The 3 Paths of Spiritual Purification To Go From Your HEAD To Your HEART | Paramahamsa Vishwananda

On this episode of Know Thyself Podcast we are joined by Paramahamsa Vishwananda, for an intriguing conversation on the reality of self realization, samadhi, and performing miracles. He shares his story of awakening at a young age, revealing the divine interactions with Mahavatar Babaji that shaped his life forever. He reveals what lies at the heart of humanity's search for happiness, and how we can make every day heaven on Earth. He discusses the truth about being a guru: from spiritual ego, experiencing anger, and the importance of the guru. Andre and Paramahamsa Vishwananda also discuss achieving harmony in romantic relationships, aligning ourselves to the will of the Divine, and finding your own unique path of self realization.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
1:38 Humanity's Search for Happiness
5:27 Self Realization & Exploring the True Nature of Self
8:06 Shift from the Mind to the Heart
16:01 Parmanhansa’s Spiritual Lineage
19:47 The Journey of Our Souls' Awakening
24:46 What Comes After Self-Realization & Making Paradise Here and Now
27:58 Childhood Awakening through Mahavatar Babaji
39:33 Who Mahavatar Babaji Is
40:54 Discernment on the Spiritual Path
43:49 Experiencing Samadhi & Cosmic Consciousness
48:37 Being Initiated into Kriya Yoga
49:50 Becoming a Guru & Performing Miracles
52:47 Navigating Ego Traps as a Guru
54:06 The Role of a Guru
55:15 Do you Experience Anger?
57:37 Devoting Ourselves to Something Greater
59:55 Balance of Effort and Grace
1:02:03 Achieving Fearlessness on the Spiritual Path
1:05:01 The Spiritual Ego's Slippery Slope
1:08:36 Divine Design: The Greater Plan of Consciousness
1:10:57 Yogic Lineages: What Draws Us to Certain Paths
1:18:49 Romantic Relationships on the Spiritual Path
1:21:25 Conclusion
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Paramahamsa Vishwananda is the founder of the international organisation known as ‘Bhakti Marga’, which means the ‘path of devotion’. It is through Love and with Love that Paramahamsa Vishwananda has inspired a global community to share His wisdom, teachings and spiritual practices with the world.
All of Bhakti Marga’s efforts and offerings are dedicated to supporting His mission of awakening bhakti in everyone to live a life of devotion to God.
Website: paramahamsavishwananda.com
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[@shiningstar5919]

He is the most beautiful human I think I've ever seen. Like God, Santa Claus and Heaven all mixed together. He feels so good. Thank you for your time, wonderful discussion.

[@greggdenike1376]

Well said , I Am feeling it too! And before came Zack and Aaron, We r All 1

[@izzyreally269]

There were several times while I watched this that I was captivated by how beautiful he is.

[@joanballinger4927]

I was thinking the SAME thing! Beautiful being. When and if I feel ready again for a partner one day, I want him to have this kindness in his eyes, and same light. We are all 'seeing', it does exist, and it exists in us if we see it! We can not recognize that we are not, so thank you for your comment and light sister!

[@Iris-vo5gd]

I feel like he's like a unicorn riding on top of a sunshine with rainbows and Care bears

[@noordevries4392]

Come and meet him ! He’s traveling the world to meet people and he is even more beautiful in real life💚

[@carinaa5744]

"If you don't make here your paradise, what paradise are you aiming for?" such a powerful reminder "whatever we do, we find God in everything. We are not separated from God. Whereve we are the Divine is with us." "Why do we seem to elude happiness? Because we want things too quick, we are very impatient, with ourselves and with everything else"

[@piqresq]

I visited Guru-Ji darshan once.. It profoundly changed my life. I saw the unconditional love inside of me, mirrored through his eyes. It was like I saw through the whole universe, like an x-ray. Love is the most profound truth of this universe. This human is borderline human. He's something between a God, human and Love of the cosmos. We're lucky to have him on Earth with us. And to have this podcast! Bless you Andre for this episode, I actually stopped chewing food when I saw that you released this episode 😅❤

[@zbigniewdzwonkowski3536]

Unconditional Love of our Sun....S+U+N (54) = L+O+V+E (54) with Latin letters as numbers of harmonic evaluation...

[@corporatemonkey]

You can tell from this gentleman's smile that he is a true Sadhguru. Salutations!

[@zbigniewdzwonkowski3536]

Yes Vedic Satguru or One of Five Perfect Masters of Sufi traditions...

[@UL789]

Said corporate monkey😂

[@rafaelsafir1216]

This was the first time I hear from this man. I have no words to describe the amount of love he leaves me with. Thank you for this interview ❤

[@ostavicusve]

I had the privilege to seeing him in-person, and the energy that he emanates is just divine 😮

[@jordanburnette8070]

I wish I could have met Yogananda. This sweet soul is what I imagined he would be like. Andre, you did a great job drawing him out which he needed due to his quiet humility.

[@Xtellesim]

Totally agree.

[@keremandco]

He is the reincarnation of Swami Yogananda 😉

[@fureaongaku]

he is yogananda ! :D

[@noordevries4392]

You should come and meet Vishwananda !

[@nilminisubramaniam7985]

He is still around you and you can perceive him.

[@AbheySinghGrewal]

Humanity should be so grateful for having a being like this here ❤ 🙏🏽🧘🏽‍♂️

[@softsilk5055]

Humanity is grateful for you. Why put another on a pedestal???? Why export your divine nature into an image?

[@AbheySinghGrewal]

@@softsilk5055 why not? everything is divine, why are you making partitions.

[@alinstate]

First time on your channel... with a guest like this you earned yourself a subscriber

[@nilminisubramaniam7985]

Same here.

[@marielisabeth634]

same

[@softsilk5055]

So many people are still enchanted by gurus, beautiful words and robes. 😂😂😂

[@coolbreeze5683]

Wow, he has such a soothing voice... looking forward to this episode!

[@Xtellesim]

What an inspiring guest, and your respectful manner seemed to bring out stories Paramahamsa Vishwananda had never told anyone. I hope you can bring him back for more!

[@MetaPixel7]

He puts things in incredibly simple terms, but when you contemplate what hes actually saying it's incredibly profound and deep.

[@Darko.Damjanovic]

Come on, guy said "l was meditating and left my body for 3days".He is or delusional or grifter praying on gullible fools.

[@MetaPixel7]

@@Darko.Damjanovic Based on what evidence? Just because your shallow perception of reality doesn't allow you to perceive of anything beyond the scope of your dulled senses doesn't mean it's not real. All it means is your perception of life is constricted by your arrogance and ignorance. I wish you the best of luck in this life or the next ✨

[@myraposner9374]

You know not of what you speak.​@@Darko.Damjanovic

[@soullovehealth9474]

The most incredible Satguru! Look no further that Paramahamsa Vishwananda, he is here to uplift the whole of humanity. Truely a gift for everyone

[@padmavati6892]

What an awesome shower of Grace!🙏💕

[@ilonkaleibfried2142]

✨☀️🌼☀️✨

[@Nikunjartistry]

Really excited to dive into this... ❤️🌹this great being changed my life. Thank you for sharing the story 🙏🏾

[@georginagalanis912]

✨✨✨✨✨✨ A radiant being - transmitting sheer joy and heart 🧡🤍opening. - Gratitude for this gift- Let us honor this golden moment 💫

[@swaminipratibha]

As He says, "Just Love". Thank you for this

[@Aditya-vm1db]

Thank you, looking forward for this interview

[@Peace.Beyond.All.Understanding]

Omg I LOVE THIS GUY 😭🩵

[@robertdrake8193]

Just the look on his face, and his smile. It really puts the soul at ease. Like a message without words. I only see that in very spiritual people. Thank you for you guidance and hard work. Really found your story interesting. I hope all those who are struggling find happiness and freedom in their lives. Namaste!

[@rishianantajitadasananda75]

Amazing interview

[@JanKatrinaGuanzon]

I love how the universe works. I am fond of Vishwanada teachings recently and it showed up here on one of my favorite spiritual podcast. Thank you Andrei. Thank you Parahamsa Vishwanada for sharing your gifts to the world. ❤

[@SwamiAniruddha]

Thanks for the sincere sharing. Thanks to Andre for doing this podcast(s) and to Gurudeva for his availability and simple-down to earth explanations🙏

[@kennedyseamus]

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[@JanKatrinaGuanzon]

I can't help but smile during the whole podcast. My heart resonates to yours. Thank you ❤

[@ShaliniPersaud8390]

Guruji has opened so many avenues for me by his blessings and constantly shows me he is always with me :) jai Gurudev ❤we are all so lucky to be graced by Paramahamsa Swami Vishwananda

[@brushpoetry]

He’s simply so humble ❤❤❤and LOVE itself 🎉Thank you for this interview ❤

[@signevanaga2207]

Guruji changed my life. Forever grateful ❤ Such a blessing.

[@dinaw-v9197]

My beloved Gurudeva! ❤ Thank you for coming into my life and changing it completly, making it full of love and joy ❤❤❤

[@melodyst.claire5389]

Beautiful interview with Paramahamsa Swami Vishwananda he is Amazing grace, our dear Guruji ✨️🙏✨️❤️💐💐💐💐Jai Gurudev ✨️ ♥️

[@miriamrosendichu]

My Gurudev!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 He is Everything. He looks & sounds Amazing as always❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@christophermichaelson1598]

Probably smells amazing too

[@gddas91]

It's such a blessing to have Guru-Ji in my life. He really opened my heart and awakened my soul. Jai Gurudev! ❤

[@joanballinger4927]

Hello! How does 1 go about getting a Guru? I realized while watching this, THIS is what I need, but I have no idea where to start to find one. I am surrounded by spiritual beings at different points in their journeys, but none have a Guru, and I need someone past this point as Guru PV just said, to learn how to get there myself.

[@shrutikalvani7127]

​@@joanballinger4927 Perhaps you could connect with Bhakti Marg for a start. I'm no expert, just a fellow seeker. Hope this helps. Love from India ❤🙏

[@joanballinger4927]

@SatyaparakramahDas Peace and blessings! I'm quite honored and a bit shaken, to he honest! Humbled for your response. Where I'm not certain of some things, I 'know' I need a Guru after hearing you. As I searched to learn how, I read, "You do not look, they find you." This left me unsure of how to proceed, so I asked the spirits and sat in practice in hopes of manifesting the answer! I am very touched by your reply after my heart asked. If you can direct me in any way so I can be more of service and use my energy in the best way going forward, I'd be so grateful. Joan/Trinity

[@ostavicusve]

​@@joanballinger4927the Guru will find you, you just have to be open, and realy want it, pay attention to the signs you are given in everyday

[@herobuyo692]

@@joanballinger4927 I have attended a course by sadhguru at least you get a touch of the spiritual world if you can just be online . getting a real guru means you will have to go to Rishikesh, India I suppose.These gurus have written many books you may read them .like swami rama's or book or you may listen to swami vivekananda's speech (you can do that now instantly on youtube swami vivekananda chicago speech) That particular speech changed my perception forever I i could understand what is the ultimate truth they are talking about.

[@BelovedPureLoveMusic]

Thank you 🙏 beautiful transmission. I saw vishwananda in Maui for a darshan many many years ago - glad to see him again! I believe he is the reincarnation of Paramahansa Yogananda 😉💜

[@harishchand3559]

I came late form work, 1 AM and instead of sleeping im awake! You see how Gurus work to WAKE us up! 😄😃😃 I am grateful beyond measure to be disciple of Paramahamsa Vishwananda!! 🥰 Last 15 years of knowing Him have been a miracle, figuratively and literally!! HE is being too humble to speak about miracles that have been happening around Him since He is born.. Biggest one is LOVE that He instil in hearts of people all over the world, opening hearts of people, i never seen something like that, its beyond holy books. In His presence i feel God is ALIVE, and that God is my friend, my benefactor, my LOVE and it is true! It is truth. Love of God is here for us to live, not for afterlife of which we dont know anything about!! How wonderful it is! ☺And your lovely podcast and interview! Pure joy watching it! I remeber you from before with Sadhguru intreview and is wonderful to see your growth and my Guru now on your channel! Thank you and much success Andre! Just Love ❤

[@krantikumari6688]

Where does he live?

