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.
Namaste. All these practices are geared towards stabilizing the mind. All these understanding of non-duality is just an intellectual conviction unless your body, especially nerves, prana flowing through it, follows what your conviction is. That happens only by strict practice unless one is of exceptionally pure mind like that of Sri Ramakrishna whose convictions were immediately followed by the nerves in terms of adverse reaction to doing something opposing that conviction (for eg: touching metal would physically distort his hand). Brahmacharya is not denial of something but refusing to seek nervous pleasures by the union of physical bodies. Those in Samsara also should restrict that act only for procreation and not for seeking pleasure. Except for food and essential requirements without which one would find it difficult to survive in a body, one should do away with every other need for fulfillment in the senses. Only then can the mind, which has a natural tendency to look outward, be turned inward and realise its true nature as the nondual ever perfect existence knowledge bliss absolute. You may think seeking pleasure is natural but then nature is not here to liberate you. As Swami Vivekananda says, none has realised the truth by allowing nature to dictate your life. Hope this clarifies. With best wishes, Swami Jnanishananda
"Nature is not here to liberate you" "None has realized the Truth by allowing Nature to dictate your life" *Gem of a statement* Hits the nail on the head
@@sudmudmud357 There is no place for alcohol if Brahmacharya is followed truly - Brahmacharya = Brahma Acharanam = fully committed to clearly understand what Brahma means as per scriptures = Self enquiry. So there is no need to mention the consumption of alcohol or any such sensual stimulating activity(seeking pleasure through 5 sense organs).
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.
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
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
Humble Pranams Swamiji Maharaj 🙏 💐 Superb 👌 excellent explanation on this Topic. 👏 Thank u Swamiji 🙏🙏🙏💐🙇 Humble Pranams 🙏 Jai Sri Ramakrishna 🙏 💐 Jai Maa 🙏 💐 Jai Swamiji 🙏 💐
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"
Believe me you will . I can tell you from my own experience. I went to NY to visit Central Park ( Vedanta Soc is nearby and swamiji goes for a walk every morning). As I was entering the park , swamiji was walking out. Had I been a minute late I would have missed him. Just a week before I had gone to the Vedanta society to hear him but could not meet him . If your desire is strong, the universe will work to get it for you .
@@divyadeepwadhwa6175 when some goons ,fanatics attacking people to kill them ,what to do ?? Be righteous, Gita said . Most importantly, avoiding jealousy, hatred ,greed that's the true sense of being non-violent . In guise of non- violence ,most of us becoming tomoguni, fearful of the brutes . That's why the wicked are doing all mean thing they want & so called goody goody one always get the beating .
Truth is that anyone can become a yogi if they destroy the lust and greed for sensual pleasures and material comforts. Of the 2, power of desire to experience sexual pleasure is almost impossible for any man or woman to control. If that alone were so easy to control, then world population won't keep increasing beyond 8 Billion and higher consciousness will ensure humans stop "producing" children for the sake of their pleasures and start "creating" children with superior DNA for the sake of service to the creators of this universe. If you read content of many sages and saints on brahmacharya, you'll find how this one craving is unbeatable and not so easy to conquer. This is why yogis are born and live a specific way of life till the end. Humans are animals and need food and sex no matter how much their brain has evolved. This lack of self control is the reason for 100% of all world problems today. If all couples only ever had sex for procreation and never to experience cheap and selfish pleasure, then humanity would have jumped to next level species already. But, humans are devolving coz of their attachment to lustful and greedy desires. Even if a perfect couple existed and wanted to create a perfect child, the infinite karma from rest of 8 Billion humans will end up as a curse and not as a blessing to that child. This is the irony of aiming to be spiritually perfect in Kali Yuga.
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
As in the ten Commandments, they are for the unconscious. For a conscious and true contemplative, they are self revealing and or obvious. No one needs to tell you what is right and what is wrong, what comes from fear and anger versus what comes from Love,
In other words, those pretending to teach astanga yoga (indeed all of today's yoga) are following asatya. They are not celibates and do not at all understsnd aparigraha. Please Swami be brave and call out this massive spurious yoga.
Brahmacharya alone is most important. I wonder why great sages, saints and yogis fear of talking about it's importance first, before talking of other morals and values. If Brahmacharya alone is practiced by entire humanity, then the species can evolve into Gods and Goddesses within few dozen generations. That's the power of Brahmacharya.
@@elfury7678 Brahmacharya for a householder means never expelling sexual energy except in the case of having few kids with your partner, then putting it aside.
I very much appreciate what he says about accepting gifts. This said, the rules apply to the ego mind. There is never a problem accepting from being or wholeness. Accepting a compliment from wholeness is not the same as needing a compliment and feeling flattered and which exposes you to manipulation. But if you accept from freedom, it is a whole different matter. In fact, even refusing a compliment could be the work of the ego mind as in false modesty. There are no rules for the enlightened one, the Jnani.
Accepting gifts may also be good, if that means paying a karmic debt, for the person offering the gift. Giving gifts also works the same way. No absolutes.
