The Call Beyond Stubbornness
The call is to move beyond the stubborn, negative mind that obscures the Self.
This stubbornness is a deep-seated resistance, a refusal to see what is. It is the ego's fortress, built from fear and the desire to be separate. You cling to your suffering, to your small story, because it feels familiar. This clinging is the very obstacle. To see the Self, this resistance must cease. You must be willing to let the fortress crumble. It is not about acquiring something new, but surrendering what you have falsely held. When stubbornness ends, what remains is your true nature.
"Come with me, and I will show you the Ātmā, the real Self."
"Stubbornness. Stubbornness, yes, in a negative way."
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Bhajan evening from Strilky
The radiance of the Supreme is the true nature of the Self.
This radiance is not an object to be attained; it is the very substance of your being. All seeking is a movement away from this inherent presence. The mind, with its concepts and desires, creates the illusion of separation. When mental activity ceases, what remains is this self-luminous awareness. It is untouched by the world, yet it illuminates all experience. To know this is liberation. Rest as that which you are.
"The radiance of the Supreme is the true nature of the Self."
"When mental activity ceases, what remains is this self-luminous awareness."
My salutation to the Lord
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Jaya Sri Maheshwarananda Maharaj!
Gain knowledge and follow Sanātana Dharma. Do not wander searching. Drive away wickedness and protect cows. Reflect on the Vedas and propagate righteous conduct. Uphold moral principles and do not lose heart. Foster love and do not quarrel. If some are against righteousness, do not mind them but follow the path of great men. Be strong and endure. Meditate to attain freedom and self-rule. Following truth leads to great spiritual and material wealth.
"I have found Guru Devpurījī. He is without any form, without any desire, and without any cause."
"O people of India, gain knowledge and follow Sanātana Dharma. Do not wander here and there searching."
Become a gyan murti
The personal mantra is the essential thread of spiritual practice.
Mantra is the thread that holds all spiritual pearls together; without it, they scatter. It is the breath and soul of practice, a torchlight in darkness. Spiritual awakening begins with an inner thirst, leading one to practice. Initial confusion gives way to relaxation and growing interest in deeper practices. However, comparing teachings or oneself to idealized figures creates conflict and loss of confidence. Ancient stories and knowledge provide timeless evidence and motivation; they are ever-young. Jñāna Yoga is the yoga of wisdom and self-knowledge, but without realization, one remains in imagination. Its four principles are viveka (discrimination), vairāgya (dispassion), the sixfold treasure (śama, dama, etc.), and mumukṣutva (the desire for liberation). Viveka discerns reality from unreality. Vairāgya renders all worldly enjoyments tasteless. Realizing the inner treasures brings true richness. The sincere aspirant seeks freedom from worldly troubles. This practice leads the soul to liberation.
"Mantra is like a thread in this mālā. It is that thread which keeps all the pearls together."
"Brahmanandam param sukhadam kevalam jñānamūrtim. The supreme bliss is a form of knowledge only."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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