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Parents do the biggest Sadhana
It is a gift in life to have good parents.If our parents can offer us balance, then we can offer it to others, and if you are parents, you can offer love to your children and they can offer it to others. Parenthood is a … read more »
Hari Hi Om Tat Sat
A spiritual discourse on the nature of reality, illusion, and the search for truth."Problems are created by our body, our mind, our intellect, or our emotions." "Vedānta says finally, 'Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā.' When you ask what is the truth, then realize the Brahman." The lecturer delivers an evening … read more »
We shall give happiness to others
Swami Avatarpuri and Swami Rajendrapuri, disciples of the Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul are chanting Vedic mantras.Knowledge is life. Without knowledge there is very little difference between humans and animals. Granthas and Shastras are Holy Scriptures where you can get information, answers and inspirations. The essence of all of them together has … read more »
The purpose of the human life is to know first thyself
A spiritual discourse on realizing the oneness of God and the nature of true devotion."All scriptures—the Vedas, Upanishads, Quran, Bible, Torah, Ramayana, Gita—proclaim one truth: there is only one God." "Without satsa g, one cannot be colored by Hari. Without satsa g, there is no true vairāgya." The lecturer addresses … read more »
The guidance of a Guru is a lifelong task
A devotee's personal testimony on the power of the Guru-disciple relationship."For every bhakta, Gurudev's coming is a moment of joy. The lotus of the Anāhata fully opens, the mind becomes peaceful, the Ātmā feels bliss, and the intellect is erased in a positive sense." "How else … read more »
The heart of the saints is like an ocean, everybody has space in it
A satsang reflecting on a pilgrimage to Mount Abu and the spiritual significance of the full moon."The man at the toll gate said, 'Oh, you are from Jadan? Really? Gurujī stayed for two months in the house next to mine in 1983.'" "Kabīr Dāsjī said, 'Between God and saints, there is no … read more »
Is suffering the human most enjoyable toy?
A spiritual discourse on transforming suffering into liberation through longing and inner practice."Suffering is humanity's most enjoyable toy... It's a great tool in our life." "If you would just invest a small part of that longing, what you have for me, towards God, where would you be now?" … read more »
We are responsible for what will be tomorrow
A satsang discourse on navigating the spiritual challenges of the current age."How you are living today shows what you were doing yesterday. What you are doing today will show how you will live tomorrow." "If you put 'ku' in front of sa ga, you get kusa ga—the … read more »
The Nāḍīs, Cakras, and the Mūlādhāra Foundation
A spiritual lecture on the nāḍīs, cakras, and the foundational Mūlādhāra Cakra."The Mūlādhāra Cakra is at the bottom of the spinal column. It is a border between animal and human consciousness." "Destiny was created first, and destiny is created individually. We should blame no one. We are … read more »
The Power and Practice of Mantra
A spiritual discourse on the nature, power, and practice of mantra."Mantra is known as vibration, mantra is known as resonance, mantra is known as sound, and mantra is known as God itself." "The mantra functions as a filtering system. It filters all the negative energy and … read more »
The Third Eye and the Awakening of the Mūlādhāra Cakra
A spiritual discourse on the third eye and the Mūlādhāra Cakra."The third eye signifies wisdom. All your karmas will be burned, and everything becomes pure." "When we begin to awaken the Mūlādhāra Cakra, it is a wonderful feeling. You feel like you are coming out of … read more »
The Light of Life and the Path to Liberation
An evening satsang on the purpose of human life and the path to spiritual liberation."Everything in this world is possible easily, but it is rare to come to satsa g or spiritual activities." "Spirituality is purity, clarity, pure consciousness, pure mind, pure thoughts, pure behaviors. Purity is very important." The … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: Union, Harmony, and Self-Knowledge
A public lecture on integrating yoga philosophy and practice into daily life, focusing on self-knowledge and chakra awakening."Yoga is a balancing principle which balances the entire universe. Where there is balance, there is harmony." "Unless we change our qualities, we cannot become one with God. Human qualities are love, understanding, kindness, mercifulness, helping, … read more »
The Science of Yoga and the Awakening of Inner Energy
