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The Path Beyond Mind: A Meditation Guide
The path lies beyond the mind, accessed through mantra and inner mastery. Withdraw from external senses and feel the body. The mind is the primary distraction, creating the prison of the physical form. Control the mind like a rider controls a horse, though complete control is never absolute. The resonant power of a correctly recited mantra is the sole force beyond the mind's domain. Writing, sound, and color are preliminary steps that can lead astray if the heart is not directed beyond mental noise. True progress begins in a state of silent, vibration-based awareness where the individual self is still. This leads to the realization of a singular, supreme reality. The disciple must be soft and humble, yet ultimately develop an inner firmness under the guidance of a true master.
"Mind, kill your mind. 'Kill your mind' means to bring it completely under your power."
"Eko Brahma Dvitīya Nāsti. One is that Brahman... The two will destroy."
Filming locations: Auckland, New Zealand
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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
