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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
Devotion manifests through invocations of victory that transcend logical uniformity.The salutations honor many divine forms. Each name carries the resonance of victory. Variations in pronunciation naturally occur. Jai and Jaya both convey the same triumph. The mind seeks consistency, but the heart flows. A sudden … read more »
Pranayama from Vep
Evening satsang with Vishwaugurji from Vep, Hungary.Practicing pranayama.
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
Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
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 »
Bhajan Workshop Invocations and Kirtans
A Bhajan workshop from Devpurījī Ashram in the Czech Republic shares devotional invocations and kirtans.Greetings extend to all around the world. The weekend workshop practices devotional singing. The performance is offered so distant listeners may enjoy and connect. Sacred invocations are chanted with devotion. Jaya is proclaimed to Alakhpurīṣa Mahādev, … 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
Satguru is the protector; devotion surrenders the self and transforms fear into faith.The bhajan “Satguru Rakhovālājī Hamārī” pleads for shelter. Prahlāda, a boy-devotee, faces his demon-father’s command to embrace a glowing pillar. Seeing it covered in red ants, he embraces it, and Narasiṁha emerges to end the curse. … 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
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing.
Don't kill and don't eat meat
Recognizing our humanity is the path to purification.Animals exist in cycles of consumption, unaware. Humans possess a higher potential but often revert to killing. The capacity for violence is given, yet the instruction is clear: do not kill any creature. Taking life returns … read more »
You will get what you have given
Life is a sacred cycle of consumption and suffering, demanding non-violence from aware humans.Living beings consume each other due to ignorance, perpetuating a cycle of killing and being killed. This brings suffering and ensures rebirth into the same pattern. Humans possess knowledge, distinguishing us. We must not kill any … read more »
Who and how can become a saint
The guru's grace is the sole path to spiritual completion.Attaining the true guru is rare and difficult, unlike the many common teachers. This process is illustrated by the Brahmari wasp, which meticulously prepares a nest; only the third type of larva becomes fully established and … read more »
Title: A Silent Meditation Gathering with Invocations
A silent meditation gathering with invocations.For some time, joint practice was not held. Now bhajans, mantras, and meditation resume, with something new tried for a week. The outer form is irrelevant. The inner self alone matters. A simple eye exercise leads … read more »
Yoga Nidra or bhajan singing is like meditation
The yogi's conscious sleep is a state of awakened rest known only to rare, accomplished beings.In this sleep, one remains inwardly aware, turning night into day. It is a sleep of alertness, not unconsciousness. This practice transcends ordinary relaxation, which is often misunderstood. Common yoga relaxation is mistakenly called the corpse … read more »
We should live in real love
The true meaning of satsaṅg is shown through a story of marriage and divine friendship.Boys and girls study together, pure like siblings. Then the thought of marriage arises—a merging of husband and wife. A couple marries but does not truly share hearts. For fifty years, he gives hard bread, she … read more »
Webcast from Melbourne
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Support your heart
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Relaxation from Perth
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Perth, Australia.Practising relaxation.
We keep the light in our hearts
The light of life is the central theme, illuminating the transient nature of existence and the eternal soul.Spiritual connection arises through sincere invitation, as with early European visits where hosts purified their kitchens for a vegetarian diet, fostering deep bonds. Life is symbolized by a flame. Darkness represents death, while light is life … read more »
Real health comes from Nature
Health and healing are found in nature and yoga.Doctors perform procedures, but problems often recur. Reliance on doctors does not release disease. Many practice yoga without deeper understanding. A simple movement given by a yogi restored stomach comfort for many. Nature offers remedies, like … read more »
Our soul is one
The human life is a sacred opportunity to transcend the cycle of suffering and return to the divine source.Our physical body ages and limits us, but within it is the eternal ātmā, the flame of life common to all beings. All creatures live and consume each other, experiencing pain. A true human is defined … read more »
On Flowers, Flame, and the Practice of Pūjā
Do not cut flowers for offerings, as it takes a life.Use only what falls naturally. Your home is your ashram; light a lamp and pray there daily. Keep the practice alive with simple, regular devotion. The flame represents living life; tend it with care to avoid … read more »
Keep the flame still
You are already a yogī possessing the science; you seek attainment yet have achieved much through practice.Many great yogīs and paths exist, all progressing toward spirituality and God, united as one. Worldly science is good, but spiritual science is paramount. I do not teach against marriage; it is necessary. Have families, give … read more »
The Greatness of India and the Path of Satsang
Bhārata’s greatness lies in its sages and ṛṣis, but the path is satsaṅg.People came from other lands yet remained unaware of this truth. Gradually many turned to wrong actions. The cosmic law is “jīva jīva bhakṣate”—every living being consumes another. Bhagavān Śiva granted humans a way to rise … read more »
Prasad is given to us by God
Satsaṅg is the tree of immortality, and the mantra is its fruit.Two parrots spoke of the fleeting nature of the world. One urged the other to repeat the mantra Soham. Worldly passions are poisonous fruits. Death may arrive in a single second. Enjoyments are like a mirage … read more »
Respect and save the trees and the Earth
A story illustrates impermanence and our duty to live harmoniously.A sādhu warned a farmer his ancient trees would be felled. The farmer doubted, believing them eternal, but they were soon destroyed. Nothing in this world is permanent, not even the deities who are subject to … read more »
Fasting and marriage
The discipline of fasting and the sanctity of marriage are foundational spiritual practices.Fasting cultivates physical and spiritual discipline, a practice observed in many traditions like Islam and Hinduism, though its observance has declined. It was established for concentration and respect, often observed by women for familial well-being. Marriage … read more »
The Sanctity of the Ashram and a Healing Practice
The sanctity of a place is created by the presence and practice of those who gather there.This land is made holy by your presence. Previously, it was a place of different activities. Now, it is a sanctuary. If you have problems or do not know what to do, come and stay here. … read more »
Observing the Navel: A Practice in Awareness
Observing the navel is a foundational practice in awareness.Sit comfortably and place a middle finger gently on the navel without pressure. Observe the breath's movement from this point for five minutes, then lower the hand. Observe again without touch for another five minutes. This … read more »
The Seed of Life and the Path of Reverence
The seed of life and reverence for all beings is the foundation of practice.Physical exercise like asana is essential, akin to washing upon waking, but sustenance comes first. All creatures, from ants to humans, possess the seed of their life. The Buddha exemplified reverence, moving slowly to avoid harming … read more »
A Sadhu is a worker
Health is sustained through dedicated practice and service, not by temporary measures.Many foretold a great illness, yet those consistently practicing Yoga in Daily Life remained very healthy. Health comes from long-term discipline in food, water, and exercise, not from claiming wellness only when convenient. Our collective health … read more »
Advice for practising Anusthan
Establish a consistent daily practice for spiritual progress.A dedicated daily sādhanā of half an hour to one hour is essential. Practice early in the morning to avoid disturbing others. This regularity is more valuable than intensive, irregular efforts. Discipline your eating: consume meals … read more »