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World Peace Summit, Bratislava
The World Peace Summit held in Bratislava in 2007.The Summit was organized by Sri Madhavananda World Peace Council.
Lecture followed by guided meditation
Satsang from Australia in March 2005 with guided meditation.
Yoga is a science
Australia, March 2005.Satsang.
The modern technology is already in the Vedas
Australia, March 2005.Satsang.
Gurudev can make the impossible possible
Satsang from March 2005 in Australia
The living heart of God
In Memory of His Holines Hindu Dharmasamrat Paramhansa Swami Madhavananda Puri.
In the service of Life
India, Summer 2005.Report about the Swamijis activities.
The Glory of Gurudeva's Name
Satsang lecture recorded in Bari Khatu Ashram, India about the value of the Guru and his name.The satsang is given by Hindu Dharmasamrat Paramhans Swami Madhavananda Puriji Maharaj.
Seva Dharma is greatest Dharma
A spiritual discourse on the role and responsibility of a Yoga in Daily Life teacher."Yoga in Daily Life is a golden opportunity for us to help people. It is pure wisdom, and through this Seva, you gain a great deal of good karma." "You are listening, and you are speaking, … read more »
Master and Disciple Tradition
A discourse on the master-disciple relationship and the transmission of spiritual tradition."The master is the one who gives us the knowledge of how to lead life." "The relation of the disciple with the master is from many, many lives. They incarnate together on this planet and go … read more »
How do people come to yoga?
A spiritual discourse on the depth of yoga, prāṇa, and conscious living."Yoga is not something you do just for three months. It is lifelong, and it continues even after this life." "Nothing exists in this world where there is no prāṇa... A bhakta, a devotee, says to … read more »
What is the soul? It is not the same as the Self (Atma).
A discourse on the nature of the soul, the self, and divine governance."That one has no form, no qualities, and no disqualities. But it is pure power." "The soul is a kind of ball where all your karmas are concentrated... That is your identity." The speaker explains a … read more »
Suggestion of "Yoga in daily life" for happiness: create a happy family! In India it is said: "Whole
A spiritual discourse on the importance of satsang (spiritual community) and inner harmony."When you sing, everyone has the same words in their mouth... That removes the disharmony of the family." "Vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam, the whole world is one family. And with family you should live in harmony." A teacher … read more »
When you purify your negative karmas, you will come to the enlightment
A spiritual discourse on yoga, human purpose, and enlightenment."Yoga is not a theory; it is a practical path. If you practice, you will receive the benefit." "The aim of human life is to become one with God again. This is the human mission." The … read more »
On what basis should we judge India? According to the old scriptures whole World is one family
A spiritual discourse on India's universal wisdom and divine unity."Therefore, in Hinduism, it is said in scriptures thousands of years old: 'Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam'—the whole world is one family." "There cannot be two gods; there is only one God, the one creator of all creatures on … read more »
Anniversary of Mahaprabhuji's mahasamadhi
A spiritual discourse on the universal and non-sectarian nature of yoga."Yoga is like the sun. We cannot say the sun is not good for this religion or this person. The sun is very good for the entire planet." "Every religion accepts seva, service, helping. Helping humans, … read more »
Morning whatever you think will be realised. Morning is Brahma Murta. Find the happiness within your
A closing discourse on establishing a divine daily routine and mindset."In the morning when you get up, begin the day with beautiful thinking." "Morning hours are called the golden hour. Morning is Brahma Muhūrta. Time of Brahman." Swami Ji concludes a multi-day program by instructing attendees … read more »
You should have a Satsang in every Center
A discourse on the importance of satsang and contemplative reflection."You must think over it deeply. Consider this: when you are walking in the street and, without any reason, someone tells you that you are stupid, you will think about it the entire day." "Similarly, you … read more »
Advice for new yoga teachers -- for consideration of others, too
A discourse on the essence of yoga and the indispensable role of the guru."Where there is no guru paramparā—where one is not initiated into a guru lineage—your yoga cannot be successful." "Gurū Nānak said, 'Hundreds of moons and suns can rise.' Still, they cannot illuminate your heart. Only Gurudev … read more »
The spiritual lineage gives the security. If you say you don't need the Master, the burden of the wh
A discourse on the importance of spiritual lineage within the Yoga in Daily Life system."Only that disciple becomes the master who enters into the master's consciousness. So those who leave their master and say, 'I am my teacher now,' will lose the guru principle." "It doesn't matter how highly you … read more »
Teach always with the consciousness of "naham karata"
A formal address outlining the foundational principles and institutional requirements for teachers within the "Yoga in Daily Life" system."Always teach with the consciousness of: 'Nāhaṁ Kartā, Prabhudīp Kartā, Mahāprabhudīp Kartāhi Kevalam.' (I am not the doer; Prabhudīp is the doer; only Mahāprabhudīp is the doer)." "This certificate authorizes you to teach the system 'Yoga … read more »
Don't stop! Continuity brings you forward everywhere, this is the key to the success
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of continuous practice and the danger of stagnation."Where there is achievement, there is no way. When you come to achievement, then all struggling and all different paths end." "If there is a lack of water—which means devotion—the process suffers. Or there are the … read more »
Everything is for you what you do
A spiritual discourse on personal responsibility and karmic consequences."If you neglect, it is your loss. If you practice, it is your gain." "Neither husband nor wife, nor children nor parents, will share this burden with you. You alone must walk this path." The speaker … read more »
Seva and karmayoga
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of purification, discipline, and seizing the human opportunity for realization."Seva Karma Yoga purifies our antaḥkaraṇa... Seva must be performed without any ambition." "Therefore, do not compare anything with anything... Your duty and your concern should be your own realization." Swami Avatarpuri addresses the gathering, emphasizing … read more »
Instructions about Navaratri and Shraadh
A spiritual teacher explains the timing and observances for the upcoming Navarātri festival and the Śarad period."During these nine nights... place one of those eternal lights... Put a nice red cloth and some flowers there every day; change the cloth and the flowers." "It is said that as long as children do … read more »
let it come as it comes
A spiritual teacher recounts receiving divine guidance for a satsang during a flight."I closed my eyes once more... and I asked the question again: what will I speak this evening?" and "Gurujī smiled and said, 'Don't serve old food.'" Swami Avatarpuri describes meditating on an airplane journey, during … read more »
Sanatan Dharma
A spiritual discourse on Sanātana Dharma, unity, and the nature of yoga."His Holiness said knowledge unites and ignorance divides." "Sanātana means relation. Here, relation means that each individual is related to the cosmic one." Following opening chants and salutations, a speaker addresses an interfaith gathering in a … read more »
Bhajan,kirtan,mantra
A discourse on the essence and practice of bhajan, or devotional remembrance."Bhajan does not refer only to chanting or singing... It means I am remembering, I am meditating on God." "No saint has attained higher consciousness or realization without bhajan." The speaker explains the broad meaning of … read more »
four ways to create karma
A spiritual discourse on the nature of karma and personal conduct."Whatever you think is a karma. Karma does not mean only bad actions. Good thinking illuminates your phenomenon. Negative thinking poisons your phenomenon." "Your words are like a knife, or your words are like nectar... Good … read more »
Mala is broken and the pearls spread
A spiritual discourse addressing questions on partnership and the loss of traditional meaning."Be happy together for as long as is possible." "The mālā is broken and the pearls are scattered." The speaker responds to many questions about partnership, lamenting how the true meaning of marriage is lost in … read more »
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Devotion, Love and Marriage (part 1)
A spiritual discourse on independence, attachment, and the nature of true freedom, concluding with a historical parable."We should depend only on one thing, and that is our food—our sattvic, pure vegetarian food. Otherwise, we are not depending on anyone." "The aim of our human life is to be free, to cut off … read more »
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Devotion, Love and Marriage (part 2)
A spiritual discourse using a folk tale to illustrate themes of devotion, truth, and marital harmony."See how a wife can protect the husband, and how the husband can put his hand on his heart and speak on behalf of his wife. That is called devotion." "Mother Earth will not lose the … read more »
Story of the Holy Amarnathji
A spiritual narration recounting the pilgrimage to the holy Amarnāth cave and its associated legend of immortality."Every year, a natural Śiva Li gam forms from ice, and millions of pilgrims journey there." "As many skulls as you see in my mālā, that many times you were born and died. And in your … read more »
No magic can influence you
A spiritual discourse on the dangers of seeking external prophecy and magical solutions."Holy Gurujī used to say something: if you have a friend who is an astrologer, you are never free from the effects of the planets in your life." "No one can influence you through magic. It … read more »
Think of Gurudev
A spiritual discourse on divine remembrance and meditation, using the story of Krishna and Kansa."About whom you think and with which kind of feelings you think, that comes to you." "Therefore, if you are a real devotee of God, your Iṣṭadevatā, then why are you worried and scared with Him?" … read more »
Every parents wish the best for their children
A spiritual discourse on the Master-disciple relationship and surrender, illustrated by a historical parable."Pāras makes iron into gold, but the Master makes the disciple a Master." "She said, 'Uh-huh, so it means my beauty is my obstacle; that is the biggest barrier or a rock on my path.'" The … read more »
Our sadhana should be lifelong
A spiritual discourse on the nature of lifelong practice and self-realization."Whatever is happening to us in this life will remain here. It has no permanent significance." "So don't celebrate the day too early; wait till the sunset is there, then it will be." The speaker addresses … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang II.
A discourse on the power of the Guru principle and the holy seat, given on Guru Purnima."Now, we must understand Gurudev as the Gurū Tattva, the principle of the Guru, not merely the physical body." "This seat where I am sitting has two names: Siddhā Gaḍī, or Vyāsa Gaḍī... It is not … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang I.
A discourse explaining the significance and traditions of Guru Pūrṇimā."I learned that in Western societies, they begin to celebrate Christmas already from the 1st of December... For us, it is Guru Pūrṇimā." "Gu means darkness, and ru means light. It is the first second of … read more »
We know well why we are here. No therapy can be compared to the movement.
A spiritual talk on health, self-mastery, and ruling one's inner kingdom."You are the king of your mind and senses. O my inner lord, ātmā, the Self, so you are the lord of your senses and your mind. Do not be the slave of them; they are … read more »
Hungarian soil is good and Hungarian hospitality is famous. About the organic food.
A discourse on mindful eating and self-mastery."Imagine there is a balloon with a capacity of a quarter liter of air, and now you pump half a liter of air inside. The balloon is suffering." "So many of our problems come because we … read more »
Only who does not have desire for the position, is suitable for the position
A satsang discourse on leadership, integrity, and public service."Consider one of the world's first universities, Nālandā University... There was a great and wise man named Chāṇakya." "He said: 'I will take only two small suitcases containing my clothes and the books I have collected … read more »
TulsidasJi said: your heart feels pain twice, when you see the enemy and when you see the dear one d
A brief spiritual reflection on the nature of heartache, followed by analytical remarks."Tulsīdās jī said that your heart is troubled twice." "When you see the enemy, then you feel the pain in the heart. Or when you see the dear one departing, then you feel the pain in … read more »
People think of God only in troubles
A discourse on the spiritual value of difficulties, centered on a story from the Mahābhārata."I surrender to those troubles which remind me of Thy name, O Lord, every second." "I throw a big rock on that happiness which, when it comes, makes people forget the name of God." The speaker … read more »
Dream is another reality -- there can be dreams from prevous lives
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, karma, and the nature of reality."Past is gone. Future is not here. Your future will be like your presence." "Brahma-śaktir jagat mithyā—this life is a dream." A teacher explains the journey of consciousness through lifetimes and the three types of karma. … read more »
What is changing is not reality, what is not changing is the reality
A spiritual discourse on discernment, mind, and the subconscious."The dharma of the buddhi is to judge. Judgment means discerning what is satya and what is asatya: reality and non-reality." "Mind is not responsible for your thoughts and your problems. You cannot and should not … read more »
Atma is universal
A discourse on non-dual reality and the limitations of intellectual knowledge."Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." "The souls are individuals, and the Ātmā is universal." The speaker explores the nature of ultimate unity versus perceived diversity, using the parable of blind … read more »
Forgetting is not the same as forgiving
A spiritual parable about two traveling monks and a lesson on attachment."Gurudev told us when we left, 'Do not touch the woman.' But you did not merely touch her; you carried her on your back." "Nine years ago, I dropped her on the bank of the river. … read more »
Cultural shock
A personal narrative about experiencing profound culture shock after moving from a rural Indian village to a modern Western city."I landed at Heathrow, but my luggage landed at another airport. I had an old-style Indian suitcase made of metal—a painted metal box with a nice design." "The most horrible, the biggest shock for me was … read more »
In this world there are many possibilities of the destructive way and very rare opportunities of the
A spiritual discourse on the Five Remembrances and the purpose of human life."I am a human being. This is not meant to discriminate against other creatures, but to serve as our own protection against committing negative karma." "Humans are meant to be protectors, not destroyers. Thus, our mission … read more »