The Wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda

Self-Realization Fellowship monks and nuns share Paramahansa Yogananda’s profound inspiration, and their own stories of applying his practical teachings on meditation and balanced living, to encourage you to have a truly victorious life — transcending limitations, fear, and suffering — by awakening to the infinite power and joy of your real Self: the soul.

The teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi) and his renowned line of gurus offer to people of all cultures, races, and creeds the means to free themselves from physical, mental, and spiritual inharmonies — a way of life of inner happiness and all-round success. To facilitate the spread of his “how-to-live” teachings worldwide — including the spiritual principles and meditation techniques of Kriya Yoga — Yogananda founded Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) in 1920 and established the headquarters for his work in Los Angeles, California, shortly thereafter.

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“Self-realization is the knowing — in body, mind, and soul — that we are one with the omnipresence of God; that we do not have to pray that it come to us, that we are not merely near it at all times, but that God's omnipresence is our omnipresence; that we are just as much a part of Him now as we ever will be. All we have to do is improve our knowing.” — Paramahansa Yogananda

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Understanding People’s True Character — And Transforming Your Own

30 oktober 2026 · 38 min
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SRF monk Brother Muktananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how seeking to understand others while working to improve ourselves can bring greater harmony to our relationships and help us grow spiritually. Lees meer

By recognizing the good in others, practicing honest introspection, and choosing kindness over criticism, we can develop greater intuition and happiness — becoming more aware of the Divine Presence in every soul.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Phoenix, Arizona, in April 2026.

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.org

During his talk Brother Muktananda 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/

“The Divine Romance,” Volume II of Yogananda’s “Collected Talks and Essays,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/the-divine-romance-ebook/

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
India’s Universal Path: How to Experience God Within

23 oktober 2026 · 38 min
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SRF monk Brother Prafullananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the path by which every soul can discover God’s presence within. Lees meer

He explains how the universal science of yoga meditation, combined with heartfelt devotion and attunement with a true guru, has the power to quiet the restless mind, awaken the heart — and help us realize our innate oneness with the ever new bliss of Spirit.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Glendale, California, in March 2026.

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.org

During his talk Brother Prafullananda refers to the following work 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/

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
Experience the Perpetual Contentment of Your Soul

20 oktober 2026 · 34 min
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SRF monk Brother Satyananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how to experience the lasting contentment that is inherent in the soul. Lees meer

By intentionally using life’s quiet moments for meditation and spiritual reflection, we can become less dependent on ever-changing outer conditions for our happiness and discover a steady source of peace and well-being within.

This talk was given at the SRF Lake Shrine Temple in Pacific Palisades, California, in September 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!

During his talk, Brother Satyananda 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.org

Brother Satyananda also 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=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
The Liberating Power of Affirmation

9 oktober 2026 · 39 min
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SRF monk Brother Kartikananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how the practice of affirmation can help us overcome limiting thought patterns and awaken the soul’s innate strength. Lees meer

By repeating spiritual truths with concentration and conviction, we can begin to manifest those truths in our lives — allowing God’s love and wisdom to be more fully expressed through us.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Glendale, California, in February 2026.

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 Kartikananda refers to one of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons — Lesson 1: “The Way to Self-Realization.” 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.org

Brother Kartikananda 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/

“Scientific Healing Affirmations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/scientific-healing-affirmations-ebook/

Brother Kartikananda also refers to “Self-Realization” magazine, established by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1925. Learn more and read free sample articles from past issues at https://yogananda.org/self-realization-magazine

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
Finding Divine Peace and Balance

2 oktober 2026 · 37 min
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In this episode Sri Daya Mata (1914 – 2010), beloved third president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, addresses the vital subject of bringing more peace into our lives from the perspective of her lived experience as one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s closest disciples. Lees meer

The God-love and tangible divine realization that Daya Mata radiates in this video allows all to experience the upliftment of being in her deeply encouraging presence, and to come away with renewed strength, inspiration, and commitment to creating a life of divine peace and balance.

Topics include:

The power of united prayer as a force for world peace

Paramahansa Yogananda’s universal message of balanced spiritual living in the modern world

Guidance for spiritualizing family life and teaching spiritual values to children

Carrying the consciousness of divine communion into daily life

Sri Daya Mata served as president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India from 1955 until her passing in 2010.

This talk was recorded on August 10, 1990, at the annual 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!

You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his SRF Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

During her talk, Sri Daya Mata refers to the following work 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/

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

To view more talks by Sri Daya Mata: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
Is Life a Cosmic Movie? (The Realization That Can Change Your Life)

25 september 2026 · 26 min
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SRF monk Brother Sevananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can awaken to the eternal spiritual reality behind the ever-changing scenes of life. Lees meer

Brother Sevananda explains how seeing the universe as a cosmic motion picture, an analogy Yogananda often used, can help us meet life’s joys and challenges with greater evenmindedness, inner freedom, and awareness of God’s presence.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Encinitas, California, in April 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.org

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
From Inner Peace to World Peace: Your Effort Makes a Difference!

18 september 2026 · 37 min
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SRF nun Sister Ranjana conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how each one of us can contribute to world peace — by cultivating peace within ourselves through meditation, prayer, and spiritual living. Lees meer

Every sincere effort to express the divine qualities of the soul has an uplifting influence on the world — helping to foster greater harmony, goodwill, and understanding among all people.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Encinitas, California, in January 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 Ranjana refers to one of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons — Lesson 63: “Becoming an Ideal World Citizen.” 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.org

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
Concentration: Key to Communion With God

24 juli 2026 · 33 min
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SRF monk Brother Vidyananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how to understand concentration in relation to meditation, the science of contacting and communing with the Divine. Lees meer

The power of concentration allows us to withdraw our attention from outer distractions; and meditation is when we place our freed attention on God alone. And by combining a concentrated practice of the Kriya Yoga science of meditation with the essential addition of heartfelt devotion, we can gradually increase our ability to experience the peace and joy of God.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Fullerton, California, in April 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 his talk, Brother Vidyananda 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.org

Brother Vidyananda also refers to the following work published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“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=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
Make Your Mind a Temple of God

18 juli 2026 · 43 min
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SRF nun Sister Ranjana conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how our thoughts shape our experience of life — and determine whether we live in restlessness or inner peace. Lees meer

She focuses on practical ways to cultivate God-centered thinking, methods that can help us transform our consciousness — awakening the divine qualities of wisdom, strength, and joy.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in San Diego, California, in February 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.org

During her talk, Sister Ranjana 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/

“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/

“Scientific Healing Affirmations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/scientific-healing-affirmations-ebook/

To view more talks from this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCqADxk3PzvgapvuKmZMZzL8eloisokH6

If you would like to support the spiritual and humanitarian work of SRF, please click on this link: https://donatesrf.org
Perfecting Human Relationships

10 juli 2026 · 42 min
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SRF monk Brother Bhaktananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can bring greater harmony into our relationships. Lees meer

By practicing kindness and self‑discipline — while holding on to a noncritical and calm state of mind — we reflect in our interactions with others the peace and love of the soul. By first focusing on our own attitudes and actions, we make great strides in helping to create lasting understanding in our friendships — and with all who cross our paths — even in trying times and situations.

Brother Bhaktananda (1914 – 2005), who entered the SRF ashram in 1939, served as the senior minister at the SRF temple in Hollywood, California, from 1971 until his passing in 2005.

In this talk, recorded at the 1991 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles, Brother Bhaktananda 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.org

During his talk, Brother Bhaktananda refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“Whispers from Eternity,” a collection of prayers and affirmations, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/whispers-from-eternity-ebook/

“Metaphysical Meditations: Universal Prayers, Affirmations, and Visualizations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/metaphysical-meditations-ebook/

“Scientific Healing Affirmations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-s…

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