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Discover your wisdom
A spiritual discourse on the process of teaching as a means of awakening one's own inner wisdom."You speak one sentence. While speaking it, in your intellect, brain, memory, consciousness, and inner self, there is like a fountain or radiance, and you give so many meanings to this one word." "In the first … read more »
Yoga is far beyond physical
A spiritual discourse on yoga as a universal principle for global consciousness."Yoga is that principle which balances the universe and universal consciousness—balancing, harmonizing, and uniting." "Humanity has a very valuable, very powerful tool: that's intellect. God created humans as protectors, not destroyers." A spiritual teacher addresses an … read more »
Healthy people for healthy world
A satsang in Martin, Slovakia, featuring a discourse on yoga, health, and spirituality."Yoga is one of the best ways to health. You cannot compare anything with yoga—no gymnastics, no sports." "Peace begins from our own heart. Charity begins from our own home. Every step will be counted, every … read more »
Yoga and meditation
A discourse on yoga, meditation, and consciousness."The word yoga means balancing... Where there is balance, there is harmony, and therefore yoga means harmony. And where there is harmony, there is unity; therefore, literally, yoga means union." "Meditation without mantra is a body … read more »
Recipes for good health
A satsang offering practical health advice based on Ayurvedic principles."Eleven almonds in the evening, put them in water. The next morning, peel them and eat them first before any breakfast, anything." "Turn your life to the Phalahārī diet... no grains at all in any form... … read more »
Kriya yoga
A discourse on the nature of Kriyā (action) and Kriyā Yoga."Anything that happens through your being is Kriyā. To go to the bathroom, washing, using the toilet—every single movement is Kriyā." "Through Kriyā we live, in Kriyā we exist, and we will merge back into Kriyā, … read more »
Puja is meditation
A spiritual discourse on the nature of truth, fanaticism, and inclusive practice."Truth cannot be old, nor can it be new. Truth cannot be changed, nor can it be two; it is only one." "To declare that only one thing is true and nothing else is a great … read more »
Renounce and enjoy
A satsang discourse on the power of mantra, satsang, and renunciation, delivered on International Mother's Day."Satsa g is known as a boat to cross the ocean of ignorance. Satsa g is the door to liberation, and satsa g is known as the ocean of bliss." "God Kṛṣṇa said... 'Those bhaktas who … read more »
Your animals belong to the family
A spiritual discourse on ahimsa (non-violence), conscious living, and the sacred bond with cows and nature."Cow dung, when cows are fed artificial feed, develops a bad smell. But cows that eat just grass or dry fodder—like our Jadon cows—do not have such an odor." "I say, at the moment the greatest … read more »
Our body is a battlefield
A spiritual discourse on the power and practice of mantra."If you have no inner connection to the mantra or to these spiritual forces, then the effect is not entirely direct." "Your mantra is not your slave. You cannot command your Mantra... you surrender it, that's … read more »
The preciousness of neem
A spiritual discourse on the medicinal and purifying properties of the neem tree."We call that neem tree a Neem Nārāyaṇa. Nārāyaṇa is God Viṣṇu. This means the neem tree possesses as many qualities as God Viṣṇu has." "It is the greatest prevention against diabetes and helps control diabetes. … read more »
Yoga is a science of the universe
A spiritual discourse on the essence of yoga, karma, and human life."Yoga is the uniting principle, the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "Action is in your hands, in your decision. But the result is not in your hands... That will become my destiny." … read more »
Yoga is education
A public address celebrating 20 years of "Yoga in Daily Life" in Slovenia."Be the change you want to see. This slogan became a mantra for me." "Yoga is that principle which unites space and consciousness... This is the simple, safe, straight, and sure path called Yoga." Swami Maheshwaran … read more »
Yoga is science of reality
A public lecture on spiritual awakening and universal consciousness."Where there is duality, there is ignorance and suffering. Spirituality is not individual. Spirituality is universal, which has to be awakened in the human consciousness." "Yoga means the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic … read more »
Destiny and food
A spiritual discourse on destiny, divine play, and the unseen forces guiding life."On each corn, in every rice and every wheat, is written the name of the person who will eat this." "Anything happens to us, there is some sense in it. Don't be unhappy; welcome it." Swami … read more »
Master Your consciousness
A morning satsang on the true purpose and practice of yoga, warning against commercialization and emphasizing spiritual depth."So-called self-made gurus... go for three weeks or two weeks to some yoga seminar... and come back with a yoga teacher certificate, and call, 'I am a yoga teacher.' That becomes dangerous." "Doesn't matter how healthy … read more »
Light of wisdom
A satsang on developing spirituality through selfless action and teaching for world peace."Helping hands have more value than folded hands. The best karma is also to take away someone's pain, whether animal or human." "To be a teacher is a great blessing, a blessing you cannot imagine. And … read more »
The Soul Wanders in Infinity
A satsang on karma, devotion, and spiritual practice."Time waits for no one, no matter who. Brahmā himself can come, Viṣṇu himself can come, or Śiva. No matter who, the highest power of this universe—time waits for no one." "Karma frees no one. No … read more »
Dedicate Your time to sadhana
A satsang discourse on the foundational practices of spiritual life."If you would like to be successful in your sādhanā, then you have to devote yourself." "Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā. The day when you will realize this, then your Vairāgya will be Tīvra Vairāgya." Swami Avatarpuri … read more »
Purnima is a symbol of completness
A spiritual discourse on the significance of the full moon (Pūrṇimā)."The complete, and what comes from the completeness, is also complete. And when you take something out from the complete, the complete still remains." "Practice, practice, practice. The real practitioner, the real sādhaka, adores their practice … read more »
Prana nadi and jiva
A spiritual discourse on the subtle body, prāṇa, and the nature of the mind."Prāṇa is very hard to understand and describe. Oxygen is not Prāṇa, and there is no translation of Prāṇa in the English language." "As long as you are the slave of your mind, you will be … read more »
Purify or suffer
A spiritual discourse on the five layers of being (kośas), compassion (dayā), and cultural values."The roots or the base of the dharma is the mercy." "If you protect the dharma, dharma will protect you." A spiritual teacher delivers a satsang from an ashram in India, explaining the five sheaths covering … read more »
Purification of anamaya kosha
A discourse on the purification of the physical body (Annamaya Kośa) through diet and discipline."Haṭha Yoga is mainly for this purification. Haṭha means you need extra attention, extra willpower; it means you need discipline." "Our life is based on nourishment. Our health depends on nourishment. Our illnesses depend on nourishment." … read more »
Be in the living presence of gurdev
A morning satsang webcast on the essential pillars of spiritual progress."Two things are very important. The first is called motivation... The second is the practice—to be with, to be there." "Yoga, as I always say, is not for the general. Yoga is individual. Especially when the … read more »
Pranayama is divine science
An evening discourse on the spiritual science of prāṇāyāma and the nature of life force."Life is the breath, and breath is the life." "Prāṇāyāma is the divine science. Prāṇāyāma is life, not a source of life, but itself is life." The speaker delivers a comprehensive talk on prāṇāyāma, explaining it … read more »
Yoga is the way to selfrealisation
A spiritual discourse on yoga, daily life, and self-realization."Self-realization means the realization of the ātmā. As long as we will be aware about the soul, we will experience pain, pleasure, happiness, unhappiness, and so on." "Yoga is the way to world peace, and yoga … read more »
Yoga is a cosmic dance
A morning satsang discourse on Lord Śiva, spiritual discipline, and karma yoga."Śiva means pure. Satyam Śivam Sundaram. Satyam, truth. Śiva is the truth." "Nothing in this creation and in this world is selfless... So when we are doing only that, 'This is for me, only for me, … read more »
Your aim is atma bodha
A discourse on the essence of yoga philosophy and spiritual practice, focusing on Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras and Advaita Vedānta."Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ. It is to withdraw your thoughts from different objects, not only from the outer world but also your inner world." "Ātmā Cintan means 'I am the ātmā. I am not the body. I am … read more »
Life is change
A satsang discourse on accepting life's constant changes and maintaining spiritual practice."Wise are they who just observe the changes. The change is like the flowing of water in a river." "Your heart was empty, and these troubles were waiting and waiting for the opportunity, the chance to … read more »
Mantra and meditation
A satsang on the role of mantra in meditation, addressing common obstacles."When you meditate, the mantra must be repeated with a mālā or without a mālā. The mantra is the torchlight for you to go through that jungle in darkness." "Meditation which doesn't have mantra is like … read more »
Purify the lake of svadisthana
A spiritual lecture on the cosmic Śakti and the science of Kuṇḍalinī awakening."Only the consciousness can do nothing, or only the Śakti can do nothing. There must be a coordination between the two, and that is called the Śakti of Yoga." "The force within this which will guide … read more »
Change your inner climate
A spiritual discourse on inner transformation and sustainability."The hot climate is within the human. The hot climate is within the human thoughts. Everything is created by the mental pollution of the humans." "Peace begins from one heart, and charity begins from one home... … read more »
Do not forget your destination
A spiritual discourse using a parable about the Kalpavṛkṣa, the wish-fulfilling tree, to illustrate the dangers of desire and the mind."Under this tree, whatever you wish or whatever you think comes true." "We are all slaves of the mind, and this mind will destroy us one day." The speaker narrates a detailed story of a desert … read more »
Yoga creates balance
An evening satsang on achieving harmony between body, mind, and soul."This body is made out of five elements: ether, fire, air, water, and earth." "Yoga means balancing principle... Where there is a balance, there is a harmony." Swami Paramananda delivers a discourse exploring the nature of … read more »
