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Preparation for Gurupurnima
The path of purification requires moving beyond physical practice to purify the mind and consciousness. Many beings strive through various actions and yogas. Good karma leads to temporary heavenly realms, while negative karma leads to suffering. Merely accumulating good deeds is insufficient for final liberation; one must also relinquish and distribute that goodness. The mind is central; it is restless and easily trapped by impressions. A story illustrates this: two disciples were tested over years on a vow of non-attachment. One physically assisted a woman but mentally released her, advising her to learn swimming. The other, though not touching her, internally carried the thought and burden for years. The point is that negative thoughts and inner attachments, not just outward actions, bind consciousness and obstruct the path. Success in sādhanā requires internal cleansing of heart, mind, and feelings.
"From the negative karma, we have to turn to the positive karma. And when we have complete positivity, only then should we distribute to all."
"What will you say to Gurujī? ...for four years, you have been carrying it until now. You are carrying in your mind."
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