[@harishchand3559]

Springen, Germany (near Frankfurt) @@krantikumari6688

[@harishchand3559]

Shree Peetha Nilaya ashram in Springen, Germany is main centre @@krantikumari6688

[@MrChoupy90]

Walking this path with Gurudev by our side is something that changes anyone`s life forever. The love he gives is so pure, truly unconditional.

[@ThePeaceExperiment]

🙏Thank you for introducing Paramahamsa Vishwananda into my life. I have seen many teachers but none have touched my heart ❤ as he does. He is the most genuine being. So humble and true. It is like the sun shines from his smile. 🌞🌞🌞 Time to learn about Kriya yoga! 😄

[@sds8512]

Every TOM tick and harry nowadays says he’s met babaji which is FAR from truth wth This guy is far away from normalcy forget being a Guru

[@georgetaschwartz4977]

Thank you Andre for this podcast, and thank you Paramahamsa Vishwananda for showing me how much Love you have. I felt your LOVE and compassion for GOD. I will remember this time forever. Much Love and Gratitude to you both. Mariana

[@piyalidutta2164]

As my guru says, "we ourselves are a micro universe, living in a macro universe. But we also are a macro universe having a micro universe within us and on and on".

[@gayathris5527]

Jai Gurudev ! he is just pure love. He heals you but not even utter a word that he has done for you. His grace is immense which words can't describe. one has to experience them self.

[@joanballinger4927]

Thank you to the young but not young Andre D. for having the awareness to do this podcast and share it with us. And also for asking the exact questions I have, in a language I understand, so bravely, and eloquently! You are helping in my journey, and give those even 2x your age; hope again for the future! Keep living the example, and know you are seen. ❤

[@justlovecommunity]

Thankyou so much for sharing this beauty ,full of kindness and compassion 🌸

[@safirosfx]

The biggest treasure in ones life is the Master, Guru❤ Paramahamsa Vishwananda is really Love incarnate❤ thank you for such a beautiful podcast

[@GauravSharma-gb7ku]

Our gurudev is so humble in this podcast omg jai gurudev ❤️❤️

[@theluthienofdoriath]

❤❤

[@christineh.4583]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2O6fayun6uXmqc Did you know that he has stolen relics out of churches. ? That case came to court. Here is a snippet of a documentary. At the comments you can find the link to the full film.

[@GauravSharma-gb7ku]

great to see you believe everything you see online@@christineh.4583

[@mrinal1129]

This is new trend by church..spreading fake propaganda...Jesus is watching

[@grim524]

​@@christineh.4583 Based

[@corygullette2269]

🙏 🙏 🙏 namaste.the Heart is where it all starts.we all have Heart.lets look there😊😊❤

[@dakshini1008]

Thank you for this amazing interview. How come you were able to draw such rare insights from Guruji's golden mouth? Definitely on my re-watch list.❤ Jai Gurudev ❤

[@vijayam1]

The more one listens to Babaji and his loving plays, the more one falls in love with him even more. May everyone listening to this podcast be blessed.

[@123456789sajan]

I am from India & I love this beautiful conversation with Guruji.

[@ltlul2768]

I so agree with the comment below mine. I was just smiling the whole time. Yes, Paramahamsa Vishwananda 'feels so good'. Even on the screen you just feel his loving presence.

[@belenfernandez1698]

Jai Gurudev🙏 It's lovely listening to Guruji telling his own story and speaking in such human words, so open and close. How lucky you are of having this interview André, congratulations. Thanks. Blessings 🙏💜

[@yamunashreekiefer2186]

Happy to share last 24 years with Guruji. Yes He is like you see Him: Just Love ❤

[@vimitabalani5158]

Where you can meet him.

[@tobiasgimborn3105]

Just love, and likes to wear Rolex and drives Mercedes gle

[@Jecerey]

I've experienced a lot of different mind sets and beliefs Christianity, Atheism, New Age, Shamanism... Vishishtadvaita touches my soul in a different way, a lot of it feels right.

[@thechurningrod]

Was looking forward to watch, thank you 🙏

[@lifecanvas8533]

Thank you so much. After watching pain has gone feeling at ease. My heart is alive after long ❤

[@joelcraddock567]

Beautiful master - this is exactly why a true guru is so important ❤you can’t fake doing the work to get to this level of perfection this man has achieved- thank you for a wonderful show , amazing work ❤

[@biancas.m.774]

Thank you!! 💙 I'll stick with this: "Really enjoy every moment of your life, because that moment is unique, every moment is unique, and if you can't enjoy it, you will never be happy". 💙

[@amaiaarkotxaactriz-aktores3791]

Just leave everything to watch it!

[@aashishahuja1426]

His cave in dunagiri (uttrakhand) is a must visit place !! It’s beautiful and mystical !! Please visit once ! And Kanchi dham (read about neem karoli baba je ) and ofcourse baba je !!! ❤🙏🏻

[@HopefulPurpose-WithDrPontea]

The REAL DEAL. I Met him last weekend and it was the most beautiful powerful life changing encounter. Thank you for interviewing the real deal. 😇💚🙏🏾

[@vimitabalani5158]

Where you met him.

[@user-oy4ct1kl6p]

Yeah, where did you meet him ?

[@HopefulPurpose-WithDrPontea]

@@vimitabalani5158 I met him when he was visiting his temple In Long Beach 😇

[@TheMirageQuest]

No I was in his cult for 13 years. He is a rapist, a liar and a very dangerous person.

[@paramatmadas7021]

Incredible ! Thank you ! Let's keep growing and keep striving to love every moment in our lives ! ❤

[@johnmilne632]

Incredible Timeless Episode,Yet it's only 2 hours old

[@rakinidasi8325]

Thank you, my Gurudev💓Jai Gurudev!

[@marissacaines7482]

Excited to listen❤

[@ArmstrongMarks]

I met Swami Vishwananda in 2005 and I felt the Divine Light radiating from Him, almost as much as my own Sadhguru Adi Da Samraj. He is a profound being. ❤

[@anjusingh-qr3jw]

He is among the most beautiful soul..i have come to know...look his eyes..his teeths..his smile..his aura...his complexion....his skin...his voice.....his richfulness....everything.

[@user-ge1dt8gq1r]

What a beautiful human

[@Itz369]

Our Guruji is awesome!!!! ❤️🍓

[@BellaMetanoia]

Our Beloved Gurudev! Thank you for sharing Guruji’s message of love to the world. This will inevitably change the course of many lives. What a precious gift. Jai Gurudev. 🙏🏼📿🫶

[@chinyereisrael5009]

Happiness to me is peace!

[@watersprite333]

OMG! Blown away by this channel and having an honourable guest, such as Swami Vishwananda chatting with you (how lucky are you, lol); thank you so much for doing this and sharing. I took a Guru in my twenties back in the day (Prem Rawat) and have never taken another Guru, however, I have a strong pull towards GuruJi because there is that bhakti/devotion element, which I so love about him, plus he has a great sense of humour too. Jai GuruDev!

[@margreetmussendijk7726]

Yes amazing satsang My Satguru is one of the best teacher there is glad to have Him as my SatGuru He change my life completely my unconditional LOVE ♥️❤️❤️

[@zbigniewdzwonkowski3536]

Yes the Vedic Satguru or One of Five Perfect Masters in the Sufi traditions...Sai Baba of Shirdi was a Sufi Perfect Master...

[@sophia9672]

Andre, you are soooo cute in this podcast!! I really can feel your sincerity and humbleness when you asked guru those questions. One of the best interviews. Thank you both❤❤❤❤❤

[@itsablissfulday5873]

I love Swami's smile and energy. Thx Andre for bringing this interview to us.

[@suzannealdridge1404]

PURE RADIANT BEAUTY. A Strong advocate for the LOVE of all Sentience.. .👋💚👍 A Vegan.

[@susanaune2770]

OK, fine, I love him. Thank you.❤❤❤❤❤ the ash is called vibuti. Yes, we need the guru. This is a grace listening to this teacher.

