Find Inspiration in the Presence of a Spiritual Master

“The mightiest power in humans is the power of thought. However, it is time for us to apply our intellectual energy for the benefit of the world, rather than being the cause of its destruction. The path of Yoga helps us to unearth the valuable treasury of spiritual knowledge buried within and put it to good use. In this way each of us can contribute something worthwhile to the planet and its recovery. When we learn to open our heart centre in the spiritual sense, there is the realization of an all-embracing, all-pervasive divine love. It is for this reason that the heart is regarded as the symbol of love.”
- His Holiness, Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda

It is through steady, regular and disciplined practice that the most important and most powerful transformations of our character are achieved. These transformations also happen when we associate with the wise, with those more learned. Such wise souls are a tremendous inspiration. Their wisdom and their love is all-pervasive, shattering the limitations we have created in our own minds, to awaken us to our inner potential. Great souls like this are rare in the world - they live to impart timeless wisdom and understanding to everyone. Their lives are for everybody and yet we must first become receptive in order to fully comprehend and receive the benefit of their wisdom.

It is rare to have the fortune of meeting an authentic spiritual teacher and such occasions are not to be missed if the chance arises. In their presence many say, “suddenly my questions seem to be answered..” or “I feel a complete sense of peace..” or “now I know what I should be doing..” In life, such clarity or intense feelings like these are exceptional rather than the norm.

His Holiness Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda is one great soul whose life has been dedicated to the service of humanity. Swamiji, as he is affectionately known around the globe, is a veritable symbol of divine love and his teachings impart the true spirit of humanity…. “to live in unity”.

During the past four decades, whilst giving public talks and seminars throughout the world, the magnitude of Swamiji’s love for all humanity has inspired people within various communities to initiate events that will effect a positive change, such as Multi-faith Peace Vigils and Interfaith Dialogues. Swamiji is fond of saying, “helping hands have more value than folded hands” and it is also due to the immensity of Swamiji’s love and inspiration that schools, hospitals and fresh drinking water projects have been constructed for disadvantaged populations in remote and rural areas of India.

Many will already know Swamiji as the founder of “Yoga in Daily Life” a worldwide humanitarian society dedicated to the above mentioned projects and ideals. Swamiji is also the author of several books that inspire spiritual development, his most recent is “The Hidden Power in Humans” a yoga and meditation guide through the chakras of the human body, to help us uncover our spiritual potential.

Swamiji will give a series of Public Talks, Meditation Workshops, Satsangs and Yoga Programs throughout Australia in April. Call the ‘Yoga in Daily Life’ centre in your state or visit www.swamiji.org.au or www.yogaindailylife.org.au for more details.

"To accept oneself means to accept others. Understanding others presupposes understanding oneself. To give freedom to others means to have freedom oneself. To make others happy means to make oneself happy. To forgive others, means to forgive oneself. Just as the cause is found only within ourself, so too is the solution to our problems."

His Holiness, Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda