Best Self Realization Fellowship Podcasts (2025)

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Never Defend Yourself: Machiavelli’s Power Trick to Flip the Game Instantly 22:55

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World Peace Through Meditation 19:52

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Satyananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can take simple yet powerful actions to foster peace. Would you like to know how you can help establish peace in our world? Through the practice of meditation and prayer we can experience divine peace within and radiate it to the world. And as we cultiva…

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How Paul Was Killed by Rome’s Most Ruthless Governor 25:31

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The 3 Emotions Maquiavelli Warned You Should NEVER Show (Most People Do It Every Day) 27:50

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Fulfilling the Soul’s Deepest Needs 38:20

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In this episode Sri Daya Mata (1914 – 2010), beloved third president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, shares insightful wisdom from her personal experience as one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s closest disciples. The joyous and uplifting spirit of hope and encouragement that Daya Mata conveys in this talk allows all to f…

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The Hidden Laws of Money – Maquiavelli’s Timeless Lessons on Wealth 26:23

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7 Secrets You Should NEVER Share – Maquiavelli's Warning for Power 21:05

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Balancing Our Material and Spiritual Lives 40:19

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In this episode, Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Ranjana shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how to harmonize the demands of our daily lives with our spiritual goals. Have you ever wondered what the secret is to finding a balanced and lasting sense of well-being? Today’s world offers many enticing distractions, but we can consciously…

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How to Destroy Your Enemies Without Lifting a Finger – Maquiavelli's Strategy 22:07

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5 Stoic Rules to Master Emotional Detachment – Marcus Aurelius' Guide to Inner Peace 23:58

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How to Overcome Fear 38:56

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In this episode, Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Kamalananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on where fear comes from and how we can overcome it. Would you like to learn how to live beyond worries and fears? The soul is fearless, being a spark of the Divine, but when we identify with the ego and feel separate from God then fear ar…

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How to Make Anyone Obsessed With You – Unlock Maquiavelli's Secret 23:31

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The Untold TRUTH About FASTING: How It Really Works 18:57

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Why Terrence Howard is Considered a GENIUS: The Flower of Life Mega Theory Explained 56:32

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Living Supremely Well Now 46:32

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Tyagananda shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we have the ability to let go of the past, stop worrying about the future, and cultivate a devotional relationship with God in the present. Would you like to know how to live in the present moment in the most meaningful and abundant way? By doing so we can …

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The Universe — God’s Cosmic Dream 30:03

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Saralananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can gradually awaken from our perceived limitations and false sense of being separated from the Divine, to experience the reality of our infinite essence as the soul — full of love and joy. While we sleep we create a dream world that seems very real to…

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Great Saints: God’s Messengers of Truth 30:04

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Nikhilananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how a God-illumined guru can guide us toward divine realization through step-by-step methods for spiritual development, and the power of example and unconditional love. On the spiritual path it is a great blessing to have the guidance of one who has traveled…

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The Soul’s Greatest Need 43:32

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Prafullananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can find the true happiness we are all seeking by experiencing the presence of the Divine within. Have you ever wondered if it is possible to possess a lasting happiness, one that transcends the fleeting pleasures of this world?When we give priority …

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Achieving Spiritual and Material Success 56:09

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Achalananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can find the greatest success and fulfillment in both our inner and outer endeavors. Within each one of us lie divine powers — such as willpower, positive thought, and initiative — that enable us to achieve our noblest pursuits. When we continually pra…

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Anchor Yourself in God 35:03

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In this episode, SRF nun Sister Ranjana shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can anchor ourselves in the awareness and protection of the Divine to experience true solace and safety — no matter what is going on around us in this world. When we are able to use the science of Kriya Yoga and the power of positive thinking to establish a b…

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Living in Attunement With the Divine 30:36

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In this inspiring talk Sri Mrinalini Mata, fourth president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, draws on her personal training from Paramahansa Yogananda and decades of experience living a God-centered life to share how we can bring about the perfect attunement with God which our souls seek. Emphasizing the importance o…

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Deepen Your Meditations—Let Go of the Drama 35:12

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Satyananda shares an important key for letting go of any emotional drama that is currently fighting for our attention in meditation. Drawing from Paramahansaji’s commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita, “God Talks With Arjuna,” and other works, Brother Satyananda shows us ways to empower ourselves to release mental drama…

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Keep On Keeping On, Taking God With You 52:28

