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Patanjalis Yogasutras - Conscious and unconscious samadhi
A spiritual discourse on the eternal Guru principle and conscious human evolution."God said to humans, 'My child, I gave you everything. Now you know what to do.'" "Guru Govind don khaḍe... My adoration, my surrendering to Guru Dev. I am first thankful to my Guru Dev that … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Guru is ishwara
A spiritual discourse weaving story, scripture, and personal reflection to illustrate the path to supreme consciousness."Where is heaven and where is hell? In the forest is Swarga. In the town or city is Naraka." "Yogīs have to be very careful about these four things: āhāra, vihāra, ācāra, vicāra. Diet, society, behavior, … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Outer and inner disturbances
A discourse on the five inner afflictions (Kleśas) that obstruct spiritual realization."Where there is Dvaita, there is ignorance, and where there is Advaita, there is knowledge." "Avidyā, Asmitā, Rāga, Dveṣa, and Abhiniveśa. These are the Kleśas which finally that yogī has to fight or overcome." A spiritual … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Ignorance is the biggest obstacle
An evening satsang on the principle of Īśvara Praṇidhāna, or surrender to God."Patañjali says that before coming to samādhi, the sādhaka, the practitioner, should realize and take shelter in God." "Your thinking, your eating, your working, everything is in the name of God, with such positive thinking that … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Obstacles have to be expected
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, surrender, and the teachings of Patañjali, delivered on the birthday of Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī."Your wish didn’t come true, and I don’t think it will come true if you lead life like this. In your mind, in your intellect, in your heart, in your cidākāśa, there is more conflict and … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Love has many forms
An evening satsang discourse on Patañjali's teachings, focusing on the spiritual qualities of śraddhā, vīrya, and smṛti."Śraddhā means respect. Śraddhā means devotion. Śraddhā means confidence. Śraddhā means love. Śraddhā means belief, expectation. Śraddhā means hope." "Your sādhanā within thyself is your own garden. How beautiful flowers you have in your thoughts, in … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Preparation for samadhi
A spiritual discourse on preparing the body and mind for deep meditation and samādhi."The citta remains very pure, only in the form of saṃskāra. It is like a dark, dark room where one beautiful flame is burning." "Kāya-sthairyam, steady body, is very important... When body is motionless, then śvāsa, … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Devotion and samadhi
A satsang discourse on devotion and the stages of samādhi according to Patañjali."If someone would like to have speed in their spiritual development, they have to turn to devotion, to bhāva." "In this Samprajñāta, he is again explaining three things. Grahaya... Grahaṇa... and then gṛhīta." Following a devotional … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - The glory of purusha
A spiritual discourse on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, exploring divine incarnation, manifestation, and the role of saints."Whenever my devotees suffer and religion declines, darkness of ignorance appears... then I incarnate." "One is manifestation, who materializes from nothing, has no mother, no father. Then the incarnation... is called who has mother and father." … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Raga and dvesha create vrittis
A satsang discourse on controlling the mind and cultivating non-attachment, based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras."Man marā na mamatā marī. Your mind is not under control because of your mamatā. Mamatā means attachment." "Therefore, these vṛttis we have to approach very systematically. We have to develop vairāgya. And vairāgya here does … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Focus your thoughts at paramatma
A satsang discourse on the Yoga Sūtras, focusing on the fragility of spiritual dispassion (vairāgya)."Your vairāgya is so gentle, so fragile. With one phone call with your dear friend, your vairāgya is dimmed." "Practice, practice, practice. Even an ignorant person can become a wise one. As we say in English, … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Vairagya protects from vrittis
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, self-knowledge, and detachment."Through books, different books, through telling, and through many lectures... you have heard many times ātmā, ātmā jñāna—but that is only on the surface. All it is is a theory." "Abhyāsa—practice, practice, practice. Vairāgya—you have to … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Disturbing and helpful vrittis
A discourse on Patañjali's Yoga Sūtra, focusing on mastering the mind's fluctuations (vṛttis)."You see a beautiful bush full of beautiful blossoms... This creates harmonious thoughts within you. This is an akliṣṭa vṛtti." "Suppose you are walking and suddenly see a wild tiger sitting there. This vṛtti will disbalance … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Be steady in meditation
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind and senses, centered on the yoga sūtras and personal experience."Patañjali says, 'Withdraw your senses and be one with thyself, with your own inner sound.'" "A yogī should be like a tortoise... anytime take its limbs in or anytime can expand its limbs out." Swami Anand … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Dharma of intellect
