Start these FIVE practices immediately if you wish to be a Yogi | Swami Sarvapriyananda | Yama
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Published 2021-09-28
In order to assimilate higher truths like the unity of existence, these fundamental practices called Yama should become a part and parcel of our daily lives. This video, an excerpt from Rev. Maharaj's class talks on Aparokshanubhuti, delineates the foundational practices for spiritual aspirants to observe in their day to day dealings in the world.
As usual, Maharaj in this video narrates a few wonderful incidents from the lives of monks in our Order as well as from the Himalayas.
0:00 Foundations of Spiritual Life
1:29 Non-violence adjusted to your situation
3:30 Story of the Karate Master who was mugged
5:00 Truth - go around telling business truths to everyone?
5:50 Ashtanga Yoga or Vikalanga Yoga?
6:40 Can't meditate sitting on black money
7:12 Tell harsh truths in a sweet way
7:56 Brutal Truth is more about Brutality - Mark Twain
9:22 Think thrice before speaking
9:45 Brahmacharya - Chaste brain is powerful
10:33 Accepting Gifts opens you to obligation
11:03 Reflex to give back - salesman technique
12:05 Incident of Premeshananda - gift of walking stick
13:25 Asteya - non-stealing
13:55 Sri Ramakrishna incident - unable to accept lemons
14:33 A Philosopher's observation - no right to even extra earnings
15:28 Question on accepting gifts during festivals etc.
The full video is available from Vedanta Society of NewYork Youtube Channel.
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All Comments (21)
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Swamiji, I have a question, If I am a non dual practitioner and understand that everything is a part of brahman, whether it is good or bad, why no gifts, celibacy should be adopted to be a yogi? By denying something am I not giving my mind and thoughts to it? Do you mean these practices are only for yogis who want to be sanyasi? Can I not be a yogi amid my samsara? ...I am your silent disciple/student and love your talks and wisdom.
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👉 Yogi / Meditator 1. Ahimsa - Non Violence 2. Sathya - Truth 3. Brahmachariya - Celibacy 4. Aparigrah - Non accepting Gifts 5. Astha - Non Stealing
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Swami ji literally helped me walk through my phase of depression and anxiety. Now I just can't sleep without listening to one of his talks. Thank you so much vedanta society and all the swamis of Sri Ramakrishna order for guiding all of us through life.
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Eat sattvic food, less in quantity. Not to watch/hear, read things that agitates the mind This is also important.
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Hugs and kisses swamiji. This is What I needed now the most. Life is so confusing and I’m awakening now. Some divine entity is forcing me to be righteous. I respect you. Wish I get to be in your holy presence someday. Shree Ram
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Many of us are already yogis but we may not be aware. Just want to add one more, love everyone universally without bias or prejudice.
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Non violence in thoughts words and Deed. Non Stealing Physical and mental Mastery over five sense control Practice Truth in all situations avoid small and tiny lies to yourself and others. Align Your head heart and Hand in Sych. The seed of honesty equals Trust
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Listening to him is the meditation🧡
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Thank you Swamiji for your wonderful exposition Asteya & not taking anything beyond what you really really need ... even if you earned it ... what a wonderful thought ... Bharat Ratna Smt MS Subbulakshmi practiced exactly this ... just keeping enough for her basic necessities ... and donating the rest from her concerts and royalty from music records
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Swamiji listening to you makes me feel more detached with the sansara..but I have my role and responsibilities to do, kindly guide by giving practical application that I can do along with this daily duties of life
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¡Gracias!
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🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Pranam Swamiji
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Pranam Maharaj 🙏🏻
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Humble Pranams Swamiji Maharaj 🙏 💐 Superb 👌 excellent explanation on this Topic. 👏 Thank u Swamiji 🙏🙏🙏💐🙇 Humble Pranams 🙏 Jai Sri Ramakrishna 🙏 💐 Jai Maa 🙏 💐 Jai Swamiji 🙏 💐
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Wonderful teachings, Swami ji.
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I have this deep desire to meet you 😊 I wish and hope that I will definitely meet you one day. My profound regards to you. your talks are life changing. It is like, "yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself"
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Namaste Swamiji 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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It is very important at this time. Pronum Maharaj 🙏🙏🙏
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Music to my ears... 🎼🎶🎸
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Thankyou Swamiji for Beautiful Tips🙏
