The Journey of the Soul: From the Ocean to the Drop
A spiritual discourse using the water cycle as a metaphor for the soul's journey.
"This jīvā, the soul, is on the journey of the eternal."
"When this drop falls into the ocean, the Jīva becomes the Ātmā. This drop becomes the ocean."
Swami Avatarpuri gives a satsang, explaining the soul's separation from and longing to return to the divine source through an extended analogy of evaporation and rainfall. He emphasizes the purifying role of satsang and the Guru, shares anecdotes about introducing mantra in Eastern Europe and criticizes modern chemical pollution and vanity as spiritual impediments, concluding with a call for natural living and collective chanting.
Filming location: London, UK
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The Journey of the Soul: From the Ocean to the Drop
A spiritual discourse using the water cycle as a metaphor for the soul's journey.
"This jīvā, the soul, is on the journey of the eternal."
"When this drop falls into the ocean, the Jīva becomes the Ātmā. This drop becomes the ocean."
Swami Avatarpuri gives a satsang, explaining the soul's separation from and longing to return to the divine source through an extended analogy of evaporation and rainfall. He emphasizes the purifying role of satsang and the Guru, shares anecdotes about introducing mantra in Eastern Europe and criticizes modern chemical pollution and vanity as spiritual impediments, concluding with a call for natural living and collective chanting.
Filming location: London, UK
Around the world - Practice in Ukraine
A guided yoga practice session from the Yoga in Daily Life system.
"Physical relaxation leads to spiritual relaxation. Relaxation is an important element for the proper practice of yogic exercises."
"Ānanda Āsana translates as 'the posture of bliss.' Observe how bliss flows throughout your entire body."
An instructor leads a comprehensive sequence of postures (āsanas), breathwork (prāṇāyāma), and relaxation. The practice begins and ends with Ānanda Āsana for deep relaxation, and includes abdominal breathing, spinal twists, stretches, and joint mobility exercises while lying, sitting, and standing. The session concludes with a final relaxation and a moment of gratitude.
Filming location: UK
Purify your body from poison
An evening discourse on the Kuṇḍalinī, chakras, and the nature of happiness.
"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."
The speaker explores the sources of happiness and suffering, using the parable of a couple's 50-year misunderstanding over a piece of bread to illustrate how unspoken grievances create internal poison. He connects this to the Viśuddhi (throat) chakra, explaining its role in purification and relating it to the myth of Śiva drinking the ocean's poison. The talk emphasizes communication, forgiveness, and daily practices like prāṇāyāma to cleanse negativity and prevent physical and emotional ailments.
Filming location: Garrison, NY, USA
In the bliss of bhajans
Bhajans from different ashrams in India
