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Awakening of the knowledge
The light of awareness is received through the bond of grace.Prayer is a dialogue with the Gurudeva, not a silent standing but an engagement with voice. Consciousness is that which is awake; the unconscious is not aware. An awakened one sees danger and alerts those asleep. … read more »
The health of the bones
Holy water is a gift of purification for all occasions, representing positive thought and clean energy.Physical and mental dust are constant, requiring regular cleansing like washing the hands. The body's skin is a sensitive, self-cleaning organ that must be cared for naturally. Avoid artificial products like commercial creams, lipsticks, and soaps … read more »
How to think of black magic
Fear is an illusion created and exploited by those claiming power over magic and ghosts.People are frightened by tales of black magic and spirits. Many claim they can remove such curses. If you believe in God, then trust that God provides only good. Yet, some seek power for money and … read more »
How to sing Bhajan correctly
Control is the foundation of spiritual practice.Moment-to-moment control of the senses and mind is essential. In group singing, follow the lead singers precisely; do not sing out of turn. This discipline trains control. Lack of control disturbs the peace of satsa g … read more »
How to become a Sanyas
The path of sannyāsa is an authentic inner transformation, not merely adopting external dress.True renunciation requires the color of the dress to be within the heart, marking the beginning of real practice. Modern life presents many distractions, from transient relationships to complex societal systems that obscure the eternal. The … read more »
A Guided Meditation on Oṁ and the Four Stations
A guided meditation on chanting Oṁ through four stations of consciousness.Sit comfortably with a straight spine and relax. Close the eyes to see within. The chant begins at the navel, the source of one's roots and consciousness. The resonance expands from the navel to the heart … read more »
The Five Stages of Mantra Practice
Mantra practice unfolds through five distinct stages.The first stage is Likhita, the written mantra, which requires correct form to preserve meaning. The second is Vācika, the vocalized pronunciation of that written form. The third stage is Upāṁśika, where the mantra is articulated … read more »
Meeting of the past and present
This gathering marks the transition of time, where the past meets the present and an unknown future is born.The moment of midnight symbolizes a new beginning, a child arriving. The true lesson concerns how to navigate this passage. Obsession with the past is dangerous and can pull one down. Fixation on an unseen future … read more »
Christmas satsang in Strilky
A Christmas reflection on blessing, non-violence, and divine victory.Blessing is immortal, unchanged across all ages. We gather to contemplate divinity and the removal of negative karma. Many saints have appeared; today we remember Jesus. His birth brings a unity where no one is an … read more »
I am Shiva
The concept of a New Year reveals the eternal, unchanging Self.Calendars and dates are human constructs for worldly life. For the Ākāśa and the ātmā, there is no time or change. The Self is unmovable, unbreakable, everlasting, spotless, and without form. While various cultures celebrate different … read more »
Welcoming the new year
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.There are a lot of chemicals and wood in paper. We are causing pollution by using this paper in order to wrap presents. It’s important to learn and follow the ethical rules. Prayer has a strong … read more »
Meditation from Strilky
A guide to self-enquiry meditation through the observation of the five bodies and the mantra So'haṁ.Settle comfortably with a straight spine. Chant Oṁ to send positive vibrations into space. Withdraw awareness from the external world and observe your thoughts, asking if they are necessary. Systematically feel and analyze the five sheaths: … read more »
Mantra for harmony
Mantra is the power of mind and speech, rooted in the word 'man' for mind.Fear is a dominant power residing permanently within us from childhood, extending to learning, work, and relationships. This fear can be invoked by a single word, a 'mantra' of threat. Speech holds immense power; a wife's … read more »
Practice yoga like a cosmic dance
Wellness is achieved through sattvic living and non-violence, beginning with non-violence towards oneself.Illness often stems from violating natural laws, particularly in diet. We must eat to live for perfect health, not live merely to eat. Ancient wisdom prescribes mantras to purify our atmosphere and bless our food, cultivating … read more »
Yoga and the five bodies
The individual is the king of the kingdom constituted by the five sheaths: the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss bodies.Within this kingdom exist the ten sense organs and countless beings like cells and habits. The king, the soul, must govern through discipline, not become enslaved by citizens like negative habits or uncontrolled senses. Negligence leads … read more »
Control your energy and mind
The human journey is governed by the five sheaths and the balancing principles of sun and moon.A person should be like a tree, giving shade and fruit to all. The special feature is the living Master, present for everyone. Life involves 8.4 million creatures, with humans possessing higher intelligence for discerning good. … read more »
