Session-1: Introduction
For every desire which an individual pursues, there is someone who sets an example and demonstrates the means to its attainment. Every time an individ...
Guru Gita
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Swami Satyananda Saraswati of DeviMandir provided these free audio classes explaining Guru Gita section of ShreeMaa Guru and Goddess book (also available as iPad App named 'Shreemaa Guru and Goddess') About this Podcast: Swamiji explains his book in 12 sessions with each session ending on Questions and Answers from online viewers during the Live event occured in July 2013. You can hear Shree Maa interjecting occasianally adding more humor and wisdom. About the Book: The Guru is not only a physical being, but also a reflection of divinity through a human body. This divinity is manifest through pure qualities and beautiful attributes. The Guru shows the example to follow and provides the inspiration which gives us the energy to proceed. How do we best serve the Guru? How do we act, behave, and show respect to the Guru? The Guru Gita is a scriptural text from the Skanda Purana that explains the Guru-Disciple relationship. It is an important scripture for all disciples to understand. For more info about this book, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/shree-maa-the-guru-and-the-goddess-book/ For HD quality videos of these Podcasts, please visit http://www.shreemaa.org/guru-gita-class-july-2013/
Session-2: Verses 1 to 15
In class two, Swamiji translates verses 1 through 15, and explains each verse in depth. The discourse begins with Shiva and Shakti, who are united on ...
Session-3: Verses 16 to 30
In this class, Swamiji translates verses 16 to 30 and explains the importance of surrender and devotion to the Guru. It is customary for a devotee to ...
Session-4: Verses 31 to 45
In Guru Gita class four, Swamiji declares, ”What a privilege it is to have a body that we can dedicate to the Guru!” Swamiji reminds us that the physi...
Session-5: Verses 46 to 60
Verses 46 to 60 of the Guru Gita states that the Respected Guru reflects the intrinsic nature of Supreme Divinity beyond all qualities. Therefore, we ...
Session-6: Verses 61 to 75
Swamiji discusses verses 61 to 75 in depth and offers rich insight into the power of humility. He also discusses the importance of paying attention in...
Session-7: Verses 76 to 91
In session 7, Swamiji explains that the Guru is the Supreme Lord of the Universe, the highest manifestation of Divinity. There is nothing greater than...
Session-8: Verses 92 to 105
In verses 91 to 105 of the Guru Gita, Swamiji explains that “cit” is pure consciousness and “citta” consists of the objects of awareness, such as budd...
Session-9: Verses 106 to 145
The Guru is the source of all inspiration and the renewal of energy. Whenever we feel depleted, the loving remembrance of the Guru will uplift us and ...
Session-10: Verses 146 to End
Verses 146 to the 182 divulge the secret to living with God, and explain the fruits of reciting the Guru Gita. When we treat the Guru as we would want...