The Liberating Power of Affirmation

SRF monk Brother Kartikananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how the practice of affirmation can help us overcome limiting thought patterns and awaken the soul’s innate strength.

By repeating spiritual truths with concentration and conviction, we can begin to manifest those truths in our lives — allowing God’s love and wisdom to be more fully expressed through us.

This talk was given at the SRF temple in Glendale, California, in February 2026.

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During his talk, Brother Kartikananda refers to one of the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons — Lesson 1: “The Way to Self-Realization.” You can receive Paramahansa Yogananda’s personal and comprehensive instruction in the science of meditation and art of balanced living through his Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons, a home-study course available for a nominal fee. To learn more and about how to enroll: https://srflessons.org

Brother Kartikananda also refers to the following books published by Self-Realization Fellowship:

“Autobiography of a Yogi,” Paramahansa Yogananda’s acclaimed life story, available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/autobiography-of-a-yogi-ebook/

“Scientific Healing Affirmations,” available at https://bookstore.yogananda-srf.org/product/scientific-healing-affirmations-ebook/

Brother Kartikananda also refers to “Self-Realization” magazine, established by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1925. Learn more and read free sample articles from past issues at https://yogananda.org/self-realization-magazine

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