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Only a real master can lead yoo
A satsang discourse on spiritual humility and the danger of self-made masters."Every day is not an equal day for worldly people. Yet, every day is a golden day for the saint." "The problem is that there are many self-made masters... a self-made master cannot lead you. That … read more »
Tulsidas: The company of a saint is rare in this world
A discourse on spiritual wealth and the value of satsang."The company of a saint—satsa g—and the discourse of Hari are both rare in this world." "Spiritual richness is the real wealth. And it is gained through satsa g, through the companionship of the spiritual saint." … read more »
Universe and yoga
A discourse on the essence and cosmic origins of yoga."Before those thousands of sun systems were created in this universe, there was said to be Ananta Brahman, only an endless universe: dark, empty, void space, where nothing existed." "And this balancing principle is known as … read more »
Yoga is the path of perfection
A discourse on the universal and disciplined nature of yoga."Yoga is universal and a vast subject. It requires practice." "Yoga is a path of perfection. This path of perfection requires daily practice." The speaker explains yoga as an expansive subject encompassing health, art, peace, and … read more »
Spiritual lineage
A discourse on the critical importance of spiritual lineage and authentic transmission."Our spiritual development does not depend only on our own practice and the practicing or guiding of the present teacher." "A diamond will never say that I am a diamond. And therefore, the great one never … read more »
Be healthy with "Yoga in Daily Life"
A discourse on Hatha Yoga and the foundational role of bodily purification in self-knowledge."To know thyself means first to know thy body. When you know the body, you will understand its movements." "This system is not merely general yoga exercises to be done once a week. It is for … read more »
Divine nourishment
A spiritual discourse on maintaining purity in the home by examining cultural practices around death."When someone dies in the house, we remove the dead body. This is because where a dead body is lying, all sorts of negative energy and many other things gather." "I tell you that the life … read more »
Control Your Emotions
A spiritual discourse on transforming loneliness and resolving marital conflict through inner purification."Be happy you are alone, that you have time to meditate." "A man who raises his hand on his wife has raised his hand on the entire universe, never." The speaker addresses the audience, reframing solitude … read more »
Oh God Beautiful
A spiritual discourse on recognizing the divine in daily life and the importance of gentle, continuous practice."God is within you, and you have already seen God, but you don't accept Him. That's it." "So it is a lifelong job for us to do great things, good things in life... continuity, slowly, slowly, … read more »
Dharma of the Family
A spiritual discourse on dharma, or sacred duty, and its role in a fulfilled life."Everyone, you have your dharma. Dharma rakṣita rakṣita—if you can protect your dharma, then your dharma will protect you." "When you realize your dharma, many, many of your worries will go away. When the sun rises, … read more »
How to keep your cholesterol level down
A personal anecdote about a traditional health remedy shared at a gathering."You will always remember that you met a man in your life." "If anyone has pain in the joints...in ten days, forget the pain." Swami Avatarpuri recounts being given a simple remedy—taking fenugreek seeds daily—by a … read more »
Prayer for the Madrid Bomb victims
A call to prayer and compassionate action following a tragedy."You know what happened three days ago. Unfortunately, many things are happening in the world, and we all wish very much that they should not happen, but they are happening. What is to be done? Therefore, … read more »
Control your tongue
A spiritual discourse on Ayurvedic principles of eating and sense control."One is hungry when seven-day-old dry bread is as tasty as a soft cake with cream. Then you are hungry; otherwise, you are not." "To eat less and to forgive—these two things are very hard for … read more »
Awakening the spiritual consciousness
An interview exploring global spiritual awakening and the transition from the Kali Yuga."Now is the spiritual wave, and we hope this spiritual wave will bring good things." "According to the Vedas... the Kali Yuga, the dark time, is going to be ending, and that's why the spiritual consciousness, … read more »
Think about the environment
A discourse on conscious consumption and mindful living."We must consider whether anything we use in this world, and anything we use in our personal lives, is harming us or the environment." "Unfortunately, we perform many actions without thinking, and that is the problem." … read more »