Same with Ahimsa or non-violence. Hindu historical texts are full of examples of wars, battles and conquests to convey punchlines. Importantly these conflicts are always fought out of duty to protect a higher cause, the outcome of which is for the greater benefit. In Hinduism, it's OK to be violent for the right reasons. One could argue, the duties are for the Kshatriya or warrior class and not for a Yogi and I can accept that. But not completely as the yogi could encounter a situation where he is required to go against Ahimsa. In such case he has not forsaken yogihood - he has temporarily put it aside for the call of the hour.
There's needs of course , how can thay do it given back to the a billion people just to where his gift it from to us , and so hear ,, forgive me, i earn too much , just by leassning over line ,,, 💌 🌍🌱
Swamiji, I am an avid listner and a viewer of your discourses; available on UA-cam, (and from many othrers, which I think, can help me grasp such basics of Vedanta philosophy). And, to humbly say, I feel, I have started learning a few things... But Swamiji, I have a question here that came to my mind while watching this very video, and, it goes like this: While explaining the ideas of Non-violence and Ahimsa, you cited two examples; the first of the Japanese Guru , and, the second of Swami Viekananda. I felt that these two views on the same subject are very opposed. Swamiji, my doubt is; Is there a difference in the essence of these two words, or you have used them synonymously? If not, then what is the exact difference between these two words? Swami Vivekananda's view appeals to me. I have formed this view, after reading 'Gita Rahasya' by the Great intellectual and philosopher, 'Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak'... Swamiji, do clear this doubt, if you find any worth in it...
Namaste. If you are referring to the Martial arts Guru, then it is not opposed to Swamiji’s view that the strong need not oppose or resist the weak. He could have easliy defeated the robber but chose to comply. Swamiji too says if you can bring legions of angels in your defence then chosing Ahimsa makes sense. Our weakness masquerading as nonresistance is one of the reason for our downfall over centuries, spiritually and otherwise. Mahatma Gandhi’s Ahimsa too was from a foundation of spiritual strength. With best wishes, Swami Jnanishananda
I have to disagree about there being less violence today than in previous centuries. We may have less violence percentagewise with regard to the population, but it ios less pgysical violence. But violence in thought and words is more today than in previous times. Previously physical violence acted as a release of mental and verbal violence But today with the all the restrictive laws being put in place the level of frustration is more and when violence does erupt it takes on a very evil and twisted form. We are definitely living in more violent times
🚫 Five Practices of Restraints (Yama) in Spiritual Life: Ahimsa (Non-Violence): Practice non-violence in thought, word, and deed. Adjusted to societal roles, applicable to both monks and soldiers. Yoga Sutra emphasizes perfection in non-violence brings peace even among natural enemies. Satya (Truth): Truth means not telling falsities. Honesty is fundamental; don't tell untruths. Satyam, Hitam, Mitham, Abhi Samvadhi: Truth should be beneficial, limited, universal, and gentle. Brahmacharyam (Celibacy or Sense Control): Control over senses, especially sexual impropriety. Chaste mind is powerful; energy is preserved. Varied practice depending on one's life station, but sense control is crucial. Aparigraha (Non-Acceptance of Gifts): Not accepting gifts to avoid obligations. Reflex to give back creates subtle attachment. Mind affected by the giver's tendencies; gifts open one to obligations. Astaya (Non-Stealing): Not taking what doesn't belong to you without permission. Extends to resources; question entitlement even to legitimately earned wealth. Giving away resources, even if rightfully earned, shows a moral sense of non-entitlement. 🌐 Additional Insights: Studies indicate non-violent struggles are often more successful than violent ones in social reform movements. Positive psychology research suggests the modern era is less violent compared to historical periods. Practice of non-violence requires strength; it's not a sign of weakness. Truth should be spoken sweetly; harsh truths can be conveyed gently. Brahmacharya aids in preserving mental energy and enhances spiritual power. Non-acceptance of gifts prevents subtle attachments and obligations. Non-stealing extends to questioning one's entitlement to resources and wealth. These practices form the foundation of a yogic and meditative life, fostering moral and spiritual development.
PLEASE HELP ME ///// ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION "Think of a space in your heart, and in the midst of that space think that a flame is burning. Think of that flame as your own soul and inside the flame is another effulgent light, and that is the Soul of your soul, God. Meditate upon that in the heart - vivekananda , i practiced this meditation presvribed by vivekananda ,but after some time when this meditation goes very deep i feel my breath is stoping like i get absorbed , then my breath wants to go out my when my breath wants to go out my attention shifts to my breathing instead iof the soul of soul i couldnt meditate further plz help me , WHAT SHOULD I DO TO REMAIN ABSORBED IN THAT MEDITATION FOR ATLEAST 20 MIN
Swamiji I am a bit confused; hence would request you to enlighten me on this. In this video as you mentioned that to become a monk, one will have to refuse taking gifts, this is truly acceptable and understandable. However on your other video which is related to gurus you are even talking abt Guru Dakshina for Yog teaching. So in the later are you referring to the charge that a Guru takes for teaching You Tantra Sadhana to his disciples? I mean if monks should not take gifts then how come Gurus will take Guru Dakshina for teaching meditation?
