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The Guru's Continuity and the Practice of Yoga Nidrā
The guru lineage is eternal and singular, transcending the physical departure of any teacher. The original Gurudeva remains your guru even after going to Brahmaloka. Successors continue the guidance, yet they are respected as gurubhāī, not as a replacement for that one guru. The practice of Yoga Nidrā is a deep relaxation and inner journey. Lie down in Ānanda Āsana, withdraw from the external world, and make a positive saṅkalpa. Systematically bring awareness to each part of the body, from the toes to the head. Feel the prāṇa and energy within. Use this awareness to purify negative thoughts and diseases, traveling within the immortal self. Conclude by repeating your saṅkalpa and gently returning awareness to the physical body.
"The guru is only one, and for ages and ages and ages, that guru-paramparā is always there."
"Withdraw thyself from the external world and withdraw thyself within thyself."
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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
