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What are we thinking about our being?
An evening satsang on the soul's journey and the science of yoga.
"Our soul, our self—when this soul... becomes conscious of the highest Self—somehow, either we become bored there and desire to come to some good situation to enjoy this world. Thus, the soul descends and ascends, up and down."
"Through practicing yoga, the physical exercises and breathing are good for our health. The real practice of yoga is from that Master who will give the mantra and give you the techniques."
Swami Madhvanandji addresses the gathering, exploring the nature of the soul, its embodiment, and the path of yoga. He discusses the five elements, the relationship between the soul (the 'president') and the senses (the 'prime minister'), and the limitations of human science compared to divine creation. The talk emphasizes self-realization, the importance of spiritual practice, and seeing the divine light within.
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