People in the west do not understand when you ask them not to give you any gifts, not even small ones. They just want to satisfy their need to give you a gift. So, I tend to quietly pass on the gifts that are given to me, neither offending the giver by openly refusing the gift, nor making anyone else feel obliged towards me as most of the time they won't know who it is from or I will let them know that I am only passing it on because I feel they have better use for it. That way I don't have to be totally antisocial and people can do what they feel they need to do.
One who knows Brahman is Brhamachari. Simply avoiding sexual impulses mayn’t get us anywhere.All our saints including Vyasa, Vasishta and those who wrote upanishads had multiple wives and kids Yagnavalkya the great Saint in brihadaranya upanishad had 2 wives. I think it is an aid like satvik food to realize god provided. It is not done compulsorily
There is only Pure Consciousness and Awareness. These 5 practices disengage Awareness from the narratives generated by the mind and help us transcend entanglement.
Yes Guruji. I am strictly following four of them and not accepting gifts mostly. Sometimes I accept gifts not to displease others. I want to be a Yogi . where I can go Guruji.
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
Swamiji you are greatly explain it. But here one question came in my mind ,that evey donor is not ethically earn money then how can mostly religious, or ethical ashrams accept donations from everyone...
Pranaam Swami Jee, Thank you for sharing this. Regarding "not receiving the gifts", how to say no to "gifts" from family/friends who give gifts on special ocassions like B'day, anniversary etc.
" Ask, you shall be blessed " - Bible. I was looking for an explanation of these virtues. Thank you, Swami JnanIshananda ji Maharaj for posting this one.
Practical except the gift part because he said the philosopher gives away he earnings isn't that a gift made to the other. Transaction has to happen in life right from our birth society gives us a lot of good as well as bad.
In the United States is difficult. Sometimes not doing so is rude. Even when we help am elder. They will offer payment. We say no, keep your money please, and they refuse to hear otherwise. What do we do in these situations?
My son gifted me with seeds from his flowers for Christmas. The most wonderful gift, given and taken with love. These seeds have grown into flowers, which in turn produced seeds. I have been distributing these seeds to friends, neighbours, colleagues... The happiness and joy which the gift given with love continues to expand all over... Gifts given with love and taken in with love and shared with others have an amazing Life to them. And cost nothing
He is not clear, when he says not accepting gifts it’s meant for people who are living like yogis. The correct interpretation IMHO for general people is giving when you can without hoping to get anything in return. It sounds simple when said but in true absolute practice it is extremely hard. E.g. Someone one random day when to hospital and told doctor that he wants to donate one of his kidneys, he has no idea who is going to get it. It’s a gift to someone yes but it apparently comes with feeling of non possessiveness, giving but not expecting anything in return
Yes thats true Non voilence from position of strength is a sign of wisdom...but it situational swamyji..When people are killed, woman r raped & sold then non voilence is adhram doesn't matter wether u r at the position of STrength or weakness u have to destroy Adhrama for setting up Dharma....
Namaskaram Swami Ji 🙏 How is a Rudra supposed to be gentle & kind when confronting adversity or willful ignorance? False piety would arise from breaking character would it not? With respect & appreciation to You Old Friend, OM
As per Sri Ramakrishna, a householder can adopt the following view if he wishes to practice brahmacharya. After the birth of a few children, husband and wife should look upon each other as sister and brother. Lust or creative energy should not be given a chance to express through the lower centres. Only then one can hope to accumulate Ojas (which is the same energy, in its subtle form before expressing itself as lust, directed upwards and stored in the brain) without which brain heats up quickly. So outlook plays a vital role than the physical object or person outside. It's also important to mutually arrive at the decision, trying your maximum to convince your significant other, for a healthy spiritual atmosphere in your family. Please remember that by entering family life you have already decided to sacrifice all selfish undertakings whose benefits are exclusive to yourself! Even Sri Ramakrishna himself told his consort, Maa Sarada, that although as a spiritual seeker he has no intentions of leading a worldly life, he is willing to sacrifice his wish if she so desires! Hope the above hints help you in your efforts to practice Raja Yoga. Wishing you all the very best, Swami Jnanishananda
@@ImmortalBliss 🙏 thank you for your answer. I did not understand the last part, the last sentence containing a "weirdly" life. ... can you please rephrase it ji?
Shoto koti pronam maharaj....i'm an ardent listener of your talk and discourses...everytime i listen to your talk, it fills my my mind with a divine, heavenly feeling...it soothes and calms my mind....i have a strong desire to meet you one day and touch your holy feet...i don't know whether my desire will be fulfilled fulfilled or not
To judge others, criticism ,fault finding, seems to be in the category of control of the tongue. And minding ones own business fits here nicely. Respecting others chosen path is also a truth, because one man's food is another man's poison. Let's respect everyone's truth, but follow our own.😊
Makes no sense .about the lemon.he bought the lemon when the he was the owner.he was the original owner .so make no sense that it changed hands so he is not the owner.
