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Salutations to the Divine
21:30 - 23:27|Recorded on 6 May 2023
For world peace, first we need to find peace within ourselves. A recording of a live concert for world peace in YIDL center in Villach, Austria. Public concert lasted 6h with uninterrupted Bhajans. The concert was a part of a 24h of Bhajan Anushtana.
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Surrender to the Satguru: Songs and Prayers for Crossing Saṃsāra
23:35 - 0:41
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From: 6 May 2023
The Satguru is the only means to cross the ocean of worldliness. The Guru destroys the bondage of death and shows compassion to the fear-stricken mind taking refuge. Like the sun, the Guru dispels darkness from the heart’s cavity. The Guru embodies Viṣṇu, Brahmā, and Śiva, proclaimed by the Vedas as supreme Brahman beyond undifferentiated nature. The Guru wields the discipline stick and awakens Kuṇḍalinī from sleep. The Guru cuts the knots of the heart and destroys inner enemies like desire, anger, lust, and greed. The Guru’s name destroys the three sorrows—ādhibhautika, ādhidaivika, and ādhyātmika. Repeating God’s name brings endless bliss; otherwise one remains trapped in the prison of saṃsāra. Life flows away moment by moment, and possessions cannot accompany anyone at death. Neither mother, father, brother, nor friend can go with the dying. Seek shelter with the Gurudev to learn the secret mantra that allows crossing the ocean of ignorance. The inner world has no birth, death, or karma, only eternal bliss as Jīvan Mukta. There is no moon, sun, or stars, yet endless formless light pervades. This realm is unattainable by king or beggar alike; saints dwell there in the nectar of Guru’s wisdom. Surrender all life’s responsibilities to the Lord; both success and defeat rest in divine hands. The only task is to reach the Lord, offering all worldly love to remain pure like a lotus untouched by water. At the time of death, leave yourself fully in the Lord’s hands.
"You are the sun who dispels the darkness of the cavity of the heart."
"I have one task, and that is to reach you, my Lord. And for that, I offer all my love for this world into your hands."
Filming location: Villach, Austria
Chakras, Nadis and Kundalini
0:45 - 1:24
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From: 20 Sep 2014
Chakras are rotating circles of energy within the body, representing major energy centers. They are symbolic, not literal anatomical structures. Thousands exist at the junctions of the nāḍīs, the body's nerve network. This system exists for the soul's journey, supported by five bodily sheaths and the five elements. The three main channels are the Iḍā (Moon, mind/emotion), Piṅgalā (Sun, action/temperament), and central Suṣumnā. Their intersections form powerful chakras, like the Viśuddhi at the throat for purification. The mind is a messenger between senses and intellect; do not block it, but give it direction. Problems arise from suppressed emotions, which can manifest as physical illness. Practices like prāṇāyāma maintain this network for health. Awakening energies like kuṇḍalinī requires great care, as improper handling can be harmful.
"These chakras are a methodological representation. You will not see this exact picture if you look within your own body."
"The mind is a river; we should not block it. If we block a dam, we must provide an outlet."
Filming location: London, UK
Follow your Gurudev
1:30 - 1:59
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From: 10 May 2021
The Guru is the singular, indispensable lamp.
Understanding the Guru's nature comes only in his absence. While present, his light is taken for granted. He traveled widely, visiting many saints and places, yet his devotion remained solely with his lineage. He transformed barren land into an ashram. His constant practice was singing bhajans and giving lectures about his masters. The teaching environment must be kept purely for spiritual matters, avoiding negativity. The Guru's strictness was part of his grace. His physical presence embodied a great spiritual personality. The ultimate truth is that everything is the Guru's grace.
"When the lamp is here, we don't look at the lamp."
"All is Mādhāvānandajī."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Repeat the name of Gurudev
2:05 - 2:32
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From: 15 Dec 2023
The human birth is a rare and urgent opportunity. The scriptures and all aspects of existence point to a single imperative. The sole necessity is to fix the mind upon the Guru's name. This precious human form is exceedingly difficult to obtain again. One must become truly human in this very moment. By being steadfast in this practice, the vision of the true Self is attained. Do not waste this fleeting chance.
"Oh lamp of qualities, Hari, fix your mind on the Guru’s name. This opportunity will not come again; be human."
"This is the totality of knowledge: to be human."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
