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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 »
Learning in the Gurukul
The Gurukul provides traditional education rooted in Indian culture and spirituality, distinct from modern commercial systems.Education began with the ṛṣis, and the first university was Takshilā in India. Our Gurukul adopts students as Jñānaputra, offering free education. The ancient Pītāmbara uniform symbolizes purity and focus. True education is cultural, ethical, and … read more »
Gurupurnima from Jadan
Guru Pūrṇimā celebrates the sacred relationship between master and disciple, a force transforming the age.This festival, observed globally, signifies a shift towards peace. Bharat is a land of profound spirituality and culture, where non-violence is the supreme principle. Its rivers and earth are revered as mothers, a unique testament to … read more »
The beauty of the Himalayas
The Himalayas hold the sacred kingdom of Śrī Ālagpurījī, a place of divine energy described in scripture.Traveling there is challenging, with paths often blocked and basic comforts absent. The high altitude brings purity and a different prāṇa. Specific sites like Ga gotrī, the source of the Ga gā, and mountains named for … read more »
Yoga practice with children
A joyful closing practice integrates review, gratitude, and communal connection.The session begins with chanting and a playful nursery rhyme to wake the sun, celebrating the learning of love for the sun, friends, and animals. The physical practice reviews immunity-strengthening āsanas learned during the seminar, encouraging … read more »
What is a kriya?
The essence of kriyā and Haṭha Yoga is explained.Kriyā means any action or happening. Inhalation, exhalation, digestion, rain, and decomposition are all kriyā. Movement is either creative or destructive kriyā. In Haṭha Yoga, specific yogic practices are called ṣaṭ karma, the six cleansing actions. … read more »
Sutra Dhauti
Haṭha Yoga techniques purify the body and strengthen the digestive fire.Netī uses water or purified cow urine for nasal cleansing. Dhauti cleanses the alimentary canal; Sūtra Dhauti involves swallowing a cloth, while Jala Dhauti, or Kuṇḍjalakriyā, involves drinking and expelling salty water. These practices remove impurities … read more »
Adi Shankaracharya and Advaita Vada
Yoga purifies prāṇa and leads to meditation, which opens the door to higher consciousness.Modern science gradually accepts ancient wisdom, such as the existence of the astral body containing memories after death. The day will come when daily yoga and reading holy books about love and non-violence become essential for … read more »
Neti and Kapalabhati
Master the six techniques of Haṭha Yoga, beginning with Netī.Netī cleans the nostrils. Jala Netī uses lukewarm salt water. After it, practice Kapālabhāti Prāṇāyāma to expel water from the sinuses and oxygenate the brain. Perform this only from the stomach. Practice Netī and Kapālabhāti in … read more »
Yoga unites space and consciousness
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, uncreated order governing all existence.Everything perceived and the body's functions operate within this timeless principle. Yoga is the union of the individual self with the supreme consciousness, hindered only by ignorance. Knowledge unites; ignorance divides. The aim is oneness. True … read more »
Successor of the Guru Gadi
The discourse examines the nature of spiritual adherence through the lens of mantra, lineage, and the distinction between self-will and guidance.Prāṇa is the vital force that unites the elements, and mantra is its sacred instrument. True adherence is defined not by labels but by faithful practice within a living tradition. Many religions establish fixed borders and … read more »
The meaning of Bhajan
The essence of bhajan, mantra, and prāṇa is explored.Bhajan is not merely singing but the inner repetition of God's name with devotion, encompassing prayer, meditation, and all actions offered to God. Poetry contains wisdom, asking and answering questions. Mantra is a potent seed containing … read more »
How the food and relationships affect our being
Prāṇa is the vital energy and consciousness that sustains all life.Its quality is directly influenced by the nourishment we consume, which extends beyond the physical. The origin of our food carries an energetic imprint. Consuming food obtained through exploitation, such as from child labor, introduces negative … read more »
40 years of the Divine Light in Vienna
A divine light has been burning for forty years at the Mother Center in Vienna, spreading its power worldwide.This center is the seat of the spiritual lineage and is connected to several United Nations NGOs focused on peace, environment, and spirituality. These global activities are balanced with the spiritual headquarters in India. The organization … read more »
The importance of mothers having a good diet
Prāṇa depends on diet, harmony, and environment.Balance prāṇa first through a Sattvic, vegetarian diet that nourishes blood, nerves, and bones. The foundation of health begins with the mother's diet before and after childbirth, supporting the child's development and her own recovery. Family … read more »
Our world is surviving thanks to Holy Saints
The sacred Himalayan realm of Alak Purījī is a living spiritual lineage.The great poet Kālidāsa described this vast kingdom. It is the source of the Alaknandā River, which merges with the Bhagirathi at Dev Prayāg to form the complete Ga gā. This is the abode of siddhas … read more »
Preparation for advanced postures
Preparing the body and mind is essential for Kriyānuṣṭhāna.Discipline is required, not all must perform advanced postures like a handstand. A foundational requirement is the ability to sit motionless for a minimum of one hour, cultivating kāya-sthairyam for a steady mind. Physical preparation over … read more »
Guru is here for the whole world
The Guru principle is the universal light of knowledge within, not a physical form or cultural possession.All beings have a guide. The true self is the immortal Ātmā, a spotless diamond within the perishable body. Realization of this oneness is the aim of human life. This supreme Brahman is pure bliss and … read more »
There is prana in every creature
We continue our deep study of prāṇa, the vital force.Modern yoga is often reduced to mere postures and quick certifications, but true yoga is the ancient science of harmonizing body, mind, and soul. Our training aims to create masters, not just teachers. You learn the … read more »
Yoga, the inner engineering
The inner mechanism requires understanding nourishment and energy for self-knowledge.Life's symbols contain wisdom. The five bodies constitute our being, from the physical to the causal. Energy is singular but functions diversely, present in food, water, air, and earth. The body possesses an automatic balancing mechanism. … read more »
Vajra Nadi
The Vajranāḍī is the root of immunity and the regulator of prāṇa.Yogic science describes a network of 72,000 nāḍīs through which prāṇa, or life energy, flows. Modern medical science often conflicts with this view, denying the existence of these channels and the central nāḍīs: Iḍā, Pi galā, … read more »
Prana and Kundalini
The Vajranāḍī is the foundational energy channel governing immunity and consciousness.Prāṇa flows through 72,000 nerves, with cosmic energy entering via the Sahasrāra and distributed by the Suṣumnā, Iḍā, and Pi galā. The Vajranāḍī, originating between the big and second toes, is the root stabilizing this entire … read more »
Three levels of the consciousness and prana
The nature of prāṇa and consciousness is explored.Consciousness shifts through waking, deep sleep, and dream states. The precise mechanism and the role of prāṇa in these transitions are subtle. Mastery over the dream state is a path toward samādhi, achieved through specific practices … read more »
Awakening of the consciousness
Consciousness is pure and cannot be manipulated.It manifests in three states. The waking state, jagrata, involves awareness of the external world. A deeper awakening is Self-Realization, where one knows the ātman. The deep sleep state, suṣupti, is essential for rest, yet a … read more »
How prana is functioning
The strength of prāṇa and the law of karma govern our life.Depression arises when awareness falls deep, creating feelings of hopelessness or guilt. The law of karma states you cannot run from problems; suicide does not solve them. One must go through difficulties, surrender, and pray for … read more »
Purify your prana
The nature of prāṇa is difficult to explain.Prāṇa is life, distinct from oxygen. When the soul leaves the body, the prāṇa departs as well; the body is declared dead. These two are very close, perhaps one within the other. Once prāṇa leaves, it … read more »
Pranayam brings you close to your soul
Prāṇāyāma is the spiritual science of life force.Prāṇa is the universal source of life, given freely by the divine to all creatures. True spirituality is equal vision towards all beings, not confined to religion. Humanitarian concepts often discriminate, focusing solely on humans while … read more »
The way Gurudev is teaching
True spiritual knowledge arises from practice and the Guru's grace, not from books or intellect alone.This wisdom flows through an unbroken lineage. The master, like a tree, provides shelter without seeking followers. Many practitioners are lost because they lack a true master or fail to follow instructions. Mere theory is worthless … read more »
Pranayama and spirituality
The science of prāṇa and the practice of Kriyā govern the journey of consciousness.Prāṇa and Apāna are two forces within the body. Their union in the Maṇipūra chakra during sound vibration allows consciousness to ascend. This pure prāṇa flow merges the Iḍā and Pi galā channels into the Suṣumnā, … read more »
Prana is life energy
Prāṇa is the vital force sustaining life beyond apparent death.A young man declared dead after a cobra bite was placed in the Ga gā, yet returned after fourteen years. His prāṇa entered a deep samādhi, halting breath so water could not enter his lungs, preserving … read more »
Chandra Bhedan Pranayam
Prāṇāyāma is a vital science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul.Many practitioners are unfamiliar with yogic terms like prāṇāyāma, mistaking yoga for mere physical exercise. A complete system includes āsanas, breathwork, and meditation for holistic health. Prāṇa is life force, inhaled through the entire body, not … read more »
Go back to Nature
The body is a composite of five elements housing the soul, which finds comfort within it.We fear death because the soul is not eager to leave this vessel. While we may intellectually know we are the eternal Self, we are attached to the physical form. Therefore, care for this body, which … read more »
Kayakalapa
Prāṇa is the vital force in all existence.Everything lives from prāṇa. Water needs prāṇa to flow and not stagnate. A sādhu should be moving, not attached to one place. Yet, it is also said water should stay in one place but be deep, … read more »
Practicing pranayam
Prāṇāyāma is the technique to calm the restless mind and achieve concentration.The vṛttis, or restless thoughts, prevent meditation. You cannot control these thoughts directly. By controlling desires and expectations through prāṇāyāma, the vṛttis are calmed. This practice involves focusing on the breath and the center of the … read more »
Pranayam and peace
Prāṇāyāma leads the practitioner to profound peace and samādhi.It calms the mind's waves, enabling deep concentration. This concentration becomes a steady flame, leading to meditation. In meditation, the knower, knowledge, and object merge into oneness. This process culminates in samādhi, a state of bliss … read more »
Prana in food
Prāṇa is the vital essence sustained through breath and nourishment.Prāṇāyāma regulates this life force. Do not practice breath retention without months of preparatory inhalation and exhalation, as it harms the respiratory system. This exercise fills the body's tissues with prāṇa, whose deficiency causes aging. Physical … read more »
Prana and pranayam
The science of prāṇāyāma addresses the profound pollution of our existence.Prāṇa, the vital energy, is managed through three processes: Pūrak (inhalation), Rechak (exhalation), and Kumbhak (retention). Sanskrit, the language of this science, resonates deeply, expanding consciousness. Our existence relies on the five elements, with the earth … read more »
Practicing the second version of Khatu Pranam
The time has come to demonstrate the value of yoga in daily life.Yoga is now a world-renowned system. Decades of work have moved its definition beyond spectacle to a practical science for body, mind, and consciousness. The system must be preserved and propagated correctly, avoiding acrobatic or commercial … read more »
What is the Dharma of human life?
