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Self Realization Is Not The End
Self-realization is but the beginning of the path to Brahmajñāna.The human body, especially the ten fingers, is a precious instrument gifted by God. Utilize these gifts rightly for a happy life and to attain self-realization. Self-realization is not final; Brahmajñāna lies beyond. After self-realization, hard … read more »
Appearing Of Jyotirlingam
The Śiva Li ga represents the entire universe, the body of Śiva which is all space, energy, and vibration.During Śrāvaṇa month, performing Abhiṣeka on a Śiva Li ga fulfills wishes and it becomes a Jyotirli ga, the light of the universe. There are fourteen worlds within this cosmic system and 2,100 solar systems, each … read more »
Sataguru Jaga Me Aya Mera
The Satguru's arrival initiates a profound inner transformation.The divine sound 'So'haṃ' is imparted, revealing the Supreme Light. The vital energy reverses its flow, and the inner channels are unified. Awareness turns inward to the cave of the ear, where a throne of lightning … read more »
Bhajans Contain A Great Teaching
The teachings of yoga are divine revelations, not human inventions.All classical techniques, from āsanas to prāṇāyāma, originate from this source. The primary vehicle for this knowledge within our tradition is the bhajan. These are not merely songs but sacred utterances containing the complete spiritual path. … read more »
Invisible Guru Teaching
The spiritual path is a drop-by-drop sādhanā, revealed on Guru Pūrṇimā.Everything already exists within; outer life unfolds from that inner source. Looking back along the path, change and progress are visible. A first encounter with the Guru ignites a lasting flame. Daily effort resembles small birds … read more »
Sanskrit Is A Divine Language
Sanskrit is a divine, systematic language originating from Vedic Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and their auxiliary sciences.It is part of the vast Indo-European family, sharing deep roots with many modern languages. Sanskrit's perfection lies in its precise grammar and unlimited capacity for word creation from verbal roots, allowing exact expression of all … read more »
Pain Of Separation Is A Driving Force
The call to spiritual inquiry arises from the pain of separation from one's true nature.Pain is inherent in life and serves as a motivator. Suffering, however, is an optional response. We are conditioned by identifications and roles, creating a confused personality. This identification with what we are not generates persistent … read more »
Tapasya Is A Way To Purification
Swāmījī’s absence is a training in tapasyā.Swāmījī’s absence must be accepted as the master working directly, a test of seriousness in sādhanā. When the master shouts, it is a direct blessing beyond mere teaching. Holī Gurujī’s voice transformed beautifully after Mahāprabhujī shouted … read more »
Birthday Celebration
Human life has three purposes: to attain spiritual knowledge, to perform good deeds, and to devote oneself to the Lord.Spiritual knowledge is essential for liberation from bondage and attaining ultimate peace. Good deeds form the foundation of a righteous life. Devotion involves constant remembrance and worship of the divine. These principles guide a successful human … read more »
Remembering On Paramyogeshwar Sri Devpuriji
Divine souls descend to guide mortals from suffering to immortality.One such master left the mortal world decades ago, having announced his departure. He first appeared in mountain ranges, his entire life marked by miraculous deeds and foreknowledge for human welfare. He transformed worldly people into … read more »
Real Friendship
The foundation of culture and the path to Brahmavidyā begins with parental education.Culture is created through the saṃskāras given by parents, and this culture protects society. The best education is received in the lap of parents, not in formal institutions. When children leave home, they face the outer … read more »
Enjoy the Spiritual Journey
Brahmavidyā is the knowledge leading to self-realization.Vidyā is the learning process with its techniques, while Jñāna is the perfected mastery from that learning. Satsa g is the highest yoga technique for awakening dormant human qualities. In satsa g, the guru's teachings represent … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration with Swamiji
The Guru principle leads from darkness to light.The Guru is not the physical body but the divine knowledge within. That knowledge is a precious diamond within a simple box. Each heart contains the divine light. A true disciple receives and transmits this knowledge; … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration - bhajans
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Gurupurnima celebration with Swami Jasraj
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day to offer the fruits of the past year's spiritual practice and to begin anew.It is a time for reflection and for taking a resolution for the coming year. The spiritual path is the central priority, even amidst worldly duties. Life is a brief race where one has received the … read more »
Gurupurnima From Jadan
The gifts of saṃskāra, mantra, and sevā are offered in the ashram’s satsa ga.Saṃskāras instill culture in children, anchoring the mind through sacred rites. The mind’s two halves unify through practices like tying the śikhā and chanting Sanskrit. Mantra repetition purifies thoughts, bringing peace that enhances all endeavors. Children … read more »
Installation of the Shiva Lingam in Om Ashram
