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TulsidasJi said: your heart feels pain twice, when you see the enemy and when you see the dear one d
A brief spiritual reflection on the nature of heartache, followed by analytical remarks."Tulsīdās jī said that your heart is troubled twice." "When you see the enemy, then you feel the pain in the heart. Or when you see the dear one departing, then you feel the pain in … read more »
People think of God only in troubles
A discourse on the spiritual value of difficulties, centered on a story from the Mahābhārata."I surrender to those troubles which remind me of Thy name, O Lord, every second." "I throw a big rock on that happiness which, when it comes, makes people forget the name of God." The speaker … read more »
Dream is another reality -- there can be dreams from prevous lives
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, karma, and the nature of reality."Past is gone. Future is not here. Your future will be like your presence." "Brahma-śaktir jagat mithyā—this life is a dream." A teacher explains the journey of consciousness through lifetimes and the three types of karma. … read more »
What is changing is not reality, what is not changing is the reality
A spiritual discourse on discernment, mind, and the subconscious."The dharma of the buddhi is to judge. Judgment means discerning what is satya and what is asatya: reality and non-reality." "Mind is not responsible for your thoughts and your problems. You cannot and should not … read more »
Atma is universal
A discourse on non-dual reality and the limitations of intellectual knowledge."Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." "The souls are individuals, and the Ātmā is universal." The speaker explores the nature of ultimate unity versus perceived diversity, using the parable of blind … read more »
Forgetting is not the same as forgiving
A spiritual parable about two traveling monks and a lesson on attachment."Gurudev told us when we left, 'Do not touch the woman.' But you did not merely touch her; you carried her on your back." "Nine years ago, I dropped her on the bank of the river. … read more »
Cultural shock
A personal narrative about experiencing profound culture shock after moving from a rural Indian village to a modern Western city."I landed at Heathrow, but my luggage landed at another airport. I had an old-style Indian suitcase made of metal—a painted metal box with a nice design." "The most horrible, the biggest shock for me was … read more »
In this world there are many possibilities of the destructive way and very rare opportunities of the
A spiritual discourse on the Five Remembrances and the purpose of human life."I am a human being. This is not meant to discriminate against other creatures, but to serve as our own protection against committing negative karma." "Humans are meant to be protectors, not destroyers. Thus, our mission … read more »
Introduction of Professor UpadhyayJi
An introduction of a professor and a spiritual metaphor."The professor gave a beautiful example about two vessels. One is empty and one is full—full of olive oil—and the other is empty." "So you have to bring it up, fel kell emelni az olajast. It … read more »
Mental pollution and mental illness is worse than the physical illness, but good health can be reach
A discourse on the traditional pillars of a healthy and happy life according to Āyurvedic wisdom."The first happiness in life is a healthy body. Nothing can be compared with a healthy body." "The major part of our illnesses, any physical troubles and mental troubles, is from our stomach, and the root … read more »
Overweight is the cause of 30% of the illnesses. Health, diet, and fasting.
A spiritual teacher offers dietary and lifestyle guidance for health and weight loss, framed as a discipline of body and mind."You can't imagine how easy it is—but you have no discipline: don't eat, drink water and water." "This diet you should do for a minimum of one year. But after one year, if you begin to … read more »
The result of pleasant and unpleasant experiences. The death is not the end of life.
A spiritual discourse on prayer, divine incarnation, and the pursuit of the immortal."Bhagavān vāsānake bukehe—God is just hungry for the love, the bhāva, your inner feeling." "Pray for the immortal—from the mortal to the immortal. Lord, lead us from mortality to immortality." The speaker explores the true essence … read more »
You can defeat unhappiness with happiness
A spiritual discourse analyzing a devotional bhajan and its metaphors."To cross the ocean of māyā... he brought a boat, a very big boat, a ferry, and that ferry is satsa g." "Parīṣ maṇi Gurudev hai, Gurū nām hai. The name of the Gurudev is the … read more »
The same wind which fans up the live coals can blow out the candle flame
A spiritual talk celebrating devotion and protecting one's inner light during a reunion in Vápi."Imagine you have a light in your hand, a flame, and you have to go somewhere while a storm is raging. You must not let the flame go out." "One negative thought, and the flame is … read more »
Nirguna -- Saguna. Meaning of the colors and the facial expressions
A spiritual teacher offers a correction to a prayer and discusses the spiritual significance of color and facial expression."Every color has its meaning, and this color has a very special meaning. This is the color you see in meditation before enlightenment, before self-realization." "The facial expression is the real picture of your inner self. … read more »
There is Only One God
A discourse on the singular, formless nature of God and divine manifestations."There is only one God; there are no two Gods. That one God has no name and no form; that is called Brahman." "Holy Gurujī said, 'One in all and all in one.' Unless we realize … read more »
ANNA PURNE SADAPURNE
A discourse on the spiritual significance of food and the Annapūrṇā mantra."There is no other god who will keep you alive; it is the food that sustains you." "Where there is enough food (anna), there is everlasting happiness. In the house where grains are preserved, the goddess … read more »
Fear
A spiritual discourse on the nature of fear and its resolution through yogic wisdom."Fear is given to us with birth, like intellect, love, emotion, happiness, the feeling of pleasure, understanding, contentment, and attachment." "Therefore, finally, the great saints or wise ones said, 'Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma.' Non-violence is the highest … read more »
Whatever You are Doing will Come Back to You
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the law of karma."You cannot keep water in an unburnt clay pot... Similarly, you cannot keep quicksilver in paper. The kingfisher does not know what to do with pearls, for pearls are the nourishment of the swan." "Every step … read more »
Follow the Ethic Principles
A spiritual discourse on the true purpose of human life and ethical conduct."A human should lead life with brain and heart together. When there is no coordination between them, one loses human quality." "Be sure that God gave you human life with a particular aim... This life is … read more »
Never is Too Late!
