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The Inner Lamp and the Nature of Being
A spiritual discourse on inner illumination, ritual, and the nature of being.
"Inside, there is a lamp, but that sun is the same—within your home, within your body, within your mind, in everything."
"We are human beings, and because we are human, all our communities, all those places where people go to offer their salutations."
The speaker delivers a contemplative talk, weaving together the symbolism of the inner lamp and the sun with observations on animal life, human conduct, and spiritual identity. He recounts an anecdote about disciples and a cow to illustrate themes of non-violence and sin, and discusses the connection between humans, Bhagavān Śiva, and the land of India, emphasizing the underlying oneness of existence.
Filming location: Jaipur, 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
