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Swamijis opening Satsang in Vep, Hungary
Peace and love are universal principles, not for limited possession. Pronouncing these words is easy, yet realizing them is difficult. Peace and love become conflict when applied only to oneself or a small group. The world is one family. God is universal, like love; focusing on a limited form creates duality. Animals know God but lack expression; human intellect, filled with selfishness and greed, causes suffering. Work not only for those who follow you. Do not seek to convert others, as that creates conflict; instead, aim to convince. Truth is that God, Brahman, is indescribable and spotless. Examine inner spots like jealousy, doubt, ego, greed, and anger. The soul is spotless. Realize oneness; the path of love is so narrow only one can pass. Higher consciousness is accessible when these qualities are removed, but ego returns. Everything visible is limited and will be destroyed. Scientists searching for God in duality will not find Him; everything is God. Great messengers like Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, Krishna, and Rama struggled. Human festivals preserve culture; do not mix or hybridize them. Ancient wisdom honors food as Brahman; never waste it or betray a house where you eat salt. The guest is God. Divine love sees no duality, as shown when Krishna valued a banana skin offered with love over a feast offered without it. Trust in God, not in your own power. Perform service with faith, and divine grace provides, as shown in stories where food multiplied or a devotee's duty was mysteriously fulfilled.
"Vāsudevaḥ Kutumbakam—the whole world is one family of God."
"Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā. Ultimately, God is the truth."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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The text contains hyperlinks in bold to three authoritative books on yoga, written by humans, to clarify the context of the lecture:
- Yoga in Daily Life - The System
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2000. ISBN 978-3-85052-000-3 - The Hidden Power in Humans - Chakras and Kundalini
Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. Ibera Verlag, Vienna, 2004. ISBN 978-3-85052-197-0 - Lila Amrit - The Divine Life of Sri Mahaprabhuji
Paramhans Swami Madhavananda. Int. Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship, Vienna, 1998. ISBN 3-85052-104-4
