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Atma
A spiritual discourse on self-realization and the inner instruments of the mind."At the time of realization, you feel three things: the entire creation is my creation. It is me who exhales that cosmic sound which was the beginning, the first sound we call Auṁ." "Ātma-cintan means in … read more »
There is a hair in my soup
An invitation to join the global humanitarian and spiritual organization Yoga in Daily Life."Our activities are diverse. We run environmental programs, educational programs, health programs, and peace programs." "Where help is needed, argument is not needed. Helping hands have more value than folded hands." A speaker addresses an audience, … read more »
The grapes are too sour
A spiritual discourse on the nature and purification of the mind."The mind is that principle which takes information from the conscious to the subconscious and from the subconscious back to the conscious." "One negative thought is harmful to your spirituality, to your purity—for spirituality means pure, … read more »
The story of Holi
A storytelling session recounting the Hindu legend of Prahlāda and the Narasiṃha Avatāra."God said, 'Well, this is against the natural law and against the cosmic law.' Hiraṇyakaśipu insisted, 'But I want to have this.'" "Prahlāda said, 'Better to die in the fire than be killed by such a … read more »
World Peace through the awakening of Spirituality
A spiritual discourse on achieving world peace through self-realization and daily practice."For me, spirituality means that which is pure, crystal clear, and transparent. That is our Ātmā—everyone's Ātmā, which is within us." "The mission of life is God-realization. Be a protector... Our nature is not fighting. Our … read more »
Gurudev showed the way
A spiritual discourse explaining the esoteric meaning of Trikuṭī and the prerequisites for advanced practice."To remind, to remember, to feel and to awaken and to control and let it influence our spiritual path, the Vedic culture advised in yoga to have here a tilaka." "Obey, obey, obey Gurudev's words, Guruvākya, … read more »
Put yourself in the position of others
A spiritual discourse on judgment, empathy, and understanding human nature."We are experts at judging the faults in others, not in ourselves." "Always place yourself in that picture, and then you will understand. Even if you are right and the other person is guilty, you will … read more »
Peace begins in your own heart
A spiritual discourse on harmony, devotion, and inner peace."When you are conscious of Gurudev, your aura changes, your field of light changes." "If you cannot harmonize with 30, 40, 100, 200, or even 1,000 people, how will you ever create world peace? Peace begins … read more »
Achieve that level of your being
A spiritual discourse on self-knowledge and detachment."Day by day, the distance is growing towards you. And if you meditate, you are coming back." "Heaven is our imagination, that is it. Where you feel happy, pleasant, beautiful, safe, then that is heaven." The … read more »
Don't forget what you promised
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the path of Guru Bhakti."This life is given to us to attain Self-realization. This life is given to us to protect all creatures." "No one is sent, realized, or attains the highest consciousness without Gurudev. Satgurū initiation is very important." … read more »
No practice is lost
A spiritual discourse on the continuity of practice across lifetimes."Suppose I practice for many, many years, still I didn't achieve my aim or goal and I die. What happens? Is all my practice gone, lost?" "You will incarnate again as a beautiful spiritual human. And … read more »
Energy Centres
A lecture on the science of Kuṇḍalinī, chakras, and the inner universe."You yourself are your own universe; you have your own phenomenon. What exists in the universe exists within you." "The science of Kuṇḍalinī is the science of consciousness and energy, which is spread throughout the whole … read more »
Never say you are poor
A spiritual discourse on humanity's divine nature and inner potential."We are like a gunny bag, a large sack, filled with beautiful, sparkling diamonds. You are the sparkling diamond which spreads its light throughout the entire universe." "Oh human, you are nearly like a god, but … read more »
Take time to know thy Self
A spiritual discourse on finding inner peace and the nature of true happiness."Within you is the ocean of bliss, within you is the fountain of joy, and within you is the immortal self." "If you want to have a harmonious, beautiful relation to all, then hold on to … read more »
Spirituality depends on your inner behavior
A spiritual discourse on the fourfold path of karma, covering action, thought, word, and social position."Mental action is more dangerous than physical action. Therefore, it is said: before thinking, measure in your heart that feeling, if you should think or not." "Mahāprabhujī said: before you speak some sentence to someone, good … read more »
Protecting the environment is spiritual sadhana
A spiritual discourse on environmental consciousness as a form of worship and practice."A lake does not hoard water for itself. It holds water for all; anyone may come to drink, to wash, to attain purity." "To protect this is spirituality. God is in this; God is beautiful in … read more »
Where am I and where will I go?
A spiritual discourse on the two fundamental paths of human life and its ultimate purpose."From the moment we are born and begin to grow, two paths lie before us. One is the path of achievement and development... The other is the path of destruction and downfall." "Destiny is a product … read more »
Karma
A spiritual discourse on navigating life's challenges and seeking guidance."Nothing happens without your physical presence. For any event to occur, there must be two elements." "In such cases, you must wait, work positively towards resolution, believe that it will improve, and pray for that outcome." … read more »
There is One God
A spiritual discourse on the ultimate aim of human life and universal divinity."The aim of human life is not to die, but to be liberated." "See only the light of God... There is only one God, one truth, and that light of God is in every creature." The … read more »
Diamonds inside
A spiritual discourse on love, relationships, and self-worth."Husband and wife are like the two wings of a bird; if one wing is weak, the bird cannot fly." "The street of love is so narrow, two cannot walk together. Both have to become one … read more »
Vedic Marriage
Videos from the Vedic Marriage by two young Europeans who decided to get married by the rules of the Vedic tradition
Satsang in Jadan
Lecture about Koshas.Jadan 2008.
Satsang in Jadan
Lecture about Koshas.Jadan 2008.
Bhajan singing on Mahasamadhi satsang
Bhajan recorded on the occasion of anniversary of Mahaprabhu Deep's Mahasamadhi
Kundalini and chakras (2/2)
Satsangs from Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004.Includes "The nadis", "The chakras", "The consciousness - Chitta", "The mind - Mana". The satsangs are preceded with Unity in diversity and Chakras and Kundalini.
You are Infinite, Pula
Public Lecture, Pula, Croatia, 2004
Divine knowledge
Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004.Followed by "YIDL Lineage", "Unity in diversity". "Kundalini and Chakras". Finally follows a Lecture about Yoga Nidra followed by Awakening of the Healing powers.
Kundalini and chakras
Two satsangs from Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004.Both satsangs are preceded with Unity in diversity and Kundalini and Chakras. The second part includes "The nadis", "The chakras", "The consciousness - Chitta", "The mind - Mana". The first part includes "The 5 Koshas", "The … read more »
Development of consciousness
"Unity in diversity", "Kundalini and Chakras", followed by bhajan: "Guru Sa Bina, Karaja Nay Sare", followed by "Development of consciousness" from Melbourne, Australia, March 2004 in two parts.
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 »