No brother, it is not like that you are thinking, the man who brought the lemon was not actually the owner of the land, as you think.....he brought the lemon from the place, whose old owner he knows about, as he always take lemon from him....but that day without his knowledge, owner of the land changed before he plucked the lemon. Now, You listen again, you will understand, giver of lemon was not the owner of land
Swamiji, your lectures are extremely useful for a common man practicing spiritual exercises. But, regarding chastity the explanation shall be more narrative. If you kindly do in your next lecture.🙏🙏
no taking gifts? Most yogis and monks and enunciates live from offerings and foods from other people, even some Dharma centers are supported from donations, without accepting gifts and donations there would be no way people could do longer retreats unless they are wealthy personally, but that is not the case in Tibet, some few Tibetan and Ancient Indian yogis were able to live eating flowers and using Siddhis to bless the elements and obtain nutrition but that is lost or extremely rare and not the case for regular yogis.
** Please listen in another Video, how Swami Sarvapriyananda himself used to BEG food in the Himalayas. A Yogi is NOT allowed to accept Gifts. He may Beg his food from the street. Also, a yogi, for the sa reason, will NOT stay at one place. Like a river, he keeps flowing. -> The ashrams are not taking donations. Everybody offers their GuruDakshina. A JEE tuition costs me 50,000 Rupees. But, these ashrams teach me for ZERO fee. So, we offer humble guruDakshina.
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.
Namaste.
All these practices are geared towards stabilizing the mind. All these understanding of non-duality is just an intellectual conviction unless your body, especially nerves, prana flowing through it, follows what your conviction is. That happens only by strict practice unless one is of exceptionally pure mind like that of Sri Ramakrishna whose convictions were immediately followed by the nerves in terms of adverse reaction to doing something opposing that conviction (for eg: touching metal would physically distort his hand).
Brahmacharya is not denial of something but refusing to seek nervous pleasures by the union of physical bodies. Those in Samsara also should restrict that act only for procreation and not for seeking pleasure. Except for food and essential requirements without which one would find it difficult to survive in a body, one should do away with every other need for fulfillment in the senses. Only then can the mind, which has a natural tendency to look outward, be turned inward and realise its true nature as the nondual ever perfect existence knowledge bliss absolute.
You may think seeking pleasure is natural but then nature is not here to liberate you. As Swami Vivekananda says, none has realised the truth by allowing nature to dictate your life.
Hope this clarifies.
With best wishes,
Swami Jnanishananda
@@ImmortalBliss Thank you Swami ji. Shat shat pranam 🙏
"Nature is not here to liberate you"
"None has realized the Truth by allowing Nature to dictate your life"
*Gem of a statement*
Hits the nail on the head
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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
Just one modification - it's asteya अस्तेय, not astha🙂
Thank you
Another important one missing- consumption of alcohol
its part of brahmacharya only actually@@sudmudmud357
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There is no place for alcohol if Brahmacharya is followed truly - Brahmacharya = Brahma Acharanam = fully committed to clearly understand what Brahma means as per scriptures = Self enquiry. So there is no need to mention the consumption of alcohol or any such sensual stimulating activity(seeking pleasure through 5 sense organs).
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.
Very True 🙏🏻
I relate
Eat sattvic food, less in quantity. Not to watch/hear, read things that agitates the mind This is also important.
Very true .. Thanks for emphasizing that ..
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This come under brahmacharya
But we eat less quality we feel hugger always,then we can't focus our minds
Thank you
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
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
Humble Pranams Swamiji Maharaj 🙏 💐
Superb 👌 excellent explanation on this Topic. 👏
Thank u Swamiji 🙏🙏🙏💐🙇
Humble Pranams 🙏
Jai Sri Ramakrishna 🙏 💐 Jai Maa 🙏 💐 Jai Swamiji 🙏 💐
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"
Believe me you will . I can tell you from my own experience. I went to NY to visit Central Park ( Vedanta Soc is nearby and swamiji goes for a walk every morning). As I was entering the park , swamiji was walking out. Had I been a minute late I would have missed him. Just a week before I had gone to the Vedanta society to hear him but could not meet him . If your desire is strong, the universe will work to get it for you .
"and day after tomorrow you'll be smart and be wanting to change perspective of the people"
By quoting another's rheotorics, ofc.
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.
Also includes not killing animal for food consumption to satisfy the desire of taste
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This is foremost. Non violent.
I do not agree
@@divyadeepwadhwa6175 when some goons ,fanatics attacking people to kill them ,what to do ??
Be righteous, Gita said .
Most importantly, avoiding jealousy, hatred ,greed that's the true sense of being non-violent .
In guise of non- violence ,most of us becoming tomoguni, fearful of the brutes .
That's why the wicked are doing all mean thing they want & so called goody goody one always get the beating .