The nurturing fire of Bharga is a process of self-sustenance.The action itself contains its own completion and nourishment. One does not proceed beyond this point, for the fire is the entire journey. The work being done is the work of self-care. The agent and the … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang and Celebration
Guru Pūrṇimā Eve and the Dvādaśa Jyotirli ga: The Light of the Lineage Today is the eve of Guru Pūrṇimā, a most auspicious day.The Dvādaśa Jyotirli gas descend from the sky for installation at Om Āśram. Such an opportunity comes rarely. The twelve Jyotirli gas grant fulfillment of wishes. The Guru principle is Gu, darkness, and Ru, light. The … read more »
Glory Of Gurudev
Guru Pūrṇimā signifies the celebration of the guiding principle that dispels ignorance.The guru is defined as the remover of darkness, leading one from ignorance to the light of self-knowledge. This principle is embodied as creator, protector, and destroyer of obstacles. The day commemorates the incarnation of Vedavyāsa, … read more »
Three Kinds Of Sadhana
The practice of sādhanā is supported through group retreats, daily yoga classes, and satsa g.Satsa g presents the wisdom of the tradition and all saints, continuing the Brahmavidyā practice. The teachings include the five elements, the ten prāṇas, the five layers of the body, and the structure of the worlds. … read more »
Children Program
Time is a creation of the human mind.The Youth Union leaves spaces clean and gifts gratitude. Children need barefoot contact with earth and nature’s details. Good teaching holds them silent and attentive. Trust is a treasure; under the Guru’s protection, fear vanishes. Thoughts, … read more »
Ayurveda and Yoga Goes Hand In Hand
Āyurveda defines health as physical and mental equilibrium.Health exists when the bodily humors are balanced, digestion is strong, tissues function properly, and wastes are eliminated timely, while the self and mind remain content. The entire universe, including humans and food, is composed of … read more »
Knowledge Is Our Best Wealth
The path from learning to wisdom involves completing our inner chapters.Time passes, yet we wish to remain established in Brahman. Where are we not? The difference between vidyā and jñāna is crucial. Jñāna is direct perception of reality. Vidyā is the learning process, the highest wealth … read more »
Morning Satsang From Srilky
A bhajan celebrating a guru's life and mission is examined.The composition details a divine incarnation's birth, early spiritual awakening, and renunciation. It describes rigorous training under a master, leading to a visionary encounter and the reception of a global mission to teach yoga and alleviate … read more »
We Cannot Deny Guru Principle
Guru Pūrṇimā has two explanations.The first is the day the earth first experienced the complete light of sun and moon directly, symbolizing the union of Śiva’s power and the earth. The second is the birthday of Vedavyāsa, who preserved the … read more »
The Sun, the Moon, and the Vajra Nāḍī
The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra and prāṇa are central to practice.Chant with resonance to connect. Visualize offering to Śiva. Prāṇa must be strong and present in the chant. The written Oṃ contains symbols: the svastika represents the sun, a source of life. The dot represents Brahman; … read more »
Dharma Is An Universal Principle
The essence of Sanātana Dharma and the path of a teacher is understanding universal principles beyond man-made religion.Yoga is a complete science of body, mind, and consciousness, more demanding than becoming a doctor. Religion is a man-made thought, while dharma is the eternal principle and obligation inherent in all existence. Everything—elements, seasons, relationships—has … read more »
Amavasya - Moon Darshan
The moon governs the mind, and its grace is accessed through the Guru's guidance.Somavati Amavasya, the dark moon, is a powerful time connected to Shiva and the flow of nectar. The moon's changing phases mirror the restless, changeable nature of the mind, which is ruled by emotion and indecision. … read more »
Science Of Prana And Pranayama
Prāṇa is the cosmic energy that sustains life and consciousness.It transforms negativity and possesses a healing quality. This energy becomes mixed with earthly elements, such as from the ocean and vegetation, to form the oxygen necessary for physical life. Pure cosmic energy is too potent … read more »
Prana Is King Of Our Life
Human life is precious and sustained by prāṇa.All beings share five elements and ten prāṇas. Language differences hide the one God. The human form emerges after millions of births. This body allows liberation. Prāṇa is the essential life energy. In the Upaniṣadic story, … read more »
Purify The Karmic Layers
The law of karma and destiny governs all rebirth, and the Gurukul path offers purification.Destiny arises from karma, both positive and negative. Positive karma purifies the negative layers enveloping the soul. This self-sustaining system does not require God’s constant intervention. Heavenly realms are temporary; exhausted good karma forces return to … read more »
Learning Has No End
Life is a school of perpetual learning, guided by the Divine Mother of knowledge.Vidyā, or learning, is a lifelong practice with no empty space devoid of lesson. Knowledge is of two kinds: intellectual knowledge of the material world and spiritual theory, and the applied knowledge of aiming toward a … read more »
Knowledge Is Endless
Knowledge has two streams: intellectual and spiritual.Brahman is the source of all knowledge. Intellectual knowledge is limited, like water in a tank, serving only the material world. Spiritual knowledge, Ātmajñāna, is endless, like a river. People chase titles and diplomas, but these … read more »
