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The Science of Prāṇa and the Guṇas
A spiritual discourse on the science of prāṇa (life force) and the three guṇas (qualities of nature).
"Prāṇa is a very big science. And whatever we are doing is in the sense of prāṇa, that we would like to get more prāṇa and be strong."
"Blessed are they who keep away from anger. Holi Gurujī said, 'Anger is that which steals everything from you at your door.'"
Satguru Svāmī Madhavān Jī Bhagavān explains how pure cosmic prāṇa is filtered through the three guṇas—sattva (purity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia)—upon entering the body. He discusses the influence of food, lifestyle, and emotions on these qualities, advocating for prāṇāyāma and āsana to cultivate sattva and develop dayā (compassion). The talk includes practical advice on diet, the dangers of anger, and the importance of proper yoga attire for protecting one's energy.
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
