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Liberation of the soul
The mind is a mighty power that can create bondage or liberation. It is produced by desires and dominates the senses. The soul descends to earth through four ways: from moisture, eggs, sprouts, or the womb. Each soul carries its own destiny shaped by karma. The individual soul, or Jīva, is bound by this karma and experiences duality. The true Self, Ātmā, is pure, unchanging consciousness, identical with Brahman. The world is an illusion, a horizon that recedes as one approaches. Human birth is a rare opportunity to realize this truth and break the cycle of rebirth. One must not become a slave to the senses but recognize oneself as the king within. Enlightenment melts the karmic snowball, leaving only pure Śiva.
"Brahma satya, jagat mithyā." "Tum manindriyon kā rājā, Yeh sab terī prajā, Mat kar iskī gulāmī."
Filming location: 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
