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Avatar is a divine incarnation
The soul's journey is from manifestation back to its divine origin. The supreme reality is the self-manifested light, the source of all. From that resonance came the principles of creation, preservation, and dissolution. Divine descent occurs perpetually as saintly beings and for specific purposes to restore righteousness. All born beings are reflections of that light, seeking to return to it. The aim is to merge with the origin, as a river returns to the ocean. This merging is achieved through knowledge, which is the embodiment of the Guru's essence—everlasting, spotless bliss beyond the three qualities. That knowledge is the supreme goal. All life emerges through four doors: sprouting, moisture, eggs, or womb. Yet all are that one light moving toward illumination, while negativity leads toward darkness. Service with concentration fulfills all aspirations, as illustrated by the disciple whose worldly desires were satisfied by the Guru's foresight, leading him to choose divine service over transitory pursuits.
"Whenever righteousness declines, I manifest myself through my cosmic energy."
"Meditation's root is the Guru's form; worship's root is the Guru's feet; mantra's root is the Guru's word; liberation's root is the Guru's grace."
Filming locations: Jādana Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
