Podcasts about Swamiji

In this inspiring episode, Swami Sukhabodhananda ji guides us on the timeless journey of discovering our true self. Whether you are in your youth, midlife, or later years, Swamiji shares profound yet practical wisdom on how to align with your inner authenticity. Through relatable stories and actionable insights, he reveals how living authentically brings peace, joy, and fulfillment—regardless of age or circumstance. Tune in to rediscover the power of being true to yourself and unlock a more meaningful way of living.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 19th of April, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great Indian sage Swami Ramdas.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 26th of April, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 12th of April, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In the second to last chapter of Swami Vivekananda's Bhakti Yoga (or Volume III of the Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda), Swamiji gives us a walkthrough of all the attitudes of supreme love, prema with which we can relate to God: God as quietistic ideal (shānta), God as master (dāsya), God as friend (sakya), God as child (vatśalya) and of course, God as lover (Madhura).We explore the first three of these attitudes and discuss what makes seeing God as "master" so much more intense than a quietistic reverence and what seeing God as a "friend" that much more radical! We also make a strong claim for non-sectarianism when studying these attitudes to avoid putting everything in a kind of hierarchy and using that to judge others and to feel superior about our own spirituality. As such, we do a study of Bhakti Yoga in the light of Sri Ramakrishna, the spirit of Harmony of Religions and the "bhāva-rāja", king of devotional attitudes!You'll find the playlist for our Swami Vivekananda Bhakti Yoga series here! And here is a playlist on Tantrik Vaishnavism. Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMJai Swamiji! Support the show

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Sri Aurobindo.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 5th of April, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this special and deeply moving episode of Find Your Ultra, I had the rare honour of sitting down with Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda during his week-long pilgrimage in Vrindavan with Bhakti Marga on the auspicious occasion of Holi.Despite his packed schedule and the energy of thousands of devotees, he graciously gave us 8 minutes of his time and presence. This is the shortest and most blissful episode we've ever recorded.Swamiji's presence is magnetic, and his words—though few—carry the weight of timeless spiritual wisdom. Whether you're a spiritual seeker, a follower of Bhakti Marga, or simply curious about the path of devotion, this episode will leave you with something to reflect upon.Don't miss this rare encounter.Watch now and experience a moment of grace._____If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:- findyourultra@gmail.comFollow Find Your Ultra's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakfwa0DjiOca1x9vI1GFor any other queries EMAIL: findyourultra@gmail.comFollow Paramahamsa Vishwananda's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paramahamsa_vishwananda/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParamahamsaVishwananda/X: https://x.com/vishwanandaFollow Bhakti Marga's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhaktimargaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhaktimarga108/Website: https://bhaktimarga.in/

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from his Notes from the Tea Shop collection. These are a selection of writings from his spiritual diary, written during his time in the Ganeshpuri ashram with Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 29th March, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.     the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 3rd of February, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this special birthday Satsang, Swamiji shares from some of his Notes from the Teashop collection. These are a selection of writings from his spiritual diary, written during his time in the Ganeshpuri ashram with Baba Muktananda. This is followed by a fire ceremony in honour of Swamiji's birthday. This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 15th of March, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Nisargadatta Maharaj.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 22nd of March, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

There have been many, many profound moments in Swami Vivekananda's Bhakti Yoga but this is perhaps the signature lecture: the "triangle of love". Here, Swamiji defines just what prema, true ecstatic love for God looks like: this is the kind of love that knows no bargaining and knows no fear; It has nothing to gain and nothing to lose; It is It's own Highest Ideal! In this short lecture, we really come face to face with what Bhakti really is. And right before this lecture, Swami Vivekananda offers a note of reconciliation between Bhakti and Jñāna, the Paths of Love and of Knowledge by claiming that "Higher Knowledge and Higher Love Are One To The True Lover." We take a preliminary pass at both these profound talks!You'll find a playlist of classes from our series on "Swami Vivekananda's Bhakti Yoga here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/728434 Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

