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Maya is a big cheater
A spiritual discourse weaving astrology, philosophy, and cautionary tales about illusion.
"God or the Sun does not make a difference between humans and animals. So do not think the sun is only for us; that is human thinking."
"Māyā is illusion. Such an illusion that you think that is all. I cannot be without this: my money, my wife, my husband."
Swami Maheshvaranand leads a morning satsang, beginning with the astrological significance of the day. He discusses planetary influences on all life, the importance of discerning auspicious signs, and the pervasive, deceptive power of Māyā (illusion), illustrated with the parable of a deadly snake. He explores liberation through the teachings of Kabīr and Maṅgīlālji, emphasizing sādhanā and transcending duality to merge with Brahman, thus escaping the cycle of rebirth and even the great dissolution (Mahāpralaya). The talk includes a story about Kabīr witnessing a grinding mill, and concludes with a devotee sharing a testimony about a charitable school project.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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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
