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Rama and Hanuman
A spiritual discourse on the significance of the full moon, the science of fasting, and a teaching story about Hanuman.
"The full moon is a symbol of completeness. Pūrṇamadaḥ, pūrṇamidaṃ... We are Pūrṇa, perfect."
"One poet said, 'The thread of love doesn't break with some misunderstanding. When it is broken, the thread you can't join anymore back.'"
The speaker begins by explaining the moon's influence on nature and human physiology, advocating for fasting on full moon days for spiritual and physical health, including specific dietary recommendations. The talk then transitions into a detailed narrative from the Ramayana, focusing on Hanuman's unwavering devotion and a lesson on ego. The story describes how Sita's moment of doubt and Hanuman's subsequent pride were gently corrected by Lord Rama, culminating in the revelation of Rama and Sita residing in Hanuman's heart.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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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
