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Mahamandaleshwar Inauguration of Swami Jasraj Puriji
Today marks the sacred installation of a foreign-born disciple as a Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara, a historic first for this tradition. We begin with invocations for auspiciousness and the removal of all obstacles. This gathering celebrates the propagation of Sanātana Dharma across the world. The honoree, born abroad, has tirelessly spread Vedic culture. Such ceremonies occur to strengthen and expand a steady tradition. We acknowledge this break from precedent, as no foreigner has previously been given such sacraments or title here. This event is a divine offering within the eternal Sāṅkhya Yoga tradition of Kapila Muni. It is a day of great joy for our Dharma, seeing its growth globally. The disciple receives this honor to further the tradition's reach. We pray for his continued success in imparting pure wisdom everywhere.
"Āj is doobte sansār me, mere gur ne mera janam safal kar diyā."
"Samaya ke darpaṇ me, gur kā nām hī ratna hai; śiṣya use upahār ke rūp me pātā hai."
Filming location: Sydney, Australia
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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
