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Be alert and purify yourself
The fundamental reality is oneness, a single divine consciousness from which all arises.Every day is divine, yet human minds create separation where none exists. All creation emanates from one source, like countless drops from a single ocean. The individual soul and the supreme soul are not two. The … read more »
Jyotish is the fifth of the Vedas
Yoga begins before Śiva, in a primordial state of space and consciousness.This state holds the three principles of balance, harmony, and control. From this, the five elements—space, fire, air, water, earth—emerge. Śiva is these elements, having no father or mother. The true horizon of understanding is always … read more »
We should know where our soul is
Yoga practice is growing globally as people engage more deeply with physical exercises, prāṇāyāma, and meditation.This inward turn signifies a return to the heart. Ancient teachings reveal a past of purity without animal harm, contrasting with present times. The current age sees a division between those who harm animals and those … read more »
We shouldn't torture any creatures
Impurity accumulates like dust, and compassion must extend to all beings.In a pure age, a dog unjustly beaten by a priest sought justice from a divine king. The king assembled the people and the priest, who admitted to the act without cause. When asked for a … read more »
Shiva is balancing all
The divine principle of Śiva embodies the universal balance between opposing forces.All traditions worship the one God, who manifests through various forms. Śiva represents the conscious force that maintains equilibrium between positive and negative energies, which coexist in all creation—humans, animals, and nature. These dualities are inherent … read more »
Live Balanced Life
We are in a time of global change requiring balance and discernment.The lunar cycle moves from darkness to light, affecting all nature. This is Kali Yuga, an age of division where hidden negativity surfaces. All previous ages contained both good and bad. People often claim their path … read more »
How can we become a good yoga teacher?
The path of a true teacher requires lifelong practice and mastery, not quick certification.One cannot become a genuine yoga teacher from a short course or a book alone. It demands years of dedicated training under a real guru, similar to the extensive education required for a medical doctor. This … read more »
Turning black into white
The path of purification requires the guiding light of the Guru.In this age, inner blackness signifies impurity within the heart and mind. We strive to purify ourselves, but daily thoughts and feelings accumulate like dust upon the inner self. Most people are fundamentally good, yet cleansing … read more »
In the end we all will be together
The journey of connection spans lands and lives, bound by a shared human spirit.Travels across Australia reveal vast landscapes, holy sites, and the importance of respecting sacred places. Disciples are found worldwide, maintaining connection across distances. The recent global difficulty affected many, yet the essential unity remains. All humans … read more »
Learn and be humble
Make your human life perfect through humility, service, and inner practice.Learn humility for yourself. Practice helping all humans and animals. Do not take, but give. We possess immense cosmic energy; we only need the will. We can go into ourselves and find endless happiness and peace, … read more »
We should take one step further
A time for unity and caution requires spiritual progress.This period brings both celebration and sorrow. While many observe festive traditions, a global pandemic has caused immense suffering. Physical precautions like distancing are necessary for safety. Traditional greetings like namaste respect this need. All prayers, … read more »
Without Gurudev, there is no right path
The singular path to the divine is universal, yet often obscured.Negative thoughts and worldly conflicts, especially in this age, create thorny obstacles. Merely visiting holy places or performing rituals is insufficient without inner purity. The essential guide is the Guru, who provides the key to clarity. … read more »
Respect your parents and Gurudev
The horizon is within the Self.External knowledge is given, but one must know what one can give. Standing at the center, the paths are seen, yet direction is often unknown. The educated child seeks the distant horizon, believing it to be … read more »
Only Guru Kripa can liberate us
Spiritual development is a universal journey guided by grace.We all seek the Cosmic Self, navigating between good and bad, often lost without a guide. The Guru's blessing is the key. A story illustrates this: three pilgrims traveled far to see the holy Ganges. A … read more »
Be humble and God will come
True devotion manifests as humility, removing all pride.Human brotherhood requires harmony, not conflict. Respect all paths while seeking unity. Great teachers like Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī bestowed blessings and knowledge, leading many to happiness and prosperity. Their nature was divine and humble. Devpurījī, embodying … read more »
Learning from a Guru is more valuable
The spiritual lineage is sustained by the name, not the physical form.Many seek the title of guru without honoring their own masters. True succession follows the guru paramparā. We worship divine names like Śiva and Viṣṇu, whose forms are unseen but whose names are eternal. The body … read more »
Bring people to oneness
The practice of yoga unites us with the cosmic self, fostering oneness among all beings.All traditions and religions aim for health and goodwill, especially during holy days like Christmas. These times invite reflection on the past year and prayers for future peace. The core teaching is that all existence is … read more »
Mahaprabhuji felt that Devpuriji passed away
The observance of samādhi connects to ancient lunar cycles and the foundational numbers of existence.The system of nine numbers and zero underpins all counting, reflected in the 108 beads of the mālā. Human life is governed by such cycles and the guidance of Jyotiṣa, yet human counting is ultimately a … read more »
Sataguru Kahi Bisarya Sa Maharaj
The divine narrative of Rāma is a complete revelation of truth.Observing the Rāmāyaṇa allows one to perceive the divine play. When divine beings descend, they act within a veil, demonstrating right conduct without fully revealing their supreme nature. The name 'Rāma' contains the essence of Brahmā, … read more »
What is the distance between Earth and sky?
