Video Resources
The Holy Science: In-Depth Classes by Saiganesh
Swami Yukteswar's Mahasamadhi Satsang & Introduction to The Holy Science
Key Points:
- Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri's role and stature: Avatar and Jñānāvatār – the "incarnation of wisdom", tasked with training Paramahansa Yogananda.
- Mahasamadhi and guru–disciple relationship: Conscious, yogic exit from the body highlighting the guru's centrality in spiritual life.
- East–West synthesis: Mission to decouple science from materialism and spirituality from sectarianism.
- Yuga Theory: We are in ascending Dvāpara Yuga of increasing energy awareness.
- Scientific Convergence: Future convergence of inner yogic knowledge and outer science.
Summary: Swami Yukteswar represents the integration of scientific understanding with deep spiritual realization.
Sankhya, Vedanta & Yoga – Sri Yukteswar Giri's Holy Science, Class 1
Key Points:
- Structure of "The Holy Science": Four main sections: The Gospel, The Goal, The Procedure, The Revelation.
- Inspired nature of the text: Mahavatar Babaji commissioned Yukteswar to write it showing unity of East and West.
- Four sections and three philosophies: Sankhya, Vedanta, Yoga integrated within the framework.
- Integration of paths: These three are complementary, not competing paths.
- Maya and limitation of perception: Liberation involves lifting consciousness above maya.
Summary: Class 1 establishes the philosophical foundation by integrating three major Indian philosophical systems.
Sankhya & God Perception – Sri Yukteswar Giri's Holy Science, Class 2
Key Points:
- Perception of properties vs. substance: We perceive properties via senses, not substance itself. God remains incomprehensible unless consciousness transcends maya.
- Four soul properties: Vasana (Will), Bhoga (Enjoyment), Chaitanya (Consciousness), Bhokta (The enjoyer).
- Direct experience of divinity: Through introspection and detachment, we can directly experience divine properties within ourselves.
- True perception of God: Only possible by the soul "lifted out of maya"—the guru/disciple relationship is crucial.
Summary: Sankhya transforms spiritual philosophy into direct experiential science by teaching us to perceive divine properties through introspection.
Space, Time & Atom – Sri Yukteswar Giri's Holy Science, Class 3
Key Points:
- Creation begins with vibration: Parabrahma (Spirit) manifests as Aum, the primordial vibration.
- Three cosmic elements: Time, space, and atom emanate from Aum vibration.
- Two opposing cosmic forces: Attraction (love, omniscient feeling) and repulsion (ignorance, maya).
- The atom (anu) en masse equals maya: Liberation is transcending identification with them.
- Yukteswar's insights: Predate and resonate with modern physics (Einstein, Hawking).
Summary: Understanding the deepest nature of creation shows both our bondage and our potential for freedom through spiritual practice.
Kutastha Chaitanya: Spirit & Its Reflection – The Holy Science, Class 4
Key Points:
- Kutastha Chaitanya: The pure spirit that illuminates every atom of creation.
- Abhasa Chaitanya: The light in the created world is only a reflection of God.
- Christian parallel: Kutastha Chaitanya is the Holy Ghost; all living beings are "Sons of God".
- Fourfold aspects of consciousness: Chitta (feeling), Ahankara (ego), Buddhi (intellect), Manas (mind).
- Spiritual journey: Move from egoic separation toward attuning to Kutastha Chaitanya—the cosmic witness within.
Summary: All beings reflect the light of spirit at their core. The journey moves from ego toward divine witness consciousness.
Senses, Sense Objects & Subtle Body – The Holy Science, Class 5
Key Points:
- Understanding the senses and their relationship to consciousness.
- Exploration of subtle body anatomy from yogic traditions.
- How sense objects condition our perception and bind us to maya.
- Transcending sensory limitation through meditative practice.
Summary: Master your senses and subtle body to liberate consciousness from material conditioning.
Vedanta, Maya & Avidya – The Holy Science, Class 6
Key Points:
- Vedantic perspective on the nature of reality and consciousness.
- Maya as cosmic illusion versus practical life navigation.
- Avidya (ignorance) as the root cause of bondage.
- Practical steps to move beyond illusion toward truth.
Summary: Vedanta teaches that reality is consciousness, and maya/avidya are the veils obscuring this truth.
Attachment & Aversion – The Holy Science, Class 7
Key Points:
- Raga (attachment) and dvesha (aversion) as fundamental patterns of ego.
- How these dualities perpetuate cycles of karma and reincarnation.
- The practice of equanimity as liberation from dualistic reactivity.
- Meditation as the path to transcend attachment and aversion.
Summary: True freedom comes from releasing our constant push-pull relationship with life experiences.
Awakening Heart's Natural Love – The Holy Science, Class 8
Key Points:
- Heart-centered spirituality as the natural expression of evolved consciousness.
- Love as the fundamental nature of the soul beyond ego conditioning.
- Practices to awaken divine love within the heart center.
- Bhakti (devotion) as a transformative spiritual path.
Summary: Awaken to the heart's natural capacity for unconditional love and divine connection.
Principles of Right Living – The Holy Science, Class 9
Key Points:
- Dharma (righteous living) as the foundation of spiritual progress.
- Yama and Niyama from the yogic path as ethical principles.
- How ethical living purifies consciousness and accelerates evolution.
- Practical application of spiritual principles in daily life.
Summary: Right living is not restriction but the path to freedom and alignment with one's highest nature.
