"The Need for a Guru" - The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda

[ancientchilde]

This man has dedicated his entire life to serving his guru....and has gone through many, many obstacles....although (BECAUSE) he is a flawed human being who has never given up and continues to serve no matter what others may think of him, he is a tremendous inspiration and guiding light to me. Thank you, Swamiji, for helping me so much when i was first setting forth on this path.

[Hinduismglance]

Why are the spiritual book in custody of organizations and why is it not avilable free on the internet for common masses?Most people read free books on internet and then buy them.We want to distribute your original books to common people.How do we do that?

[AnandaWorldwide]

We do offer many books for free online at out Ananda website.

[guckenberger]

@AnandaWorldwide

Namaste

where do i go for free books?

[AnandaWorldwide]

Ananda's website.

[frigitar]

I have a couple of questions, please.

Is this not against Paramhansa's request to not talk about him in front of atheists? I mean youtube has a lot of visitors who do not like to believe in this way of thought.

And secondly, is it ok to not believe in miracles till one truly sees for themselves? And does something like childbirth qualify as a miracle? Or should we look for something truly illogical and out of normal etc...

Thank you.. I have found this channel at a good time in life :)

[sadhaka7]

Thank you for this explanation..it makes more sense now than yesterday. Drop by drop the teachings are coming more clear and the path is more real

[anamasteos]

What a beautiful man!

[AnandaWorldwide]

Clouds become beautiful before the sunset, when the sun is shining on them. Human beings become beautiful when the inner sun of God's light shines through them. And the simile holds well after the sunset too, for behold those same clouds then. They become gray, or even black,

and lose their beauty altogether!

swami kriyananda

[MrPhoinix]

Jai, Guru, Jai

[gamblingtips4free]

Thank you for being here on youtube Swami Kriyananda.

I found the Bhagavad Gita while doing time in prison 8 years ago. I have my own copy of the gita the Yogi Yogananda version :) I got to start reading it again, but thank you for helping us with your videos and practicing gods love!

[MikeTysonEatsKids]

How has the gita helped you. I am a 22 year old male and I am at a point in my life right now where I need something to guide my life and influence me.

My father died when I was very young and I know I need direction. Wioll the gita help?

What can I do?

[AnandaWorldwide]

I'll answer your questions via email. This is personal stuff.

[ownry]

Hopefully people in the west will begin to understand the incredible blessing and value it is to have a true guru.

[AnandaWorldwide]

Quite a few book are available online on

Ananda's website. The Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramhansa Yogananda;The Path, by Swami Kriyananda; Whispers from Eternity and a lot more.

[borntofreedom]

Thank you for sharing with me your story... you sound sincere. I'm kinda strapped for cash right now... is Yogananda's book free online somewhere?

[borntofreedom]

Compelling argument. How does one find a Guru, then?

[AnandaWorldwide]

How does one find a Guru? The guru is sent one by God. If one is sincerely seeking God, he will naturally ask for help. God will listen, and will direct him. I myself didn't even know that such things as gurus existed. But I did desperately want God. He answered me, by directing me to Paramhansa Yogananda through his book, Autobiography of a Yogi.

You have asked an important question, and I pray God answers it.

swami

[romanophilip]

Yogananda said to Swami Kriyananda, "I know every thought you think." Wow, that's staggering! Can you imagine living with such a Master?

I loved his comment, "The ego is infected with the very disease it's trying to overcome." Now I understand the need for a Guru! Thank you, Swamiji.

[borntofreedom]

Gosh, I can't even track my OWN thoughts!

[TreasuresAnanda]

These talks are deeply inspiring! It strengthens my resolve to seek God more deeply. Thank you Swamiji!