An evening satsang discourse on the blessings and duties of human life."First of all, Ādiguru Śa karācārya said that the soul is blessed which is born in a human body." "Blessed are they who have the interest in his spirituality... and the fifth one is meeting a … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Vairagya and satsang
A satsang on Yoga in Daily Life, exploring consciousness, universal knowledge, and the path of non-attachment."It was the yogīs who understood what life is—the entire creation on this planet." "Ahimsa is love. We say God is love and love is God. That love which is known as a universal love to … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Dark cloud of laziness
A spiritual discourse on environmental reverence, karma, and overcoming mental obstacles for liberation."Therefore, it is our prime duty to protect, to serve, and look after these four great living examples: the tree, the sand, the lake, and the rain." "As long as you say 'my, my,' you are … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Nectar of divine words
A spiritual discourse on the nectar of wisdom and sensory discipline."Vācanāmṛta means the nectar of the words of wisdom spoken by the master." "Patañjali is saying, if you can master your thoughts, then your practice or sādhanā will improve." Swami Avatarpuri explains various forms of spiritual … read more »
Sankalp Mantra
A guided instruction on performing the Śa kalpa Mudrā, a ritual for making and sanctifying resolutions."This practice will bring completeness to all your physical, mental, and spiritual efforts in the world." "Hold your śa kalpa in your hand and will make many resolutions." An instructor leads a group in a detailed … read more »
Satsang is the way
A satsang discourse on the value of spiritual community and true friendship."Brothers and sisters you can get in every life... But Satguru Dev and Satsa gī brothers and sisters, you can get only in a human life." "If you give a hand, then hold the hand till … read more »
Guru kripa makes everything possible
A satsang discourse on the grace and principle of the Guru."Whatever you wish in your mind, by the grace of Gurudev, nothing is impossible." "What is not possible, Gurudev can do. Or what is going to happen, Gurudev can remove it." Swami Ji addresses devotees on … read more »
Sadhana and family
A satsang discourse on integrating spiritual practice with family life as a householder."Your child is born to replace you. When the child is born, you are happy. But you should know: now the Lord of the house is already here." "For a householder, their sādhana, their spiritual path, … read more »
I surrender my service to all
A spiritual discourse on universal service and cultural wisdom, delivered on the speaker's birthday."If you live, then live for entire creatures. Each and every entity is myself." "The service to the human is a greater service, which I do not accept. I reject this very much." Swami Ji addresses … read more »
Monsoon and sadhana
A spiritual discourse on the Śrāvaṇa month, environmental crisis, and devotion to Śiva."Mother Earth has enough for everyone's need, but not for their greed." "Śiva asks, 'Do you pray from your heart or not?'... Do not beg; just pray. Give your love." From Om Vishvadip Gurukul in Rajasthan, … read more »
Kumbha Mela - the festival of immortality
Master 546 - Kumbha Mela - the festival of immortality DVD 546 … read more »
The value of bhajans
A spiritual discourse on the value of the guru, satsang, and inner practice."Only one who knows a diamond can prize it. As long as you recognize value, you are rich. When you think, 'I don't need this anymore,' and forget it, you lose that value." "Be that sandalwood. … read more »
The beauty of the name of God
A spiritual discourse on the eternal nature of yoga and the purification of the mind."Yoga existed before creation began. The creation itself began with the Yoga Śakti." "Look within your heart. In your inner mirror, what do you see? You see the face of the person toward whom you are … read more »
The five elements in balance
A public lecture on the holistic Yoga in Daily Life system."Yoga is yoga, but it depends on how you explain and practice it. The word 'yoga' means union, balance, or harmony." "Yoga in Daily Life is designed mindfully, carefully, according to ancient authentic literature—ancient wisdom for … read more »
The human body is a valuable instrument
A public lecture and yoga demonstration on achieving holistic harmony."Yoga is a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. It is a very ancient practice, older than this planet itself, because yoga means balance, harmony, and unity." "The purpose of life is to get liberation, … read more »
The beauty of spirituality
A public lecture and practical yoga workshop on integrating spiritual practice into daily life."Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice. So this evening, we will learn something we can utilize in our lives." "Yoga is for better health, better concentration, a happy and long life, … read more »
Exercise will make You capable
An evening satsang on yoga, discipline, and health, followed by a gentle yoga practice."Yoga begins with discipline. Yoga means discipline, and yoga life will be successful through discipline." "Through the practice of yoga, try to neutralize your thoughts in your consciousness. Yogi means one who is master of the … read more »
Yoga against stress
A public lecture on overcoming stress through yoga, meditation, and spiritual principles."Everything negative which happens in our life comes from stress. Stress is a destructive factor." "Yoga in Daily Life is such a beautiful and very easy system that everyone can practice. It does not matter if … read more »
