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Atma Is Shiva
9:30 - 10:41|Recorded on 1 Mar 2014
Morning Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Vep, Hungary.
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You are the ocean of bliss
10:45 - 11:54
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From: 1 Jun 2008
The self is bliss, Ānandoham. Negative thoughts poison the body and mind; divine thoughts purify and create protection. The power of thoughts comes not from the brain, heart, or soul, but from the universal Ātmā. The soul is individual, while the Ātmā is the formless, universal reality that never changes. Within you is the fountain of joy and the ocean of bliss. Kill this little “I” and lead a divine life. Material happiness is temporary, like bubbles on water. Eternal bliss is the divine, the origin to which all beings seek to return. Even Śiva and Pārvatī could not please everyone, showing outer criticism is inevitable. Therefore, relax, do not control thoughts, and find inner peace. The parrot’s tale reveals wisdom must be left behind and alertness protects consciousness. Contentment makes one truly rich, not outer wealth. Take time daily to meditate, repeat a mantra, or simply experience inner happiness. Negative karma and destiny bind, but self-realization liberates. The final destination is to merge into oneness, the immortal bliss.
“Within you is the fountain of joy, and within you is the ocean of bliss. Within you is the immortal Self.”
“When I was here, he was not there. Now he is here, but I am not there. Because the street of love is so narrow, two cannot walk together.”
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
DVD 439
Guided Meditation and Yoga Practice: Resting in the Heart’s Light
12:00 - 13:56
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From: 30 Sep 2010
Resting in the heart’s light through relaxation, breath awareness, and inner focus.
Relax the body completely. Observe the breath without influence. Then slightly deepen the inhalation. Exhalation happens automatically. Imagine inhaling light that purifies and nourishes. Exhale tension and unwanted qualities. This light is prāṇa, subtle and refreshing. Focus the light toward the heart, the Anāhata Cakra. Reside there and let the heart open. Experience your true nature. Extend the light throughout the body and beyond. Perform physical movements slowly and with control to strengthen muscles. Practice Kaṭhu Praṇām with precise positions. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā requires stillness; it influences Udāna Prāṇa for awakening Kuṇḍalinī. Avoid it if blood or eye pressure is high or during menstruation. For Nāḍī Śodhana, sit erect yet soft, like a king with love, and use Madhu Mudrā. Inhale left, exhale right; inhale right, exhale left for ten rounds each side. Chant Oṁ three times while withdrawing inward.
"With inhalation, you inhale light through your whole body—front side, back side. With exhalation, you dispel all the used energy, all tension, all your unwanted qualities."
"Sit comfortably, but also feel within yourself softness, kindness, love—not pride. Even though you sit like a king, inside you are a kind, loving person."
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
The Thirsty Horse and the Path of Spirituality
14:00 - 14:52
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From: 19 Aug 2018
The human soul seeks direction amidst universal stress, which persists from childhood through old age despite our efforts. We are like a thirsty horse frightened by the noise of a water pump; to drink, we must accept the noise. Our spiritual thirst must be quenched within the world's clamor.
Time is an unstoppable reality, and individual karma is an inescapable truth that guides our journey. Good and bad actions create impressions upon the soul. The mind and its desires bind us, as illustrated by the transformations of Vālmīki and Tulsīdās. Liberation requires dedicated practice without proclaiming spiritual attainments, for such claims dissipate power. We must walk the path with humility, performing our duties while maintaining spiritual focus.
"Time will not wait for us. It does not matter who is who."
"Karma goes with us like the shadow of our body."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Merging into light
15:00 - 15:50
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From: 29 Jul 2014
Truly, there is no inherently bad day; only unfortunate events occur.
All creation holds beauty that requires care, from plants to furniture. When something cherished is lost, sadness arises. Objects touched by a holy one carry value because of that personality, not money. Negative thinking alone is bad; before judging, negativity already dwells within. The wise do not grieve because the soul is immortal. Without knowledge of the soul, attachment to form causes sorrow. A saint’s passing is a merging into Brahman, not cause for sadness. The sixteenth day is marked by Sorsi Bandhara, a feast with gifts and pusp anjali. This offering of flowers connects to the sixteen siddhis of attainment. The moon’s sixteen kalas influence plant growth and immunity. Planting during the waxing moon yields stronger, pest-resistant plants. Devpuriji possessed such light that he could appear in multiple places simultaneously. He once appeared to Holi Guruji, saying he was going to Europe to help. Immortal saints are present wherever remembered; they never leave. Yet the physical heart still feels longing, for love is boundless.
“Anything that has touched your Gurudev, keep it, for one day he or she will no longer be here. But you will treasure that it was her or his blessing.”
“I am going to Mahesh… to Europe… but on the way, I saw you sitting here, so I stopped just to bless you.”
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
