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Rama and Shiva (from Ramayana)
Devotion must flow through the Guru to reach the divine. One who understands anything truly understands Śiva. Understanding Śiva is necessary to understand Rāma, and understanding Śiva is required to understand Viṣṇu. Thus, divine love moves through these forms, ultimately directed toward Śiva. Pure love for Śiva signifies true devotion to Rāma. Similarly, love for the human spiritual teacher is the sign of devotion to the divine. Love for the specific Guru is the sign of love for the prior masters. This love extends to all, as love between us is love for the Guru. The path is through the teacher.
"Lord Viṣṇu does not accept the love of his devotees, even in their dreams, if they have no love for their Guru."
"Those who have love for you and me, it is love for Gurujī."
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