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Peace and bliss result from Satsang
Evening satsang for Yoga and World Peace with Vishwaguruji from Shiv Shakti Peeth Hindu Temple, New York, USA.Mahamandaleshwar Sri Harichander Puriji Maharaj and guest speakers are speaking about the Peace Conference hosted by UN Headquarters and about the ways to attain peace.
Around the World - Webcast from UN Headquarters
Yoga and World Peace Conference hosted by Sri Swami Madhavananda World Peace Council.UN Headquarters, New York, USA.
Meditation is the key
A satsang on holistic wellness, yoga philosophy, and sound meditation."According to the Vedas and according to spirituality, according to yoga, a name has great meaning." "Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul... yoga brings positive thoughts and that good feeling in the body … read more »
Chantiing A-U-M and Kundalini Shakti
Program at Vedic Temple with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.This place is like the center of the Universe. We need Vedic culture for the knowledge of how to be a human. According to the Upanishads, the first guru/God is the mother. The yogi is able … read more »
What is God?
A spiritual discourse on the nature of God, human divinity, and traditional wisdom."A child asks a mother or father, 'What is the horizon? How far is it?' Have you ever reached or gone to the horizon?" "Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa said to Arjuna: both are good, Nirākāra and Sākāra, the … read more »
The spiritual lineage
Celebration of Holi and satsang with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Goergia, USA.The consciousnes of the yogi can travel around the endless Universe. Nada Rupa Parabrahma - the form of the Supreme is sound. Our spiritual lineage started during Satya Yuga when Sri Alakhpuriji was living in the … read more »
The evolution of the Universe
A lecture on the cosmic origins and holistic science of yoga."The true beginning of yoga, its reality, its source, and how it came to be—this is the science of body, mind, and soul." "That yoga... must bring good health, balance, harmony, and oneness of body, mind, … read more »
How to practice meditaton
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.Meditation is the way to activate the hidden powers in humans that are dormant. There are certain postures developed by the ancient rishis. When we are meditating we are coming closer to ourselves. Vishwaguruji leads meditation … read more »
Holi Festival
A discourse on the mythological story of Prahlāda and Narasiṁha, explaining the origins of the Holi festival."There is a God, whether one believes or one doesn't believe. God incarnates, and there are two kinds of God's presence." "The story we are discussing is from several million years ago. Long ago, there was … read more »
Yoga practice gives us good health
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.What is in the universe is in our body. God gave everything to his children. Sarasvati is the goddess of wisdom. Without the five elements, we cannot survive. God cares for our life. God is Nirakar. … read more »
Meditation from Alexandria
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
Live webcast from Alexandria
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Alexandria, USA.
Yoga Nidra from Alexandria
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
The attributes of the Guru
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the guru and divine principles."If we remember Gaṇeśa, all our wishes will be fulfilled." "Gu means darkness, and ru means light. The guru is he who leads us from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge and wisdom." … read more »
The Sun Shines in the Kingdom of God: On Habit, Mind, and the Kośas
A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths (kośas), habit, and the nature of the mind."Whatever kind of habit you have, after a while, that will become your nature." "The mind is the reflection. Or in the pond, in the water pond, very nice, clean, and very still water. You look, … read more »
Karma and koshas
A spiritual discourse on the soul's journey, karma, and the five sheaths of being."When this all went back to the astral world, it was not easy... All the time in the astral world, the certain situation of the karma, the destiny, is going on." "God has given the humans … read more »
Do not eat animals
Evening program with Vishwaguruji in Vancouver, Canada.It is very rare for the soul to obtain a human body. We are destroying our planet; for our own comfort, we harm other creatures. Humans should not kill anyone and should not eat anyone. Ahimsa … read more »
The Viśuddhi Cakra and the Journey of Consciousness
A spiritual discourse on the Viśuddhi (throat) chakra, consciousness, and karma."According to this philosophy, there is karma, and karma is action. Action is day and night continuing. Everything we do with body and mind, with our emotion and our intellect, is collecting in a particular part … read more »
