Series "Introduction to Agni Yoga II"

 

Broadcasting 16: Possession by evil Spirits

 

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Possession – an epidemic! What is possession? How does possession arise? Types of possession. How does possession express itself? How do you recognize possession? How can possession be healed?  

 

 

Broadcasting 17: Who (or what) is God?

The new scientific Understanding of God

 

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Man as a seeker for God. Scientific concept of God. No earthly measures. Do not separate God from the rest of nature. Man on the path to God. God as the peak of Hierarchy. Mystery. Knowledge of the heart. God in nature and within ourselves. God: a being or a principle? No “God the Father”. Cognition through rapprochement. The peak in motion

 

 

Broadcasting 18: The Meaning of Life

 

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Growth. Unfold your potential. Strengthen your spiritual powers, refine your inner senses. The Path to God. Prerequisite: immortality. Ascent on the ladder of Hierarchy. Reach the next level of evolution. Perfect yourself. Your personal mission

 

 

Broadcasting 19: The Meaning of Suffering

 

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Hints at wrong behaviour. Overcome suffering through self-perfection. No suffering in a perfect world. Suffering created by man himself. Necessity of suffering in an imperfect world. Suffering a result of ignorance. Impulse for progress. Suffering and the law of correspondence. Suffering and Karma. Turn suffering into joy

 

 

Broadcasting 20: Rejoice at Obstacles!

 

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Difficulties are unavoidable. Obstacles and the law of correspondence. Growth only through difficulties. Difficulties are opportunities. Make use of obstacles! The usefulness of enemies. The worse, the better. Striving causes opposition. Obstacles strengthen the spirit. Obstacles are tests. Difficulties are guideposts. Joy at obstacles

 

 

Broadcasting 21: Sexuality

 

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Biological foundations. Holy act. No fun. No desire of the soul. The soul is looking for spiritual community. No dissipation of valuable energy. Suffering through sexuality. Future races without sexuality. Mastering the sexual drive. The mission of women

 

 

Broadcasting 22: Joy is a special Wisdom

 

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Agni Yoga – a school of joy! No Higher Path without joy

Chapter I: Joy is a special wisdom: Mastery of Emotions. Attaining joy through cognition. Attain joy through right thinking. Joy as a state of the consciousness. Joy as a mental attitude. Joy as a special wisdom. Practical tip: Do not become a lucky beggar

Chapter II: How to attain joy? Establishing joy in the morning meditation

Chapter III: Joy for what? Joy about the possibilities of earthly life. Joy through love. Practical tip: Love yourself! Joy over the beauty and justice of the Cosmic Order. Practical tip: Trust the law of correspondence! Gratitude for repayment of debts. Joy about eternity and immortality. Joy about invulnerability, fearlessness and freedom. Delight in the Fiery Condition. Example: Being in love. Practical tip: Joy of being through music. Joy about striving to the future. Practical tip: Walk a path and pursue a goal! Joy over work. Joy over ascent. Joy over service. Practical tip: Take the path of heroism! Joy over beauty. Joy over trials. Joy over obstacles. Joy over battle. Transforming suffering into joy. Example: Jesus on the cross. Joy as triumph of the spirit

Chapter IV: Joy of being: Joy over real existence. Example: Closeness of the homeland. Joy over true, eternal identity. Joy about living in the Higher World. Practical tip: Do not look for Heaven on earth! Joy over living together with your soulmates. Joy over discipleship. Joy about the connection with your teacher. Practical tip: Joy of being requires desirelessness

Chapter V: How to preserve joy: Spiritual discipline. 4 Main exercises: 2nd Main exercise: Close your eyes and step before the teacher. 3rd Main exercise: Immediately counteract a drop in vibration. 4th Main exercise: Evening meditation. Practical tip: Mantram "joy, joy". Exercise: Create a stock of joyful thoughts!

Chapter VI: What do you achieve through joy? Strength through joy. Success through joy. Health through joy. Connection with the Higher World through joy. Spreading joy is building the New World

Chapter VII: Pleasure and renunciation: Walk a path and pursue a goal. No compulsion and no prohibitions. Practical tip: Not renunciation, but goal-fitness. Pleasures of the body and of the soul. Example meditation. Overcoming with joy. Example food. The rule of the ashram. Synthesis: Overcoming for the love of something higher

Chapter VIII: Enthusiasm: What is Enthusiasm? How to achieve Enthusiasm? Enthusiasm for what? What do you achieve through enthusiasm? Maintain enthusiasm at all times. Spreading enthusiasm

Chapter IX: Transfiguration of life: Transfiguration of everyday life.

Transfiguration of Work. Practical tip: Improve the quality of your work. Transfiguration of property. Transfiguration of obstacles. Transfiguration of earthly sorrows. Transfiguration of dangers. Transfiguration of death

Chapter X: Transformation into a cheerful sun-heart: Superior smile