Lesson 2 from Yogananda’s Advanced Super Cosmic Science Course. Developing the power of the five senses through calm concentration can be a good starting point for the development of the sixth sense. Meditation is the best of all!
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Art of Superconscious Living: Transcendence
Transcendence Every night in sleep we leave the world behind us. We leave behind also our self-definitions, duties, worries and desires. Sleep is necessary to our physical and mental well-being, but its benefit is limited and doesn’t touch our soul, our spirit. Paramhansa Yogananda is oft quoted saying “Seclusion is the price of greatness.” Few people can or will take … Read More
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Art of Superconscious Living: Self-Expansion
Self-Expansion Expansion of consciousness is the essence of all aspiration. Paramhansa Yogananda stated that “A comfortable life is not a victorious life.” While conflict is forever part of the human experience, what is important is NOT what we believe or stand up for, it’s that we DO stand up for something greater than ourselves. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. put … Read More
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The Art of Superconscious Living – What Does Easter Mean for You and Me?
What Does Easter Mean for You and Me? The message of Easter for humanity is tied to Spring: the promise of healing, renewal, and resurrection of hope. As day follows night, we are reminded that no matter how dark is the night, the day will surely follow. But there’s more than that: the message of crucifixion for everyone regardless of … Read More
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The Art of Superconscious Living! Say YES to Life!
Say YES to Life! “If you want something done, ask a busy person!” This cliché illustrates the basic principle that energy begets energy. To paraphrase the words of Jesus Christ: “To those who have, more will be given; to those without, that which they have will be taken.” Whether emotionally stressed or stressed with duties, just SAY YES TO LIFE … Read More
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Original Teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda: Intuition Part 1
Taken from Yogananda’s “Advanced Course in Practical Metaphysics” this broadcast is part 1 of sharing from his written lesson. Stanza 7 of the Yoga Sutras is the starting point for Yogananda’s analysis of “What is Intuition?”
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Art of Superconscious Living: Practicality
Practicality In a world beset with problems on a global or national scale, it is important that we find practical responses lest we “stew in the juice” of our own impotence. Swami Kriyananda made the statement that “action is clarifying.” Ideas are “nice” but useless unless they inspire positive and enthusiastic actions. Take stock, then, of any issue that troubles … Read More
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Sunday, May 1, 2022 – Perfection is Self-Transcendence – Nayaswamis Hriman & Padma
From the conclusion of Hriman’s talk: “Stillness, emptiness; it’s not empty, and it’s not still. It’s a feeling, it’s a potency, it’s power, it’s bliss. And it’s always right there. But we have to want it; we have to want to seek it. And that is what will make us free.”