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Nature
A spiritual discourse on environmental harmony and human unity."When we become self-conscious and self-aware, we will create harmony with nature. By uniting ourselves with nature once more, we will understand both nature and ourselves." "If we look into the holy books of every religion, … read more »
Prayer is stronger than guns
A spiritual discourse on the power of prayer and meditation."The power of prayer and meditation is far stronger than that of guns." The speaker presents a concise spiritual teaching, contrasting the transformative inner power of prayer and meditation with the external force of weaponry. The … read more »
Love removes fear
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of the human body and cultivating compassion."God has given us this human form to help others, to protect others, and to show them the way to God through love." "If we utilize these qualities, our life becomes free from fear. Otherwise, even … read more »
Cause of suffering
A spiritual discourse on karma, suffering, and self-inquiry."We often believe we suffer without reason, yet there must be something that brings us to suffering. Every action has a reaction." "Only the Self, through meditation, can discover what that original cause might be." The … read more »
War within
A spiritual discourse on the foundations of inner and societal well-being."Spiritual health is respect and tolerance towards every religion, respect for every culture, and understanding towards every nation." "Why do humans create war? Because war is within themselves. And when you have war within you, then … read more »
How to celebrate Shivaratri
A guide for observing Maha Shivaratri with specific rituals and prayers."One fasts the day before. This means on the 28th [of February], you will be fasting. In the evening, you shall perform Śiva āratī and prayers." "Chant the name of Lord Śiva, such as 'Oṃ Namaḥ … read more »
Think and know thyself!
A spiritual discourse using a parable to illustrate the relationship between mind, intellect, and desire."Every birth is a station. And those desires that the child wants to have, that the mind wants to have, mean we will suffer a whole journey throughout the entire universe." "To know thyself is not … read more »
Consequences depend on actions
A spiritual discourse on the importance of following a guru's direct instruction over empty ritual worship."You will not follow the words, the Guru Vakya. You will only celebrate the photo of the master, but not follow what the master said." "Jaisā karegā, vaisā bharegā. It means: whatever you will do, according … read more »
Joint family
A satsang talk on the importance of spiritual community and the joint family system."There is a problem, and there is no problem. If you think there is a problem, there is a problem. And if you think there is no problem, there is no problem." "And where there is … read more »
30 years of Yoga in Daily Life in Czech and Slovak Republic
A historical recollection by Swami Maheshwarananda about his first journey to communist Czechoslovakia."What you think impossible, Gurudev can make possible, and what you think is possible, he can make impossible." "So I must tell you what Holy Gurujī said: that my sa kalpa, Maheśvarānanda sa kalpa, will always … read more »
New Year
A spiritual discourse on self-reflection and renewal for the new year."Among all my activities, which were spiritual and of God—meaning selfless—and which were not spiritual, being selfish?" "You are your own liberator in this way. You are your own protector; you are your own leader." The … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi anniversary
A satsang discourse on impermanence, grace, and spiritual practice during an anniversary gathering for Mahāprabhujī."We came with empty hands, and we will go with empty hands." "Salvation and realization are not easy to attain. It is like a pigeon sitting on a roof, or a bird on a branch; as … read more »
Bhakti Yoga
A discourse on the limitations of intellectual understanding and the necessity of bhakti, or devotional love, for spiritual realization."Mahāprabhujī taught that complete realization flows through love, and that love is bhakti." "Studying Indology, Germanology, Czechology, or any other '-ology' provides only intellectual understanding." The speaker critiques an overly intellectual approach to spirituality, arguing that … read more »
Multiculture - understand it!
A discourse on cultural diversity, discrimination, and the need for education."People often say, 'Why should I do it? It's not my culture.' And there is a problem." "If a garden has different kinds of flowers, that's the beauty of the garden. And if you have only … read more »
Peace
A spiritual discourse on the nature and cultivation of peace (śānti)."Where there is harmony, balance, and happiness, there is peace." "If there is śānti in our environment, then we will have that śānti in our heart too." A spiritual teacher explores the source of peace, explaining … read more »
Divali satsang, part 2
A storytelling session recounting episodes from the Rāmāyaṇa, culminating in the origin of Dīpāvalī."I feel worthy as a human and as a son that I could help my father fulfill his promise." "Because they put oil lamps deep, with flames and lights, this festival became Dīpāvalī. It is the … read more »
Divali satsang, part 1
A special Diwali satsang narrating the story of Lord Rama's birth and exile."The meaning of Diwali is the light, the flame, the dīp." "God Rāma is one of those holy incarnations who fulfilled the dharma of human life as a perfect son, as a perfect student, as a … read more »
Utilize your time
A spiritual discourse on time management and personal responsibility."We must take time for ourselves. We have 24 hours—enough time, more than enough. No one can honestly say, 'I have no time.'" "Therefore, we can take two hours from our 24 hours for our spiritual … read more »
Power Needs Control
A spiritual parable about power, control, and gratitude, followed by a brief Q&A."Sometimes, when you give too much freedom, they become like a lion or a tiger. They forget your love, your kindness, your humility, your goodness." "Therefore, power needs control. Otherwise, it can destroy you. Our sensual … read more »
Karma is the Cause and the Result
A spiritual discourse on the universal soul, compassion, and the cycle of life."The soul has no attributes. In the astral being, there is no man and no woman." "Life is everywhere. Life is dear to everyone. And God is residing in our heart. And that God has no … read more »
God Made World is Perfect
A spiritual discourse on interfaith dialogue and the roots of global unrest."Every religion said more or less the same thing. They all said that the main principles of their religions are peace, harmony, respect for life, not killing, and protecting the environment." "The God-made world is perfect, … read more »
All Should Be Happy - Let's Make Peace
A spiritual discourse critiquing modern education and advocating for universal consciousness."When the wise meet the wise, they discuss wisdom. But when the donkey meets the donkey, they kick with their back legs." "Mahātmā Gandhi said, 'Mother Earth provides enough for every man's need, but not for … read more »
Satsang unites
A spiritual discourse on the distinction between divine and individual existence, and the path to union through satsa g."These two sets of qualities do not mix together... Because we try to keep our identity, one has to give up that identity." "Kabīr Dās said very clearly: 'Jab mai thā tab hari nahī , ab … read more »
Open Your Heart - Don't be Fanatic
A spiritual discourse on the importance of satsa g and the power of the Guru's word."Satsa g is Jñāna Ga gā, the Ga gā of knowledge, where you can wash all your sins." "Even a quarter of a quarter hour, if you have darśan and satsa g of a sādhu, it … read more »
Yoga is the Balancing Principle
A spiritual discourse on the three universal principles and the path to oneness with God."The entire, endless universe is like a mother's womb where God—the Supreme, the Consciousness, the Holy Father—resides." "When I was here, He was not here; now He is here, but I am not there. For the … read more »
Sweetness of God's Name
An evening interfaith prayer gathering and discourse on divine love and world peace."God has given it to us free of charge. Be assured that our prayers are registered by God." "Gandhi said there is no way to peace; peace is the way... 'Be the change you want to … read more »
Very important to become vegetarian - plants also have life
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, compassion, and vegetarianism."Our consciousness, is not filled with desires, with jealousy, with anger, with hate, with complexes, with greediness. All this is the dirtiness which fills individual consciousness." "Realize the human qualities: purity, love. For me, no one … read more »
Multireligious dialog
A closing address at a multi-religious dialogue conference on spiritual unity and interfaith respect."Any religion we take, the final truth is God. Muslims believe in one God, Hindus believe in one God, a Christian believes in one God, and a Buddhist believes in one God. So which is the … read more »
Meditation
A spiritual discourse on the essence and purpose of meditation."Meditation is a cradle which leads our life comfortably through the universe. It is that which leads us to God." "Meditation without a mantra is like a body without a soul; therefore, one should utilize a … read more »
Closing words at the World Peace Conference
A closing address at an interfaith peace conference in Vienna."We are here to awaken consciousness in our children and to spread the message further: we need world peace." "All religions are the same... Then why are we fighting? It means we are fighting for nothing." … read more »
Get enlightenment!
A spiritual discourse on liberation, generational karma, and the true purpose of yogic practice."if you attain self-realization... because of you, your seven past generations are automatically liberated." "The primary aim is to attain enlightenment. You are the light in that pitṛ loka, destined to liberate all the pitṛs." The … read more »
If you think you are happy, you will be
A spiritual discourse on the value and responsibility of human life."Human life means living under karmic consequence... precisely because you have this freedom, whatever you do will be counted." "Manomātra jagataḥ—this world is created out of the mind. Your world, where you live, is created out … read more »
Learn to forgive
A spiritual discourse on forgiveness, anger, and wisdom."The anger of the worldly person is like a line on stone, while the anger of the wise one is like a line on water." "Your anger should be only on the surface, not in the … read more »
Tapa, Dama and Karma
A discourse on the foundational principles of Brahmavidyā."Tapa means tapasyā: to endure, to accept the conditions of life, and to go through them. Dharma is to control: to control our ego, control our temptations, and control everything, and to do the right karma." … read more »
Madhur Muskan
A spiritual discourse on divine glimpses and the devotee's experience."When a fervent longing to know Brahman awakens in the heart of the aspirant... God grants certain experiences. These are like a brief flash of lightning in the sky." "A person who has such experiences always … read more »
Climate changes
A spiritual discourse on the harmony of natural elements and divinity."Life cannot exist on this planet anymore if there is no fire element. Life cannot exist on this planet if there is no water element." "The balancing principle is what I always call yoga. That is … read more »
Birthday satsang
A spiritual address given on the occasion of an early birthday satsang."I pray to Mahāprabhujī and Śrī Devpurījī that until the last seconds of my life and until the last drop of my blood, may I dedicate myself to their service." "I do not feel myself like … read more »
Mind is a problem
A spiritual discourse addressing karma, householder life, and mind management."First, I do not know what you mean by 'ordinary.' The word 'ordinary' is not very good. Are you leading an ordinary life? You are living a very high life." "Therefore, the mind is a problem. … read more »
Why we have to suffer?
A spiritual discourse on destiny, karma, and the role of a guru's guidance."We cannot remove it, and we cannot avoid it, because it is your karma or destiny. However, as a human endowed with intellect, qualities, and will, one can change one's present way of thinking and actions." … read more »
How do women get realization?
A spiritual discourse on gender, liberation, and inner purification."For liberation itself, there is no duality of male or female. A river has curves, but the water does not." "Our liberation does not depend on whether you live with a holy man or not. Even … read more »
Parameshvara
A discourse on the essence of Brahman and the Self from the Kenopaniṣad."That which breathes through the life force, that by which the prāṇa itself is animated—know that alone to be Brahman. It is not this form that is seen." "The ātmā is not born and will not … read more »
Real relation
A spiritual talk on the nature of devotion and relationships."Therefore, if you make happy your mother, your father, your sister, your brother, your colleagues, your friends, or your house pet, that is your real relation." "If we do not have this in the world, then … read more »
Happiness
A discourse on the ten (and ultimately eleven) forms of wealth and happiness for a householder, drawing from Vedic wisdom."The first wealth, the first happiness, is good health." "The tenth is called peace—śānti. To live a peaceful life is not comparable to anything." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) explains a traditional list of worldly and spiritual assets … read more »
Renounce and enjoy
A spiritual discourse on the principle of renunciation (tyāga) for liberation."As Holy Gurujī said, 'Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice'—tyāga." "It is said this life is like morning water on the grass; very soon it will dry." The speaker explores the … read more »
Can we achieve realization?
A spiritual discourse addressing the universality of self-realization beyond monastic life."Liberation or self-realization is not bound to any monastic order. It is not bound to particular postures, a particular color, or dress, and so on." "Liberation comes, realization comes from the purity of actions, purity of … read more »
Stories from Puranas
A discourse on the Purāṇas and the nature of belief beyond intellect."Until you have read [the Purāṇas], you do not truly know anything." "If you were that mother who brought her dead child... and he gave it life, you would tell us so clearly, with that confidence: … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 2
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā and the Vyāsa Gāḍī."The seat of Ved Vyāsa is called the Vyāsa Gāḍī. 'Gāḍī' means the seat, and it is pūjanya—worthy of adoration, worship, and respect." "Today, especially, if you make a sa kalpa (resolve), it will come true. … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 3
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."In the times of the Ṛṣis... disciples would travel to them from across the world. For them, this arrival was one of the happiest days—the day of union." "Guru Pūrṇimā is the day, the time when … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 1
A satsang on Guru Purnima, water scarcity, and spiritual symbolism."You may be surprised to know that what you would call proper rain we last had seven years ago." "Pūrṇa is completeness... When our individual consciousness merges into the cosmic consciousness—that, for us, will be the … read more »