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The Golden Chance of Human Life
A spiritual discourse on the value and purpose of human life.
"Human life is a golden chance... God created humans as protectors, not destroyers."
"First change thyself. If you change thyself, then the process will begin."
The lecturer addresses an audience, exploring the theme "Human Life is a Golden Chance." He contrasts material gold with spiritual gold, discussing cultural values, the Kali Yuga, and the human role within creation. He emphasizes universal family (Vasudeva Kuṭumbakam), compassion for all creatures, the principle of non-violence (ahiṃsā), and the need for self-purification through mantra, meditation, and selfless service to achieve liberation.
Filming location: USA
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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
