Spiritual Talks

What does it profit a man, even if he possesses the whole world and loses his own soul? [*] This age-old rhetorical question suggests that there is something more important than success in the material world. Dr. Habhajan Singh phrases this idea like this, that it is our turn to meet God. All other things are side-issues and should be prioritized accordingly. In this episode, he explains various t...

This public talk of Sant Kirpal Singh was held during the 1st World Tour in 1955. It is a beautiful, clear summary of the basic teachings all great Masters gave out at their time. Their message is that the true temple of God is the human body, where the Self can meet the Overself and experience the enlivening power in man as light and sound. To be able to enter inside, we need someone competent to...

In this beautiful talk, Sant Kirpal Singh (1894 - 1974) shares how his life changed from the moment he met his spiritual Master, Baba Sawan Singh. He speaks about the criteria for recognising a true Master and how a sincere seeker can find one, up to the motto: 'The Guru appears when the Chela (the soul) is ready' Born into a Sikh family, Sant Kirpal Singh had a deep love for God from chil...

Building on the general introduction from the previous episode, Dr. Harbhajan Singh now offers a clear and straightforward explanation of the heavenly Light mentioned in the holy scriptures. Since the same divine Power worked through the various Masters at different times, a comparative study of these scriptures reveals a consistent underlying message. They serve as a touchstone for discerning tru...

The holy scriptures contain descriptions of the experiences of the competent Masters of the past. In this episode, Dr. Harbhjan Singh explains that on the path of spirituality, their experience must become our own experience. He contrasts this with other paths that may appear similar on the surface but draw one's attention within the three worlds (physical, astral, causal) and may cause variou...

To celebrate the birth anniversary of a saint means to live in accordance with their teachings. In this episode, Dr. Harbhajan Singh reminds us of various aspects of the teachings of Christ and explains how they are still relevant in the current time. For him, the subject of Christianity is a subject of service to humanity, which is reflected by all competent Masters. The lecture was held on 24th...

The talk was addressed to a class of religious studies. Sant Kirpal Singh takes up the scope of different Yogas and compares them to Surat Shabd Yoga, which he experienced to be the highest form of Yoga. It is purely spiritual and leads to the original goal of all Yogas, the union with God. The lecture was held in November 1972 in San Jose, California, USA. Additional Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unity of Man⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

The great spiritual Masters have been the human poles at which the Godpower, Christpower, or Masterpower worked. This power never dies. The subject of this episode is how to become receptive to it. The lecture was held on 3rd July 1994 in St. Gilgen, Austria. Additional Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Unity of Man⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kirpal Sagar⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kirpal Singh Teachings⁠⁠ For further information or feedback, visit our webs...

The soul is the conscious core of our being, distinct from outer possessions, body, and intellect. This can be realised by rising above body consciousness, through self-analysis. In this podcast episode, Sant Kirpal Singh introduces this subject from all angles, with various examples, analogies, and citations from Saints of the past. The lecture was recorded on 11th October 1963 in Franklin, NH, U...

The soul is the conscious core of our being, distinct from outer possessions, body, and intellect. This can be realised by rising above body consciousness, through self-analysis. In this podcast episode, Sant Kirpal Singh introduces this subject from all angles, with various examples, analogies, and citations from Saints of the past. The lecture was recorded on 11th October 1963 in Franklin, NH, U...

Baba Sawan Singh was one of the greatest Saints in India. Born in Punjab, he lived from 27th July 1858 – 2nd April 1948. While He had His permanent residence at Beas, He travelled near and far in India, and His spiritual messages worked like a balm to hundreds and thousands of seekers. He used a simple language so that everyone could easily understand spirituality. He taught that God is in every h...

In the concluding part of this 1988 talk, Dr. Harbhajan Singh goes deeper into the spiritual science of self-realization and the practical path back to God. He speaks about the radiant form of the Master, the seat of the soul between the eyebrows, and how to rise above body consciousness to experience the holy Light and Sound. Dr. Harbhajan Singh shares striking comparisons between different yogic...

