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Regression therapy
A spiritual discourse on the merits and risks of past life regression therapy."First ask yourself: are you able to digest? Then yes, otherwise not." "You are not able to master this life. How are you going to master the past life also? The past is past." Swami Avatarpuri … read more »
Neeti
A spiritual discourse explaining the traditional concepts of Śruti, Smṛti, and Nīti, and their connection to modern ethics and politics."What you are listening to from me now is your Śruti. What comes out from your memory—what you tell them—that becomes Smṛti." "Politics is not bad. Mahātmā Gāndhī said... that those who think politics and religion … read more »
Trapti
A spiritual discourse on the nature of a satisfied soul through knowledge."Jñāna vijñāna tṛpta ātmā: that ātmā, that yourself, when yourself is completely satisfied, then your many, many unhappinesses will disappear." "For that person, gold and the dust are the same. A piece of glass or a … read more »
Lagan
A spiritual discourse on the power of unwavering focus, or lagan, drawing from the devotion of Mīrābāī."Without this lagan, you can't achieve anything in your life. Nothing can be successful without lagan." "If your lagan is there, someone can try a thousand things, but your lagan will not change. That's it." Swami … read more »
Theory and practice
A spiritual discourse warning against the dangers of dry intellectualism and advocating for devotional practice and experiential wisdom."Theory has destroyed many, many people. Many great ones became like a vice, called themselves such, but were hollow." "As much as Jñāna Yoga you develop, you become more and more a person who will criticize … read more »
You are me and I am you
A spiritual discourse on non-duality and divine unity."Tu so mehi, mehi so tu he. You are I, and I am you." "Then Holy Gurujī, with folded hands, said, 'Lord, everything is clear.'" Swami Maheshwarananda delivers a teaching centered on the principle of non-separation, … read more »
2nd International Children Peace Conference
A speech at a youth conference on environmental and spiritual stewardship."Children are the culture of tomorrow; the nation and the world will go in the direction in which our children go." "God has given us freedom, but alongside it, He gave us intellect, the buddhi... you … read more »
Tyaga and vairagya
A spiritual discourse on renunciation and spiritual practice, using the banyan tree as a metaphor."Among the trees, I am the banyan tree." "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice, through tyāga." The speaker explores the path of renunciation (tyāga) and dispassion (vairāgya), linking them to the … read more »
Health and wealth
A spiritual discourse on health, wealth, and human purpose."You know your body best; nobody else knows its habits, its feelings, its limitations. Therefore, I think we are the first doctor of ourselves." "The first happiness is a healthy body. Who is happy in the … read more »
Eat that sweet, which makes you immortal
A spiritual discourse on finding inner peace and controlling the senses."O Mājī, where is that peaceful corner? It is the peaceful soul. That is it; this is peace." "Ācārya Rāmjī said: 'That is the sweet which makes you immortal when you eat it.'" The speaker explores … read more »
Vyaspurnima
A discourse on Guru Pūrṇimā and the transmission of spiritual wisdom."Ved Vyāsa was worrying that coming generations, humans, will be not disciplined and they will lose their memory. And when they lose their memory, this beautiful cosmic divine science will get lost." "Guru Pūrṇimā is the … read more »
Gurupurnima
A satsang on Guru Purnima reflecting on the physical absence and eternal presence of the Master."Gurujī said to me, 'Mahesh, I have seen many Guru Pūrṇimā satsa gs, but this was an extraordinary satsa g.'" "This year is the first year since Holy Gurujī is not present in his physical form... … read more »
What is the Carana?
A spiritual discourse on the auspicious invocation of the Guru's holy feet."Ma gala Caraṇa means the first step. Or Caraṇa means the Holy Lotus Feet." "Nothing is holiest and highest than the dust of the Gurudev's lotus feet, if you realize you are the Gurū." Swami Avatarpuri … read more »
What can we do for our passed away loved ones?
