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Keep your promises
Saturday's powerful constellation brings both benefit and challenge, reflecting Śani's influence.A story tells of a guru carrying a watermelon that briefly appeared as a severed head due to this energy, illustrating its transformative power. To navigate such influences, one makes a lifelong vow, a sa kalpa, … read more »
Visiting Alakpuriji's cave
The Himalayan cave is a site of spiritual austerity and inner transformation.The physical cave is small, requiring one to bow to enter, symbolizing surrender. Its narrow passages were designed for protection, teaching that the heart must not become narrow but expand with joy. The surrounding glaciers and … read more »
We are all equal in oneness
The lineage descends from the sacred mountains to this gathering.Alakh Purījī began the lineage in Satya Yuga. The cave is at a great height near Badrinath, a place of immense energy. Devpurījī performed sādhanā there. The journey requires slow ascent to adapt. The purpose is … read more »
Be happy be good
A week of spiritual gathering concludes with guidance for integrating the teachings.The knowledge received must move from intellectual understanding into deep consciousness through personal practice and time. Learning is a continuous process from student to mastery, not a declaration of perfection. The diverse practices shared are designed … read more »
The Vajra Nadi
The grace of the Guru is like nourishing rain.We begin with prayer and worship to receive peace and harmony. The practice focuses on the vital energy channels, or nāḍīs. While Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumṇā are known, the foundational power comes from Vajranāḍī. This … read more »
Learn to cook and eat at home
A morning rāga is a melody traditionally sung at specific times, though technology allows listening anytime.True listening requires focus, not distraction. Service, or seva, is the highest yoga, but it must be free from the motive to convert others. True spirituality convinces without creating inner conflict. Diet is foundational for meditation; … read more »
Our heart knows the path
The spiritual path is founded on inner guidance and the necessity of foundational practice.Progress ultimately depends on grace. The path is positive and clean, not concerned with miracles or negative practices. Differences in tradition are only of language and method. The inner self is always good, but perception in … read more »
Doctors and yogis are similar
The practice of yoga is a universal medicine for body and spirit, leading from physical movement to inner awakening.All beings possess love and seek happiness. Humans, with greater understanding, must reflect on their daily actions and their effects. The states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep define our consciousness. What we consume influences our … read more »
What does real yoga mean?
Yoga in daily life is a practice for health, peace, and harmony.Many schools teach yoga, but the path of the ashram is distinct. University education offers knowledge and technique, yet it remains separate from the yogic path. True yoga transcends physical postures. The authentic master resides within … read more »
Try to be innocent
Yoga is the path of returning to oneness, merging the self into the Supreme.All beings, through different paths, ultimately converge like rivers to the ocean. The journey begins from birth, where a mother's care and a father's guidance are the first lessons. This innate purity and innocence are the … read more »
Be within thyself
True meditation is found within, not in external pursuits.External experiences are temporary, like falling leaves or pictures of food that cannot satisfy hunger. The source of lasting peace and power resides inside every person. Looking outward in meditation is like a father distracting a … read more »
Yoga is endless
Yoga is an endless path of connection and expansion beyond all limits.Yoga is not merely exercises. Each breath and every cell in the body is a living yoga, a universe in itself. The physical body contains all elements—earth, fire, water, air, and space—mirroring the cosmos. This constant … read more »
Advice for the education of children
The foundation of a child's education is the love, presence, and guidance of the parents.A mother is the first and best teacher, providing foundational instruction. When both parents work, leaving the child in another's care all day, the deep, continuous connection is missing. This can lead to a child feeling … read more »
We don't know our destiny
The divine path encompasses human destiny and the nature of existence.All beings are connected to the Supreme. Divine incarnations appear to guide creation. God is present within every element and creature. The human body contains the five elements, animated by divine energy. Life continues through cycles … read more »
We are eternal
The essence is oneness, knowledge, and the guru's grace.Separate drops of rain fall, yet they unite to form flowing water, creeks, rivers, and finally the ocean. The drop and the ocean are not different; we are that oneness. Knowledge is endless, and the cosmic … read more »
Save your health in every way
A message of health, harmony, and yogic practice for all.This is a time of global concern regarding health and impurity in the environment. Maintain cleanliness and personal hygiene. The practice of Yoga in Daily Life, including Sarvahitāsana, offers simple exercises for all, performed gently to … read more »
This is the time to work on our inner self
This is the time to return to our inner self.Humans work very hard externally, constructing roads and buildings, often with environmental cost. This external endeavor is great, but we work too hard outside. If we worked on our inner body for one or two hours … read more »
The Flame of the Life
The inner flame of life is the vital energy within, distinct from physical fire.This prāṇic flame is the essence of consciousness through waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Even in blindness, an inner light perceives through vibration and voice. When the body sleeps or tires, this light dims but retreats … read more »
The Divine Union of Śiva and Śakti
