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The living God is known through reverence for all life. Yoga spread from its source to many lands. Teachings and blessings from the great masters are present, as if God is with us. A divine presence has been brought forth through devotion. The essence is received through hymns and words. The living God is not merely a name or a historical form, but the present life force in all creation. This divine principle is within every being and element. All life, from humans to creatures in the ocean and air, shares this sacred essence. True spirituality involves seeing this living God in everything. Therefore, practice non-violence and reverence. Do not harm any living being, as seen in the conduct of those who walk carefully to avoid injury. This reverence is the foundation. Prayer is offered to all gurus and divine forms, not just one. It is an expression of gratitude for life itself. The path requires care for the body and all beings, avoiding harm and conflict. Ultimately, life is to be lived in full awareness of this divine presence.
"God is living; that living God."
"Life is the life. Life is that life."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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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
