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Waking to True Humanity: A Discourse by Swamiji
Upon waking, realize “I am a human being.” Step onto the earth and see oneself seated. Take a few drops of water in the hand. That water is Jagadīś, Mahārāj Jal Rāī. A single drop accomplishes all—coolness or goodness arises. Merge the water into the sea, and it rises into the universe, returning as water. Bow to mother and father, even if they have passed. Avoid meat and eggs; consuming them denies true humanity. Resolve never to eat flesh nor let children eat it. Serve animals instead. In India some still follow this, though influence from abroad spreads other ways. The one awake is a yogī; there is no sleep in satsaṅg.
“As soon as you open your eyes, see yourself—what will happen? … I am a human being.”
“Just one drop accomplishes everything; you feel a coolness or feel very good.”
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
