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Be alert and purify yourself
An evening satsang on spiritual oneness, awareness, and practical yoga."One in all and all in one, as our Gurudev said." "Chet, wake up, wake up. Now, now, oh jīvā, the soul, do not be dumb, unconscious." The lecturer addresses a global audience, expounding on the … read more »
Jyotish is the fifth of the Vedas
A morning satsang on the horizon of spiritual existence, the primordial origins of yoga, and the science of Jyotiṣa."If you want to become a yogī, don't mind and don't be only that, āsanas, prāṇāyāmas. But without āsana and prāṇāyāma, also, our program cannot be done." "True self-realization... is when the blood stops flowing, movement … read more »
We should know where our soul is
An evening satsang addressing spiritual practice and the announcement of a disciple's passing."Day by day, more and more people are developing their yoga practice." "This means the time has come for people to return to their heart, and not to seek outside." Swami Maheshvarananda addresses the global Yoga … read more »
We shouldn't torture any creatures
A spiritual discourse and yoga session on compassion and karma, drawing from a Rāmāyaṇa parable."A dog came to God Rāma, crying. The dog said, 'A paṇḍita beat me with a stick. I did nothing to him.'" "The dog said, 'I want a sādhu, or some yogī... to give him this … read more »
Shiva is balancing all
A spiritual discourse and yoga practice session on the theme of cosmic and personal balance."In Sanātana Dharma, we worship all because there is only one God." "Therefore, now is the time... Śiva has opened his eyes... he will bring something again better, balancing." The lecturer addresses the global community, discussing … read more »
Live Balanced Life
A global satsang addressing spiritual transition and contemporary challenges."In this age, we see many divisions. It is said the times are changing, and a transition between Yugas is approaching." "Therefore, we should every day chant the mantra 'Namaḥ Śivāya.' ... This is the time … read more »
How can we become a good yoga teacher?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practising Bari Khatu Pranam and Sarva hitta asanas led by Vidya. All Yoga in Daily Life yoga teachers has some years practising behind them. A person must learn many years to become a doctor. A person … read more »
Turning black into white
An evening satsang on inner purification and the necessity of the guru."Throughout the day, our actions and experiences—both good and painful—leave an imprint on our heart and mind." "If you wish to cross the ocean, be in a big boat. The captain is inside—only one, controlling everything. … read more »
In the end we all will be together
A morning satsang address reflecting on global travels, spiritual lineage, and universal teachings."Humans, we are here and there; we are moving. But we should understand that we are human. It doesn't matter from which country... all are one: human." "And if you have a guru, you got mantras, … read more »
Learn and be humble
An evening satsang and yoga practice session on spiritual discipline and self-inquiry."Learn humility for yourself. Practice helping all humans and animals. Do not take from others, but give to others." "We know our lifespan is counted by our breath... That is why we try to prolong our … read more »
We should take one step further
A morning satsang addressing faith, the pandemic, and the soul's journey."Any prayer which you like, because finally it's only one. Different countries, different traditions, different religions, different meanings, everything. But they are doing the same thing we are doing." "Heaven and hell are only what we … read more »
Without Gurudev, there is no right path
A spiritual discourse and yoga session on the necessity of a guide for the spiritual path."Without Gurudeva, no work is accomplished. Gurujī is the one who leads us to the correct path." "We can do thousands of techniques here and there... But they will not give you anything. We become more … read more »
Respect your parents and Gurudev
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.The result of our actions is in ourselves. Sometimes high educated people think that they are better than their parents. The story about a man who wanted to achieve the horizon and his parents. The story … read more »
Only Guru Kripa can liberate us
A spiritual discourse and yoga session beginning with a parable about Guru's grace."Spiritual development exists everywhere, in every country, and yet it also does not. Therefore, we must know where we stand." "Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam—only the blessing of the Gurudeva. Disciples will be very peaceful, heavy with knowledge, … read more »
Be humble and God will come
A spiritual discourse sharing stories of saints and teachings on humility, followed by gentle yoga practice."In these times, we all should come together. We respect every religion, every country, every language, and all far distances, but we seek oneness." "One should never be proud and not think, 'I have everything.' Maybe … read more »
Learning from a Guru is more valuable
A spiritual discourse and gentle chair yoga session focused on service and lineage."Many people who only want to become the guru and do not speak about their guru... But those gurus from the past bring one disciple, prepare them, and give them everything." "The body will go... but … read more »
Bring people to oneness
A spiritual discourse and yoga session on universal oneness and seasonal traditions."We need our world, our humans, to be in oneness." "One in all and all in one. That's all." Swami delivers a message of interfaith unity, reflecting on December traditions like St. Nicholas Day and Christmas … read more »
Mahaprabhuji felt that Devpuriji passed away
Anniversary of Sri Deep Narayan Bhagwan Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.There are two calendars one according to the Sun and the other according to the Moon. Jyotish uses the Moon calendar. Today is the day of Mahaprabuji's mahasamadhi according to Sun calendar. It would be good … read more »
Sataguru Kahi Bisarya Sa Maharaj
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.If somebody comes from the Bramalokka to the Earth he shows what is right and what is bad. Great saints have a very short name. The name is more valuable than the body. Hanuman is also … read more »
What is the distance between Earth and sky?
A spiritual discourse and yoga class on the foundational steps of awakening and practice."From morning until going to sleep, we always maintain humility, kindness, peace, and respect towards all. This is the first step to come to yoga." "When we get up, awakening, just opening our eyes, we say, … read more »
Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam and Sarva hitta asanas
A guided yoga and meditation session from the "Yoga in Daily Life" system, followed by a discourse on respectful practice attire."Practice yoga every day, that's all. There is nothing to say about what you do: religion, no religion, spirituality, etc." "During the practice—postures, movements, meditation sittings—we should have the cotton cloth... it is a respect." The … read more »
Without Gurudev we cannot be successful
An evening satsang and yoga practice session on the necessity of the guru."Yoga has existed since the beginning of the Satya Yuga. It accompanies us through all ages and is present in every era." "Gurū sa bina kārya na jaisā... Without Gurudeva, whatever we want to achieve cannot … read more »
Practicing Sarva hitta asanas
A guided yoga session focused on universal health and a simple physical practice."Everybody should do that. But we should lead all towards harmony, peace, understanding, and brotherhood." "The science of yoga, the practice of all the different practices, is yoga. It is to keep our body healthy, keep … read more »
Practicing Bhari Khatu Pranam
A guided yoga session introducing and teaching the Bārikatu Praṇām sequence within the Yoga in Daily Life system."Yoga is not only āsanas and prāṇāyāma; everything is yoga." "Bārikatu Praṇām is the greeting, the prayer from our whole being, to that place where Śrī Mahāprabhujī resided and where His energy remains." Following an introductory … read more »
We are all the same
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Everything is changing in nature in our body and in our mind. The path of yoga will go through nature. All people are equal only difference is male or female. We are different in our feelings … read more »
Guru leads the disciple to liberation
A spiritual discourse on the essential role of the Guru and principles of parenting."Guru sā binā kārya nahīṁ sare, koṭi upāya kare, koī chāhe, na bhava-sindhu tare. (Without the Guru, no work is accomplished; one may make millions of efforts, but one cannot cross the ocean of worldly existence.)" … read more »
How should we start our day?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing by an Indian singer. Viswaguruji asks everybody to practise one mala to ask that Coronavirus go back. With our prayer we ask God please give health and peace for the whole world. Viswaguruji gives … read more »
Our origin is in God
A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths of existence and the nature of life."God has given us this body. When the soul, the ātmā, enters the body, it comes into this world, to Earth." "These five kośas, one after the other, Annamaya kośa, prāṇamaya kośa, manomaya kośa, vijñānamaya kośa, … read more »
We are full of resonance
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.There are many Gods but finally, there are all one. Our soul is circling in the universe like water in the earth. The story about how can some seeds öf grain remain unbroken. Who is going … read more »
Nothing is forever
A spiritual discourse on the cyclical nature of purification, karma, and liberation, shared through personal stories of a disciple's training."Gurujī said, 'Yes, it will come to the hell. But it will come...' I don't understand." "Guruji said, 'This cycle, when it's moving, upper is down, down is up, will go again down, and this is … read more »
The first sound came from the ocean
A spiritual discourse on the sound-form of the Supreme, Nāda Rūpa Parabrahma."Nāda means the sound, resonance. And that sound is throughout the whole Brahma-randhra." "The horse is a very high soul... the horse is the complete male." The lecturer addresses practitioners, exploring the primordial sound (nāda) that … read more »
How cosmic energy is functioning in us
A spiritual discourse on sound, light, and the inner mala (prayer beads)."According to Bhagavān Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, this sound is His voice. Wherever humans are, they have this sound in their ears." "Thus Holī Gurujī said, in the final voice of Holī Gurujī's samādhis: 'One in all … read more »
Mala leads us to the Cosmic Self
A spiritual discourse on the cosmic significance of the prayer mala (japa mala)."Each bead of the mala is immense with powers from the cosmic Self." "In that one thread, all creatures on this earth are bound." The lecturer addresses a satsang, elaborating on the profound symbolism of the … read more »
Mantra and mala are powerful
A spiritual discourse on the significance of the mālā (prayer beads) and the festival of Dīvālī."When such a great one, like a God, comes, a sense of harmony, peace, and understanding arises in the heart of every creature." "From that day, when I put it on my neck and when this … read more »
The real friendship
