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Deepak
Dharma is the eternal, unchanging constitution of creation, not a mere thought or opinion.It is established before creation and is rooted in the Vedas, which are the speech of the divine. Action performed with dharma in mind is righteous karma; action without it is vikarma. The human journey passes … read more »
The roots of the parampara
A spiritual lineage provides the clear path, while lacking one leaves practitioners lost on a disappearing footpath.Without a paramparā, one is like an orphan, unable to perform ancestral rites or follow a true spiritual inheritance. A practitioner must follow a master who was also a disciple, creating a chain of knowledge and … read more »
Diwali Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Diwali is the festival of light, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.This ancient Vedic tradition celebrates the incarnation of divine light and the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. The lighting of lamps represents the inner soul and the spiritual light within every individual. … read more »
Message of the Deepak
The light of Diwali is the light of Brahman, the supreme truth.Bhagavan Sri Rama established a system of spirituality and satsang. His return to Ayodhya after fourteen years is celebrated as Diwali. This light is lit in every heart through forgiveness and acceptance. It destroys negative thoughts … read more »
How to get freedom
Jaya is a selfless blessing and victory over negative energy, bringing harmony and awakening the Maṇipūra Cakra through its resonant sound.We are all caught in the net of worldly illusion, prapañca, which is the endless cycle of problems and restlessness. To seek freedom, one must actively call for help, as illustrated by the person in a … read more »
Meditation from Jaipur
A closing practice integrates mantra, touch, and prostration to conclude meditation.Massaging the palms and face awakens sensory awareness. Placing the hands and head on the ground directs circulation toward the brain and senses. This influx of fresh blood provides energy and vitality. The sequence harmonizes physical … read more »
Contentment makes you happy
The Mūlādhāra cakra contains a seven-trunked elephant, symbolizing prosperity and the seven bodily constituents.Devas and Asuras churned the ocean for nectar, but first produced a deadly poison. Śiva drank and contained the poison, saving the world. This greed for nectar mirrors modern greed for resources like oil, which creates … read more »
Attachment is the problem
Life is a play of energy, leading to the necessity of renunciation.Energy governs all function; as it diminishes, so does everything else. This mirrors the seasons and the human lifespan: childhood, householder life, retirement, and final monastic renunciation. Worldly collections become burdens with age, mere dust collectors. … read more »
A Welcome and Discourse on Śiva, Śakti, and Kuṇḍalinī
The nature of Śiva, Śakti, and Kuṇḍalinī is the foundation of creation.Śiva is pure consciousness, the ultimate truth and liberation. Śakti is the divine energy, the power behind all activity, thought, and life itself. Without Śakti, consciousness is inert; they are inseparable. Kuṇḍalinī is that Śakti, a … read more »
Nadis and Chakras - energy channels and centers in the body
The subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the three primary nāḍīs, symbolically represented as sacred rivers.The 72,000 nāḍīs channel energy, with Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā being paramount. These correspond to the Ga gā, Yamunā, and Sarasvatī rivers. Their confluence symbolizes union and higher consciousness. Harmonizing these energies through practices like … read more »
Wonders of the human being
The human body is an inner rainforest containing the complete mystery of life.Different chakras exist within, just as different climates exist in forests globally. All facilities for self-realization are provided within this container. Modern technology imitates this inner wisdom; answers, like those from Google, mirror the knowledge stored … read more »
The five bodies - koshas
The human being is composed of five sheaths, from the physical to the blissful.These layers are the Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya Kośas. The first sheath is the body of nourishment, sustained by food which is life itself. The second is the sheath of vital energy, gained from … read more »
God realization
Yoga is the ancient science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul, leading to health and beyond.It originates from the primordial reality of space, consciousness, and energy. From nothingness, the first vibration emerged as the sound Aum, which is light and life. This cosmic consciousness multiplied into all creation. The human body … read more »
Resonance of the Atma
The universe is a resonant sound, and that resonance is Brahman.Beyond earthly noise, space holds a harmonious sound that fills the body with energy. We can only experience this resonance deeply through meditation and the astral body. Scientists record sounds like from the Sun, which is … read more »
Atma and the five bodies
We perceive and act through ten subtle senses.Five are senses of knowledge: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. All learning enters through these. Five are senses of action: speech, hands, feet, and the excretory and reproductive organs. These generate karma through deed, word, … read more »
Asana and Pranayama
Yoga is for body, mind, and consciousness, aiming for comfort, health, and balance.The essence is to feel comfortable and happy, not to compete or force the body. The yoga mat itself is called an āsana, meaning a seat or a comfortable posture. Health is foundational; without it, everything … read more »
Yoga for Body and Beyond: A Glimpse
Yoga for Body and Beyond is a science of union, harmonizing, and balancing body, mind, consciousness, and soul.Yoga means union and reunion. Its three principles are union, harmonizing, and balancing. Space is the mother’s body, consciousness the embryo within, and the third principle unites them. From a primordial wish to multiply came vibration, … read more »
The path of the human
Human life is a struggle to find the path back to our origin, like a river flowing to the ocean or rain seeking the sea.The soul travels through ages, and a human birth is a chance to return. We are all moving toward the light, bound by belief and destiny, which exists whether we accept it or not. Attachment leads … read more »
Value of the human
Self-inquiry begins by asking "how am I" before asking "who am I." Theory is insufficient without practice. The human intellect is a powerful tool requiring proper education. This essential human education comes primarily from parents, shaping one's nature for life. Humans are born as protectors, meant to … read more »
Self-inquiry meditation
Self-enquiry meditation involves two steps.First, ask "How am I?" to examine your qualities and character. Second, ask "Who am I?" to understand you are not the body, breath, mind, or intellect. Do not hide from this inquiry, for you and … read more »
Sri Alakh Puriji and Kalidas
Our lineage is rooted in Śiva, connecting us through stories that convey spiritual truths.Every saint has a lineage. Our seat traces back to the Himalayas and the kingdom of Alak Purī. A queen vowed her children would attain liberation. She taught her last son, Alarka, both kingship and spiritual … read more »
Different branches of the truth
Truth requires discernment to avoid harm.A truthful statement that causes injury is not the highest truth. One must find a middle path. A sage, asked by a hunter where a deer fled, faced a dilemma: truth leads to killing, a lie … read more »
Technology makes people lonely
Rāja Yoga reveals the distinction between a king and a saint.A king is adored only in his kingdom, but a saint is revered everywhere. Claiming kingship without others' acknowledgment holds no reality. Thus, first become king of yourself by mastering your body and mind. This inner … read more »
Remain with one Parampara
The discipline of Raja Yoga is the path of light.Raja Yoga is discipline from the first step to beyond death. The Vajranāḍī runs from the feet to the crown, grounding the body like a lightning rod. When the soul exits, it departs with immense speed, … read more »
Follow the Dharma
Rāja Yoga is the path of living with kingly consciousness, founded upon strict ethical conduct and the immutable law of karma.The first preparation is mastering the ten principles of yama and niyama. Ahiṃsā, or non-violence, is paramount. A story illustrates karma's precise mechanism: a priest was condemned for a crime he did not commit due to … read more »
Social education
Rāja Yoga's foundation is perfect social education, beginning with non-violence.This education consists of spiritual, ethical, and moral principles. Without it, one harms others through harsh speech and loses friends. A socially educated person is kind and humble, offering a seat to an elderly traveler. This … read more »
Don't share your divine experiences with all
Rāja Yoga begins with trust and servitude.The Rāja must trust all and trust none. A politician taught his son the first lesson by telling him to jump from a height. The son broke his limbs. The lesson: trust no one, not even … read more »
Ahimsa is the highest principle
Rāja Yoga connects one to the kingly principle, which is governance without abuse.Nature provides for need, not greed. A true ruler possesses yogic knowledge. Harmony in marriage reflects this unity, where husband and wife share one opinion and support each other as one soul. A story illustrates this: … read more »
Healthy nourishment
Nutrition must be understood from a holistic perspective beyond mere physical components.Four essential qualities define proper nourishment: the energetic and vitamin content, the individual quantity consumed, the food's inherent vitality, and the spiritual surroundings of the meal, such as prayer. The common view focuses only on vitamins … read more »
Humans must have discipline
Rāja Yoga is the yoga of discipline.Patañjali states: “Atha Yogānuśāsanam.” Anuśāsanam means discipline, and atha means now—begin at once. Nature grows disciplined; humans often act against human dharma. At Kedarnath, when disrespect and corruption spread, Śiva closed his eyes and Ga gā … read more »
You are the king
Yoga is a mighty tree of oneness.Jñāna Yoga is its branches, the beauty of non-dual knowledge. Rāja Yoga is the trunk, the strength and discipline of mastery. Bhakti Yoga is the humble devotion of the branches, offering shelter and service. Karma Yoga … read more »
Women can bring peace
The four yogic paths are interdependent, each requiring the others for fulfillment.Karma Yoga needs the knowledge of Jñāna, the devotion of Bhakti, and the discipline of Rāja. Bhakti Yoga requires the action of Karma, the understanding of Jñāna, and the structure of Rāja. These paths are united … read more »
Relationships between brothers and sisters
Rakṣā Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond of brotherhood and sisterhood.This festival reminds us of our fundamental relationships. It is a call to revive the pure, unconditional connections that form society's foundation. The bond between brother and sister exemplifies a love deeper than mere emotion, rooted … read more »
Anusthan, sadhana and upasana
Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined practice leading to freedom.Initially, it can seem difficult, requiring one to sit and repeat mantra all day. Yet it is a great blessing, a form of heaven where everything is done for you, allowing you to simply be with … read more »
Learn the original Sanskrit names
Preserving the original Sanskrit terminology is essential for maintaining the integrity of yoga's wisdom.Translating or changing these names alters their meaning and leads to the loss of the tradition. Every āsana, kriyā, and technique must be known by its Sanskrit name. For instance, Paścimottānāsana describes the stretching of the … read more »
Mana Saba Khoyo Re
The mind is lost in bad company.The mind loses everything through negative association, abandoning the Guru's shelter and creating obstacles in devotion. Worldly life is a dream-like illusion that distracts and creates forgetfulness. Desire is an unquenchable thirst, leading one endlessly like … read more »
Vishwaguruji's Birthday
The spiritual path requires surrender to the Guru and daily practice to receive and transmit divine light.Success comes only through the Guru's grace, not personal effort. Disciples share experiences of being called to serve, such as teaching yoga in new countries, which initially provokes fear. By following the Guru's instruction, fear dissolves … read more »
Learn the language of yoga
Good morning.Hari Om. Today is the birthday anniversary of our Master. A symbolic flower garland and shawl are offered. Dakṣiṇā comes from all disciples. Prince Alfred reminded not to ask what the Master can do for us, … read more »
The best medicine for a human is a human
Inner social education is about respect, awareness, and karma yoga.Respect originates within, through physical and mental discipline. One must keep dress and hair clean to be pleasant for others. To respect is to earn respect. Inner engineering means aligning actions with one’s mission without harming … read more »
Prakrti - The mother nature
A remedy for joint health and the duty of a teacher to connect with nature.A yearly treatment for joints involves a specific food preparation. Combine roasted fenugreek and whole wheat flour with ghee, almonds, jaggery, and spices to form laddūs. Consume one each morning for about a month during the … read more »
Knowledge is given to give further
True knowledge must be shared, or it is lost.There is only one knowledge with many branches. The best knowledge supports God's original creation, not manipulations that damage the planet. Man-made techniques create dependency, unlike God's perfect gifts given freely. Scriptures preserve knowledge, though some … read more »
The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Daily Life
The principle of yoga is to achieve harmony of body, mind, and soul through systematic practice in daily life.This is not a temporary emotional state but a disciplined path from basic to advanced understanding. Perfection comes only through relentless practice, as illustrated by ancient stories and the potter molding clay. The physical system balances … read more »
How we pollute our energy
The system of Yoga in Daily Life is a science of body, mind, and soul for holistic health.It spans all life stages and conditions. Teaching yoga requires awareness that students entrust their whole being. Instructions shape their consciousness and direction. Consciousness is a light containing awareness. The mind is temporary, functioning through resolution … read more »
Where to find God
The path to divine realization is opened not by intellectual knowledge but by pure devotion and sacrifice.Peace and bliss are attained through satsa g. One enters the kingdom of God through the gate of sacrifice, which for a seeker means abandoning bad habits and taking the divine name. A story illustrates this: … read more »
Eat for living
The Power of Prāṇa: Vital Energy and Spiritual Freedom.Natural living is lost, and with it vital prāṇa. Forest tribes survive days without food, stay ready to run, while city people weaken. City animals share this depletion. Artificial food and supplements poison the inner system. … read more »
Ujjayi Pranayam
Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma is a meditation technique that leads to sahaja samādhi and self-inquiry.The practice involves inhaling through both nostrils and exhaling through the mouth slowly. Apply ujjāyī mudrā by pressing the chin toward the chest. Breathe deeply, aware of the breath ascending and descending between the navel and … read more »
Devas and Asuras
The path of prāṇa is the inner churning to reach the nectar within.Prāṇāyāma consists of inhalation, exhalation, and retention; these three occur naturally in everyone. Specific breath techniques produce distinct effects on body, mind, emotion, intellect, and consciousness. The myth of ocean churning is a metaphor: the ocean … read more »
Do not change your Gurudev
The ultimate achievement depends solely on the Guru's grace.All spiritual practices are secondary to this divine grace. Even divine incarnations honored their gurus. The devotee must approach the divine with the helplessness of a crying infant to receive nourishment. Intellect alone is insufficient; it … read more »
Juga Juga Jivo - Gurupurnima 2016
JugaJugaJivoGP2016 Musical recording. … read more »
The original knowledge about the way to the Atma
The human body is a divine system requiring balanced prāṇa for self-realization.Satsa g transforms ignorance into knowledge. Reality is everlasting; the temporary is unreal. Attainment depends solely on grace. Prāṇa is the vital power. The body has 72,000 channels, with Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā as the … read more »