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Three Kinds Of Sadhana
A farewell discourse and teaching session held outdoors at a summer retreat."Sādhanā is good to do with a group. We have three different kinds of sādhanās." "In the satsa gs, we cannot teach what we are teaching here. There are theories." The speaker concludes a program from … read more »
Children Program
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.Children group performs bhajans, mantras and play stories from the Lila Amrit.
Ayurveda and Yoga Goes Hand In Hand
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.Lecture of Muktamani, Vienna, about Ayurveda with particular focus on healthy nourishment. Swamiji: Ayurveda and yoga goes together. Our yoga practice will not be successful if we do not eat according to Ayurvedic principles. On the … read more »
Knowledge Is Our Best Wealth
A satsang discourse on Brahmavidyā, spiritual study, and the nature of reality."Where is the problem? Holy Gurujī said, 'Of course, you are always right. But, there is no but. In you, but it is ignorance.'" "Vidyā is learning; learning is a practice, abhyāsa. As long as you … read more »
Morning Satsang From Srilky
Morning Satsang with Swami Gajanandji
We Cannot Deny Guru Principle
A discourse explaining the spiritual significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."There are two kinds of explanation about Guru Pūrṇimā. The first is that when, for the first time, the Earth emerged from the water, and the first light of the sun and moon was experienced by … read more »
The Sun, the Moon, and the Vajra Nāḍī
A spiritual discourse on mantra, nāḍīs, and advanced Kriyā practices."Chant loudly. If the sound lacks prāṇa and doesn't even reach my heart, how will it reach the moon?" "Do not underestimate the three techniques from today and yesterday; they are very important. The first is … read more »
Dharma Is An Universal Principle
A morning satsang on universal dharma, the nature of spiritual teaching, and self-knowledge."To become a teacher of yoga is more time-consuming and difficult than becoming a doctor, because yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and more." "Dharma rakshita rakshita: 'If you protect dharma, dharma will protect … read more »
Amavasya - Moon Darshan
Strilky,Czech Republic.The new moon day is called Amavasya. It has a great spiritual meaning in Hindu tradition. An Amavasya, falling on a Monday, has a very special significance. It is a day of fasting and many important … read more »
Science Of Prana And Pranayama
A morning satsang on prāṇa, the kośas, and spiritual preparation."Prāṇa is an energy which turns the negative into positive." "The secret of the Brahmajñāna is hidden in the science of prāṇāyāma." Swamiji addresses attendees at a spiritual retreat, explaining the nature of prāṇa (life force) … read more »
Prana Is King Of Our Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.To create a human body many different forces have to come together and to work together. It is a wonder of God. He himself is speaking in this body. This secret can reveal only Gurudev. Brahma, … read more »
Purify The Karmic Layers
An opening discourse for a spiritual retreat seminar on destiny, karma, and the human journey."Destiny is the production of the actions, the karma." "God gave us freedom to do the karma. But he didn't give us the freedom to harvest the fruits of the karma." Swami begins the retreat with … read more »
Learning Has No End
A spiritual discourse on the preparation for life and the pursuit of ultimate knowledge."Always, you will find something new to learn. This life is a school. It is a lifelong practice." "When this Jīvātmā, this soul, descends from the space... who knows after how many births we were given … read more »
Knowledge Is Endless
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The source of knowledge is Brahman. There are two sources of water. Water in the tank is limited and the water of Ganges, coming from the Himalayas is endless, without limits. Worldly knowledge is limited, spiritual … read more »
Brahma Vidya Needs Practice
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Intellectual knowledge gives us only theoretical knowledge, no achievement. There is no success without practice and discipline. Practice brings us to perfection. Worldly pleasures are transient. We are longing and searching for that what is not … read more »
Keep Discipline In Eating
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of discipline in human life and practice."You have heard about different lokas—Janmabhūmi, karmabhūmi, or dharmabhūmi. Human life is a very interesting life. Human life is free, yet it has many rules, regulations, and disciplines." "So whatever you learn in these five days, … read more »
What Is The Guru
A morning satsang discourse on Guru's Day (Guruvāra), exploring sacred geography, spiritual practice, and the nature of the eternal Guru."This earth is our Karma Bhūmi, where we do our karmas." "Gurudev is... 'Brahmanandam paramsukhadam kevalam jnanamurti'—the bliss of Brahman, the highest happiness, the very embodiment of wisdom." The lecturer addresses the global gathering, beginning with … read more »
What Is Vidya
An evening satsang on destiny, karma, and the spiritual knowledge of Brahmavidyā."Vidyā comes from vidhi. Vidhi comes from techniques, and vidhi also means destiny. Vidhātā is the lord of our destiny." "No one can change what is written by destiny... On this, the nail can be put … read more »
Life Is A Kriya
An evening discourse on the Vedic life-cycle rituals known as the sixteen saṃskāras."The jīva comes to this mṛtyu-loka to work in order to realize or achieve brahma-jñāna." "Each ceremony is like... the snake liberates itself from the dead skin. So the spirit, the human from many past lives... … read more »
Hanuman Ji, Son Of The Wind
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Tuesday is the day of Hanumanji. He is known as incarnation of Shiva and also known as the son of the wind. A mighty, strong and divine incarnation. When we think on him we get strength. … read more »
Lokas - Introduction
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Whatever scientists find, all is written in the Vedas. Thousands of years ago the Rishis discovered already the knowledge of the universe. Those yogis were capable to go in their astral body as far as 2100 … read more »
The Flow Of Prana, Relaxation
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Swamiji is guiding a special relaxation with awareness of the flow of Prana and the dimensions of our phenomena.
Everything Has Its Time
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Everything has its time. When you drive in India on every vehicle some mantra our sentence with deep meaning is written. On many busses and trucks are often written: You will not get more than what … read more »
This Is The Breath of Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.There are three steps of breathing. Inhalation, exhalation and retention of the breath. This threefold process is taking place everywhere in the universe. Breathing has its background from the creator. His exhalation is the expansion of … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life Is A Great System
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Yoga in Daily Life is a beautiful and great system like an endless ocean, the ocean of wisdom. It has been designed for the wellbeing of the entire planet to awake the positive qualities and good … read more »
Purpose Of Yoga Is To Purify
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Kaya Kalpa is a Sanskrit term that means extending the life of the body or rejuvenation of the body. It purifies, nurtures and revitalizes the constituent elements of the body, mind and psyche with a series … read more »
Path To Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.For the path to Brahmavidya we need the help of prana and prana needs our help. Protection is in the protection. We have to work towards prana shakti. Prana shakti is our life. If prana is … read more »
Understand What Means Purity
Yoga in Daily Life summer retreat, Vep, Hungary.Spirituality is strongly connected with purity. Purity leads to spirituality and spirituality leads to divinity. In our western culture and modern lifestyles are we far away to understand how subtle energies are influencing our daily life. … read more »
Prana Is Essence Of Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer retreat, Vep, Hungary.Prana is not oxygen or the air. Prana is energy, vitality, power. Prana is the foundation and essence of all life, the energy and vitality that permeates the entire Universe. Prana flows in everything that exists. … read more »
Bliss Comes From Blessing
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Ananda means happiness, joy, peace, freedom. We may call it bliss and bliss comes from blessing. When someone is kind to you or support and guides you, give you good words or what you need, all … read more »
Guruji Mera Amara Jari Le Aya
Yoga in Daily Life summer retreat, Vep, Hungary.Swamiji translates a spiritual song, a bhajan from Sri Mahaprabhuji which means in short - My Gurudev has brought the herbs of the immortality. This can only be understood by Bhaktas.
Vrittis - Waves Of Thought
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The mind is the cause of pain, suffering and all the problems. Vrittis are disturbances which arises from our mind. There are two categories, the Klishta Vrittis and the Aklishta Vrittis. Klishta is that which gives … read more »
Foundation Of Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Vidya is the right knowledge or clarity which is dormant in form of abilities or talents in every ones consciousness. There are many talents and we try to do something good with it in this world. … read more »
Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer Seminar, Vep, Hungary.Brahmavidya is a teaching, which leads to the knowledge of Brahman. There are two kinds of sadhana. One is complete devotion and surrendering and the other one is practicing certain techniques, mantras and kriyas. Both will … read more »
The Layer Of Spirituality
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.There are holy incarnations which are manifestations for the good, to serve us and everything. In India it is said that the rain, the trees the saints and the lakes are in service for all. It … read more »
Satsang from Jaipur
Evening satsang from Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Give Up Your Ego!
Satsang From Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India
The Wondrous Creation and the Human Journey
A satsang discourse on creation, consciousness, and the human spiritual journey."In each and every atom, there is a light of God." "Human consciousness is the highest level of consciousness and intellect. It is one of the powerful tools humans possess, but this tool is used differently." … read more »
The Holy Land and the Path of Devotion
A bilingual satsang discourse on the nature of holy lands, divine incarnation, and the path of devotion."Where the holy saint is, there is nityāvatāra, everyday incarnation, and nimitāvatāra is time to time, 'yuge yuge sambhavāmi,' every yuga I come through my yoga māyā." "In the door of that house of God's love, … read more »
Nada Yoga
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Jaipur, India
Yama and Niyama (10) Ishvara Pranidhana
A discourse on the tenth niyama, Īśvara Praṇidhāna, or surrender to God."Īśvara Praṇidhāna is one technique which can lead straight away to samādhi." "The perfect practice of the yama and niyama principles itself can be a shortcut, a yoga path leading straight to the goal." A teacher … read more »
Yama and Niyama (9) Svadhyaya - self study
A discourse on the threefold practice of svādhyāya from the Yoga Sūtras."True study involves reading, contemplating, and meditating upon the material to understand its personal application." "The deepest svādhyāya is the study of this divine Self, a meditation on the question 'Who am I?'" The speaker explains … read more »
Yoga and meditation workshop from Raumati
Morning program from weekend seminar in New Zealand from Raumati Sri Devpuriji Ashram.
Yama and Niyama (8) Tapas - self discipline
A satsang discourse on the Niyama of tapas, or spiritual austerity."Tapas comes from tap, which means fire or heat. The principle of fire? When you put something dirty into the fire, it burns." "The difference is that you choose it. You do it voluntarily as a … read more »
Yama and Niyama (7) Santosha - contentment
A discourse on the spiritual principle of contentment (Santoṣa)."Santosh means, 'I am satisfied.' Full stop. Not, 'I am satisfied because of something,' but simply, 'I am satisfied.'" "The yogic way is just the opposite; we try to come out of this [cycle of desire … read more »
Yama and Niyama (6) Shauca - purity
Swami Gajanandji's lecture series in Strilky on "The 10 Yamas and Niyamas" (from Patanjali's Yogasutras) - part 6: Shauca - purity
Yama and Niyama (5) Aparigraha - non possessiveness
A lecture on the yogic principle of Aparigraha, or non-possessiveness."Aparigraha speaks about our attitude towards our possessions. We could express it like this: do not allow your possessions to possess you." "Our world has enough for everyone's need, but not for everyone's greed." Swami Pramananda … read more »
Yama and Niyama (4) Brahmacharya
A discourse on the yama of Brahmacarya, exploring its traditional meaning and modern application."Brahmacarya: Brahm and Ācārya together would mean directing our activity toward Brahm. It means thinking on Brahm, having Brahm direct our life." "When one is established in Brahmacarya, spiritual energy (vīrya) is acquired." The teacher leads … read more »
The Sound Of Creation
Swamiji's World peace tour, Wellington, NZ.All creation in the whole Universe took place through vibration. The form of the Supreme is sound. It is the vibration which awoke the consciousness in the Universe. It is that resonance which brought conscious and … read more »
Yama and Niyama (3) Asteya - non stealing
A discourse on the yogic principle of Asteya, or non-stealing."If you enter a shop pretending to be a customer but actually intend to steal, you violate both principles. You harm the shopkeeper by causing a loss, and you are untruthful by pretending to have an … read more »