Merge into the ocean of immortality
Evening program with Vishwaguruji in Vancouver, Canada.Vishuddhi chakra is the highest point of the human consciousness. Lifelong practice is essential to awaken the supreme consciousness. As a human, we are very close to merging into the ocean of immortality. This ocean is … read more »
Prana is balancing our being
A spiritual discourse on the Viśuddhi chakra, karma, and human potential."Humans have freedom. This freedom means you are putting karma on yourself. You can do anything you want, but you then have to go through this karma." "Yoga is that science, the principle of uniting, harmonizing, … read more »
How cosmic energy is circulating in our body
A teaching session on the Vishuddhi (throat) chakra and the body's energy network."Our life, what we call life, is in the navel." "The Viśuddhi Chakra is a filter, purifying all the negative energy from our body." The instructor explains the complex energy system, focusing on the purifying role … read more »
Chakras in the human being
A lecture on the science of yoga, focusing on the kuṇḍalinī, the chakras, and specifically the Viśuddhi cakra."The definition of a chakra is a cycle, and chakra means turning." "Viṣ means poison. Everything negative, unpleasant, and harmful for us is a poison. The opposite is nectar, the good things." Swami Madhavanandji Bhagavan delivers … read more »
Vishuddhi chakra and stress
Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Vancouver, Canada.Yoga practice and Guru kripa are like a highway to our destination. All the emotional problems are blocked at the vishuddhi chakra. If we have a problem but we are trying to hide it, this affects … read more »
The Essence of the Vedas and the Generosity of Nature
A closing satsang and farewell address at a yoga retreat in Fiji."If you give good things, comfort, pleasure, and help in every aspect to every creature... good will come back to you." "Look at this tree, this coconut, the tiny grass on earth. You do not know … read more »
Questions and answers from Fiji
A satsang discourse on the guru's grace, spiritual practice, and protection from negative influences."Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Para Brahma." "Mantra mūlam guru vākyam: the best mantra is the teachings from the master." The lecturer addresses a gathering after a ten-day retreat, answering a question … read more »
Mahashivaratri satsang from Fiji
A spiritual discourse and storytelling session for Mahāśivarātri."Sanātana Dharma is the highway, the main road. Other paths are like small sticks you walk on with your feet; they will leave you in the forest after some time." "Lord Śiva said, 'You are such … read more »
Live webcast from Fiji
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.
Shiva and Parvati
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.When their good karma is finishing in Heaven, devas ask God to come to the earth as humans - as great bhaktas. A story about how Shiva tried to give immortality to Parvati.
Live webcast from Fiji
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.
The five elements in the world and in our body
A spiritual discourse exploring yoga, the elements, and devotion through teachings and a parable."How to understand God? Of course, we said all the Brahman, but what is that?" "Yoga means uniting, union... which unites the consciousness and space." The speaker delivers a wide-ranging talk, beginning with the chanting of … read more »
Calming down the vrittis
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Fiji.Through practicing Yoga your vrittis will be calm. A peaceful and calm environment helps your meditation. Brahmari pranayama is very good for our brain activities and gyan indriyas(senses). The five gyan indriyas are connected with the … read more »
Adoring the God
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, the nature of God, and sacred sound."If you think good, you get good. If you think bad, you get bad." "Oṁ Kī Rachanā Śarīre... Everything is created by that Oṁ." A spiritual teacher addresses a retreat, weaving observations of Fiji's natural beauty … read more »
Prana and Soul
A spiritual discourse on prāṇa, health, and yogic living."Prāṇa is life, and life is prāṇa. We can compare our prāṇa to our soul." "The first happiness or first wealth is good health. This is said in Āyurveda." Swami Ji explains the vital functions of … read more »
Chanting the AUM
A spiritual discourse on the sacred syllable Om and the path of Sanatana Dharma."Oṁ is Ādi and Anādi. In the Vedas, it is said, 'Nāda Rūpa Parabrahmā.' Nāda means the resonance; that resonance is the supreme." "Without Om, a mantra is like a body without a soul. Therefore, every … read more »