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SRF monk Brother Achalananda presents ideas from Paramahansa Yogananda on how to attain an awareness of the Divine you can take with you wherever you go. “God is omnipresent, God is everywhere, and so in this sense we automatically take Him with us wherever we go. But on the other hand, although He is everywhere, we are not always aware of Him. And…

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Opening Our Hearts and Minds to the Guru 59:54

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SRF nun Sister Bhakti speaks on the importance of a guru in one’s spiritual search, and how to receive more fully the love and wisdom that the guru offers. This talk was given at the 2018 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation. Sister Bhakti’s presentation of this essential topic on the spiritual path interweaves delightful and instructive s…

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Satsanga on Nurturing a Personal Relationship With God 44:07

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Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Draupadi shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how to address two fundamental—and interwoven—questions on the spiritual path: “What can I do to nurture a personal relationship with God?” and “What will help me to sustain that relationship through all the ups and downs of daily life?” She explains how bec…

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How to Spiritualize Our Daily Lives 36:01

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Saralananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how our practice of repeating devotional thoughts of God can spiritualize and elevate our lives. Would you like to feel a buoyancy and flow of divine inspiration throughout every day? When we keep our consciousness centered on feeling the loving presence of G…

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Your Thoughts Can Change Your Life 56:45

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Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016), a direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and much-loved minister of Self-Realization Fellowship, shares principles from Paramahansaji’s teaching on the power of thought. With compassionate understanding, profound insight, and gentle humor Brother Anandamoy reminds us of the transforming power of our own thoughts a…

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Kriya Yoga: Universal Science of God-Realization 42:12

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Brother Anandamoy (1922 – 2016), direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and much-loved Self-Realization Fellowship minister, gives an inspiring overview of the power of Kriya Yoga to uplift the consciousness of those who practice this sacred science deeply and regularly. This talk was given at the SRF Pasadena Temple on January 4, 1998. The Kriya…

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Developing a Moment-to-Moment Relationship With God 47:17

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Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Govindananda discusses Paramahansa Yogananda’s teaching on meditation—that not only do we want to experience God’s presence as peace, love, joy, in meditation, but to take that awareness with us during the day, no matter what’s going on around us. The importance of seeing our spiritual efforts as a divine of…

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Yoga and the Steps to Unconditional Love 42:25

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In this inspirational service, SRF monk Brother Bhumananda shares Paramahansa Yogananda’s wisdom on the steps that a spiritual seeker can take on the path of yoga to satisfy the heart’s deepest longing for love. The service includes a period of guided yoga meditation. This talk was recording in January, 2021, at the SRF Mother Center in Los Angeles…

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God as the Divine Mother 35:57

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In this episode, SRF nun Sister Usha conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda about the all-embracing Divine Mother, God in the aspect of perfect unconditional love. We all yearn to be loved unconditionally — fully understood and accepted without reservation. When we approach God as a child appealing to our Divine Mother, we can experience the sym…

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Giving Thanks for Life’s Blessings: Attitudes of a Yogi 40:23

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SRF monk Brother Jayananda discusses positive ways we can approach all life’s situations as yogis in order to be successful spiritually: “When we talk about thanksgiving or gratitude, these are attitudes really—ways of thinking, or ways of approaching life.” Drawing from Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings and his experiences with Sri Daya Mata, SRF’…

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Guru and Disciple: An Eternal Covenant of Love 58:47

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Brother Bhaktananda (1914 – 2005), a longtime SRF monk and minister who became a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 1939, explains how to develop and perfect the guru-disciple relationship: the Divine’s eternal plan to free each soul. He discusses how a commitment to simplicity, obedience, and loyalty in our daily lives leads to real freedom and …

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Gaining the Wealth of Inner Happiness 34:34

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Jayananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can find the true and lasting happiness that is the very nature of our souls. Would you like to experience a happiness that is all-satisfying and never ends? All of us are looking for happiness, but the joy we get from outer conditions and experiences qu…

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Awakening From the Cosmic Dream 34:37

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In this episode, SRF monk Brother Padmananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can awaken to the joy of Spirit that lies just behind the passing illusions of this world. The yogis of ancient India said that this material world is a dream — so how can we wake up from this dream and experience true reality? When we focus on the plea…

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Cultivating Deeper Faith 1:04:23

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Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Achalananda discusses ways we can cultivate faith—which, as Paramahansa Yogananda explained, goes beyond mere belief and is grounded in actual experience of the Divine within ourselves. To cultivate faith, “we have to start with one quality which [Paramahansa Yogananda] mentions in his commentary on the Bhag…

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Spiritual Happiness: Tapping into the Soul’s Storehouse of Love, Peace, and Joy 55:46

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In this talk, SRF nun Sister Preeti addresses questions such as “Why is it that some people are happy and others are not? What can we do to increase our inner happiness? Why should we try to be happy? How does our personal level of happiness affect others?” She explains: “Our guru, Paramahansa Yogananda, assures us that happiness is the birthright …

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Prayer: Trusting God in Every Circumstance 54:15

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Mukti Mata (1922 – 2008), a longtime SRF nun and minister SRF who became a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 1945, discusses Paramahansaji’s teaching that prayer is an expression of the soul. She explains that the more we go directly to God with a trusting attitude in prayer, conversing naturally from our heart, the more we build a strong and in…

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You Can Know God in This Life 1:07:36

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In this talk, Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Anandamoy focuses on the essence of Paramahansa Yogananda’s teachings, providing encouraging guidance on how it is possible to attain God-realization in this life. Through the practice of meditation we can learn to go within and concentrate one-pointedly on God — and establish a sweet, deeply s…

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How You Can Talk With God 29:38

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SRF nun Sister Karuna shares insights on how you can have a two-way conversation with the Divine. Drawing from Paramahansa Yogananda’s book “How You Can Talk With God” she discusses how, in applying the science of meditation in our daily lives, we can truly realize the kingdom of God within. Sister Karuna also speaks of the deeply personal relation…

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Transform Your Life by Secret Whispers to God 36:46

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Are you interested in a simple but profound way to experience the presence of God in everyday life? In this episode, SRF monk Brother Satyananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can take control of our own patterns of thoughts and feelings to fill our lives with sacred moments. Often we are passive about our inner flow of thought…

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Uniting Your Will With God’s Unlimited Power 39:02

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Would you like to know how to develop your will power so that it can accomplish things that may seem impossible? In this episode, SRF monk Brother Prafullananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can attune our limited human will with God’s infinite divine will. Every one of us has the potential to develop “dynamic will” that is co…

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Living in the Love of God 30:33

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In this deeply encouraging talk Sri Daya Mata, beloved third president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, shares many beautiful insights from her personal experience as one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s closest disciples. The God-love and tangible divine realization Sri Daya Mata so naturally radiates allows all to come a…

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The Power of Love in Action 35:37

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How can we experience pure divine love in meditation and give that love to others in daily life? In this video, Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Kamalananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how expressing the love we experience within can transform our lives and world. Accepting that God loves us unconditionally enables us to re…

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Bringing God Into Our Daily Life 36:56

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How can we bring God closer, so that lasting peace and joy become part of our everyday reality? Paramahansa Yogananda explained that God is “ever-existing, ever-conscious, ever-new Bliss.” And in this talk, SRF monk Brother Kartikananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansaji on how, through regular meditation, we can experience within ourselves that sam…

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Experiencing God Within 1:04:17

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In this talk Brother Anandamoy, one of Paramahansa Yogananda’s direct disciples, identifies the universal needs that lie at the core of all spiritual seeking, and demonstrates how true spirituality, found in the esoteric traditions of the world’s great religions, fulfills these needs through direct personal experience of God. In his How-to-Live tea…

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Cultivating Spiritual Enthusiasm 37:25

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SRF monk Brother Sattvananda explains that enthusiasm—the ability to motivate ourselves and feel joy in whatever we are doing—is not only important in every aspect of life, but especially in order to achieve our highest spiritual goal of communion with God. He shares Paramahansa Yogananda’s ideas on how to cultivate spiritual enthusiasm and underst…

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A Promise of Light 37:25

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A talk given by Sri Daya Mata at the 1993 SRF World Convocation in Los Angeles as part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Paramahansa Yogananda’s birth. Sri Daya Mata was the president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India from 1955 until her passing in 2010. In this talk Daya Mata explains that Paramahansaji w…

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2020 Convocation Satsanga (Q&A) 57:28

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As part of the 2020 SRF World Convocation, SRF monk Brother Kamalananda provides answers to questions submitted by Self-Realization Fellowship students and members on applying Paramahansa Yogananda’s "how-to-live" teachings in daily life. The 2020 Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation was a week of free online classes, meditations, virtual …

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How Teens Can Live With Courage and Inner Assurance in Today’s World 56:13

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SRF monk Brother Balananda delivers a class on how, by embracing inner growth that builds both self-esteem and self-confidence, teens can learn to realize themselves as souls, made in the image of God—capable of accomplishing anything. This class, which is primarily oriented towards SRF/YSS teens, will explore how they can develop a strong spiritua…