The divine union of Śiva and Śakti is the fundamental principle of creation.Everything originates from the endless space, containing all five elements. From this emerged Śiva, who then manifested Śakti, the dynamic power. All existence contains both these principles within; the male holds the female energy and the … read more »
Let be as it is
The ātmā's journey seeks peace beyond the temporary body.All beings, in any body, search for peace and harmony. We attach to this form, believing it to be permanent, working hard for it and fearing its end. Yet, upon leaving, nothing material accompanies the soul—not … read more »
Opening of inner eyes
The inner light and the practice of trāṭak reveal the soul's journey.The soul enters the body like a seed finding its place, guided by an inner light from the navel. This light is the jīva, the soul itself, present in all creation. Every seed, tree, and creature … read more »
Tratak and the inner meditation
The practice of Trāṭaka extends beyond external gaze to the awakening of inner vision.We clean the physical eyes with Triphalā to prepare. Yet true sight is internal. Most practitioners sit for meditation with closed eyes but lack the technique to see inwardly, like a blind person missing a door … read more »
Helpful techniques for our eyes
Trāṭaka is a yogic gazing technique for eye care and subtle awakening.It involves fixing the gaze on a single point like a flame or a black spot. This practice can lead to perceiving inner light, but these sensations are physiological, not spiritual revelations. The eyes are extremely … read more »
Try to become a real Yogi
Yoga is a complete spiritual path beyond physical exercise.We must remain vigilant and protective during this pandemic, praying for all beings. Yoga's true essence is found in ancient teachings and sāttvic living, not merely in postures. India is a sacred land of incarnations, yet … read more »
Prayer is the first step to the Cosmic Self
The tradition of prayer and reverence sustains all life.We live by the grace of saints, prayers, and sacred places. This practice comes from the divine and is universal, expressed in greetings like "Namaste." Prayer is essential, whether directed toward a form or the formless. … read more »
Yoga is for all creatures
Our journey is a spiritual ascent and return toward the Cosmic Self.Life is a journey from the womb toward the Supreme. We accumulate experiences as we grow. Reaching a peak is like a Himalayan summit, a point of clarity before the descent back down. This cycle mirrors … read more »
The work of Hatha Yoga
Haṭha Yoga is the purification of body, mind, and soul.This purification permeates the entire human being. Every creature has its own connection to God. A purified yogī attracts animals and birds, as described in ancient songs. This practice also represents cosmic principles. There are two … read more »
Yoga and Shiva Bhagawan
Yoga is the universal path connecting the individual to the cosmic Self through Śiva.Haṭha Yoga is a primary means to reach this state, placing practitioners under Śiva's protection. The mantra "Oṁ Namaḥ Śivāya" purifies the entire being; even the shortened "Śiv" aligns with the heartbeat, embedding the divine within. … read more »
Meaning of Yoga and Hatha Yoga
Haṭha Yoga is widely misunderstood as merely physical postures, yet it is a profound spiritual path requiring direct guidance.Many seek only its external forms, but true practice involves the subtle channels of energy and consciousness. Learning from brief trainings or distant sources provides incomplete, theoretical knowledge. Just as a child needs a mother's physical … read more »
How to practice Tratak
Trāṭak is the practice of gazing on a single point.It is a foundational technique within Haṭha Yoga for developing concentration and vision. Correct practice strengthens the eyes, but error can cause harm, so guidance from a thoroughly trained teacher is essential. One method is to … read more »
Hatha Yoga and Kapalabathi
Haṭha Yoga is a discipline of immediate action and purification.It connects one with inner determination and the effort to achieve well-being. The practice begins now, not later, to overcome laziness. Its core techniques cleanse the body: netī, dhautī, bastī, naulī, and kapālabhāti. Kapālabhāti specifically purifies … read more »
Sanka Prakshalana
The practice of Śa kha Prakṣālana cleanses the digestive system.This technique uses warm salt water and specific postures. The process must be guided by a knowledgeable teacher. Begin on an empty morning stomach after fasting from sunset. Drink a quarter liter of warm salt water. … read more »
Practice well
Haṭha Yoga is a supreme path requiring correct practice.The techniques of nauli and basti are essential for purifying the digestive system. A proper diet is foundational: eat vegetarian meals every five to six hours, leaving space in the stomach, and fast overnight. This physical … read more »
Sattvic food and healthy body
The global family of yoga practices Sarvahitāsana for universal benefit.Practitioners worldwide integrate sattvic food and spirituality into daily life. During this time, families are together at home, sharing education and peace. Sarvahitāsana is a beneficial, adaptable practice for all, regardless of age or ability. One … read more »
It is time to help others
A global crisis reveals our shared humanity and calls for immediate, compassionate action.A pandemic has caused widespread suffering. Governments and individuals are striving to respond. This is a time for practical help, not hesitation. Meditation and prayer are valuable, but tangible support for neighbors, the elderly, and children … read more »
How can we go towards the Cosmic Self
Yoga practice cultivates health and spiritual progress.Practitioners experience harmony, peace, and happiness. A sattvic lifestyle without meat, alcohol, or drugs is essential. For meditation, a kuśa grass mat is recommended to properly channel energy and dispel negativity. True yoga is a gradual … read more »
Try to know what we should do
The soul's journey is from confinement to freedom.Our true Self is a droplet of the cosmic ocean, the jīva in all life. This essence cannot be killed; it merely changes form, like water becoming vapor and rain. The human body is a cage … read more »
How to practice neti and dhauti?
The science of yoga is one, though its techniques are many.The supreme truth is singular: there is only Brahman, without a second. The Guru lineage is that one, continuous truth, like a single seed producing consistent fruit across ages. Do not seek many teachers; a single … read more »
Keep your body healthy
The human form is a divine gift, yet we misuse it through ignorance and conflict.Spiritual practice is the key to harmony. True knowledge is held by humble sages, not those who proclaim their own greatness. The cosmos is consciousness, structured through five distinct layers or kośas. Yoga is the union … read more »
How to purify ourselves
The foundation of practice is purification and awareness.One must know the proper place for things and act with appropriateness. Common sense is not always taught, so we must learn. We sit and chant without knowing the meaning. Please listen and respect others; be … read more »
The beauty of a tree
The tree of life stands as a constant shelter for all beings.A great tree endures all seasons, offering shade and refuge. Countless creatures live within its roots, climb its trunk, and nest in its branches. It provides leaves, flowers, and fruits, giving its body as food and … read more »
We are full of the divinity
The Yoga in Daily Life program spreads widely through its intrinsic value.A key component is Sarvahitā Āsana, a set of exercises created collectively for universal benefit, suitable for all ages and capacities. This practice, alongside others like Bārikhātu Praṇām, serves as vital medicine for well-being. Consistent practice … read more »
We need a Guru
Yoga requires a guru for true guidance, not mere physical practice.The Bhagavad Gītā states both the formless and manifest paths are equal, but for embodied beings, sādhanā is easier with a guru's clear instruction. Modern yoga often lacks this, focusing only on āsana and prāṇāyāma without … read more »
Be the Lion
Welcome to all who have journeyed from afar.You have traveled a great distance. Where there is love and divine feeling, there is no distance; it is always close. This center now serves for spiritual practice. A story is shared about a disciple whose … read more »
How and where can we find God?
Worldly knowledge is limited, while spirituality is a living tradition beyond it.All beings contain a divine essence, a soul that is part of the living God. This reality is structured within the five sheaths of the body, from the physical to the blissful. Yoga is the eternal … read more »
We are under the protection
Maintain faith and unity as spiritual devotees.Human differences should not divide us; we are one family. Depression must be overcome by recognizing our shelter and peace. Global suffering is acknowledged, yet divine presence is constant. Spiritual practice connects everyone across distances. Over … read more »
Religion must be living
The cosmic self resides within the human form.The light of this self is found in the head, containing immense power and the entire cosmos in oneness. This truth is reflected in traditions like the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. The inquiry is … read more »
Do not be afraid
A message for the challenging times of the Kali Yuga.Protection begins with oneself, like securing your oxygen mask first to help others. We pray for blessings, peace, and harmony for all. True peace within creates peace for everyone. In this period, avoid certain forceful breathing … read more »
Give proper education
Children are the foundation of future culture.Today's children are tomorrow's culture. They will progress on a good path. A couple's union must be based on more than fleeting emotion, for such unions do not last. First, build a good family where parents … read more »
Positive life and health
Sattvic living and morning discipline confer protection and vitality.Historical calamities like pandemics and droughts have occurred, yet practitioners of yoga and vegetarianism remain resilient. A global inquiry revealed no infections among such practitioners during the recent pandemic, indicating the protective power of a pure … read more »