In a recent episode of the Feel Good Podcast, SRF nun Sister Draupadi joined host Kimberly Snyder for a heartfelt and far-reaching conversation on living with greater peace, courage, and spiritual clarity in today’s often stressful world.
In the discussion, Sister Draupadi offers practical guidance from the universal teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda on how we can move beyond unhealthy fears and attachments and reconnect with the divine strength and love that already reside within us.
You can watch the interview on YouTube here:
Topics explored include:
- The difference between religious rituals and direct spiritual experience
- Why fearlessness is our true nature and how to overcome fears that impede us
- The role of meditation and inner stillness in accessing intuition and wisdom
- Loving others deeply without clinging or dependency
- Friendship as a spiritual force that uplifts and unites us
- Learning to trust the quiet guidance of the soul
Throughout their conversation, Sister Draupadi draws insights from the newest books from Paramahansa Yogananda — Solving the Mystery of Life and The Spiritual Expression of Friendship — providing inspiration that is immediately applicable to everyday life.
Listen to the full podcast episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.
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Thank you for this uplifting conversation!!
In the spirit of Divine Friendship we started waving and sending well wishes to people driving by on our daily dog walks.
Almost everyone waved back and now we have a large community of drive-by Friends who enthusiastically wave and smile at us every day!! We create our world
Jai Guru
Very interesting conversation with sister Draupadi, I learnt so many things by listening this conversation. Thank you so much
JAI GURU
Beautiful podcast. Thank you for sharing Master wisdom through your own experiences. Priceless
Excellent conversation. Love all of Sr. Draupadi's talks ! Jai Guru !
This topic very amazing , the way sister Draupadi
Is describing it is very heart touching and powerful.I learned a lot today from this discussion. I made Paramhansa Yogananda my Guruji and it really changed my life.I want to show my sincere gratitude to my Guruji and His brothers and sisters.
Jai Guru.
Namita misra
Thank you Sister for such a wonderful satsang podcast! I clicked on our SRF spp and couldn't be happier that you were on a podcast getting our gurus message to a waiting modern world. You are such a wonderful ambassador of Guruji's life. We are so lucky to have you and all the other monastics who carry the same loving message. My wife and son were on retreat at Greenfield last weekend and Br Muktananda and B Jordon were just fabulous. We are so lucky! Jai Guru Jai!! ❤️
What a beautiful talk with so much to consider! Thank you for this offering
Love to listen full podcast
Wonderful podcast. A joy to hear the wisdom of the teachings expressed by Sister and the podcaster Kimberly. Very helpful to hear the personal stories that were shared by them as well.
Very lovely and helpful! Heart warming to hear Sister Draupadi’s answers to the questions on the various topics and how eventually we learn and experience the Divine on this sacred path of meditation and activity! Thank you!
I've always enjoyed Sister Draupadi's talks and this conversation is no exception. It is very beautiful and meaningful. I especially enjoyed it as a woman. I will definitely look for this young woman's channel on YouTube. Thank you.
What a great conversation that gives us a glimpse into both of your lives that are so different but so going in the same direction as souls seeking inner peace. Thank you.
Very intelligent person
Love to hear sister speak.
Thank you for this wonderful talk ♥️
This was AMAZING!! I’d love to see more with Sister Draupadi and also Brother Balananda as he is amazing as well. He was the Monk when I lived in Phoenix.
Thank You! Jai Guru!!
A very helpful conversation with dear Sister Draupadi who shared the gems of wisdom from Guruj’s teachings that are really life transforming ! Thank you.❤️
This was wonderful. Thank you two so much! I'm planning to watch it a couple times! Thank you. Thank you
It‘s nice to see that SRF sends its representatives to podcast hosts. I wish they did it more often in order to spread the teachings more. There are so many good (spiritual) podcasts where SRF representatives could be present and introduce Guruji‘s teachings to a wider audience.
How wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this. Jai Guru!
Inspiring. Thank you.
Aloha,
Myrna