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Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 3
Speeches of many Indian honorable guests.Honoring the mother in general and particularly Holy Mataji, Sadhvi Punyanand Puri Ji, in Hindi language. Swami Premanandji sais: today something comes to an end but every end is a new beginning. On this auspicious day … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 2
It is the Hindu tradition that every festival is celebrated with bhajan singing during the whole night until the morning.Bhajans are expressions of the divine, the truth, bhakti, devotion and they contain the wisdom of the saints. Countless bhajans where sung during this night in honor of Holy Mataji.Sadhvi Punyanand Puri Ji Maharaj Ki Jay
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 1
Samskaras are the turning points of life and they are celebrated in Hindu tradition.Celebrations are very important ingredients of Samskaras. They directly or indirectly involve our respected elders,scholars, near and dear ones. Samskaras are great, time-tested tools in our traditional systems which help carve out a great personality. The … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
Morning program with swami Jasraj, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We are very quick to judge everything. It is not easy to understand the acts of the Guru. We do not know what all is behind of that. The Guru can transform the disciple. When the … read more »
What is inside we do not know
Evening satsang with Swamiji, Jadan Ashram, India This soul, the Jivatman came to this world according to the past karmas, the destiny.It is that destiny which plays the game with the soul, what the soul is experiencing. All kind of happenings in this life, pleasant and unpleasant. Blessed are they which came to this planet and where … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 9
Swamiji expresses his thankfulness to those Bhaktas which did their Seva in helping and organizing the Gurupurnima festival.Swamiji says: It is not my Ashram, it is not your Ashram, it is everybody’s Ashram. After celebrating Gurupurnima more than 24 hours, the festival ends with the morning prayer.
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/Part 8
Swamiji expresses his thankfulness to those Bhaktas which did their Seva in helping and organizing the Gurupurnima festival.Swamiji says: It is not my Ashram, it is not your Ashram, it is everybody’s Ashram. Many bajans were sung.
Gurupurnima celebration 2011
Many beautiful bhajans where sung in the glory of the Guru and Gurupurnima.Some people find it boring, some like it for a while and then they disappear. Some like it so much that they become one with that environment, they remain and they listen. They feel in their … read more »
Juga Juga Jivo Maheshwaranand - Bhajan
Many beautiful bhajans where sung in the glory of the Guru and Gurupurnima.Rajastan Bajan band singing Bajan "Juga Juga Jivo Maheshwaranand"
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 5
The message of Gurupurnima to the whole world is transmitted in different languages.In French, German, Italian, Marwari, Slovenian, Croatian and from Swamiji in English language. Purna means completeness. Whatever comes from the complete is complete and what remains that is also complete. The aim of the celebration of … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 2
Gurupurnima is a traditional festival celebrated by Hindus.On this day, disciples offer Pooja, worship and pay respect to their Guru, their Spiritual Guide. It falls on the day of full moon,Purnima in the month of July. Hindus celebrate it in the honor of … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 4
The message of Gurupurnima to the whole world is transmitted in different languages.In French, German, Italian, Marwari, Slovenian, Croatian and from Swamiji in English language. Purna means completeness. Whatever comes from the complete is complete and what remains that is also complete. The aim of the celebration of … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 1
Gurupurnima is a traditional festival celebrated by Hindus.On this day, disciples offer Pooja, worship and pay respect to their Guru, their Spiritual Guide. It falls on the day of full moon,Purnima in the month of July. Hindus celebrate it in the honor of … read more »
Satsang with Swamiji
Satsang in Hindi and German language on the occasion of the evening before Gurupurnima celebrations.Happy are they which are personally with Gurudev on this day and happy are they also, which are joining in with their love, feelings and thoughts. The evening is traditionally accompanied by many bhajans. Om Vishwa … read more »
In satsang all stress is released
Evening satsang with swamiji, Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Living with the rhythm of nature, after sunset people are coming home, joining the family, performing pooja, prayer and singing bhajans. Satsang is a spiritual gathering which creates a spiritual, harmonious atmosphere. Satsang is a kind … read more »
Guruvakya can protect you
Evening satsang with swamiji, Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Stories are life guidance. We do believe in the holy books and the words of the saints, means Guruvakya. If we do not follow, we will not receive the blessings. There are many kind of nourishments. … read more »
Yoga leads to oneness
Evening satsang with Swamiji, Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Yoga is what the humans need to become one. What is the difference between unity and separation? Unity dwells in happiness and bliss, separation dwells in sorrows and the feeling of being lost. Yoga means to … read more »
We need Lord Ganesha
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Jadan, India.It is ancient tradition from ages and ages, whatever we begin, first we call Lord Ganesha for our success, to remove all obstacles and to fulfill our wish. He is the giver of happiness, the Lord … read more »
Mantra creates a beautiful mind
Evening satsang with Swami Premanandji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Mantra is a great tool for our mind. How to understand the mind? We cannot control or convert our mind. What is now the mind? Mantras exist in every tradition. MAN means mind and TRA means … read more »
What makes me human?
A discourse on the purpose of human life and holistic health through yoga."Negative qualities make, in human form, asuras. So first, humans have to realize, discover, and awaken the human qualities." "Yoga in Daily Life has got the main principles: physical health, mental health, social health, spiritual health, … read more »
Evening satsang with bajans, Jadan
Evening satsang with bajans in the memory of the Holy Mataji.
Purna means complete
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life, beginning with devotional chanting."Where there is ignorance, there is suffering. Where there is suffering, there is struggling." "Therefore, manuṣya kā śarīra sādhanā ke rūpa meṁ, hameṁ ye milā hai. (Therefore, this human body has been given to us as … read more »
Evening with Rajastan bhajan band from Jadan
A devotional song and discourse on divine grace and the path of the saints."Drink from the cup filled with the nectar of the saints." "The compassionate One erases the burdens of countless lifetimes." The video features a lyrical, repetitive chant praising the nectar of saintly company and devotion, invoking … read more »
Blessing from holy mother
A satsang discourse on Sanātana Dharma and the sacred rites for a holy mother."Sanātana Dharma is known as eternal Dharma. It is the first Dharma known, even in the Vedas, which are the first scriptures or holy books in the world, written more than 10,000 years ago." "Brahma Satya, … read more »
Mantra gives us peace
"Regardless of what you are doing or how disturbed you may feel by external events, your spiritual practice and the repetition of mantra over time make it easier to return to your center whenever needed." "We all move in the world... but if we can maintain a silence, a peace, at our center, then everything else functions better." Using analogies from boxing, rainwater harvesting, and agriculture, he explains how mantra … read more »
Part 1: The Awakening of Consciousness: Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras
A lecture on Kundalini, chakras, and the science of yoga."Yoga is not a religion, it is not a philosophy, it is not a dogma, but it is the eternal principle in this universe, like the cosmic consciousness itself." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī is a … read more »
Der Koerper ist Unwirklichkeit
A spiritual discourse on Advaita Vedānta, focusing on discerning the true Self from illusion."Your Self is never sick and your Self is never sad. Your Self was never born and will never die." "Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā. Brahman, the highest Self, is the truth, and the world is the … read more »
Was ist dein Ziel
A spiritual discourse contrasting two approaches to life and emphasizing purposeful, conscious living."One type takes life very lightly and tells themselves everything is nonsense; nothing matters... Another type of people... would like to get something out of this life. They do not want to waste it." "Time always … read more »
Wissen und Spiritualitaet sind nicht messbar
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the Self and disciplined practice."Do not think about how valuable you are. Do not wonder if you are a diamond. Just think and be a diamond." "Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. You should control your … read more »
Yoga und naturtherapie
A discourse on yoga as a holistic system for health and natural therapy."Normally, one feels an improvement in physical health within three days, or at most a week. It is perceptible and visible on one's own body." "Our body is also composed of the five elements: water, air, … read more »
Glory of god is endless (Ramayana)
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, July 2001
Mind is a shadow of your body
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, July 2001
Make order in your life
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, December 2000
Life is a change
A spiritual discourse on impermanence and the urgency of spiritual practice during a Guru Purnima retreat."Concentrate on your sādhanā. If you repeat your problems to someone again and again, it will not help you solve them; it will only create more problems." "Time will not wait for us—not so near, not … read more »
Be a diamond
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, December 2000
Mahaprabhuji is endless joy