A spiritual guidance video on prayers for the departed."When someone leaves this world, which prayer is appropriate for his or her soul? What is good to think and to say in such a moment?" "The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra. Pray to God for forgiveness of their … read more »
Question of our age: the water
A spiritual discourse on environmental destruction and the age of distraction."When the asurī śakti comes into power, then distraction begins: wars, earthquakes, floods, droughts." "When the last tree will be chopped off and the last fish will die, you will realize that you can't eat the … read more »
You can not reach the Atma without the body
A spiritual discourse on the significance of Lord Gaṇeśa and sacred symbols."Gaṇeśa is the God of Ānanda Ma galam. He is the God who removes obstacles." "Those whose heart is pure will cause śabda melā, they will find the answer in the words. And whose heart is … read more »
Krishna, the Karma Yogi
A discourse on the supremacy and mechanics of karma."Karma is an entity equal even to God; God Himself is bound to it." "Karma is performed in many ways: through the physical body, through the mind, and through thinking." The speaker explains karma as the … read more »
Vigyan Deep Gita
An explanation of the sacred text Vijñāna Dīpa Gītā and the nature of holy scripture."Vijñāna is a specialized form of knowledge concerning a specific object. Dīpa is the light—the flame, the lamp. Without light, life cannot exist." "In holy books, the truth is written. You can read the same chapter … read more »
Satsang makes the man god-man
A satsang discourse on using the summer program for spiritual stabilization."Your personal life is up and down, struggling, and that creates a kind of vṛtti, a thinking pattern... The mantra, prayer, is a meditation; it is that stabilizer. It shall make steady your mind, your emotion." … read more »
Live and let live
A closing discourse on spiritual responsibility and conscious living."Be a light. When someone comes to you speaking ill or against another, that is a darkness. As soon as it reaches you, it should be enlightened." "Speak such a language that while speaking, you are … read more »
Everyone have a share according to his or her capacity
A discourse on the Guru Upaniṣad and receiving spiritual teachings."Imagine a river flowing. People must go and fetch water. Everyone returns with a different quantity of water, according to the size of their vessel." "You can feed a snake milk and honey, yet it will … read more »
What is the bindu chakra?
A spiritual explanation of the Bindu Chakra and the nectar of ambrosia."The Bindu Chakra is located on the top of the head. It is not exactly like a chakra; it is a kind of center that produces what is called ambrosia." "Thus, the divine ambrosia has a … read more »
Control your destiny, do not wait for the change idly
A discourse on the power of Kriyā practice to transform one's karmic destiny."If you cannot dry the tears of another, then do not be the cause of those tears. Everyone else may forgive you, but destiny will not." "Your original destiny will still be there. But somehow, you … read more »
Place of the spirituality and the healing power of wisdom
A spiritual discourse on the body, religion, and harmony."This body is a temple of your Ātmā. This temple should remain divine, and it should be cleaned every day." "Religion is the outer skin of the banana, and spirituality is the inner part, the fruit... … read more »
Divine will and karma
A spiritual discourse clarifying the distinction between Divine will and personal karma."Bad thinking and bad actions arise from denying the Divine will. The bad deeds and bad thoughts come from negating the will of God." "So don't think that now whatever you will do is Divine will. … read more »
Celebration days should remain on their place
A discourse on the observance of Mahāsamādhi, or the remembrance of a departed spiritual master."Mahāsamādhi day is not observed in the spirit of a celebration; it is what we call sarañjali—we call it remembering them." "In every āshram or in every organization, on these days, prayers should be offered, prasād … read more »
The precious does not praise itself
A spiritual parable about ego and self-realization."I have gained no siddhis, no power. Sixty-five years here under these trees. What am I doing here?" "We don't see our ego, we don't see our negative qualities, but we see our qualities in others. … read more »
Mediate purely like the bamboo
A spiritual discourse using parables to illustrate selfless service and surrender to the divine."Dear ones, you are born, or you are incarnated here, to serve, to help each other." "Be that channel through which the love of God flows; be that channel." The speaker narrates two parables. First, a … read more »
Trees are the memory and witness
A spiritual discourse on the sacred memory of trees and the nature of divine will."These trees under which we are sitting keep the memory of how divine the minutes or days we had here." "Not even a blade of grass or a tree leaf can move without my divine will." … read more »
Slower breathing -- longer life
