Advice to Devotee #9

Spiritual experiences are real, they are not imagination. Faith is the seed, devotion is the root, meditation is the shower, peace is the flower, God-realization is the fruit. Swami Sivananda gives this advice and more to a devotee in a letter from 1956.

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For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Advice to Devotee #8

Swami Sivananda reads a letter to a devotee and talks about progress in sadhana and achieving lower levels of samadhi.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Immanence of Ram – Highly inspiring Recording of Swami Sivananda chanting Kirtan

Beginning at 0:24, Swami Sivananda sings Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram. Everything all around you is Ram. You can feel his presence everywhere. This kirtan is very inspirational and full of bhakti.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Song of Joy – Historical recording of Swami Sivananda Chanting

In this lecture told through song, Swami Sivananda tells us to meditate and chant with feeling. You will attain the nectar of immortality. All karmas will be burnt and you can become a jivanmukti. There are a few problems with the audio recording, but it is an excellent lecture with lots of information.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Your True Self

Om om om. Children of Light, behind this physical phenomenon of names and forms, there dwells the silent witness. That is the only reality and Truth. In this lecture, Swami Sivananda speaks at length about the Truth of your Real Self.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Eighteenities

Serenity, regularity, absence of vanity, sincerity, simplicity… are some of the eighteen-ities, or classic qualities that every aspirant should strive to possess. Listen to this recording in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, to hear the others.

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For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Advice to Devotee #7

In this recording Swami Sivananda talks briefly about several yoga topics, including music, mantras, meditation, japa, pranayama, immortal bliss and a pure heart, and purity of mind. He mentions other topics as well, in this letter to a devotee from 1956.

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For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

Advice to Devotee #6

Meditation and an even state of mind are important. Duty first. You are ever free, ever perfect, immortal spiritual being, speak the truth, be pure, love all. This is some of the advice Swami Sivananda gives to a devotee by letter. Listen to the recording for more advice from Swami Sivananda.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Advice to Devotee #5

Swami Sivananda reads a letter and gives general spiritual advice to a devotee. When you are not disturbed by things it is a sign of spiritual growth. Do Japa, meditation, and think of God.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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Advice to Devotee #4

Swami Sivananda gives good advice to this devotee about sadhana. He talks about the use of flowers, meditation, and more. Be happy always. Establish yourself in non-dual consciousness.

For more lectures and kirtans in Swami Sivananda’s own voice, please visit www.yoga-vedanta-tantra.org .

Historical recording of Swami Sivananda, 1887-1963, one of the greatest yoga masters of modern India. To find out more about Swami Sivananda: http://www.sivanandaonline.org, http://my.yoga-vidya.org . Copyright the Divine Life Society .

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