The Himalayas are a living source of spiritual power and sacred knowledge.All mountains are holy, but the Himalayas are unique, home to immortal sages and powerful medicinal herbs. These herbs can sustain life without food, generate heat against the cold, and aid survival at high altitudes. The … read more »
Yoga for the physical body and beyond
Yoga's global rise signals a return to spirituality, which encompasses all of life, not just religion or meditation.The last century's wars fostered a materialistic mindset focused on money, creating distance between people and even within families. Many now practice yoga only for physical fitness, and some teachers compete in wealth, which is contrary … read more »
Slideshow - IDY Slovenia 2016
The highest form of God is sound, the vibration.Everything in creation is a vibration, a frequency. The entire universe is a manifestation of this primordial sound. This sound is not heard with the physical ears but perceived in deep silence and meditation. It is … read more »
Interview with Vishwaguruji on Lok Sabha
Yoga is the highest system of thought for human evolution, uniting body, mind, and spirit.It is a global people's movement, not confined to physical exercise. International Yoga Day on June 21, established through a UN resolution proposed by India's Prime Minister, is celebrated worldwide. The practice aims for health, peace, … read more »
Our source is Alakhpuriji
Mastery requires disciplined training, perfection, and practice before one can teach.Everything, from engineering to medicine, follows this sequence. In yoga, mere physical postures are insufficient; one must master the inner world—desires, likes, and dislikes—across the five kośas: the bodies of nourishment, energy, mind, knowledge, and bliss. … read more »
Kriya for opening to knowledge
The practice of mantra and mudrā purifies the chakras and cultivates divine speech.Chant the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra to awaken energy and concentration. A specific hand mudrā channels a flow like a sacred river, bringing calmness. The mantra seeks nectar for the tongue, meaning speech should be humble, kind, and … read more »
Mastering the subtle energies
Yoga is a practical path, not a theory.Survival in this age requires practice, not just philosophy. The current era is governed by material illusion, where excessive pursuit of wealth distracts from true purpose. True richness is devotion, which accompanies the soul eternally. Modern … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Shiva Yoga
The Śiva Purāṇa concludes, emphasizing the path of yoga and meditation for liberation.Everything with a beginning has an end. This sacred text, heard in the company of the Guru, provides the wisdom to transcend that cycle. The teachings detail the symptoms of approaching death and the yogic methods … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: The way a Yogi can defeat death
The Śiva Purāṇa reveals the signs of approaching death and the yogic path to overcome it.Eighteen definitive signs herald death. If vultures chase a person, death comes within six months. The appearance of a blue blowfly signals death within one month. A vulture, crow, or pigeon alighting on one's head indicates … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Shukracharya
The transformation from demonic to divine nature is achieved through sincere penance and surrender.When one cannot overcome a force, the path is to worship and appease it. A demon, after a long battle, became weak and surrendered, promising to abandon his demonic nature for a godly one. Through intense … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Tulsi and Shankachuda
The story of Śa khacūḍa and Tulasī reveals the power of spiritual union and the origin of sacred herbs.This narrative from the Śivapurāṇa explains the divine purpose behind Tulasī and the Śāligrām stone. Kaśyapa Ṛṣi, born from Brahmā’s lineage, married thirteen daughters of Dakṣa. Among them, Aditi gave birth to the Devatā, and Diti … read more »
Shiv Mahapuran: Success and the power of prayer
Dharma is re-established when evil prevails.Demonic nature seeks to harm others, while divinity protects. The three demon sons performed meditation and received a boon for three indestructible cities that would align only once a year. As devotees of Śiva, they initially … read more »