Truth is that anyone can become a yogi if they destroy the lust and greed for sensual pleasures and material comforts. Of the 2, power of desire to experience sexual pleasure is almost impossible for any man or woman to control. If that alone were so easy to control, then world population won't keep increasing beyond 8 Billion and higher consciousness will ensure humans stop "producing" children for the sake of their pleasures and start "creating" children with superior DNA for the sake of service to the creators of this universe.
If you read content of many sages and saints on brahmacharya, you'll find how this one craving is unbeatable and not so easy to conquer. This is why yogis are born and live a specific way of life till the end. Humans are animals and need food and sex no matter how much their brain has evolved. This lack of self control is the reason for 100% of all world problems today. If all couples only ever had sex for procreation and never to experience cheap and selfish pleasure, then humanity would have jumped to next level species already. But, humans are devolving coz of their attachment to lustful and greedy desires. Even if a perfect couple existed and wanted to create a perfect child, the infinite karma from rest of 8 Billion humans will end up as a curse and not as a blessing to that child. This is the irony of aiming to be spiritually perfect in Kali Yuga.
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
Listening to him is the meditation🧡
🥰💗💕वे कलियुग के स्थान नहीं है; यदि स्त्री स्वधर्म निष्ठ हो, शिष्ट हिंसा हो, साधारण मद्यपान,... :-श्री भागवतम
Those 5 things are the 5 main vows Jain people take...
Whenever I hear Swamiji...I get influenced in a positive way...n life seems to have a deeper meaning.. purpose...
That is SANATHANA DHARMA == ANANTHA ( ENDLESS)
No need to follow any thing,
Already all are complete by themself, realize and stay calm,
As in the ten Commandments, they are for the unconscious. For a conscious and true contemplative, they are self revealing and or obvious. No one needs to tell you what is right and what is wrong, what comes from fear and anger versus what comes from Love,
In other words, those pretending to teach astanga yoga (indeed all of today's yoga) are following asatya. They are not celibates and do not at all understsnd aparigraha. Please Swami be brave and call out this massive spurious yoga.
Brahmacharya alone is most important. I wonder why great sages, saints and yogis fear of talking about it's importance first, before talking of other morals and values. If Brahmacharya alone is practiced by entire humanity, then the species can evolve into Gods and Goddesses within few dozen generations. That's the power of Brahmacharya.
What do you understand by Bhramachary
If Brahmacharya was practiced by the entire humanity, there wouldn’t be a next generation 😂
@@elfury7678 Brahmacharya for a householder means never expelling sexual energy except in the case of having few kids with your partner, then putting it aside.
@@elfury7678 thats the case for noobs
@@Vonneuman8676 noun: noobs:
a person who is inexperienced in a particular sphere or activity
Ahimsa is not non violence. Its non cruelty.
¡Gracias!
Bramhacharya mean always be in bramha. Awareness of god. Is it not.
I very much appreciate what he says about accepting gifts.
This said, the rules apply to the ego mind. There is never a problem accepting from being or wholeness. Accepting a compliment from wholeness is not the same as needing a compliment and feeling flattered and which exposes you to manipulation. But if you accept from freedom, it is a whole different matter. In fact, even refusing a compliment could be the work of the ego mind as in false modesty.
There are no rules for the enlightened one, the Jnani.
Accepting gifts may also be good, if that means paying a karmic debt, for the person offering the gift.
Giving gifts also works the same way. No absolutes.
Same with Ahimsa or non-violence. Hindu historical texts are full of examples of wars, battles and conquests to convey punchlines. Importantly these conflicts are always fought out of duty to protect a higher cause, the outcome of which is for the greater benefit. In Hinduism, it's OK to be violent for the right reasons. One could argue, the duties are for the Kshatriya or warrior class and not for a Yogi and I can accept that. But not completely as the yogi could encounter a situation where he is required to go against Ahimsa. In such case he has not forsaken yogihood - he has temporarily put it aside for the call of the hour.
@@MayaMatrixMuktiManifestor India has not (at least not in last 1000 years) invaded a country
These 5 vows were given by Jain tirthankar Mahavira
Should we speak white lies
Swamiji, I love your talks and so well explained. Simple language and easy to understand. Thank you so much.
There's needs of course , how can thay do it given back to the a billion people just to where his gift it from to us , and so hear ,, forgive me, i earn too much , just by leassning over line ,,,
💌 🌍🌱
Swamiji, I am an avid listner and a viewer of your discourses; available on UA-cam, (and from many othrers, which I think, can help me grasp such basics of Vedanta philosophy). And, to humbly say, I feel, I have started learning a few things...
But Swamiji, I have a question here that came to my mind while watching this very video, and, it goes like this:
While explaining the ideas of Non-violence and Ahimsa, you cited two examples; the first of the Japanese Guru , and, the second of Swami Viekananda.
I felt that these two views on the same subject are very opposed.
Swamiji, my doubt is; Is there a difference in the essence of these two words, or you have used them synonymously?
If not, then what is the exact difference between these two words?
