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Time Of Shivaratri
The festival is a daily inner ceremony for the self.People prepare for holy festivals long in advance, and this preparation imprints the consciousness regardless of commercial intent. Similarly, our daily actions with body, mind, and speech affect the soul and our journey. Past lives determine … read more »
Shivaratri - The Night Of Shiva, Celebration In Jadan
The divine festival of Śivarātri celebrates the eternal Śiva, the auspicious Śa kara Bhagavān.Śiva is the greatest among Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, forgiving all mistakes. Compassionate vision showers the nectar of immortality. Today, abhiṣeka keeps the Śivali ga cool with continuous water flow. Ghee, honey, sugar, sacred ash, and … read more »
Shivaratri Celebration - bhajans
Archive 20120220 08 Edited Musical recording. … read more »
Shivaratri Is For All
Holy festivals universally remind us of our human dharma.All holy days across religions speak of love, God, and prayer. They commemorate events where dharma ultimately triumphs, reminding us to uphold righteousness even at personal cost. Their purpose is to make humans aware of their … read more »
Blessing Has Many Forms
Blessings are a divine quality accessible to all who possess true spiritual understanding.They originate from cosmic consciousness, not mere intellect. An intellect without spiritual experience is like a plastic apple—lifeless. There are two types of education: Parāvidyā, the science of the entire universe and the Self, and aparāvidyā, … read more »
Always Give The Blessing
The altruistic nature of saints is their defining principle.A great soul exists solely for the welfare of others, just as a tree bears fruit, a cow gives milk, and rivers flow for the benefit of all. The body of a saint is made for … read more »
Health means being in harmony with your Self
Health is being established in oneself, a harmony of body and spirit.A conference on yoga and naturopathy emphasized this unity. The approach uses elemental medicines—water, earth, air, fire—to remove disease, not fight it. We often accept a mediocre state of health, just as one accepts bad traffic, … read more »
We can come back in different forms of life
The human mind is perpetually immersed in its own thoughts.Day and night, the mind is consumed by its own activity. This constant immersion is the fundamental state. The repetitive nature of thought is the core experience. There is no escape from this internal landscape. The … read more »
Light Of Shiva
The divine light of Śiva is the path from mortality to immortality.The Himalayas are a holy land of immense cosmic energy where Śiva first manifested. All suns, moons, and galaxies represent Śiva, who appears within human meditation. Yoga is as ancient as existence itself, not limited to … read more »
Yoga Nidra
In order to practice yoga nidra find 45 minutes for yourself, peaceful place and comfortable posture.Mat from dry grass - kushasan - is the best. You should follow ahimsa, non violence. Avoid eating meat and using leather in your car or house. Artifical materials has also bad energies, they gives unnatural … read more »
Introduction To Yoga Nidra
The divine energy within is activated by purifying the chakras and awakening the Kuṇḍalinī.Energy is always divine, parallel to consciousness, but its expression depends on the quality of mind through which it flows. Life itself is divine prāṇa, and the chakras are centers within the prāṇamayakośa through which cosmic … read more »
How To Lead Our Life
Spiritual practice begins with immediate discipline and preparation.A clean, peaceful space is chosen. An object of devotion serves as a focus for love and dedication. Mental worship purifies the inner instrument and removes afflictions. This devotion creates positive vibration. Practice is not a … read more »
OM Is The Bija Mantra Of The Universe
The subject is chakras, kuṇḍalinī, and the hidden powers in humans.Today is the day of Divine Mother Sarasvatī, who represents wisdom and pure knowledge. The human body carries all the energies of the universe, and the intellect requires Sarasvatī's blessing. Each chakra has its own bīja … read more »
Mantra Purifies
The subject is the cakras and kuṇḍalinī, the hidden powers in humans.Dreams show our past, including past lives, and give direction through symbols. Yet distinguishing dream from reality is difficult. A farmer dreamt an entire life and lost a son, then awoke to find his daughter dead. … read more »
You Should Have Clear And Positive Mind
Life is shaped by the company one keeps, leading either to upliftment or downfall.Human life presents two fundamental paths: Uttāna, leading to progress and liberation, and Patana, leading to distraction and ignorance. Both originate from Sa ga, the company one keeps. Adding 'Sat'—meaning truth or God—creates Satsa g, association … read more »
Shivo Ham - I am Shiva
The aim of all spiritual practice is to realize the immortal, non-dual Self.Vedanta's essence is non-dualism: only the one divine consciousness is real, and the perceived world is changing illusion. The classical yogi is one who removes duality and realizes the Self in all. This realization brings unity, … read more »
We Need Real Experience
Kuṇḍalinī and cakras are not physical; they are experiences within consciousness and energy.Theory, or Vācārthī, is like a picture of a horse—it cannot be ridden. Practice under a Lakṣārthī guru, who has direct experience, is essential. Fear is the greatest obstacle; overcome it through dream mastery. First, remember … read more »
Dream Is Our Hidden Reality
Sleep is a vital, natural process for health and consciousness.Consciousness has three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Sleep is the best state, designed for recovery, allowing the brain to relax from worldly distractions and tensions. Without proper rest, the nervous system becomes imbalanced, leading … read more »
Do Not Try To Stop Your Mind!
The mind functions as a messenger between consciousness, intellect, and the subconscious.The intellect receives sensory information and judges desires arising from the subconscious. Unresolved desires become stored as vāsanās, creating psychological issues and future karma. Forcing spiritual awakening is dangerous; purification of the subconscious through mantra and … read more »
Awakening The Kundalini
Mastering consciousness is the foundation for understanding chakras and Kundalini.One must master the transition between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Not knowing the precise moment of falling asleep indicates a lack of mastery in the initial stage of practice. The second level to master is … read more »
The Way To Peaceful Mind
The mind is polluted by external visions and sounds, creating the world you perceive.Purity of vision and thought is essential. The mind is greedy, restless, and a thief; do not let it lead your life. To purify it, practice breath control and mantra repetition with faith and discipline. Master … read more »
How To Practice Pranayam
The subject is the divine Śakti, known as Kuṇḍalinī, the hidden power within every individual.This energy accompanies the soul, governs the body's formation, and sustains all functions through the prāṇamaya kośa. It concentrates in the main chakras and flows through the network of nāḍīs, primarily Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumṇā. … read more »
Around The World - Surya Namaskar at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, CRO
Integrating cakra, mantra, and movement creates a complete practice.Concentration on the cakra is a distinct practice often neglected. This integration is explored through Sūrya Namaskāra. It is important not to practice only the posture, only the cakra focus, or only the mantra in isolation. … read more »
Around The World - Summer Yoga at the Beach, Split, CRO
ATW Summer Yoga at the Beach Split Croatia Musical recording. … read more »
System Of The Nadis and Chakras
The search for truth reveals the witness beyond dream and waking states.Humans possess dormant powers within, mapped by chakras and nāḍīs, which can be awakened through yogic practice. Consciousness operates on three levels: unconscious, subconscious, and conscious, corresponding to deep sleep, dream, and waking states. The story … read more »
Your Higher Thinking Is Satsang
Yoga is the eternal, unifying force between cosmic consciousness and the universe.The universe began as Śūnyākāśa, a void containing consciousness like an embryo. Through Yogamāyā, the primordial resonance Aum emerged, spreading everywhere as the form of the supreme reality. From this sound, light manifested as Sadāśiva, the … read more »
Only The Name Of The God Can Save Us
Rāga has two aspects: one harmonizes, the other creates attachment.A musical rāga is a harmonious sound influencing all nature. Specific rāgas align with particular times of day, and listening at the proper time harmonizes the body's energy centers. Similarly, color therapy affects consciousness; light and … read more »
The Way To The Self
The path to liberation is established through four foundational practices: viveka, vairāgya, the six treasures, and the desire for freedom.The individual self exists within the five sheaths and is subject to their fluctuations, experiencing both harmony and affliction. Having attained a human birth, one possesses the intellect for discernment. When governed by the senses, decisions … read more »
It's Time To Change
Makara Sankranti signifies the sun's northward journey, marking a seasonal shift.This change in nature's vibrations necessitates an adjustment in human life, particularly diet and practice. Modern diets often disregard seasonal wisdom, leading to nutritional imbalance and health issues, not merely weight. True nourishment sustains all five … read more »
Makar Sakranti Is A Special Day
Makarasa krānti marks an auspicious new beginning.The sun enters Saturn's zodiac, seen as a father visiting his son. This day also begins the sun's visible northward journey, ending a month considered inauspicious for new endeavors. It is a particularly auspicious time to … read more »
Fasting For A Spiritual Aim
The glimpse of the divine is shown through strict discipline, humility, and grace, not force.The five sheaths, the Pañcakośa, cover the soul. The Jīvātmā, the individual soul, can realize the Ātmā through discipline. Fasting requires proper guidance and inner dedication, not mere ritual. Without conscious discipline, your practice is empty. … read more »
Vedic And Hindu Dharma is A Way Of Life
Purification arises from understanding Vedic Dharma as a way of life, not a religion.The essence of the Vedas is Vedānta, contained in the Upaniṣads and Purāṇas. This teaching is received by sitting near the master. The ultimate essence is that giving happiness brings happiness, and giving trouble brings trouble. … read more »
Different Techniques To Purify Our Koshas
Purification of the kośas is achieved through disciplined sādhanā and mantra.The five sheaths are purified by specific practices. Bhajan and hari kīrtan purify the chakras and antaḥkaraṇa through divine sound. Anuṣṭhāna involves concrete rules: sāttvic food, alpāhāra, and avoiding meals after sunset to cultivate sattva guṇa … read more »
The Keyword Is The Blessing
Our subject is the Pañcakośa, the five sheaths.These sheaths cover the jīvātmā. Yogic practices like āsana and prāṇāyāma influence them. Purification requires sattvic nourishment, thought, and action, governed by the three guṇas: tamas, rajas, and sattva. These guṇas are controlled by the antaḥkaraṇa: … read more »
Wake Up From The Sleep Of Ignorance!
