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Chakras and Kundalini
A lecture introducing the concepts of Kuṇḍalinī and the chakras, dedicated to the Association of Deaf-Blind People Dodir."Yoga is not a religion; it's not a philosophy. It's not a dogma, but it is the eternal principle in this universe." "Awakening of the kuṇḍalinī is divine... you feel happy like in the lap of … read more »
Farewelling Holy Guruji
A documentary on the mahāsamādhi and spiritual succession of Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī."Gurujī spent 80 years in his physical body as a living blessing." "The tradition is that the heir is announced after 16 days." The film recounts the passing of Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī (Holi Gurujī) in 2003 … read more »
Filter your thoughts
A satsang discourse on Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras and the discipline required to master the mind's fluctuations (vṛttis)."Patañjali said discipline is the most important thing. You cannot begin, nor can you be successful, if you have no discipline in yoga." "Patañjali said that through the practice of yoga, you control your vṛttis, your … read more »
Look through your mask
A satsang discourse on prosperity, cleanliness, and spiritual practice."Lakṣmī likes always cleanness. She goes only there where there is purification, cleanness: clean dress, clean bed, clean room... and clean heart and clean thoughts." "Through the svādhyāya and through the manana... try to feel yourself … read more »
Learn to endure Ramayana
A discourse on the prophecy of Nārada Muni regarding the destiny of Pārvatī."People will always think that she has no qualities. She will have little glory, he thinks. And also, she will be separated from her parents." "Though the destiny is not changeable, but still, I have some … read more »
Parvatis sacrifice Ramayana
A discourse on the story of Satī from the Rāmāyaṇa, focusing on her sorrow and the consequences of doubt."Lord, at the house of my father, there is a big festival. If you permit me, Lord Merciful One, I may go there with great respect to see that festival." "Therefore, that Lord Śiva, who has … read more »
Do not be a lonely drop Ramayana
A spiritual discourse on the power of satsa g and the story of Satī's penance."Many have to come together, like one drop of fog... This is what satsa g means: where many come together, they build a very strong spiritual unity and power." "Whoever goes to satsa g, who is … read more »
Knowledge: The Key to Liberation - Aparokshanubhuti
A spiritual discourse on Jñāna-yoga and the path to Self-realization."Knowledge is the door, the open door, to Self-realization. And where Self-realization is present... there is no door." "Śa karācārya says, 'Know thyself.' 'Know thyself' means you know all, everything. If you do not know thyself, … read more »
Moksha siddhi aparokshanubhuti
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and the path to self-realization, drawing from the teachings of Śa karācārya."The reality of your jewellery is gold, not the form. Similarly, there are different living beings... but the reality within them is only one, and that is the Ātmā." "Therefore, all who wish to walk the … read more »
What can we do for the ancestors
A discourse on ancestral liberation, spiritual debts, and family dharma."Liberation is not only dependent on this world. Death means nothing; it is liberation." "The first main dharma of one who is born is that we should liberate our ancestors." The speaker addresses the crucial topic … read more »
Clean Your Consciousness
A satsang discourse on death, spiritual practice, and renunciation."We can only accompany a person until their last breath. We can offer warmth, give a feeling of comfort, instill trust, read sacred scriptures, and speak about God, about the light, about the journey into another … read more »
The shapes of God
A spiritual discourse explaining the symbolism of creation through Vedic cosmology."Our consciousness extends as far back as we can think—into the past, the present, and the future with our memories." "In the mythological image, it is said that beneath the water in the ocean rests the … read more »
Understanding Yoga
A discourse on the nature of consciousness, yoga, and spiritual life."Yoga is as old as our universe. Yoga is the very first awakening force or power in the awakening of consciousness." "Yoga means union: the union of individual consciousness with divine consciousness." The speaker delivers an … read more »
What is Purusha Aparokshanubhuti
A philosophical discourse on distinguishing the eternal Self (Ātman/Puruṣa) from the impermanent body."The body is born, grows, ages, becomes ill, and will die. But the Ātman is not born, does not grow old, does not become ill, and will not die." "I am the Ātman of all. I … read more »
What is Knowledge Aparokshanubhuti
A spiritual discourse on the nature of knowledge, the self, and the distinction between the body and the Ātman."Knowledge is pure, immovable, and endless. Ātman itself is knowledge." "Do not compare your body with mine. Under no circumstances should you say, I am this. It is my body, but I am a breather." A … read more »
We are cosmic travelers
A discourse on the teachings of Śa karācārya and the path to self-realization."Śa karācārya says there is no difference. He gives many examples to make clear that there is no difference." "Thus, Śa karācārya says: Know thyself. Do not identify yourself with your worries, with your illness, with … read more »
Mantra is a cosmic language
