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Guruji Mera Amara Jari Le Aya
The Brahmavidyā Kriyā is a profound practice leading to spiritual awakening.Practitioners share initial experiences of energy circulation, heat, clarity, and vivid dreams, though some encounter confusion with the technique's directions. The practice is best done when rested and requires consistent, devoted application. It is a group … read more »
Vrittis - Waves Of Thought
The citta vṛttis, or mental modifications, are of two types: akliṣṭa and kliṣṭa.Akliṣṭa vṛttis are positive, sāttvic thoughts that bring harmony and development. Kliṣṭa vṛttis are disturbing thoughts that cause trouble and illness. These vṛttis accumulate in the citta, the storage linking to the subconscious, influenced by our … read more »
Foundation Of Life
Relaxation harmonizes body and mind, preparing one for knowledge.Consciously relax each limb and coordinate with the breath, observing the flow of prāṇa. Knowledge, or vidyā, is a power with dormant faculties in everyone. Like electricity or a knife, this knowledge can be used for … read more »
Brahmavidya
Brahmavidyā is the supreme knowledge that transforms human consciousness into universal consciousness.Attainment comes through kriyās or complete surrender and devotion. The heart is the endless lake where immortal consciousness and energy reside as Paramahaṃsas. The mind, like a monkey, can destroy the spiritual garden built over lifetimes. … read more »
The Layer Of Spirituality
Prāṇa is the cosmic energy and the essence of life, intimately connected to the sacred elements of Earth.Our planet uniquely possesses the water element, which is life and the presence of the divine. From the primordial sound of creation emerged the elements, with water enabling life. We are not separate from nature. A … read more »
The Primordial Sound, the Chakras, and the Path to Oneness
The primordial sound and the chakras reveal the path to oneness.Modern humanity, despite material comforts, finds no happiness because contentment alone brings bliss. Contentment awakens only within the heart. From the infinite void arises the primordial sound, Nāda or Oṁ, which is the light of Śiva, … read more »
Give Up Your Ego!
The divine status of the saint is absolute and inseparable from the divine itself.Holy Bharat is the land of ancient Sanātana Dharma, the eternal law. Saints are the eternal incarnations. A story illustrates this truth. The sage Nārada once questioned his mother's constant visits to saints. His mother instructed … read more »
The Wondrous Creation and the Human Journey
The wondrous creation and the human journey are examined.Creation is a perfect divine science, evident in every atom and minute life form, which possesses divine light and consciousness. This God-made world is perfect, unlike the incomplete man-made world. Life's quality, not quantity, signifies the … read more »
The Holy Land and the Path of Devotion
The holy land is where divine incarnations and saints appear.These incarnations, both eternal and timely, manifest through the supreme power of Yogamāyā. Their earthly lives are marked by immense suffering, as seen with the parents of Krishna, the exile of Rama, and the crucifixion of … read more »
Yama and Niyama (10) Ishvara Pranidhana
Īśvara Praṇidhāna is complete devotion and surrender to God, the culminating principle.It is emphasized by its placement at the end, just as Ahiṃsā is at the beginning. This principle appears earlier in the Yoga Sūtras as a direct technique to achieve samādhi. Perfect practice of the yamas … read more »
Yama and Niyama (9) Svadhyaya - self study
Svādhyāya is a threefold practice of study progressing from scripture to self to the Self.It first means studying holy texts and spiritual biographies for inspiration and personal lessons. True study requires contemplation and application. Deeper svādhyāya is self-inquiry meditation, neutrally observing thoughts and emotions to purify the mind. The deepest … read more »
Yoga and meditation workshop from Raumati
The path to meditation is prepared through āsanas and prāṇāyāma.Āsanas are not merely physical; they build concentration, release tension, and cultivate strength and flexibility in both body and mind. A story illustrates this: a lion raised among sheep believes itself to be a sheep until … read more »