Practicing pranayama
A spiritual retreat in Fiji focused on prāṇāyāma and natural living."This air that we are inhaling... has a kind of purification of our vocal cords, which is very good here, very, very good." "The kava is a beautiful ceremonial drink... It is something that makes you … read more »
The Essence of Prasāda
A spiritual discourse on the meaning and significance of prasāda, or divine offering."Prasāda is not about quantity; it can be just a quarter of a grain of rice. It is about quality." "When you eat prasāda, it gives you good memory and removes fear. When you have eaten … read more »
Pranayama and the five bodies
A satsang on health, yoga philosophy, and the nature of desire."Yoga in Daily Life is for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health." "Man marā na mamatā marī. The mind will never die... Your desire will not die, and your mind also will not die." Swami Ji … read more »
Bhagwan Shiva in Fiji
A spiritual discourse on the sacred geography of Fiji."On this island resides Bhagavān Śiva. There is a beautiful mountain between Raki Raki and Nandi... this divine Śakti is residing on that mountain." "At the peak of that mountain, there is a beautiful lake, akin … read more »
Thinking of Gurudev
A satsang discourse on the spiritual meaning of a guru's Mahāsamādhi."Whenever there are devotees who think on me, I will be there ready to help them." "The moment we mentally connect our feelings and our bhakti with Gurū Dev, he is present." A speaker addresses the … read more »
Developing human qualities
A spiritual discourse on the distinction of human life, focusing on the concepts of puṇya (pious merit) and pāpa (sin)."Human life has different rules. These different rules were given by humans. Among humans, it is the great spiritual saints who primarily understood what it means to be human." "Pāpa means sin, and puṇya means pious. … read more »
The Seeker and the Many Wells
A spiritual discourse using parables to illustrate the pitfalls of the seeker's path and the nature of true practice."Similarly, you were wondering about this master and that master... if you have stayed so many years in one place and done your sādhanās, today you will be the wise one." "Ek sāje, sab sāje. If … read more »
Live webcast from Wellington
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Wellington, New Zealand.
Resonance is God
A spiritual discourse weaving together health, tradition, and subtle anatomy."It is said it is better that we should have natural cloth and not plastic." "Natural treatment, natural movement, natural breathing, natural eating, etc., can keep our life long and healthy." The speaker delivers a wide-ranging … read more »
Stress comes from emotional problems
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Wellington, New Zealand.Yoga means life. Stress comes from emotional problems. We need proper education and it is possible to get it in the lap of the mother. Removing stress and renewing energies of the body is possible through … read more »
How to release stress
Public lecture of Vishwaguruji from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand.Our psychological problems are often connected to a certain fear. Yoga is a solution for removing fear and stress. Vishwaguruji explains the proper chanting of AUM and how to balance the two hemispheres of the brain/nervous … read more »
Morning Sadhana with Vishwaguruji
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Raumati Beach, New Zealand.Vishwaguruji leads a complete morning practice session with sarva hitta asanas, brahmari pranayama, relaxation and AUM chanting. Improve memory by drinking almonds, honey and milk.
Yoga brings balance between space and consciousness
A spiritual discourse on cosmic cycles, consciousness, and the rarity of human life."Now is the Kali Yuga, called the Iron Time or Darkness... It is a time full of sin, and when this pot is filled up, it will not only flow out but explode." "Spirituality means purity, … read more »
Brahmari Pranayam and Kapalabhati
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand.Brahmari pranayam and kapalabhati relieve stress and headache. Practical guidance for correct practice of brahmari pranayam, kapalabhati and AUM chainting.
How to use the mantra to release the stress
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand.Stress is created by our response to the outer world. Yoga is one of the best ways to live a happy and healthy life. Emotional problems and pollution can create diseases such as cancer. We need … read more »
Harmonizing the layers of our being
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand.There are five layers or bodies (kosha) of our being: the physical body, the energy body, the mind, knowledge and desire. We are able to balance and harmonize these functions by practising yoga regularly.Vishwaguruji explains Brahmari … read more »