Yoga Vedanta Tantra

Purity in thought, word and deed, control of not only the reproductive indriyas, but also all the other indriyas - that is the definition of brahmacharya in a broad sense. There are two parts, the physical and the mental. Control of the body and control of the thoughts. Find out more about this often misunderstood concept in this lecture from Swami Sivananda. For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda's own voice, please visit www.swami-sivananda.de . Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Swami Sivananda recommends we live wisely: Physical beauty is nothing - it is superficial, illusory and fleeting. External appearance is maya. Brahman is beyond speech, time and causation. It is limitless, it shines with equal effulgence in all bodies. It is pure consciousness, satchidananda. Identify yourself with supreme peace, eternal bliss. Live the divine life, share with others, and melt the mind in the supreme Self. More wise advice can be heard in this inspiring lecture. For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda's own voice, please visit www.swami-sivananda.de . Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Mind is Atma Shakti. Mind is how Brahman manifests in the world. It is nothing but a collection of samskaras and impressions - nothing but a bundle of habits. It consists of vasanas, or subtle desires. Egosim is a seed of the tree of mind. Learn more about the mind in this very informative lecture from Swami Sivananda. For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda's own voice, please visit www.swami-sivananda.de . Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Om. Brahman, or God, exists. Parabrahman cannot be demonstrated, but it is possible to infer the existence of it. Brahman is the Self of everyone; Ahamasmi. Even after apparent death, life exists. Listen to more from Swami Sivananda on how to understand the existence of Brahman. For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda's own voice, please visit www.swami-sivananda.de . Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Swami Sivananda gives us advice in this lecture: do not spoil your health in the name of austerities, do constant repetition of mantras, have vairagya, spiritual growth is gradual so you need not be in a feverish hurry, ascend the ladder of yoga step by step, the world is the best teacher... He continues with more practical advice. For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda's own voice, please visit www.swami-sivananda.de . Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

You are divine. Realize your divine nature. Every difficulty is an opportunity for you to develop your will and power of endurance. Grow strong, conquer difficulties one by one. Swami Sivananda gives us these important instructions and many more in this inspirational lecture. For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda's own voice, please visit www.swami-sivananda.de . Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Achieve perfection through meditation. Be good, do good, be kind, be pure. Live the divine life. Nothing is your own. Change your habits and your ways. This short lecture by Swami Sivananda is long on good advice for spiritual practice. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

                                The Atman is not born, nor does it ever die - it is unborn, eternal and changeless. With inspiring words of wisdom, listen to Swami Sivananda go on to describe the qualities of a Jivanmukta, and much more. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

                                The kingdom of peace is beyond thought - it is not merely the absence of noise, etc. It is a positive state of spiritual attainment. Listen to Swami Sivananda as he talks more about this topic and how to achieve everlasting peace. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

                      Behind this world show of physical phenomenon and names and forms, behind feelings, thoughts and emotions, there is the immortal unchanging Self. Swami Sivananda goes on to explain how to understand the Self and the goal of human life. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Self-examination is indispensable for removing your defects. We should do daily introspection and self-analysis and eradicate our defects through suitable methods. Swami Sivananda explains various methods we can use to eradicate our defects. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

                      Swami Sivananda gives a short lecture on the philosophy and meditation of Om. Om is everything - the symbol of Brahman, the sacred mono-syllable to take you to immortality. All mantras begin with om. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

                              Bhakti is devotion - Bhakti is the basis of all religious life. Bhakti destroys the vasanas (or subtle mental impressions) and egoism. Bhakti is a master key to open the chambers of wisdom. This is a very wonderful lecture on the nature of Bhakti. The lecture ends with devotional chanting. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

                            A Sadhaka is a spiritual aspirant. In this lecture, Swami Sivananda instructs sadhakas to  reduce their wants to the barest minimum, to share what they have, to have sakshi bhav (the witness attitude), and more. The spiritual path is difficult, like the edge of a razor. Patience and perseverance is needed. This lecture is a great motivator for all sadhakas. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

O Children of Immortality! Vicharana, or right inquiry into the nature of Brahman,  and contentment are two qualities necessary for vedantic inquiry. On the path, all doubts will vanish. The slayer of the Atman is the mind. Excellent lecture on the nature of the mind. Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .