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Follow the path
The power of bhajans, devotion, and the Guru Paramparā is the essence of spiritual life. Bhajans carry profound power and knowledge for all senses, unlike simple mantra repetition. Loudspeakers blaring mantras can disturb others' practice; consideration is needed. Meera's devotion to Krishna, despite suffering, lives on through her bhajans worldwide. The Guru Paramparā is illustrated by Bhagavān Rāma and Hanumānjī. Hanumān's every hair resonated with "Rāma, Rāma." When Rāma brought a hair from Hanumān's ear to Sītā, she heard "Rāma Rāma" from that hair. Hanumān, even when speaking, would say "Rām" to avoid distance from his Lord. Rāma gave Hanumān the duty to protect all devotees, so Hanumānjī still lives. A disciple remains a disciple before the guru, regardless of worldly status. One must never disrespect or abandon the guru, just as one would not abandon one's mother. Sanātana Dharma is the living Guru Paramparā. Those who claim to be gurus without true lineage are not on the path. Many modern practices called yoga are merely exercises, not authentic yoga. Do not forget your mother, father, and guru; losing them is spiritual loss. True devotion means holding fast to the guru's words. The guru's grace alone leads to liberation.
"Guru Kṛpā He Kevalam, Śiṣye Ke Ānanda Maṅgalam."
"If you are a disciple of that Gurudev, then it doesn’t matter if you are the highest of the high, but for your Gurujī, you are a disciple down."
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