Awakening is the first step to yoga, beginning with humility and respect.Upon waking, a light opens in the heart, bringing knowledge to the brain, making us aware. This awakening recognizes "I am human," an awareness shared by all creatures. The next acknowledgments are to God, then to … read more »
Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam and Sarva hitta asanas
The practice of yoga integrates physical postures, breath, and meditation for holistic well-being, culminating in inner stillness and respect for the tradition.We begin with dynamic practices like the Bārikhāṭu Praṇām to warm the body and improve circulation. The session includes sequential āsanas such as Marjari for spinal flexibility and Daṇḍāsana for strengthening the core and shoulders. Movements … read more »
Without Gurudev we cannot be successful
The soul's eternal search is for the master, the guru, who provides the essential inner knowledge.Yoga has existed since the beginning. The soul comes from the universe, developing practice in the cosmic realm before arriving on earth. Its nature is pre-ordained. Each soul has different inherent tendencies. This soul is searching … read more »
Practicing Sarva hitta asanas
Yoga exists to guide us on the highest path while in the physical body.Different religions and forms of worship are good, but all should lead toward harmony and peace. The ultimate result is known when the individual soul leaves the body. Yoga's practices keep the body healthy and improve … read more »
Practicing Bhari Khatu Pranam
Yoga is the universal movement within all things, from the body to the cosmos.It is not merely postures and breath control; it is the spiritual power within every cell and seed. The entire universe, including the stars and Earth, exists within our own body. The practice of Bārikatu Praṇām … read more »
We are all the same
The path of yoga moves through the natural world and our own changing nature.All humans are essentially the same despite external differences in climate or culture. The practice involves turning inward, beyond mere talk of chakras and Kuṇḍalinī, to realize the inner self. Various yoga systems exist, but the … read more »
Guru leads the disciple to liberation
Without the Guru, no work is accomplished.Millions may strive, but none can cross the ocean of worldly existence without that guidance. All beings, from the smallest creature to the greatest, carry the soul within and long for liberation from the cosmic self. … read more »
How should we start our day?
The wealth lies in the vision of the Guru, a treasure of conscious bliss beyond all ritual.This is the core of spiritual practice. All yoga practices aim to elevate human consciousness to a state of universal love. Begin the day by consciously awakening the body upon rising. Honor the earth as a … read more »
Our origin is in God
The human condition is a divine gift, yet we exist in a state of moral ambiguity, believing our actions are good.The soul enters a physical form endowed with five sheaths, or kośas, beginning with the Annamaya Kośa, the physical body composed of elemental energies. All life, across 8.4 million creatures, shares the same essential jīva, or … read more »
We are full of resonance
All paths converge to a single essence.Different masters and gods are like separate drops that ultimately enter the ocean. From that ocean, differentiation arises again, just as water evaporates to form clouds. The purpose is to understand why some return quickly while … read more »
Nothing is forever
The cycle of purification governs all existence.The supreme reality is sound, containing all things. Life presents both fruit and thorns; within every being reside both negative and positive forces. The body is temporary, but the mind and its attachments do not die … read more »
The first sound came from the ocean
The primordial sound, Nāda, is the resonant form of the Absolute.This resonance permeates all existence, originating from the cosmic source. The mother of this world is the ocean, the source of life and this foundational sound. Within all beings are dual principles, male and female, which … read more »
How cosmic energy is functioning in us
The divine sound is the voice in the clouds, heard within the heart and ears.This sound carries the Guru's grace and messages through thunder and lightning, which are principles beyond the material earth. Meditation brings this knowledge inward, connecting the soul to these subtle vibrations. The practice involves the mala, … read more »
Mala leads us to the Cosmic Self
The Mālā symbolizes the universal cycle binding all existence.Each bead contains immense cosmic power, representing all beings. The thread is the cycle of ages and elements, connecting every creature. Breaking this thread scatters the seeds, losing unity. All beings, from humans to mosquitoes, possess … read more »
Mantra and mala are powerful
The mala and mantra are tools to cultivate inner light amidst recurring negativity.Dust accumulates on the heart as ages cycle, requiring constant cleansing. Great beings provide light for all, yet personal practice is essential. In Kali Yuga, darkness approaches; one must generate light through devotion and practice before … read more »
The real friendship
