Human mission is to realize God
A satsang on the mission of human life and spiritual education.
"To be born, eat, drink, sleep, and procreate is not the sole aim of human life; other creatures are also expert at this."
"Rahiman dhāgā prem kā, mat todo chitkāya, toḍā phir jūḍe nahīṁ, jūḍe gāṁṭ paḍ jāya. (The thread of love, do not break it out of some doubt or anger. Once broken, it cannot be joined again. If joined, there will be a knot.)"
Swami Maheshwarananda welcomes parents and attendees, dedicating the gathering to supporting a disciple's new yoga center. He explores the unique purpose of human life, emphasizing the cultivation of kindness, forgiveness, and understanding. The discourse outlines three essential forms of education: from parents and family, from school for intellectual development, and spiritual knowledge (parā vidyā). He stresses that the ultimate human mission is to realize God and unity, advocating for a life of selfless service, maintaining loving relationships, and building a legacy of good deeds.
Filming location: London, UK
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"The soul that comes into this mortal world is, in one way, caught in this body. It neither wants to go out of it nor likes being in it."
"In every temple is your statue, but I cannot see your face, my Lord... Therefore, we have to understand what human body God has given us. And that is within us, but we cannot see it."
The speaker delivers a teaching on the eternal soul (Ātmā) and the human condition, questioning common beliefs about the afterlife and divine perception. He narrates the transformative stories of the bandit-turned-sage Vālmīki and the poet Tulsīdās's missed encounter with Lord Rāma to illustrate the power of mantra and the need for spiritual alertness. The discourse emphasizes the human body as a sacred temple, discusses the law of karma, and concludes with a call for self-knowledge and devotion through chanting.
Filming location: Slovakia
A Call for Peace and Self-Realization
A public lecture on world peace, self-inquiry, and the science of yoga.
"With weapons, with guns, you cannot bring peace. But with flowers, and with love, you can bring peace to the world."
"Nothing belongs to us, says the wise man. The yogīs said, 'Nothing belongs to us. Everything is temporary. Even your body does not belong to you.'"
Swamiji addresses an evening gathering, calling for an end to violence and ignorance through self-realization. He explains the preciousness of human life, the futility of worldly conflict, and the path of yoga as a means to achieve inner and outer peace. The talk covers the nature of the mind, the five bodies, and includes a brief practical demonstration to feel energy in the palms.
Filming location: Croatia
Abhishek is worship of the entire Universe
Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Shivalingam represents the universe itself - full of consciousness, energy, life. When we are doing abhishek, we are worshipping the whole universe.
