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The Divine Unity of Life
Yoga is the journey from the body to cosmic life. It is not merely physical exercise. Life is both physical and divine, making all beings children of God. Consider the ocean: its water, the clouds, and rain all originate from the same source. So it is with life and God, who is one with the whole universe. We should contemplate life. The five elements compose our existence, and from them, the soul, or ātmā, departs at death. That light is fire, and fire cannot exist without water; in the ocean is fire. Human relationships, like marriage, should transcend physical union and be for unity and divinity. Practice meditation, read holy books, and learn daily. Be humble, kind, and seek oneness in thinking, not in bodies. Do not kill animals; adopt a compassionate, vegan lifestyle. Practice real yoga throughout life.
"God is one with the whole universe. Our ocean, our land, our all."
"Fire cannot stay without water. In the ocean is the fire."
Filming location: Vienna, 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
