Results for: Change and Transformation

Austerity Part 1

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2002-03-03

Bodhinatha elaborates on the four-fold concept of austerity, which Gurudeva defined as sadhana, penance, tapas and sacrifice. So,...

Deeper Perspectives and Monastic's Realization of the Self

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Given On: 2001-12-05

The more you can detach yourself from life the more you can avoid the ups and downs of...

Inner plane activities of becoming a Hindu

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2001-08-31

A cyberspace devotee from California asks about becoming a Hindu and how that relates to a long-term pattern...

Reincarnation into Animal Bodies

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2001-04-03

Does reincarnation into Animal Bodies ever happen? A short talk.

How To Help Counter Abuse

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-08-31

A young girl, just back in the US from having lived several years in India, as what she...

Responding to Abuse

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-08-25

Christina, from California, asks Gurudeva what to do if we encounter abusive situations. Is it our karma to...

Bringing Forth Shakti Marriage, part 1

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 2000-02-25

We have a very short answer from Gurudeva today to the question "What is the best way to increase shakti in our life? Is it by celibacy, pranayama, meditation, mantra....?" Gurudeva answers, "All of the above." But he...

Sacrifice and Renunciation, the First Step to Religion

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 1999-11-25

Gurudeva tells us the next steps to take. The soul of the individual moving forward stems from sacrafice....

Sacrifice and Renunciation, the First Step to Religion

Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
Given On: 1999-11-24

Gurudeva explains how someone can know that they are a Hindu. Sacrifice is the first step to becoming...