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Selfless service
The spiritual path requires a heart as pure and receptive as a young child's.Discipline is necessary, yet the essence is surrender to the guru's grace, which nurtures the disciple like a mother feeds her infant. The mind creates conflict, imagining the guru's anger or judgment, but the true heart … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and Gurukṛpā
Grace flows solely from Śiva through the Guru's lineage, blessing every cell and being.All creatures inherently seek this grace. Humans, possessing the ātmā, also carry deep negativity. The Satguru, the inner truth, counters this. Satsa g is gathering in truth, a cleansing communion with all beings. It fosters unity … read more »
Yoga is beyond everything
Yoga originates from Śiva and is beyond mere exercise.Śiva manifested the postures by observing all creation, including animals and elements. He provided 84 key postures for health and happiness. The entire cosmos, including the sun and moon, is an expression of Śiva's energy. Śiva … read more »
God is in our heart
The eternal divine tradition and the living God within all existence are present now.Our lineage originates from the primordial consciousness, Śiva, manifesting through the elements across countless ages. Time cycles through Yugas, and now we are in Kali Yuga. Many have lost connection, denying the divine because they seek … read more »
The Science of Yoga
Life originates from divine consciousness and manifests through all beings.Existence emerged from emptiness, with the principle of Śiva giving rise to the elements and all life forms. The attraction between male and female energies sustains creation. Humans have evolved with intellect, developing science, yet our … read more »
After death, everything is counted
The divine reality is within.God is from ages, yet that same essence is present within all beings. The body is temporary, but the inner flame of life is eternal. This flame resides in the heart and may depart through one … read more »
Our relationship with the Guru
The eternal spiritual lineage flows from the Satya Yuga to the present.The guru paramparā is an unbroken succession from one guru to the next. This lineage originates from Śiva and the Satya Yuga, the age of truth where all beings lived in harmony. From that age comes … read more »
We have to become united in Oneness
Destiny guides all beings to their rightful place.Every creature, from birds to humans, follows a path determined by divine will. Life is a temporary journey where the individual soul, like a drop of water, ultimately seeks to merge with the universal ocean. All … read more »
Take God in your heart
The path to the divine requires purity and correct spiritual lineage.Modern science is great but does not reach the ultimate truth. A true guru from an authentic lineage provides the passport for the spiritual journey, like a valid government document. Śiva, the formless source, manifested creation … read more »
Where can we find God?
God is found within all life and elements, not as a distant external figure.The search for God often looks outward, yet divinity resides in every heart, in every living being, and within the five elements that constitute existence. The soul, or ātmā, is this divine essence. Upon death, this … read more »
Respect and love everybody
Respect is the foundation of all conduct, shown through simple courtesies like offering a good seat or allowing others to go first.This respect extends beyond social manners to encompass our entire lineage, including parents, grandparents, and spiritual teachers. Their place is always considered higher, and we humbly acknowledge our position within that tradition. A profound failure of … read more »
We can achieve the Paramatma
A return to a familiar and beautiful land after a long absence.The journey has been long, through many places over many years. The recent global suffering from disease prompts a deep reflection. This disease affected only humans, not animals. It serves as a reminder of the consequences … read more »
The Divine Unity of Life
Yoga is the journey from the body to cosmic life.It is not merely physical exercise. Life is both physical and divine, making all beings children of God. Consider the ocean: its water, the clouds, and rain all originate from the same source. So it is … read more »
Yoga is spiritual
The bhajan "Śrī Mādhvānandī" is a prayer for divine grace and union.It asks the Guru, the merciful ocean, to grant bliss and accept the devotee's service. The practitioner offers only the heart, for God needs nothing. The Guru is the sun and the disciples are its rays, … read more »
Practising yoga leads us to God
The human brain and navel are the dual foundations for spiritual and worldly life.The navel is the seed and root of the entire body. The developed human brain possesses two immense hemispheres, enabling both great scientific advancement and spiritual pursuit. These represent two paths: one leads downward into worldly … read more »
Reflections on a Time of Distance and Practice
A global situation has created distance and sadness, yet practice has continued at home.Spiritual exercises and yoga have been a support. However, many who practice still consume alcohol and meat, which harms the body and clouds the soul. A sattvic, vegetarian lifestyle leads to health and clarity, aligning with … read more »
Mahaprabhudeep Ashram is a spiritual place
This ashram is a permanent spiritual foundation, bound by strict preservation rules to honor its legacy.We cannot alter the historic structures, like changing windows or adding toilets. Government authorities regularly inspect and control even natural elements; we cannot plant or cut trees without permission. The land is kept pure, free from … read more »
God is only one
The spiritual path is one of unity and inner realization, received through grace.We are led and protected by the Master's grace, which provides profound opportunities for inner work. What is received must be utilized consciously or it may be lost. The essence of all spiritual traditions is one, … read more »
There is no yoga with meat and alcohol
Yoga is one, yet expressed through many forms and names.Different teachers offer various techniques, each believing their method is best, just as different mothers give their children different names. All are valid expressions of the same essence. The practice is universal and should be integrated … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life in India
Progress in yoga and spiritual education faces bureaucratic challenges but advances through institutional affiliation and publication.Yoga in Daily Life operates globally under varying national rules, with activities concentrated in ashrams. Efforts focus on implementing this specific system within schools and universities in India. A research center in Jaipur, affiliated with a … read more »
Yoga practice really helps
The core of spiritual practice is to cultivate inner joy and steady discipline.The world reflects our inner state; living in fear creates a personal hell, while inner joy radiates outward like the sun. Spiritual life should be beautiful and full of joy, not suffering. Practice is not about … read more »
Good Health and Peace
Yoga is the science of the human being, the culmination of life's evolution.Animals evolve toward humanity, but humans can regress if they do not heed divine instruction. Do not kill other creatures; animals kill from ignorance, but humans know better. God is one, like an ocean of which … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
Aśvinī Mudrā is a practice of controlled energy through posture and breath.Sit comfortably with hands on knees. Close your eyes and chant Oṁ, feeling the vibration move from the navel to the crown and to the nostrils. Bring the head down, chin toward the shoulder, with hands … read more »
The Forms of the Divine
Divine reality manifests in formless and formed aspects.The formless, Nirākāra, is the unseen absolute. The formed, Sākāra, is God appearing in a tangible shape, like a statue or a human body, to be worshipped. All such divine incarnations endure suffering. Humans constitute a … read more »
The Play of Coming and Going: Reflections on Life, Guru, and the Inner Journey
Life is a confrontation with our emotions, which must be controlled by understanding, or else we suffer.The world is a transient play of coming and going; we arrive and depart alone, accompanied only by our karma and the inner light of the Guru. This earthly plane is for fulfilling duty through selfless … read more »
The Sole Necessity of Guru's Grace
Guru's grace is the sole reality.Without it, nothing is possible. All life exists within a web of interconnected grace. Parents give life and inherent blessings. The community, village, and even street animals provide protection and sustenance, reflecting divine care. This interconnected … read more »
Guided Kriyā and Prāṇāyāma Practice
A physical practice prepares the body and breath for meditation.Assume a stable seated posture, leaning forward with a straight spine to avoid knee pain. Keep the elbows straight and shoulders slightly raised to deepen the forward bend. Breathe naturally without holding, inhaling through the nostrils … read more »
The Hidden Powers in Humans
A sāttvic lifestyle and spiritual practice confer protection and reveal inner potential.During global restrictions, practitioners maintained vegetarian diets, avoided alcohol, and engaged in spiritual practice. Inquiries across many countries revealed a very low incidence of serious illness, attributed to this sāttvic living. The vibration of sacred hymns, … read more »
What is destiny?
The nature of divine fortune, or kiśmat, and the company of the truth, or satsa g, are examined through life's varied experiences.Prayers and rituals exist across many religions, each with their own forms, like a Christian tilak given once a year. Kiśmat is that divine luck governing outcomes, from avoiding an accident to finding a good spouse. … read more »
Practice from Strilky
A guided practice integrating physical postures, breath, and subtle energy awareness.Begin by feeling the entire body relaxed from toes to head. Perform gentle stretches coordinating movement with inhalation and exhalation, focusing on the heart center. Practice rolling motions to warm the back while holding the knees. … read more »
Sakar and nirakar
Consciousness is unbroken and present everywhere, pervading all beings and things.We repeatedly gather to connect with this source, receiving subtle guidance and blessings beyond verbal instruction. The practices shared here are a rare grace, often requiring lifetimes to access. A story illustrates this seeking: a ferryman, … read more »
Our fate can always change
Observing the subtle body reveals the flow of destiny.You must learn this powerful spiritual practice for the foot soles and palms. Over years, it changes your life. The constellation connected to our palms and foot soles shows where things are going and coming from. … read more »
Give everything, so not to hold
The path of spiritual training is arduous and requires total surrender to the guru's discipline.True bhajans from saints are profound, not mere entertainment. Spiritual wealth, unlike material possessions, cannot be stolen. A guru tests disciples through deprivation and instruction, like withholding desired fruit to teach deeper satisfaction. The journey is … read more »
We should be worthy to be a human
Human life is a divine gift for spiritual elevation, not for harm.All beings, from unseen creatures to elephants, are God's life, sustained by water and air. The human purpose is to understand how to live, love, and merge with God, avoiding fighting and killing. External beauty is … read more »
Bhajan evening in Strilky Ashram
The resonance of true company transforms one's nature.How does iron become gold through mere contact? It is the alchemy of association. A worthy companion bestows fruit without causing entanglement. How does the sacred Ganga water blend? It is the nature of purity to … read more »
Bhajan evening in Strilky Ashram
The spiritual path is obscured by illusion and mental confusion.Worldly sorrows and sin cause the mind to tremble, requiring divine salvation. The practice of yoga is itself declared a dreamlike illusion, a confusion born from a fundamental error. One who is attached to mere words … read more »
Live your days spiritually
A spiritual day begins with conscious morning practices.Upon waking, affirm your humanity, recognizing this identity prevents harm. Honor both your biological mother and the Earth Mother. Touch water to connect with prāṇa, the life force. Then approach your altar for worship. Respect all … read more »
Suffering makes us strong
The divine descends into suffering to bear the pain of the world.In the difficult age of Kali, all beings endure hardship. Even divine incarnations like Kṛṣṇa and Jesus underwent profound suffering, demonstrating this universal condition. An old man's story illustrates how worldly success fades into loneliness and … read more »
Vajra nadi is the basis of our life
The Vajranāḍī is the iron nerve, the root of all nerves extending from the earth through the spine to the brain.Maintaining its health brings strength and a long, peaceful life. Practitioners historically used wooden soles between toes and knees to control this nerve, a discipline that leads to profound inner understanding. Worshipping the holy feet of … read more »
We should also be clean inside
The essence of sādhanā is to walk the good path through practice, listening, and meditation.Human life is a rare opportunity given by God. The soul has taken many forms across countless lives, yet all beings are fundamentally equal, differing only in manifestation. Just as a single drop and the vast … read more »
Give yoga further!
The time has come for all to become teachers and propagate spiritual health.You have learned and must now teach. Establish yourself as a guide. Universities exist to formalize this knowledge. You are the seeds from a single tree, destined to spread. Teach in villages and cities, making others … read more »
Our uniform is important
Cherish each moment and the fellowship of spiritual practice.Time is profoundly precious; a single second can contain a full life, for the vital force departs and returns in an instant. These days were spent in peaceful, communal spiritual practice, distinct from worldly gatherings. A … read more »
Shiva and Shakti
The essential unity of Śiva and Śakti is the divine model for human relationships, now obscured in the Kali Yuga.This age is marked by darkness and separation, where humanity destroys nature and families break apart. Śiva first existed as a singular, complete being. From his left side, he manifested Śakti, the feminine power. They are … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
The practice begins with organizing the seating and performing Bārikhātu Praṇām.Sit straight in Vajrāsana for the practice. Focus on specific chapters. Prāṇāyāma follows. Sit with a straight back and relaxed shoulders. Inhale and exhale slowly through the nostrils, feeling the breath move from the belly to … read more »
The relation between mother and child
The heart's warmth is the divine love that animates all care and protection.This inner blessing is like a mother's voice speaking within a child. All creatures, from cows to birds, instinctively protect and warm their young. This nurturing impulse points to a deeper, spiritual heart within humans, called … read more »
Relaxation led by Vishwaguruji
A guided relaxation and breath practice begins with complete surrender.Lie down and relax your entire being from head to toe. Feel your body in oneness, like floating on water. Relax the stomach, heart, and every part without conscious effort. Observe the natural breath through the … read more »
Manva Dhire Dhire Cal
Posture affects health, and yoga practice sustains well-being.Sitting incorrectly compresses the stomach, causing it to protrude. Yoga practitioners typically maintain good health and form. Observing extreme physical conditions elsewhere highlights this contrast. The practice brings steadiness. Grace guides the spiritual journey. A seeker … read more »
Practising yoga techniques with Vishwaguruji
Aśvinī Mudrā is practiced for purification and to awaken energy along the spine.Sit with a straight spine, knees down if possible, leaning slightly forward with the chin toward the chest. Perform Aśvinī Mudrā by contracting on the inhalation and relaxing on the exhalation. The vibration travels the spinal … read more »
Memories and experiences on the yoga path
A spiritual journey unfolds through grace, duty, and unwavering connection to the Master.Returning after twelve difficult years abroad brings profound gratitude. The path began with a mantra initiation decades ago. Guidance came to help establish an ashram, leading to the first yoga class in a home in 1999. … read more »
Practising Asana and Pranayama
A guided relaxation and pranayama session.Lie down with hands beside the body and legs slightly apart. Close the eyes and feel the entire body from toes to head. Inhale through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth comfortably. Sit up and … read more »