Shivabalayogi DVD's │ Shivabalayogi Video Online

If you are unable to view the video clips in this page,
 make sure your browser is updated
and running scripts and ActiveX controls enabled.

1989 Television Interview, Santa Barbara, U.S.A.

New Age Forum

Shivabalayogi is interviewed by Charles Whitt in this 1989 Santa Barbara cable television program, "New Age Forum".  These two edits are taken from that interview.  Swamiji is speaking in Hindi as his interpreter, Shiladitya Singh, does not speak Swamiji's native language of Telugu.

      

— on Meditation (top left: 12 minutes)

Charles Whitt introduces Shivabalayogi, then asks Swamiji, "What is meditation?"  Swamiji explains that meditation is to control the mind to become peaceful, more healthy, and more effective in life.  When it comes to meditation, Swamiji assures the interviewer, he can guarantee anything.

— on Guru  (top right: 13:45 minutes)

Swamiji explains the meaning of his name, how tapas is a test from God, and how there is no failure if one follows the guidance of the guru. Swamiji insists that to obtain success in meditation, a guru is required.  A true guru will never make a mistake because he or she follows the orders of God. Swamiji also assures us that a true guru does not change money. "That is business. That is not yoga."

A transcript of the complete interview is available at the Book Source Materials page.