A satsang discourse on the duality of worldly joy and the singular refuge of divine grace."The joy of the joyous is very short, but the suffering of the joyous is longer." "He can give you everything, but he can’t give you what he can give you. We need only confidence, that’s … read more »
Science of chakras
An introductory lecture on yoga philosophy, culminating in a practical demonstration for activating healing energy."Yoga means union—the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "In every creature, human or animal, where there is life, there is a light of God. That is God, the Creator of all creatures." … read more »
Awakening of muladhar
A lecture on the Mūlādhāra chakra, karma, and associated yoga practices."Prārabdha, or karma prārabdha, first your destiny is created, and then your body." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means wisdom. You become very wise, you become self-confident." The speaker delivers an in-depth explanation of the root … read more »
Farewelling Holy Guruji
Holy Gurujis farewall in Jadan, India, November 2003
Build your intellect supportive
A spiritual discourse on maintaining clarity of purpose and guarding against negative influences."Your aim should be clear. Nothing can change me. The sun and moon can change their direction, but I will not change my direction." "One stupid thought, one stupid person can destroy all your spiritual sādhanā, … read more »
Everything is in your hands
A discourse on the initiation of eight new sannyāsīs and the principle of personal responsibility."Whether this bird is alive or dead depends on your hands. That I cannot say to you. That depends on you." "Everything is in your hands; your enlightenment is in your hands. Your liberation is in … read more »
Benefit is in the valuating
A spiritual discourse on the value of devotion and personal responsibility in spiritual progress."The benefit lies in the value, the price. Loss and gain is in the bhāva." "My dear, if the bird is alive or dead, that I cannot tell you, because its life is in your hands." … read more »
Cultivate good vritis
A satsang discourse on spiritual discipline and thought mastery."Discipline requires a great deal of energy... We should listen to our body, listen to our mind, listen to our soul, and then decide." "Patañjali says that mental restlessness, stress, all these things in which you … read more »
How to control vritis
A discourse on Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras, focusing on mind control and self-realization."Yogaś citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ. Through the practice of yoga, you control the citta vṛtti—the modifications of the mind." "tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe avasthānam. When your vṛttis are under control, at that time, the seer... becomes fixed or … read more »
Have a discipline of a river
A spiritual discourse on achieving union with the Divine through surrender and mental discipline."Yoga means union. This union is between the individual... and God. When one becomes one with God, there is no more māyā or kāyā." "Patañjali says, 'Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ.' Through yoga practice, you pacify all the vṛttis … read more »
You are your own obstacle on the path
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind through yoga and ancient wisdom."Patañjali says, 'Discipline. Control the vṛttis, and become one with yourself.'" "As long as you think that no one likes you, yes, no one will like you, or at least you will feel that no one … read more »
In the home of the soul
Summer 2003.in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture
Yoga sutras psychology
A discourse on the psychology of yoga and the cultivation of discipline, drawing on the teachings of Patañjali."Patañjali was one of the greatest psychologists. For those who study psychology and have tried to solve the problem of the human mind, it is best to study his work." "Patañjali says in his sūtras, at … read more »
In the bliss of bhajans
Bhajans from different ashrams in India
Ashram is a transitory place
A satsang talk on spiritual transformation within ashram life."These pieces of pink stones, it is like us... and the workshop where they bring these pink stones is like this ashram." "Yoga is love. Yoga is joy... it's a very, very important part of any … read more »