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Introduction to the Essential Teachings of Swami Satchidananda

Module 1: Purpose of Life and Spiritual Goals
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
1-1 We all want to be happy
1-2 What is the Purpose of Life and What is the Highest Ideal a Person Can Reach?
1-3 How Can We Reach Enlightenment and What is the Biggest Obstacle to Enlightenment?
Check Your Understanding | Purpose of Life and Spiritual Goals
Module 2: The Big Questions
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
2-1 What is God or Ultimate Reality?
2-2 Do All Religions Lead to the Same Place?
2-3 What is Suffering and What is Evil?
2-4 What is Death?
Check Your Understanding | The Big Questions
Module 3: Personal Reflections
1 Topic | 1 Quiz
3-1 My Philosophy of Life
Check Your Understanding | Personal Reflections
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2-3 What is Suffering and What is Evil?

Introduction to the Essential Teachings of Swami Satchidananda Module 2: The Big Questions 2-3 What is Suffering and What is Evil?

For many, it’s hard to understand or come to terms with these two concepts: suffering and evil. Swami Satchidananda offers a re-frame of these concepts that can help us grasp them in a totally different light—the light of classical Yoga philosophy.

“My master, Swami Sivananda, used to say, ‘Pain is my friend.’”

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