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Sanyas life
A discourse on the principles and challenges of the monastic life.
"The life of a sannyāsa is like walking in fire constantly. The orange cloth signifies fire. If you do not follow the principles of sannyāsa, this fire will burn you. But if you follow the principles, this same fire will liberate you."
"The first principle of sannyāsa is to have no attachment to anyone or anything, and to hate no one and nothing—to remain neutral. Love others, but without attachment."
The text outlines the divine yet demanding path of a sannyāsa (renunciant). It explains the symbolic meaning of the orange robe as fire, which can either consume or liberate. Core principles are defined, including radical non-attachment paired with detached love, and the traditional rule of not staying more than three days in one place outside an ashram to prevent worldly bonds.
Recording location: Czech Republic, Strilky, Summer seminar
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