S2E5 Meet Robert A.

       Welcome to The Chela To Chela Podcast - Interviews and Conversations with Disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda. 

      In 1968 Robert was an antiquities art dealer when he met someone at an exhibition who introduced him to Yogacharya Oliver Black.  Perhaps some of you have heard the story about Mr. Black and Guruji. The short truncated version is that in the early days Mr. Black did not attend the all day meditation because he didn't think he could sit that long.  Finally, Master prevailed and Mr. Black came.  To his surprise, Master seated him right next to him up on the stage!  And during the chants when Mr. Black tried to get up, Guruji pulled him back into his seat! Mr. Black went on to be a trusted friend and helper to Guruji.  You can Google his name.

      So that was how Robert was introduced to Master in this lifetime. Shortly thereafter Robert made the first of 3 six-month trips to India.  And that was the beginning of what came later: the multiple award-winning book "India Unveiled" featuring photos of India, it's land, customs, and people.

      Robert tells of his love for India and about another unique experience he had in India which inspired him to write a second book: "Finders Keepers" for children.

      Robert serves at the Atlanta SRF Temple and relates the inspiring story of how it came into manifestation.  On a more personal level, Robert shared with us the inner perspective that has been his solid tether to Guruji, and what has been the two things most important to his sadhana.

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