Prema Vāṇī for the Day

Liberation

Liberation and the end of bondage.

  1. 10 October 2026Drinking the Juice Through the Straw of the SensesThe indriyas (senses) may be used for the purpose of increasing spiritual anandam (bliss).From Swami’s discourse of 2 August 1963
  2. 16 September 2026The Voyage into the Known HarbourThe sages of India gave up the paths of superficial pomp and temporary security; they sought to gain inner peace and lasting joy.From Swami’s discourse of 23 February 1968
  3. 11 June 2026The Golden Chain Still BindsThere is one common quality present in all living beings: Moha (attachment).From Swami’s discourse of 15 April 1995
  4. 19 May 2026Fanning the Flame of DiscontentMost men spend the lifetime allotted to them or earned by them in the partaking of rich but harmful food and drink and indulge in glamorous but more harmful pastimes.From Swami’s discourse of 2 July 1966
  5. 15 May 2026The One Desire Worth HavingDesires are common to all, whether one is young or old, man or woman, a common man or a saint.From Swami’s discourse of 4 April 1993
  6. 11 May 2026The Bondage of Not Knowing Who We AreOur life has its roots in the Atma, and it grows through the agitated waves of living.From Swami’s discourse of 8 January 1983
  7. 12 September 2025The Ten Who Forgot ThemselvesOnce, a party consisting of ten fools happened to cross a river.From Swami’s discourse of 29 May 1990
  8. 23 July 2025Liberation as the Only GoalPeople of yore enjoyed peace and happiness a thousand-fold compared to the present generation.From Swami’s discourse of 12 January 1984
  9. 9 June 2025Bhakti, the Force That Gathers Every Need into GodThrough His actions, God has always demonstrated that there is no force greater than the power of devotion.From Swami’s discourse of 23 May 1995

Swami’s discourses on Liberation