A lecture on the science of Kundalini yoga, consciousness, and world peace."Yoga is a balancing principle that harmonizes our body, mind, consciousness, emotions, and intellect." "The most terrible tragedy that can befall a human is to die without God-realization. But God-realization cannot take place unless you realize … read more »
A Call for Peace and Self-Realization
A public lecture 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." "Nothing belongs to us, says the wise man. The yogīs said, 'Nothing belongs to us. … read more »
The River of Selfless Service
A satsang discourse on karma yoga, selfless service, and spiritual practice."Work is the beauty of life, but this work should be positive, selfless service." "All that he did is for himself, for his soul, for his liberation." The lecturer addresses ashram residents, praising their recent karma … read more »
Laghu Vishnu Yagya (3/3), Jadan Ashram
Laghu Vishnu Yagya from Jadan Ashram
Wissen der Schluessel zur Befreiung (Aparokshanubhuti)
Vienna, June 2000
Sri Devpurijis Gnade
Vienna, June 2000
The Essence of Advaita and the Path to Self-Realization
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and the path to Self-realization, drawing from Shankaracharya's teachings."Advaita asserts there is no separate individual self; there is only the One." "To realize your Self is Ātmajñāna. While there are many types of knowledge, the highest is Self-realization." The speaker expounds on the core … read more »
Was koennen wir tun fuer die Ahnen
A spiritual discourse on ancestral liberation, dharma, and the debts of life."Liberation is not only dependent on this world. Death means nothing; it is liberation." "The first dharma that we bring... is that we should liberate our ancestors." The speaker delivers a comprehensive talk on the spiritual … read more »
Blicke in dich hinein (Aparokshanubhuti)
A discourse on the teachings of Adi Shankaracharya and the path to self-realization."Shankaracharya says there is no difference. He gives many, many examples in his teaching, and through these examples he brings clarity that there are no differences." "The seeker is searching for something serious. He understands what … read more »
Reinige deine bewusstsein
A spiritual discourse on death, realization, and the path to liberation."One comes alone and will go alone. Each of us has our own path, and death is like leaping into an empty space." "Life is a dream. The breath is never born and will never die. … read more »
Laghu Vishnu Yagya (2/3), Jadan Ashram
Laghu Vishnu Yagya from Jadan Ashram.Second part.
Laghu Vishnu Yagya (1/3), Jadan Ashram
Live webcast of Laghu Vishnu Yagya from Jadan Ashram, India.
Who are we to judge
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram.On the begining Swamiji is chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
Yoga verstehen
A spiritual discourse on the nature of consciousness and yoga."Yoga means balance—balance in the entire universe. All visible and invisible elements and principles are in harmony and balance through one power." "Yoga means union: the union of individual consciousness with divine consciousness. It takes a … read more »
Die gestalten Gottes
A spiritual discourse explaining consciousness through the symbolism of the five elements and Hindu mythology."For those who do not know its meaning, it can sound quite strange, like a joke or a fairy tale. But when one brings these symbols together and learns their meaning, everything becomes very clear." "God … read more »
Was ist Wissen (Aparokshanubhuti)
A spiritual discourse on the nature of knowledge, the self (Ātman), and the body."Knowledge is pure, immovable, and endless. Ātman itself is knowledge." "How can it be that you do not recognize this Ātman? ... If you do that, then you are truly an ignorant person or a fool." … read more »
Was ist Purusha (Aparokshanubhuti)
A philosophical discourse on the distinction between the eternal Self (Ātman/Puruṣa) and 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 does not die." "Ātman is Prakāśa (light) itself. How, then, … read more »
The Test of Nārada
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 »
Narada cursed Vishnu
A narration of the mythological story of Nārada's curse upon Lord Viṣṇu, followed by a discourse on its spiritual meaning."You made me a monkey, and I tell you, when you will be in great trouble, only the monkey will help you, nobody else." "The merciful Lord said, 'Nārada, that was all My icchā. It was … read more »
The Path of Pure Sādhanā: Anuṣṭhāna and the Lotus of Consciousness
A spiritual discourse on the practice of anuṣṭhāna and the nature of consciousness."Anuṣṭhāna is a very powerful sādhanā. It is done with a particular aim in life: to achieve a spiritual goal, to realize peace of mind, to purify the antaḥkaraṇa." "Ultimately, the God you are searching for … read more »
Pride is an ego trap
