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Get Closer to God
21 episodes · Swami Mukundananda
Love is the most powerful force in all creation - it adds purpose to action, meaning to life, and joy to the soul. It enslaves even God, who becomes the servant of one who possesses selfless love. We desire love more than material fulfillment or liberation. Having attained divine love, we become completely satisfied, hankering for nothing thereafter. Loving the Lord for love's sake gives the greatest joy. JKYog and Swami Mukundananda thus present a humble offering to inspire millions to Discover the Joy of Divine Love - a 21 Video series to Get Closer to God through love.
Episodes
21
Episode 1
The Invisible Hand of God
The Invisible Hand of God: Recognizing Divine Intervention in Our Lives Introduction: As we journey through life, we often overlook the subtle yet profound influence of the Divine in our lives. Swami Mukundananda Ji, in his enlightening discourse, draws our attention to this often-unseen guidance. He uses the metaphor of Krishna and Arjun in the Mahabharat to illustrate how the invisible hand of God is constantly at work, shaping our destiny and protecting us in ways we may not always comprehend.
Episode 2
Transformative Power of Knowledge
Transformative Power of Knowledge: A Spiritual Insight Introduction: In today's fast-paced world, where information is at our fingertips and the quest for knowledge never ceases, it's crucial to understand the true essence and transformative power of knowledge. Swami Mukundananda Ji, in his profound discourse, delves into this intriguing subject, elucidating how knowledge, when truly understood and internalized, can bring miraculous changes in our lives and lead us towards spiritual enlightenment.
Episode 3
Power of FAITH in God
The Essence of Faith: A Journey to Liberation with Swami Mukundananda n the quest for spiritual enlightenment and liberation, faith plays a crucial role. Swami Mukundananda, in his enlightening discourse, shares a captivating story that illustrates the profound power of faith and how it shapes our spiritual journey. This post delves into the essence of faith, as expounded by Swami Ji, and explores its impact on our path to liberation.
Episode 4
Why am I Here if I am a PART of GOD?
Understanding the Soul's Journey and the Role of Divine Energies: Insights from Bhakti Shatak" Introduction: In his profound teachings from the Bhakti Shatak, Shri Maharaj Ji offers invaluable insights into the nature of the soul, God, and the interplay of divine energies. He elucidates the complex relationship between the Jeev (soul), Maya (material energy), and God (Brahm), providing clarity on our spiritual journey and the obstacles we face. This post delves into these teachings, exploring the profound wisdom shared by Kripalu Ji Maharaj and its implications for our spiritual growth.
Episode 5
Unlocking your Inner Peace
The Secret to Stress Management: Embracing Detachment and Spiritual Intelligence" Introduction: In a world increasingly burdened by the pressures of modern living, the mystery of effective stress management continues to perplex many. As Swami Mukundananda Ji elucidates in his profound discourse, the solution to this ubiquitous challenge lies not in the external practices we often turn to, such as yoga, tai chi, or meditation, but in a deeper, more spiritual approach. This video delves into insights on managing stress through spiritual intelligence (SQ), detachment, and understanding the role of our intellect in shaping our lives.
Episode 6
Life-Changing Stories From Ramayan That Will Transform Our Life
Life Changing Stories From Ramayan That Will Transform Our Life | Swami Mukundananda
Episode 7
The Powerful Daily Routine To Purify Your Mind
Transforming Life Through the Purification of the Mind Introduction: In our journey through life, we often encounter the profound truth that our inner world shapes our outer experiences. Swami Mukundananda Ji, in his enlightening discourse, delves into this concept, illustrating how the mind can create a heaven out of hell and a hell out of heaven. This blog post explores the transformative power of purifying the mind, a key to unlocking a life of spiritual fulfillment and joy.
Episode 8
How to Change Your Destiny and Clear Your Bad Karmas
Understanding Destiny and Free Will Introduction: In the journey of life, we often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of destiny and self-effort, pondering over the age-old question: Is our life predestined, or do we shape it through our actions? Swami Mukundananda, in his enlightening discourse, sheds light on this profound topic using the story of a young boy named Dinesh. Let us delve into this narrative and explore the intricate balance of destiny and self-effort, as revealed by Swami Ji.
Episode 9
Achieve Highest Happiness
How to find a strong purpose in Life that will help us achieve the Highest Happiness? In Life, some people toil hard to achieve their goals. Why do they do it even though it's cumbersome? The answer is simple - They all do it because it aligns with a bigger purpose they believe in, which, when accomplished, gives them the highest happiness and inner satisfaction. How, then, to find a vital purpose in Life? Watch more to learn as Swami Mukundananda relates a heart-touching story to explain it in detail in this tenth episode of the Art and Science of Happiness series.