Yama and Niyama (8) Tapas - self discipline
Tapas is voluntary, purifying discipline, distinct from involuntary suffering.The Yoga Sūtras first mention tapas, svādhyāya, and īśvara-praṇidhāna as Kriyā Yoga, a preparatory path. Tapas derives from 'tap,' meaning fire, symbolizing purification through chosen challenge. It is a yogic achievement, not the unavoidable pain of … read more »
Yama and Niyama (7) Santosha - contentment
Santosh is contentment independent of all conditions.Normal satisfaction depends on fulfilled desires and is temporary. True contentment is an inner achievement, making one happy regardless of outer circumstances. It can be approached by accepting life as the result of past karma or … read more »
Yama and Niyama (6) Shauca - purity
The niyama of śauca is purity on all levels.Cleanliness seems simple, like washing or bathing. But purity is yoga's motto: a path of purification. Our true nature is light, obscured by impurity. Techniques like nāḍī śodhana purify energy channels. Haṭha Yoga kriyās purify the … read more »
Yama and Niyama (5) Aparigraha - non possessiveness
Aparigraha is non-possessiveness, an attitude of not being owned by one's possessions.It is not non-possession but relates to our inner stance toward the material world. Modern society cultivates endless desire through advertising, creating unhappiness. The principle is to limit needs and cultivate contentment. Greed is a global … read more »
Yama and Niyama (4) Brahmacharya
Brahmacharya means directing all activity toward Brahman—seeing God in everything, not merely celibacy.Two senses are especially powerful: the sexual organ and taste. They hold every being under their sway. Fasting and vegetarianism help control them. This energy is divine, not just physical. Full practice requires a guru’s guidance. … read more »
The Sound Of Creation
Creation arises from and is sustained by divine sound.Rāgas are the chapters of the Gāndharva Veda, the scripture of resonance. All manifestation occurred through primordial sound, which is the Supreme itself. This vibration unites consciousness and matter. The Gāndharva Veda exists within every creature … read more »
Yama and Niyama (3) Asteya - non stealing
Asteya is the principle of non-stealing, a specific application of non-violence.Stealing harms another and creates immediate karma within the mind, generating guilt, fear, and disturbance. This mental agitation obstructs spiritual practice like meditation. Karma perpetuates itself; a single act can form a habit that shapes personality. … read more »
Yoga and Meditation Workshop
The body is the gateway to calming the mind for meditation.A restless mind creates a restless body, like a pot dancing or hamsters running in a wheel. Yoga is the cessation of these thought waves. When the mental surface calms, one can see the true self … read more »
Yama and Niyama (2) Satya - truthfulness
Truthfulness is not merely abstaining from falsehood; it is a nuanced principle intertwined with non-harming.A simplistic adherence to factual speech can cause injury, revealing that truth must be guided by compassion and discernment. The intention, timing, and manner of speaking are paramount. One must scrutinize whether the motivation is to … read more »
Yama and Niyama (1) Ahimsa - non violence
Ahiṃsā, non-violence, is the supreme dharma and essential foundation of yoga.The yamas and niyamas are not sequential but simultaneous limbs of yoga. Yamas, like ahiṃsā, are ethical restraints for social conduct. Niyamas are positive observances guiding daily practice. Ahiṃsā means non-violence, or non-cruelty. Positively, it unfolds … read more »
Mantra Is The Essence Of Prayer
Prayer connects us to the formless, omnipresent Divine.Mantras are the compact essence of this connection. The Supreme has no name or form, yet is the knower of all. We give countless names and forms based on our understanding. True prayer seeks the indwelling … read more »
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: The Path of Authentic Yoga
Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness, distinct from merely classical or authentic systems.This science exists both within and outside us, raising the question of whether space is within us or we are within it. The five elements, including space, are involved. True understanding requires researching both inner and … read more »
