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Sanyas Diksha of Swami Gyaneshwarpuri
The ritual of sannyāsa dīkṣā involves symbolic acts of renunciation and declaration.A flower is offered into the fire, representing the burning of attachments. The initiate makes a solemn vow to forsake all worldly ties, including family, and to live for eternal truth. Offerings and donations are integral, … read more »
The name is very important
Yoga is one universal path originating from the divine.Many great masters have taught it under different names and forms, yet all lead to the same goal. The essence is not merely physical exercise or intellectual knowledge but a journey toward the cosmic Self. All … read more »
The name of the Divine is always with us
The sādhanā of purification prepares one for the bridge built by the Divine Name.Guru Pūrṇimā is the supreme celebration, drawing all disciples to the Guru's presence. Preparations involve both spiritual practice and physical service. Human knowledge is limited, confined mostly to Aparāvidyā, not the highest Parāvidyā. The fundamental drive … read more »
Bhajans from Strilky
The divine principle delights in and accepts the imperfect heart, bestowing grace, refuge, and the nectar of Samādhi.This supreme reality is described as compassionate, without malice, and the embodiment of equal vision that removes sorrow. It is the primordial cause, the giver of true discernment, and the destroyer of falsehood and pride. The … read more »
God is in everyone
The transmission of spiritual knowledge and the foundational role of the family are essential.Knowledge is absorbed gradually, not in a single day, as illustrated by the yearly progression in school. Śa karācārya established a great path of knowledge that many follow. There are two kinds of knowledge: external learning … read more »
God is the giver
Practice is essential, and grace is fundamental.Your spiritual practice is vital. If you claim no time for practice, you claim no time for eating. Food is crucial for all beings, yet we are not the providers. God provides. He determines the rains … read more »
Yoga exercise with Vishwaguruji
The practice of Ānanda Āsana follows demanding yoga and meditation.Lie down and relax the whole body completely. Ānanda means to hold peace and all that is good. The exercise involves rolling from front to back like a walking child. It includes postures like Halāsana, holding … read more »
Outer and inner meditation
The living guru is found within, through the inner path of authentic meditation.Many learn external techniques, gazing at oceans or horizons, but real meditation is an inward journey. The inner self contains all instruments, like a pilot guides a great aircraft. Both yogic science and modern medicine have … read more »
Practicing Prnayama
The forest is an ideal setting for sādhanā, offering oxygen, peace, and natural beauty.Practice here with eyes closed to avoid distraction. Sit comfortably with your mālā and guru mantra. Recall the day you received the mantra and your progress since. The sounds of wind, trees, and birds support inner … read more »
We are all in one
The journey is to the inner guide, the Antaryāmī.Sacred hymns originate from the heart, not mere writing. The body is a field of immense energy. Every joint is a powerful chakra, holding knowledge and life force. These points of energy exist throughout all creation, … read more »
Yoga is for the whole Earth
A story illustrates human kindness and the universal essence of yoga.A medical situation in India prompted an immediate and coordinated response from contacts in Austria, arranging care and transport. This demonstrated a system where care is provided without discrimination, solely based on shared humanity. The event … read more »
The Unselfish Work
The ego of service is an illusion.A story illustrates this. A dog ran under a cart, believing it carried the burden. Exhausted by this imagined load, it stopped. The cart continued without it. Everything proceeds without the individual self. Therefore, performing selfless … read more »
Practicing relaxation
The spiritual path requires a foundation and guidance, not premature independence.A seed must grow through stages into a tree that bears fruit. One must become established for years, gaining proper understanding and certification. The practice extends beyond physical exercise to ethical living. A core principle is … read more »
Be careful and keep a good atmosphere
A morning ritual establishes purity and presence for the day.Upon waking, declare your human consciousness. Step from bed with reverence for Mother Earth. Begin with pure water, holding it in your palms to acknowledge the divine within it. Apply water to the face five times … read more »
The beauty of Mahaprabhudeep Ashram
This sacred land is a place of profound purification and spiritual nourishment.The atmosphere here is healing and illuminated by the presence of the gurus. The environment is rare, drawing people from many countries for its peace and harmony. Working with the earth through karma yoga purifies everything. … read more »
