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The infinite love and blessing of Vishwaguruji
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenija.Mahaprabhuji is residing in everones body. Everyone should be happy. Gurudev is the highest. God gave you all the knowledge. You are all very good. You all are mine. I gave you everything.
Organic farming in Netherlands
From Dongen, Oosterhuot, The Netherland.A report about organic farming in the Netherland.
Yoga - these are ancient principles.
A lecture on the essence and practice of yoga, delivered in Munich."Yoga means union, unity, balance, and harmony between body, mind, and the soul, or union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness." "Yoga in Daily Life means that everything was brought together and what is important is … read more »
Chidakash meditation
A Sunday satsang discourse on the soul, consciousness, and spiritual practice."The soul is not ātmā; the soul is individual, and ātmā is the universe. The soul is the victim of karma, the victim of destiny, and the victim of birth, death, and rebirth." "Our consciousness is … read more »
Meditation and mental health
A discourse on creative meditation as an active, practical spiritual path."Such creative meditation is more powerful and useful than just sitting with closed eyes." "Creative meditation makes humans multi-talented, capable, and healthy." Swami Anand Arun explains the concept of creative meditation, advocating for concentrated, hands-on work … read more »
Mahaprabhuji is that one
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the path to liberation."Meditation is the way to him, to Gurudev. Meditation is the way to thyself, the Ātmā. And meditation is the way to Brahman, the Supreme." "Human life is given to get Brahma jñāna, Ātmā jñāna, while … read more »
Raja yoga is the way to the Self
A satsang on meditation, discipline, and the path of Raja Yoga."You are the king of your mind and your senses." "Meditation means to come above, come over this restlessness of the mind, like waves on a peaceful lake." Swamiji addresses a weekend retreat, explaining the eight … read more »
Shiva is the body of the universe
A concluding lecture on Śivarātri about realizing the universal Ātmā and the path from the individual soul to Śiva consciousness."The Ātmā is Ajara Amar—unborn, immortal, everlasting. That Ātmā is our reality." "To become from Jīva to Śiva, God gave you the human body. And to change from Jīva to Śiva, you have to surrender and … read more »
Solve Your inner conflicts
A spiritual discourse on inner conflict and universal peace."Conflict is not in the world; conflict is within you. That conflict is in me, and only I can solve it." "Humans are perfect beings meant to live on this planet like a divine self, like … read more »
Understad Yourself through meditation
A discourse on active and passive meditation, self-realization, and spiritual practice."Your work is not merely for earning money... it is to create beauty in this world through your talents and intuitions. This is called active meditation." "Passive meditation means withdrawing your senses and thoughts from the … read more »
Meditation and quality of life
A discourse on the purpose and practice of meditation."Meditation is the answer to thyself, to all thy questions. Meditation will give the answers." "Meditation is a way to thyself, which means to God... Where there is love, there is unity, and where there is … read more »
Steps towards meditation
A detailed instructional talk on mantra and meditation practice."Without a mantra, meditation is like a body without a soul. Mantra is very useful and important. It creates positive vibrations." "Love is what attracts the attention of God. Love is the door to Brahmaloka, heaven … read more »
How to be one with Yourself
A discourse on the two main types of meditation and their application for harmony and self-inquiry."Meditation means to be one with thyself. The whole day you are working and extroverted... Meditation re-establishes the real relation with yourself—with your body, mind, intellect, consciousness, and soul." "After this comes the next step of … read more »
Six tigers of the human mind
A discourse on meditation, discipline, and the obstacles on the spiritual path."Meditation is a part of Rāja Yoga, also known as Aṣṭā ga Yoga. It is a path very gradually and systematically guided by the great saint or ṛṣi, Patañjali." "Patañjali said, 'My children, my devotees, my … read more »
The Role of Devotion in Spiritual Progress
A discourse on the role of devotion (bhakti) in accelerating spiritual progress."After practicing various yogic disciplines for some time... the development of spirituality towards samādhi... is devotion. If one desires... a greater speed... then they must turn to devotion." "All the blessings—each tissue of my body is … read more »
The Spiritual Path of the Householder
A discourse on the spiritual duties and challenges of family life."For the householder, their sādhanā, their spiritual path, will be completed if they are able to educate the children." "Yoga is something which brings humans again back to their heart, and then from the heart comes … read more »
The Radiance of a Pure Spirit
A morning satsang on the nature of spiritual practice and inner purity."When we begin to speak or think about spiritual sādhanā, what do we understand by the term? Is it just a few minutes or hours of practice, or is something more required?" "Spirituality means, above all, … read more »
The Necessity of Preparation
A discourse on the necessity of physical and mental preparation for advanced spiritual practices."Without season, trees will not give fruit. Similarly, you have to prepare yourself for the higher techniques." "Holy Gurujī used to say, 'Habit is the second nature of a man.' And then that person becomes a … read more »
The Power of Mantra and the Call to Purity
A spiritual discourse on the power and proper use of mantras."A mantra creates a positive harmony, a positive energy that grants good health and purifies your karma." "The king of all mantras is your Gurū Mantra... Oṃ is the origin. The entire resonance in this universe … read more »
The Supreme Path of Selfless Service
A discourse on the supreme path of karma yoga, or selfless service."Through Karma Yoga, through work, your yoga life will be successful. It is the best way to get rid of ego, the best way to get rid of your pride." "God gave you these hands to … read more »
The Sacred Salutation: An Introduction to Khatu Praṇām
An instructional talk introducing the spiritual practice of Khatu Praṇām."Khatu is the holy place where Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī lived." "Khatu Praṇām, automatically when we say Khatu Praṇām, our salutation goes to Mahāprabhujī." The speaker explains the sacred significance of Khatu, detailing its history … read more »
A Beautiful Day for Practice
A morning satsang addressing common obstacles in meditation."When I meditate, after a while I go so deep within myself that I don't want to practice the mantra. Even when I repeat the mantra, I feel vikṣepa (distraction/agitation)." "Therefore, whenever you meditate, you will … read more »
The Nature of Desire
A spiritual discourse on the nature and purpose of desire."Desires are part of our life; they are created by the Creator. Without desires, you cannot exist, proceed, or improve." "The difference is that the human can, through viveka (discernment), minimize their needs and minimize their … read more »
The Festival of Holī: Victory of Truth and Colorful Joy
A spiritual discourse explaining the Holī festival and sharing a personal anecdote."Thus, it is a holy festival, and the 21st is a truly sacred day." "I was not angry, but I was sad. I thought, 'Oh God, the cheque Gurujī gave me will be destroyed.'" The speaker … read more »
The Master and Disciple
A spiritual discourse on the guru-disciple relationship and spiritual lineage."The master is a candle that is already lit and burning. The disciple is a candle that is still unlit." "The disciple who enters into the consciousness of the master with devotion will become the master." … read more »
The Power and Responsibility of the Mantra
A spiritual discourse on the sacredness and gravity of receiving a guru mantra."You must decide whom you wish to follow, and it is a lifelong commitment to practice. It is not merely the mantra, but your devotion and your faith that will carry you far." "Never take a … read more »
A Lesson in Desireless Acceptance
A spiritual story illustrating the principle of desireless action through a lesson given by Mahāprabhujī to Holy Gurujī."Gurujī replied, 'Well, staying near Mahāprabhujī, there are always so many halvās and sweets. I would like to have a bajrā kī chapātī... and guāphalī sabjī.'" "Mahāprabhujī said, 'Why are you moving up and down? When … read more »
Self-Enquiry Meditation: To Know How You Are
A guided self-enquiry meditation session focusing on inner awareness and relaxation."Self-enquiry meditation is to know thyself. But before that, you should know how you are, not what you are, but how you are." "Be the observer; be aware of your being at the front of the … read more »
The Sacred Symbol of Oṃ
A discourse on the sacred symbol of Oṃ and its significance."Oṃ is considered more holy than God itself. Everything is coming from Oṃ. Everything is existing in Oṃ, and everything will merge into Oṃ." "Śrī means prosperity... And Gurū, you know what it is—the energy which … read more »
Awakening Human Consciousness: A Path to Peace
A spiritual discourse on awakening human consciousness and defining one's dharma."Think every few hours and become aware that you are a human... Ask yourself: 'I am human. Can I do this?'" "Human qualities make the human. And what are the human qualities? They are kindness, forgiveness, … read more »
The Power and Practice of the Guru Mantra
A discourse on the correct practice and power of the Guru mantra."The Guru-mantra is the one which will purify all karmas and awaken our consciousness to the endless universal one." "Unless you do not practice systematically, there will be no success. It's not that you have a … read more »
The Language of the Heart
A spiritual discourse on the language of the heart, mantra initiation, and the guru-disciple lineage."Words cannot express certain feelings because there are two languages. One is the language of the intellect... The other language is silent, from the heart; that is called the language of love." "The mantra which you … read more »
A Guided Meditation and Relaxation Practice
A guided meditation session focusing on relaxation and breath awareness."Relax the entire body, from your toes to the crown of your head, and from the crown of your head back down to your toes. Relax, relax, simply relax." "Be aware of the process of breathing. … read more »
The Primacy of Selfless Service
A discourse on the principle and power of selfless service (Seva)."Gurujī often said in his lectures that if you put Mokṣa on one side of a scale and Seva on the other, the side with Seva would be heavier." "Whoever can perform sevā achieves everything." The … read more »
The Play of Destiny and the Mystery of Time
A spiritual discourse on destiny, time, and divine remembrance."Two forces are always walking with us: Jñāna and Kāla. Jñāna is wisdom. Jñāna leads us to immortality, and Kāla is death. Kāla is time." "Destiny is created individually by ourselves. And now, between this, many … read more »
The Two Paths: Uṭhān and Patan
A satsang discourse on the two spiritual paths of upliftment and decline."Both begin from one point, like when we put one seed in the earth. The seed sprouts and two leaves come out. This point where it begins is known as sa gha—society." "Where there is love, … read more »
The Essence of Meditation
A spiritual discourse on the nature and discipline of meditation."Meditation is there just to do your mantra and that's all—nothing else. No imagination, no thinking, no kriyās, no nothing." "If you can reach one minute [without vṛttis] in one year, it is a great progress. … read more »
The Resonance of Oṃ: A Gateway to Inner Peace
A guided meditation session on chanting the sacred syllable Oṃ."You have noticed that in the very beginning, I chanted Oṃ, and that is also the subject of the Kuṇḍalinī. When you chant Oṃ, all the barriers open for you, and your inner self touches that … read more »
The Last Face We See
A keynote address at a world peace summit, sharing personal reflections and reading a formal declaration of commitment."If, God forbid, that had happened to me and I had died, the last people I would have seen would be you—strangers I had never met before." "Let us regard every coincidental meeting as a miraculous … read more »
An Offering of Light and Gratitude
A closing address at an interfaith conference on peace and spirituality."Tons of theory is nothing compared with a grain of practice, and so this theory which you heard today, we have to put into practice." "Peace is not a religion, not a philosophy, and not a … read more »
The Heart of Peace: A Message of Unity
A spiritual message on universal peace and Hindu unity, delivered via a representative."Peace is not a compromise, a truce, or an armistice. Peace is love and service. It is the consciousness of oneself in the other." "Hinduism affirms 'Ekam sat viprāḥ bahudhā vadanti'—the truth is one, but the … read more »
The Call of the Shofar
A presentation on the Jewish shofar and its significance, featuring a liturgical song."We are your people and you are our God. We are your servants and you are our master." "This is the Shofar... we have to blow it at the beginning of the Jewish year... One of … read more »
A Call for Peace and Wholeness
A speech on peace and interfaith unity at a gathering of religious leaders."Abraham sees three strangers approaching from a distance... With no knowledge of who they are... Abraham runs out of the tent to bring them in and offer them peace." "The word shalom in the Hebrew language … read more »
The Responsibility of Peace Begins Within
A speech on personal responsibility for peace at an international summit."Peace is clearly something that starts from within. It is not something only others can establish." "Peace begins to develop when we give up selfishness and egoism and start to consider all others as dear." A … read more »
A Message of Shared Purpose
A speech and message reading at an international peace summit."Wherever he sees the seed of peace, he is willing to water it." "Global peace is the utmost need of the day. It can be achieved through coexistence, mutual trust, and cooperation among the people of … read more »
The Well of Living Water: Compassion as Our Common Path
A speech on global compassion and shared humanitarian goals."My greatest ambition is to become a grandfather, and I am fearful that I will never become one because of the man-made disasters that we bring upon ourselves." "God has given us this infinite power of … read more »
The True Path to Development: Education, Peace, and Freedom
A political address on the relationship between poverty, violence, and development."Societies must organize themselves peacefully to create an environment where people can receive education. This is unequivocally the primary tool for development and the main weapon against poverty." "We must fight for peace. We must fight … read more »
A Message of Hope and Shared Responsibility
A reading of a presidential message at a World Peace Summit."Allow me to address you with words of hope for peace and prosperity in the world, and to express my support for realizing the idea of peace through personal commitment and by setting an example for … read more »
A Presidential Letter on Peace and Human Evolution
A reading of a presidential letter on peace and human responsibility, followed by analytical remarks."Man, as the most developed creature on the planet, has abused his own capabilities... and in doing so, has almost completely destroyed the conditions for his own survival on Earth." "Whether we reflect upon the workings … read more »
A Convergence of Peace: Yoga, Gandhi, and the Modern World
A keynote address on peace, yoga, and Gandhi's legacy at a World Peace Summit."Yoga is not a religion, nor is it against any religion. It arose primarily from a philosophy that holds that man's spiritual development... and his physical development are all inseparably intertwined." "Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy projected non-violence … read more »
A Prayer for Peace
A prayer for peace offered at an inter-religious gathering."On September 11th, a similar inter-religious prayer gathering was held there. Many faiths were represented—Muslims, Jews, and Christians." "Heavenly Father... I pray we can understand that each of us can begin to create peace in our … read more »
A Prayer for Unity and Peace
An evening prayer for universal peace and divine unity."There is only one God throughout the entire universe. We call Him with different names." "Lord, bless us. Lead us from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light. Lead us from mortality to immortality." … read more »