Victory Of The Divine
A spiritual discourse on divine presence, ethics, and the nature of the soul.
"All are the light of God. And from time to time, God comes and looks after them personally."
"Sin is the result of causing pain to others, to all creatures: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, political, economic, etc."
Swami Gajanan delivers a talk exploring the appearance of saints and divine incarnations in human form, emphasizing the oneness of all life and the ethical principle of not causing pain. He discusses the nature of the body, mind, and soul, critiques dogmatic religious conflict, and explains true renunciation as letting go of inner longing rather than material possessions. The session concludes with the singing of a bhajan.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Purify your body from poison
A spiritual discourse on the Viśuddhi chakra, happiness, and internal purification.
"Happiness is within ourselves. Peace is within ourselves. And unhappiness is from outside."
"It is said that in life, when we walk... beside you is walking your death. You can see it is like the shadow, the shadow of your body."
Swami Anand Arun leads an evening satsang, exploring the sources of happiness and unhappiness through analogies and stories. He uses the parable of a couple's 50-year misunderstanding over a piece of bread to illustrate how unspoken resentments act as a poison, stored in the Viśuddhi (purification) chakra. The talk connects this to the myth of Shiva consuming the cosmic poison, advocating for forgiveness, clear communication, and daily pranayama to purify this negative energy and prevent physical and emotional ailments.
Filming location: USA
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
How could Tulsidas see Rama?
A spiritual discourse exploring the nature of the soul, divine vision, and the sanctity of the human body.
"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
The wisdom of Chakras
A yoga and meditation session focusing on hand mudrās, chakras, and daily spiritual practice.
"Symbolically, as a mudrā in yogic science, the thumb represents the Supreme... The index finger represents our self. Our aim is to become one."
"Research in many European hospitals shows they practice this... When we adopt this mudrā, peace comes automatically."
A spiritual teacher instructs the group in the symbolic and practical use of a hand mudrā representing the union of the individual soul (Jīvātmā) with the supreme consciousness (Paramātmā). He explains its calming effect on the nervous system and its use in greeting and prayer. The teaching expands into managing daily stress, the influence of thoughts and words on the chakras, and practical remedies for ailments like headaches. The session includes chanting the peace mantra and other prayers, concluding with advice on spiritual study.
Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand
