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Being with a Guru | The Kriya Yoga Podca...

Ryan Kurczak
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In episode 26 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, host Ryan Kurczak reflects on what it means to be with a guru. Drawing from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, Roy Eugene Davis, and his own years of spiritual practice, Ryan explores the guru as a dispeller of darkness and a living access point to wisdom, clarity, and spiritual freedom. He discusses how a sincer ... Show More
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