How can I love myself?
A satsang exploring the concept of self-love through the framework of the four aspects of divine grace (kripa).
"Swāmījī did not really use this word, but I know it comes from Holī Gurujī; he is always using that."
"Love each and every living being, if not more, then at least as much as yourself."
Guru Lilā, addressing the community, explains the four aspects of kripa: Deva Kripa (grace of the gods), Śāstra Kripa (grace of the scriptures), Guru Kripa (the Guru's grace), and Kuṭkī Kripa (self-grace). He focuses on Kuṭkī Kripa as self-love, arguing it is a prerequisite for loving others. He outlines a practical path to self-love through self-acceptance, self-understanding, and self-giving, linking it to core teachings. He shares an anecdote about a woman healing from ALS through self-love and concludes with a traditional story about Guru Nānak illustrating the complex workings of karma.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The Nāḍīs, Cakras, and the Mūlādhāra Foundation
A spiritual lecture on the nāḍīs, cakras, and the foundational Mūlādhāra Cakra.
"The Mūlādhāra Cakra is at the bottom of the spinal column. It is a border between animal and human consciousness."
"Destiny was created first, and destiny is created individually. We should blame no one. We are ourselves responsible for our destiny."
The speaker continues a discourse from the previous day, focusing on the Mūlādhāra Cakra as the seat of destiny (prārabdha) and divine energy. He explains how this foundational energy influences life and can be purified through the threefold practice of svādhyāya (self-study), manana (contemplation), and abhyāsa (persistent practice), which remove the obstacles of impurity, distraction, and veils. The talk connects these concepts to Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, the role of Kriyā Yoga, and concludes with a symbolic discussion of the tilak mark.
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
The truth is tapas
A spiritual discourse reflecting on the Kumbh Mela and warning against false spiritual powers.
"If you bathe during that constellation, the nectar still has an effect on you—meaning it cleans your karmas and blesses you with immortality."
"There is no austerity more than truth. To follow the truth is the biggest austerity, tapasyā—and no greater sin than to lie."
Swami Avatarpuri begins by describing his profound experience at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a sacred bath for all devotees. He then shifts to a cautionary theme, recounting stories of Holy Guruji exposing fraudulent fortune tellers and so-called healers. He warns devotees against those who claim siddhis (powers) like seeing auras or predicting futures, arguing these are obstacles to true spiritual progress. He advises focusing on genuine devotion and practice, sharing a personal story where Mahaprabhuji counseled him to be like a steadfast banyan tree, free from expectation.
Filming locations: Strelky Ashram, Czech Republic.
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Bhajan singing in the presence of the Master
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing from Jadan. Including He nath ab to, Suno sakhi Sataguru aya, Guru carano me arasatha tiratha he
Guru bhakta jagata me na rahe
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing on satsang, including bahajan Guru bhakta jagata me na rahe, Prema ka pyala Hari
