org/details/indianculturethr029329mbp/mode/2up https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurukula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandipani Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 18 to: “This invisible entity was able to fulfil the fakir's slightest wish...”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 3.1.25

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 20:32


Mukunda - 3.1.25 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 2.13.25

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 26:47


Mukunda - 2.13.25 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 12.22.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 31:44


Mukunda - 12.22.24 by Windy City Kirtans

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 15, Part 8: Yogananda's life of tireless service

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 77:40


This episode covers the last section of chapter 15 from: “The sankirtan issuing from Sri Yukteswar's second-storey sitting room...” to end of the chapter.  Summary: Mark re-joins us for this episode, which starts with the efficacy of kirtan and chanting in day-to-day life as well as spiritual growth. Paramahansa Yognaanda and Swami Sri Yukteswar host some late-night guests, and this helps him (Mukunda) overcome fatigue and fear of work. Lastly, we thought about our key learnings from the chapter and what we are looking forward to in the next!  0:00 Mark's journey; 5:10 Prior episode; 6:10 The tranquil evening; 18:05 Feedback from Guruji; 53:15 Hospitality; 65:25 Review of the chapter; 1:11:15 Looking ahead to the next chapter.   Links discussed in this episode: https://yoganandasite.wordpress.com/2020/02/11/kirtan-finding-the-heart-of-yoga-through-devotional-chanting-bro-kamalananda/ https://yogananda.org/make-new-determinations-be-what-you-want-to-be https://yssofindia.org/spiritual/conquering-fear-anxiety-and-worry https://yogananda.org/blog/paramahansa-yogananda-on-the-dynamic-power-of-faith  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the start of chapter 16 to: “...equilibriums that each man has set into motion in the past.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 11.23.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 29:56


Mukunda - 11.23.24 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - Damodarastakam - 11.10.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 29:01


Mukunda - Damodarastakam - 11.10.24 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 10.24.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 35:56


Mukunda - 10.24.24 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 9.29.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 28:42


Mukunda - 9.29.24 by Windy City Kirtans

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 14, Part 1: Paramahansa Yogananda's precursor to samadhi

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 50:50


This episode covers the start part of chapter 14: to “...Thwarted and exposed, I made my way sadly to his side.”  Summary:  Paramahansa Yogananda writes the most comprehensive description of the Samadhi experience in all literature, we endeavour to give this the devotion and careful attention that it deserves. Before this experience Mukunda describes the beautiful re-union with Sri Yukteswar, one which includes forgiveness and a beautiful expansion of divine love. We also explored the other importance themes of this section: the role of an ashram head vs that of a guru, the need to reduce our expectations and the common problem of scattered thoughts during meditation.   0:00 Summary of previous episode and chapter; 3:20 Expectations from Chapter 14; 7:10 The Return and the Apology 22:00 Expanding my heart; 31:30 Disobedient thoughts; 49:00  Looking forward to the next episode.  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 14 from: “Poor boy, mountains cannot give you what you want...” to “...Aum, the vibration of the Cosmic Motor.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - Janmastami Night Kirtan - 8.26.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 36:10


Mukunda - Janmastami Night Kirtan - 8.26.24 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - Janmastami Eve Night Shift - 8.25.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 33:52


Mukunda - Janmastami Eve Night Shift - 8.25.24 by Windy City Kirtans

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom
#292 Bala Mukunda Ashtakam (The Beautiful Child form of Sri Krishna)

Vedanta - The River of Wisdom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 22:44


In an interesting turn of events in the midst of a deluge, Rishi Markandeya was blessed with the vision of Sri Krishna in the child form resting on a banyan leaf. What did he see and what did he understand? Through the eight verses of the Bala Mukunda Ashtakam, we discover and revel in the joy of Sri Krishna's beautiful child form. The podcast transcript - https://arshavidyananda.in/292-bala-mukunda-ashtakam-the-beautiful-child-form-of-sri-krishna/ Not too late to join the course on the Complete Bhagavad Gita which just began on 17th August 2024. Do check out the details and do not lose an opportunity to transform your life into a blessing through Bhagavan's Divine Song. Details and registration - https://arshavidyananda.in/the-bhagavad-gita-course/ Our monthly newsletter - Aarsha Vidya Bharati - Aug 2024| Pujya Swamiji's Teaching| Vedanta Camp| New Bhagavad Gita Course| Impact of SHINE| Sampūrṇa Gītā Pārāyaṇam| And more! https://mailchi.mp/95c34cdaebc6/aarsha-vidya-bharati-aug2024 Our monthly newsletter will bring you more happiness, more wisdom and more freedom. To subscribe to Aarsha Vidya Bharati - https://mailchi.mp/cea95b9ad987/aarsha-vidya-bharati Vedanta - the River of Wisdom is a weekly podcast by Swamini B (Brahmaprajnananda), a Vedanta teacher, writer and Hindu monk. Please follow, learn and enjoy Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/arshavidyananda Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/arshavidyananda Twitter - https://twitter.com/arshavidyananda To connect and learn Vedanta - www.arshavidyananda.in