In this first part of a 1988 talk, Dr. Harbhajan Singh shares deep insights into the purpose of human life. He explains that the man-body is not only the highest rung in creation, but also the only vessel through which we can solve the mystery of death and realize the Godpower within. Through stories, scripture references, and spiritual analogies, Dr. Harbhajan Singh invites us to rise above body...

In this heart-to-heart talk, Dr. Harbhajan Singh speaks about things that are more valuable than any worldly wishes. While the latter are temporary, the higher values of life are ever-lasting. So, he requests us to decide for a good life and rediscover the spiritual heritage that lies deep within us. This is possible if we never cease to learn, to be focused on the goal and to render selfless serv...

God is consciousness, bliss and everlasting joy. We, the soul, are a part of Him. So all happiness and joy are hidden within us. As long as we seek this happiness in perishable things, which are not permanent, we will never be contented. Sant Kirpal Singh explains that to get in contact with the inner happiness, three preparatory steps are needed. The lecture was held on 19th January 1964 in Washi...

The great Saints always address us as ‘children of light’. Why are we no more aware of that light? Our soul has identified with the body, and our attention, the outward expression of the soul, is flowing out through the senses. We have become a 'jiva', a soul that is under the control of the mind. Sant Kirpal Singh explains how our soul can be unchained and connected with the light of God and the...

Dr. Harbhajan Singh explains how we can transcend the limitations of mind and matter, emphasizing the soul’s real purpose and the necessity of returning to our divine source. Drawing on the teachings of Christ, Kabir, Guru Nanak, and other competent Masters, he clarifies the difference between genuine spirituality and mere astral or mental phenomena. This talk reveals how the true Master Power, or...

The end of the year is always a good time to retrospect and make good resolutions for the new year. Sant Kirpal Singh encourages his followers to re-new their efforts to achieve the goal of self-realisation and God-realisation. He highlights the main points of the teachings as given out by all great Masters and, like Christ, summarizes the required conduct as having love of God and love of mankind...

If one realizes how the soul is connected to the Godpower within, the angle of vision changes. Then one lives in a spirit of detachment and will focus on returning to the home eternal. Despite love being a subject beyond words, there are some examples of worldly lovers who can inspire us to reach out for a life in love for God. The lecture was held on 15th October 1989 in St. Gilgen, Austria. Addi...

God is love and love is God and the way back to God is also love. Love is the essence of life. It is not enough to talk about love, we must embody it in our lives, beginning in our own homes. In the family we can develop each other by cultivating spiritual values and leading a disciplined and truthful life. This will draw all closer to the inner source of divine love. To lead a spiritual life we d...

Explaining love is difficult, and it is even harder to talk about love for God. Dr. Harbhajan Singh is able to do so, and speaks about the love for God who is within us, and also for his great teacher, his Master Sant Kirpal Singh. The term “Master” refers to the “Masterpower,” which is also called “the Word.” This Word is hidden inside all of us and sustains the entire creation. A perfect Master...

The Path in the Middle In this episode, Dr. Harbhajan Singh explains the journey of the soul to its eternal home. He provides advice for the road to be travelled and warns of the pitfalls. With multiple references to the teaching of Christ, he shows that spirituality is not something new but an age-old science that just needs to be re-discovered. “When the barriers are finished, there is the 10th...

The lecture was recorded on 31st October 1967 in Delhi, India In this episode, Sant Kirpal Singh speaks about the nature of our soul and whom we should love. Our soul shares the same essence as that of God – it is called consciousness. Instead of being constantly attached to our relatives, friends, work, society, nation, or opinions, we should connect with our divine source. Sticking to our limite...

Dr. Harbhajan Singh emphasizes in this talk that death is an inevitable part of life and encourages preparation for this reality. The human body, though temporary, houses an eternal soul linked to God. Recognizing this connection helps fulfill our true purpose. True consciousness arises when the soul is freed from the mind's faculties, guided by the divine sound current back to its eternal hom...

In a powerful public talk in Munich, Dr Harbhajan Singh distilled the essence of spirituality and emphasised the importance of embodying its principles in everyday life. He explained that true spirituality emanates from the teachings of the great spiritual Masters and transcends geographical and time barriers. This sacred knowledge serves as a unifying force, connecting every individual and living...