Never think that you are a Guru
The path of spiritual discipline requires the guru's grace and careful practice.Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a potent practice that must be preserved and not given improperly. Many who received it without true devotion later left and set themselves up as masters, losing everything. To receive the guru's grace … read more »
Great saints are always awakened
The sun appears to sleep but is always present, just as the awakened yogi rests in yoga nidrā.The body sleeps, but awareness remains awake, serving all beings through the constant breath. This conscious sleep is not laziness but devotion. The soul is bound by attachment to worldly things—people, possessions, and desires—which form the … read more »
Practicing with Swami Umapuriji
Sādhanā is the disciplined practice for self-realization, affecting one's entire lineage.Time dedicated to personal development is invaluable and cannot be bought. This practice requires withdrawing the senses and making the mind peaceful to see what is stored within the unconscious. A strict, traditional anuṣṭhāna with fasting … read more »
I am not the doer
Adopt the way of the tree to become free from worldly cares.The tree gives fruit to all without hatred or adoration, enduring storms, frost, and heat while providing shelter. Likewise, attain an unceasing state by lovingly meditating on the Lord and continually repeating His divine name for … read more »
The Path of the Pilot: Mastering the Inner Aeroplane
The inner pilot is the consciousness that must master the body and mind.The body is like an aeroplane carrying many elements; the pilot resides between the eyebrows, guiding concentration to the crown. Mastery requires flying alone, relying solely on inner instruments. The essential power lies in the spinal … read more »
Practicing with Vishwaguruji
The oneness of earth, breath, and self is realized through connection and purification.Connect to Mother Earth with your palms, feeling the love and support. You walk upon her, a child of the earth. Practice breath, inhaling through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth for purification. The prāṇa, … read more »
Without work, nothing can happen
The origin of life and the path of dharma are revealed through ancient wisdom.In the beginning, there was only water. The gods decided to create the earth, which was brought forth from the ocean. Life emerged from the waters, with creatures evolving and moving onto land. The principle of … read more »
Only Guru can change our destiny
Karma and destiny are unchangeable by any being, yet the Guru's grace can alter one's path.Karma accumulates over many lifetimes. Selfless service is its true basis. No individual, regardless of power, can change ordained destiny. The story of a powerful figure illustrates this. He controlled gods and elements but could not … read more »
Spiritual message of ancient India
The essence of yoga and spiritual life is found in the ancient Gurukul system, not merely in physical exercise.Sixty years ago, yoga was deeply spiritual, practiced by great saints and ascetics. Jain and Buddhist traditions exemplify this purity through strict non-violence, meditation, and simple living. Ancient Indian universities like Nalanda were vast centers of … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
Morning sādhanā begins with mantra and breath.Sit comfortably with a straight spine. Combine mantra awareness with Anuloma Viloma Prāṇāyāma. Guide the breath from the navel to the Ājñā Chakra. Practice alternate nostril breathing without counting. Perform Vajrāsana and focus the gaze. Practice … read more »
I am one and you are all
The present moment is the only reality.The past is completely gone and holds nothing for us now. The future remains unknown and is not within our control. Therefore, dwelling on what has been or what might be is unnecessary. We are here, … read more »
Pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Equality is the foundation of spiritual practice.All are equal as practitioners, regardless of external status. The practice of Prāṇāyāma purifies and balances the system. Sit straight and relaxed, maintaining awareness of the body and breath. Begin by inhaling and exhaling fifteen times … read more »
Clear nourishment is very important
Pure nourishment is essential for spiritual and physical health.Traditional foods and methods are superior. Begin meals with natural sweets like cane sugar or jaggery for good digestion. Consume a variety of raw nuts, prepared by hand to preserve oils. Pure ghee from specific cows … read more »
Our children are very spiritual
The spiritual light is transmitted across generations through practice and sacred texts.Observing the peaceful, attentive children reveals this living transmission. Their composure stems from parents and grandparents who practiced yoga with concentration, meditation, and prayer. This lineage now spans multiple generations in many countries. The teaching of … read more »
What Guru Purnima means?
The Guru is the supreme principle, the complete source of all knowledge and the path.The Guru is above Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. This principle manifests in many forms. Anyone who imparts knowledge is a guru, from parents to teachers. The true Satguru does not proclaim the title; it is recognized. … read more »
Every creature have its karma
Karma connects all life, seen and unseen.It is not only for humans but for every creature, tree, and stone. Our actions and experiences are intertwined through karmic bonds we may not understand. A creature dies suddenly on the road; we feel a … read more »
Enjoy your life and be positive
We are here under these ancient trees, a place of immense life and energy.The trees provide oxygen, shade, and healing for our eyes and spirit. We are children of the Mother Earth, who sustains us like a mother, her grass a forgiving cloth. Walk barefoot on this clean earth … read more »
Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam
Complementary exercise requires yoga after vigorous activity.Modern schedules leave little time for walking, yet such activity is essential. After walking or running, the muscles and nervous system require stretching. Coming to yoga stiff from other exercises is not beneficial. Therefore, practice a … read more »
Vegetarian food is good for prevention against covid
Good evening.We had a beautiful day of practice. Tomorrow, you will have a free half-day after breakfast to walk in the forest in groups. Otherwise, do your own exercises. Integrate the lectures and practices into your heart … read more »
The beauty of yoga nidra
The first thought upon waking and the first step taken set the tone for the day.Upon waking, observe which nostril has dominant airflow. If the left nostril flows more, step out with the right foot. If the right flows more, step out with the left foot. If both are equal, stand … read more »
Every drop will merge with the ocean
Devotion manifests through humble service, not through the ego's claim of action.In the story of the bridge, all creatures contributed according to their capacity; the divine's direct intervention sank the stones, teaching that grace flows through surrendered work, not personal ownership. The physical space here is sanctified … read more »
Educate your children spiritualy
The foundation of practice is discipline in diet and lifestyle to support spiritual awakening.Eating lightly in the evening prevents sleepiness during morning meditation. A cold bath generates heat and dispels laziness, while warm water induces comfort and sleep. The primary principle is to eat only half of one's capacity; … read more »
Follow the path faithfully
The spiritual path requires a defined practice to avoid being lost.Separation from the herd occurs without a mantra or mala for guidance. Many religions and paths exist, each valid for its followers. Ultimately, all paths converge like individual raindrops forming a stream that reaches the ocean. … read more »
Power of our words
The power of Śabda, or word-sound, is fundamental.We follow guidance during difficult times, maintaining practice and positivity while awaiting collective freedom. Yoga is a spiritual life of continuous learning, progressing inward through āsana, mantra, and meditation toward unity. All religions and sounds are … read more »
Instructions for successful kriyja anusthan
The holistic path integrates astrology, yoga, and practical living for well-being.The current era presents challenges foretold in scripture. Vedic astrology, based on lunar constellations, precisely maps all life, including human destiny and compatibility. Yoga is a corresponding union, addressing the body and mind through exercise, breath, … read more »
You will be according to what you eat
The test of nourishment extends beyond food to all you have received.What you consume shapes your being. True nourishment is judged by the eyes, the heart, the taste, and its digestion. Eat less to truly savor and ease the stomach's work. The body is a mystery; we … read more »
Instructions for mantra practicing
The disciple's joy depends solely on the guru's grace.The guru's blessings are transmitted through a living master or the enduring spiritual presence of the lineage. A true disciple follows the Satguru without question, maintaining a dedicated personal practice. The physical lineage chair represents the … read more »
Instructions for practicing and teaching yoga
Integrate spiritual practice into daily life.Maintain your practice at home in the early morning or evening. While walking or driving, refrain from excessive talk to focus on your sādhanā. Carry the peaceful atmosphere of the ashram within you. Be harmonious with … read more »
Live as a Yogi
A yogic life honors the body as divine through natural nourishment and disciplined practice.Modern disease arises from unnatural living, improper eating, and environmental harm. While doctors are a boon, true health returns to the natural way, like nourishment from a grandmother's kitchen. Constant eating and artificial habits shorten life. … read more »
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
Life's changing states are like waves upon the permanent ocean.Outward confidence often masks inner uncertainty. True peace arises from surrendering the sense of personal doing. The mala is a vital support for practice, preventing mental distraction. The core instruction is to depend entirely upon the … read more »
Gold and God
Yoga is for health, harmony, understanding, peace, long life, and friendship.All yoga schools are good, regardless of association with religion. Humans have come a far distance from living in forests. We are now separated but do good for ourselves and others. Long ago, there was no … read more »
Yoga nidra with Vishwaguruji
The Ānanda Āsana is the posture of happiness and relaxation for the entire being.After any activity, a happy, healthy, and peaceful posture is needed. This comfort is relaxation, known as ātmānanda, connecting to the soul. The practice involves feeling the body completely from the toes to the head, achieving … read more »
Trees also have karma
The ancient forest reveals profound truths through its life and stories.To understand it is to know everything. Sages walk there, and a solitary yogī lives among immense, ancient trees. We have such a forest in our ashram. There, a massive banyan tree, over 5,000 years old, … read more »
Practising concentration on one point
The practice of one-pointed concentration is the foundation of spiritual discipline.Achieving inner silence, or mauna, is profoundly difficult, placing one on the cosmic road. Our senses, especially the chañcal or restless eyes, scatter our attention. Consider the archer Arjuna, who succeeded by focusing solely on the … read more »
How did yoga begin in Czechoslovakia?
Understand the meaning within devotional song.Concentrate not only on the sound but on its significance. Knowing the meaning makes the song a reality within the heart and mind. Initially, many did not understand yoga or these songs. People sang without comprehension, … read more »