A spiritual discourse on breath, destiny, and the purification of negative emotions."Every breath is like diamonds because the number of breaths is already fixed for your life in your destiny." "The second Rākṣasa is your own anger; it drinks the blood of others and your own blood." … read more »
Take your destiny into your hand
A spiritual discourse on maintaining faith and protecting consciousness."Ultimately, you are the one who must help yourself. Constant change is of no benefit. Remain steadfast on the path, stay under the umbrella, under the shelter of the Gurudeva." "The most important thing is to … read more »
Prana
A concluding satsang discourse on the profound nature of prāṇa (life force)."Every creature, every living being on this planet... what is living is known as a prāṇī." "Prāṇa is God. And therefore, Mīrābāī's bhajan many times he told, 'Kṛṣṇa prāṇa adhāra, my prāṇa.'" The speaker explores prāṇa … read more »
Anger
A spiritual discourse on overcoming distractions and negative emotions to achieve liberation."Human life is that very door to escape the circle of rebirth. But we have the itching of māyā—temptation, desires, anger, hatred, ignorance. And we miss the door." "Anger is that thief, that bandit, who will … read more »
Guruvakyam
A spiritual discourse on the rarity of true discipleship and the prerequisites for divine realization."How dear is to me the words, the Guruvākyam, all I know. Others will not understand, and what can I explain to you?" "Spirituality means purity: crystal clear, spotless, pure through and through, transparent—through body, through … read more »
Anusthana
A discourse on spiritual discipline and the practice of anuṣṭhāna to overcome obstacles."Destiny is a product of your karmas, and those karmas performed in human life are particularly potent." "Without mantra, there is no anuṣṭhāna; without mantra, there is no sādhanā. There is no meditation; without mantra, meditation … read more »
Creation
A discourse on the primordial sound and the origin of creation."In the very beginning, this endless universe was just empty. Only empty space—dark, blue, empty space." "That desire, that will, appeared in the form of hope, of sound. Anant, endless sound—that is it, Oṃ." The speaker … read more »
Mental polution
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind to overcome mental pollution."Mental pollution is the most dangerous pollution. Everything that happens in the world stems from mental pollution." "Yoga means to master the thoughts... the thoughts should not be out of control, so we have to become … read more »
Bhava
A discourse on the spiritual concept of bhāva, or devotional feeling."Bhāva means devotion. Bhāva means love. Bhāva means emotion. Bhāva means values. And bhāva means your inner feelings." "God, for example, is like gold. And now, how much bhāva you will have towards God—that is your … read more »
The Light of knowledge
A spiritual discourse on the nature of Self-knowledge (Ātma Jñāna)."Nothing can defeat it, and nothing can be compared to Self-knowledge. This Self-realization is the answer to all questions and the healing remedy for all suffering." "Where there are two, it is not everlasting; it is … read more »
Maitri Bhava
A discourse on the cultivation of universal friendship, or maitrībhāva."Patañjali said long ago that the strength of friendship is immeasurable." "It is you who can make friends. It is you who can gain friends. It is you who can make yourself unhappy." Swami Avatarpuri explains … read more »
Renounce the fruits of your actions
A discourse on the right to work and action without attachment, referencing the Bhagavad Gītā."Your right is to work only. We are born to work; this means action." "Now, we do work, but we expect the fruits. Yet here God says, 'Never to the fruits thereof,' because we still do … read more »
Who is Yogi
A spiritual discourse on the qualities of a pure soul and the nature of selfless action."This is very easy to say and very hard to do. It was easy for Kṛṣṇa to say, but he gave us a hard test." "And we are very rich in these qualities, very rich—those whose … read more »
YIDL - the perfect system
A presentation on the universal principles and benefits of the Yoga in Daily Life system."Yoga in Daily Life is a system which is complete—pūrṇa. We are not merely Haṭha Yogīs." "Everyone has a right to [happiness, love, contentment], and Yoga in Daily Life has touched upon that point." The speaker … read more »
Khatu Pranam
A discourse on the benefits and practice of the yoga sequence Khatu Praṇām."Practicing three to four rounds of Khatu Praṇām brings immense relief from fatigue, stress, and stiffness." "Khatu Praṇām creates harmony in the body, harmony in the mind, and harmony of the soul." Swami Maheshwarananda describes the … read more »
My Gurudev gave me a hint
A discourse on the importance of consistent satsa g and spiritual readiness."The lectures, the preachings, the words in satsa g are a hint for us to awaken inwardly and then seek the solution." "On that very day, something is meant for you, and you are not in … read more »
How can a ruler be succesfull?
A discourse on the qualities of an ideal ruler, synthesizing multiple yogic paths."Gurujī often said that a successful ruler or king can only be one who is a Rāja Yogī, a Karma Yogī, a Bhakti Yogī, as well as a Jñāna Yogī." "Only such a person can be … read more »