"The ONE Trick to Keep Your Mind in God | Bhagavad Gita 6.30" by Swami Mukundananda

"The ONE Trick to Keep Your Mind in God | Bhagavad Gita 6.30" by Swami Mukundananda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI

The discourse focuses on the technique of engaging the mind in devotion (Bhakti) rather than suppressing it. *Main Points*: 1. The Strategy: Don't Kill the Mind, God-ify It The speaker introduces the core principle of Bhakti philosophy as the clever way to manage the mind. • [00:00:00] The key is: "Don't kill the mind. Make the mind Bhagavan mind. Make the mind divine." This means allowing every thought to become godly and divine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI&t=0 • [00:00:13] Bhakti is described as a simple, easy, and natural path. • [00:00:24] The Bicycle Analogy: If you stop a bicycle abruptly by pressing the brakes, you fall. But a smarter way is to turn the handle. The forward movement stops, and the cycle easily moves in a different direction. • [00:00:48] Likewise, since the mind wants to keep running, you should "make it run towards God." You must be clever and use a "trick" to keep the mind in God. 2. Bhagavad Gita 6.30: The Promise of Constant Union • [00:01:40] Bhagavad Gita 6.30 (Translation): "For those who see Me everywhere and see all things in Me, I am never lost, nor are they ever lost to Me." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI&t=100 • [00:02:14] This means the mind of such a Yogi always remains with God. • [00:02:40] The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation, and the ultimate goal is to purify the mind. • [00:02:40] Gyan Marg (Path of Knowledge): This path seeks to "kill the mind" (manomayam tu vyapar) through severe austerities and meditation techniques like Kriya Yoga to achieve a state of thoughtlessness–[00:06:25]. • [00:06:25] Bhakti Marg (Path of Devotion): This path suggests a smarter way: Don't kill the mind; make it divine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI&t=385 o The mind likes to think—so think of God. o The mind likes to desire—so desire God. o The mind likes to see—so desire to see God. 3. The Trick: Keeping God in Every Circumstance The "trick" involves deliberately linking God to all worldly interactions and events to prevent the mind from becoming distracted. • [00:08:04] If you don't use the trick, the mind will run away from God, especially when confronted with worldly conflict, like scolding from a family member. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI&t=484 • [00:09:43] The Trick in Conflict: If someone scolds you, stop the reflexive anger and think: "No, no, no. Shri Krishna is sitting in this person also. Shri Krishna is testing me. I will not get annoyed." By doing this, you bring Shri Krishna into the picture, and the mind remains connected to God. • [00:10:18] The Trick in Calamity/Loss: When disaster or tragedy strikes, the mind typically laments, "This is so bad." Instead, bring God into the picture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI&t=618 o [00:10:48] Do not lament, see the grace of God. "Shri Krishna wanted me to be detached, so He snatched away my worldly attachments so that my mind may come off from the world and stay with Him". o This is the art: somehow or other, you connect God to every event. • [00:11:46] The Trick in Worldly Attachment: If the mind is attracted to a person, think: "Shri Krishna is sitting in this person's heart. The attraction is happening because of Shri Krishna's qualities manifesting." This thought redirects the mind back to God. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI&t=706 • [00:12:08] This persistent effort to see God in all things and all things in God ensures that the practitioner is never lost and remains in constant yog (union) with the Divine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_OQa40zDI

"Shri Ram & Guru Vasistha’s Wisdom to Achieve the Impossible" by Swami Mukundananda

"Shri Ram & Guru Vasistha’s Wisdom to Achieve the Impossible" by Swami Mukundananda

https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ

*Main Points*: 1. The Mind-Body Connection: The Root of Disease The lecture opens with a wisdom shared between Shri Ram and his Guru, Maharshi Vasistha, as recorded in the Yoga Vasistha. • [00:00:13] Upon touring his kingdom and witnessing the sickness of his people, Lord Ram asks his Guru, "Maharshi, what is the cause of disease?"