Dīvālī commemorates the return of Bhagavān Rām to Ayodhyā.The celebration originates from that event. When the message of his return came, people traveled great distances. As night fell, villagers lit oil lamps to light the path. They decorated trees with food and hung lights. … read more »
Preparation for Diwali
The divine light of Diwali celebrates the incarnation of Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī.Diwali marks the return of Bhagavān Rāma to his kingdom, a day of light signifying a state where darkness cannot exist. All divine incarnations appear for the purpose of protection and liberation. This Diwali also honors … read more »
God Rama and Diwali
The celebration of Diwali marks the divine return of Bhagavān Rāma to his kingdom.This holy time commemorates his arrival after fourteen years of travel. The entire kingdom was filled with light and joy. People lit lamps and offered food along the path. This festival of lights symbolizes that return. … read more »
Bhajans and Diwali celebration
Sound is the inner Self, equal in all.Bhajans and music resonate as spiritual nourishment, awakening the nervous system and kuṇḍalinī. The melody alone can induce harmony and higher consciousness, a form of yoga accessible to all. This resonance is the fifth Veda. Yet, … read more »
Instructions for meditation
Meditation requires understanding the three states of consciousness and proper physical preparation.All paths lead to the same ocean of supreme consciousness, which purifies all. What is often called meditation is an outward concentration, like driving a car with awareness in many directions. True meditation requires mastering awareness … read more »
We should prepare for Gurupurnima
The earth is a shared home, and purity is the path to harmony.Countries are human constructs; we are all children of one earth. A global pandemic emerged, affecting humans profoundly. Inquiry reveals that dedicated practitioners of yoga and a sattvic, pure lifestyle—avoiding meat, eggs, and alcohol—were not affected. … read more »
The land of the Strilky Ashram
A sacred place is imbued with a saint's enduring spiritual presence.The energy from where a holy person walks enters the earth and remains for ages. This location is connected to the Guru across space through Guru Pūrṇimā and satsang. It is a high spiritual place for … read more »
Life means breathing
Breath is life, counted from the first cry.That inhalation opens the body for prāṇa. Our allotted breaths can be shortened by excess or prolonged through practice. The yogī's breath is not counted. Consuming impure substances diminishes lung capacity and life. Pure nourishment is … read more »
Our body is a miracle
The human being is composed of five integrated sheaths, or kośas, beginning with the physical body.The first sheath is the Annamaya Kośa, the food sheath, which is this temporary physical form. It requires pure, sāttvic nourishment—like water, milk, and fruit—to remain clean and vital, just as an engine requires the correct … read more »
Protect all and get God in your body
The first sanctuary is the parents, then friends and all living beings, and finally the Guru.God is found within through good actions and knowledge, not in external searching. Parents are the primary protectors and the first temple. A mother endures great pain for her child. This protective love extends to all … read more »
Prayer can help mantra can save
The supreme medicine is prayer and the Guru's mantra.Global challenges require both practical care and spiritual remedy. A sattvic lifestyle and precautions are essential, yet prayer is the ultimate protection. Divine grace flows through mantra, purifying every cell with positive energy. This sacred vibration … read more »
Forms of God
The choice between form and formlessness is presented for contemplation.God possesses both aspects: the visible, physical form and the invisible, formless space. Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa stated there is no difference between them. As physical beings, we experience the world of form through our senses. The formless … read more »
Karma yoga is the best
Karma Yoga is the path of disciplined action.Work is the essential purpose of life, using the body, mind, and knowledge. Even divine figures undertake hard work. Therefore, everyone must work independently and continuously until life's end. Laziness leads to being lost. Daily spiritual … read more »
Read holy books and learn from them
This is a holy place, suffused with divine grace through the eternal guru lineage.The Bhagavad Gītā details various yogas, including karma yoga, which one should read to feel inspired. Many great saints have lived, demonstrating extraordinary spiritual power through humble means. One such story tells of a young boy … read more »
The spiritual frame of our days
Sandhyā is the sacred connection at the juncture of day and night.It is the time to offer prayer, connecting to unity before retiring. The sun, Sūrya Nārāyaṇa, sustains all life—humans, creatures, and vegetation. The moon, Chandra, brings balancing sweetness. These forces balance our body and the natural … read more »
Prayer for peace
A silent prayer for global peace was offered.This practice is Mauna Yoga, an inner prayer conducted in mental silence. Governments have advised quiet in places of gathering. The prayer is directed inwardly to the divine for all beings worldwide. This is a time … read more »