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The Jiva and the Universe
The human mind questions existence, yet finds no complete answers. Modern science and education remain insufficient. The mind's speed is instantaneous, reaching distant points like Jupiter in a thought. Beyond physical elements lies śūnyakāśa, endless space, and a living consciousness. The universe's relationship to consciousness is unknown. Life is sustained by yogis and ṛṣis who understand these harmonies through meditation. Three principles exist: balance, harmony, and unity. Yoga is the union of these, not merely physical practices. From the infinite Ananta emerges Nāda, the primal sound and vibration, which is Parabrahma. From Nāda comes light, Śiva, and then the elements: fire, air, water, and earth. Creation unfolds from the one becoming many. Life emerged on earth, with early beings inert like stone. Viśvakarmā instilled hunger, fire, to activate beings, leading one life form to consume another. Humans are distinct, meant to know the divine. Killing other lives is a sin causing suffering. One should not kill, but nourish. Humans can eat fallen fruits, milk, and crops, avoiding sin and ascending.
"Yoga is not āsana. Yoga is not prāṇāyāma. Yoga is not some kriyās."
"Do not kill them, anyone. You will see how you become Brahmalokas."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
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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
