11 Aug Dr. Jayadeva Talking on Positive Rituals
The topic for the English Satsang on Sunday, 10th August, 2014 was 'Positive Rituals.' Following is the transcript of the speech made by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra on the topic. Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra Listen to the Audio: If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here http://chirb.it/c8s141 Check this...
11 Aug Hansaji Talking on Positive Rituals
The topic for the English Satsang on Sunday, 10th August, 2014 was 'Positive Rituals.'
Following is the transcript of the speech made by Smt. Hansaji Yogendra on the topic.
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"Our routines should be so healthy that it has a good effect on our body, health, mind, attitudes and interpersonal relationships. Rituals should only be such that they would not be a burden on us. If they are a burden, the whole point of rituals is lost.
Small rituals taught in childhood, like joining hands in front of God, remembering God before sleeping, these have great effect on the person. With this, we get a peace of mind and strength with the faith that some power is there which is protecting us
21 Jul Q&A on ‘Spirituality in Today’s Times’
A special Satsang was held on Sunday, 20th July, 2014 in memory of Dr. Paranjali J. Yogendra, son of Dr. Jayadeva and Smt. Hansaji Yogendra. The topic of the English Satsang was 'Spirituality in Today's Times.'
Following is the transcript of the Q & A between the audience and Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra.
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Q. What is the the definition of spirituality in yoga? Dr. J: Simplicity and hard work. Smt. H: And in whatever work you do, keep in mind that you are doing the work of God, or that you are not the doer, you are just an instrument in doing the job. This body, mind and intelligence are used to do the work. So the 'Me' and 'Mine' and 'I did' should go, then only can God be experienced.
Q. We do good things in a happy way, yet from within, we want a word of appreciation. Will we ever be able to get spiritual?
20 Jul Hansaji talking on Spirituality in Today’s Times
A special Satsang was held on Sunday 20th July 2014 in memory of Dr. Patanjali Jayadeva Yogendra's (15th July 1975 - 24th July 2012) birth as well as death anniversary. Dr. Patanjali was the son of Dr. Jayadeva and Smt. Hansaji Yogendra. He was the Secretary and Treasurer of The Yoga Institute, Assistant Editor of the monthly journal, Yoga and Total Health and also taught Samkhya philosophy to the students of the teacher training course at the Institute.
In his honour, an English Satsang on 'Spirituality in Today's Times' was conducted. It began with a beautiful presentation on Dr. Patanjali's life and personality. Followed by this, some Sadhakas of The Yoga Institute who were also friends of Dr. Patanjali, shared their memories with the audience. The teacher trainees then made an intresting presentation on the theme of the Satsang, which was followed by Dr. Jayadeva and Hansaji's thoughts on the same.
Following is the transcript of the speech made by Smt. Hansaji Yogendra on the topic.
“I think the things were explained very well (in the Satsang). One thing is very clear that we don’t have to mix spirituality and materialism. Life is life and all these things (that were explained) are needed. And that is why it is said that we should practice the Purusharthas. Do your duty, earn money, have recreation and see to it that all the things we are doing are always with some purpose, understanding, some discipline to reach a better level of consciousness.
08 Jun Q&A on ‘Faith’ at the Satsang
The topic for the Hindi Satsang on Sunday, 8th June, 2014 was 'Faith.'
Following is the transcript of the Q & A between the audience and Smt. Hansaji J. Yogendra.
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Q. What is Ishvar and what is Devata?
08 Jun Dr. Jayadeva talking on ‘Faith’
The topic for the Hindi Satsang on Sunday, 8th June, 2014 was 'Faith.' Following is the transcript of the speech made by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra on the topic.
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“There is a saying in Sanskrit, ‘Shraddha-mayo 'yam purushah.’ It means that a human being is made of Shraddha / faith. The more the faith, the greater is the person. We have little faith. Real faith is never in some material thing or to attain something, it is only in God. He is behind everything that is happening. But we are not able to have such faith, so our faith has no meaning. There should be no vested interest behind faith. Faith is peace. When a person is peaceful and wise and thinks accordingly, he has real faith. We are unable to reach such a state and so our faith is weak and many times we do not get certain things. Keep faith and you will automatically get things.”
- Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra