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Control your tongue

True hunger is measured not by time but by simplicity of desire.Ayurveda defines health as eating only when hungry, a state where dry bread is as appealing as cake. Overeating is a slow suicide causing all illness. The stomach should be divided: one quarter for food, one … read more »

Awakening the spiritual consciousness

A global spiritual awakening is occurring as suffering prompts people to question life's purpose.This shift is likened to a dawn ending the cyclical darkness of conflict. Ancient prophecies indicate the Kali Yuga is concluding, heralding this new age of consciousness. While materialism is dominant and money is a practical … read more »

Think about the environment

We must consider whether our consumption harms us or the environment.Food does not appear on the table; we must ask where it comes from. For cosmetics, clothes, and all we use, we must think deeply and reawaken this consciousness. Many people act without thinking, and that … read more »

PREM HI JIVAN HAI - Love is the Life

Life is love, a universal and unconditional force.This love is not merely human emotion but the fundamental connection with all existence, from flowers and birds to the stars and a child. It is indescribable. To embody this love, we must purify our consciousness. … read more »

A result in Jadan: roses grow instead of thorny bushes

Thirteen years of strict ecological stewardship has made this land very healthy.The entire territory is now clean and vibrant due to constant, diligent effort. All surface water from our project has successfully recharged into the ground, improving the water quality. Where wild thorns once struggled, we now … read more »

Rose and ayurveda

The rose is a cooling, rejuvenating herb in Ayurveda, used for nourishment and external care.It promotes hair and skin vitality when consumed or applied. A traditional summer preparation combines rose petals with seeds, spices, and milk. This cooling drink induces a profound state of peace and bliss known as tṛpti. … read more »

Not just words but deeds are necessary for the environment

The planet is deeply polluted, primarily by aviation fuel, metals, plastics, and pervasive pesticides contaminating all water.This destruction causes the disappearance of vital species, from birds of prey to honey bees, leading to uncontrollable diseases. This grim situation is solely caused by human beings. We must take concrete action, transcending the limitations … read more »

A holy man is for the entire World

The disciple often fails to recognize the Master's value while He is physically present.It is not given to everyone to understand their own master. Being physically close is insufficient if one's heart remains unfeeling. Mortality is inherent to creation; all must depart in time, and we must accept this. … read more »

YOGACON-2004: Kundalini Shakti

Kuṇḍalinī Śakti profoundly affects human consciousness, which moves through three levels.The unconscious level holds dormant karmas from many past lives, carried like a hidden burden. The subconscious level forms from impressions beginning in the womb, storing the psychic conditions and experiences of this life. Past life … read more »

The steps towards world peace

The eight limbs of Yoga are an integrated whole, not sequential steps to be mastered individually.They are like the limbs of one body or petals of a flower that open together. Practice is not a linear staircase but a unified growth. When you practice posture, you engage breath control. When you … read more »

Ethics

The most crucial education is not from school but from the home, as wrong or missing parental guidance leads to societal harm, evidenced by violence in so-called developed nations.Many countries, after political upheavals, have tried to change their formal education systems. Yet, the culture of tomorrow depends on children. A nation follows its children's direction. Therefore, educating them is profoundly important. Current discussions in … read more »

We should be balanced with nature

Modern life has broken our natural rhythm, diminishing our vitality.Practice, not mere theory, is essential. My grandmaster lived 135 years by following nature's rhythm, like rising and sleeping with the sun. Our consciousness, like all life, moves through unconscious, subconscious, and conscious states. We are … read more »

Opening speech at the World Peace conference in Ahmedabad

The path to peace is found in yoga, not religion.Many discuss peace, but conflict stems from disturbances in human consciousness, not poverty. Religion is not destructive; people abuse it. No religion instructs followers to fight; all major traditions uphold non-violence. Yoga purifies consciousness, as it … read more »

Yatna

The mind is uneducated and destroys spiritual progress.Yogis and yatis labor for years to cultivate an inner garden through sadhana and bhajan, meaning all spiritual practice and effort dedicated to God. Yet the monkey mind can ruin this garden in moments through emotional … read more »

Inner and outer world

Bhajan is the supreme path for understanding God and oneself.It is the soul's call, the sole support in this age for crossing worldly existence. Within resides a lonely, longing being seeking not to be loved, but to love—a screen for projecting inner feelings. This inner … read more »

Rakshabandhan

This full moon is Rakṣābandhan, a festival of protection and love between siblings.Rakṣā means protection, and Bandhan means to tie. It is the sister's day, celebrating the brother's duty to protect and support her. The tradition originates from a story where a woman tied a thread of love … read more »

Wishes

Mantra practice awakens the power of will, where wishes can manifest.This power requires purification and careful consideration of consequences. Desiring supernatural abilities leads to profound suffering, as illustrated by tales of a golden touch that destroys all contact and levitation that prevents rest. The ability to … read more »

Overcoming Fear: The Path to Fearlessness

Fear governs all life and must be overcome.Fear is the root of all worldly problems, present in every creature. It controls everything through the fear of loss—of position, money, relationships, and ultimately death. Fear is rooted in desire and personal longing. We constantly … read more »

Bad habits

Life is a river, and what appears desirable within it can be a dangerous trap.A man sees a coat floating and, confident in his strength, swims out to claim it. The coat is a bear that seizes him. His friend calls for him to abandon it, but he cannot escape. … read more »

How to make your exam successful?

Sarasvatī is the essential goddess for all students and practitioners of knowledge.Pray to her for success in written and oral examinations, asking her to reside in your pen and on your tongue. She should dwell in the heart and the Āgyā Chakra. Some may feel spiritual figures … read more »

First step of the mantra practice

The practice of mantra writing is Akṣar Brahma, where the alphabet transmits the highest reality.Write your mantra daily without time restriction, but with great care, not carelessness. Your writing is the physical form of your thoughts; it holds immense power to affect humanity. Therefore, one must pray that the hand … read more »

Increase the positive energy with your nice positive words

The origin of all creation is the sound Oṁ.Two powers exist: the negative and the positive. The quest is to weaken the negative and strengthen the positive. Physical, mental, and willpower are insufficient; strength must come from the spiritual source. This source is the … read more »

Be the change yourself

A human can be medicine for another.My early teaching involved a diplomat's wife who brought candies, declaring a miracle: after three weeks of yoga, her husband changed positively. I was happy for her, but in reality, she had changed, becoming calm instead … read more »

Your ignorance makes you confused

The search for God is a search conducted by ignorance, for no separation exists.We have lost the divine reality, though it is our own true nature. To speak of this is considered madness by a world intoxicated by attachment. This intoxication, like a drug placed in a village well, … read more »

The endless Universe and the cosmic consciousness

The universe is endless, and to know it, you must merge with it.Creation encompasses all that exists within boundless space. The individual is limited, while the absolute is limitless. To comprehend this infinity, one must fully immerse oneself within it, just as a salt statue dissolves in the … read more »

What is real and what is unreal?

The world's changing nature makes it ultimately unreal, while the unchanging essence within all is the only true reality.Brahman, the everlasting truth, is equally present everywhere, like the sky. What is born or created has limitation and will end; therefore, the changeable is unreal. This essence within you, me, and every atom is unborn … read more »

World peace through inner peace

The path to inner peace is the only true destination.All beings seek happiness in finding what they desire. Since creation began, a peaceful space has been missing, leading to countless conferences on peace. Collective peace is ideal, but individuals must first find peace within themselves. … read more »

Sant Gyaneshvar

Yoga is perfected through Karma Yoga.The Bhagavad Gītā is the best book of yoga, structured by Kṛṣṇa into eighteen chapters. To understand it, you need a good translation; the best comes from the saint Jñāneśvara. He demonstrated true power, unlike false … read more »

The Primacy of Oṃ

Oṃ is the fundamental sound from which all creation emerges.The entire universe is a manifestation of this resonance. It is present in birdsong, wind, flowing water, and the deepest reaches of space as the sound of the divine heart. Every atom and organ within the … read more »

Sri Ganesha

Today is the day of Śrī Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles and giver of joy.He is the protector and the lord of intellect, removing ignorance and karmic obstacles. One must remember Gaṇeśa first when beginning any new endeavor, as His presence ensures success. He should be honored first in satsa … read more »

Vikara

Vikāra and Nirvikāra are opposing states of being.Vikāra is impurity, decay, and illness, manifesting as mental pollution through negative thoughts, jealousy, and hatred. This mental pollution is the root cause of all worldly destruction, from environmental harm to wars. It originates in the … read more »

Inner Sadhana

The path requires purifying the inner impurities of desire, anger, pride, greed, and delusion.These are called best friends but lead to suffering. You alone must overcome them; freedom from them is divinity. Replace action with equal love for all. Purify anger through compassion and forgiveness. Purify greed through inner … read more »

Take it as it is

The whole world is unhappy in relationships.Everyone has problems. A great saint once went onto his roof and saw every house had quarreling. Every lady was complaining to her husband about various failings. He concluded the entire world is unhappy. Therefore, you … read more »

The Last Minutes of Life

The body ages, but the mind and feelings do not.Dying is not easy. The psychic state of a person facing death is often terrible, filled with fear and the inner pain of existential questions. Therefore, one should stay with the dying as long as possible … read more »

Sustainability

Sustainability is the capacity for something to be long-lasting and self-supporting.Modern technology often lacks sustainability, designed for obsolescence to drive endless economic consumption. This creates a "throw-away society" that destroys the environment. Yet, some technological concepts, like telephony, are sustainable in their enduring purpose. True sustainability … read more »

Karmic Purification

The mind is purified through constant remembrance of the Guru, which burns negative karma.Whether the devotee thinks of the Guru or the Guru thinks of the devotee, the result is the same: impurities are cleared. This requires closing the inner distance. Karmic processes manifest as the constant flux of … read more »

Sukhdev Muni and Ved Vyas

The mind creates the world of duality, and its attachments are the greatest obstacle to spiritual realization.Ved Vyāsa's son, Śukadeva Muni, possessed a consciousness free from duality. While passing a lake, bathing ladies felt no disturbance, seeing only Brahman in him. When Ved Vyāsa approached, they covered themselves. He questioned them, and … read more »

Eklavya and Guru Dronacharya

The Guru's glance, whether kind or angry, bestows grace that burns the disciple's karma.Eklavya, refused formal instruction, learned through devotion to a statue, receiving knowledge by grace. The Guru later tested his surrender by asking for his thumb, which Eklavya gave without hesitation. This symbolizes surrendering all attainment to … read more »

Prayer - Beach satsang

Prayer is a universal necessity for human survival and spiritual purification.All holy incarnations and saints across the world engage in prayer, which sustains the world. Prayer transforms a person and purifies the inner instrument—the mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. Daily prayer keeps this inner instrument clean, … read more »

Declaration about ecology

True poverty is not a lack of material wealth, but a profound absence of inner peace.The nations considered rich and mighty are, in reality, the poorest because they live in constant fear. Their citizens cannot sleep soundly, attend public gatherings, or even travel by bus or visit large markets without anxiety. … read more »

Croatia impressions

The spiritual climate requires guidance, especially for earnest seekers.People here are enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to their country and to world peace. Many young individuals are searching for something more. Through these teachings, they have gained some understanding. The wish is for all … read more »

Think of others

We sit in comfort while millions suffer in fear, hunger, and uncertainty.This suffering is created by humans alone. As individuals, we lack the power to stop it directly. Our recourse is prayer, trusting that divine intervention will eventually respond. "Perhaps our world still lacks that power, that … read more »

Hate the actions not the person

We must address the suffering we witness in the world.I saw a news report of a family in conflict, forced from their home at gunpoint. The children's innocence is destroyed. Countless people are searching amidst ruin. We discuss lofty concepts like peace, but our current … read more »

Entire World is family of One God

We must educate people spiritually with grace, avoiding narrow-mindedness that declares only one religion or tradition is valid.Such narrow thinking trains fanatics, from which terrorism emerges. We uphold that the entire world is one family under one God. Just as people enjoy different fruits, people pray to different divine forms. This diversity is … read more »

World Peace Forum 2003 - Mr. Peter Mullins

Peace is the birthright of our planet.Greenpeace operates on the principles of bearing witness and non-violent direct action, rooted in Quaker and Indian ahiṃsā traditions. We confront major threats like climate change, deforestation, and toxic pollution. Our work began opposing nuclear war, … read more »

World Peace Forum 2003 - Monsignor David Cappo

Authentic dialogue is the essential path to peace in a world of conflict and division.We gather to reflect on peace while war causes global anxiety. We must ask if responding to threats with violence repeats history's mistakes. The survival of humanity is at stake. Our role is to unite, pray, … read more »

World Peace Forum 2003 - Jacqueline Furtado

A legacy of peace requires personal change and committed action.We must be peaceful people to create a peaceful world. Hunger, oppression, and unmet rights leave no room for peace. The principle is to think globally but act locally, committing first to oneself, then to others, … read more »

World Peace Forum 2003 - Shin'ichiro Okuyama

We stand at a precipice, tasked with choosing peace over violence through faith and reason.We entered this millennium hopeful for unity but now face widespread violence and exhausted hope. The choice to avoid the plunge belongs to all who desire to move toward wisdom. Countless people suffer from poverty, chaos, … read more »

World Peace Forum 2003 - Closing Address by Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp

We live in a time when speaking of beauty implies silence about horror, yet we must speak.We consume while knowing it deprives others, creating a moral contradiction we live within. Our shared spiritual identity is questioned when our actions create conflict, not peace. We ask why there is no peace, for only … read more »

World Peace Forum - Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda

Human conflict arises from a disbalance with nature and a lack of tolerance.War stems from human selfishness and ego, not from animal nature. Humans have created this disbalance by killing billions of innocent creatures, violating the principle of non-violence. This action creates a karmic reaction, destroying nature. Every … read more »

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