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Do not be a lonely drop Ramayana
A spiritual discourse on the power of satsa g and the story of Satī's penance."Many have to come together, like one drop of fog... This is what satsa g means: where many come together, they build a very strong spiritual unity and power." "Whoever goes to satsa g, who is … read more »
Moksha siddhi aparokshanubhuti
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and the path to self-realization, drawing from the teachings of Śa karācārya."The reality of your jewellery is gold, not the form. Similarly, there are different living beings... but the reality within them is only one, and that is the Ātmā." "Therefore, all who wish to walk the … read more »
We are cosmic travelers
A discourse on the teachings of Śa karācārya and the path to self-realization."Śa karācārya says there is no difference. He gives many examples to make clear that there is no difference." "Thus, Śa karācārya says: Know thyself. Do not identify yourself with your worries, with your illness, with … read more »
Mantra is a cosmic language
A spiritual discourse on the nature and practice of mantra."A particular sound indicates something to us. In this way, when the yogīs began to meditate and expanded their consciousness into the universe, they first found a great, great power." "Man' is the mind, and 'tra' … read more »
What is hidden in muladhar
A spiritual discourse on the Mūlādhāra chakra, destiny, and yogic practice."Destiny was created first, and destiny is created individually. We should blame no one. We are ourselves responsible for our destiny." "In order to remove the mala, vikṣepa and āvaraṇa, then we come to the mūlādhāra … read more »
God shall never disappoint you
An evening satsang on awakening to one's divine nature and the purpose of human life."Spiritual activities are those where we speak of tolerance, love, understanding, harmony, and peace." "If you know yourself, you will know everything. If you do not know yourself, you know nothing." The lecturer addresses a gathering, … read more »
The self on time waves
A satsang on yoga philosophy and the awakening of consciousness through chakra practice."Yoga is a balancing principle which balances the entire universe. Visible and invisible elements are balanced by some cosmic power. That cosmic power is known as yoga." "Unless we change our qualities, we cannot become one … read more »
Work is a life beauty
A spiritual discourse on karma yoga, selfless service, and inner practice."Two things are very important: the first is practice, and the second is working. We must work. Work is the beauty of life, but this work should be positive, selfless service." "All that he did was … read more »
Kundalini yoga science
A lecture on the science of Yoga, consciousness, and the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī energy."Yoga is a balancing principle. It balances our body, mind, consciousness, emotions, and intellect, harmonizing our inner self." "The most terrible tragedy for a human is to die without God-realization. But God-realization cannot occur unless you … read more »
Transform yourself through yoga
A spiritual discourse on world peace, self-inquiry, and the science of yoga."With weapons, with guns, you cannot bring peace. But with flowers and with love, you can bring peace to the world." "If you know who you are, you know God. Know everything, therefore it is said, … read more »
Ego is blinded by maya
A storytelling session about the divine sage Nārada's test by illusion and desire."Physically, he was departing, but mentally and emotionally, he remained there." "God said, 'If a person is ill and asks for some medicine, the doctor will not give it to him.'" The narrator recounts the tale … read more »
Only wisdom can digest ego
A spiritual discourse using the story of Nārada to illustrate the dangers of ego and the play of divine illusion (māyā)."Success may be achieved, but if that success becomes infected with ego, it can be lost again." "The merciful Lord, the Lord of Lakṣmī, now activated His māyā, and now this will get very hard." The … read more »
Pride is an ego trap
A spiritual discourse on the power of speech, ego, and divine play, using the story of Nārada."One should be very careful in saying something to someone. If you throw a stone, it doesn't matter who is in the front; the stone will hit that person." "No one is wise and no one … read more »
The blessed day of guru purnima
A satsang discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."Guru Pūrṇimā is the day when, for the first time, the light of the sun was descending on this planet." "Lucky are they who can be with the Master. And also, lucky or fortunate are they, … read more »
The power of tapasya
A spiritual discourse narrating the story of Pārvatī's resolve to perform austerities."In the dream, I saw a beautiful Brahmin... He said, 'O Pārvatī, the words of Nārada are the truth, the reality... go and perform sādhanā—tapasyā, austerity.'" "Tapasya is to endure something. All kinds of difficulties, which … read more »
God knows your love
A narrative discourse exploring Lord Śiva's inner conflict and the nature of devotion through a mythological story."God gives back what we have. So it is His mercy which leads here and there, without expectation." "God, please, you can take everything away, or may I lose everything, but not one thing: my belief, … read more »
Truth is not easy to digest
A spiritual discourse exploring the divine play (līlā) of God and the human difficulty in understanding it."Even the wise are sometimes mistaken in comprehending the play of God." "Often we think the Master doesn't love us, he has forgotten us. And we think this. It is your thinking, it is not his … read more »
Only devotion will quench your thirst
A spiritual discourse using the river Saryu as a metaphor for divine love and purification."Only by the name of God, through your mantra, can you purify your mind." "Anyone can disappoint us, but be sure that God will never disappoint us." A speaker delivers a teaching on the bank of … read more »