PREM HI JIVAN HAI - Love is the Life
A spiritual discourse on the nature of love, consciousness, and personal conduct."Prem hi jīvan hai. Love is life. This love should not be understood in the way people nowadays might understand it." "We have not done any sin consciously. Generally, we are not guilty and we are … read more »
A result in Jadan: roses grow instead of thorny bushes
A presentation on the ecological restoration and organic farming efforts at Jadan Ashram over thirteen years."Our ground is very healthy and very good. It has been a constant and very hard effort to maintain the entire system clean and ecological." "In a place where it was once very hard to cultivate … read more »
Rose and ayurveda
A personal reflection on the culinary and medicinal uses of roses in Ayurveda."You can add it to salads, drinks, and tea. It can be used on vegetables or baked into bread." "Utilizing roses is like a kāya kalpa. They are mostly used in summertime, as they have a … read more »
Not just words but deeds are necessary for the environment
A spiritual teacher's urgent call to action regarding global pollution and ecological crisis."The planet is polluted through and through... the only ones to be blamed are the humans." "To save and protect the planet is also spirituality... it will take some time, but I am sure it will … read more »
A holy man is for the entire World
A spiritual discourse on understanding a Master's presence and value."The spoon which is stirring the halvā cannot taste the halvā." "As long as the Master is living, you are innocent disciples... You are always a prince." The speaker reflects on the difficulty of comprehending a … read more »
YOGACON-2004: Kundalini Shakti
A discourse on the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī and the structure of human consciousness."The level of the unconscious is that of our previous life's karmas." "Awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means the purely awakening of wisdom, self-control, self-consciousness, and awakening of the knowledge of the entire three worlds." A spiritual … read more »
The steps towards world peace
A discourse on the integrated practice of the eight limbs of yoga."The steps are not separate. They are one. They are the limbs of one body." "They are not steps like a staircase... They are like the petals of a flower. They open together." The speaker clarifies … read more »
Ethics
A discourse on the role of education, ethics, and religion in fostering global peace."the most crucial education is not merely what we receive in schools. It is the education we get at home—from our parents." "this evening's topic is very fitting for us: what we call religion and ethics. … read more »
We should be balanced with nature
A spiritual discourse on aligning with natural rhythms for health and longevity."A ton of theory is nothing compared with a gram of practice." "I think it is a natural way of life to follow the rhythm of nature." The speaker, a yogi, discusses how modern life disrupts … read more »
Opening speech at the World Peace conference in Ahmedabad
A keynote address on yoga as a universal science for world peace."Yoga is not part of any religion, and no religion on this globe is older than yoga. In fact, all religions emerge from yoga." "We do not believe in converting anyone. We believe in convincing, not … read more »
Inner and outer world
A discourse on the path of Bhakti Yoga and the nature of the inner self."In Kali Yuga, it is said the best way to cross the ocean of ignorance is the name of God. This means Bhakti Yoga is the best way to cross, and it is called the call … read more »
Rakshabandhan
A spiritual talk explaining the festival of Rakṣābandhan and its application to community relations."Rakṣā means protection, and Bandhan means a bond—to tighten your relation. This festival is dedicated to sisters. It is the day of the sister-brother relationship." "If you adopt someone younger than you, it is always the … read more »
Wishes
A spiritual discourse on the power of resolve and the dangers of supernatural abilities."Sa kalpa śakti means the power of wish or resolve; whatever you wish should come true." "Any kind of siddhi you want to have is a problem... Utilizing the siddhi will bring you again into the … read more »
Overcome the fear
A spiritual discourse on overcoming fear to achieve fearlessness."All problems in the world are because of fear. All creatures, whether a little ant, a little fly, birds, animals, or humans—fear." "Fear is related and rooted in desire, icchā. Vāsanā, desires, icchā, longing—these are the … read more »
Bad habits
A spiritual discourse using a parable to warn against the dangers of drug and alcohol addiction."The coat caught him. Why? What was it? It was a hungry, cold, dispirited, tired, big, grisly bear." "Before you can take the drug, the drug takes you. It means now it doesn't let you be … read more »
How to make your exam successful?