A discourse on the essence and ultimate aim of yoga."Yoga is very, very old... For me, yoga is as old as the universe, because yoga means to keep a balance in the entire universe." "Practicing yoga means those exercises, practices, are a technique for reunion. … read more »
Today is a Special Day
A spiritual discourse on the significance of a specific date and the nature of the Self."Today is a special day. While every day is special, according to numerology, today holds particular significance: 7.07.2007." "It is the jīvātmā—the individual soul—that takes birth and dies, that travels. But the soul is not ātmā. … read more »
How to Lose Weight
A detailed instructional guide on following a Phalahārī, or fruit-and-vegetable-based, diet for health and weight loss."Obtain a full diagnosis covering sugar, cholesterol, iron, minerals, and vitamins." "Maintain this diet for a minimum of one year; it is a good exercise in willpower." The speaker provides specific dietary rules, including eating only … read more »
Do it Yourself
A spiritual discourse on karma yoga, seva, and the purification of action through selfless service."Removing thorns from the path is akin to removing the thorns of your own karma." "Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam—your yoga sādhanā will be successful if you do good karma." The speaker explains the profound spiritual practice of … read more »
Family Situations
A spiritual talk addressing marital harmony and personal responsibility."Women should never give up a kind, loving language, and husbands should never give up a kind, loving, and respectful language." "Husband and wife are two forces pulling the coach of the family, and the mind … read more »
The Five Points
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life, illustrated with parables."Lucky are those who can have a spiritual interest inwardly awakened and follow the Guruvākyam." "Human life is given for self-realization, to remove the duality of the individual soul and come to the unity of the … read more »
Do not Neglect Your Sadhana
A spiritual discourse on the imperative of sustained personal practice, or sādhanā."In the sādhanā you are doing, two things are paramount. First, do not neglect it." "Day by day, your love should grow towards spirituality... 'Nita nita prema mera adhika badejo.' So, day by day, my love … read more »
Sola Kala
An explanation of the sixteen kalas, or spiritual perfections, and their relationship to lunar cycles and chakra awakening."The term 'sola kala' refers to sixteen (sola) kalas. Kala signifies miracles, developments, or abilities." "One who has fully developed all sixteen of these kalas is known as a Pūrṇa Puruṣa, a complete being. Śrī Kṛṣṇa … read more »
What happens when you see the Self-Realized Saint?
A spiritual discourse on the power of self-realization versus occult practices."Where there is light, darkness disappears." "The higher you develop, the humbler you become." Swami Maheshwarananda (Guruji) narrates instructive stories, including one of a master of black magic and his self-realized disciple, to illustrate that true … read more »
What is the Greatest Dan?
