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Muladhara Chakra meditation
A guided meditation activates energy and balances the chakras.Begin by generating heat in the palms through rubbing and directing that energy to the brain and kuṇḍalinī. Physical postures like bending forward increase blood circulation to the head. Sitting in Vajrāsana helps balance the seven … read more »
Practicing with Kundalini
Kuṇḍalinī practice demands unwavering commitment over years, and the Mūlādhāra Chakra is its foundation.Kuṇḍalinī is not a brief or casual undertaking; it requires years of sustained effort. Perceiving physical movement or vibration in the spine signals psychic disturbance, not awakening. The practice must be deeply peaceful, drawing awareness into … read more »
Shiva and the Chakras
The master brings the nectar of immortality, liberating one from the cycle of life and death.Through this connection, one finds the divine within and achieves liberation while living. The Satguru bestows this knowledge, revealing the universe within the self and granting unending bliss. This wisdom is the true medicine. Memory is … read more »
Don't change the Master
The entire universe exists within the human being.All life, from water to sky, is one soul. Development occurs in physical form on Earth. The human system is like a car requiring an engineer; that inner engineer is you. External help and medicine are … read more »
Agya Chakra
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, a divine blessing beyond imagination.The universe is endless space containing consciousness, united by the principle of yoga, which means balance, harmony, and unity. From the first divine wish of multiplication arose the sound Aum, from which all creation manifested as … read more »
The path of happiness
The soul's journey is defined by two fundamental paths: ascent and downfall.Time is a human construct irrelevant to spiritual progress. The temporary body, composed of five elements, houses the soul for its development toward cosmic union. External help for inner problems is limited. Lasting happiness cannot be … read more »
Christmas Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji
The soul's journey is from form to the formless, from division to oneness.The source of creation is ancient and beyond human chronology, found in the Himalayas where spiritual roots connect to Śiva's kingdom. Divine manifestations appear across countless yugas, yet God has no form, mother, or father. Religions … read more »
Unity in spirituality
This is a time of global celebration and unity in divine praise.The message of oneness is spread through yoga, transcending all borders and divisions. Personal travels through many nations demonstrate this universal work. The essence of all religions is one God, though human ego creates conflict. The … read more »
Christmas Time
December is a month of divine happiness for gathering and rejoicing.This time originates from ancient harvest festivals where communities stored food and celebrated together. Such celebrations exist across cultures, like Holi in India or local festivals in Austria. This period creates a collective spiritual atmosphere. It … read more »
Prayer before eating
Food is a holy source of life and nourishment.The dried Panchkuta vegetable requires significant effort to harvest and prepare. Its ingredients, like guṇḍā, benefit the gums and joints. Cooking involves frying spices in oil, adding a mixed masala, and combining it with the pre-cooked … read more »
The Vedas
The Vedas are the holy scriptures of Sanātana Dharma, representing a vast river of knowledge.This knowledge was originally transmitted orally from master to disciple through Śruti, listening, and Smṛti, memory. In the Kali Yuga, human memory declined. To preserve the Vedas, the sage Vedavyāsa dictated them continuously. Gaṇeśa agreed to … read more »
Pranayama and the five elements
Prāṇa is life, sustained by breath and water.Practice prāṇāyāma diligently, inhaling through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth. Reduce food intake gradually over years, not through abrupt fasting, to build strength and oxygenate the body. Breath nourishes the 72,000 nerves, which are … read more »
The way to Sri Devpuriji's cave
A pilgrimage to a Himalayan cave reveals the indescribable nature of sacred space.The journey involves travel to high altitudes, requiring acclimatization and slow, careful walking. The entire region between Kedārnāth and Badrināth is imbued with the presence of the masters, felt rather than seen. The cave itself is … read more »
Regular yoga practice leads to good health
The yogic path advocates health and peace through conscious living.Completing this year, practitioners have progressed toward the highest goal. Peace is scarce in the world, and a vegan diet is advocated to care for nature and all creatures. The consensus for the planet is to … read more »
Keep your spirituality
The setting sun reveals the unceasing flow of time and the transmission of wisdom.Time does not pause, and the cycle of day into night is inevitable. A poet watched the sun sink and pondered its thoughts. The sun, shining all day, dims and prepares to dive into darkness. Old … read more »
Sri Alakhpuriji and the Himalayas
The Earth is a living, divine creation designed in perfect balance.Human activity disrupts this balance through mining, deforestation, and construction. The Himalayas are a young and holy mountain range, the abode of great saints and the manifestation of divinity. The saint Ālakpurījī embodies Śiva in the … read more »
The power of Mantras
The healing power of mantra and pure living is the central theme.Mantras from saints carry healing vibrations that positively affect earth, air, fire, water, animals, and humans. Sweet words spoken bring happiness to the speaker and listener. Negative words create suffering and disease. Plants respond to love … read more »
