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We have to be in unity
The practice of yoga fosters unity and personal discipline.Many faced hardship during recent global challenges, yet continued their spiritual practice at home. Observing practitioners worldwide reveals a growing alignment with compassionate living, such as veganism, which reflects yogic principles. True progress requires sustained commitment … read more »
Bhajans from Rijeka
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The Eternal Tradition and the Divine Consort
The eternal tradition is the source of all sacred days.Others, like Christians and Muslims, have their holy days, but all this came from India. We see from Bhagavān Śiva, then Viṣṇu, then Rām, then Kṛṣṇa. Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa is great, and with him was his wife, … read more »
Longing for God
The core of spiritual life is compassionate practice rooted in the heart.The body is the vehicle for practice and must be cared for with healthy living. True yoga is a daily commitment, not a sporadic ritual. Many claim spirituality but fail in consistent practice. The essence is … read more »
How do we practice Bhramari?
The practice of breath and Brahmari requires consistent, moderate daily effort, not excessive exertion.Specific techniques exist, analogous to a balanced meal with various components. The practice involves three primary focal points: the heart, the navel, and the breath itself. One must learn to inhale and exhale properly through the … read more »
Bhajan evening from Vep
The text is a devotional invocation honoring a spiritual lineage.It begins with salutations to divine and guru figures, repeating their names with honorifics. The structure is intentionally repetitive for meditative chanting. The sequence remains consistent, focusing on the transmission of grace. Minor phonetic variations in … read more »
How the worm becomes Bhramari
Understand the three types of Brahmari.They represent different qualities within existence. One is small and resides in the earth; it bites fiercely if approached. The second lives outside, on structures or pictures; it bites only if disturbed. The third is considered … read more »
Do we reach?
Our days pass, yet we seldom consider who grants true achievement.Humanity began in simplicity, living well with shared resources and finding happiness. Now, we possess abundant technology, but remain incomplete, never satisfied. Our progress soars, yet we fight through machines, not as humans present. We practice … read more »
Gurudev bring us haven to haven
The teaching focuses on the practice of Brahmārī and the nature of the Guru.The Brahmārī is a technique centered in the heart, the body, and expressed through sound. There are many aspects to it, some unseen. True guidance is essential; attempting the practice without a genuine connection to a … read more »
Australia and Fijij
The narrative reflects on ancient migrations, colonial history, and spiritual continuity across lands.People from India long ago moved to Australia, living near oceans and eating fish and animals, eventually becoming isolated. Later, Europeans arrived, fought with them, and displaced them. The United Nations now records everyone's origins and … read more »
Invocation of the Divine Lineage
The text is an invocation to a divine lineage and a critique of its textual inconsistencies.It begins with repeated praises to deities and gurus, establishing a spiritual lineage. The chant uses honorifics and names in a devotional, repetitive structure. A separate analysis then points out logical flaws in the transcribed text. … read more »
The Call to Awaken
The call to awaken is a declaration of spiritual vigilance.The mind is instructed to proceed on its journey. Sleep is not required for this state of being. The path is one of continuous awareness. This is a movement beyond ordinary rest. It is an invocation … read more »
Ayurvedic medicine for joints
A joint-nourishing Āyurvedic preparation is shared.Relax the body and mind. This remedy supports joint health over time, working gradually. The ingredients include a betel leaf, a matchstick-top amount of limestone paste, half a teaspoon of gulkand, one raisin, a quarter teaspoon … read more »
Meditation for every creatures
Today is a beautiful day for the entire world, a day without sun or moon.Many beings, like cows in India, are suffering. We witness these events but feel limited in our capacity to act. For this period of meditation, sit in your heart and think of all creatures. Use your … read more »
We come and go
We gather again in this holy place after years apart, remembering our shared practice and those who built it, like Kṛṣṇānanda.Though physical forms pass, their names and essence remain eternal, like the divine trinity. Many teachers exist, but the true Guru is supreme, recognized even by scriptures. We are like birds, unaware when or where we … read more »
The Miraculous Heart
The heart is the constant source of life and warmth for the entire body, sustained by prāṇa.The navel is the vital point of origin for the individual self, the ātmā. All spiritual practice converges in the heart. One must be careful and maintain good practices, as illustrated in the story where Rāvaṇa … read more »
Feel your heart
Focus on heart-centered awareness and breath.Place your right hand gently on your heart to feel its warmth; the breath originates from here. Then bring awareness to the navel, focusing on these two points. The main practice is to think only in … read more »
The importance of bhajans
The practice of devotion and spiritual discipline requires depth beyond mere repetition.Chanting names without understanding is insufficient. True bhajans impart profound meaning that resonates through the entire being, as seen in the works of great teachers. Practice must be undertaken with correct technique and gradual understanding, not … read more »
Introduction to Jadan Ashram
The eternal call is to surrender and become the dust of the divine feet.A bhajan states you are forgiven and should enjoy life through dedication. The Guru's legacy is preserved in a treasure of teachings and bhajans. His presence is a balm for the heart. Without his blessings, no … read more »
Bhajan singing and practicing from Vep
A gentle practice for physical alignment and internal ease.Lie down on the stomach. Hold one foot with the opposite hand, raising the head. This is a very important position for the stomach. Raise the head as much as possible, then relax. Perform on the … read more »
Practising pranayama and concentration
Breath awareness is a foundational practice.Begin with normal, relaxed breathing. Inhale through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth, but do not force it. The process should be gentle and humble. Observe the natural qualities of the breath, feeling the cool … read more »
I am Thine
The disciple's vessel awaits the grace of the Guru.A bhajan expresses the longing for the Guru's love to fill an empty vessel, as all who come to that divine door receive their heart's wish. The disciple desires nothing—not money, not even God—only the holy … read more »
Practising bhramari pranayama
The practice integrates sound and movement for holistic benefit.Proper learning ensures energy flows from the base upward and throughout the entire body. A single repetition is insufficient, yet excessive practice can introduce harmful techniques. Moderation is key, moving inward before returning outward. The method … read more »
Invocation of the Divine
The text is a devotional invocation repeated with minor variations.It praises divine beings and a spiritual teacher. The structure is a call-and-response of honorific titles. The first part uses "Kī Jaya" while the second uses "Kī Jai," both meaning "victory to." There are slight spelling … read more »
Practising relaxation with Vishwaguruji
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Bhramari practicing from Vep
Meditation begins with posture and breath.Release tension in the jaw and ears, keeping the lips gently parted. Sit comfortably, using a chair if needed for support. Practice involves cycles of focused breathing and relaxation. Follow a sequence of repetitions: five breaths, … read more »
A Spiritual Journey: Lessons from the Himalayan Lakes and Caves
A spiritual journey reveals lessons through nature's metaphors.After a teacher's passing, a solitary pilgrimage to the Himalayas was undertaken. At Satopant Lake, three lessons were received in meditation. The first lesson, from observing waves reaching the shore, is to accept whatever happens in … read more »
Bhajan singing from Vep
The radiance of the true Guru dispels all darkness.The true Guru is the embodiment of divine knowledge. That Guru is not an ordinary person but the very form of God. Meeting such a Guru is the ultimate fortune. The Guru's grace alone can illuminate … read more »
Pranayama from Vep
The essence of Turīya is the foundational, non-dual awareness underlying all states of consciousness.It is not a state to be attained but the ever-present reality to be recognized. Waking, dreaming, and deep sleep are mere appearances within this changeless awareness. The mind cannot grasp it, as the mind itself … read more »
We are the Ocean
The continuity of the spiritual lineage and the unity of all hearts in practice are assured.This gathering is a great fortune. The atmosphere of the Guru is present here, making practice peaceful and good regardless of the place's size. This same atmosphere can be cultivated anywhere. The community is growing because … read more »
One day it will come what you want
I have learned about tradition and modern life.Traditional paths, like the Jain Sādhus, embody strict non-violence, avoiding harm to even grass and flowers, using plastic garlands instead. They perform great meditations, avoid meat and alcohol, and follow strict codes, like not crossing oceans. … read more »
We can reach God
The path to purity and humility is found in recognizing our fundamental unity with the divine.Many ways exist to see God. All living beings are caught in a cycle of consuming each other. Bhagavān Śiva provided a solution, guiding humans toward Parabrahma and away from endless rebirth. Consider the ocean, vast … read more »
Concentration on the heart and the navel
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Bhajans from Slovenska Vas
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Bhajans from Slovenska Vas
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The teaching of a Guru is for ever
The supreme reality is Śiva, the primordial source beyond birth and form.All teachings and lineages flow from this singular truth. The Guru's call guides one beyond transient desires to that eternal source. Spiritual practice, like bhajan, aligns the individual with this reality. Misunderstandings and worldly attachments create … read more »
Bhajans from Strilky Ashram
The seeker questions the divine veil that obscures the true name and presence.A direct plea is made, asking why this separation is maintained when the longing is so intense. The seeker states they see yet do not truly see, perceiving the form but not the essence. The name … read more »
Why are we making war?
