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GREAT SAGES: Paramahansa Yogananda – The Ambassador of the Soul
GREAT SAGES: Paramahansa Yogananda – The Ambassador of the Soul
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893-1952), Yogi and Guru from India with signature.
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In 1920, a young monk from India boarded a ship to America with a mission that seemed impossible: to teach the West the science of the soul. That man was Paramahansa Yogananda, a sage whose teachings would eventually ignite a global yoga revolution and whose life remains a testament to the power of "Kriya Yoga."
The Search for the Divine
Born Mukunda Lal Ghosh in 1893 in Gorakhpur, India, his spiritual hunger was evident from childhood. While other children played, Mukunda sought out saints and sages, looking for a direct experience of the Divine. His search ended when he met his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri, a strict disciplinarian who spent ten years refining the young monk’s character and intellect.
Bridging East and West
In 1920, Yogananda traveled to Boston to attend the International Congress of Religious Liberals. He was a sensation. Unlike the mystical stereotypes of the era, Yogananda spoke with logic, humor, and a deep respect for modern science. He founded the Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) to spread his teachings on Kriya Yoga—a technique of meditation that directs energy along the spine to achieve higher states of consciousness.
He didn't ask his students to follow a religion; he asked them to perform an experiment on their own consciousness. He often said, "The science of yoga is the science of right living."
The Autobiography of a Yogi
In 1946, he published his life story, Autobiography of a Yogi. This book became a spiritual "earthquake." It introduced millions to the concepts of karma, reincarnation, and the lives of Himalayan masters. Decades later, it famously became the only book Steve Jobs had on his iPad, which he reportedly read once a year.
A Legacy of "Self-Realization"
Yogananda’s genius lay in his ability to show that spiritual life and worldly success are not mutually exclusive. He taught that by calming the "storm" of the mind through meditation, anyone—regardless of their faith—could tap into an inner reservoir of peace and intuition.
He entered mahasamadhi (a yogi's conscious exit from the body) in 1952 in Los Angeles. To this day, his remains are famously noted by the Forest Lawn Memorial-Park for showing no physical signs of decay for weeks after his passing—a final, silent testimony to the power of the life energy he spent his life studying.
The Sage’s Message for Today
In a world of constant noise and digital distraction, Yogananda’s message is more relevant than ever. He taught us that the "kingdom of God" is not a place in the clouds, but a state of consciousness reachable through daily practice and a quiet heart.
"Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself." — Paramahansa Yogananda
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Sunday, January 18, 2026
SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY: When Science Meets the Soul
Good morning! It is a fascinating topic that perfectly bridges the gap between hard science and the intangible nature of the human spirit.
The Participatory Universe: When Science Meets the Soul
For centuries, we viewed the universe as a giant clock—a mechanical, predictable machine that ticked away whether we were looking at it or not. We were merely passive spectators, watching a reality that was "out there," solid and indifferent.
However, the birth of quantum physics has shattered this lens. Today, we are discovering that the universe is not a machine, but something much more akin to a living thought. The boundary between the observer and the observed is dissolving, suggesting that the mind is not just a witness to reality, but a co-creator of it.
Here are three breakthroughs where the laboratory meets the internal landscape of the spirit:
1. The Power of the Gaze: The Observer Effect
In the world of the very small, subatomic particles exist in a state of "superposition"—a cloud of endless possibilities—until they are measured. The moment a conscious observer looks, the wave of possibility collapses into a single, solid particle.
This suggests that reality remains fluid until awareness is applied. In the realm of spirituality, this mirrors the ancient wisdom that attention is energy. Where we choose to place our focus isn’t just a psychological exercise; it is the act of "collapsing" the infinite possibilities of our lives into a tangible experience.
2. The Invisible Thread: Quantum Entanglement
Einstein famously called it "spooky action at a distance." We now know that two particles, once linked, stay connected regardless of the space between them. If you change one, the other reacts instantly, even across a galaxy.
This discovery dismantles the illusion of separation. It suggests a fundamental "oneness" that spiritual traditions have whispered about for millennia. If the physical building blocks of our world are inextricably linked, then our thoughts, intentions, and emotions are likely part of a vast, interconnected web. We are never truly isolated; we are nodes in a universal field of consciousness.
3. The Illusion of Solidity: A World of Vibration
If you look deep enough into an atom, you find that it is 99.99% empty space. What we perceive as "solid" matter is actually just vibrating fields of energy.
This changes how we view the "Mind-Body" connection. If the body is energy and the mind is energy, then they are not two different things, but two different frequencies of the same substance. Our inner states—our peace, our stress, our beliefs—are energy patterns that interact directly with the energy patterns of the physical world.
The Takeaway
Quantum physics doesn’t claim that we can "wish" a new car into existence, but it does remove the scientific excuse for being a victim of circumstance. It reminds us that the universe is responsive.
In your life, your observation selects your reality, your connection influences the whole, and your energy dictates your health. We are no longer just cogs in a machine; we are the authors of a cosmic story that is still being written.
*** Column Note: In our next issue of Science Watch, we will explore how neuroplasticity is proving that the brain is a work in progress, shaped by the very thoughts we think.
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