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Bhagavan's Teaching on Letting Go of Fear

2010-07-20T14:50:00Z

    In this satsang many stories that have not been published before are revealed. These incidents are of extreme value to all followers of all diverse spiritual practices. The teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi are here seen as universal, and leaving no stone unturned in the life that leads to love and joy in God.

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Living within Stillness, Silence and Serenity

2010-07-11T11:30:00Z

    In the Bhagavad Gita, the Lord describes and invites us toward the treasure of life. Our prize, our purpose, wherein the whole world becomes only a place of peace and beauty.

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The Highest Teaching of the Bhagavad Gita

2010-07-06T15:58:00Z

In this satsang, Swami Sadasivananda discusses why the Bhagavad Gita is so essential for spiritual growth. From East to West it is called the Bible of Sanatana Dharma.

LIVING IN LOVE AND LIGHT VS. HARDNESS OF HEART

2010-04-05T16:43:00Z

This talk, given by Swami Sadasivananda on Easter morning, began with questions regarding the various methods of meditation, and the similarities of these methods within all of the world religions.

As was most appropriate on the morning of Easter, the discussion moved toward the true meaning of the human condition, spoken of in both the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita, of having "hardness of heart". The value of hearing this discussion lies in the fact that both of these major scriptures reveal how we can become "hard of heart" and most especially how we can free ourselves from such a state.

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SHOULD I SEEK EXPERIENCES IN MEDITATION?

2010-03-30T17:22:00Z

This talk is of great value to all who meditate, in that it covers the often asked question of:

"Should I seek experiences within meditation, especially experiencing the "right side" of the heart, and how can these be beneficial or can they be untrustworthy and harmful?"

The answer embarks upon the most traditional methods of meditation which were taught by two of the greatest Masters of our time, Sri Ramana Maharshi and Sri Anandamayi Ma.

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FAITH, WHICH IS THE CAUSE OF SELF-REALIZATION

2010-03-24T16:11:00Z

    In this talk, given by Swami Sadasivananda, an explanation of the scriptural verse which was translated by Sri Ramana Maharshi into English as
                "Faith is the cause of Self-realization"
is revealed as having the most profound spiritual guidance for people of all religious paths.

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REMOVING THE OBSTACLES IN MEDITATION

2010-03-15T14:07:00Z

This valuable talk, given during the early morning hours at Sri Ramanashram in Southern India, touches upon the difficulties and obstacles we all face while striving to attain deeper concentration within meditation.

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BECOME A SPIRITUAL ALCOHOLIC

2010-03-12T12:17:00Z

This brief but wonderful rare talk given by Paramahansa Yogananda touches on the answer of the often asked question of:

"Why should we meditate and what will it achieve?"

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THE CORE TEACHINGS OF SRI RAMANA MAHARSHI EXPLAINED

2010-03-05T09:57:00Z

  This recording is a classroom discussion in which the core teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi, Nan Yar or "Who Am I?" and Vichara Sangraham or "Self Enquiry", are presented. The setting of this discussion is before an advanced class studying Comparative Religion and Spirituality at Stetson University in the USA.

The presentation became dynamic and valuable to people of all religious backgrounds as the universal teaching of and approach toward the Divine that is embodied in Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi was revealed.

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ON THE ROAD AGAIN - TO ENLIGHTENMENT

2010-02-09T17:02:00Z

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During this satsang on Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna first gives insight into the path of descent, falling away from spiritual height. How the mind can become glued to objects through desire. When the desire for objects is fulfilled, greed ensues. When the desire is unfulfilled, anger and delusion follow. Therefore the Yogi must ascend through the middle path of Stitha Prajna - steadiness in wisdom.

In conclusion, the Lord's teaching to Arjuna focuses on the path of spiritual ascent. Sri Krishna guides us as well toward the path that moves upwards toward freedom from the vicious circle of likes and dislikes. Thereupon we gain steadiness which brings us to our natural state of being; supreme peace and calm clarity of mind. In a wonderful and illuminating way, this satsang serves as a road map toward happiness and enlightenment.

LORD KRISHNA'S TEACHING ON RENUNCIATION AND SURRENDER

2010-01-12T19:22:00Z

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In this satsang, given by Swami Jyotirmayananda (yrf.org), we are given a clear interpretation on the true meaning of karma and renunciation. The Lord, in Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, directs us how to advance internally, as we work to support and maintain our relationships with the world around us.

BEING AWAKE, WHILE THE WORLD IS ASLEEP

2010-01-08T22:00:00Z

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This satsang, given by Swami Jyotirmayananda (yrf.org), gives a superbly insightful and clear explanation of two of the most important, and unfortunately the most misunderstood, verses of the entire Bhagavad Gita.

In Chapter II: verses 69-70 were are directed by the Lord:

"The man of restraint is awake in that which is night for all beings; The time in which all beings are awake is night for the sage who sees."

"Like the ocean, which becomes filled yet remains unmoved and stands still as the waters enter it, He whom all desires enter and who remains unmoved attains peace; not so to the man who is full of desire."

From the explanation of these verses we come to understand the true meaning of the words of Sri Ramana Maharshi when he declared: "The true Jnani (Knower of God) is the greatest Bhakti (Lover of God)."

THE TRADITIONAL MEANING AND USE OF "OM" FROM THE UPANISHADS

2009-12-29T17:35:00Z

Swami Jyotirmayananda

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    This valuable satsang was given by Swami Jyotirmayananda, the spiritual head of Yoga Research Foundation located in Miami, Florida USA. His teaching and many recorded talks can be found on his website yrf.org

    The scriptural reference in this satsang, from which clear insights on the meaning of "OM" and its use within meditation are brought forth, are from the Katha Upanishad beginning with verse 15.

    Here Lord Yama commences the teaching relating to Brahma Vidya, The Knowledge of Brahman:

"That Supreme abode which is praised by the Vedas, for attaining which one practices Brahmacharya (self-restraint on all levels) as well as all spiritual austerities, that Abode I will describe in brief; It is OM."

Within all of the Vedas, this is one of the clearest revelations given by which the true purpose of why all yogis perform spiritual practice, through which the greatest attainment is achieved.

Swamiji gives not only a true rendering of the meaning of "OM" found within the Vedas, but also an approachable and practical method of applying this most ancient and Divine spiritual practice within modern daily life.

TRADITIONAL MEDITATION PRACTICE

2009-12-27T20:11:00Z