Papaji speaks about the blessings that derive from sitting with a realized being. He says that, among other things, close association with an awakened teacher will remove the fear of death. He advises nourishing the desire to be free and to “come with empty hands” and minds to the teacher. He goes on to explain […]
All pleasure ends in pain. The only way to avoid suffering is to reveal knowledge of the Self. To be free one has to renounce even the desire for freedom itself. Papaji gives the analogy of the thorn used to remove the other thorn, “You need thorn of happiness to remove pain, but then you […]
This compilation is on the nature of Self-enquiry. The video includes a beautiful awakening by a man who asks whether the Truth is inside or outside. Papaji tells him, “Which is the wall that keeps you outside and the Truth inside? Don’t touch the ‘I’ and then who wants to see the Truth?” The devotee […]
The theme that runs throughout this compilation is “silence.” Papaji states and demonstrates that silence is one’s real and permanent nature. He goes on to say that silence is the ground and substance of everything in existence. He also answers the question, “Can one be silent while being active in the world? “ Papaji speaks […]
This compilation is many people’s favourite. It starts with a discourse “Keep Quiet,” in which Papaji explains that quietness is not something that one does, but our true nature. When Papaji says to keep quiet he is simply saying do not take up any thought; recognize what is always the case prior to, during, and […]
This compilation was derived from a series of satsangs in which participants asked Papaji to speak about the experience of “I.” He was repeatedly asked, “Who am I, if I am not who I think I am?” Papaji directs one to the “experience of the heart” in which “I” is known directly, beyond all concepts […]
In this all-time favourite and inspiring compilation, Papaji stresses the fact that one must not only give up the search for enlightenment but, more importantly, the idea that there is one who can engage in a search. He says that the “I” is the only hindrance to the realization of the truth of who one […]