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Can someone practicing yoga become ill?
A spiritual discourse addressing health, illness, and modern living."Everything is in the air. If you had not led a healthy life, who knows what more might have happened?" "We should not deny that kind of treatment in this situation... But at the same time, … read more »
In an emergeny you have to turn to a doctor and follow her/his advice
A spiritual discourse on willpower, illness, and lifestyle change."When such an illness appears, it is a signal from the higher planets... that your way of life must change." "Alcohol is like fire, and this fire, when used constantly, damages your inner organs." The speaker … read more »
Visitors from the Washingon Ashram
A welcome for visiting devotees from an American ashram."Having heard that I will not be traveling to America this year, they have come here for a weekend visit." "Among them is one of the strong pillars of our Washington Āshram, indeed one of its … read more »
Mantra is the spiritual union of the Master and disciple
A discourse on the lifelong spiritual commitment of receiving a personal mantra."A mantra is personal and for your whole life, not just for a single weekend. It represents that spiritual union between Master and disciple, which you cannot separate." "I am a very strict one. So, after … read more »
Self discipline of the yoga teacher
A discourse on the spiritual system of Yoga in Daily Life."Yoga did not come to humanity through physical postures or positions. It came through self-discipline, with only one aim: to become one with the universal, to be one with the cosmic." "The teachings of Yoga in … read more »
If you are God, you know what I ask
A spiritual discourse featuring a parable about jealousy, framed by personal anecdotes about the speaker's guru."Tell them this story and its meaning... This is a story about someone who is very jealous." "God said, 'Yes, my son. This coin has some special quality... if you ask this coin for one million … read more »
There is no challenge and competition in yoga
A discourse on the nature and commercialization of modern yoga."Yoga is the science of the body, mind, consciousness, and soul. Physical exercises are not what we are truly searching for." "In yoga, there are no challenges and no competition. In yoga, there is no challenge." … read more »
Purna
A spiritual discourse on the nature of completeness (Pūrṇa) and desire."When we have a feeling that something is missing, our consciousness is not oriented toward completeness." "Each desire means it is dividing thyself. Each desire means creating duality, and each desire means leading to an end—meaning, … read more »
Midlife crisis
A spiritual discourse on navigating life's changes and finding purpose."Life is like water, constantly flowing. When water flows, it remains clean; when it is stuck, it becomes spoiled." "Without the name of God, this life is incomplete and not good. So it is never too … read more »
Yogic principles
A spiritual discourse on the integrated path of yoga and the necessity of satsang."Your sādhanā, your satsa g, is the first priority in your life. Otherwise, you are neither on this side nor that side." "Practicing yoga means to keep everything in balance... To keep everything in equilibrium means … read more »
Wisdom has no end
A spiritual discourse on the distinction between intellectual belief and direct spiritual reality."Whether you believe in God or not, God is God. We should not create divisions." "What you have learned till today about the Vedas, spirituality, siddhis, and yoga is only this much, as much as these … read more »
Heart of the Saint
A spiritual discourse using parables to illustrate the essence of a saintly heart."A saint does not mean some special color of dress... To be a saint is very simple: the heart of a saint should be big." "To feed these birds or such creatures is the best karma. … read more »
The God Consciousness
A spiritual discourse sharing a parable about a farmer's journey to God-consciousness through mantra repetition and Guru's grace."You can only see God if you have God-consciousness." "Rare are they who can come out of this māyā." The speaker narrates the story of an innocent farmer who, despite understanding little, faithfully repeats the mantra … read more »
Christmas Satsang
A Christmas satsang on spiritual discipline and universal realization."God-realization, or liberation, is not limited to any culture, country, or any part of the world. It is universal." "Your Ātmā is a very VIP, a very important person. And now, your Buddhi, your intellect—the main … read more »
Pranayama
A spiritual discourse on the vital importance of prāṇa (life force) and prāṇāyāma (breath control)."My residence is outside of the city, and I live in the breath. If you search for me, you will find me immediately within no time—and that means in the breath." "Through our prāṇāyāma technique, of … read more »
The Four Principles
A discourse on the role and spiritual qualities of a yoga teacher."To be a yoga teacher is to be a great social worker; the fruits you will reap from this are far greater than you can imagine." "Enter the kingdom of God through the gate of sacrifice. … read more »
Tulsi
A spiritual discourse on the sacred Tulsī plant, its medicinal benefits, and the strict rituals required for its care."In every household, you must have Tulsī. You can use Tulsī leaves for tea... it helps improve the body's immunity and acts like an antibiotic." "Tulsī is a very gentle plant, and it is not easy … read more »
Money and Purity
A spiritual discourse on divine grace, wealth, and inner purity."God said, 'Give to Me, and then you will see what I give you.'" "Spirituality means purity. Then Lakṣmī is there, and when Lakṣmī is there, Viṣṇu is automatically there." The speaker explores the principle of … read more »
Ambitions and faithfulness
A spiritual discourse on the dangers of ambition and the necessity of faithfulness."A person who creates ambition is never successful. You can plant a tree; it will grow, but it will not bear fruit." "Therefore, proceed slowly, step by step, and be faithful. Be faithful to your sādhanā, … read more »
Beyond time and space
A spiritual discourse on transcending time and the nature of samādhi."In reality, there is no time. Time is only a product of the human brain." "That timeless second is called samādhi. And when that samādhi takes place, your consciousness becomes one without a second." The speaker … read more »
Gauri Shankar
A spiritual discourse on the Mūlādhāra chakra and the divine Śakti."This earth preserves everything. This Mother Earth does not lose or destroy seeds; she gives birth to them." "The Śakti that dwells in consciousness knows no difference such as 'he' and 'she.'... The energy, the strength … read more »
Five chakras
An instructional talk explaining the nature and function of chakras and the importance of mantra."A chakra is an energy center; it is like a dynamo. When the dynamo moves, it produces energy." "In the West, people make a big mistake; they disregard mantras, immediately categorizing them as religious. This is … read more »
It is the yogateacher's duty to treat everyone equally
A spiritual discourse on the essential qualities of a teacher, focusing on equal vision and ego surrender."Remember the golden teaching of Mahāprabhujī: samadṛṣṭi—equal vision." "Therefore, we have a very beautiful mantra for our protection: Nāhaṁ kartā. That is the essence. At that time, you are not teaching; Gurudeva is teaching." The speaker … read more »
The key to success is the self discipline
A spiritual discourse on the importance of discipline and punctuality for teachers and practitioners."As a teacher or instructor, you should be at the site at least ten minutes before your class begins. Do not depend on your helper or assistant." "If you can come ten minutes late, it means … read more »
Limitations of the yogateacher's knowledge
A spiritual discourse on the source of difficulty in teaching and self-awareness."The key problem is in the teachers, not in the students." "To teach is something most joyful and beautiful, because then you know the capacity of your knowledge; because then you will know the limits of … read more »
If you throw dust towards the Sun, the dust will fall on you
A spiritual discourse using the sun as a metaphor for the divine and selfless service."No one can blame the sun. If you try to throw dust toward the sun... the dust will fall on you, not on the sun." "I have to give. On the day when you think to … read more »
Is the yogateacher a Guru?
A discourse on the nature of a guru versus a teacher."A yoga teacher means a Gurū. Teacher and Gurū are the same, but you cannot say, 'Now I am a Gurū.'" "The great one never says that he is great. It is like a diamond; a … read more »
What changes us money into?
A spiritual discourse on the dangers of greed and spiritual barrenness."Our greed awakens. Then the Śiva Bhāva is gone. When that divine disposition is gone, the quality of Tyāga—renunciation—is gone." "May God bless us to be that individual who will plant in other people's minds positive … read more »
Opening of the Yogateacher Seminar
A welcome address to a yoga seminar."Without such moments, such seminars, guru darśan, and the teachings of the master of yoga, we cannot succeed." "Yoga is much greater than we can imagine. The sense of life, the happiness, the health, and the … read more »
You Are Not Lost
A spiritual discourse addressing disappointment and cultivating inner resilience."Why should they love you? What is so special about you that they should love you? Did you ask yourself if you love others?" "If anyone is disappointed, do not suffer from your disappointment. Because this … read more »
Our Eyes Are Given to See the Beauty of God
A spiritual discourse on the aim of seeing God's beauty and attaining self-realization."Holy Gurujī said, 'I have seen many sights, but now I want to see that which I have not seen, and that I see is within me: ātmā jñāna, self-realization.'" "Paramahaṁsa Yogānanda said, 'O God beautiful, … read more »
Yoga is for All
A discourse on the universal and unifying nature of yoga."Yoga is made for humans, and all humans are one. For yoga, there is no duality." "No one is born stamped with such an identity... What is needed is love, respect, and tolerance." The speaker presents … read more »
For Awakening of the Kundalini
A spiritual discourse on the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī and the pitfalls of improper practice."Therefore, the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī is the awakening of cosmic love. What first appears to you is clarity: calmness and energy." "Kuṇḍalinī is the divine Śakti in our body; that is called the divine mother. When … read more »
Subconsciousness and Inner Functions
A spiritual discourse on the subconscious mind and human psychology."Subconsciousness is that storeroom where all the impressions of this life, which we receive through the five jñānendriyas (the senses of knowledge), are stored." "The mind is nothing but a function which has a double function. … read more »
The Key to Succes Is Self Discipline
A discourse on the essential prerequisites for spiritual realization across various yogic paths."Even the mighty Himalaya may tremble, but my decision will not waver. The Sun and Moon may change their course, but my direction I will not alter." "Patañjali stated... the practitioner should have devotion to their … read more »
Story of a prince and Swami
A spiritual parable about a prince meeting a saint."A prince heard about this Swāmījī and his greatness, and he desired to have his darśan." "Swāmījī said, 'No, no, you did good. You know, when we buy a cooking pot made of clay, we test … read more »
The River of Love and Consciousness
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and divine consciousness."Human life is given to know God, to know thyself, to love and protect all the creatures on this planet." "Whoever enters into that river will become the river, and that river which enters into the … read more »
Dead bodies
A spiritual discourse critiquing modern dietary habits and their perceived metaphysical consequences."A dead body is a dead body, whether from a human or an animal. The negative energies are equally present." "They possess a prāṇa, that fresh energy that makes you young, most certainly." The speaker presents … read more »
Prolong your life through PRANAYAMA
A spiritual teaching on prāṇa, breath, and health as an internal diagnostic system."Similarly, for a yoginī, that weather station is inside, and the prāṇa is telling everything: when you will be ill, what kind of illness it is." "Your breath is the most precious thing in your life. … read more »
Ancestors
A spiritual discourse on ancestral connections, family stability, and traditional worship."Through getting divorced, how many relations are suffering? Grandparents are suffering from both sides. Parents are suffering from both sides." "The ancestors, they observe us... the liberation of the ancestors depends on the children. The children … read more »
Explanation of bhajans SUNO RE MENA and SUNO RE SUVA
A spiritual discourse unpacking the symbolic bhajan "The Parrot's Counsel" composed by Mahāprabhujī."Find joy in prayers, in bhakti, in repeating the names of God. There is joy in spirituality. This is the essence of life." "Your mind is the śuva (the parrot), our body is the cage in … read more »
Janmasthami - incarnation of Lord Krishna
A spiritual discourse on the occasion of Janmāṣṭamī, the birth of Lord Kṛṣṇa."Kṛṣṇa is also the complete incarnation of the Supreme; the entire cosmic consciousness is represented in Kṛṣṇa." "From time to time I incarnate where it is needed... The whole world is the family of one God." … read more »
Swamiji's speach at the 3rd International Youth Peace Conference
A closing address on family, culture, and spiritual education."Children do not need your toys, they need your love; and children do not need your money, they need your wisdom." "World peace is only possible if we follow these three principles of Yoga in Daily … read more »
SAT SANATAN DHARMA - The True Ethernal Religion
A discourse on the universal, eternal religion beyond sectarian labels."You know, there is only one religion. And that religion is called Sanātana Dharma, the eternal religion." "We are born as human. We are born as human. We will live as human, and we will die … read more »
Instructions for bhajan singers and bhajan CETANA KA CILKA SVAMI NE
A spiritual teacher instructs a group in the disciplined practice of devotional singing."Clarity requires the energy to wait. You all sing the first reference point together, and then you wait." "Waiting demands a great deal of energy. To hold back takes tremendous energy. It is like riding a … read more »
Do a good karma - Begin with organic food
A spiritual discourse on non-violence (Ahiṃsā) and ecological living."To protect nature is the greatest act of non-violence; this is profoundly significant." "The highest religion, the highest principle, is non-violence. Protect every creature. Love them. Feed them. Do not kill them. And do not eat … read more »
Speciality of the Vajrasana
A teaching on the spiritual and physiological significance of the Vajrāsana posture."This is an āsana that shows respect and upholds the dignity of culture. Vajrāsana brings clarity to the heart and mind." "After every meal, if you can sit for a few minutes or 10-15 minutes in … read more »