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Why are we making war?
The human journey calls for non-violence and spiritual awareness. People travel seeking to become better. Many claim spirituality through simple acts or profess faith, yet contradictions exist, such as claiming peace while possessing weapons. The natural world operates on life consuming life, a universal reality. Humanity evolved from primitive states, developing spiritual knowledge in regions like the Himalayas. Teachings from figures like Buddha emphasized non-harming, vegetarianism, and mindful practices like alms-seeking. Despite this, many ancient practices have faded. We must remember our humanity upon waking, fostering daily goodness. Earth is our mother, and water signifies life for all. A shift is occurring as more renounce harmful habits. Spiritual practice is essential until the end, as anger destroys. A parable illustrates the folly of bargaining with God only in crisis. The path requires consistent humility and non-violence toward all creatures.
"Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate: everyone is consuming life, killing or eating others."
"In the morning, get up, open your eyes, and say, 'I am human.'"
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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