Atma is your best friend
A spiritual discourse on the three essential practices for a yogi."Manana means to overthink—to overthink about your life, your work, your family situation. Where is the problem?" "Svādhyāya means: sva means the self, adhyāya means the chapter. Read the chapter of your life." The lecturer explains … read more »
Who is your meditation dedicated to
A discourse on the glory and transformative power of the Rāmcaritamānas scripture."By listening to this holy book, one realizes śānti, peace." "Happy and lucky and fortunate are they in whose mind is dwelling the divine play of God." The speaker expounds on the Rāmcaritamānas, describing it as … read more »
Spirit mind and soul
A spiritual discourse on the nature of practice, impurity, and self-inquiry."Spirituality means purity. The word 'spirituality' originates from the spirit, the individual spirit." "Every negative movement—physical, mental, or verbal—that occurs through our being places a thin layer over our soul, like the layers between an onion's … read more »
The Light of the Self and the Path of Health
This is a spiritual lecture and yoga demonstration by a Swami on the themes of self-realization, health, and dharma."No weapons can kill it, fire cannot burn it... That everlasting immortal, that final truth, is called Ātmā, the Supreme Self." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." The speaker, addressing an audience … read more »
Do not Judge
A spiritual discourse on integrating yogic principles into everyday routines."Yoga in Daily Life is nothing but yoga itself. But of course it has a meaning, very great meanings: for everyday life, what to do every day according to yogic principles." "From tomorrow onward... when you … read more »
Ahar Vihar Achar Vichar
A public talk on yoga, health, and holistic well-being."Happiness is good health. Nothing else can make us truly happy." "Yoga means harmony: harmony of body, mind, emotion, intellect, memory, and consciousness; harmony with nature." The lecturer addresses an audience in Sarajevo, introducing the core … read more »
Yoga for body breath and mind
A lecture on the eight limbs of yoga, based on the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali."Patañjali put the yoga system together, but yoga is not limited to him; yoga is very, very ancient." "Prāṇa is not oxygen; it is completely different. Prāṇa is like cement that holds bricks together." Swami Anandakumar … read more »
The Fire of three tapas
A spiritual discourse on mantra, meditation, and overcoming life's obstacles."Whatever we begin, we try to purify, and it functions. Believing does not change reality, and not believing also does not change reality." "Meditation without mantra is like a statue. And when you have mantra, that … read more »
Meditation completes Yoga
A spiritual discourse on the nature of yoga, meditation, and consciousness, delivered on a full moon evening."Yoga is that which unites the space and consciousness, balances, harmonizes. So it literally means the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "Meditation is a key to yoga. Without meditation, yoga cannot be … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Sadhana liberates us from sadness
A spiritual discourse on overcoming fear and attaining liberation."The whole purpose of the prayers, meditations, mantras, spiritual life, and everything is that they lead us from unreality to reality, lead us from darkness to the light, and lead us from mortality to immortality." "O … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - The three tapas as obstacles
An evening satsang on invoking divine grace and overcoming obstacles through disciplined practice."To have a successful sādhanā, successful work, one must remember God Gaṇeśa." "Practice, practice, practice. I told you yesterday, This body is the temple of the disease." A spiritual teacher addresses practitioners live and via webcast … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Nine inner obstacles
A spiritual discourse on the pursuit of true happiness and the obstacles on the path."Every entity wishes for happiness. No one wishes for unhappiness or trouble." "Real happiness is in ātmā jñāna, in brahma jñāna." The lecturer reflects on the universal hunger for happiness, contrasting worldly pursuits with the true … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Mantra guides and guards you
A discourse on the spiritual path of sādhanā, obstacles, and the necessity of the Guru's grace."Life is a challenge, a struggle, and very mysterious. Despite all this, human life holds the opportunity to attain self-realization or divine realization, to become one with Brahman, which is the main aim of human life." … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Conscious and unconscious samadhi
A spiritual discourse on the eternal Guru principle and conscious human evolution."God said to humans, 'My child, I gave you everything. Now you know what to do.'" "Guru Govind don khaḍe... My adoration, my surrendering to Guru Dev. I am first thankful to my Guru Dev that … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Guru is ishwara
A spiritual discourse weaving story, scripture, and personal reflection to illustrate the path to supreme consciousness."Where is heaven and where is hell? In the forest is Swarga. In the town or city is Naraka." "Yogīs have to be very careful about these four things: āhāra, vihāra, ācāra, vicāra. Diet, society, behavior, … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Outer and inner disturbances
A discourse on the five inner afflictions (Kleśas) that obstruct spiritual realization."Where there is Dvaita, there is ignorance, and where there is Advaita, there is knowledge." "Avidyā, Asmitā, Rāga, Dveṣa, and Abhiniveśa. These are the Kleśas which finally that yogī has to fight or overcome." A spiritual … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Ignorance is the biggest obstacle
