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A figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style mala of golden beads sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-maroon throne-style dais in front of a pale turquoise draped backdrop hung with beaded strands. A microphone on a boom stand is positioned before the seated figure, who holds an open book on a small wooden stand and smiles broadly. Red cushions flank the dais, and a small keyboard and cables are visible at the edges of the stage. The appearance-based cues of long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate beaded necklace match the page's reference to Swamiji, so this is a probable identification of Swamiji (probable) seated in person while giving a discourse.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a red bindi and a long rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He smiles while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A bouquet of pink, white and red flowers sits on a white table at left, and a blue draped curtain forms the backdrop. The setting appears to be a satsang stage.2010-10-08December 21 20092009-12-21December 21 20092009-12-21A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold-beaded necklace sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-carved dais with a deep red velvet top, speaking into a standing microphone. He has long swept-back dark hair and is smiling while gazing to one side. Behind him hangs a white backdrop of beaded strings with orange and red accents. Two red velvet cushioned seats flank him, and a small wooden stand with a cross-shaped support sits beside him. The scene reads as a stage discourse.2009-12-21October 05 20122012-10-05December 29 20092009-12-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a red and black zebra-striped cushioned platform, smiling and gesturing with outstretched arms. He wears long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and a long ornate necklace of gold beads. A microphone on a stand is beside him, and a pink open book rests on a wooden book stand. Behind him hangs a pale curtain strung with beaded vertical strands of orange and white beads. The scene suggests a discourse or satsang on stage.2009-12-21October 08 20102010-10-08August 27 20112011-08-27A seated man in an orange-saffron robe draped over his shoulders, wearing a green leaf garland and a dark rudraksha mala, speaks into a microphone on a stand while smiling with open hands raised. He sits on an ornate gold throne with a tall arched back carved with floral and scroll motifs. Behind him are a gold and yellow cloth, a gold-framed shrine with a small blue-clad figure, and a red-draped altar with a gold lamp at the right edge.A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange saffron shawl and orange garments, multiple long beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, and a red bindi on his forehead. He holds a clipboard or notes on his lap, one foot bare and resting on a gold platform with red and white flower offerings in front. A deep blue curtain stands behind the throne. Long-haired, saffron-clad appearance with distinctive ornate throne and adornments matches the a person cues, as a seated teacher giving a satsang discourse.2011-01-23January 11 20082008-01-11