Confidence
Faith and single-pointed focus are essential on the spiritual path.Without trust, all practices are futile, like abandoning your own car for another. Disciples must hold to their given mantra with confidence; otherwise, they will be cheated and remain restless. Many are distracted by other masters … read more »
We should not be selfish
The spiritual path requires navigating life's currents with devotion and focused effort.The Guru is the ferry to cross the ocean of existence. Sādhanā is the river with calm and turbulent waves that must be navigated. Ego causes the ferry to sink unnoticed. Yoga is the work on … read more »
Follow the Path
The spiritual path, the guide, and the final goal are one.Yoga is the journey of an entire lifetime and beyond, for many may not reach Cosmic Consciousness in this one. We begin on the path early and must remain steadfast upon it. If one stays on … read more »
Pranayama and chanting OM
A guided meditation on breath, mantra, and the correct pronunciation of Oṁ.Sit in a relaxed yogic posture with a straight back. Concentrate solely on the inhalation and exhalation. Coordinate a personal mantra with the breath, half on the inhale and half on the exhale. Maintain this focus, … read more »
There is only one Life
Yoga is life, encompassing all beings.The human form is a rare gift with a special duty. God grants freedom, but actions carry consequences: good deeds lead to the divine, and bad deeds lead to suffering. The five sheaths, or kośas, constitute … read more »
Yoga, chakras and mantra
Yoga is the science of union and the balanced foundation of creation.Before creation, the five elements existed separately yet balanced in endless space, alongside universal consciousness. Harmonizing these principles is the first point. Creation begins from the primordial resonance, the sound Oṁ, which is everywhere and considered … read more »
Understand your Atma
The soul's path is confused by ancestral imbalance.Disrupted family lines create inner conflict, preventing the soul's straight journey. This confusion mirrors nature: water reclaims its path, birds follow ancestral routes, and grafted plants bear fruit but no fertile seed. Human life mirrors this; … read more »
Evening Satsang from Martin
A gentle yoga practice for the elderly is essential for health and happiness.The physical and spiritual aspects of yoga sustain a whole life. Offer free civic classes for the elderly, bringing them joy and receiving their blessings. Practice simple movements while seated on a chair. Begin with slow … read more »
Blessing for Martin
This gathering celebrates the opening of a divine āśram and the shared work of the past year.A story is told of a miraculous cave where a voice warns that taking something leads to regret, yet taking nothing leads to greater regret. This mirrors the opportunity within a project; some participate more, some … read more »
Asana and Pranayama practice
Morning exercises and breathwork for physical ease and mental clarity.These movements are for the shoulders, back, spine, and hips. They are not difficult and bring relaxation. Maintain balance by keeping feet slightly apart if needed. Perform movements slowly, not quickly. Stretch upward to aid digestion. … read more »
What are we thinking about our being?
The soul is the sovereign ruler of the inner kingdom, the body.We are sinking in thoughts born from desire. Life grows shorter while we focus on the body. The soul ascends and descends, drawn to experience the world. In the womb, the soul is imprisoned, destined to … read more »
Meditation from Vienna
A guided meditation on the sound Oṁ and its journey through four stations of consciousness.Sit comfortably with a straight spine and relax. Close the eyes to see within. The chant originates from the navel, the source of one's roots and consciousness. This resonance expands endlessly beyond all borders, expanding one's … read more »
Bhajans from Bari Khatu
The one who gives darśan is in the highest position.The true Guru occupies this supreme state. The Guru's grace is the root of liberation. Devotion is fixed at the Guru's feet. The fundamental worship is of the Guru's feet; the root mantra is the Guru's … read more »
Fakirs walk on fire
The tradition of Siddhas is ancient and continues through blessings.This Agni Nartya, the fire dance, is part of that Siddha tradition, established here by great spiritual authority. The lineage includes revered figures like Kapila Muni, with accounts found in scripture. The Namokāra Mantra honors all … read more »
God Vishnu and God Shiva
The story illustrates how greed tests devotion.Nārada observes human suffering and prosperity. Lakṣmī claims all devotees are hers, prompting a test with Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu, disguised as a simple sādhu, is welcomed devoutly by a merchant. Later, Lakṣmī arrives appearing extraordinarily wealthy. The … read more »
The Glory of Rāma and the Eternal Dharma
The glory of God Rāma and the wisdom of ancient scriptures are revealed through devotion and discipline.The sage Vālmīki was transformed by continuously chanting the divine name Rām, even when he mispronounced it. He entered deep samādhi for many years, and upon awakening, he perceived the complete life of Rāma. He recorded … read more »
Meditation from Vep
A guided meditation harmonizes the five sheaths and elements through focused awareness.Relax the entire body from head to toes. Direct all thoughts, feelings, and energy to the origin at the navel, allowing the five elements to harmonize from that point. The mantra resonates spontaneously from the navel … read more »
