Paths of destiny
A lecture on the Anāhata Chakra and the philosophy of yoga.
"Yoga is that principle which balances, harmonizes, and unites space and consciousness."
"Love is without boundaries—universal love, not individual love. The seat of the Ātmā is in the Anāhata cakra."
Swami Jyotirmayananda Saraswati delivers a discourse on the heart center (anāhata chakra) and the spiritual foundations of yoga. He explains yoga's origin with Lord Śiva, describes the subtle body's energy channels (nāḍīs) and chakras, and emphasizes that true yoga must include spirituality and universal love. He details the journey of consciousness through the chakras, the role of kriyā practices, and concludes with an invitation for personal reflection.
Filming location: Prague, Cz.
DVD 500
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Trust and faith
A morning satsang on faith, trust, and overcoming inner enemies.
"When we have faith in someone or something, when we trust in Gurudev and his vision, then things flow automatically in our life."
"If you become one with that guru and you become one and realize that he is observing, he knows everything, you tell everything to him inwardly."
The lecturer leads the second morning of a seminar, addressing distractions and the inner enemies like jealousy and the restless 'monkey mind'. He shares a story from the Lilā Amṛta about Holy Guruji's unwavering faith during a train journey without a ticket, illustrating complete surrender. The talk emphasizes realizing the self as the observer and uniting with the guru's consciousness.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Victory Of The Divine
A spiritual discourse on divine presence, ethics, and the nature of the soul.
"All are the light of God. And from time to time, God comes and looks after them personally."
"Sin is the result of causing pain to others, to all creatures: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, political, economic, etc."
Swami Gajanan delivers a talk exploring the appearance of saints and divine incarnations in human form, emphasizing the oneness of all life and the ethical principle of not causing pain. He discusses the nature of the body, mind, and soul, critiques dogmatic religious conflict, and explains true renunciation as letting go of inner longing rather than material possessions. The session concludes with the singing of a bhajan.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Purify your body from poison
A spiritual discourse on the Viśuddhi chakra, happiness, and internal purification.
"Happiness is within ourselves. Peace is within ourselves. And unhappiness is from outside."
"It is said that in life, when we walk... beside you is walking your death. You can see it is like the shadow, the shadow of your body."
Swami Anand Arun leads an evening satsang, exploring the sources of happiness and unhappiness through analogies and stories. He uses the parable of a couple's 50-year misunderstanding over a piece of bread to illustrate how unspoken resentments act as a poison, stored in the Viśuddhi (purification) chakra. The talk connects this to the myth of Shiva consuming the cosmic poison, advocating for forgiveness, clear communication, and daily pranayama to purify this negative energy and prevent physical and emotional ailments.
Filming location: USA
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
