The Quiet Work of Facing Who You Are | Paramahamsa Vishwananda

Meet Paramahamsa Vishwananda in person: https://hubs.la/Q01GZvm_0 —————————————————— In this talk, Paramahamsa Vishwananda reflects on what it truly means to walk the path of bhakti( the path of devotion). Starting from a simple observation — that we take life, our relationships, and our work for granted — he moves to the heart of the matter: that the one thing standing between a person and the Divine is the ego, and that what is really asked of a devotee is the hardest thing of all — the mind. He shares a story of Sri Hari Narayana and Maha-Lakshmi, who disguise themselves to test whether those who chant the Divine Name are truly devoted — a story that gently reveals how quickly we can forget our path the moment we step back into the world. Chapters: 00:00 — Everything we do, we do for a reason 01:20 — What lies beneath the surface 02:55 — Becoming truthful with yourself 03:41 — Facing your inner reality 04:49 — Sincerity and true longing 05:24 — The reality we have built 06:48 — The guidance of the Satguru (the story of Narayana, Maha-Lakshmi, and the pujari) ——————————— Paramahamsa Vishwananda is a Satguru (a Sanskrit term for one who is a living embodiment of the truth they teach, understood to guide seekers toward direct experience of the Divine) in the Hindu bhakti tradition, and the founder of Bhakti Marga. He offers insights into life that speak across religion, race, gender, and background, and his mission is, in his own words: "to open the hearts of mankind." Follow Paramahamsa Vishwananda online: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/paramahamsa_vishwan... Facebook: / paramahamsavishwananda Twitter: / vishwananda Instagram: / paramahamsa_vishwananda —————————————————— Bhakti Marga is an international spiritual organisation founded by Paramahamsa Vishwananda. “Bhakti Marga” means “the path of devotion” and is rooted in the Hindu tradition of bhakti, loving devotion to God. The Bhakti Marga community is present in more than 80 countries and gathers regularly to cultivate love and devotion to God. Want to find out more? https://www.bhaktimarga.org/