Take care of your spirituality
The human body is a temporary instrument containing all elements and yogic paths for the journey to Brahmaloka.This journey is the Jīvātmā moving from the cosmic to the earthly and back. The complete science of yoga is within us, yet Jñāna Yoga alone is dry knowledge; it is like chewing a dry bone, … read more »
Preserving health
Health arises from proper nourishment, purification, and governing the inner self.The root of disease, including cancer, is diet. Modern medicine uses chemicals the natural body rejects. Veganism is praised for avoiding animal suffering, though even vegetables and honey are now compromised. True healing comes from seasonal, … read more »
The reality is within you
The spiritual path requires unwavering discipline and grace, not transient seeking.A governor prioritized a blessing over lunch, knowing his breath was uncertain. This illustrates that spiritual practice must never be missed. Many seek quick liberation, but this yields nothing. True yoga is a complete human science, … read more »
Full Moon Satsang from Strilky
The full moon brings immense power, sweetness to vegetation, and calmness through fasting.Fasting balances health and emotions, and is observed with a sa kalpa, a vow directed to the Divine Mother or Śaktis, who possess great destructive power. During Navarātrī, a nine-night fast with milk and fruits is … read more »
Oneness with All
Yoga is an infinite ocean containing all treasures and life.It is the single reality that unites all existence and leads to infinity, making one united with all. Humans search endlessly for their origin, purpose, and destination, yet no philosophy or material science can provide these … read more »
Moon and Mind
The moon's influence and the science of constellations govern life.The moon balances the earth and affects minds, bodies, animals, and plants. Its phases influence activities like farming, haircuts, and yogic practice. Astrology based on the moon is considered more exact than solar-based systems. The precise … read more »
Importance of going to Satsang
Satsa g is the singular force that leads one upward.Human life is governed by two fundamental principles: uthāna, the path of development and ascent, and patana, the path of falling into destruction. These divergent paths originate from the company one keeps. Satsa g, the association … read more »
30th anniversary of Yoga in Daily Life in Slovenia
One sun, one breath, one language unites all.Thirty years marks a significant growth from seed to tree. The practice began with a seminar and the establishment of the first centers. The system has expanded to 108 locations with 150 certified teachers, serving thousands. … read more »
Find your soul in your heart
The seeds of yoga have grown for decades in these lands through grace and practice.The quality of the people here is immense spirituality, a search for God-realization. The practice of Yoga in Daily Life has spread this culture. Great blessings enabled its growth from small, humble beginnings. Everything described is … read more »
What does Holiness mean
Life is a spiritual education guided by a greater plan, not by our own designs.We are not the bosses of our life but artists in a divine play, receiving roles for this lifetime. We are one family moving through lives and places, developing spiritually. Education has two wings: material knowledge … read more »
Parama Guru Swamiji
The necessity of the Guru and the comprehensive system of Yoga in Daily Life form the path.The world is constantly sinking, and the Guru provides the protective boat of satsang. This association with good people and thoughts leads to the Divine. Without this guidance, one remains unaware and trapped in suffering. The … read more »
Slideshow - The origins of Alakananda
Alakananda Musical recording. … read more »
What Incarnation means
The one soul is our origin and destination, and Śiva is its unmanifest source.There is one who was not born from mother or father; that self-manifested one is Śiva. From the endless sound of "Eko'haṁ bahusyām"—I am one, I will multiply—the creation unfolded. First came sound, then light, then … read more »
Words express our devotion
Today is the holy day of divine incarnation.We show respect by marking the divine coming to earth. Divine names like Śiva, Braṣmā, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and Jesus are short and sweet. These are glories given to the one reality. Titles like doctor or … read more »
Together with Holy Guruji
Today we celebrate the incarnation of our beloved Holy Gurujī.Holy Gurujī and Swamijī were one heart and one soul. Gurujī performed all actions with perfect order and was deeply loved by Mahāprabhujī. His presence remains in his room and in his footprints. Meeting him was … read more »
What the natural environment gives us
The blessing of pure earth and air nourishes human life.This ancient apple garden thrives without pesticides or contaminated water, its deep soil providing coolness and sustenance. Walking barefoot on this earth connects one to its energy and provides natural acupressure. The wind carries the essence … read more »
Practising Asanas
There are five variations of Trikoṇāsana.Practice each according to your own capacity, not in competition. The posture benefits the kidneys, liver, digestion, and back muscles. However, do not practice it if you have problems with the hips, spine, discs, dizziness, epilepsy, … read more »