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 13, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda's trials

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 41:41


This episode covers the next part of chapter 13: “I was not sure of the way...” to “...Such faith in the directions given.”  Summary:  Makunda's long and tiresome journey has a deeper meaning associated with his growth – as with all good and worthwhile journies in our life. We share our personal experiences of hospitality and its biblical spiritual significance, and the role of prayer and affirmations in achieving our worthy outcomes (learning from the nuns of Self-Realization Fellowship from 2024 convocation).‌    0:00 Summary of prior episode; 01:27 Lost Mukunda; 9:40 Welcome savior; 34:24 Mukunda begins his journey 40:25 Looking ahead to the next episode.    Links discussed in this episode:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm6cWagLet0    Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 13: “The stranger halted beside me...” to “...venerated as nuclear centres of spiritual power.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

ISKCON Chicago
Aravind, Mukunda, Nilamadhava, Ramdas & Namarasa - 8.4.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 159:51


Aravind, Mukunda, Nilamadhava, Ramdas & Namarasa - 8.4.24 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 6.23.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 34:39


Mukunda - 6.23.24 by Windy City Kirtans

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 6.12.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 29:24


Mukunda - 6.12.24 by Windy City Kirtans

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 12: Contrasting a parent with a Guru

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 118:03


This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “It was Master's practice to point out...”  to  “... permitted the fitful sleep of ignorance.”    Summary:  This episode focusses on the themes of self-criticism, constructive feedback, and the challenges of ‘converting' individuals toward the spiritual path. We also delved into the complexities of concepts such as criticism, detachment, and the role of a guru, emphasizing the importance of learning from feedback, humility, and personal growth. Finally, we review Mukunda's methods of handling criticism of Sri Yukteswar and why devotees leave the path, reflecting on their experiences with volunteer recruitment, retention and the concept of 'ego bomb'.  0:00 Meet Cian; 5:00 Summary of previous episode; 6:20 The love of a parent; 17:45 Criticism; 51:24 New students; 1:11:00 Defensiveness; 1:56:30 Looking ahead to the next episode.  Links discussed in this episode: https://youtu.be/8Y49dcOC3-8?si=4TiiVp-OChbwt7yH  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “During my early months with Master I experienced...” to “...his bounty pouring peacefully over my being.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India 

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 7: Paramahansa Yogananda vs. Restlessness

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 76:20


This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “My guru was a peerless interpreter of the scriptures...” to “... A saint will not encroach on that independence.”  Summary:  This part deals with the challenges and benefits of spiritual practices, with a focus on the importance of concentration and self-awareness as taught by Sri Yukteswar and Paramahansa Yogananda. We delve into the future architectural visions of Mukunda and share our experiences with the Mother Center and Encinitas. We also review the importance of developing wisdom (e.g. through Sanskrit/Cosmic Chants), whether God and Guru's know our thoughts and the role of free will.   0:00 Slightly restless Mukunda; 36:10 Foreknowledge; 49:10 Sri Yukteswar's Wisdom.  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “The silence habitual to Sri Yukteswar was caused by...” to “... improve if you are making a spiritual effort now.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

Brown Pundits
Brown Pundits on 2024 Elections in India.

Brown Pundits

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 68:36


Omar, Mukunda, Maneesh, Gaurav and KJ have a freewheeling chat on the upcoming elections in India.

Brown Pundits
Brown Pundits Talk to Indic Explorer

Brown Pundits

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 80:36


Mukunda and Omar talk to Vineet on Indic Modernity.

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 4: Swami Sri Yukteswar's minute mannerisms and divine qualities

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 79:48


This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Daily life at the ashram flowed smoothly...” to “... ended many of my periods of nocturnal edification.”  Summary:  In this section the emphasis Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sri Yukteswar placed on the importance of routine and meditation, and the challenges of maintaining them. Mukunda notices the minute mannerisms and qualities of Swami Sri Yukteswar just four our careful analysis. The significance of meditation was likened to life being a dream, and the teachings of a guru that emphasized joyful food preparation were also discussed. The group also touched upon the spiritual practices of a guru and the importance of balancing inner spiritual life with interactions with guests.  01:48 From Sleep to Samadhi; 18:00 Food for the soul; 45:30 Visitors; ~55:00 The art satsang 1:11:00 Nighttime.  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “My early months with Sri Yukteswar culminated in...” to “...guru is beyond fear of hurt from any creature.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Innovation Matters
Mukunda Kaushik on the future of direct air capture, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel

Innovation Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 49:42


Lux's Mukunda Kaushik joins Anthony and Mike to dig into everything carbon economy: how will direct air capture make money? What's the best use for methanol? And how can the commercial airline industry ever become sustainable?