https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ&t=13 • [00:00:20] Maharshi Vasistha provides an answer that aligns with modern holistic medicine: "Ram, disease begins with the mind." • [00:00:30] When the mind harbors negative thoughts—such as anxiety, fear, tension, greed, envy, hatred, desire, anger, fury, and rage—the mental sheath gets disturbed, leading to illness. 2. The Distinction Between Mind and Brain The speaker clarifies the difference between the mind and the brain, utilizing analogies from Vedic science and modern technology. • [00:01:13] The mind is not the brain. Neuroscience is still struggling to distinguish the two. https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ&t=73 • [00:01:53] Brain is the Hardware: The brain is a physical part of the body, functioning as the hardware. • [00:02:02] Mind is the Software: The mind is subtler than the brain and acts as the software (like Windows or Macintosh) that utilizes the hardware to work. • [00:02:27] The mind is the factory of thoughts, creating subtle bundles of energy that are still being unraveled by science (e.g., alpha, beta, and theta waves). 3. Thoughts: Energy, Expression, and Health Thoughts are shown to be powerful forces that shape both our physical appearance and internal health. • [00:04:17] Thoughts are bundles of energy that affect us physically; they change our expression. For example, others can tell you are "down" because your face is "giving you away". https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ&t=257 • [00:05:00] These impressions can also be permanent: thoughts are like a sculptor, constantly chiseling our physical appearance. • [00:05:57] Impact on Health: Thoughts can drastically alter the body's functioning: o They can make the heart race or reduce the heartbeat. o They can increase or decrease blood pressure. o They can change the chemical composition in your blood. 4. The Five Sheath Model and Water’s Sensitivity The Vedic model of personality explains how mental disturbance cascades into physical disease. • [00:07:30] Vasistha explains that mental disturbance occurs in the Manomaya Kosh (mental sheet) of our five-sheath personality model. https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ&t=450 • [00:07:56] This disturbance is then passed to the Pranamaya Kosh (vital energy sheet), causing the vital energy to be unequally distributed among the organs. • [00:08:16] Finally, the disturbance manifests in the Gross Sheath (Annamaya Kosh), resulting in physical disease. • [00:08:35] Masaru Emoto's Experiment: The speaker references the work of Japanese scientist Masaru Emoto, who found that water crystals are affected by vibrations. Water exposed to the word "love" formed beautiful crystals, while water exposed to "hate" formed ugly crystals. https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ&t=515 • [00:10:31] Conclusion: Since the human body is 60 to 80% water, every cell is listening to the thoughts and emotions we harbor. To be truly healthy, we must improve the quality of our thoughts. 5. Be the Gardener of Your Mind The mind is a resource that we can actively shape and cultivate. • [00:11:21] The mind is malleable; it is like soft mud and takes on the colors of whatever we invest it in. For example, listening to a week of Bhagwat Saptah will result in related dreams. https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ&t=681 • [00:12:18] Thoughts are the precursors to our actions—like a plant growing from a seed—so we must start by thinking better to act better. • [00:13:06] You are called to be the gardener of your mind, treating it like a fertile plot of land. Your job is to seed it properly and pluck off the weeds. • [00:13:40] Weeds (unwanted thoughts like anxiety, envy, and hatred) grow faster and more easily than desired thoughts, requiring diligent labor from the gardener. • [00:14:41] By sincerely becoming a gardener and replacing bad thoughts with good, noble, and lofty thoughts, you will discover that the circumstances in your life will also start changing. https://youtu.be/f_529tNIzgQ

The Soul’s True Purpose Beyond Death – Seva, The Secret to a Meaningful Life by Swami Mukundananda

The Soul’s True Purpose Beyond Death – Seva, The Secret to a Meaningful Life by Swami Mukundananda.

This focuses on the concepts of Seva (service), Bhakti (devotion), and the urgency of God-realization

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U

________________________________________ 1 The Essence of Devotion: Seva (Service)

The lecture begins by establishing that the Vedas define Bhakti (devotion) itself as Seva (service) [00:00] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=0 • The Devotee's Prayer: A mantra is recited expressing the devotee's highest aspiration: o "May my life now attain the immortal Supreme Lord" [00:58]. o "May this body burn in the sacrificial fire of devotional sentiments and become holy ash" [01:06]. o The devotee dedicates all acts to the Lord and asks Him to consummate this deepest aspiration [01:14] - [01:41].  o This sentiment arises because the human form is intended for God-realization [01:57]. 2 The Three Graces for God-Realization: To attain God-realization, three essential graces are necessary:      1. The Human Body: The first grace is the fortunate acquisition of the human form itself [02:24]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=144      2. The Hunger for God (Mumuksha): The second grace is possessing the "hunger for God," which Shankaracharya calls mumuksha. Not everyone possesses this desire [02:38].      3. The Spiritual Guide (Guru): The third grace is finding a spiritual guide who can show the way, as a person with hunger but no means to satiate it cannot progress [03:22]. 3 The Urgency of Action: The Surprise Test The speaker emphasizes that time is limited and there is no guarantee for the future: • Temporary Health: One must use the body for God-realization while it is healthy, as old age will cause it to stop cooperating, leading to repentance [04:22] - [04:45].  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=262 • The analogy is used: it is too late to dig a well when the house has already caught fire; the well must be dug in advance [04:58]. • No Guarantee: Death can come at any time, making it essential to remember God constantly, not just in old age. A student who prepares for a test early does so because the teacher might take a "surprise test anytime," just as God can [06:05]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=365

•Prahlada's Wisdom: Prahlada tells his father, Hiranyakashipu, that "old age" is defined as being close to death, and since there is no guarantee of living another 50 years, one is potentially "old" at any time [06:37] - [06:56]. 4 The Sublimity of Surrender (Samarpan) Surrender is the essence of devotion, starting with the body: • Order of Surrender: Real surrender is of the soul (atma), but because the soul's consciousness is tied to the mind, one first surrenders the mind. If the mind is unwilling, one begins by surrendering with the body [08:43] - [09:17]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=523 5 The Ultimate Seva Bhava:  A devoted soul, grateful for having attained God through the body, wishes for the elements of the body to continue serving the Lord after death [10:36].  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=636 • The devotee asks that: o The earth element of the body merge with the pathway where the Lord walks [10:54]. o The water element merge with the lake in which the Lord bathes [11:04]. o The air element mix with the air that fans the Lord in the summer [11:14]. o The light element merge with the mirror used for the Lord's adornment (shringar) [11:42]. o The sky element merge with the ground where the Lord plays [11:52]. 6 Seva Must Be Action, Not Just Chanting The story of Hanuman and Vibhishan in Lanka illustrates that while taking the holy name (Ram Nam) is important, it is not enough [13:19]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=799 • Hanuman tells Vibhishan: "Just taking Ram Nam will not suffice... you are not doing Ram Kaj (Ram's work) or Ram Seva" [13:37] - [13:49]. Bhakti must be translated into active service. 7 The Qualifications for Pure Seva True Seva must be selfless and free from any desire for reciprocation: • Serving the Saviour: Seva must be for the happiness of the Saviour (God), not for the server's own sake [14:46].  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=886 • The common mistake is doing seva for our own happiness or to avoid disappointment (e.g., insisting a Guru eat something against his wishes) [15:29].

• Subtle Selfishness: Even expecting recognition ("I did seva with so much selflessness, but nobody recognized me") reveals that a subtle selfishness has crept in [16:11]. 8 The three principles for performing true, selfless seva are: 1. Think: "I don't have anything worthwhile to do seva with" [16:59]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=1019 2. Think: even while giving, "I am taking," realizing that God is blessing one with the privilege to serve [17:12]

3. Think: "I never did anything at all," remaining humble and seeing oneself as an "unprofitable servant" [17:33]. 9 Seva as the Soul's Inheritance The opportunity to do seva is the birthright (daya-bhak) of the soul [17:53] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U&t=1073 • The soul's spiritual Father is Shri Krishna, the Lord of the universe, and He says His property is the daya-bhak, which is the opportunity to do seva [18:22]. • The Guru's Role: Like an astrologer revealing buried treasure to a poor family, the Guru comes to the soul—which is bereft of happiness, knowledge, and love—and reveals that it is a "quadrillionaire" [20:22] - [20:44].

The Guru then provides the map, showing that the inheritance is accessed through Bhakti and loving service, not paths like Karmakand or Ashtang Yog [21:22]. ________________________________________ Video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGqVqcrMZ9U

*Another summary*:

🕉️ 0:00 – Introduction: What Happens After Death? Swami Mukundananda begins by addressing a profound question: What is the purpose of life if everything ends at death? He explains that the soul is eternal, and death is merely a transition. The real purpose of life lies in spiritual evolution, not material accumulation. 🌱 1:45 – The Soul’s Journey Beyond Death He elaborates that the soul continues its journey after death, carrying karmic impressions. Our actions in this life shape our future births. Thus, life is not just about worldly success but about preparing the soul for its onward journey. 🙏 3:30 – What Is Seva? Swamiji introduces Seva as the key to a meaningful life. Seva means selfless service, done without desire for reward. It is a spiritual practice that purifies the heart and aligns us with divine consciousness. > “Seva is not just helping others—it is helping ourselves evolve spiritually.” 💖 5:10 – Seva vs. Charity He distinguishes Seva from charity. Charity may be done with ego or expectation, but true Seva is done with humility, devotion, and surrender. It is an offering to God through service to His creation. 🔥 7:00 – Why Seva Is So Powerful Swamiji explains that Seva: - Dissolves ego - Cultivates humility - Connects us to God - Purifies the heart It becomes a medium for spiritual growth and prepares the soul for liberation. 🧘 9:20 – Seva as Sadhana (Spiritual Practice) He emphasizes that Seva is not separate from spiritual practice—it is spiritual practice. When done with the right attitude, it becomes a form of bhakti (devotion) and yoga (union with God). 🌺 11:00 – The Ultimate Goal: God-Realization Swamiji concludes by reminding us that the ultimate goal of life is God-realization. Seva is a powerful tool to reach that goal. By serving others selflessly, we serve God and fulfill the soul’s true purpose.

