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Swamiji's closing speach at the Youth Conference 2006
An evening address to young participants following a day of conference discussions."We can learn much from them. Yes, indeed, they are the culture of tomorrow." "Peace begins in your own heart, so it is time to act. Not just to sit and observe what's happening—that is the … read more »
Swamiji's opening speach at the Youth Conference 2006
A keynote address on youth education and sustainable peace."The future world is in the hands of the youth. But today, this future is in the hands of parents and teachers." "War never brings peace. Every war causes a deep wound in the hearts of … read more »
Hatha Yoga - Tratak
A guided meditation for the Haṭha Yoga practice of Trataka, or candle-gazing."Now slowly open your eyes and gaze at the flame. There is nothing existing for you except this flame." "Gently close your eyes and gaze at the inner flame. In the Cidākāśa, at the center of … read more »
Hatha Yoga - Neti & Kapalbhati
An instructional video on the Haṭha Yoga cleansing practice of Netī."Netī is about cleaning the nose. Our nose functions not only to take breath in and out but also as a filter." "Salt prevents unpleasant feelings, but its main purpose is for cleaning; it makes it … read more »
Hatha Yoga
A discourse clarifying the traditional definition and practice of Haṭha Yoga."Haṭha Yoga means the union of the three nerves: Iḍā and Pi galā uniting with Suṣumṇā." "You think you are practicing Haṭha Yoga, but you are doing Rāja Yoga. Therefore, you should correct yourself and read … read more »
Bhakta and Bhagawan
A spiritual discourse on the inseparable unity between the devotee and God."Without Rādhā, Kṛṣṇa is half. Where God is, the devotees are." "He checked about twenty-five doors, and in every room Kṛṣṇa was there performing different actions." Swami Ji explains the divine union symbolized by Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa through … read more »
Candles on your birthday cake
A spiritual teacher explains the symbolic dangers of modern birthday customs and prescribes a traditional alternative."To blow it out means you are shortening your life; you are blowing out your own life." "Therefore, from a scientific and health perspective, the traditional food is cooked rice and milk... That is very good … read more »
mantra OM SRI GURU DIPAYA NAMAH
An explanation of the mantra "Oṃ Śrī Gurū Dīpāya Namaḥ" and its spiritual significance."Oṃ is the cosmic sound; Oṃ is the origin of the universe. Everything is created from Oṃ, the sound." "Gurū is the consciousness which leads us from darkness to light. Guh is the darkness, and Ruh … read more »
Rakshabandhan - the day of honour, dignity and respect for the women
A spiritual discourse on the festival of Rakṣā Bandhan, focusing on the traditional role and dignity of women."On the day when ladies wake up and refuse to let their bodies be abused for commercial purposes or as mere photo model objects, on that day they will regain the dignity of mothers." "Women have … read more »
Asana
A discourse on the multiple meanings and applications of the term āsana in yoga."Generally, nobody should sit on your āsana, as it holds your energy. If someone else sits on it, their energy mixes with yours." "Āsana means a comfortable posture. Whether you are lying, standing, or sitting—any comfortable … read more »
Free yourself from the attachment
A spiritual discourse on the nature of attachment, using parables and practical advice."Where your attachment flows, there your life will flow; there you will return." "Love is different than attachment. As long as you are not above this worldly attachment—which also means family attachment—you are bound." The speaker … read more »
Story about Mahaprabhuji and Holy Guruji
A satsang discourse on the greatness of a guru and the lesson of receiving grace."Anyone who did not believe in God, any atheist who saw Mahāprabhujī, would be thoroughly colored with bhakti from the very first look." "If you want to receive, then you should serve him. Therefore, Gurudev is … read more »
Dharma sometimes makes the master and disciple live and work in a physical distance
A spiritual discourse on discipleship and the principles of divine work."Holy Gurujī said to me, 'I need you for my seva more than anybody. But for the sake of millions of other bhaktas and for your own development, I send you away. The farther you are, … read more »
The last words of Holy Guruji
A recounting of a spiritual teacher's final teaching, focusing on fearlessness and the nature of a Guru."The one who takes blessings from the Gurū becomes a Gurū; who realizes he is a Gurū, he himself becomes a Gurū." "Utilize the time now; so what will happen will happen... Unnecessarily you are suffering; … read more »
Which is the best mantra?
A spiritual discourse on the essence of mantras and the Guru's grace."The essence, the root, or the basis of all mantras is guruvākyaṁ—the Guru's words." "Liberation (Mokṣa) will only come where there is the grace (kṛpā) of the Guru." The speaker explains that the supreme mantra is … read more »
Rainwater harvesting program and the neem
A spiritual discourse on the neem tree's divine properties and practical applications."Someone writes that sustainable development is possible through neem. In India, we say 'Nīm Nārāyaṇa'—Nārāyaṇa is God Viṣṇu." "Consuming a quarter teaspoon of neem leaf powder daily protects against viruses and seasonal flu. It helps build … read more »
Committed young people will become the messengers of wisdom
A spiritual teacher issues a direct call for lifelong dedication to studying Sanskrit and sacred scriptures."Anyone who would like to study the śāstras and learn Sanskrit, I give them the opportunity to stay twelve years in Jadan to study; it is a twelve-year study." "Half-knowledge is dangerous; half-knowledge is dangerous." The … read more »
Meaning of the Guru Purnima
A spiritual guide for observing Guru Pūrṇimā."Fortunate are those who can be with the Master on this day. Luckier still are those who can be mentally united with the King." "On the morning of Guru Pūrṇimā...rise one hour earlier than usual...Then listen … read more »
Why should not we eat eggs?
A spiritual teacher addresses a visitor's question about the consumption of eggs."I have heard that Paramahaṁsa Yogānanda... said if you eat one egg, you cannot meditate properly for ten days." "From the ethical point of view, you see, for the eggs, the hens have to suffer. They … read more »
Cooperation of the master and disciple
A spiritual narrative recounting a miraculous event involving a siddha master and his disciple."Such and such things are happening. I am going to my meditation room; do not disturb me." "The disciple guided him, and within a second, the Master was back in his physical body. Afterwards, the Master … read more »
Be the channel between God and people
A spiritual discourse on the sacred duty of sharing knowledge within the Yoga in Daily Life system."The most beautiful thing we can have in life is to help someone. To give knowledge further; if you do not give your knowledge, this knowledge will disappear with your death." "Knowledge is something like water. … read more »
The definition of Yoga -- where there is balance there is no suffering
A philosophical discourse on the universal principle of yoga."Yoga means balance. The entire universe is balanced by one principle, and that is yoga." "Where there is unity, there is power. Where there is duality, there is no power." An unnamed speaker presents a foundational … read more »
Sankalpa
A spiritual discourse on the power of resolve (sa kalpa) and unwavering faith."When you possess this resolve, you will achieve your goal. Many people cannot complete such a journey because, in truth, they lacked a sufficiently strong sa kalpa." "It is not about practice alone. It is about … read more »
To Yoga Teachers
A spiritual discourse on the transmission of wisdom and the qualifications of a true disciple and teacher."Blessing does not depend solely on the Master... We must be worthy of the blessing. To be worthy of the Master's blessing, we must be very pure." "Wise is the one who reads two and a … read more »
Live together in harmony and love -- the old and young people should be in harmony
A spiritual address on the role of a yoga teacher and intergenerational wisdom transfer."As soon as you begin to teach, you will discover your own limitations. That is why I call a Yoga in Daily Life teacher a teacher of completeness, a pūrṇa." "We must learn to give the … read more »
Story about banjan tree
A spiritual parable about transformation and community, using the metaphor of an ancient banyan tree."I have so much to tell, so many things I have witnessed in this truth over 2,500 years. But now, even this last leaf has left me." "Yes. And you are 2,500 years old." A narrator … read more »
Ten Indrias - ten petals of Manipur Chakra
A spiritual discourse on the Maṇipūra chakra and the ten senses."These ten indriyas are like ten horses pulling the coach of this body. If these ten horses are under control, the coach remains in good condition." "Their roots are located in the Maṇipūra chakra... This is … read more »
Love, contentment and happiness are Universal principles within you
A spiritual discourse on cultivating the inner garden of consciousness through devotion."You are the bee, gathering nectar from every blossom. These blossoms are open; they have bloomed through the love of bhakti, through devotion." "If you think the love of others will make you happy, forget it. … read more »
Practise makes one perfect
A spiritual discourse on the nature of true yoga and self-mastery."The hardest thing is to say no to oneself. To say no to others is easier." "God finds the mistakes in others; you find the mistakes in yourself." The speaker contrasts external practices like asana with … read more »
Introduction to Manipur Chakra
A spiritual discourse on the journey through the Maṇipūra chakra and the nature of the soul."Maṇipūra is a very significant chakra. You know that our manifestation in our physical body began with the Maṇipūra chakra." "It's not that you are some ordinary human being. There is no ordinary. Every creature is … read more »
Devotion frees you from fear
A spiritual talk sharing stories of masters consciously departing their bodies and discussing innate divine wisdom."About seventy or eighty years ago in Rajasthan, there lived a master named Shyāmdās... He stated definitively, 'Indeed, I will go.'" "Mahāprabhujī announced the date and time. No one believed him... Then, in meditation, he said, … read more »
Humans are day by day getting distant from God
A spiritual discourse on the ten senses and the nature of the soul."Through sound, we receive knowledge and information. Through the eyes, we see. Through the nose, we smell. Through the mouth, we taste. And through the skin... we experience touch." "Salt changes the form but not the … read more »
No one should suffer because of me
A spiritual discourse on the ethics of food, cooking, and vegetarianism."Those who do not learn to cook know nothing about life. Learning to cook is one of the few things you can do in life truly for yourself." "Therefore it is said, ahiṃsā paramo dharma—non-violence is … read more »
What if I die without getting enlightment?
A discourse on the nature of yoga and spiritual continuity from the Bhagavad Gītā."Even an incarnation like Kṛṣṇa cannot appear or be born in this world without that yoga śakti—the power of yoga." "The benefit of this enlightenment, which you have begun but not yet completed, will accompany you … read more »
Come back to God
A discourse on the twenty-four siddhis (yogic perfections) and their relationship to modern technology and yoga."One such siddhi is the ability for a yogī to communicate telepathically with someone from a great distance... However, modern technology has made it possible for everyone to talk, not just yogīs. Thus, telepathy has turned … read more »
Ahara Vihara Achara Vichara
A spiritual discourse on the yogic sheaths (kośas) and principles for holistic well-being."Jaisā khāyegā ann, vaisā rahegā man: As the food you eat, so will be your mind." "Therefore, it is said you must take care of four things: āhāra, vihāra, ācāra, and vicāra." The speaker, likely a … read more »
Who is dreaming?
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, the chakras, and Kundalini awakening."Everything we have learned in this life, from birth until today, comes solely through these five senses." "Awakening is something beautiful, happy, self-controlled, the most beautiful thing that happens in your life. That is a real … read more »
Why has the Soul falled into this world of illusion?
A spiritual discourse addressing the fundamental nature of the self, life, and death."In reality, there is no life, no birth, and no death. You are not this what you are talking about now; you are, in truth, in reality, with God." "The Ātmā is like space... take one … read more »
Respect keeps the balance in society
A spiritual discourse on cosmic unity, divine principle, and modern societal challenges."The entire space is Pūrṇa, one without a second. Therefore, there exists a beautiful harmony, balance, and unity, like that between a mother and the child in her womb." "Where there is balance, there is harmony; … read more »
In every heart He resides
An Easter Sunday discourse on universal spirituality and non-dualism."God is one, the almighty Parameśvara. It does not matter which name you use; there is only one God." "Reality is that which never changes, which is everlasting. Non-reality is that which is constantly changing." A … read more »
Ashram
A satsang discourse on the meaning and stages of an āshram."Āshram means shelter. 'Ā' means welcome and 'śram' means work. It is an invitation: come and work." "Human life is given for only one thing: Ātma-jñāna. To urge the Ātma-jñāna—self-realization, the knowledge of the Self." The … read more »
You are the Vedas
A spiritual discourse on the divine mission of saints and the universal teachings of the Vedas."We humans do not realize or understand those holy saints during their lifetime. After they finish their mission here and go back, then we realize who he or she was." "The highest principle is non-violence. Do … read more »
You are that One
A spiritual discourse on the nature of happiness, the self, and universal principles."Happiness resides in the human heart. Happiness, contentment, freedom, love, and joy are universal principles." "That ātmā—no weapon can kill the ātmā. Death cannot take away the ātmā. And no element can destroy that ātmā. That … read more »
Titiksha and Sradha
A spiritual discourse on the virtues of śraddhā (faith) and titikṣā (endurance)."Without śraddhā, you cannot do anything. If you have no self-confidence, you cannot stand up." "Titikṣā means to endure something; do not complain immediately. Endure the heat, the cold. Endure hunger, thirst. Endure tiredness." The speaker … read more »
Vedic Culture
A discourse on the essence and science of Vedic culture."Vedānta is one of the highest philosophies in the world. Veda means knowledge, and within the Veda there is everything that exists in the entire universe." "The essence of the Vedas is Vedānta. And the last … read more »
The bee and the lotus
A spiritual discourse sharing a parable about a master's unwavering commitment to a disciple's enlightenment."Yet the master follows him everywhere. When the person descended and became a reptile, the master also entered a reptile body and met him there." "God touched its body, and that tiny bee was enlightened. Its … read more »
Yoga body exercise
A discourse on the gentle, heart-centered practice of yoga."In yoga, we have dynamic movements known as body-warming exercises. These consume 50% of your energy while supplying 50% back to the body." "Treat your body with great tenderness. My dear brothers and sisters, your body … read more »
Love between Master and disciple
A discourse on the power of grace and the guru-disciple relationship."To recall a soul from a great distance and return it to the body is a profound mystery." "As soon as Gurudev blesses us, the darkness is gone." Swami Maheshwarananda narrates miraculous accounts of life restoration … read more »
Liberation comes from Knowledge, our way of life and our heart
A spiritual address at a wellness expo on the universal principle of yoga."It is a divine blessing to be together, especially for those humans who share the same aim in life and the same spiritual energy." "Yoga means the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness. … read more »
Joy and Love
A spiritual discourse on the joy and responsibility of true teaching."The greatest happiness is if you can open the eyes of the blind one." "Your children do not need your toys; your children need your love. Your children do not need your money; they need your … read more »