Swami Vivekananda's view appeals to me. I have formed this view, after reading 'Gita Rahasya' by the Great intellectual and philosopher, 'Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak'...
Swamiji, do clear this doubt, if you find any worth in it...
Namaste.
If you are referring to the Martial arts Guru, then it is not opposed to Swamiji’s view that the strong need not oppose or resist the weak. He could have easliy defeated the robber but chose to comply. Swamiji too says if you can bring legions of angels in your defence then chosing Ahimsa makes sense. Our weakness masquerading as nonresistance is one of the reason for our downfall over centuries, spiritually and otherwise. Mahatma Gandhi’s Ahimsa too was from a foundation of spiritual strength.
With best wishes,
Swami Jnanishananda
" Mahatma Gandhi’s Ahimsa too was from a foundation of spiritual strength "
Wonderful analysis of Gandhiji.
@@rohansaxena5606 His ahimsa was not complete ahimsa.
Kanchi Paramacharya said the same😌...
He advised the first P.M of India to raise a war.
@@rohansaxena5606ahimsa of gandhi is not real it's political version.
I have to disagree about there being less violence today than in previous centuries.
We may have less violence percentagewise with regard to the population, but it ios less pgysical violence.
But violence in thought and words is more today than in previous times.
Previously physical violence acted as a release of mental and verbal violence
But today with the all the restrictive laws being put in place the level of frustration is more and when violence does erupt it takes on a very evil and twisted form.
We are definitely living in more violent times
We speak more words today... so by ratio violent words are also up.
Practicing complete celibacy is more important in spiritual life, it is main part in astanga marg.
🚫 Five Practices of Restraints (Yama) in Spiritual Life:
Ahimsa (Non-Violence):
Practice non-violence in thought, word, and deed.
Adjusted to societal roles, applicable to both monks and soldiers.
Yoga Sutra emphasizes perfection in non-violence brings peace even among natural enemies.
Satya (Truth):
Truth means not telling falsities.
Honesty is fundamental; don't tell untruths.
Satyam, Hitam, Mitham, Abhi Samvadhi: Truth should be beneficial, limited, universal, and gentle.
Brahmacharyam (Celibacy or Sense Control):
Control over senses, especially sexual impropriety.
Chaste mind is powerful; energy is preserved.
Varied practice depending on one's life station, but sense control is crucial.
Aparigraha (Non-Acceptance of Gifts):
Not accepting gifts to avoid obligations.
Reflex to give back creates subtle attachment.
Mind affected by the giver's tendencies; gifts open one to obligations.
Astaya (Non-Stealing):
Not taking what doesn't belong to you without permission.
Extends to resources; question entitlement even to legitimately earned wealth.
Giving away resources, even if rightfully earned, shows a moral sense of non-entitlement.
🌐 Additional Insights:
Studies indicate non-violent struggles are often more successful than violent ones in social reform movements.
Positive psychology research suggests the modern era is less violent compared to historical periods.
Practice of non-violence requires strength; it's not a sign of weakness.
Truth should be spoken sweetly; harsh truths can be conveyed gently.
Brahmacharya aids in preserving mental energy and enhances spiritual power.
Non-acceptance of gifts prevents subtle attachments and obligations.
Non-stealing extends to questioning one's entitlement to resources and wealth.
These practices form the foundation of a yogic and meditative life, fostering moral and spiritual development.
PLEASE HELP ME ///// ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION "Think of a space in your heart, and in the midst of that space think that a flame is burning. Think of that flame as your own soul and inside the flame is another effulgent light, and that is the Soul of your soul, God. Meditate upon that in the heart - vivekananda , i practiced this meditation presvribed by vivekananda ,but after some time when this meditation goes very deep i feel my breath is stoping like i get absorbed , then my breath wants to go out my when my breath wants to go out my attention shifts to my breathing instead iof the soul of soul i couldnt meditate further plz help me , WHAT SHOULD I DO TO REMAIN ABSORBED IN THAT MEDITATION FOR ATLEAST 20 MIN
Swamiji I am a bit confused; hence would request you to enlighten me on this. In this video as you mentioned that to become a monk, one will have to refuse taking gifts, this is truly acceptable and understandable. However on your other video which is related to gurus you are even talking abt Guru Dakshina for Yog teaching. So in the later are you referring to the charge that a Guru takes for teaching You Tantra Sadhana to his disciples? I mean if monks should not take gifts then how come Gurus will take Guru Dakshina for teaching meditation?
People in the west do not understand when you ask them not to give you any gifts, not even small ones. They just want to satisfy their need to give you a gift. So, I tend to quietly pass on the gifts that are given to me, neither offending the giver by openly refusing the gift, nor making anyone else feel obliged towards me as most of the time they won't know who it is from or I will let them know that I am only passing it on because I feel they have better use for it. That way I don't have to be totally antisocial and people can do what they feel they need to do.
One who knows Brahman is Brhamachari.
Simply avoiding sexual impulses mayn’t get us anywhere.All our saints including Vyasa, Vasishta and those who wrote upanishads had multiple wives and kids
Yagnavalkya the great Saint in brihadaranya upanishad had 2 wives.
I think it is an aid like satvik food to realize god provided. It is not done compulsorily
There is only Pure Consciousness and Awareness. These 5 practices disengage Awareness from the narratives generated by the mind and help us transcend entanglement.
May I know from which Hindu scripture you found these five virtues ?
Patanjali Yoga Sutra. Or you can see Swami Vivekananda's book, Raja yoga.
Swamigy, you are honest and practical. The sixth quality
Yes Guruji. I am strictly following four of them and not accepting gifts mostly. Sometimes I accept gifts not to displease others. I want to be a Yogi . where I can go Guruji.
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
नमस्कार,
कृपया हिन्दी में भी video बनाने
Ha ha
Thinking of the politicians n filthy rich money tycoons...
How they will react to hear these words....!!
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But Lord Krushna too had wars.Please please clarify HH Swamiji.🙏
Forcefully Brahmacharya cannot be attained. By practice of meditation consciousness evolves and lower tendencies drop ups
Music to my ears... 🎼🎶🎸
Jibone ki korte hobe sob mukhosto hoye geche kajj e lagate hobe apner pat na sunle bhalo lage ne.5 ti point ja bolechen sob korte hobe.Ratna nandy.
Swamiji you are greatly explain it.
But here one question came in my mind ,that evey donor is not ethically earn money then how can mostly religious, or ethical ashrams accept donations from everyone...
Joy guru joy guru hara Krishna khuv vlo lagl0 khuv vlo thkban 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If one follows adwaita then they should not pray to Gods? Please enlighten Swami ji because I have done that all my life and scared to leave it.
Pranaam Swami Jee,
Thank you for sharing this. Regarding "not receiving the gifts", how to say no to "gifts" from family/friends who give gifts on special ocassions like B'day, anniversary etc.
There are exceptions to general rule otherwise general rule cannot subsist said revered Rajaji
Take the gifts but don't get attached to it.
Is swamiji a vegetarian? Why didn't he talk about diet as part of ahinsa?
Hariom not accepting gifts for grahsthas is necessary but how a monk will practice this as he lives on bhiksha
Done not by supression but by redirection. 🙂
May grace purify us in this journey 🙏🏾
4 Out Of 5 Ain't Bad! LOL
Non vegetarian food. Is it viloence swamiji .
It's mahavir Swami pancharatna jain philosophy
Lol meanwhile I'm just like after a total ego death and meeting God am I not already a dead yogi
BUDHA🌷: collect that can go with you
Does eating goat meat lead to violence?
" Ask, you shall be blessed " - Bible.
I was looking for an explanation of these virtues.
Thank you, Swami JnanIshananda ji Maharaj for posting this one.
Rohan !! But How To Ask God
Can someone be married and still practice these 5 principles
babaji, you are second to none, in terms your oration, spiritual knowledge, representation.... sato koti pronum.
It is such a pure video; I wonder who these 11 people disliked this video.
Sir Namaste
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Practical except the gift part because he said the philosopher gives away he earnings isn't that a gift made to the other. Transaction has to happen in life right from our birth society gives us a lot of good as well as bad.
Giving away gifts to the extremely oppressed or downtrodden will not bind you to receive gifts, such as donating during a flood or earth quake.
अपरिग्रह would normally stand for not hoarding, having more than what is essential. परिग्रह is accumulation, hoarding.
I want to be a yogi
In the United States is difficult. Sometimes not doing so is rude. Even when we help am elder. They will offer payment. We say no, keep your money please, and they refuse to hear otherwise. What do we do in these situations?
Accept it and later give it to someone who needs it from your self understanding. Gift won't stay in your hands.
You may request the old man to donate somewhere on your behalf if he is really insisting.
My son gifted me with seeds from his flowers for Christmas. The most wonderful gift, given and taken with love. These seeds have grown into flowers, which in turn produced seeds. I have been distributing these seeds to friends, neighbours, colleagues... The happiness and joy which the gift given with love continues to expand all over... Gifts given with love and taken in with love and shared with others have an amazing Life to them. And cost nothing
He is not clear, when he says not accepting gifts it’s meant for people who are living like yogis.
The correct interpretation IMHO for general people is giving when you can without hoping to get anything in return. It sounds simple when said but in true absolute practice it is extremely hard.
E.g. Someone one random day when to hospital and told doctor that he wants to donate one of his kidneys, he has no idea who is going to get it. It’s a gift to someone yes but it apparently comes with feeling of non possessiveness, giving but not expecting anything in return
Thank you Swamiji for the great explanation with nice examples.
Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna Jai Sri Ramakrishna
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Even plants have life,how does a Yogi live?
Respect from Assam India
Yes thats true Non voilence from position of strength is a sign of wisdom...but it situational swamyji..When people are killed, woman r raped & sold then non voilence is adhram doesn't matter wether u r at the position of STrength or weakness u have to destroy Adhrama for setting up Dharma....