Brahma Vidya Needs Practice
The path requires discipline, devotion, and the sweetness of practice.Practice and discipline are essential for success. The Gita instructs: practice, practice, practice. Mirabai fixed her devotion on the guru's feet, finding no delight elsewhere. The world is like a dream, fleeting and insubstantial. Without the … read more »
Keep Discipline In Eating
Human life is a discipline.Creation established that life eats life for sustainability, leaving no escape except for humans. Humans must practice discipline in eating and sleeping, unlike animals. Eating little, alpāhāra, and avoiding heavy evening meals prevents excessive sleep driven … read more »
What Is The Guru
The seven days are Brahmavākya, the eternal words of Brahman, established by the Saptaṛṣis who reside in Antarīkṣa.This earth is Mṛtyu Loka, a junction of coming and going, and our Karma Bhūmi where we perform action. One must honor their Janmabhūmi, the place of birth, and their Dharma Bhūmi, the land of spiritual … read more »
What Is Vidya
Destiny is governed by Vidhātā, who writes our fate based on past karma at birth.This writing, our destiny, cannot normally be changed. Our actions create karma that follows us across lives. Even powerful beings like Rāvaṇa cannot alter what is written, as shown when he fails to change his daughter's … read more »
Life Is A Kriya
Life is a sacred process of purification through prescribed rites.Earth is a realm of action where the soul comes to work towards Brahman-knowledge. The body is alive through action; its cessation is the final act. Vedic tradition outlines sixteen saṃskāras for the human soul, serving … read more »
Hanuman Ji, Son Of The Wind
The essence of devotion is pure, selfless love for the divine.Human forms vary across climates and lands, but race is an illusion; there is only one humanity. Spiritual history speaks of divine incarnations and the earth's emergence. The story of Hanuman represents the intellect and strength … read more »
Lokas - Introduction
The science of the universe, Brahmavidyā, reveals the cosmos within the human body.The Vedas contain all true knowledge, with modern science often later confirming their claims. The universe is a Brahmāṇḍa, a cosmic egg containing all planets, stars, and elements within the consciousness of Brahman. Individual souls are … read more »
The Flow Of Prana, Relaxation
Preparing the energy circle is the foundation for practice.Assume Ānandāsana with arms stretched sidewards, ensuring no contact with others. Visualize a perfect energy circle emanating from the body to the fingertips and toes, like a clock. This circle is filled with prāṇa-śakti, constituting the … read more »
Everything Has Its Time
Everything has its time, and you will not receive more than what is destined, nor before its time.You may travel and practice many techniques, but you will not attain your desire prematurely. A seed requires time to sprout and bear fruit. Do not constantly change seeds; remain steady in your practice. Spiritual attainment … read more »
This Is The Breath of Life
The practice begins with relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, feeling the prāṇa within the motionless body.Life is prāṇa. Observe the natural expansion and contraction of the body with the breath. All movement is the play of prāṇa. The cosmic process mirrors the breath. Creation is the exhalation of Brahman, sustenance is … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life Is A Great System
The science of yoga is an endless ocean of wisdom for human well-being.This system is based on ancient literature and addresses the entire human being, not merely physical exercise. The individual soul travels through countless lifetimes, carrying impressions within consciousness. The human body is a temporary gift containing … read more »
Purpose Of Yoga Is To Purify
Today is Sa gam day, a meeting of groups exchanging energies that require purification.A proper retreat requires disciplined time to cleanse the five bodies or kośas: Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya. Prāṇa, the cosmic energy, becomes colored and turbulent through human interaction, leading to mental infections. The purpose … read more »
Path To Brahmavidya
The Vajranāḍī is essential for guiding prāṇa on the path of Brahmavidyā.Prāṇa is life; without it, the body is empty. This vital force created all nāḍīs in the womb and keeps them clean. Among 72,000 nāḍīs, four are primary: Suṣumnā, Iḍā, Pi galā, and Vajranāḍī. Vajranāḍī begins … read more »
Understand What Means Purity
Spiritual development requires absolute interest and is founded on practical purity, beginning with nourishment.Without understanding and applying fundamental principles, progress is impossible. Purity in food preparation and consumption is essential; mixing meat and vegetables contaminates the energy. Personal hygiene, like washing hands and mouth before and after eating, is … read more »
Prana Is Essence Of Life
Prāṇa is the principal force in Brahmavidyā Kriyā.It is not merely air, but the vital energy sustaining all functions. A story illustrates this: the senses each claimed importance, but when prāṇa departed, the body died. There is cosmic prāṇa and active prāṇa that … read more »
Bliss Comes From Blessing
Bliss arises through conscious relaxation and Brahmavidyā Kriyā.Relax each limb, feel prāṇa encircling the body as an aura. Bring attention to the navel’s expansion and contraction with natural breath. Maṇipūra Cakra unites prāṇa and apāna. Ānanda āsana, a supine posture, is practiced to … read more »