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - Gaura Purnima Evening Kirtan - 3.24.24

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 38:56


Mukunda - Gaura Purnima Evening Kirtan - 3.24.24 by Windy City Kirtans

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 3: Paramahansa Yogananda's Own Kriya Initiation

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 65:35


This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Sri Yukteswar chose the following morning...”  to  “...minimum passing grades from time to time.”    Summary:  Mukunda received a transforming Kriya Yoga initiation, which is different this time because of the authority of the initiator: Swami Sri Yukteswar. We talk about how this applies to modern Kriya initiates and importance of the role of SRF/YSS to sincere devotees around the world. When he returns home, he is warmly welcomes by his family, and we draw on stories from Mejda that relate how Kriya transformed Mukunda into Paramahansa Yogananda.   0:00 SRF in Lima, Peru; 3:40 Transforming touch of your Guru; 18:05 Guruji returns home; 42:40 Happy months; 53:20 Mukunda's transformation after Kriya.  Links from episode: https://yogananda.com.au/c/Atmananda_deeper_yearning.html  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “Daily life at the ashram flowed smoothly...” to “... ended many of my periods of nocturnal edification.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 1: Is Sri Yukteswar's training that hard?

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 83:10


This episode covers the start of chapter 12 to: “...blessing my infancy, had guided my steps to this hour.”  Summary:  A profound start to one of the longest chapters of the book, ranking amongst the most influential and memorable written. We discuss our expectations as well as the detailed breakdown of Mukunda's pleas and Sri Yukteswar's eventual acquiescence. There are many hypotheticals discussed here, listeners are encouraged to comment to add some richness to our discussion.   0:00 New Chapter! 8:56 The Guru is the Law; 41:22 Eternal Shelter; 1:08:22 SRF lineage link confirmed.  Links from episode: https://yssofindia.org/blog/loyalty-highest-law-for-spiritual-success-by-swami-ishtananda-giri https://yogananda.com.au/pyr/foundation.html#top https://yssofindia.org/blog/the-guru-guide-to-eternal-freedom https://yssofindia.org/about/guru-disciple-relationship  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “Led by my guru, I strolled about the house...” to “...sweet the first night under my guru's roof.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - TNK - 3.7.23

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 31:09


Mukunda - TNK - 3.7.23 by Windy City Kirtans

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 3: Yogananda in Krishna's childhood abode

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 71:06


This episode covers the next part of chapter 11 from: “The heat outdoors was merciless...” to  “...then walked slowly to the station.”  Summary:  Jitendra resumes his yo-yo traits of tentative faith – with moments of extreme elation followed by extreme doubt, perhaps representing qualities of many devotees. Mukunda meanwhile becomes a Guru for the first time in this life, with an eager new devotee comparatively far advanced in years, but as we know it is a relationship that transcends conventional rules of age, sex and creed. We get a glimpse of what Kriya Yoga is and how Paramahansa Yogananda will use it to transform the world.     0:00 Forgetful, doubting Jitendra; 19:50 A Guru, found; 33:30 Brindaban Tour with answered prayers; 58:20 Kriya Yoga Initiation.  Links from episode: https://www.indianetzone.com/12/kadamba_tree.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radha_Madan_Mohan_Temple,_Vrindavan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banke_Bihari_Temple https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaligram https://youtu.be/Wj-STxwil2U?si=nYpyLyU8kbE948xk  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 11 from: “Joy was within me as I boarded...” to the end of the chapter.   #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki
When God is With Me, All the 'Necessities of Life' Become Unnecessary #GMfaves

Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 8:34


Once you have God, you have everything you need. You no longer have 'needs'. You just 'have'. You just 'are'. Because God is where you are. And the first proof of God where you are, is the GoOD feeling. The Glow. Love.    Let It flow forth. I Love you and I'm with you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ Today's Quotes:    Referenced Episode 235-  'Whenever you're not glowing today, catch your Self, and Glow' "God has proven that when He is with me all the 'necessities of life" become unnecessary. In that consciousness you become more healthy than the average person, more joyous, more bountiful in every way. Don't seek little things; they will divert you from God. Start your experiment now: make life simple and be a king." -Yogananda "To be able to realize that [God is your individual consciousness] enables you to sit back as comfortably, as joyously and confidently as a baby sitting on its mother's lap...In this attitude and altitude you eventually hear your own consciousness saying to you, “I am your bread, I am your meat, I am your wine and your water. Fear not, I am with you. Be not afraid, it is I. I will never leave you.” -Joel Goldsmith “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." -John 6:35 "Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous." -Isaiah 41:10 "As soon as you opened your mouth And I heard your soft Sounds, I knew we would be friends The first time dear pilgrim,I heard your laugh I knew it would not take me long To turn you back into God." - Hafiz via Daniel Ladinsky "(Upon meeting with Love) Even the beggar becomes a king, the lame persons are able to walk or even fly, the blind is able to see this universe, and many of the difficult writings of the destiny which are at the forehead of a person can be wiped out. Even the fundamental essence of a person or a personality or a being can be made to change." -Mukunda 

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 2: Paramahansa Yogananda's best meal

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 66:09


This episode covers the next part of chapter 11 from:: “A half hour later Jitendra and I were...” to “...an attractive invitation to revisit the hermitage.”  Summary:  Mukunda and Jitendra embark on their journey with an unlikely promise from Ananta regarding becoming a disciple! Jitendra starts his doubting straight away (a theme for this chapter) and quickly regrets it when the divine hand caters for the pair “in a hurry”. Is Indian cuisine unmatched? Gauri Ma gives Paramahansa Yogananda a meal to remember!   1:07 No final security; 10:40 Ananta to be Mukunda's disciple; 19:34 Sceptical Jitendra; 27:25 The first miracle; 42:27 The Lord works-in a hurry, too! 50:03 A sumptuous repast.  Links from episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atithi_Devo_Bhava  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 11 from: “The heat outdoors was merciless...” to  “...then walked slowly to the station.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

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Autobiography Chapter 11, Part 1: Faith or Dare

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 88:52


This episode covers the start of chapter 11 from: “It would serve you right if Father disinherited you...” to “...and, very likely, a fellow victim!”  Summary:  Ananta attempts to use all the tools at his disposal to bring Mukunda back to the conventional family ways and challenges him to an epic dare. Paramahansa Yogananda agrees without a second thought and remembers the rewards of faith from previous trials – what lessons can we learn from this to apply to our own lives?    1.30 Title and expectations; 10.30 The reluctant reunion; 44.00 A privileged life?; 56.40 The Proposition.  Links from episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhiksha https://yogananda.com.au/gurus/yoganandaquotes07b.html  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on next part of chapter 11 from: “A half hour later Jitendra and I were...” to “...an attractive invitation to revisit the hermitage.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

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Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 8: The harsh duality of life

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 56:58


This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 from: “We had had to travel for our meeting to...” to “...“swoop” perilously close to Calcutta!”  Summary:  This beautiful encounter between Sri Yukteswar and Mukunda ends with a hint of bitter-sweet. Is it possible that 12 hours had passed during their meeting that is covered in two pages? Mukunda suffers some heart-ache from his ashram housemates that pushed him over the brink.   0:00 Holy Places; 9:10 Tense talk; 34:00 Hostility in the hermitage.  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the long footnote at the end of chapter 10.  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 7: Sri Yukteswar's brevity

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 76:49


This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 from: “ As we made our way to the stone balcony...” to “...had never caught a glimpse of my guru.”  Summary:  So few words are exchanged between Mukunda and Sri Yukteswar in their six hour re-union (of this lifetime), but so much depth exists in between the lines. We try to break it down and fill in then blanks using readings from God Talks with Arjuna and Man's Eternal Quest.  0:00 Preamble;  1:15 I give you all I possess;  16.10 Precious words;  34:41 Unconditional Love;  54:32 Sri Yukteswar's clairvoyance;  1:01:54 Going back to Calcutta.   Links discussed used in this episode: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 10 from:  “We had had to travel for our meeting to...” to “...“swoop” perilously close to Calcutta!”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 6: Finding “My Own” Sri Yukteswar

