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Our life is like a football
The path of purification leads the self to its divine destination. The five elements of the body are purified through practices like bhajan, which channels spiritual power through every nerve and thought. The human brain possesses immense capacity, yet it must be guided from dry intellect toward the heart's wisdom. A human being should protect all living creatures, recognizing the divine spark within each, regardless of size. The journey is precarious; one may fall back by succumbing to weakness or distraction. The Guru provides guidance, but the individual must remain steadfast on the boat, avoiding the temptations that pull one into lower existences. The aim is to unify with the true Self, enjoying the human form while transcending its attachments, until the elements are purified and the goal is reached.
"Jīva jīva bhakṣyate. It is said that every creature is eating another creature. But the human is very far."
"Where there is nothing, there it is. But if you want to have that one, then there is nothing."
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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
