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The Life of Yogananda: The Story of the Yogi Who Became the First Modern Guru
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In the heart of our spiritual exploration, we often encounter figures whose lives illuminate the path for us all. On today’s episode, we welcome Philip Goldberg, a scholar, teacher, and author whose work delves deeply into the life and teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. With a gentle touch, Goldberg paints a vivid portrait of Yogananda’s journey from the banks of the Ganges to the bustling streets of Boston, bringing ancient wisdom to a new world.
Philip Goldberg shared that Yogananda’s mission was not just a personal endeavor but a destiny foretold in his youth. His guru recognized the potential in the young Yogananda, preparing him for a monumental task: bringing Kriya Yoga to the West. Goldberg eloquently explains that Yogananda was destined to transform the spiritual landscape of America, a mission that required immense courage and unwavering dedication.
Yogananda’s arrival in America in 1920 marked the beginning of a remarkable odyssey. As Goldberg recounts, the young swami arrived with little more than his spiritual fervor and the blessings of his lineage. Despite initial struggles, including cultural shock and racial prejudice, Yogananda’s teachings began to resonate with a growing number of Americans. He moved from small gatherings in living rooms to filling symphony halls, his message of inner peace and universal love finding fertile ground in the West.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Yogananda’s work, as highlighted by Goldberg, was his ability to bridge Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. Yogananda spoke extensively about Jesus Christ, presenting him as a figure akin to the great sages of India. This inclusive approach allowed many to reconnect with their spiritual roots, seeing Jesus through a new, esoteric lens. Goldberg notes that this was not merely a strategic move but a sincere reverence for all enlightened beings, fostering a deeper spiritual unity.
Please enjoy my conversation with Philip Goldberg.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Episode Teaser
1:34 – Who is Yogananda?
7:41 – Where did the information about Yogananda came from?
10:49 – What happened to Yogananda?
14:10 – Yogananda’s life in Boston
16:59 – What is Yogananda’s Mission in life?
21:05 – The influence of Yogananda on The Beatles
24:27 – Yogananda’s incorporation of Jesus into his teachings.
35:28 – Jesus’s connection with Yogananda
38:51 – Baba Ji’s impact on Yogananda’s life
59:22 – How did Yogananda died and where is he buried?
1:04:39 – Living a fulfilled life
1:04:49 – Advice to young Philip
1:05:18 – Definition of God or Source
1:05:49 – What is love?
1:05:53 – Ultimate purpose of life
1:06:06 – Philip’s work
1:06:38 – Parting Message
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An absolute delight to listen to this. Thank you and Namaste.
Thank you so much. I love this interview. ❤
Many ppl in comments r confussed with this title Alex so i guess u could change it hunny? Just an idea 😉 great vid thanQ both. Love n light always from lightworker in the U.K 💖💜🧡💛💚💙💓💙💚💛🧡💜💖💜🧡💛💚💙❤💙💚💛🧡💜💖✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
jewru not very smart
Love this episode. He talked bout our time what he saw and building new earth communities as well 🙏🏾😇⭐️
Amazing interview, Alex!! Thank you! ❤
Y'all need Jesus and is never to late for you
Beautiful, elegant, discreet and sensitive interview. Alex gave Philip space to speak. Beautiful, thank you. Much Love to you both.
It's already too late…because politicians and people are still walking
So good! Thanks ✨✨✨ sending love from Argentina
What a lovely human beings you both are to listen to. Thank you both for that great knowledge ❤
I had recommended in some other podcast that you may want to invite Swami Sarvapriyananda, who lives in NY (Vedanta Society of New York) – he will sum up Hinduism for you like no other. The other person is Dr Robert Svoboda. I will continue to urge you to look them up. 🙂
Also, look up Swami Vivekananda's Chicago Address at the World's Parliament of Religions, Chicago, 11 September 1893. He's the OG of taking Indian philosophy to the West.
Thank you for curating such fabulous content. 🙏
Awesome interview, many thanks to you both. Around 1984 I was working in a small music recording studio in NYC and met one of George Harrison's friends who handed me a copy of Autobiography of a Yogi. At 21 yo, the book changed my life and I became a long distance student of SRF.
While visiting relatives in Laguna beach a year later,, I took a bus to LA, then another bus that dropped me close to SRF sanctuary at the bottom of a hill and walked up to SRF. When I walked onto the land it felt like home. I was able to talk with one of the nuns and I cried a river of happy tears. Yet when I left I knew that the monastery life was not for me. Also I realized that Yogananda was one of many teachers that came into my life and I'm so grateful for his presence and teachings, the gift he left us. Again thank you Alex, this podcast brought treasured memories for me of my early Spiritual Path and Yogananda was an integral part of my journey. 💖
Of course the miracles are real… even many catholic saints could bi locate like Padre Pio and levitate like st. Tersa of Avila….st. Francis of Assissi rose the dead…. anyone who reaches a certain spiritual level has spiritual powers… we all have the capacity if we were spiritual enough…. 🙏🙏🙏🍒
If kriya yoga is important for mankind, where can I find the free videos to learn it?
Love Yogananda and Wayne Dyer…so Philip writing about Yogananda and "looking" like Wayne Dyer was so satisfying for me. Philip is gifted in his own right!
The shift, AquaTerra Cities projects where we build the network facilities from scratch and live as a civilization and no more like a special interest for a few.
Fascinating! ❤
In my op, Yogananda’s books are a must read (esp Autobio) for any spiritual seekers/speakers out there, (esp Yogis)! You won’t regret it. 📿🧘😯📖📚
Had Yogananda's book with me on a journey to the south if France. Next to my bed, put a petal of a rose on it, as a token of love. Guess what ??? The petal remained the same for days & days on it did not decay .. Thats how Far reaching He is, and goes. ✨ Also Alex, a great read is: Life and Teaching of the Masters of the far East by Baird T Spalding. Thanx for your intervieuws, great guests, its so alively and lighthearted. 🤩
Yes!! I grew up with a drive to find out how Jesus healed, I wanted to help the world find their true selves. On this journey I came across Vedic Yogi teachings, I have never looked back, it just fits like a puzzle <3
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I thoroughly loved listening to this man’s down to earth common sense way of sharing his research on Yogananda. Well researched but staying right on the center line and ending with answering his final questions in a lovely way. 🙏🏻💛
Yoga nanda is an absolute legend, when I read his book it was like I was reading a book I could have written ❤️
I feel so blessed❤
Great Soul, Yogananda who was also Yeshua reincarnated ❤❤❤