Prahlada, Narasimha, and the War Within | Yoga Vasistha #171

When everything you lean on can be shaken, where do you actually turn. This ancient allegory names the one support that cannot fail. From a lecture by Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda, the last living direct disciple of Swami Sivananda. 00:00 Invocation and Introduction 2:15 Yoga Vasistha: Upashama Prakarana, Section 30 3:12 The Allegory of Hiranyakashipu: Ignorance as Gold-Greed 5:49 Indra's Trickery and Prahlada's Prenatal Devotion 7:56 Holika and the Origin of "Holy" 9:09 Sage Vasistha Narrates the Story of Prahlada 12:01 Narasimha: Self-Effort Blended With Grace 22:40 Om Namo Narayanaya: The Power Hidden in a Mantra 28:37 The Seven Stages of Wisdom (Sapta Bhumika) Begin 35:04 Padartha Bhavana: The World Is Brahman 43:41 Ahamgraha Upasana: Meditating "I Am" 47:49 Prahlada's Vision: I Am the All-Pervading Self 49:59 Bhakti Is Love for Truth Join the Digital Sangha for the full archive:    / @swamijyotirmayanandalive   🙏 Reflection: What do you lean on when everything else shakes? Share your thoughts below. 💬 🌐 Join the Digital Ashram: Daily wisdom on WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/4dgDWKn 🕉️ Support the Mission: Help spread this wisdom (Jnana Yagna). Donate here: https://bit.ly/3N3obPo Connect with Us: Instagram: /yogaresearchfoundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Twitter: /Swamijyotirmay7 Full Yoga Vasistha Playlist:    • #shorts   Yoga Research Foundation: https://yogaresearchfoundation.org