Satsang with Swami Shankarananda

Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Bhagavan Nityananda - 23 Febuary 2019

In this weeks satsang talk, Swami Shankarananda discusses the teachings of the esoteric sage, Bhagavan Nityananda. Listen as Guruji decodes the intriguing utterances of Bhagavan's teachings on the relationship between the mind and the inner self, having devotion towards the guru, the cause of liberation and the importance of practising yoga in the world.   

This podcast was recorded live at satsang in the Mount Eliza Ashram on the 23th of Febuary, 2019.

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Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Sri Aurobindo - 16 February 2019

In satsang this week, Swami Shankarananda discussed the life and teachings of the Indian sage, Sri Aurobindo. In this talk, Guruji draws from published correspondence between the sage and his devotees during the time he lived in his Pondicherry ashram. Listen as Guruji expands on Aurobindo's teachings on the elements of sadhana or spiritual practice, letting go of expectations, having faith in a higher cause and how we can make room for grace in our lives. 

 

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Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Sri Ramana Maharshi - 9 Febuary 2019

In this weeks satsang with Swami Shankarananda, Guruji gave a talk on the great sage Sri Ramana Maharshi of Arunachala. Ramana is considered one of the most famous sages of the 20th century, and was also the creator of self inquiry - a method which Guruji was deeply inspired by when he created the Shiva Process. In this talk, we hear personal stories of the sage as well as dialogues between Ramana and his devotees on teachings such as finding the natural state of peace, the true meaning of intellect and how to know the self. 

 

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Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Baba Muktananda - 2 Febuary 2019

In last weeks satsang, Swami Shankarananda delivered a talk on his beloved guru, Baba Muktananda. Listen as Guruji addresses teachings on how the mantra works to purify the mind, body and soul, how we can control anger and other emotions, and discusses the principles of God, Guru and Self.

Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Ganeshpuri Review - 26 January 2019

In the first satsang after a spiritual pilgrimage and retreat with devotees to the spiritual village of Ganeshpuri in  India, Swami Shankarananda reviews some of his favourite teachings given through talks during the trip. 

With a focus on the guru/disciple relationship, this podcast offers many spiritual insights into the exploration of the inner world and the concept of concealment and grace. In this talk Guruji also reads of some beautiful anecdotes written by devotees of his guru, Baba Muktananda. 

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Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: New Year's Message - 5 January 2019

 On January 5, 2019, Swami Shankarananda (Guruji) delivered his annual spiritual message for the New Year.

 

Join him in this special satsang podcast as Guruji reveals the message for 2019: 'Be content with what you have,' which was Baba Muktananda's instruction to Guruji in 1976. Guruji adds, 'Contentment is a place inside you that already exists. Find that place; practice the yoga of contentment.'

 

In this talk, Guruji reads some of his favourite question and answers from his Baba satsangs over the last year, including questions on the Kali Yuga, the concept of 'worldly Shakti', devotion, and loving the inner Self.

 

Come visit the Mount Eliza Ashram in the New Year and practice contentment with a true master. For more information on Guruji's courses and retreats in 2019, click here.

Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Baba Muktananda - 29 December 2018

In satsang with Swami Shankarananda this week, Guruji introduced his newest program on his guru, Baba Muktananda. This program draws on the writings found in 'The Siddha Path' magazine which Guruji and Devi Ma helped write and publish during their time with Baba. The magazine contained reports from Ganeshpuri and Baba's world tours, and anecdotes from devotees.

This talk explores teachings on shaktipat, the understanding that everything is divinity, the benefits of chanting and how we can discriminate between good and bad thoughts or matrika. 

 

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Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Christmas Satsang - 22 December 2018

Merry Christmas! Tune into this weeks Christmas satsang podcast with Swami Shankarananda.

In this weeks satsang talk Guruji explores the teaching of Jesus Christ, and touches on the importance of interfaith of religions, beliefs and faiths.

Guruji also reads a special dialogue between his guru Baba Muktananda and a reverend on the similarities between Christianity and Hinduism.

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Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Baba Muktananda - 15 December 2018

In the second part of his three part satsang series on Baba Muktananda, Swami Shankarananda reads question and answers drawn from Q&A sessions during Baba's famous world tours.

 

These questions from spiritual seekers prompt discussion on seeing the ego as divinity, surrender, and the obstacles we face during our sadhana or spiritual journey. In this satsang, Guruji also explores how we can dissipate our mental tendencies and merge personal love with love for the inner self.

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Satsang with Swami Shankarananda: Baba Muktananda - 8 December 2018

This week at satsang, Swami Shankarananda reflects on his time spent with his beloved guru, Baba Muktananda by reading from Baba's Ganeshpuri Q&A's. Listen as Guruji discusses Baba's teachings on cultivating love and faith, differentiating between ego and true devotion, the guru's impact on sadhana and the 'right way' to meditate.

In this podcast, we are fortunate to hear Devi Ma's intro talk on the power of shaktipat, why we attend satsang and also, a special snippet from Guruji's upcoming memoir - Ganeshpuri Days.

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