Non violence
Truth
Brahmachary (celibacy)
Non acceptance of gifts
Non stealing
Namaskaram Swami Ji 🙏
How is a Rudra supposed to be gentle & kind when confronting adversity or willful ignorance?
False piety would arise from breaking character would it not?
With respect & appreciation to You Old Friend,
OM
Excellent daily practices 🙏
I am a householder. What it would mean to remain chaste if I want to practice first two steps of Raja yoga ?
As per Sri Ramakrishna, a householder can adopt the following view if he wishes to practice brahmacharya.
After the birth of a few children, husband and wife should look upon each other as sister and brother.
Lust or creative energy should not be given a chance to express through the lower centres. Only then one can hope to accumulate Ojas (which is the same energy, in its subtle form before expressing itself as lust, directed upwards and stored in the brain) without which brain heats up quickly.
So outlook plays a vital role than the physical object or person outside.
It's also important to mutually arrive at the decision, trying your maximum to convince your significant other, for a healthy spiritual atmosphere in your family.
Please remember that by entering family life you have already decided to sacrifice all selfish undertakings whose benefits are exclusive to yourself!
Even Sri Ramakrishna himself told his consort, Maa Sarada, that although as a spiritual seeker he has no intentions of leading a worldly life, he is willing to sacrifice his wish if she so desires!
Hope the above hints help you in your efforts to practice Raja Yoga.
Wishing you all the very best,
Swami Jnanishananda
I have the same Question.
@@ImmortalBliss is brahmacharya compulsory for other yogas also? Or is it only limited to raja yoga?
@@ImmortalBliss 🙏 thank you for your answer. I did not understand the last part, the last sentence containing a "weirdly" life. ... can you please rephrase it ji?
That’s a typo. Worldly.
Maharaaj k dekhe katha suneye moner sab kashto kirakam miliye jaye magic er moto!! Mesmerising talks from a strong magnetic personality.
Hearing your speech makes me feel blessed and peaceful
Thank you for keeping it shorter
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Pranam Swamiji
Shoto koti pronam maharaj....i'm an ardent listener of your talk and discourses...everytime i listen to your talk, it fills my my mind with a divine, heavenly feeling...it soothes and calms my mind....i have a strong desire to meet you one day and touch your holy feet...i don't know whether my desire will be fulfilled fulfilled or not
To judge others, criticism ,fault finding, seems to be in the category of control of the tongue. And minding ones own business fits here nicely. Respecting others chosen path is also a truth, because one man's food is another man's poison. Let's respect everyone's truth, but follow our own.😊
Makes no sense .about the lemon.he bought the lemon when the he was the owner.he was the original owner .so make no sense that it changed hands so he is not the owner.
No brother, it is not like that you are thinking, the man who brought the lemon was not actually the owner of the land, as you think.....he brought the lemon from the place, whose old owner he knows about, as he always take lemon from him....but that day without his knowledge, owner of the land changed before he plucked the lemon.
Now, You listen again, you will understand, giver of lemon was not the owner of land
Not necessarily to become a yogi but atleast to certain extent,, irrespective of religion every human being must practice these.
Pronam
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Swamiji, your lectures are extremely useful for a common man practicing spiritual exercises. But, regarding chastity the explanation shall be more narrative. If you kindly do in your next lecture.🙏🙏
5 great vows of Jainism.
It s taken from patanjali yoga sutra
no taking gifts? Most yogis and monks and enunciates live from offerings and foods from other people, even some Dharma centers are supported from donations, without accepting gifts and donations there would be no way people could do longer retreats unless they are wealthy personally, but that is not the case in Tibet, some few Tibetan and Ancient Indian yogis were able to live eating flowers and using Siddhis to bless the elements and obtain nutrition but that is lost or extremely rare and not the case for regular yogis.
Enunciates or renunciates??
Even I have the same question!
** Please listen in another Video, how Swami Sarvapriyananda himself used to BEG food in the Himalayas.
A Yogi is NOT allowed to accept Gifts. He may Beg his food from the street. Also, a yogi, for the sa reason, will NOT stay at one place. Like a river, he keeps flowing.
-> The ashrams are not taking donations. Everybody offers their GuruDakshina.
A JEE tuition costs me 50,000 Rupees. But, these ashrams teach me for ZERO fee. So, we offer humble guruDakshina.
Point here is if something is necessary and someone giving then take that or ask for that
Otherwise don’t
@@athmanandchetu it is bhiksha that sadhus accept not gift.
Hari Om, Pranam, Swamiji.
Actually what Swami didn't say is these restraints become natural for this who have surrendered to truth. No vigorous effort will be needed at all
Pranam Swamiji. I feel bless and blissful to listen your divine speech and having devine darshan. Thank you🌹 swamiji.
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It's very great full to you that the all of your divine speeches help us for build up our character for a nice sanatani human being.
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I noticed drinking alcohol is not prohibited? 🤔
Alcohol is pure vegetarianism
I wish I could give thousands likes to Swami Ji's videos
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