The human journey calls for non-violence and spiritual awareness.People travel seeking to become better. Many claim spirituality through simple acts or profess faith, yet contradictions exist, such as claiming peace while possessing weapons. The natural world operates on life consuming life, a universal reality. … read more »
What does Yoga in Daily Life mean?
This is the day of oneness, the middle point in our sādhanā.We must practice every year and go forward, not back. Yoga in Daily Life began from Czechoslovakia and has spread worldwide; it is for all. Our sādhanā comes from Ālagpurījī and Devpurījī, through Holy Gurujī and … read more »
Webcast of bhajan evening
This gathering is a devotional connection through chant and practice.The assembly is engaged in continuous spiritual practice. Greetings are extended to a global audience. Many messages of hello are received. Participation in future devotional programs is encouraged. The practice involves singing praises to various divine … read more »
Live as a Human
The oneness of all life is realized through the path of non-violence and recognizing our shared divine essence.Śiva is the primordial source from which everything emerges. All life, from the smallest ant to humans, is equal and sacred. The principle Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate signifies that life consumes life, urging us to avoid causing … read more »
Bhramari Pranayama
The path requires consistent practice within a supportive community, not sporadic attendance.True growth comes from steady, year-to-year effort, allowing the teaching to take root deeply. A master provides guidance progressively, not all at once, to ensure proper integration. Practice must be balanced; excessive effort creates problems. The … read more »
Karma Yoga
The highest practice is skill in action, known as karma kauśalam.All activities, from meditation to eating, constitute karma. Past actions, whether good or bad, are one kind. The essential skill is how one performs action now. This human life is given to perform karma that leads … read more »
We should awake
The three points are sleep, awakening, and reality.I am not the doer. The whole body, from toes to heart, is involved in a state that is hard to fully describe. Sleep is very great. When we sleep deeply, there is no light or … read more »
Practising asanas with Vishwaguruji
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Marriage has its proper time and order
The essence of devotion is surrender to the guru's protection.The bhajan "Satguru Rākholājī Hamārī" is a plea for that shelter. It draws upon stories illustrating divine intervention for the faithful. Prahlāda, devoted to Viṣṇu, faced a heated iron pillar from his father; approaching with faith, … read more »
Bhramari pranayama
A simple daily practice establishes conscious connection.Upon waking, declare "I am human." This single thought cultivates good and friendly awareness throughout the day. Before standing, acknowledge the earth as your mother and seek permission to place your feet upon her. This brings … read more »
Do not eat meat, eggs and alcohol!
Compassion for all life is the foundation of spiritual practice.Many suffer globally. Disciples abstain from meat, alcohol, and eggs, as consuming life or its potential causes harm. Eggs originate from a mother bird who nurtures them with great care. All beings, including humans, share the … read more »
Invocation of the Divine and the Guru
The invocation of the divine and the guru is the foundation of spiritual practice.This sacred call establishes the connection to the supreme consciousness and the realized master who embodies it. It is an act of devotion and surrender, aligning the seeker with the highest truth. The repetition of divine … read more »