In our Vivekananda's Triangle of Love & How Jñāna = Bhakti we introduced Swamiji's signature idea: the three things that make love worthy of the name as well as the idea that Bhakti, Devotion and Jñāna, Philosophy are really ultimately the same thing. This is the core theme of the book, I think. Now, in this lecture, we expound on those two ideas by reading the next lecture, "The God of Love is His Own Proof" which really drives home the point of how Jñāna and Bhakti are two ways of describing the same thing. We quote two verses from the Bhāgavat Gīta, Chapter 7 to substantiate the claim. Finally, we "special treat" in this class is a reading of an excerpt from "The Life of Swami Vivekananda by His Eastern and Western Disciples" which gives us a rare, profound and moving glimpse into Swami Vivekananda's own inner struggle with the Bhakti and Jnana aspects of his personality! You'll find a playlist of classes from our series on "Swami Vivekananda's Bhakti Yoga here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/728434 Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage George Ivanovic Gurdjieff. This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 8th of March, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Devotion - is it necessary? | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.215Recorded on 8 March 2025 with worldwide participants0:00 Intro0:06 What does Babaji means when He speaks about devotion and devotional practices?1:20 How did devotion manifest in Babaji's early life?4:10 Some aspirants feel that devotion is an inferior path to meditation - how would Babaji reply to this suggestion?16:24 Babaji narrates an event with Swamiji after being with Him after a few years.20:28 Is meditation not enough by itself, but is devotion necessary also?31:00 How can we develop devotion?___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Bhagavan Nityananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 1st of March, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Life is full of challenges, but how we respond to them defines our journey. In this episode, Swami Sukhabodhananda ji shares profound wisdom on navigating hardships with clarity, resilience, and inner peace. Learn how Dharma can be a guiding force in overcoming difficulties and leading a life of purpose.Swami Sukhabodanandaji is highly esteemed in India as a Spiritual Master. He's known for his profound insights, motivational talks, and deep understanding of Vedanta. Often called the Corporate Guru, his teachings focus on fostering personal transformation through clarity and comprehension, rather than mere adherence to beliefs. Many corporations seek his guidance, and notable figures like Sudha Murthy and various celebrities and politicians turn to him for wisdom. Every day, he oversees Annadhana, providing meals for over 5000 people. His ashram is based in Bangalore.Swamiji's Online Courses:Spiritual Warriors Boot Camp Online CourseIndia Link

Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Going on the right path | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.214Recorded on 19 October 2024 with worldwide participants0:00 Intro0:07 What is the right path to take in life?2:30 Why is it that many people seem to chose the wrong path in life?5:49 Is it necessary to have the intelligence to realise we have to go for the permanent truth, the permanent happiness?11:11 What is the importance of finding a master, a guru, to show us the right path?17:08 Why do we not go for god itself? 22:42 How can we remain inspired and motivated to stay on the spiritual path?29:16 What is the importance of adopting the right technique?36:07 Do we need to understand all the time in our lives that we need to silence our mind?38:21 Should a person directly activate the third eye using the shambhavi mudra?41:46 How long should we be doing the meditation for?43:28 In meditation my body starts to rotate anti-clockwise, why is this?44:27 When Babaji was being trained by Swamiji and was, for example, doing cleaning, did he imagine Swamiji at the same time?45:25 Vendanta emphasises viveka and vairagya - how does one fully live in the world and at the same time practice vairagya?47:31 Is it the brain that gives us trouble and is it the brain that carries karma?48:38 How to be fearless and face things in life outside the practice of meditation?49:38 Will our karma reduce as we practice meditation?50:56 What about the karma that has already accumulated, how can this be reduced?51:31 What is paravak or Dakshinamurthi, silence?52:41 In what way should thinking be used?  Should we simply follow silence?53:15 Thoughts about what we need to do in the day keep coming in meditation55:49 Head moves to the left side during meditation57:06 During recovery after illness the mind is very fuzzy and meditation is difficult59:23 What is the eternal truth?1:00:08 Experience of hair-twirling on top of head during meditation___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

In this special Satsang in honour of Shivaratri, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 22nd of February, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In the last episode of this series Swamiji explains verses 71 and 72 of Chapter II of the Bhagavad Gita. The verses summarise the definition of human perfection, the state of spiritual englightenment. A state of absolute and everlasting fulfilment.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from a question and answer session with the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 15th of February, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Why do we feel nervous in social situations? What holds us back from expressing ourselves freely? In this insightful episode of Swami Sukhabodhananda Ji's podcast, "What Makes You Socially Anxious_ Explained," uncover the hidden causes of social anxiety and how to overcome them with wisdom and clarity. Tune in to discover practical steps to build confidence, ease your mind, and transform your interactions.

Earlier this year on Swami Vivekananda's birthday we decided to do three back to back lectures focusing on different aspects of the Swami's teaching: the innate divinity of the soul, the oneness of all existence and the harmony of all religions. We start with the idea of one-ness, Advaita which is so wonderfully expressed in Shankara's song "The Six Stanzas on Nirvana" (which you can find the Sanskrit lyrics for here) which Swami Vivekananda himself was very fond of and which he himself translated into English. As such, in this first of three lectures we sing and contemplate the Six Stanzas on Nirvana using Swamiji's translation (which you can read here) making a case for why music is such an important method for practicing and realizing Advaita, Non-Duality! For more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang The Mind and its Imprints | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.211Recorded on 10 August 2024 with worldwide participants.0:00 Intro0:10 What is the technology by which the mind perceives the object matter in the world via the brain and the sensory organs?3:43 Is a judgement when we take something as real instead of just an imagination?14:25 How can objects in the world which appear so solid be an imagination in the mind?19:52 How do the imprints evaporate from the mind?32:18 When we are watching in meditation, are we restraining ourselves from judging what we are seeing?33:27 Is the only way a thought can disappear when we are not affected by the thought?38:11 What is the difference between imprints and memories?40:30 How a Yogi acts in the world - is it like acting out a role in a movie?44:35 "Who does good, never comes to grief" - quote from the Bhagavad Gita.48:23 In daily life what can we do to fight the temptations of this world?52:03 What is the significance of the physical form of the Guru?53:17 What does Babaji mean by "Swamiji is always with me"54:43 Position of the central focus in between the eyebrows in meditation.56:33 The mind's imprints can last a lifetime - how to overcome them?58:08 Humans are emotional beings, how to overcome imprints in everyday life?59:54 What is meant by 'mastering the senses' in Yoga Vasistha?1:01:28 Why does anger and frustration crop up after being in a longer peaceful state from sadhana?1:03:33 Is it the mind or brain which attaches an emotion to every object?1:05:21 Scared of meditating due to strain on the brain which might be causing seizures due to a neurological condition.1:07:38 Is mind space itself?1:09:33 Not able to feel senses and body, feeling of dying and dizziness in meditation.1:11:47 Position of concentration in between eyebrows and using a sensation of breath to help achieve this.___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Ramana Maharshi.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 8th of February, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this episode, Swamiji presents Krishna's logically derived conclusion in verse 68 of Chapter II of the Bhagavad Gita that spiritual wisdom is measured by one's mastery over and not denial of sense objects.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from some of the question and answer sessions with Baba Muktananda during his time in the Ganeshpuri ashram. This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 25th January, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Episode 9 of the series on 'The Perfect Human Being' expounds verse 66 of chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita. Swamiji helps one understand that unless one exercises self-control and pursues a higher ideal in life, one cannot find lasting peace and happiness.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda. He also answers questions from devotees who attended our recent retreat and Intensive. This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 18th of January, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 11th of January, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Religion is only for the strong! No weakling can realize God! Some time ago, we gave the lecture called "Do I Have To Be Vegetarian To Practice Spirituality"  based on some of the remarks Swami Vivekananda makes in his Bhakti Yoga book, in chapter 10 called "Methods and Means". In this chapter, Swamiji takes up the question of ethics and diet in the practice of spirituality. In this lecture, we pick up the threads of that aforementioned discussion to make the point that only rule in religious life is "keep with you that which makes you strong; disregard that which disempowers you." Whatever diet and whatever ethical code strengthens you, that is the right thing to do. And whatever diet or moral code disempowers you, however "holy" society says it is, throw that away! But of course, first we have to ask the question: "what exactly is strength?" Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Life is a journey filled with crossroads, and choosing the right path can often feel overwhelming. In this enlightening episode, Swami Sukhabodhananda ji offers profound wisdom and practical insights to help you navigate life's crucial decisions with clarity and confidence. Discover how to align your choices with your inner purpose, overcome doubts and fears, and cultivate a mindset of resilience and self-awareness. Whether you're facing challenges in your career, relationships, or personal growth, this episode will empower you to make decisions that lead to fulfillment and peace. ------------------------------------------------------ Swami Sukhabodanandaji is highly esteemed in India as a Spiritual Master. He's known for his profound insights, motivational talks, and deep understanding of Vedanta. Often called the Corporate Guru, his teachings focus on fostering personal transformation through clarity and comprehension, rather than mere adherence to beliefs. Many corporations seek his guidance, and notable figures like Sudha Murthy and various celebrities and politicians turn to him for wisdom. Every day, he oversees Annadhana, providing meals for over 5000 people. His ashram is based in Bangalore. Swamiji's Online Courses: Spiritual Warriors Boot Camp Online Course India Link

In this Satsang, Swamiji delivers his special New Year's Message for 2025. He also shares from the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 4th January, 2025. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Shaping a better future | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.205Recorded on 31st December 2023 with worldwide participants0:00 Intro0:08 How do we shape a better future for ourself?1:27 How can we remove or change our latent tendencies?5:19 Should we focus on our Self rather than the body and mind?7:33 So how we perceive ourself is important?8:40 Do all bodies and beings exist in one consciousness?11:58 The Truth of our Existence revealed when we silence the mind.15:30 Mind when it is silent it is pure consciousness and when it moves it is mind?18:12 Knowledge requires a mind but awareness does not?19:34 The wheel/axle analogy - what is beyond the almost stationary point at the middle of the axle?24:46 Are awareness and existence the same?26:26 Is it ok to consider consciousness as a field of all possibilities?26:45 At every moment we have a chance to be aware of the Self as opposed to the mind and body?28:33 What is everywhere, we don't notice.33:27 Latent tendencies, acquired habits and previous resolutions.34:54 Do we hold our current situation by holding on to our thoughts?38:55 Having a silent mind versus changing our thinking when in the world.43:41 How do we know when we are Self Realised?45:31 Do we have to keep our mind quiet at the time of death?47:59 What is the true meaning of dharma?  Is it a part of Brahman or is it an imagination?51:29 During the five year Tapas, was it the higher consciousness that prompted Babaji to be brought out of samadhi?53:22 Is the state of enlightenment permanent or does it have to be worked on all the time?58:20 Are there samskaras that continue to come up fro the past that we need to deal with consciously?1:02:33 Our final experiences are not happy ones, with the body failing, in pain.1:05:00 What causes the realisation that the world is not going to give what we are really seeking?1:08:17 How to work with Swamiji's image?___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great Zen Master Suzuki Roshi.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 28 December, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this special Christmas Satsang, Swamiji shares a wonderful dialogue between the great sage Baba Muktananda and Reverend Owen Dykes of St James Church of England.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 21 December 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 14th of December, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Bhakti Marga: The Devotional Path | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.203Recorded on 7th December 2024 with worldwide participants.0:00 Intro0:05 How do you define bhakti?  Ramana Maharshi has said that bhakti is the mother of jnana.4:46 How can one devote their total attention to the Divinity which is all around?  Is bhakti possible with or without image?8:04 Is it possible to have devotion to the Divinity without taking a deity as your focus?12:10 If I do rituals to one particular deity, can that benefit my mind and how can it expand my love to the pure formless Divinity?19:35 When in the duality and you perceive your Deity as higher than you, does it help the mind or is it also a process of going to the ultimate?23:40 For busy householders, can everyday rituals to a deity purify the mind?30:15 Is it wrong to worship deities with certain expectations of results which that particular deity can bring?43:27 What are the stages of the devotion path?46:55 How do bhakti and dhyana (meditation) support each other?49:29 Is everyone capable of feeling that love in bhakti?51:34 Is love absent if I just practice meditation, without following the bhakti marga?52:54 Is it ok to focus our prayers to particular deities according to our needs?54:53 What is the difference to the bhakti Babaji had to Swamiji at the beginning compared to now?57:07 When Babaji talks about all the sages and deities, is that all Swamiji to you?___Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

Send us a textRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Viveka Choodamani Ch.4, vv.14-17 | In Quest of Truth - Q&A with Babaji, No.203Recorded on 21 November 2024 with Malaysian participantsBabaji's commentary on the Viveka Choodamini is available to buy.A Modern Exposition by Shri Babaji of Adi Shankara's famous commentary. This book contains the teachings that Shri Shri Shri Shivabalayogi Maharaj gave to Babaji during the twenty years of selfless service to His beloved Guru in the Dehra Dun Ashram.Digital version https://shivarudrabalayogi.org/product/viveka-choodamani-the-crest-jewel-of-discrimination-digital-pdf/Physical version: https://shivarudrabalayogi.org/product/viveka-choodamani-the-crest-jewel-of-discrimination/0:00 Introduction0:13 Viveka Choodamani, Chapter 4 - Eligibility of the Disciple1:41 Despite being sincere to Babaji and Swamiji as Gurus in life, why do we sometimes fail to practice meditation diligently?  How to develop sincerity in one's thoughts and actions?7:04 The only person who can determine our sincerity is we ourself, as we know where our thoughts. are?8:03 Chapter 4, verse 149:05 What is the importance of auspicious time and place in reaching the Ultimate Truth and how do we convert the atmosphere into a conducive one?16:41 Chapter 4, verse 1518:04 Can one use the mind and its imaginations for self-inquiry towards Self-Realization?  Does that mean that those who do not have a Guru can still achieve Self-Realization?26:05 Chapter 4, verse 1627:44 Can one gain real intelligence through meditation alone or are there other factors like reading, studying, observing, to gain such intelligence?34:34 There are many intelligent individuals who lack spiritual growth and focus on worldly achievements - does this mean they are intelligent but lack spiritual wisdom?46:54 Chapter 4, verse 1749:19 With constant meditation, will the mind slowly recede and detach itself from worldly illusions and only when we start longing for liberation, we are on the right path of spirituality.___Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YHFKcPK_XT96VO7xuk6RQWebsite: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from his Notes from the Tea Shop collection. These are a selection of writings from his spiritual diary, written during his time in the Ganeshpuri ashram with Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 7th December, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

Have you ever wondered how much is too much when it comes to setting goals? In this episode, we unpack what it means to balance ambition with reality. How many goals can you realistically chase at once? We'll share insights, stories, and practical advice for anyone feeling stretched too thin—or for those looking to aim higher. Tune in for a fresh perspective on building a life that's driven but not overwhelming. ------------------------------------------------------ Swami Sukhabodanandaji is highly esteemed in India as a Spiritual Master. He's known for his profound insights, motivational talks, and deep understanding of Vedanta. Often called the Corporate Guru, his teachings focus on fostering personal transformation through clarity and comprehension, rather than mere adherence to beliefs. Many corporations seek his guidance, and notable figures like Sudha Murthy and various celebrities and politicians turn to him for wisdom. Every day, he oversees Annadhana, providing meals for over 5000 people. His ashram is based in Bangalore. Swamiji's Online Courses: Spiritual Warriors Boot Camp Online Course India Link

In this special Satsang honouring Bhagavan Nityananda's birthday, Swamiji shares from the teachings of this great sage.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 30th November, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from his Notes from the Tea Shop collection. These are a selection of writings from his spiritual diary, written during his time in the Ganeshpuri ashram with Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 23rd November, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from a question and answer session with the great sage Baba Muktananda.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 16th of November, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Sai Baba of Shirdi.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 2nd of November, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Ramana Maharshi.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 9th of November, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In the introduction to this morning's Hatha Yoga classes, we say a few things about determinism and the illusion of free will, offering a few stories from the lives of Vivekananda, Sarada and Ramakrishna to demonstrate how liberation (jīvanmukti), at least outside of sāmadhi, is simply the recognition that Mā's will is absolute, that She is alone is the Do-er.:"Mā, I move as you make me move; I speak as you make me speak. You are the charioteer, I am the chariot! You are the operator, I am the machine!"As such, we should be, in Swamiji's words: "mad with joy, even at evil, seeing it all as the Mother's play!" Seeing the world as a picture, knowing that nothing affects us, let us step back and enjoy its beauty!Jai Mā KālīFor more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMAnd if you feel moved to donate to support me and this work, you're welcome to here:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jaimakaliSupport the show

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Nisargadatta Maharaj.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 26th of October, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

In this Satsang, Swamiji shares from the teachings of the great sage Swami Shivananda of Rishikesh.  This podcast was recorded live at The Ashram in Mount Eliza on the 19th of October, 2024. Watch the full Satsang program with Swamiji and Devi Ma at The Ashram with a weekly subscription to The Ashram Online! This subscription will give you access to a library of over 100 hours of Swamiji's talks, meditation and chanting programs, hatha yoga classes and more. Click here to learn more.

How do we please God and Gurus? Swamiji's life and service to his master, Paramhansa Yogananda, is an example of discipleship for us all.

Then he began the mantra – Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare / Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare. They responded, too low and muddled at first, but he returned it to them again, singing it right and triumphant. Again they responded, gaining heart, ringing karatālas and clapping hands – one … two … three, one … two … three. Again he sang it alone, and they stayed, hanging closely on each word, clapping, beating cymbals, and watching him looking back at them from his inner concentration – his old-age wisdom, his bhakti – and out of love for Swamiji, they broke loose from their surroundings and joined him as a chanting congregation. Swamiji played his small drum, holding its strap in his left hand, bracing the drum against his body, and with his right hand playing intricate mṛdaṅga rhythms. Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare / Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare. He was going strong after half an hour, repeating the mantra, carrying them with him as interested onlookers gathered in greater numbers. A few hippies sat down on the edge of the rug, copying the cross-legged sitting posture, listening, clapping, trying the chanting, and the small inner circle of Prabhupāda and his followers grew, as gradually more people joined. (Excerpt from Srila Prabhupada's bioography about Kirtan at Tompkins Square Park) Śrīla Prabhupāda-līlāmṛta ,Volume One, Chapter 20 : Stay High Forever https://vedabase.io/en/library/spl/1/20/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For more videos please visit www.fanthespark.com