This episode covers the next part of chapter 36 from:
“I soon left Banaras, and set to work in Serampore on the scriptural writings requested by Babaji...”
to
“... a voice like a celestial flute, Babaji disappeared into the hidden radiance.”

This section of the chapter focuses on Babaji's interest in the West and the writing of "The Holy Science" book by Sri Yukteswar. We discusses how Sri Yukteswar suddenly developed Sanskrit poetry skills after meeting Babaji, allowing him to write the book that reconciles Eastern and Western teachings. We examined the cultural significance of offering refreshments to gurus and how Sri Yukeswar's excitement caused Babaji to disappear, teaching the importance of maintaining stillness and peace in spiritual encounters. The conversation included detailed analysis of Sanatan Dharma versus Hinduism, the concept of Aryavarta, and the practical nature of vegetarianism and human biology.

0:00 Introduction;
0:42 Prior Episode;
1:30 Night work in Serampore;
19:15 A morning bath at Rai Ghat;
26:48 Sweetmeats and an empty tree;
41:50 In Lahiri Mahasaya's Parlour;
56:00 Looking Ahead.

Homework for next episode— Read, absorb and make notes on the last part of chapter 36 from:
“That was one of my last visits to Banaras to see my guru...”
to the end of the chapter

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