Meditation and Spiritual Life

Even our Effort is Grace from God - Part 1

Talks on Spiritual Life — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:17:01 GMT

Swami Shantananda Puri

This satsang takes place at Sri Ramana Ashram with Swami Shantananda Puri of Vasishta Guha in the Himalayas. This Swami, now of 85 years, is considered to be one of the foremost scholars of India in Sanskrit and all scriptures of Sanatana Dharma.

In addition to his profound devotion to the Divine Mother, he holds in equal regard Sri Ramana Maharshi, and all saints of the East and West. In fact, Swami Shantananda’s approach and methods of sadhana are as universal as Bhagavans, as you will discover within his satsangs.

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A rare interview about the life and miracles of Padre Pio with Father Alessio Parente, this Saint’s personal attendant for the last 6 years of his physical life.

Talks on Spiritual Life — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Padre Pio - Saint of the Lord

"In my greatest sufferings, it seems to me that I no longer have a mother on this earth,
but a very compassionate one in Heaven."

"Prayer is the best weapon we possess. It is the key that opens the heart of God."

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Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Talks on Spiritual Life — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:45:00 GMT

This Twelfth Century Hymn is sung within the ancient Church in Taize, France. The entire album, as well as many other Devotional Hymns can be heard on the website of the Taize Community: www.taize.fr/en

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Sivoham, I am Siva - Part 2 of 4

Talks on Spiritual Life — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:47:00 GMT

This satsang is part 2 of 4 in a series of beautiful and most valuable discourses on Spiritual Life, which were given at Ananda Ashram in Kerala, South India. Here follows the continuation of the translation and meaning of Adi Shankaracharya’s Stanzas on Nirvana.

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Sivoham, I am Siva - Part 1 of 4

Talks on Spiritual Life — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:36:00 GMT

This satsang begins a 4-part series of beautiful and most valuable discourses on Spiritual Life, which were given at Ananda Ashram in Kerala, South India. We begin with part 1 on the translation and meaning of Adi Shankaracharya’s Stanzas on Nirvana.

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OM SRI RAM JAI RAM JAI JAI RAM

Talks on Spiritual Life — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:47:00 GMT

This beautiful kirtan of the chanting of the Sacred Name of Lord Rama,
sung by Prem Trikannad, is an aid in developing devotion and love of God,
as well as being known to work miracles.

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How to Dissolve our Karma

Talks on Spiritual Life — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:09:00 GMT

During a Question and Answer Satsang, a devotee inquires about the nature of ‘cause and effect’. As the discussion unfolds, a means to dissolve old karma and stop fresh karma from forming is shown from the teachings of the Buddha and the Bhagavad Gita.

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Questions and Answers after a Guided Meditation

Talks on Spiritual Life — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:01:00 GMT

This talk is a question and answer discussion

held after the Guided Meditation.

Devotees share their experiences of new-found joy and grace,

which became overflowing through sitting

with the breath and the sacred sound of OM

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A Guided Meditation using the Breath and the Sacred Mantra "OM"

Talks on Spiritual Life — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:25:00 GMT

Join in this Guided Meditation,

which takes you into the Stillness and Joy of the Self,

using the traditional methods taught by

the Buddha as well as the Vedas

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Knowing God through Stillness

Talks on Spiritual Life — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:43:00 GMT

Sri Ramana Maharshi defined 'Moksha' (Liberation or Self-Realization) by quoting from the Holy Bible as "Being still, and know that I am God". This talk approaches the art of "Being still." References are draw from the teachings of the Buddha, Jesus, and the Bhagavad Gita.

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Bhagavan's Teaching on Letting Go of Fear

Talks on Spiritual Life — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:50:00 GMT

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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:30:00 GMT

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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT

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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:43:00 GMT

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?

Talks on Spiritual Life — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:22:00 GMT

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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:11:00 GMT

    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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:07:00 GMT

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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:17:00 GMT

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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:57:00 GMT

  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

Talks on Spiritual Life — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:00 GMT

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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.

Meditation and Spiritual Life

Even our Effort is Grace from God - Part 1

A rare interview about the life and miracles of Padre Pio with Father Alessio Parente, this Saint’s personal attendant for the last 6 years of his physical life.

"In my greatest sufferings, it seems to me that I no longer have a mother on this earth, but a very compassionate one in Heaven.""Prayer is the best weapon we possess. It is the key that opens the heart of God."

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Sivoham, I am Siva - Part 2 of 4

Sivoham, I am Siva - Part 1 of 4

OM SRI RAM JAI RAM JAI JAI RAM

How to Dissolve our Karma

Questions and Answers after a Guided Meditation

A Guided Meditation using the Breath and the Sacred Mantra "OM"

Knowing God through Stillness

Bhagavan's Teaching on Letting Go of Fear

Living within Stillness, Silence and Serenity

The Highest Teaching of the Bhagavad Gita

LIVING IN LOVE AND LIGHT VS. HARDNESS OF HEART

SHOULD I SEEK EXPERIENCES IN MEDITATION?

FAITH, WHICH IS THE CAUSE OF SELF-REALIZATION

REMOVING THE OBSTACLES IN MEDITATION

BECOME A SPIRITUAL ALCOHOLIC

THE CORE TEACHINGS OF SRI RAMANA MAHARSHI EXPLAINED

ON THE ROAD AGAIN - TO ENLIGHTENMENT

"In my greatest sufferings, it seems to me that I no longer have a mother on this earth,
but a very compassionate one in Heaven."

"Prayer is the best weapon we possess. It is the key that opens the heart of God."