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The mystery of human life
A spiritual discourse on the perfection of human life, covering yoga, knowledge, and practical self-sufficiency.
"Among all creatures, human life ought to be the last incarnation. It is only one step towards Brahmajñāna."
"The best education is that which we get in the lap of our parents. Ethical, moral, and spiritual education is only possible in the lap of the parents."
Swami Madhvarānjī (Swāmījī) addresses a gathering, explaining that human life is meant for spiritual realization (Brahmajñāna), which requires true education. He discusses the eternal science of yoga, the coexistence of divine and negative forces, and the critical importance of traditional knowledge, particularly the ability to cook one's own nutritious food. He shares a personal anecdote about a village woman skillfully making chapati on an open fire to illustrate this essential, fading wisdom, and announces plans for formal cooking courses.
Filming location: Slovakia
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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