Everything is purna
A satsang discourse on spiritual completeness, fasting, and conscious living."When our consciousness, when our intellect, when our ignorance turns towards our individual existence, it separates us from the Pūrṇa." "Fasting is not only that you avoid your meal, but fasting means you do something good … read more »
Relations creates situations
A spiritual discourse on the human condition, karma, and liberation from attachment."Attachment creates fear. Attachment creates confusion. Attachment creates disappointments... But where there is love, there is freedom. Where there is love, there is beauty." "Easier will... be to love, but not to suffer for that love. … read more »
Active and passive meditation
A satsang on meditation, karma yoga, and humanity's relationship with nature."Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam. Through the practice of karma yoga, you will be successful in your yoga practice." "Mother Nature has enough for everyone's need, but not for the greed." Swami Avatarpuri, speaking from Střelky Ashram, explains … read more »
Chidakash meditation
A Sunday satsang discourse on the soul, consciousness, and spiritual practice."The soul is not ātmā; the soul is individual, and ātmā is the universe. The soul is the victim of karma, the victim of destiny, and the victim of birth, death, and rebirth." "Our consciousness is … read more »
Meditation and mental health
A discourse on creative meditation as an active, practical spiritual path."Such creative meditation is more powerful and useful than just sitting with closed eyes." "Creative meditation makes humans multi-talented, capable, and healthy." Swami Anand Arun explains the concept of creative meditation, advocating for concentrated, hands-on work … read more »
Mahaprabhuji is that one
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the path to liberation."Meditation is the way to him, to Gurudev. Meditation is the way to thyself, the Ātmā. And meditation is the way to Brahman, the Supreme." "Human life is given to get Brahma jñāna, Ātmā jñāna, while … read more »
Raja yoga is the way to the Self
A satsang on meditation, discipline, and the path of Raja Yoga."You are the king of your mind and your senses." "Meditation means to come above, come over this restlessness of the mind, like waves on a peaceful lake." Swamiji addresses a weekend retreat, explaining the eight … read more »
Shiva is the body of the universe
A concluding lecture on Śivarātri about realizing the universal Ātmā and the path from the individual soul to Śiva consciousness."The Ātmā is Ajara Amar—unborn, immortal, everlasting. That Ātmā is our reality." "To become from Jīva to Śiva, God gave you the human body. And to change from Jīva to Śiva, you have to surrender and … read more »
Solve Your inner conflicts
A spiritual discourse on inner conflict and universal peace."Conflict is not in the world; conflict is within you. That conflict is in me, and only I can solve it." "Humans are perfect beings meant to live on this planet like a divine self, like … read more »
Understand Yourself through meditation
A discourse on active and passive meditation, self-realization, and spiritual practice."Your work is not merely for earning money... it is to create beauty in this world through your talents and intuitions. This is called active meditation." "Passive meditation means withdrawing your senses and thoughts from the … read more »
Meditation and quality of life
A discourse on the purpose and practice of meditation."Meditation is the answer to thyself, to all thy questions. Meditation will give the answers." "Meditation is a way to thyself, which means to God... Where there is love, there is unity, and where there is … read more »
Steps towards meditation
A detailed instructional talk on mantra and meditation practice."Without a mantra, meditation is like a body without a soul. Mantra is very useful and important. It creates positive vibrations." "Love is what attracts the attention of God. Love is the door to Brahmaloka, heaven … read more »
How to be one with Yourself
A discourse on the two main types of meditation and their application for harmony and self-inquiry."Meditation means to be one with thyself. The whole day you are working and extroverted... Meditation re-establishes the real relation with yourself—with your body, mind, intellect, consciousness, and soul." "After this comes the next step of … read more »
Six tigers of the human mind
A discourse on meditation, discipline, and the obstacles on the spiritual path."Meditation is a part of Rāja Yoga, also known as Aṣṭā ga Yoga. It is a path very gradually and systematically guided by the great saint or ṛṣi, Patañjali." "Patañjali said, 'My children, my devotees, my … read more »
The Threefold Path: Svādhyāya, Manan, and Abhyāsa
A discourse on the threefold spiritual path of svādhyāya, manan, and abhyāsa, and the obstacles to self-realization."Everything that you experience, what you hear, and what you learn is the milk. You develop this in your intellect, but then through the instrument of your viveka (discernment), you churn it all... and then the … read more »
A Life of Love and Right Action
A spiritual discourse and Q&A session on living a life of love, karma, and right action."Awaken love in your heart for all creatures; that would be the best." "Karma cannot be transferred with organs, because karma affects the individual soul and not particular organs." A speaker addresses questions from attendees on … read more »
A Prayer for World Peace
A multi-faith prayer gathering for world peace."May I ask all the religious groups present here to please come to the podium and represent your religion, your church." "We know this prayer is not only for a particular nation, but for the whole … read more »