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Merging Into Shiva Consciousness
The dawn's nectar awakens the immortal self. The morning time of Amṛtavelā offers the nectar of immortality to those who awaken. Sleeping through it means missing this divine essence. This nectar is present in healing herbs and, most importantly, in the sacred word, Vācanāmṛta. Listening to spiritual wisdom in this dawn period is Jñānamṛta, the nectar of knowledge. This knowledge dispels the darkness of fear, jealousy, and ignorance, just as sunrise illuminates the world. True knowledge is a permanent light within, making one fearless. However, negative companionship is a poison that can destroy this beauty. Therefore, protection through righteous living, or dharma, is essential. Dharma means accepting and protecting one's inherent nature and duty, which in turn provides protection. The ultimate human dharma is self-realization, knowing the immortal Ātmā. This self is formless, spotless, and cannot be destroyed by any weapon, fire, or water. It is one universal consciousness, the Paramātmā in all. Realizing this brings eternal joy beyond the suffering of material pursuits.
"Those who wake up in this Amṛtavelā receive Amṛta. Those who sleep miss it."
"The Ātmā is immortal, beautiful, not depending on any joy, because that itself is a joy."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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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
