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We are here only temporarily
Birth is an ever-present reality, and unity is found in satsang.
We are born from the cosmos, yet the process remains a mystery. Life begins in the womb, a state we cannot recall. Upon birth, individuality emerges; siblings from the same source develop different natures. This diversity often leads to conflict over possessions and differing religious paths. All beings, from humans to snakes, undergo countless births. Humans possess unique understanding but must choose how to use it. True practice is to love, respect, and help all creatures, recognizing the divine in everything. A story illustrates that the sacred Ganga is not merely a river but a purifying presence found within through mantra and grace. Satsang, the company of truth, is paramount. It teaches us to live harmoniously, help one another, and care for all life, seeing the one in the many.
"Every day is a new day. So every day we can say, 'It is my birthday.'"
"Satsaṅg is the best of all. So let’s learn good things... Understand, live as one."
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
