Audio of Swami Shankarananda's Services
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3-16-08 Palm Sunday
- What is represented by Jericho and Jerusalem?
- How can we still our wayward thoughts?
- What is necessary to receive healing?
- What must we do to feel the presence of divine love?
- Why did Jesus orchestrate his own crucifixion?
- Why did Jesus remain silent as he entered Jerusalem?
3-2-08 Recognition of Divine Sonship
- What does it mean to be the Son of God?
- What qualities do I need to cultivate to be fearless and peaceful when it is time to transition from this physical plane of existence?
- How can I cultivate and sustain a meditative state of consciousness in the midst of activities?
- How can I maintain peace of mind and openness of heart when faced with criticism and judgment by others?
- How can I release old thoughts and beliefs that do not serve my well-being?
2-29-08 Self-Respect
- Where does our self-respect come from?
- What do I need to let go of to cultivate self-respect?
- Why is there no such thing as an accident?
- Why are there no mistakes?
- How can I heal a memory of someone’s negative comment about me or to me?
- How can I turn around a negative experience so that I see it has value?
2-17-08 TAO CLASS, Section 73 of the Tao Te Ching
- What is the role of the ego?
- What is the value of pain in our life?
- How does guilt relate to our choices?
- What constitutes an enemy?
- How can I learn to like my work?
- If you fear anything, where does it exist?
2-10-08 Son of the Wedding Feast
- Why is it not enough to be satisfied?
- How is it we fear letting go of our ignorance?
- How do you get into the consciousness of unconditional love?
- What is a true disciple?
- How is it possible to rejoice always?
- How can I build up my joy quotient?
2-17-08 Lord of the Sabbath
- What does it really mean to keep the Sabbath holy?
- How does dogmatic thinking affect our daily activities?
- When you react, what is being violated?
- Why were the 10 commandments formulated?
- What does the 7th day of rest represent?
- What is a perfectionist?
2-8-08 Seeing
- What happens when we see the world only with our two eyes?
- What does “let thine eye be single” mean
- What accounts for every fear we experience?
- When you see God, can you see anything else but God?
- What does “purity of heart” mean? What is an impure heart?
2-3-08 Satsang with Jesus
- Why did Jesus choose to eat with “publicans and sinners”?
- Why did this upset the Pharisees and scribes so much?
- Does anyone have more power than you do?
- What is the value of keeping company with the virtuous?
2-1-08 Hearing
- How can I change the way I hear things so they are a blessing to me?
- How can I turn anything into a blessing?
- How can I love someone whom I don’t like?
- Is it possible to change old habits, no matter how old?
- How do I bring into my experience what I really want?
1-27-08 The Leper
- Story of Jesus healing the leper
- What is the spiritual meaning of leprosy?
- What state of mind does leprosy represent?
- How does rejection relate to leprosy?
- Why were the words “if you will” so important in the leper’s request for healing?
- Are we the form or the space between the forms?
1-25-08 Beauty
- Why do we love beauty so much?
- How does attachment affect our perception of beauty?
- Why is it important to experience beauty in the manifestations?
- What other spiritual qualities are inherent in beauty?
- What is the relationship of love and beauty?
- How do wholeness and perfection relate to beauty?
1-20-08 For This I came Forth
- Have you ever asked why you are here?
- Who or what has sent you into the world?
- What is a Savior, or Avatar?
- Why do the Avatars come (and keep coming) to earth?
- What plan have the Avatars left to help us all?
- Who are the poorest of the poor?
1-13-08 Everyone is Seeking You
- Aside from the literal meaning, who is the “You” we are all are seeking?
- What is the symbolism of Jesus and soldiers in the Garden of Ego?
- How did the Master Jeshua manifest what he wanted to manifest?
- What is the difference between sleep and meditation?
- What are the best times to meditate and why?
- Why is disappointment a positive event?
1-11-08 Praise
- What are the qualities or components of praise?
- What is the spiritual purpose of praise?
- How does praise affect my outer life and circumstances?
- How can I practice praise to bring into manifestation that which I want?
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4-11-08 Power of Ascension
- What is the spiritual meaning of ascension?
- What is the basis of judging another?
- What happens when we are lonely?
- How did Buddha stay free from reaction in the face of insult?
- What help us overcome the illusion of separation from oneness?
4-13-08 Who Shall Be Forgiven
- How do you deal with someone who contradicts you?
- What does "sin" really mean?
- What is the flaw in saying, "I am only human"?
- What is the true meaning of "blasphemy against the holy Spirit"?
- What is an important sign within yourself that you have truly forgiven another?
- What does the journey end?
4-18-08 THE POWER OF TOUCH
- What keeps us from bringing our household of consciousness to the healing presence?
- What is quality time with another?
- What are some spiritual forms of touch?
- If you want to be happy in the present what much you let go of?
- Why is it important that we look at the cause of suffering?
- What is one powerful reason we are not able to love unconditionally?
4-20-08 DOING THE WILL OF GOD
- What is the greatest fear we have about doing the will of God?
- What is the will of the lower self?
- Did Jesus show disrespect for his mother and brothers (when they asked to see him)?
- Why do others often pull on a devotee to focus more on worldly things?
- Why do you not feel love — or loved?
- What does it take to enjoy meditation?
- Why do our thoughts or energies come back to us?
5-11-08 DIVINE MOTHERHOOD
- What is the meaning of Divine Motherhood?
- What are the aspects and qualities of Divine Mother?
- How can we honor our divinity?
- What happens when we forget our divinity?
- How do we know when we love unconditionally?
- How can we contribute to healing crime and abuse?
5-23-08 LOYALTY TO DHARMA
- What is dharma?
- What is true spiritual loyalty?
- What is your purpose?
- What is your duty in this world?
- What is the dharma of the universe?
- What are the characteristics of the four classes of India?
5-25-08 TO YIELD FRUIT
- What is the difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of god?
- What are the five planes of existence?
- What is the difference between God and God-consciousness?
- How do we realize God-consciousness?
- How can we have our emotions stop dominating us?
- What is the first principle of living in joy?
5-30-08 GIFT OF DESIRE
- What is mystical meaning of purification?
- What are the two kinds of desire?
- Why is desire the gift of God?
- What did Jesus of Christ-consciousness have to say about desire?
- Why did God desire to manifest Itself as this world and all beings?
- What is the spiritual meaning of prayer?
- What is the difference between pure and impure desire?
- Why is desire a catalyst?
- How does the heart help us achieve what we desire?
6-1-08 GRAIN OF MUSTARD SEED
- Why should we believe in our own Self?
- What are the marks of a disciple?
- What is the importance of the right question?
- What is the difference mystically between us and the tiny mustard seed?
- What does the mustard seed represent in us?
- How do I work with transcending imperfections I see in myself?
- Who or what is responsible for all my experiences?
- When you go beyond all concepts, what are you left with?
5-9-08 POWER OF COMPASSION
- What is the difference between empathy, sympathy, and compassion?
- Why is compassion the highest?
- Why did Jesus TOUCH the leper who asked for healing?
- What is the basis for true compassion?
- What is the mystical meaning of “Come unto me, all ye who are heavyladen”?