Lecture from Vep, Hungary, 2001
Only wisdom can digest ego
Lecture from Vep, Hungary
Self is happiness
A satsang discourse on the purpose of life, self-realization, and divine incarnation."The sense of life is to become happy and successful, to overcome all the suffering of past lives, and to become free from karmas." "Yoga means union, which unites our self to the Cosmic Self, which … read more »
The blessed day of Gurupurnima
A satsang discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."Gu means darkness, and ru means light. When the darkness disappears, the light appears." "Gurudev is the jewel of the Parāś, and the disciple is the iron. When the disciple comes to the Gurudev, he changes … read more »
Du bist nicht deine eigenschaften
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the realized Self and worldly perception."I am the one from whom peace is fully revealed. I am the form of Satchitānanda, Brahman." "I am nirguṇa, without qualities... I am niṣkriya... I am not the doer." A teacher expounds on the perspective … read more »
The Nature of the Knower and the Self
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and the nature of the Self, based on Śa karācārya's teachings."This body is full of vikāra. Some have a cough, some a cold, some have lung problems... But Ātman is not born; there is no change in your Ātman, and it will not die either." "If … read more »
Devik shakti
A spiritual discourse on the two fundamental forces of the universe, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti."Both forces, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti, exist. Devīśakti is positive power, and Āsurīśakti is negative power. But the origin of both is one: God Himself." "Thus, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti develop. The part of the power, the energy … read more »
Was ein wissender denkt
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and self-knowledge, focusing on Shankaracharya's "Aparokṣānubhūti." "I am Brahman alone. I am equanimous and peaceful. My characteristic, my Lakṣaṇa, is Sat-Chit-Ānanda." "‘Know thyself’ is the answer to all your questions. ‘Know thyself’ is salvation from all problems." A spiritual teacher explains … read more »
The Power of Tapasyā: Pārvatī's Resolve
A spiritual discourse narrating the story of Pārvatī's resolve to perform tapasyā (austerity) and explaining its power."Tapasya is the giver of happiness and the remover of all troubles." "Through the power of tapasyā, Brahmā is able to create this world. Through the power of that tapasyā... Viṣṇu is able to protect the … read more »
The Inner Conflict of Śiva
A narrative discourse exploring the inner conflict of Lord Śiva following Satī's test of Lord Rāma."Sometimes, to speak the truth is not easy. You hesitate to tell something; you do not want to lose face." "Therefore, God, please, you can take everything away, or may I lose everything, but not one … read more »
The fire of doubts
A storytelling session about the divine test of Satī from Hindu scripture."To see reality, to get a better view, you have to climb high up on the peak of the mountain." "The merciful Lord always takes care of the bhaktas." The narrator recounts the story of how … read more »
The Inscrutable Play of the Divine
A discourse on the divine play (Līlā) of God and the difficulty of understanding it."Often, people misunderstand God's play. This is especially true for those whose vision is narrowed by ignorance; they perceive God's actions as entirely different from what they are." "Many questions arise: How can God permit wars? … read more »
The Endless Glory of the Rāmāyaṇa
A discourse on the glory of the Rāmāyaṇa and the sacred city of Ayodhyā."The glory of God is Ānanda, endless. There is never an end to God’s glory." "In those hearts where God is known, that heart is a temple. Otherwise, it is a cave of the Rakṣasas, or … read more »
The River of the Heart
A spiritual discourse using the river Saryu as a metaphor for divine love and purification."The stream of love which flows from your heart—that is the beautiful river Saryu." "Only by the name of God, through your mantra, can you purify your mind." A speaker delivers an extended allegory, comparing the … read more »
The Lake of the Mind: An Introduction to the Rāmcaritamānas
An introductory discourse on the spiritual text Rāmcaritamānas."Our mind is a mighty elephant... It will find peace only if it finds a beautiful lake, with nice, cool water." "Happy and lucky and fortunate ones are they, in whose mind is dwelling the divine … read more »
Around the world - Yoga in Slovakia
Yoga practice in Slovaka, the city of Presov
Around the world - Yoga Class of Level 6, Zagreb
Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 6 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia.