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Yoga Wisdom with Swami Satchidananda

Sri Swami Satchidananda is one of the most respected spiritual teachers and Yoga masters in the world. He is the founder of Integral Yoga International and Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville. He opened the Woodstock Festival in 1969 with his words of peace, which sparked a movement and influenced a generation. His approach to teaching Yoga was direct, practical, and simple. His delightful sense of humor reminds us that the purpose of spiritual life is joy. (c)2024 Integral Yoga…

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The Secret of Yoga (Le Secret du Yoga): English audio/anglais avec traduction française

Dans cette conférence donnée au milieu des années 1980 à Val Morin, au Canada, Swami Satchidananda parle de son Guru, Sri Swami Sivananda. Il explique comment Swami Sivananda présentait le « Sampoorna Yoga », ou « Yoga Intégral », en anglais, comme une voie complète du yoga dans laquelle la tête, la main et le cœur sont engagés dans la pratique spirituelle. Il évoque également la manière dont le…

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Integral Yoga Meal Prayer in Sanskrit Chanted by Swami Satchidananda

This prayer is repeated before meals at Satchidananda Ashram and all Integral Yoga centers worldwide. It is chanted in Sanskrit by Swami Satchidananda. The original slokas were written by Sri Shankaracharya. Translation: Annapūrṇe Sadāpūrṇe Śaṅkara Prāṇa Vallabhe Jñāna Vairāgya Siddhyartham Bhiksham Dehī Cha Pārvati Mātā Cha Pārvatī Devī Pitā Devo Maheśvaraha Bāndhavāḥ Śiva Bhaktāha Svadeśo…

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Parable of the Sower

A tribute in music and verse to Yoga master Swami Satchidananda. Produced by Lakshmi Harilela, a longtime student and devotee of Swamiji. Lyrics below: In the stillness of the dawn, his wisdom shines so bright, Guiding us with love, like stars in darkest night. Sri Swami Satchidananda, gentle, wise, and true, Showed the path of Yoga, in everything we do. *Chorus* Oh, Master of the heart, you…

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The Path to Inner Peace

In this powerful and uplifting talk, Swami Satchidananda reminds us that true peace in the world begins with peace in our own hearts. Drawing from timeless yogic wisdom, he shares how cultivating inner tranquility is not only the key to personal fulfillment, but the only way we can genuinely contribute to harmony around us. With clarity and compassion, he emphasizes the vital role of…

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Is Lasting Peace & Joy Possible?

In this illuminating talk, Swami Satchidananda reveals why chasing after external pleasures can never bring true fulfillment—they offer only fleeting happiness. He explains how real, unshakable peace and joy come from within, from the very source of all existence, which he calls the God or peace within. Discover how to stop seeking outside and turn inward to find the boundless peace that is…

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The Real You

Swami Satchidananda gives a talk that begins with an explanation about what renunciation means and how when we renounce our identification with the “small self” we are able to realize the Infinite Self. Through an analogy, he shares the real key to true peace and joy in life and freedom from all suffering. Ⓟ© 2024 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. / For more information please visit:…

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How To Cultivate A Contented Mind

Swami Satchidananda explains that happiness is our True Nature and when we seek happiness outside of ourselves we will only be disappointed. He shows how a contented mind, a mind that runs after no one or nothing, brings everything. Ⓟ© 2024 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. For more information please visit: www.linktr.ee/swamisatchidanandaofficial and www.linktr.ee/integralyogainternational

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The Secret To Happiness

Swami Satchidananda speaks explains the nature of happiness, how we disturb our natural state of happiness, and how to maintain it. He also explains Cosmic Consciousness as our essential nature. Ⓟ© 2024 Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville, Inc. For more information please visit: www.linktr.ee/swamisatchidanandaofficial and www.linktr.ee/integralyogainternational

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Spiritual Support, Meditation & Prayer

Swami Satchidananda speaks about the need for spiritual support on one's spiritual journey. He quotes the Buddha’s teaching of the “Three Gems” as well as Adi Shankara’s teaching on the importance of keeping good company. Then, Sri Swamiji is asked several questions including how to not feel drowsy during meditation and the nature of prayer.

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Om Om Om

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Om Namaḥ Śivāya

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Om Tryambakam

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Asato Mā Sad Gamaya

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Om Saha Nāvavatu

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Lokāh Samastāh Sukhino Bhavantu

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Jai Śrī Sadguru Mahārāj Ki

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Jyoti Arati Chant

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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Om Om Om

Om Om Om by Integral Yoga

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Omkāram

Omkāram by Integral Yoga

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Gurur Brahmā

Gurur Brahmā by Integral Yoga

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Brahmānandam

Brahmānandam by Integral Yoga

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Om Namaḥ Śivāya

Om Namaḥ Śivāya by Integral Yoga

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Dhyāna Mūlam

Dhyāna Mūlam by Integral Yoga

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Om Gum Gurave Namaḥ

Om Gum Gurave Namaḥ by Integral Yoga

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Twameva

Twameva by Integral Yoga

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Om Tryambakam

Om Tryambakam by Integral Yoga

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Om Sarveshām

Om Sarveshām by Integral Yoga

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Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha

Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha by Integral Yoga

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Asato Mā Sad Gamaya

Asato Mā Sad Gamaya by Integral Yoga

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Lokāh Samastāh Sukhino Bhavantu

Lokāh Samastāh Sukhino Bhavantu by Integral Yoga

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Jai Śrī Sadguru Mahārāj Ki

Jai Śrī Sadguru Mahārāj Ki by Integral Yoga

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Kara Charaṇa

Integral Yoga founder, Sri Swami Satchidananda, teaches the word-by-word pronunciation of the Integral Yoga evening meditation slokas. Booklet that has the text and translation of these slokas coming soon to issuu.com.

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How To Not Lose Your Happiness

In this talk from the archives, Swami Satchidananda explains how by constantly running after wants and desires, we sacrifice our inner peace and joy. By continually chasing after wants, we will never find happiness. This is the deep teaching of the path of Karma Yoga, in which one lives a life of giving not running after things. He also clarifies how by giving, we don’t “gain” happiness because…

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How To Pronounce Satchidananda

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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27 - Jai Śrī Sadguru Mahārāj Ki

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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26 - Lokāh Samastāh Sukhino Bhavantu

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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25 - Kara Charaṇa

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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24 - Kāyena Vāchā

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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23 - OM Saha Nāvavatu

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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22 - OM Pūrṇam Adah

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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21 - Asato Mā Sad Gamaya

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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20 - Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaha

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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19 - OM Sarveshām

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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18 - OM Tryambakam

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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17 - Jai Śrī Sadguru Satchidānandaji

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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15 - Twameva

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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13 - Tamil Song Kallarkum

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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10 - OM Antar Jyotir

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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1 - Om Om Om

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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14 - Optional Prayer Na Tatra Sūryo Bhāti

Sri Swami Satchidananda, Integral Yoga founder, teaches the pronunciation of the Sanskrit slokas used in daily pūjā, a service of devotion at Chidambaram (the Mahasamadhi Shrine of Sri Swamiji). The pūjā is offered to the Sivalingam (according to Tamil Saiva tradition, Sri Swamiji's root tradition). In Sanskrit, Siva means “auspiciousness,” and lingam means “sign” or “symbol.” The Sivalingam…

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