Satsang will bring us to the Aim
Reflection on Mahāprabhujī’s Mahāsamādhi.Different samādhis exist and require yoga under a master from the ancient lineage, like Alakhpurījī’s. The paramparā endures like a royal lineage: the seat remains, blessings flow through the chosen successor. The origin is Svayambhū Śiva, … read more »
Bhagwan Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji
Today marks the day of Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, Brahma Leena — the merging into the supreme Brahman.Brahman is eternal, unborn, undying, the everlasting light within all. It manifests as nirguṇa, the formless sky within, and saguṇa, the form, both merging in the devotee. Negative thoughts, lack of gurubhakti, and impurities block this … read more »
Advice for practicing Yoga
The foundation of spiritual practice is the purification of the body and its energy.Knowledge of the chakras must proceed systematically, as wrong knowledge will not lead to the goal. The physical body is composed of five elements: space, fire, air, water, and earth. These elements exist both inside and … read more »
The Soul’s Departure, Ancestral Rites, and the Path to Oneness
The soul’s departure, ancestral rites, and the path to oneness.When the soul leaves, the five elements remain, yet fire’s heat may still be there. The soul departs with the swiftness of a shooting star. In meditation, imagine that speed. A snake flashes past, leaving a … read more »
Meditation on Mahaprabhuji
A guided meditation using a devotional mantra.Close the eyes and take the mālā to repeat the sacred formula. Meditate on the divine form within the inner space, feeling the mantra's pure vibrational energy. Be aware of the shared presence in the hall … read more »
You have to have a Master key
The universe within mirrors the cosmos, and sound is the resonant power connecting all.Life passes swiftly, and we run with it. The body contains the entire universe; what is not in the cosmos is not within us. The self and the universe are one. The great Siddha spoke of … read more »
Sound and resonance
Sound's resonance affects us regardless of understanding.Nāda, or divine sound, creates influence through its quality, like music from a flute or Mozart. This resonance interacts with our ten indriyas, the five organs of perception and five of action. Sound travels through air, … read more »
Follow the Guruvakyas and practice
The essence of spiritual life is consistent practice within a supportive community.Our tradition's bhajans contain the complete path. True progress requires personal effort, not merely listening. Association shapes habit: spiritual company fosters spirituality, while negative influences divert you. Many attend lectures but avoid practice, which is like … read more »
The way to a happy and healthy life
Festivals reflect life's spiritual, cultural, and social dimensions, yet we have divided the one truth of God into many branches through language and politics.We must respect outer ceremonies while cultivating inner purity. Our health and lifespan are determined by our nourishment and lifestyle, not merely medicine. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life—it teaches sāttvic living through proper diet and … read more »
Practice and try to purify your karma
Spiritual practice requires vigilance and faith to remain uncorrupted.Some individuals spread negativity like infection, causing others to fall from wisdom. Stay close to the Guru's shelter for protection, as some grains avoid being ground by staying near the mill's central pillar. Do not carry … read more »
Maya is a big cheater
The planetary influences and days of the week affect all beings, not just humans.Constellations and lines on the body, like those on the foot sole, indicate influences. Destructive patterns in a person can bring unrest to an entire household. The illusion of Māyā is a great cheat, depicted as … read more »
Swara Yoga
Svara Yoga is a profound practice aligning breath with life's rhythms.For the sincere practitioner, it is a simple sadhana, yet difficult for the mere trier. This discipline reveals indications of past, present, and future. It involves understanding the flow of the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna nadis. … read more »
Practicing with AUM
The navel is the center of the universe.Our origin and roots are there, where the soul resides. From that single point, everything multiplies like a tree from a seed. The resonance of the entire universe is concentrated in the navel; it is the … read more »
Pranayama calms down the emotions
Yoga requires strict discipline and practice to succeed.Announcements are made, but discipline is not followed. Special seating should not exist; everyone should rotate. Sannyāsīs are not exempt and must also work, like cleaning the garden. Work with the earth is essential for health … read more »
Karma and destiny
The soul's journey after death is governed by divine justice.Upon death, every being faces judgment by Yamarāja, the lord of death, and Dharmarāja, the lord of righteousness. Yamarāja's messengers retrieve souls, often involving struggle for those attached to life. Modern medicine can prolong the body's … read more »
Sound can guide us
Sound and its resonance, nāda, are a profound spiritual path.Sound and color generate immense energy affecting the body. Rāga means resonance, but also implies attachment and duality. This sound is Nāda Yoga. One must understand it; otherwise, it is merely noise. An instrument is holy … read more »
Meditation with flute
Harmony Through Rāgas: A Flute Meditation Spending ten to fifteen minutes every day just with yourself is recommended.Music creates an environment that supports this. It is easy to pay attention to sound. No real concentration is required; it is difficult not to pay attention. The sound captures attention for an extended period. Sound … read more »
Practice and eat healthy food
Yoga requires holistic knowledge of practices like āsana and of natural remedies.Specific postures like Sarvā gāsana benefit the entire body, especially the thyroid, spine, and circulation. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā aids digestion and prevents constipation when performed correctly, such as on an empty stomach. However, these inverted poses must … read more »
Why we do Anusthan
Anuṣṭhāna is a dedicated spiritual practice undertaken for a specific purpose.One makes a sa kalpa, a promise to oneself, for spiritual development, health, success, or family harmony. It is often performed for the well-being of one's spouse, fostering oneness and understanding in the household. The practice … read more »
Practicing for the animals
The soul's journey is determined by karma, the law of action and reaction, as it moves through the five sheaths of being.The physical body dissolves at death, but the soul continues, viewing its accumulated actions. This karma, like a boomerang, returns to its source. The soul is identical in all beings, from an elephant to a bacterium. … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life is everywhere in the world
Yoga in Daily Life is a unifying light spreading globally.This system connects East and West, now reaching China. The initial journey faced obstacles, as prevalent yoga there focuses on gymnastic feats, not inner strength and stress relief. A student from China shares her challenging journey … read more »
Explanation of Shank Prakshalan kriya
Haṭha Yoga practices purify the body and awaken energy to support all spiritual paths.Aspirants seek happiness and health, finding a primary yoga path according to their nature—Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, or Jñāna—yet all paths are interconnected. A strong, healthy body is essential, cultivated through Haṭha Yoga's cleansing techniques. These include … read more »
Going to Brahmaloka
The foundation of practice is essential, regardless of one's level.The complete system of yoga begins with basic exercises, which are more beneficial than advanced postures. Even advanced practitioners must regularly return to foundational practices for proper preparation and health. The science of prāṇāyāma also requires … read more »
The Master key
The essence of learning is not in theory but in practice and direct transmission from a master.Tons of theory cannot compare to a gram of practice. You gain knowledge from lectures, but retention is low; one may only remember ten percent. True understanding requires concentration, which is fleeting for the modern mind. … read more »
Harmonious life and successful sadhana
Harmony and sādhanā begin by mastering the present moment.The past is gone and the future is not here; dwelling on either wastes the precious now. Modern distractions, especially mobile phones, isolate individuals and fracture family connection, teaching a life of solitary desire. This fosters … read more »
Manas and family life
The mind is the central sheath governing life.Our being is a replica of Brahman, composed of five elemental sheaths. The Anandamaya Kośa handles the Vijñānamaya Kośa, which indirectly handles the Manomaya Kośa. These three function together inseparably. The mind is the house of … read more »
The soul and sound
The soul is the sixteen-fold Puruṣa resting at the center of the five sheaths, and inner sound—silence itself—is the direct path to realize it.The soul is not any of the sheaths: food, prāṇa, mind, intellect, or bliss. At the core of these coverings abides the Ṣoḍaśī Puruṣa, a sixteen-characteristic being. In the beginning, only darkness and the substance Brahma … read more »
Speech and communication
The universe is created from sound, and our speech is a powerful creative force.Life is constant communication. The fundamental element is Vāk, meaning both speech and the underlying substance of reality. Modern science and the Vedas agree the universe consists of matter and energy, which are interchangeable with sound. … read more »
Purify your body and eat proper food
Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a regenerative practice akin to Kāya Kalpa, renewing the body and spirit.Practicing collectively provides mutual energy and support, preventing the isolation and difficulty of solitary practice. This process purifies the body's five elements. The natural environment, such as a meadow with an old tree, radiates vital energy … read more »
Yoga Nidra with Vishwaguruji in the open air
Connect with the healing power of the five elements through direct earth contact and conscious breath.Lie down and relax. Feel the earth's subtle vibrational energy through your heels, palms, and arms. The sun's energy comes through the earth. Touching the earth daily can heal diseases and remove allergies. Feel your breath … read more »
The Thirsty Horse and the Path of Spirituality
The human soul seeks direction amidst universal stress, which persists from childhood through old age despite our efforts.We are like a thirsty horse frightened by the noise of a water pump; to drink, we must accept the noise. Our spiritual thirst must be quenched within the world's clamor. Time is an unstoppable reality, … read more »
Karma and liberation
The grandparents of the forest teach us about karma and the world's balance.Vegetation is essential for life, and ancient trees are loving grandparents. Good karma from non-violence leads to Svarga Loka, a temporary heaven. Bad karma from harming creatures leads to Naraka Loka. Liberation comes only through the … read more »
Questions to Gulabji
A clear life goal is essential to quiet the mind and make existence fruitful.Without purpose, one lives like the dead. The mind is constantly agitated by sensory desires, like waves. To clear it, one must have a definite aim, just as a traveler focuses only on the road to … read more »