खुद भी सुनना और जो सुधरना चाहता हैं उसे भी भेजना और सुनाना by Hit Ambrish ji

खुद भी सुनना और जो सुधरना चाहता हैं उसे भी भेजना और सुनाना by Hit Ambrish ji

https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ

यह वीडियो एक नवयुवक के जीवन-परिवर्तन की कहानी के माध्यम से सत्संग (धार्मिक संगति), भगवन्नाम और संत की महत्ता को दर्शाता है। वक्ता बताते हैं कि कैसे एक बुरी आदत में लिप्त व्यक्ति भी केवल सच्ची निष्ठा और गुरु के मार्गदर्शन से अपने जीवन को सुधार सकता है। मुख्य प्रसंग: बुरी आदत से मुक्ति 1. परिचय और नवयुवक की इच्छा [00:00]: लगभग डेढ़-दो वर्ष पहले एक नव विवाहित युवक वक्ता के पास आया। युवक ने बताया कि वह सात-आठ महीने से वक्ता को सुन रहा है और उसके मन में भजन करने की तीव्र इच्छा जागृत हुई है। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=0 2. बाधा का स्वीकार [00:37]: जब वक्ता ने पूछा कि भजन करने से कौन रोकता है, तो युवक ने कहा कि वक्ता के अनुसार मार्ग में सबसे बड़ी बाधा वह स्वयं ही है। आँसुओं के साथ उसने स्वीकार किया कि वह अपनी एक बुरी आदत (शराब पीना) से बहुत परेशान है, जो उसे सन्मार्ग पर चलने से रोकती है। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=37 3. सत्य कथन और प्रयास [01:04]: युवक ने बताया कि वह रोज़ मदिरा पीता है, और उसे छोड़ने के लिए बहुत प्रयास किए, पर हर बार असफल रहा। उसने पूरी ईमानदारी से स्वीकार किया कि वह वक्ता की कथा सुनते-सुनते भी पीता है। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=64 4. समाधान: नाम जप [01:39]: वक्ता ने उससे पूछा कि क्या वह नाम जपेगा? युवक ने वचन दिया कि वह सब करेगा।  https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=99 5. [02:00] वक्ता ने उसे विशिष्ट निर्देश दिया: "पीते-पीते ज़रूर जपना"  युवक ने बताया कि उसे कोई माला छूने नहीं देता, जिस पर वक्ता ने उसे स्वयं माला प्रदान की https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=120 6. चमत्कारिक परिणाम [02:35]: नौ महीने बाद, उस युवक का भावपूर्ण संदेश आया कि अब उसका मन उस ओर (बुरी आदत की ओर) बिल्कुल नहीं जाता। प्रभु की कृपा से अब वह और उसकी पत्नी मिलकर ठाकुर जी की सेवा करते हैं और अपने जीवन में आनंदित हैं। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=155 संत, नाम और जीवन-सुधार का सिद्धांत 7. हर पापी अधिकारी है [03:01]: वक्ता ज़ोर देते हैं कि पतित से पतित अवस्था में भी कोई भी व्यक्ति भजन का अधिकारी है। ठाकुर जी का द्वार सबके लिए खुला है। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=181 8. ईमानदारी का महत्व [03:20]: वक्ता कहते हैं कि उन्हें "बेईमान देवता की बजाय ईमानदार राक्षस चलेगा," जिसका अर्थ है कि व्यक्ति जैसा है, वैसा अपनी बात सामने रख दे और ईमानदार रहे। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=200 9. नाम की अतुलित सामर्थ्य [03:37]: नाम की शक्ति अतुलनीय, अपरिमित और अपार है। बिना भजन और सत्संग के बल के दुर्गुण (बुरी आदतें) छूट नहीं सकते।  https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=217 10. [04:25] दुर्गुणों को वक्ता जन्म-जन्म के संस्कार बताते हैं, जो हमारे बल से कहीं अधिक शक्तिशाली हैं । https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=265 11. गुरु-कृपा और प्रसंग [04:39]: कार्य केवल गुरु से हिल-मिलकर सिद्ध होगा।  https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=279 12. [04:52] वक्ता कहते हैं कि संत का कार्य ही यही है, जैसे "नानक नाम जहाज है, चढ़े सो उतरे पार"  https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=292 13. वाल्मीकि का उदाहरण [06:15]: वक्ता बताते हैं कि संतों को वाल्मीकि (जो पहले नरवाहन नाम का डाकू था) और अंगुलिमाल जैसे क्रूर हृदय वाले लोग भी मिले https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=375 14. [06:40] भक्तमाल में नरवाहन का प्रसंग है, जहाँ वह राम नाम भी नहीं बोल पाता था । संतों ने कहा कि अगर संत भी उसका उद्धार नहीं करेंगे, तो कौन करेगा? https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=400 15. "मरा" से "राम" का जप [07:52]: संतों ने नरवाहन से कहा कि राम नहीं कहता तो 'मरा' कह। इस प्रकार "उलटा जपत जगत सब जाना, बाल्मीकि भए ब्रह्म समाना" [08:07]—उल्टा नाम जपकर भी वह ब्रह्म के समान हो गए। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=472 16. स्वयं को वचन दें [09:19]: वक्ता कहते हैं कि उन्हें किसी से कोई व्रत या वचन नहीं चाहिए। बस अपने आप को यह वचन दीजिए कि अब सन्मार्ग पर चलने का भरसक प्रयास करेंगे। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=559

अंतिम निवेदन 17. स्वयं से छल न करें [10:12]: वक्ता का अंतिम और महत्वपूर्ण निवेदन है कि "अपने आप से छल कपट मत करिए"। https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=612 18. रोग पहचानें [10:24]: जीवन बीत जाता है, पर अपना रोग (दोष) हाथ में नहीं आता।  https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=624 19. [10:34] व्यक्ति अक्सर वही करता है, जिससे उसका रोग बढ़ता है। संत ही अपने वचन और आभा मंडल के प्रकाश से सबका मार्जन कर देता है  https://youtu.be/8aRZ9bYf1EQ&t=634