Yoga Wisdom With Swami Satchidananda

Swami Satchidananda gives this talk in Santa Cruz, California in 1977. He explains how Yoga philosophy and practices can help us to have a more peaceful, easeful, and useful life. He gives an overview of Integral Yoga practices and their purpose. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this talk from 1977, Swami Satchidananda explains what our essential or true Divine Nature is and why we seem unable to recognize this. He explains that attachments and mis-identifications cause us to forget who we are. The upshot is that we begin to look for happiness outside of ourselves. He points out what it is that makes us lose our original happiness. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this talk from 1977, during a Yoga retreat, Swami Satchidananda talks about the truth behind birth, death, and why God created this world. He explains that the purpose of life is to recognize and experience the essential oneness within the created diversity of the world. He warns that without that recognition, we can never experience supreme peace and abundant joy. Ⓟ© 2023 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda answers questions about disturbed sleep, preparation for meditation, how to faith, whether all religions are the same, and how to reach enlightenment. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda explains what it means to truly see God. Realizing that one faith, or one way of worshiping, isn’t better than another we come closer to understanding God. Through illustrations from inspiring stories from the Hindu tradition, he illuminates the power of faith and its ability to move mountains. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Swami Satchidananda answers questions about meditation, particularly about how to deal with tamas, the lethargy that can sometimes keep us from doing our Yoga practice and can also cause sleepiness during meditation. He begins the program with some inspiring words about the True Nature of Being.

In this Q & A session, Swami Satchidananda is asked about the nature of illusion. He explains the essential teaching of living in a dualistic world, all while keeping one’s eye on the True Reality. Before he answers this question, he answers a question about whether vanity is a sin. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

During this talk, Swami Satchidananda was asked what the Self is, does it change, and what carries over from birth to rebirth. He also discusses what causes rebirth, how to know one’s past lives as well as future lives. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

In this talk from the late 1960s, Swami Satchidananda answers various questions including: spiritual books he would recommend, the nature of the mind, having faith in spiritual teachings, discomfort during seated meditation, mantras and sound vibration.

A beautiful chant celebrating Sri Gurudev Swami Satchidananda and the many Icons of Essence in the form of Hindu Deities. Sung by Sri O.S. Arun from the album, "Jai Gurudev!"

During a Yoga retreat in the early 1970s, Swami Satchidananda explained that we don’t “become” enlightened as we already are. The problem is we don't recognize our True Nature. He explains how to purify the mind which enables the ego-identity to dissolve. Then, the mind is free to realize the Truth of our essence-nature. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Meditation Closing Chants by Integral Yoga

Swami Satchidananda answers question concerning the nature of love. He also speaks about the benefits that flow from selfless service. He concludes the program with chanting of Om Shanti. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Yoga Master Swami Satchidananda answers questions during a talk at an Integral Yoga retreat in the early 1970s. Topics include: training the mind, listening to your inner voice, an optimal Hatha Yoga practice, the benefits of kirtan, meaning of brahmacharya, and how to have a spiritual marriage. Ⓟ© 2022 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

Yoga master Swami Satchidananda answers a question about the nature of the mind and how to gain self-mastery. He explains how to be in right relationship with the various thoughts that arise throughout the day. Rather than being led around by your thoughts, what would it be like to be in a more empowering relationship with them and your mind? He explains how to do this.

Vedic peace chants in Sanskrit, chanted by Swami Satchidananda and his students.

Swami Satchidananda speaks about what real love is. He distinguishes pure, selfless love for the more selfish type of love that many are stuck in. He gives practical examples and inspiring insights into the nature of love. Ⓟ© 2021 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / www.integralyoga.org

A beautiful bhajan dedicated to Lord Siva in the form of Nataraja, the Cosmic Dancer and to Sri Swami Satchidananda, whose Ishta Devata (Beloved form of the Divine) was the Nataraja. Sung by Sri O.S. Vaidyanathan (Arun)one of the most gifted Carnatic musicians in India. From the album: Jai Gurudev! Available here & on Amazon: https://integralyogamagazine.org/product/jai-gurudev-bhajans-to-h-h-sri-swami-satchidananda/ Ⓟ© 2006 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville®/Integral Yoga Media integralyoga.org

A mix of 2 beautiful devotional offerings to Sri Swami Satchidananda. From Sam Rossitto's track "Hari Om" on his "Lotus Tattoo" album and a single from Meera Kerr "Om Hreem Namah Sivaya." Features Sri Swamiji's chanting of this mantra.

In this hugely popular series of questions and answers during a talk in 1980, Swami Satchidananda shared what was most meaningful to him and what led to his own experience of unending peace and joy in his life—including what he learned from his own Guru, Sri Swami Sivananda. Ⓟ© 2020 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville