In this excerpt from a talk given by Brother Chidananda in Sydney, Australia, in January 2025, the SRF/YSS president leads us in a guided meditation given by Paramahansa Yogananda on how to overcome destructive fear — by attuning ourselves with the positive divine vibrations of God.
“Fear comes just to point out to us that there is something that needs our attention,” Brother Chidananda says, before explaining that the “spiritually constructive use” of that fact is to remind us that there is a power greater than us in this world, which we can contact and from which we can draw help and strength.
The guided meditation led by Brother Chidananda is from a talk by Paramahansaji entitled “Harmonizing Your Life With Spiritual Vibrations.” Originally published in the 2023 annual issue of Self-Realization magazine, that talk is now also available in Solving the Mystery of Life, the fourth volume in the Collected Talks and Essays series presenting Paramahansa Yogananda’s timeless wisdom on realizing God in daily life.
You can view the full talk by Brother Chidananda from which this excerpt is taken, “Attuning Our Lives to the Love of God,” on our Teachings Library. In that full talk, he goes into more detail about the “yoga science of vibration” — as well as the “yoga science of identification” and the “yoga psychology of Paramahansa Yogananda” — that are integral to our ability to understand and express ourselves as courageous, victorious souls in this world.
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Chidanandaji, we are blessed to have You. Thanks for your Wisdom and Kindness ! Jai Guru! Jimmy Patel. Mississauga Ontario Canada
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful talk and technique. Through a very difficult time, I have been practicing this daily and it has given me strength and courage. When feeling particularly anxious it has been a wonderful mantra: 'God flows through me, I have nothing to be afraid of.' Thank you. Jai Guru!
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This was wonderful for me even though I know parts of it and I use parts of it not to sleep and no I have safe. It was good to hear the reminder what we are and what we can do to help a bit of the planet love you thank you.
I like the term brought up here “create the inner environment” and pointing out this is the essence of Guruji’s teaching. I am grateful for this clarity, and feeling motivated.
This talk is so uplifting, and so scientifically powerful. I believe in the methodology wholeheartedly. Start the practice now. I can’t wait to realize the changes shall come to pass within and without me.
I did not know the hands and fingers are antennas receiving energy, and I definitely felt it. A new awareness when lifting hands to the heavens. Thank you.
Inspiring talk just in the perfect moment. I could feel my being filled with vibrations of Joy and Calmness, fear and worry gone. Thank you Brother, Thank you SRF, Thank you Guru. Jai Guru Jai
Perfect timing - I am so grateful. I am a child of God
Thank you so much for this powerful inspirational talk. I am amazed at the synchronicity. We had a very fearful incident few days ago. But these techniques worked wonders. Thank you Guruji and Brother Chidanandaji.
Thank you so much for giving this stirringly powerful talk. It is such a good reminder and how to live and survive in this world.... I am going to listen to it over and over and over again until it becomes part of my being.!
Such a wonderful reminder. One that needed today
Wonderful words when I needed the most, thank you
I am a new student at 68 years old. I must say that I find this so warming and wonderful. Thank you so very much.❤️
I am a new student at 65. Good to meet another golden seeker!
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I just enjoyed this beautiful excerpt in front of the altar at our local meditation circle. So powerful! Fills me with such peace and power simultaneously! And such overwhelming love and gratitude! What a beautiful path we walk together!!!
“I’m not a cringing mortal being I am a child of God.” Thanks for the reminder dear Brother Chidananda. I can walk on saying this with my shoulders back & my face forwards carrying the Divine Lover in my soul.
My Love to you
This was like “what the doctor ordered”..beautiful technique to neutralize fear and helplessness. I cannot claim it totally eradicated it but it has Devi purely uplifted me to a point from I can make further progress. Jai Guru
Thank you Master, this how-to-live technique helps me with my fear ...
Thank you for reminding me of that magnificent attitude, one must always remember, I so appreciate your emphasis on this most necessary practice
My wife and I immensely enjoyed this talk by Brother Chidanandaji. Thank you so much for sharing this empowering excerpt. Jai Guru!