Murali’s insightful talk on the occasion of Lahiri Mahasaya’s Mahasamadhi weaves together Sanskrit, scripture and yoga. Exploring pathways to God, and our own question of “How do I know what my path is?”, the talk entertains and inspires with story and nuggets of wisdom.
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2021-09-19 – Intuition is Simple: The Intellect is Complex – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
Hriman relates that the innocence of children is often taken for wisdom, while the innocence and wisdom of a saint is born of something much higher. In the midst of life’s trials and indignities, the saint remains even-minded and cheerful, and able to see the higher soul nature in all, even in those who persecute them.
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Sunday, September 12, 2021 – Spiritual Anniversary of Swami Kriyananda – Nayaswamis Padma & Hriman
A special Sunday service, commemorating the Spiritual Anniversary of Swami Kriyananda (Ananda’s founder) meeting his guru, Paramhansa Yogananda. This was the day that Kriyananda was accepted by Yogananda into his monastery. The date was September 12, 1948.
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Sunday, September 5, 2021 – Ego – Friend or Foe? – Nayaswamis Padma & Hriman
Padma explains how Ego is both friend and foe. In the beginning, like a booster rocket, it helps us begin moving towards God. Later, though, we have to break free from Ego to go beyond our limits and self-definitions. And it takes energy to do so!
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Sunday, August 29, 2021 – Who Are True Christians? – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
Sri Yukteswar described one of the hallmarks of this age as of gaining respect for one’s self. The flip side can be self-indulgence, and Hriman attributes much of the world’s current chaos to this. The antidote is calmness within, and those with spiritual awareness drawing together to bring that calmness into the world.
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Lots in this talk! Hailey shares how, in meeting our tests, we can either hide in our rooms, or engage with life. Zach explores the benefits of the question “What’s trying to happen here”, and an attitude of “Say Yes! to life”, along with the importance surrounding ourselves with “bubble of joy” to stay calm, centered and positive.
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Sunday, August 15, 2021 – Does Satan Exist? – Bhima Breckenridge & Murali Venkatrao
We shouldn’t identify with our failures and mistakes, but always seek our identity with God. And humor is an indispensable part of the spiritual path!
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Sunday, August 8, 2021 – Does God Hide the Truth? – Nayaswamis Jamuna & Nivritti
“The true path begins when you open your heart. Because God is Love, and he’s waiting. He wants to live His dream through you; that’s what He’s waiting for. And the only way that He can live His dream through you is through your love.”
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Sunday, August 1, 2021 – How Democratic is Truth? – Ministers Murali Venkatrao & Dambara Begley
Murali explores remarkably similar statements by Christ and by Krishna to show us how to have “eyes to see and ears to hear”, and the self-control and receptivity to listen for the answer.
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Sunday, July 25, 2021 – Do You Need a Guru? – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
Challenging, funny and wise, Hriman suggests that solutions to personal and planetary problems come by asking God…and having the courage to listen to the answer.