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Keep the flame still
A spiritual discourse on maintaining the sacred flame of life within daily householder and community practice.
"You are already a yogī. You possess that science, yet you seek yogic attainment."
"This flame is what we call our ātmā, our spirit, which then departs. So when this is happening, we must learn from it."
The lecturer addresses a gathering, weaving together themes from the Yoga in Daily Life system. He emphasizes the dignity of the householder path, advocating for marriage and family life as spiritually vital. Using the extended metaphor of an oil lamp, he explains the body, life force, and spirit, urging the daily practice of lighting a lamp and maintaining temple pūjā in āśramas to nurture collective spirituality and personal health. He shares personal anecdotes and practical instructions, concluding with blessings and travel plans.
Filming location: Slovenia
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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
