Maharaji speaks at a resort amphitheater where over 3,000 people have gathered to hear him. He reminds the audience that the breath, the heart, the life within do not judge. To find joy, he says, requires more than knowing where we don't want to be, but rather, knowing where we do want to be. Discovering the place of joy within, he says, is a matter of being clear about what we want, seeing the possibility for joy, trusting ourselves.
Maharaji addresses an audience of more than 3,000 during the third evening of an event at an outdoor resort. He speaks of how fortunate we are to be here and of the importance of recognizing the value of being alive and of feeling gratitude. While problems will keep coming and going, he says, the possibility exists that we do not have to be confused, that there does not have to be doubt, and that life can be experienced in its true beauty, without chaos and dram.
The world constantly pushes labels onto us. “You are so-and-so.” It started in school with the teacher calling attendance. Is that who I am? A name? Or am I what I do? Am I a doctor or a lawyer or a captain? A graduate of this or that school?
On one hand, I have a body with blood, cells, nerves, brain, eyes—all of that. Then, distinctly inside of me, there is something that is allowing me to exist. The feeling that it brings is not only the feeling of being alive, but the feeling of being in peace. It brings the feeling of joy, of tranquility. There is something that stays untouched by everything that happens around me. I get affected by good days and bad days; the thing that is keeping me alive is apart from all of that. This is who I am. I’m not just my body, and I’m not just my accomplishments. I’m more. All of that put together is who I am.
A lot of people think fulfillment will change the whole world for them. It won’t. What it will do is let you know where your true home is. The reality is that peace is within me whether I am a beggar or I’m a king. It doesn't matter to peace. We see such a big difference between the two—a beggar and a king. But think about it. What does the beggar really dream of? Becoming a king. And what does a king dream of? “I wish my life was simple like that beggar.”
So different, yet so similar. Both are looking for peace. The beggar thinks, “If I become the king, I will have peace.” And the king says, “If I become the beggar, I will have peace.” These are differences that we have created.
There is one simple similarity we all share. Peace is within all of us. And if we want, we can experience that.
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Maharaji addressed a distinguished audience of faculty, students, and guests at Griffith University. He was introduced by a member of the faculty and thanked by a leader from the Australian Institute for International Relations. Griffith University enjoys an enviable international reputation. It is committed to high standards of scholarship, innovation, internationalization, social justice, ethical standards, and lifelong learning. It promotes personal growth and development for its students, including career preparation and life fulfillment.
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Wherever he goes, Maharaji receives an enthusiastic reception. However, he is welcomed by people in Africa with a unique enthusiasm and unbridled spontaneity. This time he is greeted in a traditional manner with "talking drums" and touching lyrics. He then addressed the audience, speaking of a voice within each person that, with every breath, calls to be fulfilled.
In addition to the one million people who attended the tour, 635,000 people attended each day of a two-day, interactive, satellite video follow-up event. The participants, gathered in more than 2,100 centers, phoned in more than 2,000 questions and watched Maharaji answer questions live over the TV feed.
Nearly three quarters of a million people have come to seek inspiration and guidance from Maharaji in the last two months. Each event brings renewed enthusiasm and opens up new possibilities. What seemed unimaginable just weeks ago is now materializing. In this address, Maharaji shares a simple, delightful story, as well as profound insights into life, illusion, reality, love, and where to turn to find richness in life.
Maharaji expressed he is here to remind people of what they have rather than what they are missing, and he painted a beautiful picture of what can be found within: answers, joy, and fulfillment.
On a vast, arid piece of land, more than 275,000 people were assembled, waiting quietly for Maharaji to arrive. When the helicopter carrying him appeared on the horizon as a small dot in the sky, they all stood up as one and waved. The helicopter landed in a cloud of dust, and a few moments later, Maharaji was on stage.
The faculty at the Peace Studies Department of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Nova Southeastern University in Florida invited Maharaji to address a distinguished audience of students, faculty, and guests. Maharaji was introduced by the head of doctoral programs to a standing room-only audience.
Holi is a joyful time when, people in India say, "the past is washed away in the colors of the creator." In the morning, during an event with more than 50,000 people, many stood up and wished Maharaji a happy Holi, to which he replied, "Tumko Bhi Holi Mubaarak Ho" ("Happy Holi to You"). Later that day, participants jumped and yelled in joy, as wave after wave of colored water came down upon them while festive music was playing.
Maharaji addressed a standing-room-only audience of faculty, students, and guests. The University was founded in the 19th century to "advance and impart knowledge across a comprehensive range of disciplines to benefit people by educating them in the accumulated knowledge of humankind."
Luminous lyrics by Maharaji, mesmerizing background vocals, and punchy, pulsating drums.
