Autobiography Chapter 12, Part 10: Yogananda and the East-West hybrid
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This episode covers the next part of chapter 12: “Sri Yukteswar counselled his students to be...” to “...when you have attained the final perfection.”  Summary:  This section focuses on the concept of a "living liaison" and the appeal of Western principles in India during the early 20th century vs. the timeless eastern spiritual ideals. We also have in a lively discussion about the severity of Sri Yukteswar’s Ashram training and the importance of discipline, perseverance, and good manners in one's spiritual path.  00:53 A man of the East and the West; 15:30 Importance of discipline; 34:55 Living a Balanced Life for Spiritual Progress; 47:41 Don’t feel too good for this world.  Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the next part of chapter 12: “My guru could not be bribed...” to “...win a farther dominion—in men’s souls.”  #autobiographyofayogi  #autobiographylinebyline  #paramahansayogananda Autobiography of a Yogi  awake.minute Self-Realization Fellowship Yogoda Satsanga Society of India #SRF #YSS 
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