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Morning lecture with Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivek Puri Ji in Mahaprabhudeep Ashram Strilky, CZ
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Spiritual development depends on parental guidance and the master's influence. Parents filled with love and spirituality teach about God and the Master's will. Being with holy saints from childhood fosters a nature inclined toward purity. The master imparts knowledge through everyday conduct, not formal lectures. This foundation sustains one while moving throughout the world. Yoga is not merely physical postures. It resides within human consciousness, the heart, and a humble perspective toward all existence. Maintaining a childlike purity is essential, meaning to remain a child of God and one's master. This state brings humility and the understanding that mistakes are surrendered to the master. One should feel relaxed, knowing divine protection is present, while also wishing to protect others. The relationship between guru and disciple mirrors that of parent and child. The master views all disciples as one, without duality, guiding them with oneness, peace, love, and harmony toward the Supreme.
"Yoga is within human consciousness, in the human heart, in human humbleness, in a humble way of looking at everything."
"The master has all disciples as one, and that is very, very good. Everyone has a different nature... But the Master should have all the same feelings, taking in the heart the oneness and peace."
Filming location: Rajasthan, India
We will go one day
The mind is restless and must be tamed, not killed. It is a storehouse of memories, often imagined, that distract from spiritual practice. Humans are drawn to negativity and temporary happiness. Meditation is a process of releasing thoughts and preparing for death, which is a reality. Yogis are detached, but we remain attached to people and possessions, which causes rebirth. The bond of devotion to the Guru is permanent; all else is temporary. Do not fight against thoughts or the reality of death; let them come and go. Planning is futile. Practice daily spiritual discipline, even if only a little. Realize the temporary nature of the self and the body. Live in the present moment. Spiritual roots must not be forgotten.
"Only the bond, the devotion, the love, the bhakti toward the Guru is permanent. All else is temporary."
"What you are planning to do tomorrow, do today. What you are planning to do today, do now."
Glory Of Gurudev
Guru Pūrṇimā signifies the celebration of the guiding principle that dispels ignorance. The guru is defined as the remover of darkness, leading one from ignorance to the light of self-knowledge. This principle is embodied as creator, protector, and destroyer of obstacles. The day commemorates the incarnation of Vedavyāsa, who compiled the Vedas for humanity. It also marks the start of the spiritual year, a time for disciples to renew their vows and surrender their practice. The necessity of a guide is universal, from learning spiritual wisdom to mastering worldly skills like driving. True reverence is first offered to the guru, who reveals the divine. The ultimate guru is not a physical form but the conscious knowledge and inner light present within all.
"Guru means ignorance, darkness. Guru means light. Who brings you from darkness to light, from ignorance to vision."
"Guru is not a physical body. Guru is that knowledge which we call. In every heart, the light of God is dwelling."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Great Saints set an example
Dharma is the universal principle of rightness, distinct from modern religious constructs. Many great beings, including Jesus and ancient ṛṣis, have suffered for truth. Common yoga is a science for well-being, akin to a parent calming a child. A higher meditation exists for those spiritually educated with tolerance. Satsaṅg inspires and calms through knowledge and devotion, while kusaṅg includes sound pollution and addiction. Study the lives of all saints to understand their consciousness and sacrifice. Dharma must be upheld once promised, as seen in historical examples of unwavering commitment. Every being has a protective dharma, like a mother to her child. The Supreme watches all karma. Read wisely, filtering inspiration without becoming argumentative or changing views with every new author. The essence of all scripture is the law of cause and effect upon one's own self. Practice looking within to read the chapter of your own life.
"If you give pleasure to others, you will receive pleasure. If you give trouble to others, you will receive trouble."
"Read the chapter of your own life. How many chapters have you begun? How many remain empty or incomplete?"
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