An evening satsang on the principle of Īśvara Praṇidhāna, or surrender to God."Patañjali says that before coming to samādhi, the sādhaka, the practitioner, should realize and take shelter in God." "Your thinking, your eating, your working, everything is in the name of God, with such positive thinking that … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Obstacles have to be expected
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, surrender, and the teachings of Patañjali, delivered on the birthday of Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī."Your wish didn’t come true, and I don’t think it will come true if you lead life like this. In your mind, in your intellect, in your heart, in your cidākāśa, there is more conflict and … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Love has many forms
An evening satsang discourse on Patañjali's teachings, focusing on the spiritual qualities of śraddhā, vīrya, and smṛti."Śraddhā means respect. Śraddhā means devotion. Śraddhā means confidence. Śraddhā means love. Śraddhā means belief, expectation. Śraddhā means hope." "Your sādhanā within thyself is your own garden. How beautiful flowers you have in your thoughts, in … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Preparation for samadhi
A spiritual discourse on preparing the body and mind for deep meditation and samādhi."The citta remains very pure, only in the form of saṃskāra. It is like a dark, dark room where one beautiful flame is burning." "Kāya-sthairyam, steady body, is very important... When body is motionless, then śvāsa, … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Devotion and samadhi
A satsang discourse on devotion and the stages of samādhi according to Patañjali."If someone would like to have speed in their spiritual development, they have to turn to devotion, to bhāva." "In this Samprajñāta, he is again explaining three things. Grahaya... Grahaṇa... and then gṛhīta." Following a devotional … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - The glory of purusha
A spiritual discourse on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, exploring divine incarnation, manifestation, and the role of saints."Whenever my devotees suffer and religion declines, darkness of ignorance appears... then I incarnate." "One is manifestation, who materializes from nothing, has no mother, no father. Then the incarnation... is called who has mother and father." … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Raga and dvesha create vrittis
A satsang discourse on controlling the mind and cultivating non-attachment, based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras."Man marā na mamatā marī. Your mind is not under control because of your mamatā. Mamatā means attachment." "Therefore, these vṛttis we have to approach very systematically. We have to develop vairāgya. And vairāgya here does … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Focus your thoughts at paramatma
A satsang discourse on the Yoga Sūtras, focusing on the fragility of spiritual dispassion (vairāgya)."Your vairāgya is so gentle, so fragile. With one phone call with your dear friend, your vairāgya is dimmed." "Practice, practice, practice. Even an ignorant person can become a wise one. As we say in English, … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Vairagya protects from vrittis
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, self-knowledge, and detachment."Through books, different books, through telling, and through many lectures... you have heard many times ātmā, ātmā jñāna—but that is only on the surface. All it is is a theory." "Abhyāsa—practice, practice, practice. Vairāgya—you have to … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Disturbing and helpful vrittis
A discourse on Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra, focusing on mastering the mind's fluctuations (vṛttis)."You see a beautiful bush full of beautiful blossoms... This creates harmonious thoughts within you. This is an akliṣṭa vṛtti." "Suppose you are walking and suddenly see a wild tiger sitting there. This vṛtti will disbalance … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Be steady in meditation
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind and senses, centered on the yoga sūtras and personal experience."Patañjali says, 'Withdraw your senses and be one with thyself, with your own inner sound.'" "A yogī should be like a tortoise... anytime take its limbs in or anytime can expand its limbs out." The lecturer … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Dharma of intellect
An evening satsang discourse on the blessings and duties of human life."First of all, Ādiguru Śa karācārya said that the soul is blessed which is born in a human body." "Blessed are they who have the interest in his spirituality... and the fifth one is meeting a … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Vairagya and satsang
A satsang on Yoga in Daily Life, exploring consciousness, universal knowledge, and the path of non-attachment."It was the yogīs who understood what life is—the entire creation on this planet." "Ahimsa is love. We say God is love and love is God. That love which is known as a universal love to … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Dark cloud of laziness
A spiritual discourse on environmental reverence, karma, and overcoming mental obstacles for liberation."Therefore, it is our prime duty to protect, to serve, and look after these four great living examples: the tree, the sand, the lake, and the rain." "As long as you say 'my, my,' you are … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Nectar of divine words
A spiritual discourse on the nectar of wisdom and sensory discipline."Vācanāmṛta means the nectar of the words of wisdom spoken by the master." "Patañjali is saying, if you can master your thoughts, then your practice or sādhanā will improve." The lecturer explains various forms of spiritual … read more »