Harmony for body mind and soul
A lecture on achieving harmony through yoga in daily life, delivered in Szeged, Hungary."Many, many problems are created out of emotional problems. These may be connected with the family, with parents, partners, children, your colleagues at your job..." "Where every day is the satsa g, but bhagīsuī jana pavé. … read more »
One God in all of us
A spiritual discourse delivered during the Christmas season."Mahatma Gandhījī said, 'Mother Earth has enough for everyone's needs, but not for everyone's greed.'" "The wise one said, 'We all on this planet are made out of five elements.' And all we have the same … read more »
Knowledge is a blessing from God
A morning satsang on preserving spiritual wisdom and the master-disciple tradition."Wisdom, the knowledge, is something incomparable... When you die, your abilities and knowledge vanish." "Holy Gurujī said, 'If a king is alive, he can give his kingdom to anyone he wishes. But when he dies, he … read more »
Born incarnated manifested
A spiritual discourse on the distinctions between ordinary birth, enlightened saints, and divine incarnations."The soul is an identity card, your identity card of your existence in this universe. As long as your karma exists... your identity, your presence." "Where there is love, there is freedom. And where there is … read more »
Sri Mahaprabhuji incarnation of Lord Vishnu
A satsang commemorating the Mahāsamādhi of Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī."Mahāprabhujī was born with all the divine kalās, all divine siddhis. The difference between an incarnation and a Siddha is this: one is born or incarnated with all the spiritual divine powers." "A self-realized soul, an … read more »
Be a candle of wisdom
A spiritual discourse on the symbolism of light and the Maṇipūra chakra, drawing from Hindu and Jewish traditions."Each of us does have that tiny light of God within. Ourselves, we cannot be Kṛṣṇa... But still, we have the same light, and we can give this light to enlighten the world: the light of … read more »
Unity of Master and disciple
An evening satsang reflecting on a youth conference and expounding on spiritual philosophy, vegetarianism, and conscious living."Life is flowing like a river, and many things flow together. Suddenly, a small island appears, and the river is divided. But after some time... the separated streams merge again into one lake and ultimately into … read more »
Achievment ends all struggling
A spiritual discourse on maintaining discipline and seeking grace in one's practice."Your spiritual journey from the beginning day till now is a process. As soon as there is a lack of discipline, the process suffers." "Therefore, coming together, having satsa g together, having darśan—you can't compare it … read more »
Your faith is Your liberator
A satsang discourse on the purpose and mission of human life, delivered on the festival of Daśarā."Every day we should ask: What is the mission of my life? The prime mission of human life is self-realization, Ātmā-jñāna." "God does not want these tricks. God Kṛṣṇa, Gopāla, is happy when you are doing … read more »
God dwells in the pure heart
A morning satsang on Navaratri addressing conscious living, universal love, and global responsibility."Humans should not think they are very clever and wise and that God loves only them. This is the biggest mistake humans have made and are making." "Your duty is also to respect the holy creation … read more »
Clean Your Inner Conflicts
A satsang discourse on the practical application of yoga philosophy in daily life."Yoga in daily life is not limited only to one’s own health, but also involves people, our society, and even our entire planet." "Polish your stone. You yourself are one of the most precious stones. It … read more »
Your Gurudev is Divine Mother
A spiritual discourse on the two kinds of mothers and divine identity."One kind of mother all human beings have when they get birth from a lady... The other, specially mentioned in the Vedas and Upanishads, is the kind of mother, she being called as Mūlādhārā, mother." "You … read more »
How to become one with the Supreme
A satsang discourse on the spiritual lineage and the grace of the Guru."Parāśa makes iron into gold, but Gurudeva makes the disciple also into Gurudeva." "Only that water will be Ga gājala which remains in the Ga gā." Swami Avatarpuri recounts divine visions and inspirations received during a … read more »
Science of Yoga
A spiritual discourse on chakras, kuṇḍalinī, and the yogic path to Self-realization, delivered on a full moon day."Yoga is a science of body, mind, and consciousness to liberate the soul and to attain Self-realization." "The aim of practicing yoga, meditation, or prayer... is to finish all the borders, limitless, and that is Brahman." … read more »
Spiritual sadhana will liberate You
A spiritual discourse on human consciousness, karma, and life's purpose."Spirituality means purity—crystal clear, transparent, divine consciousness. It is the heart in which the name of God dwells." "Karma is the philosophy of action and reaction... Good action will have a good reaction, and negative actions … read more »
Prana is the source of our life
A spiritual discourse on the essence of prāṇa (life force) and its cultivation through prāṇāyāma, diet, and lifestyle."Prāṇa is not oxygen. Prāṇa is not the breath. And Prāṇa is not what you derive from food. It is something very different." "Practicing Prāṇāyāma means taking care of your food. First is Āhāra (diet), and … read more »