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Meaning of the Guru Purnima
A spiritual guide for observing Guru Pūrṇimā.
"Fortunate are those who can be with the Master on this day. Luckier still are those who can be mentally united with the King."
"On the morning of Guru Pūrṇimā...rise one hour earlier than usual...Then listen to the Guru Gītā. Perform pūjā, āratī, and prayer."
The speaker provides detailed instructions for devotees to observe the sacred day of Guru Pūrṇimā, emphasizing mental connection with the guru. The guidance includes a schedule for the day, from early rising and purification to listening to scriptures, performing rituals, and attending or organizing satsang.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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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