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The Essence of True Satsaṅg and Yoga Nidrā
The essence of spiritual practice is to receive the Guru's word, the true nectar that quenches a deep inner thirst. One comes to satsang not for material comforts but to learn and receive grace. All beings seek to satisfy their thirst; an ant needs a little, an elephant needs much. Similarly, humans possess a profound thirst for divine blessings and liberation. A true seeker is like a specific bird that will only drink rainwater directly from the clouds, refusing all other water sources. Likewise, a genuine disciple, once having accepted a Guru, should not change allegiance, just as a child cannot be returned to the womb. The seeker becomes like a pearl formed from the raindrop of the Guru's wisdom falling into the ocean of consciousness. This process is reflected in the practice of Yoga Nidrā. It is not mere relaxation but a state of conscious sleep where one is inwardly awake, perceiving divine light and truth beyond the physical senses. In this state, perception turns inward, revealing joy and a pure, supportive light. This specific Yoga Nidrā, given by the lineage, makes other techniques unnecessary for the realized practitioner.
"We are all here to get something. We are not here coming for money."
"In that sleep, that yogī will know. In that sleep, he will see all the divine."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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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
