The Journey of the Soul: From the Ocean to the Drop
A spiritual discourse using the water cycle as a metaphor for the soul's journey.
"This jīvā, the soul, is on the journey of the eternal."
"When this drop falls into the ocean, the Jīva becomes the Ātmā. This drop becomes the ocean."
Swami Avatarpuri gives a satsang, explaining the soul's separation from and longing to return to the divine source through an extended analogy of evaporation and rainfall. He emphasizes the purifying role of satsang and the Guru, shares anecdotes about introducing mantra in Eastern Europe and criticizes modern chemical pollution and vanity as spiritual impediments, concluding with a call for natural living and collective chanting.
Filming location: London, UK
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The Nature of Attachment, the Curse of Knowledge, and the Immortal Parrot
A spiritual discourse exploring attachment, divine knowledge, and a mythological story about immortality.
"Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love. Our love for our dear ones, parents, ancestors, sisters, brothers, friends, animals, house pets, even our car."
"Therefore, moha. Moha means ignorance, and moha means attachment."
The speaker delivers an evening satsang, weaving together philosophical teachings on attachment (moha) with the story of Shiva, Parvati, and the quest for immortal wisdom. He explains how attachment leads to suffering, illustrating this with the tale of Sati's self-immolation and Shiva's grief. The narrative then focuses on Parvati's insistence that Shiva teach her the secret of immortality, a secret that is accidentally overheard by a clever parrot, leading to the birth of the sage Shukadeva. The talk emphasizes the challenges of spiritual practice and the need for a true Guru.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The Final Satsaṅg
A final satsang discourse on spiritual practice, destiny, and devotion.
"Our good or bad destiny is created by our actions and deeds." "Only the one who is fortunate will get it, and the one who is sinful will not get it."
A spiritual teacher addresses the gathering on their last day, reflecting on the recent Kumbh Mela and the nature of grace. He explains concepts like destiny (karma), the two types of seekers (Lakṣārthī and Vācaratī), and the importance of sincere devotion over selfish desire. Using parables about a sandalwood fly, a crow and a swan, and a test with a moong grain, he illustrates how past actions and inner purity determine one's attraction to truth. He stresses the need for unity, criticizes casteism and hypocrisy, and concludes by emphasizing that true meditation and knowledge come only through a Guru's grace.
Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India
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
Around the world - Bhajans from Kailash(3/3)
Evening satsang from Kaliash Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajans on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi.