A spiritual discourse on the nature and practice of mantra."A particular sound indicates something to us. In this way, when the yogīs began to meditate and expanded their consciousness into the universe, they first found a great, great power." "Man' is the mind, and 'tra' … read more »
What is hidden in muladhar
A spiritual discourse on the Mūlādhāra chakra, destiny, and yogic practice."Destiny was created first, and destiny is created individually. We should blame no one. We are ourselves responsible for our destiny." "In order to remove the mala, vikṣepa and āvaraṇa, then we come to the mūlādhāra … read more »
God shall never disappoint you
An evening satsang on awakening to one's divine nature and the purpose of human life."Spiritual activities are those where we speak of tolerance, love, understanding, harmony, and peace." "If you know yourself, you will know everything. If you do not know yourself, you know nothing." Swami Paramananda addresses a gathering, … read more »
The self on time waves
A satsang on yoga philosophy and the awakening of consciousness through chakra practice."Yoga is a balancing principle which balances the entire universe. Visible and invisible elements are balanced by some cosmic power. That cosmic power is known as yoga." "Unless we change our qualities, we cannot become one … read more »
Work is a life beauty
A spiritual discourse on karma yoga, selfless service, and inner practice."Two things are very important: the first is practice, and the second is working. We must work. Work is the beauty of life, but this work should be positive, selfless service." "All that he did was … read more »
Kundalini yoga science
A lecture on the science of Yoga, consciousness, and the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī energy."Yoga is a balancing principle. It balances our body, mind, consciousness, emotions, and intellect, harmonizing our inner self." "The most terrible tragedy for a human is to die without God-realization. But God-realization cannot occur unless you … read more »
Transform yourself through yoga
A spiritual discourse on world peace, self-inquiry, and the science of yoga."With weapons, with guns, you cannot bring peace. But with flowers and with love, you can bring peace to the world." "If you know who you are, you know God. Know everything, therefore it is said, … read more »
Ego is blinded by maya
A storytelling session about the divine sage Nārada's test by illusion and desire."Physically, he was departing, but mentally and emotionally, he remained there." "God said, 'If a person is ill and asks for some medicine, the doctor will not give it to him.'" The narrator recounts the tale … read more »
Only wisdom can digest ego
A spiritual discourse using the story of Nārada to illustrate the dangers of ego and the play of divine illusion (māyā)."Success may be achieved, but if that success becomes infected with ego, it can be lost again." "The merciful Lord, the Lord of Lakṣmī, now activated His māyā, and now this will get very hard." The … read more »
Pride is an ego trap
A spiritual discourse on the power of speech, ego, and divine play, using the story of Nārada."One should be very careful in saying something to someone. If you throw a stone, it doesn't matter who is in the front; the stone will hit that person." "No one is wise and no one … read more »
The blessed day of guru purnima
A satsang discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."Guru Pūrṇimā is the day when, for the first time, the light of the sun was descending on this planet." "Lucky are they who can be with the Master. And also, lucky or fortunate are they, … read more »
You are not your traits
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the Self and jñāna, or liberating knowledge."I am the Saccidānanda-Svarūpa, Brahman. I am nothing—this body, this mind, these emotions." "Nirguṇa means... I am without Guṇas or I am formless. If that is not a form at all, then it does not take … read more »
What a Knowing Person Thinks
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and self-knowledge based on the works of Śa karācārya."Where there is duality, there is change or an end. Where there is no dualism, there is unity." "Know thyself' is the answer to all your questions. 'Know thyself' is salvation from all the problems." A … read more »
The power of tapasya
A spiritual discourse narrating the story of Pārvatī's resolve to perform austerities."In the dream, I saw a beautiful Brahmin... He said, 'O Pārvatī, the words of Nārada are the truth, the reality... go and perform sādhanā—tapasyā, austerity.'" "Tapasya is to endure something. All kinds of difficulties, which … read more »
God knows your love
A narrative discourse exploring Lord Śiva's inner conflict and the nature of devotion through a mythological story."God gives back what we have. So it is His mercy which leads here and there, without expectation." "God, please, you can take everything away, or may I lose everything, but not one thing: my belief, … read more »
Truth is not easy to digest
A spiritual discourse exploring the divine play (līlā) of God and the human difficulty in understanding it."Even the wise are sometimes mistaken in comprehending the play of God." "Often we think the Master doesn't love us, he has forgotten us. And we think this. It is your thinking, it is not his … read more »
Only devotion will quench your thirst
A spiritual discourse using the river Saryu as a metaphor for divine love and purification."Only by the name of God, through your mantra, can you purify your mind." "Anyone can disappoint us, but be sure that God will never disappoint us." A speaker delivers a teaching on the bank of … read more »
Atma is your best friend
A spiritual discourse on the three essential practices for a yogi."Manana means to overthink—to overthink about your life, your work, your family situation. Where is the problem?" "Svādhyāya means: sva means the self, adhyāya means the chapter. Read the chapter of your life." Swami Avatarpuri explains … read more »
Who is your meditation dedicated to
A discourse on the glory and transformative power of the Rāmcaritamānas scripture."By listening to this holy book, one realizes śānti, peace." "Happy and lucky and fortunate are they in whose mind is dwelling the divine play of God." The speaker expounds on the Rāmcaritamānas, describing it as … read more »
Spirit mind and soul
A spiritual discourse on the nature of practice, impurity, and self-inquiry."Spirituality means purity. The word 'spirituality' originates from the spirit, the individual spirit." "Every negative movement—physical, mental, or verbal—that occurs through our being places a thin layer over our soul, like the layers between an onion's … read more »
The Joy of Good Health
A public lecture and yoga demonstration on health, spirituality, and self-realization."One of the first medical systems on this planet began from Satya Yuga... Āyurveda is as old as this, from the Satyuga, Dhanvantari's time." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health... The first … read more »
Everything Comes Back to You
A spiritual discourse on the Vishuddhi (throat) chakra, using mythology and a parable to illustrate themes of purification, wisdom, and handling life's poisons."Viśuddhi. Viśuddhi Chakra. The name is beautiful: Viśuddha." "Your thoughts will be transmitted, and God will inscribe your thoughts. Where? In the list of your destiny. You receive it back." The speaker narrates the myth of … read more »
The Vishuddhi Cleanses from Toxins
A satsang discourse on the Satya Yuga, spiritual principles, and the Viśuddhi chakra."Right now we are together in the Satya-Yuga, in Satsang. And so now, in this very moment, we are all in Satya-Yuga, the golden age." "Viśuddhi Cakra is a connecting station from where consciousness moves from … read more »
Do not Judge
A spiritual discourse on integrating yogic principles into everyday routines."Yoga in Daily Life is nothing but yoga itself. But of course it has a meaning, very great meanings: for everyday life, what to do every day according to yogic principles." "From tomorrow onward... when you … read more »
Ahar Vihar Achar Vichar
A public talk on yoga, health, and holistic well-being."Happiness is good health. Nothing else can make us truly happy." "Yoga means harmony: harmony of body, mind, emotion, intellect, memory, and consciousness; harmony with nature." Swami Paramadvaiti addresses an audience in Sarajevo, introducing the core … read more »
Yoga for body breath and mind
A lecture on the eight limbs of yoga, based on the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali."Patañjali put the yoga system together, but yoga is not limited to him; yoga is very, very ancient." "Prāṇa is not oxygen; it is completely different. Prāṇa is like cement that holds bricks together." Swami Anandakumar … read more »
The Fire of three tapas
A spiritual discourse on mantra, meditation, and overcoming life's obstacles."Whatever we begin, we try to purify, and it functions. Believing does not change reality, and not believing also does not change reality." "Meditation without mantra is like a statue. And when you have mantra, that … read more »
Meditation completes Yoga
A spiritual discourse on the nature of yoga, meditation, and consciousness, delivered on a full moon evening."Yoga is that which unites the space and consciousness, balances, harmonizes. So it literally means the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "Meditation is a key to yoga. Without meditation, yoga cannot be … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Sadhana liberates us from sadness
A spiritual discourse on overcoming fear and attaining liberation."The whole purpose of the prayers, meditations, mantras, spiritual life, and everything is that they lead us from unreality to reality, lead us from darkness to the light, and lead us from mortality to immortality." "O … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - The three tapas as obstacles
An evening satsang on invoking divine grace and overcoming obstacles through disciplined practice."To have a successful sādhanā, successful work, one must remember God Gaṇeśa." "Practice, practice, practice. I told you yesterday, This body is the temple of the disease." A spiritual teacher addresses practitioners live and via webcast … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Nine inner obstacles
A spiritual discourse on the pursuit of true happiness and the obstacles on the path."Every entity wishes for happiness. No one wishes for unhappiness or trouble." "Real happiness is in ātmā jñāna, in brahma jñāna." Swami Avatarpuri reflects on the universal hunger for happiness, contrasting worldly pursuits with the true … read more »
Patanjalis Yogasutras - Mantra guides and guards you
A discourse on the spiritual path of sādhanā, obstacles, and the necessity of the Guru's grace."Life is a challenge, a struggle, and very mysterious. Despite all this, human life holds the opportunity to attain self-realization or divine realization, to become one with Brahman, which is the main aim of human life." … read more »
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 »