[@hollyfield5270]

Paramahansa Vishwananda is beautiful like a shining star. This was a precious interaction of flow where the host laughs along with the guru and it was very sweet. I really loved to see this man expressing things that can sometimes be thought of as difficult with loving eyes and compassion. I loved the story where he bit the finger of the dentist as a child, exposing his humanness. One may aspire to walk the path loving god, and perfection is not the prerequisite. Paramahansa Vishwananda radiates humility and understanding. What a gift.

[@emilianospalacio4833]

Wow, thank you for this interview. It's really awesome to hear Guruji speak on his life experiences like this🙏🙏🙏

[@justinajarmoskaite]

What a cozy and deep podcast!! While listening to it my heart just filled with joy and happiness. Watched it in the morning and my all day was crazilly amazing!

[@Unodostres1944]

Out of all the podcasts I’ve watched, this one touched my heart ❤️

[@xbavajee]

Thank you so much for this beautiful talk. I my self am from Mauritius and have wondered for a while what this man is all about, as he is quite well known there. Now i see the beauty and the truth of his realisation. May this be for the benefit of all beings

[@zeromckim2597]

Happiness comes from wanting what you have not getting what you want. What a wonderful man very inspiring. He makes me happy.

[@zeromckim2597]

I find love to be conscious sameness

[@Vrishaparvaananda]

Awesome

[@SuriaChetty]

Aum Namah Shivaya Thank you Guruji for this beautiful,sacred wisedom.I just love listening to Masters. Thank you n bless you Guruji n blessings to the interviewer.Wish i could have the Grace to meet you some time in South Africa. Aum Namah Shivaya

[@communicationbm8541]

This was a fascinating conversation to witness. It stirs the soul and opens the heart to love more deeply. Thank you!

[@MahaSimhaDas108]

Jai Gurudev

[@anakovac1]

Just to look at him, his eyes, his smile... He is the pure Love❤ He is amazing holy man 🙏🙏🙏

[@desertseeds6082]

What a sweet episode! Paramahamsa has a unique way of making really complicated ideas and philosophy simply accessible to the average bear ✨ grateful for Him and all the blessings of grace that’s He brings to this world and our lives 🙏🏽💚

[@girijaedwards]

🎉listening to many wonderful Spiritual teachers But He truly has a serenity that comes from A true liberated state ... so good to be exposed to people like this on this planet. He has what is needed to remind us of what we should do to become liberated too ..or rather to see who we really are . Thank you for bringing us this moment with this GURU ❤

[@josiejo117]

He has beautiful eyes...the love & light shines through.💜

[@Alrightmaboy]

Why he is so handsome, True spiritual and the most calm man we have ever listened to?

[@radhikaines]

Listening now 💙🙏🏼

[@anjaq108]

Heart is full, ears enjoy the sound of your voice, eyes are in love with the beauty that emanates through you. So grateful for You!

[@idatong976]

It's so enjoyable to listen to both of you. I love his beautiful smile that radiates mine. I smile simultaneously. Thank you so much.

[@mariannajoy55]

The love that pours through his smile and eyes so heart opening! I felt so expanded. What a beautiful interview! Thank you!

[@mahesidasi216]

So sweet 🙏 this interview is pure gold 🧡 The golden moment in my day 🥰

[@davidfrazier8686]

What a beautiful man❤

[@cynthiawatson2807]

To experience him Speaking to Bhakti touches my heart and gives such expansion and credibility in feeling this. Love this ❤

[@uranianastrology]

Gurudeva 🙏🧡 Thank you for this interview Andre

[@paulasmith4933]

Five stars!! This beautiful man, I can see the joy in his eyes that I have for my Master. Thank you!

[@Kamakshidasi]

Amazing interview and Paramahamsa Vishwananda shines the Divine Light!

[@panchaliharshe5825]

Pranam Guruji thank you Shri Andre

[@4GottenKnowledge]

Amazing podcast, love from mauritus 🙏🏽

[@tessydeese5206]

He is such a gentle and loving soul ,beautiful soul ❤