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A Student's Gratitude and Svāmījī's Discourse on the Pandemic
A student's expression of gratitude followed by Svāmījī's discourse on the pandemic and spiritual life.
"It is a great blessing to be a student of Svāmījī. It gives us a different perspective on life, allowing us to cope with circumstances better."
"O human, when we rise and open our eyes, we should say, I am human, I am human. Just one word and it immediately enters our thoughts, our feelings, our hearts."
A student shares heartfelt thanks for the guidance received during the pandemic, highlighting the power of mantra and a stable practice. Svāmījī then addresses the gathering, offering a wide-ranging spiritual perspective on the global crisis. He discusses the pandemic's causes, including collective karma and lifestyle, emphasizes the importance of prayer and the Yoga in Daily Life practice for health, and concludes with teachings on self-realization and meditation.
Filming location: Austria
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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