Yoga Is A 24 Hours Way Of Living
Swamij's World peace tour, Oakland, USA.Yoga shows a complete way of living. Not only health techniques and therapy is the benefit. Yoga principles are unique and offer complete guidance and motivation for our life. We cannot find true and lasting bliss … read more »
Give More Quality To Your Life
A mantra is that which satisfies and liberates the mind.The mind is never satisfied, like a bowl made of mind that gold cannot fill. It is like a ghost that demands constant work; without a task, it becomes destructive. The mantra gives the mind a … read more »
Influence Of The Full Moon
The moon's influence connects nature, human consciousness, and spiritual practice.The full moon profoundly affects our emotions and the natural world. In scripture, moonlight is a nectar entering vegetation, linked to the idea of a honeymoon, where honey symbolizes health and immortality. We must protect bees, … read more »
Spiritual Gardening
The spiritual garden is cultivated within through unity, wisdom, and authentic practice.A diverse gathering is unified by the guru and shared spiritual pursuit, transcending physical distance. True bliss is permanent divine joy, not temporary worldly happiness. The ultimate reality is Brahman—unchanging truth amidst a changing world. The … read more »
Workshop - Understanding the Mind
Self-inquiry begins with "How am I?" not "Who am I?" Each person harbors two chapters: good qualities and hidden faults.Only the self and God know these fully. Greed arises from fear, and clinging to attachments perpetuates fear. A disciple once threw his master's gold into a well to end the fear that pursued them. So … read more »
Developing Self Confidence
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness to gain self-confidence and self-discipline.The physical body is made of five elements. The mind is a powerful, unseen governor. Prāṇa is the vital energy that sustains life through inhalation and exhalation; without it, we cannot live. This energy maintains harmony … read more »
Yoga Practice and Inner Peace
The Kumbh Mela is a gathering for inner peace, not merely a ritual bath.Ancient sages declared rivers holy and warned that human greed would pollute them, leading to dried rivers, poisoned bees, and a dying nature. Modern attendees often seek spectacle, not peace, unlike past pilgrims who found contentment … read more »
Navratri Program From Jaipur, Part Eight
The ocean of worldly existence is a city of sorrow.Why are you trapped in it? Without the Guru's feet, nothing is pleasing; the entire world of illusion is like a dream. Only through attachment to the Guru's feet does the ocean of existence dry up. … read more »
Navratri Program From Jaipur, Part Seven
Today is Aṣṭamī; the story of Rādhākṛṣṇa is told.The secret of life cannot be spoken; it is tasted like fragrance. The human body is rare, obtained by great fortune. The aim of life is self-knowledge, good deeds, and devotion to the Lord. Whatever is … read more »
Navratri Program From Jaipur, Part Six
The nature of divine illusion, Māyā, unfolds through narratives from Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavat.Lakṣmī, captivated by a white horse, becomes a mare under Viṣṇu’s curse. From their union, the Haihaya dynasty arises, later corrupted by greed and slaughter of Brahmins. Nārada Muni, favoring Damayantī’s partiality, clashes with Parvata Muni; … read more »
Navratri Program From Jaipur, Part Five
The glory of the Mother and the binding power of Māyā are revealed through Devī Bhāgavatam stories.King Jad Bharata, captured for sacrifice, did not call for help, trusting existence itself. Indra committed brahma-hatyā by killing Viśvarūpa and Vṛtrāsura, proving even gods suffer karma’s consequences. Purification requires giving—Dravya Śuddhi, Kriyā Śuddhi, Manaḥ Śuddhi. … read more »
Navratri Program From Jaipur, Part Four
The Divine Mother’s power destroys demonic forces, outer and inner.The Divine Mother manifests with eighteen arms, each holding a weapon, both beautiful and terrifying. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to slay Mahishasura. Mahishasura terrorized the worlds, having a boon that … read more »
Navratri Program From Jaipur, Part Three
