Human mission is to realize God
A satsang on the mission of human life and spiritual education.
"To be born, eat, drink, sleep, and procreate is not the sole aim of human life; other creatures are also expert at this."
"Rahiman dhāgā prem kā, mat todo chitkāya, toḍā phir jūḍe nahīṁ, jūḍe gāṁṭ paḍ jāya. (The thread of love, do not break it out of some doubt or anger. Once broken, it cannot be joined again. If joined, there will be a knot.)"
Swami Maheshwarananda welcomes parents and attendees, dedicating the gathering to supporting a disciple's new yoga center. He explores the unique purpose of human life, emphasizing the cultivation of kindness, forgiveness, and understanding. The discourse outlines three essential forms of education: from parents and family, from school for intellectual development, and spiritual knowledge (parā vidyā). He stresses that the ultimate human mission is to realize God and unity, advocating for a life of selfless service, maintaining loving relationships, and building a legacy of good deeds.
Filming location: London, UK
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The Soul's Journey
A spiritual discourse on the journey of the soul through birth, death, and karma.
"Our soul—not the Ātmā, but the soul... the soul is individual, not universal."
"Only two will follow us: our good or bad karmas. And that becomes destiny. And against destiny we have no power."
A spiritual teacher explains the nature of the individual soul (Jīvātmā) as a wave of the universal resonance. He describes its journey through time, bound by karma, its entry into a physical body, and the rare opportunity of human birth. He emphasizes the inescapable law of karma governed by body, mind, speech, and wealth, and concludes that liberation comes through spiritual practice and the Guru's grace, which dissolves the soul back into the Supreme.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Around the World - Nadlac
First Vishwagurujis visit to Romania.
Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Murska Sobota, Slovenia
A ceremonial opening for a new yoga ashram in Slovenia, featuring addresses and spiritual teachings.
"Yoga is not specific to one country or one religion; yoga is universal."
"Yoga means balance, harmony, and unity... Yoga is a bright future for mankind, if they will use it."
Local representatives welcome guests and present symbolic gifts of bread, salt, and water. Swami Dayal Puri and the Indian Ambassador to Slovenia give speeches, celebrating the ashram's founding and explaining the ancient, universal science of yoga. The teachings cover yoga's origins in Shiva, its role in modern life for health and inner peace, and the importance of daily practice and willpower. The event concludes with Sanskrit mantras.
Filming locations: Murska Sobota, Prekmurje, Slovenia.
The Nature of Attachment, the Curse of Knowledge, and the Immortal Parrot
A spiritual discourse exploring attachment, divine knowledge, and a mythological story about immortality.
"Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love. Our love for our dear ones, parents, ancestors, sisters, brothers, friends, animals, house pets, even our car."
"Therefore, moha. Moha means ignorance, and moha means attachment."
The speaker delivers an evening satsang, weaving together philosophical teachings on attachment (moha) with the story of Shiva, Parvati, and the quest for immortal wisdom. He explains how attachment leads to suffering, illustrating this with the tale of Sati's self-immolation and Shiva's grief. The narrative then focuses on Parvati's insistence that Shiva teach her the secret of immortality, a secret that is accidentally overheard by a clever parrot, leading to the birth of the sage Shukadeva. The talk emphasizes the challenges of spiritual practice and the need for a true Guru.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