A discourse on the goddess Sarasvatī and her role alongside Gaṇeśa."Sarasvatī should be, and is, the goddess of all students." "Gaṇeśa represents the buddhi, the intellect. And the wisdom of that intellect is Sarasvatī; she is the light of that intellect." The speaker explains the importance … read more »
First step of the mantra practice
A spiritual teaching on the sacred practice of mantra writing."You must write like a painter who wishes to create a beautiful portrait and who paints with great care. Not like what they call modern art, just throwing colors here and there." "In the pen you … read more »
Increase the positive energy with your nice positive words
A discourse on the power of mantra and speech."The origin of all creation is the sound Oṃ." "The wound which is caused by some weapon or a knife can be healed, but the wound which is caused by the words of humans cannot be … read more »
Be the change yourself
A spiritual talk on personal transformation and relationships, illustrated by a personal anecdote."Since I have been practicing yoga with you for three weeks now, my husband has changed so much, positively." "You expect someone there with kind words, a sweet smile, a warm heart, and beautiful, mutual understanding." … read more »
Your ignorance makes you confused
A spiritual discourse on the illusion of separation and the search for the Self."If you could separate the waves from the ocean, only then could you separate yourself from God." "In this creation, someone put that kind of intoxication—the intoxication of attachment. And this attachment has created a lot … read more »
The endless Universe and the cosmic consciousness
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the universe and the path to divine union."Can you think of something that is endless? Endless, endless, anant, anant, anant." "If you truly wish to know the ocean's depth, you must jump into it and discover it for yourself." Swamiji contemplates the endlessness … read more »
What is real and what is unreal?
A discourse on the nature of reality and spiritual practice."Brahma satyaá¹ jagat mithyÄ means that whatever is born, created, or manifested has limitation. That which is born will die." "Therefore, what is changeable is unreality, and what is not changeable is reality. That reality is … read more »
World peace through inner peace
A spiritual discourse on attaining inner peace and liberation through personal practice."Liberation is not granted to anyone. It cannot be realized through material power, nor can it be bought in the market. It is very individual and a very inner thing." "Tons of theory will not help … read more »
Sant Gyaneshvar
A spiritual discourse on the essence of yoga and the power of saints, contrasting true wisdom with mere scholarship."The best translation of the Bhagavad Gītā comes from a great saint named Sant Jñāneśvara." "You should read the Bhagavad Gītā. Then you will understand what yoga is. But find Sant Jñāneśvara's translation." The speaker explores … read more »
Sri Ganesha
A spiritual discourse on the significance of Lord Gaṇeśa."Gaṇeśa is the remover of all obstacles in life and the giver of happiness and joy. He is the God of protection." "If you begin in the name of Gaṇeśa, and when Gaṇeśa is present, you … read more »
Vikara
A spiritual discourse explaining the concepts of vikāra (impurity) and nirvikāra (purity)."Vikāra means negative thinking, full of jealousy, hate, and complexes; it is rākṣasava (demonic)." "The most dangerous pollution in this world is mental pollution... This mental pollution begins with the duality from childhood: 'my,' 'our,' and … read more »
Inner Sadhana
A spiritual discourse on purifying the mind and overcoming inner impurities."These are your best friends. But these best friends, in reality, will not bring a happy end. If you have them, then you should realize this and tell them a friendly goodbye." "Holy Gurujī says, 'Always … read more »
Take it as it is
A spiritual talk on finding contentment within marriage and family life."O Nānak, the whole world is unhappy. I climbed on my house roof and looked, and every house is like this." "So stay with your children, with your wife, with your husband, happily as it is. … read more »
The Last Minutes of Life
A spiritual discourse on the nature of dying and the soul's final transition."The body grows old, but the mind and feelings do not." "We know this body is mortal; this body is just like a cloth you change, like a dress." The speaker contemplates the profound inner struggle … read more »
Sustainability
A discourse on the essence and application of sustainability in modern life."Modern technology is not sustainable. This kind of technology has made humans, how to say, ill. You are increasingly running and working, running and working, amidst challenges and competition." "Sustainable humanity means good health: physical, mental, … read more »
Karmic Purification
An evening satsang on cleansing the inner being and the power of mantra."If a devotee is thinking of the Gurudeva, the devotee's bad karmas are burned. Or if the Gurudeva is thinking of the devotees, the bad karmas of the devotees also burn." "Man' means mind and 'tra' … read more »
Sukhdev Muni and Ved Vyas
A spiritual discourse on the story of Śukadeva Muni and the nature of perception."When Śukadeva Muni was passing by, they did not feel disturbed; they were without dresses in the water. As soon as they saw me from far away, they hurried and put their dresses on." "How you … read more »
Eklavya and Guru Dronacharya
A spiritual discourse on the story of Eklavya and the nature of a disciple's surrender."You cannot learn here; somewhere else you will learn it. I will teach you somewhere else." "A disciple should never say no. In one thing you must always say yes. If you say no, you do … read more »