The Devī Bhāgavata reveals the sovereignty of the Divine Mother and the necessity of surrender.The spiritual journey begins with the question: Who am I? What is this universe? Brahmā sought the origin and entered Maṇidvīpa, seeing countless Brahmās, Viṣṇus, and Śivas. There he beheld Mahāmāyā seated upon Śiva, with Brahmā … read more »
Navratri Program From Jaipur, Part Two
Śukadeva’s dialogue with King Janaka unveils the nature of bondage and liberation.Śukadeva, already self-realized, journeys to Mithilā to meet King Janaka, sent by his father to resolve the command to marry. The gatekeeper asks: “What is happiness and sorrow?” Śukadeva answers: happiness is complete attraction, sorrow its … read more »
Navaratri program from Jaipur, Part One
The purification of intellect is the aim of jñāna and yajña.A mind free of jealousy and ego is pure. All sādhanā is fruitless without mental purity. The test of purity is the absence of jealousy and ego. When the intellect rests on consciousness, purity arises. Awakening … read more »
Program from Jaipur
The Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavata holds supreme glory, especially on Navarātri.Vedavyāsa composed the Purāṇas to make Vedic knowledge accessible. This text reveals the Divine Mother as the origin of creation. Reciting even one verse brings blessings. Navarātri is a time to renounce desires and awaken from … read more »
Program from Bratislava
Life is an eternal path, not a destination.Human consciousness is the peak of creaturely existence, with two directions: return to worldly suffering or progress to liberation. The inner self remains unchanged amid all outer experiences. Humans have created technology but become enslaved to … read more »
Yoga Exercises For Women
A yoga practice for women focuses on pelvic health and hormonal balance.Begin by lying down and relaxing the entire body, releasing tension from the toes to the head. Direct awareness to the spine and the muscles of the pelvic floor, which can be strengthened or relaxed. Breathe … read more »
Morning Satsang From Salzburg
Yoga in Daily Life is a holistic system for overcoming fear and achieving well-being.This system provides physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. It is not merely physical exercise but builds willpower and mental strength. A strong will dispels anxiety and fear. Many fears today stem from economic uncertainty and … read more »
Yoga, Hormonal Health, and Women's Well-being
Yoga addresses health through disciplined practice and specific techniques for hormonal balance.Menopause involves hormonal shifts causing physical and psychic changes, including hot flashes, osteoporosis risk, and pelvic floor issues leading to incontinence. Yoga balances the hormone system and strengthens the pelvic floor through specific āsanas and bandhas. … read more »
Morning Practice With Swamiji
Health is founded on food, fasting, and the heart's condition.Ayurveda states to eat only with real hunger, as food then digests well. Moderation is advised: fifty percent food, twenty-five percent liquid, and twenty-five percent empty for air. The best therapy is food, ideally organic. Historical … read more »
Only The Bhajan Of God Is The Truth
Morning Session from Anusthana Retreat Strilky, Czech Republic.Bhajans are the essence of all Vedas, Upanishads and Holy Scriptures. The highest technique of achievement in yoga and spirituality is the satsang. It is the essence of all which has the content of the entire … read more »
Create Humbleness
Spiritual development requires the dissolution of ego, not its inflation.A story tells of a crow on a temple roof who believed the prayers inside were for him. He was mistaken. This illustrates the ego that arises from spiritual identity. True greatness never announces itself. As … read more »
Bless All - Don't Curse
The path requires inner inquiry, not outward blame.Spiritual practice is meaningless without inner change. Self-study reveals what to transform. Do not merely think you are divine; understand your senses and desires. We are slaves to desires, surviving just with God's name, praying for … read more »
Experience Of Self Realization
Karma, Āśīrvāda, and the journey of the soul are the core of human existence.Animals live by destiny, without choice. Humans possess freedom to decide, to accept or reject. That freedom creates karma, the record of deeds. Karma does not depend on religious belief. Atheists who help others accumulate good … read more »