The Divine Chambers of Being
Lecture of Vishwaguruji from Jsdan Ashram, Pali, Rajasthan. The annamaya kośa, the food sheath, is the first of five chambers of being. Its purity determines the mind's state.
Vedic philosophy describes five sheaths, not the dietary laws of kosher or halal. True religion is based on non-violence, a principle declared millennia ago. Most who claim a faith do not follow its core tenets, lost in materialism. The physical body is born, grows, and dies, but must be purified for the soul. Food influences this through the three guṇas. Rajas brings restlessness; tamas brings laziness and ignorance. Tāmasik food includes meat, fish, eggs, and stale items. Consuming such food directly affects the mind's clarity and one's spiritual progress. A story illustrates this: a saint ate food procured by a thief and was overcome by a desire to steal a golden idol. His intellect was corrupted until the impure food was sweated out. The teaching is clear: as you eat, so your mind becomes. Therefore, one m
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Around the World - A Journey of Remembrance and Reverence
I recently traveled to pay respects at the samādhi of a revered female ascetic. She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our tradition, renowned for memorizing sacred texts from a very young age and receiving a title for it. She had a large spiritual family of disciples managing various ashrams. We shared a good connection from past meetings at gatherings and when she visited our Guru. Upon learning of her passing, I journeyed through the night to attend the funeral procession in Ahmedabad, which culminated in her burial at a chosen site outside the city alongside other senior ascetics. It was a full 24-hour journey of remembrance.
"She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our Akhāṛā."
"Her wish was to have her samādhi in Hargośālā."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 3 - Part 2
A systematic yoga practice progresses from relaxation through āsanas to prāṇāyāma. Begin with relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, consciously releasing the body from toes to head and relaxing the nervous system. Coordinate breath with movement, using the full yoga breath. Practice āsanas like Vīrāsana for concentration and Trikoṇāsana in its variations to stretch the sides, increase spinal flexibility, and balance the nervous system. Perform balancing āsanas such as Ekapāda Uttānāsana and Haṃsa Āsana to develop stability and focus. Conclude with Sūrya Namaskār to energize the body, followed by deep relaxation. Sit for prāṇāyāma, practicing alternate nostril breathing to calm the mind and harmonize the brain's hemispheres. This integrates physical, mental, and energetic levels.
"Relax all the nerves of your body."
"This breathing calms the mind and gives balance and harmony to the whole body."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
The origin of Jyotir Linga
Our inner voice and the quality of our thoughts shape our reality. We have tens of thousands of thoughts daily, each an internal conversation. In crucial moments, this voice arises with doubt. The key is not what it says, but how it speaks—whether softly or harshly. This tone affects our mood and state more than the content. We can practice changing this inner dialogue to be loving, as in maitrī meditation. Speaking kindly to ourselves allows us to speak kindly to others. Laughter declines from childhood to adulthood, indicating a loss of inner joy. Cultivating a gentle inner voice can reverse this trend. When facing decisions, practice prāṇāyāma to calm the nervous system and cultivate a "big trust" that life happens for you, regardless of the outcome. Mantra repetition is about the bhāva, the inner feeling, not the volume.
"It doesn’t even matter what it’s saying. It’s just about, is it talking soft or is it talking hard?"
"Life happens not to you, life happens for you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
A Gathering of Hearts: Reflections on Grace, Healing, and the Guru's Presence
The gathering of hearts elevates the atmosphere, making it divine. Satsaṅg, the company of truth, can occur anywhere and should be gathered often. A true spiritual friend, rare in the world, allows conversation about God and love, not mundane matters. The presence of a divine being brings profound joy and healing, as inner peace is found within, not in external pleasures. Observing a master's care and attention to detail teaches selfless service and molds the ego. The Guru's grace transcends all backgrounds, welcoming everyone without distinction of religion or race. The bond with the Master is everlasting and unbreakable, unlike all other relationships. This human life is precious; being born in the time of such a master is a supreme blessing. Surrender means letting go of the need to control and understand everything, trusting the Guru's guidance without constant questioning. Release negativity with each exhalation and embrace positivity. Avoid gossip and external drama; create a buf
