Sri Swami Satchidananda

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Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville was founded by Sri Swami Satchidananda (Sri Gurudev), an esteemed spiritual leader whose message of peace has been heard around the globe. Honored with the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, Sri Gurudev dedicated his life to the cause of peace—both individual and universal—and to religious harmony among all people. His teachings are the Ashram’s guiding principles.

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Part 2: The Yoga of wisdom

Part 2: The Yoga of wisdom

Part 2 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 3: Self knowledge

Part 3: Self knowledge

Part 3 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 4: Karma Yoga

Part 4: Karma Yoga

Part 4 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 5: Who is a karma yogi?

Part 5: Who is a karma yogi?

Part 5 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 6: Swadharma - A story from Mahabharata

Part 6: Swadharma - A story from Mahabharata

Part 6 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 7: Swadharma: We are the chess pieces

Part 7: Swadharma: We are the chess pieces

Part 7 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 8: How to recognize an Enlightened One

Part 8: How to recognize an Enlightened One

Part 8 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 9: Inacation in action

Part 9: Inacation in action

Part 9 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 10: Yagna and Sacrifice

Part 10: Yagna and Sacrifice

Part 10 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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05:57

Part 11: Actions after Liberation

Part 11: Actions after Liberation

Part 11 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 12: A Messenger

Part 12: A Messenger

Part 12 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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07:53

Part 13: What we forgot

Part 13: What we forgot

Part 13 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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10:59

Life and Teachings in the West

Life and Teachings in the West

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Part 16: How to Approach a Teacher

Part 16: How to Approach a Teacher

Part 16 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 17: Doubt

Part 17: Doubt

Part 17 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 18: How does a Sage See the World

Part 18: How does a Sage See the World

Part 18 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 19: The Grea Advantage of Realizing One's True Self

Part 19: The Grea Advantage of Realizing One's True Self

Part 19 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Tapas - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Tapas - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Part 1 of "How to Make Your Mind Stronger" with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Four Locks and Keys - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Four Locks and Keys - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Part 2 of "How to Make Your Mind Stronger" with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Brahmacharya - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Brahmacharya - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Part 3 of "How to Make Your Mind Stronger" with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 20: Who is the Enemy

Part 20: Who is the Enemy

Part 20 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Part 21: How to Prepare Your Meditation

Part 21: How to Prepare Your Meditation

Part 21 of The Living Gita, an in-depth discussion and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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Saucha - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Saucha - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Explore the concept of Saucha, or Purity, one of the 5 Niyamas (Observances) in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Sri Swami Satchidananda. An Excerpt from "The Yoga of the Five Senses"
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Santosha: Don't Run After Things - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Santosha: Don't Run After Things - A Talk by Sri Swami Satchidananda

Explore the concept of Santosha (Contentment) from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Sri Swami Satchidananda
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