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Vaccinate or not vaccinate?
The discourse connects ancient spiritual festivals with modern well-being, emphasizing light, faith, and practical health. Diwali, the festival of light, originated long ago with oil lamps to worship Bhagavān Rāma. This tradition comes from a time of one religion and simple ceremonies. The light represents spiritual goodness contrasted with inner darkness. Scriptures like the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa cement these teachings. Today, various faiths—Hindu, Christian, Muslim—practice their ceremonies humbly, which is good. Our current challenge is health, stemming from improper food and chemicals. Vaccines are addressed; I took three doses and felt very well, but I do not force anyone. However, not taking it may lead to problems, like travel restrictions or separate communities. We must care for our food and water for good health.
"Dīvā means light. So that time, for one day, it was the festival with the lights."
"I would say that we should give all, we should take the vaccine and be nice."
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