A discourse on the festival of Diwali and the return of Lord Rama."Today is the holy day of Dīvālī, the festival associated with the Rāmāyaṇa and Bhagavān Śrī Rām." "Dīvālī is a festival of light and a festival of spirituality." The lecturer gives a satsang for Diwali, narrating … read more »
Preparation for Diwali
A satsang discourse on the divine significance of Diwali and the incarnation of Mahāprabhujī."Tomorrow is a very holy day for the whole world. It is the day of Bhagavān Rām, called Dīvālī." "All gods who come, one after another through the ages, come for two purposes: protecting and liberating … read more »
God Rama and Diwali
A spiritual discourse on the significance of Diwali and divine incarnations."Čili tomu dni, kdy Pán Rāma přichází zpátky do svého království, se říká Dīvālī." "But on the day when Mahāprabhujī was born, or knowledge, I came as a god." A speaker addresses a global audience, explaining … read more »
Bhajans and Diwali celebration
An evening satsang on the spiritual power of sound and the celebration of Diwali."Holy Gurujī told a very nice poem about chandan, the sandalwood tree, its smell, and its oil." "In this resonance, this is also what we call yoga. And this is the fifth Veda. This Veda is … read more »
Instructions for meditation
A spiritual discourse on meditation practice and preparation."All yoga centers around the world, all yoga teachers, are teaching according to their knowledge, trying to bring everyone towards that river of knowledge flowing to the ocean of supreme consciousness." "First we should master these … read more »
We should prepare for Gurupurnima
A satsang discourse on purity, the pandemic, and spiritual connection."Why does it attack only humans? And why are humans affected so much?" "Yoga, meditations, concentrations, harmony, peace, love, understanding, etc., are our way of life." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) addresses an international gathering at his ashram, … read more »
The land of the Strilky Ashram
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Remembrance of that Gurupurnima day when Holiguruji was in the Strilky Ashram. At that time the full of that area was filled the divine energy of Holiguruji. That territory holds the energy of Holiguruji's presence. How … read more »
Life means breathing
A morning satsang discourse on breath, lifespan, and the purity of milk."It is said that inhalation and exhalation are life itself." "That white milk which is coming from those animals is like a mother's milk. Definitely, you will not get any problems." Swami Ji leads a contemplative … read more »
Our body is a miracle
An evening satsang on the five sheaths (kośas) and holistic well-being."Our entire being becomes very pure—our body, our energy, our mind, our knowledge, and our peace and harmony." "We must understand all five kośas. The first is just our physical body. We must keep this body … read more »
Protect all and get God in your body
A spiritual discourse on divine protection and recognizing the sacred in everyday life."Who protects? Two. What we call a god, and second is a parent—not only for humans but also for other creatures." "God is within us when we do all good and very good. That knowledge is … read more »
Prayer can help mantra can save
An evening satsang on the power of prayer and the Guru's mantra during a global challenge."Finally, the best medicine is prayer. God definitely hears us when we are constantly praying and remembering God’s name." "When we go the good way, to a good place... that is our luck. And when we … read more »
Forms of God
An evening satsang exploring the nature of form and formlessness."God, as we call it, has two aspects. One is the physical (Sākāra). The other is space (Nirākāra)." "Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa said, 'No difference.' But we are still physical humans... Here we can do sādhanā, we can … read more »
Karma yoga is the best
A satsang discourse on the spiritual discipline of Karma Yoga."Karma is not just sitting and looking. It is working with the hands, legs, mouth, and eyes—moving here and there, engaging in all kinds of activity." "Yogaha karmasu kauśalam. Those who work as karma yogīs will … read more »
Read holy books and learn from them
A satsang discourse on the grace of the guru lineage and spiritual practice."It is Guru Kripa, Guru Kripa, which is the Paramparā—a lineage that spans many, many ages." "Śimru, śimru means remembering mantra, good things, everything which is new and good... When I inhale, I say the name … read more »
The spiritual frame of our days
A discourse on the spiritual and practical significance of the Sandhyā rituals at dawn and dusk."Sandhyā means connection. It refers to the juncture when the sun sets and night arrives—the joining of day and night." "In Brahma Muhūrta, all good things happen. If you let it pass, it is not good... … read more »
Prayer for peace
An evening address on silent prayer and global healing during a pandemic."Today's prayer was that mauna praṭhanā... inwardly, with folded hands, we were praying, connecting with our inner sound." "We are not thinking only of one religion's prayer. All religions should join together, and we should all … read more »