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The Jiva and the Universe
The cosmic balance: from self to creation.
Humans have many thoughts but do not know who they are. No complete answer exists for where one comes from or where one goes. The mind cannot be fully explained by science. Yet the mind travels instantly—say “Jupiter” and it is already there. Beyond all elements there is śūnyakāśa, endless space, and consciousness. It is unknown whether the universe is within consciousness or consciousness within the universe. Balance exists between space and consciousness. Disturbance of balance causes disharmony in body, mind, or spirit. True yoga is not merely postures or breath control but the union of two into one. From the endless, Nāda—sound—emerges as vibration, then light as Śiva, then fire, air, water, earth. Light gives rise to life. Digestive fire creates hunger, leading to life eating life. But humans are called not to kill, but to sustain on fruits and milk. Killing is sin; non-violence is dharma. Love all beings, and the Brahmalokas are attained.
“A human is meant to know God; God will not eat His own children.”
“Love all living beings. Don’t kill them, don’t eat them, but feed them, love them.”
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
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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
