Stories of the Great Masters – April 2026 Satsang with Swami Nirmalananda

In this satsang, Swamiji answers spiritual questions and shares illuminating stories of great masters such as Paramahansa Yogananda and Swami Sivananda. Topics include prayer, despair, spiritual stagnation, mantra practice, and the nature of the Ultimate Reality.

This talk blends practical guidance with timeless wisdom for seekers on the path.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Polaraid health disk (polaraidhealth.com)
03:30 Eternal Wisdom of Anandamayi Ma
09:51 An odd reaction to a spiritual event
16:29 Do masters from the past hear prayers and help us? (with stories of Yogananda)
25:45 Avoiding despair over world situations
31:39 The past enslaving of India
35:15 Stories of Sivananda
40:46 Soham Yoga practice
42:17 Why does Hinduism speak of hells?
50:31 About stagnation in spiritual life
53:00 About “seed mantras”
54:55 Is the Ultimate personal, impersonal, both, or beyond?
57:16 Family stories: Talking contests

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