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What Is The Guru
A morning satsang discourse on Guru's Day (Guruvāra), exploring sacred geography, spiritual practice, and the nature of the eternal Guru.
"This earth is our Karma Bhūmi, where we do our karmas."
"Gurudev is... 'Brahmanandam paramsukhadam kevalam jnanamurti'—the bliss of Brahman, the highest happiness, the very embodiment of wisdom."
The lecturer addresses the global gathering, beginning with the significance of Thursday, the day of Jupiter (Bṛhaspati), the Guru of the Devas. He explains the concepts of Janmabhūmi (birthplace), Karmabhūmi (place of work), Dharmabhūmi (land of spiritual duty), and Mokṣabhūmi, emphasizing Earth's unique role for spiritual development. He critiques modern materialism and the misappropriation of spiritual knowledge, urging honest work and protection of spiritual heritage. Through a story of a farmer's evolving perception of his Guru, he illustrates how sincere practice transforms one's vision, leading to the realization of the Guru as the formless, all-pervading Brahman—unmoving, spotless, and beyond duality.
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