A spiritual discourse on the greatest form of giving, or dāna."The greatest is nāma dāna. Nāma means the name—the name of God." "You are a spiritual leader. You are changing the mental environment. The most dangerous environment is mental pollution." Swami Maheshwarananda explains the hierarchy of … read more »
Purnima Satsang
A discourse on Jyotiṣ (Vedic astrology) and the law of karma."Destiny cannot be changed... But you have the freedom now to do something good so that the future will be good." "Karma is individual... What you think is as if you did it. Whatever you are … read more »
Gurupurnima Sankalpa
A spiritual address for Guru Purnima."The moon and sun may change their course. The mighty Himalayas may move from their place. But my sa kalpa, my decision, will not move. It will not change." "This sa kalpa should be placed at … read more »
Wish of the Parents
A spiritual talk on parenting, responsibility, and the values of the Yoga in Daily Life community."Every parent, both mother and father, has one primary wish in life: that their children be happy, well-educated, and secure in a good position." "They do not need your toys; they need your love. They do … read more »
Kriya Anusthana
A spiritual discourse on the prerequisites for successful Kriyānuṣṭhāna practice."To practice Kriyānuṣṭhāna, you must first purify your antaḥkaraṇa: mana, buddhi, citta, and aha kāra." "Destiny is purely a product of your actions, your karma. Good karmas yield good results; bad karmas yield bad results." A … read more »
Mantra Initiation
A discourse on the meaning and responsibility of receiving a mantra initiation."A mantra is a spiritual word with two meanings. The first refers to positive spiritual energy. The second is the name of God, according to Vedic or Hindu tradition." "To receive a mantra is also a … read more »
Alpahar Diet - Reduce the Eating
A spiritual discourse on diet, energy, and the concept of alpāhāra (light eating) in yoga practice."A common difficulty in kriyānusthān, particularly in the morning, is sleepiness. This is very natural because tamas guṇa is present within." "For yogīs, it is described or suggested as alpāhāra—alpa meaning little. Breakfast should be alpāhāra, … read more »
Phalahari Diet
A clarification on the proper observance of a phalahārī diet day."One day of phalahārī means eating fruit. Phala means fruit. Āhār means food or diet. So, eat only fruits." "For sādhanā, it is good if you eat a little fruit and vegetable soup, that's all. But … read more »
Your Body will Give You Answer
A spiritual discourse on the sacredness and impermanence of the human body."God has placed nothing in this body that does not function. The Creator did not put anything in this body that is not useful." "This body is a very precious diamond. It is very fragile. Till … read more »
Touch the Nature
A spiritual talk on the joy and safety of connecting with nature through simple living."Many people, especially children, look forward to summer so they can sleep in a tent. A tent is your own castle—my house is my castle." "No animal will attack if you are peaceful and calm, except … read more »
Value of the Human Body
A spiritual discourse on the value of the human body as an instrument for karma and Self-realization."This very body is what can lead you to Self-realization. We do not know the value of the body." "Without this body, you can achieve nothing. You can perform karma only when you are consciously in … read more »
Use It or Lose It
A satsang reflection on utilizing time and spiritual practice."One day is gone. This day will not come back, whether you utilized it or not." "My master said, 'You have either to use it or lose it.'" Swami Ji addresses the gathering, contemplating the irreversible … read more »
Work is Worship
A spiritual discourse on the concept of work as worship and karma yoga."Merā jīvan terī pūjā—my life is a ceremony for you." "Therefore, only that person can understand karma yoga who understands spirituality." The speaker explores the meaning of pūjā (worship) and the human hunger of endless desires … read more »
Sanathana Dharma
A discourse on the universal principles of Sanātana Dharma and the Rig Veda."The Rig Veda is now recognized as a heritage of the entire world, not only of India." "Hinduism believes in one God. That God has no name and is the only one, called Īśvara." The speaker … read more »
Gyan Yoga
A spiritual discourse explaining the foundational principles of Jñāna Yoga, or the path of knowledge."Reality is that which never changes, and unreality is that which is constantly changing." "Where there is detachment, there is love; where there is attachment, it is not love, it is desire and Māyā." The speaker … read more »
Raja Yoga
A discourse on integrating yogic awareness into all aspects of daily life."If you awaken to the desire to know God... then a one-hour yoga class is insufficient; it is negligible. The commitment must be for twenty-four hours." "Be angry, but according to the yogic principle. How is … read more »
Doubts in spiritual life
A morning satsang addressing the doubts and existential fears of spiritual devotees."Faith has two sides: a kind of faith which is only temporary, and a kind of faith which is lifelong, which will guide you and help you develop your spiritual powers." "If the devotee of the … read more »
Karma Yoga
A speech linking the Earth Charter to ancient Indian wisdom and karma yoga."All these 16 or 18 points you will find in the Upaniṣads." "Karma Yoga and the Earth Charter's aims and objects match together very, very well because these are the words of the great seers." The … read more »
Questions about Hatha Yoga
A satsang on the philosophy, practice, and spiritual benefits of Haṭha Yoga."Haṭha Yoga is a most powerful technique for self-control, for the development of memory, to gain good health, as well as a treatment for many diseases." "Haṭha Yoga is not only for the purification of the … read more »
Mantra Yoga
A spiritual discourse on vibrational energy, environmental stewardship, and conscious language."Good vibration is a protection for us and for our planet, while negative vibration is a distraction for our planet and for us as well." "Human language also has a beautiful vibration, a very strong vibration. … read more »