Episode 10
Why Swamiji chose spirituality after his IIT, IIM Graduation?
n this video, Swami Mukundananda answers a curious question by an IIM student on why he chose Spirituality over a promising corporate career after graduating from the prestigious IIT, IIM grad schools. Swamiji explains in detail his journey towards becoming a Spiritual master from being an IIT-IIM Alumni. It all started with Swamiji's time spent on mediation from his school days to contemplation and quest for knowing the Absolute truth during his graduate studies. We have a lot of scientific theories and laws. But then who was the lawmaker? Who is responsible for the functioning of this universe? These questions from within further deepened Swamiji's resolve to know more about the Absolute truth.
Episode 11
Seva vs sadhana
The Integral Harmony of Sadhana and Seva: Nurturing the Divine Within In the spiritual journey, the practices of Sadhana (spiritual discipline) and Seva (selfless service) are often seen as distinct paths. Yet, as Swami Mukundananda Ji elucidates, these practices are not just interconnected but are essentially two sides of the same coin, each complementing the other to foster a deeper, more fulfilling spiritual life. This video delves into the essence of Sadhana and Seva and explores how these practices can lead us to the ultimate goal of spiritual growth and divine love.
Episode 12
The Ultimate Realization of Shree Krishna to Find the Highest Happiness
The Enchanting Nature of God's Personal Form: A Divine Revelation The Unsurpassed Beauty of the Supreme Divine The beauty and allure of God's personal form are profound topics that Swami Mukundananda Ji delves into, illuminating the spiritual path with the wisdom of ancient scriptures and enlightened souls. He begins with a simple yet captivating analogy of a rose and its thorns, illustrating how, within the same rose bush, there exists a stark difference in appeal between the flower and its twig. This distinction beautifully mirrors the contrast between the infinite bliss of God's personal form and the lesser, though still significant, bliss of His impersonal aspect.
Episode 13
Why Lord Ram Did Not Save His Father King Dashrath
Learn about Law of Karma and how it works when we ask something from God.
Episode 14
Thirst for God
The Journey Back to the Divine: A Tale of Compassion and Longing Our spiritual endeavors should ultimately kindle within us a profound yearning for God. This narrative, woven with the threads of longing, compassion, and divine grace, serves as a reminder of the eternal bond between the soul and its Supreme Father. As we embark on our spiritual journey, let us remember that it is not the magnitude of our practices but the sincerity of our longing that draws us closer to the divine, inviting the grace that guides us home.
Episode 15
Lord Krishna's Law of Love
The Essence of Divine Connection: God as Your Own To love God truly is to see Him not just as the Almighty but as your own. This sentiment echoes the way a wife perceives her husband, not merely as a figure of authority or power but as a partner, intimately connected by bonds of love and affection. This perspective fosters a deeper, more personal relationship with the Divine, one where God is not a distant deity to be feared but a beloved presence in our lives. It is this shift in perception—from God as an entity of awe to God as a personal figure of love—that enhances our spiritual connection and deepens our devotion.
Episode 16
Reach the Highest Goal in Life
Mastering the Chariot of Life The chariot allegory from the Katha Upanishad offers invaluable insights into mastering the art of living. By awakening to our inner potential, illuminating our intellect with divine wisdom, and aligning our senses with our soul's purpose, we can navigate the material world with spiritual grace. This journey not only leads to personal transformation but also paves the way for achieving the ultimate goal of life—developing true selfless love for God.
Episode 17
9 Signs Your Mind is Getting Cleansed
How do I measure the extent of purification of my mind? Watch this video to learn more.
Episode 18
Surrender To Receive Grace of God
Swamiji describes six points of surrender with beautiful examples.
Episode 19
Who is Radha?
Learn about Radha Rani in this video.
Episode 20
The Most Eye-Opening Message from Bhagavad Gita
In this video, Swami Mukundananda explains the secret to Find Motivation in Life in a Moment. Very often, the lack of motivation and inspiration prevents one from living up to their potential. However, it's easy to inspire yourself in no time. Watch more to find out.
Episode 21
What is the highest seva?
What is the importance of service to God in devotion? What are the different ways to serve God? What is the best way to serve God - the highest form of selfless seva? In all religious traditions, Seva - Service to God, is considered one of the most important aspects of devotion. However Seva or the significance of selfless service is often not well understood on the spiritual path. In this Spiritual Q&A session with Swami Mukundananda, emphasizing the importance of Seva, Swamiji states that seva - service to God is the expression of our loving devotion to God. Swamiji also expounds on how to perform seva while performing our daily works and also mentions the highest form of selfless seva and ways to get there. Don't miss this eye opening lecture to hear the divine message from Swamiji to help you progress on the spiritual path.