“Understanding the Nature of the Soul” - Part I (Gita Talk by Swami Smaranananda Giri)

This is the first in a two-part series of inspirational talks on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita as interpreted by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda in God Talks With Arjuna, the great Guru’s divinely inspired translation of and extensive commentary on this beloved scripture.
The speaker of this talk titled “Understanding the Nature of the Soul” is Swami Smaranananda Giri, a long-time sannyasi and current vice-president of Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, the organization founded by Paramahansaji in 1917 to disseminate his Kriya Yoga teachings in India and neighbouring countries.
Paramahansa Yogananda (author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi) interpreted the Bhagavad Gita with divine insight, exploring its psychological, spiritual, and metaphysical depths. He revealed the innermost essence of this majestic scripture while presenting an enlightening and deeply encouraging guide to who we are, why we were created, and our place and purpose in the vast cosmic scheme of things.
Through ignorance, the mind of the ordinary man chooses to be sensitive and to imagine itself hurt through the senses, Yoganandaji says. In this talk, Swami Smaranananda will dwell on the great Guru’s guidance for a devotee to lay great stress upon a mental "rising above" cold and heat, pain and temporary pleasures, and to try to adopt a transcendental, indifferent attitude in his response to the inroads of all sensations. Using anecdotes, he will explain the import of Yoganandaji’s words, “When a man adopts a nonexcitable state toward sorrows, a nonattached state toward temporary happiness, a stoicism toward irritants that rouse fear and anger and pain, his mind attains an unruffled state of poise.”
This talk will be live-streamed during the upcoming Sadhana Sangam at the Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Ashram in Noida, and will be part of a series of discourses by Swami Smaranananda on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, as interpreted by Paramahansa Yogananda.
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Join senior sannyasis from YSS in exploring the spiritual teachings of the beloved Indian scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, through inspirational discourses based on Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda’s interpretation of the scripture in God Talks With Arjuna. Covering a range of topics related to spiritual life, these discourses offer valuable insight and wisdom to deepen your understanding of the Gita.
View a series of discourses titled “Discourses on The Bhagavad Gita”: yssi.org/GitaD...
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Learn more about the Yogoda Satsanga Lessons, Paramahansa Yoganandaji’s home-study course on the science of meditation and art of balanced spiritual living: yssi.org/lessons
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To read Paramahansa Yogananda’s God Talks With Arjuna: yssi.org/GTWA
To read Yoganandaji’s Autobiography of a Yogi: yssi.org/AoY
Both these titles are available in different formats and multiple languages.
To learn more about how to participate in YSS online group meditations and see the full calendar of events for the YSS Online Dhyana Kendra: yssi.org/Onlin...

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Thank you Swamijii - so much wisdom from my beloved India...Namaste!

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Om Guruji ❤

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Thanks. Guruji

[@SoulSips]

Thank you dear Swamiji ❤ Loved the analogies...

[@MrSreeramIII]

The Essence Of The Yogic Science Is Carefully Skimmed and Presented With Clarity And Without Excess Verbiage To Hopefully Take Root In Consciousness For Practical Personal Application!

[@manjubatra7054]

Unceasing thanks to you Swami ji for this uplifting and inspiring discourse which indeed is so useful for a sadhak..Swami ji we request you to continue the series as they surely take us a step ahead in our spiritual journey.Jai Guru!!

[@sulakshananalini4401]

Pranam Swami ji Very good explanation of all the spiritual practices we should go through every day for our soul.

[@monikadass]

I look forward to your talks, Swamiji... there is so much to learn...the simplicity and depth of understanding required, comes across beautifully. Thank you for this and more. Jai Guru.🙏

[@nageswararaokinthali6425]

I am so lucky for being physically socially present before Swamy jee while it is live streamed from Noida on 17/11/24🙏

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Thank you Swamiji. It is so inspiring and uplifting!🙏🏾Jai Guru 🙏🏾

[@devisurampudi5778]

Thank you very much 🙏 The Gita is always a beauty to understand and experience

[@chandannatandan7394]

Uplifting and rejuvenating talk on Gita...it touched the soul ❤🙏🌿

[@RenuGupta-vu7fw]

Jai Guru Swamiji🙏 When the truth comes from the mouth of a God realised master it becomes embedded in the receptive consciousness of the listener. You have made God Talks With Arjuna, every one's cup of tea. You make Guruji's words unforgettable. Keep Onnnn radiating and reflecting Guruji's glory Swamiji.. Om Guru 🙏🪔

[@ashmitaamin6224]

I look ahead for your talks Swamiji always, the shlokas were explained beautifully and effortlessly, you make the path look simple to achieve and take me nearer to Him each time🙏🙏Jai Guru

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Thank you Swamiji for this beautiful talk.

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My wife and I simply love these Gita talks with Swami Smaranananda Giri! Thank you for sharing this latest video. Jai Guru!

[@Hiroko-e8m]

とても読みたい本ですが日本語翻訳が無く残念な思いでしたが、スワミジの解説を視聴できてとても嬉しいです。心より感謝いたします。簡易番の日本語訳が出版されることを願います!

[@aravindans9054]

So beautifully explained. Thanks swamiji. One needs to anchor in the changeles absolute and not in the changing material nature

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[@padmavatijoshi4367]

Thank you, Swamiji!!! You make it all so simple. Jai Guru.

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Pranam swami ji.

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jai guru swamii

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Thank you Swamiji 🙏

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You get better, this lecture is coning from your intuitive wisdom

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Jai Guru 🙏 🙏

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Jai guru

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Only Love GOD Alone in all GOD First always AUM AUM AUM

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Jai Guru 🙏 Please continue this series 🙏

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Jai Gurudev ❤

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Jaiguru Swami ji🙏🦶🦶

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Jai Guru Swamiji 🙏🏼 ✨️

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Pronam swamiji ❤

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Thanks. So. Ins pi ring. PremKaul. Yss. Devote

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jai gurudev

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Jai Guru . 🙏

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Jai guru.