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 62:44


This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “”Gurudeva!” The divine face was the one...” to “...Strength mingled subtly with gentleness.”  Summary:  Finally! Mukunda finds his Guru Swami Sri Yukteswar – we consider this to the the most important part of the book yet, but why? What is it about this relationship that gets our spiritual juices racing? We try to answer this question amongst the backdrop of this awesome episode, where Paramahansa Yogananda's elation is matched by Sri Yukteswar's – who has once again found “His Own”. We highly recommend listening to Brother Anandamoy's pertinent talk on Loyalty before consuming this episode – a link can be found below.   0:00 Preamble; 2:00 Setting some Guru context; 13:05 Mukunda finds gold; 30:00 A Guru's highest joy; 45:45 What is the Guru's purpose? 50:47 Sri Yukteswar's outer appearance.  Links discussed used in this episode: https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/loyalty/  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 10 from: “As we made our way to the stone balcony...” to “...had never caught a glimpse of my guru.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 4: The Wisdom of Fasting

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 70:18


This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “With doubled zest I awaited...” to “...this lesson in a Banaras hermitage!”  Mukunda is shaken up by the austerity of Swami Dayananda attitude toward food, life and God. Fasting must be an important part of spirituality for Paramahansa Yogananda to use his own example and expound the timeless eastern philosophy by covering so many pages on the topic. Swami Dayananda uses a small flaw in young Mukunda's temperament to churn out more essential training for him, and by extension: us.     0:00 Fasting; 30:59 The Tao; 45:34 Footnote; 49:40 The Te of Dayananda  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 10 from: “The sole treasure which had accompanied me...” to “... A few eager steps and I was at his feet.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute
Autobiography Chapter 10, Part 3: Adjusting to ashram life

Awake: The Life of Yogananda Minute By Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 48:03


This episode covers the next part of chapter 10 to: “I was pleased that my new home...” to “... I completed a twenty-four-hour fast.”  This short part of the autobiography that covers life in Bharat Dharma Mahamandal ashram holds many lessons for young Mukunda. He has good reason to request clarifications from the ashram's head Dayananda, who takes the opportunity to iron out a few wrinkles to ensure Mukunda is ready for his long sought after meeting with Sri Yukteswar.   0:00 Lauren's surprise;  3:30 A new life in an ashram; 11:50 Mukunda's divine complaint; 22:30 Renounce your father's wealth; 31:40 Curb your hunger.  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 10 from: “With doubled zest I awaited...” to “...this lesson in a Banaras hermitage!”  Link from the episode: https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/5-famous-breakfast-dishes-from-bengal-1806410  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship #SRF

ISKCON Chicago
Mukunda - 12.10.23

ISKCON Chicago

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 28:48


Mukunda - 12.10.23 by Windy City Kirtans

Brown Pundits
Conversation with Christine Fair

Brown Pundits

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2023 93:09


Omar and Mukunda talk to Prof. Christine Fair on state of affairs in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan and her upcoming book. 

Brown Pundits
Discussion with Vamsee Juluri

Brown Pundits

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 83:58


In this podcast, Omar and Mukunda talk to popular author, columnist and intellectual Vamsee Juluri.

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Gautam Mukunda | What Presidential Elections Can Teach us About Leadership

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 66:48


In this podcast episode, we sit down with Gautam Mukunda, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership, to discuss what we can learn about leadership from presidential elections. Drawing on insights from his book 'Picking Presidents', which examines the qualities that make for successful leaders, Mukunda provides a fascinating analysis of filtered and unfiltered presidents alike. Whether you're a political junkie or simply interested in the qualities that make for effective leadership, this episode is sure to provide plenty of food for thought. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trumpcast
Political Gabfest Reads: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a President

Trumpcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 43:14


John Dickerson talks with author Gautam Mukunda about his new book Picking Presidents: How to Make the Most Consequential Decision in the World. They talk about how Mukunda's first book, Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter laid the groundwork for Picking Presidents. Later, Dickerson and Mukunda dig into why ‘intellectual brilliance' – which goes beyond IQ - is a strong predictor of presidential performance and how the human portion of the job of president is changing.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Political Gabfest
Gabfest Reads: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a President

Political Gabfest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 43:14


John Dickerson talks with author Gautam Mukunda about his new book Picking Presidents: How to Make the Most Consequential Decision in the World. They talk about how Mukunda's first book, Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter laid the groundwork for Picking Presidents. Later, Dickerson and Mukunda dig into why ‘intellectual brilliance' – which goes beyond IQ - is a strong predictor of presidential performance and how the human portion of the job of president is changing.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slate Culture
Political Gabfest Reads: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing a President

Slate Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 43:14


John Dickerson talks with author Gautam Mukunda about his new book Picking Presidents: How to Make the Most Consequential Decision in the World. They talk about how Mukunda's first book, Indispensable: When Leaders Really Matter laid the groundwork for Picking Presidents. Later, Dickerson and Mukunda dig into why ‘intellectual brilliance' – which goes beyond IQ - is a strong predictor of presidential performance and how the human portion of the job of president is changing.  Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices