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Glory Of Gurudev
Satsang from Vienna.On occasion of Gurupurnima celebration, Guru Stuti and Swast vachan mantras are chanted. All the mantras of Swasti vachan pray for the well being of the world and exhort that peace should prevail upon the earth … read more »
Morning Satsang From Salzburg
A satsang session on overcoming fear through the Yoga in Daily Life system."Yoga in Daily Life is the scientific system for hormonal imbalance in the body." "When the willpower is strong, our decisions, our sa kalpa and vikalpa, are strong. Then the anxiety goes away." Swami Avatarpuri (Swāmījī) … read more »
Yoga, Hormonal Health, and Women's Well-being
A satsang lecture and Q&A on yoga's application for women's health, specifically menopause and hormonal balance."Yoga exercises balance the hormone system, helping to go through this time of hormone changing smoothly and easily." "Atha yoga anuśāsanam. But not tomorrow, not yesterday, not next year. Just now, begin just now with discipline, … read more »
Morning Practice With Swamiji
Practice and program with Swamiji
Morning Practice
A guided yoga and prāṇāyāma practice from the Yoga in Daily Life system."Marjaryāsana is indeed a very simple practice, and we have all been practicing it for a long time, but that is the beauty of our system... that the simple practices, when practiced for a long time, … read more »
Evening Satsang From Vienna
Holi Celebration with Swamiji
Afternoon Program From Vienna
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the Self, ego, and the path to realization."Our body is not so big, and for so many years we have been searching within this small body. Where is that nectar?" "I am not this mind, nor this buddhi, and nor I am this … read more »
Morning Meditation From Vienna, Part One
Meditation with Swamiji in German language.
The Inner Gorilla and the Pearls Within
A spiritual discourse on inner purification and self-realization."Human life is given for God-realization. It is a pity that we always forget our past situations." "Look within thyself; you have beautiful pearls lying there, beautiful pearls. But look to your external, the worldly relations … read more »
Lord Shiva Is The Most Merciful
A spiritual discourse on the concepts of Sa kalpa, Kalpa, and the significance of Śivarātri."Controlling thoughts is the hardest work. We think and we say, 'Let's be positive. Do not do to others what you do not want done to you.' Lightly spoken, but difficult to follow." "Śiva is the … read more »
Christmas Satsang From Vienna
Christmas Satsang with Swamiji from Vienna
Avatar Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji
A satsang commemorating the Mahāsamādhi of Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī."Holy Gurujī said once that in past times, humans had little comfort... but they were happy... Now we have all kinds of comforts... but still we are more unhappy." "Though they became one with the Brahman, … read more »
We need a boat to cross the ocean
A satsang discourse on spiritual community and the festival of Diwali."Satsa g is the boat to cross the ocean of Māyā, the worldly ocean." "Deep is the flame. So today is the day of the light. Param Sukh Dāī... the highest happiness, a divine bliss." Swami … read more »
To Search Reality Is Our Work
A satsang discourse on spiritual wisdom, the nature of reality, and the pursuit of immortality through divine love."If you believe in the recycling system in nature, then where is the problem to believe in reincarnation?" "Eat that kind of sweet which makes you immortal... nothing can be sweeter than love, and that love … read more »
Water is Life: The Precious Resource and Rainwater Harvesting in Rajasthan
A presentation on the critical importance of water and rainwater harvesting solutions in Rajasthan."Water is life. We, as humans and animals, can survive without food for days or even weeks, but we need water constantly." "If we could save just one or two percent of the rain that falls … read more »
Construction of the Talab
A documentary presentation on the construction and impact of a water reservoir (Talāb) at the Jadan ashram."You can see it is not only tradition but also a modern technique being utilized here. It is a good combination of the old and the new." "Swāmījī wished that no living creature be without drinking … read more »
Health means being in harmony with your Self
A satsang report on a health conference and a tribute to a departed ashram horse."The Sanskrit and Hindi word for health is svāsthya... it means to establish yourself in yourself, to become in harmony with your own body and its needs." "For me, this is a powerful example of what … read more »
Mahaprabhuji is living inside of us
Satsang from Vienna on the occasion of Mahasamadhi of Bhagvan Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji Sadhvi Shanti shares us Her feelings and experience concernig our Masters and the Mahasamadhi day."All of you are connected with Mahapraphuji"
Webcast from Vienna Ashram
Evening satsang with Swami Premanand from Vienna Ashram, Austria.
Suche nach der Wahrheit
A satsang discourse on honesty, truth, and spiritual practice."Look for the truth, for the Self, search for the Self, inquire into the Self, and nothing else matters, nothing else, nothing else." "The experiences of the heart are always true." The speaker, addressing a gathering … read more »
Satsang with Swamiji
Satsang in Hindi and German language on the occasion of the evening before Gurupurnima celebrations.Happy are they which are personally with Gurudev on this day and happy are they also, which are joining in with their love, feelings and thoughts. The evening is traditionally accompanied by many bhajans. Om Vishwa … read more »
Der Koerper ist Unwirklichkeit
A spiritual discourse on Advaita Vedānta, focusing on discerning the true Self from illusion."Your Self is never sick and your Self is never sad. Your Self was never born and will never die." "Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā. Brahman, the highest Self, is the truth, and the world is the … read more »
Was ist dein Ziel
A spiritual discourse contrasting two approaches to life and emphasizing purposeful, conscious living."One type takes life very lightly and tells themselves everything is nonsense; nothing matters... Another type of people... would like to get something out of this life. They do not want to waste it." "Time always … read more »
Wissen und Spiritualitaet sind nicht messbar
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the Self and disciplined practice."Do not think about how valuable you are. Do not wonder if you are a diamond. Just think and be a diamond." "Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. You should control your … read more »
Yoga und naturtherapie
A discourse on yoga as a holistic system for health and natural therapy."Normally, one feels an improvement in physical health within three days, or at most a week. It is perceptible and visible on one's own body." "Our body is also composed of the five elements: water, air, … read more »
Alles ist traum
A spiritual discourse on the illusory nature of worldly life, based on the teachings of Śa karācārya."Everything you do is somehow prapañca; it is a disturbance." "The experienced one sees this world as transient, impermanent, and insubstantial, like a dream that vanishes in the very next moment." The speaker explores the Advaita … read more »
Individuelle selbst und gott
A public lecture on the philosophy and practice of yoga in modern life."Yoga means union, unity, and balance... Where there is harmony, there is union." "Yoga in daily life means living every day according to Yoga. Think positively, work positively and well, be honest with your fellow human … read more »
Ich bin das selbst
A satsang discourse on the nature of karma, desire, and the true Self."Desires are like telling others what to do, criticizing others, thinking negatively about others, scolding others. So these are the negative things." "Ātman is devoid of action. Ātman has no activities; Ātman has no desires. Ātman … read more »
Alles existiert in unserem korper
A spiritual discourse on the primacy of the Manipūra Chakra, linking mythology, embryology, and bodily function."God Viṣṇu rests in an ocean. Viṣṇu means the fire element. It is fire. And fire cannot live without water." "Prāṇa and Apāna are two powerful forces within the body... When prāṇa and apāna are in … read more »
Wissen der Schluessel zur Befreiung (Aparokshanubhuti)
Vienna, June 2000
Sri Devpurijis Gnade
Vienna, June 2000
The Essence of Advaita and the Path to Self-Realization
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and the path to Self-realization, drawing from Shankaracharya's teachings."Advaita asserts there is no separate individual self; there is only the One." "To realize your Self is Ātmajñāna. While there are many types of knowledge, the highest is Self-realization." The speaker expounds on the core … read more »
Was koennen wir tun fuer die Ahnen
A spiritual discourse on ancestral liberation, dharma, and the debts of life."Liberation is not only dependent on this world. Death means nothing; it is liberation." "The first dharma that we bring... is that we should liberate our ancestors." The speaker delivers a comprehensive talk on the spiritual … read more »
Blicke in dich hinein (Aparokshanubhuti)
A discourse on the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya and the path to self-realization."Shankaracharya says there is no difference. He gives many, many examples in his teaching, and through these examples he brings clarity that there are no differences." "The seeker is searching for something serious. He understands what … read more »
Reinige deine bewusstsein
A spiritual discourse on death, realization, and the path to liberation."One comes alone and will go alone. Each of us has our own path, and death is like leaping into an empty space." "Life is a dream. The breath is never born and will never die. … read more »
Yoga verstehen
A spiritual discourse on the nature of consciousness and yoga."Yoga means balance—balance in the entire universe. All visible and invisible elements and principles are in harmony and balance through one power." "Yoga means union: the union of individual consciousness with divine consciousness. It takes a … read more »
Die gestalten Gottes
A spiritual discourse explaining consciousness through the symbolism of the five elements and Hindu mythology."For those who do not know its meaning, it can sound quite strange, like a joke or a fairy tale. But when one brings these symbols together and learns their meaning, everything becomes very clear." "God … read more »
Was ist Wissen (Aparokshanubhuti)
A spiritual discourse on the nature of knowledge, the self (Ātman), and the body."Knowledge is pure, immovable, and endless. Ātman itself is knowledge." "How can it be that you do not recognize this Ātman? ... If you do that, then you are truly an ignorant person or a fool." … read more »
Was ist Purusha (Aparokshanubhuti)
A philosophical discourse on the distinction between the eternal Self (Ātman/Puruṣa) and the impermanent body."The body is born, grows, ages, becomes ill, and will die. But the Ātman is not born, does not grow old, does not become ill, and does not die." "Ātman is Prakāśa (light) itself. How, then, … read more »
Du bist nicht deine eigenschaften
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the realized Self and worldly perception."I am the one from whom peace is fully revealed. I am the form of Satchitānanda, Brahman." "I am nirguṇa, without qualities... I am niṣkriya... I am not the doer." A teacher expounds on the perspective … read more »
The Nature of the Knower and the Self
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and the nature of the Self, based on Śa karācārya's teachings."This body is full of vikāra. Some have a cough, some a cold, some have lung problems... But Ātman is not born; there is no change in your Ātman, and it will not die either." "If … read more »
Devik shakti
A spiritual discourse on the two fundamental forces of the universe, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti."Both forces, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti, exist. Devīśakti is positive power, and Āsurīśakti is negative power. But the origin of both is one: God Himself." "Thus, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti develop. The part of the power, the energy … read more »
Was ein wissender denkt
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and self-knowledge, focusing on Shankaracharya's "Aparokṣānubhūti." "I am Brahman alone. I am equanimous and peaceful. My characteristic, my Lakṣaṇa, is Sat-Chit-Ānanda." "‘Know thyself’ is the answer to all your questions. ‘Know thyself’ is salvation from all problems." A spiritual teacher explains … read more »
Beziehung zwischen Meister und Schuler, Vienna
A personal satsang reflecting on the sacred relationship between a master and disciple, centered on the speaker's Guru, Holī Gurujī."Every master wishes that their students will achieve even greater success, higher positions, or realize higher consciousness." "To express the feeling of your heart—a heart to heart. Srce ka srcu." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) shares intimate memories … read more »
Daya ist unser dharma, Vienna
A spiritual discourse on the foundations of dharma, compassion, and the stages of life."Compassion is the root of Dharma, while the root of sin is ego." "Dharma rakṣita, rakṣita: If you can protect your Dharma, then Dharma can protect you." The speaker delivers a teaching on the essence of … read more »
Wir haben drei Familien, Vienna
Lecture by Swamiji from Vienna, Austria in June 2005.
Dharama Karma und Pralabdha, Hamburg
A spiritual discourse explaining the concepts of dharma, karma, and the Mūlādhāra cakra."Dharma Rakṣita Rakṣitaḥ. If you uphold your Dharma, then Dharma will also uphold you." "Selfish karma binds us, and selfless karma liberates us. We can fight against negative karma with positive karma." The speaker delivers a … read more »
Dein ziel ist Einheit, Hamburg
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, creation, and the path of yoga."The goal of human life is the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "Helping hands have more value than folded hands." The speaker presents a comprehensive cosmology, beginning with the nature of cosmic … read more »
The Key of Discipline and the Goal of God
A spiritual discourse on discipline, discipleship, and the singular goal of God-realization."Self-discipline is the key to success. If the door is closed, you have a key in your hand. That key is self-discipline." "Without God, life is in darkness. The spiritual result is that a divine soul … read more »
Part 1: The Energy Fields of Human Consciousness
A spiritual seminar session on the energy fields (kośas) and chakras of human consciousness."The cakras are steps or levels of our consciousness, of our existence." "Energy means an element that truly always multiplies... it always wants to expand." The teacher leads an interactive session, explaining the five energy fields … read more »