The soul's journey is to merge with the cosmic Self through awakening from ignorance.Every entity sprouts toward light, its origin. Human consciousness is sharper, called inner awareness. The Gurudev is awake in the mortal room where others sleep in ignorance. This sleep is ignorance, causing suffering lifetime after lifetime. … read more »
Protect Your Light Of Spirituality
The human life is given to realize the eternal Self, Brahman, and achieve freedom.The Self is a reflection within consciousness, obscured by the layers of the sheaths. Desires create waves in the mind, disturbing the natural peace and purity. The body is a lamp holding the inner light of … read more »
We Need The Right Knowledge
The five koshas are interconnected layers of being, not confined to specific body parts.Health in the annamaya kosha, the physical body, depends on proper nourishment from food. This directly affects the pranamaya kosha, the vital energy sheath, whose purity is essential for mental and intellectual well-being. Pollution damages Earth's … read more »
Feel The Presence of Your Teacher
The journey through the Pañcakośa reveals the self.This mortal world is where we come and go. Humans, unlike other creatures, try to change life and are not content. We are a part of the earth, composed of five elements, and aim to return … read more »
Change something for spirituality
The true teacher dispels illusion and reveals the inner light, merging individual consciousness with the divine.This merging removes all doubt and karma. The path is shown within, where the beloved resides. All worldly attachments fall away when this union occurs. The journey is slow and steady; the path is narrow and … read more »
How To Purify Our Koshas
The path purifies the five sheaths through selfless action and devotion.Walking to a temple or holy place transforms physical energy into spiritual positivity. This journey awakens the heart and brow centers, creating awareness of past mistakes carried as karmic weight. Selfless service, like feeding the hungry … read more »
The Truth Is Very Hard To Digest
Hari bhajana alone is truth; the world is a dream.In the Himalayas, Śiva and Pārvatī dwelt, the source of all spiritual sciences. Pārvatī asked for a simple path for Kali Yuga, where beings lack discipline. Śiva answered from his own experience: hari bhajana alone is … read more »
You Love Them, You Feed Them, And Then You Eat Them
During the whole year we are celebrating many different occasions, ceremonies and festivals.In those moments we are full of happiness and joy. But we are not aware and educated enough to think about, that because of our way of celebrating, millions of animals are getting tortured and killed. … read more »
New Year Blessing from Nepal
The Ānandamaya Kośa is a crossroads presenting a choice.The five sheaths constitute the human temple. True beauty lies in spiritual qualities like devotion and discipline, which transform the inner instrument and allow the soul to feel joy. At the crossroads, the path of ascent … read more »
Amrit Sagar - Ocean of Immortality
When the Vijñānamaya Kośa becomes Prakāśa Puñja, the light that is the source of all light, the Ānandamaya Kośa turns into Amṛta Sāgara, the ocean of immortality.The Ānandamaya Kośa, pure sattva, directs either toward desires or toward the divine. It functions like a gear, engaging with amṛta or with worldly pleasures. Filled with Prakāśa, it becomes nectar; the Jīvātmā then abides in … read more »
Everyone Wants To Be Happy
The pursuit of happiness and the avoidance of suffering is the fundamental drive of all beings.This search is conducted through the five sheaths that constitute the human being. The physical body, the Annamaya Kośa, seeks comfort and freedom from pain. The energy body, the Prāṇamaya Kośa, requires vitality, which can be … read more »
Impressions from Nepal - Boat trip
A journey unfolds upon the water, a shared passage of connection and presence.The way is known not by an individual but through collective movement. Hands are held, forming a connection between boats. The experience is one of balance, requiring care to avoid falling into the water, though such … read more »
The Five Kośas and the Nature of Parāvidyā
Parāvidyā, the higher knowledge, awakens in the Anāhata Cakra when the inner instrument is pure.The vijñānamaya kośa benefits from both aparāvidyā and parāvidyā. Aparāvidyā brings worldly science and comforts. Translating spiritual knowledge requires feeling and knowledge, not just word-meaning. Words like mana, prāṇa, and nāḍīs defy simple translation. Without parāvidyā, … read more »
Shri Kedareshwar Mahadev Mani Temple In Nepal /2
Daily practice and pilgrimage transform consciousness through disciplined devotion.A morning walk to the temple is a sacred pilgrimage. This daily principle, or Nitya Niyam, is a foundational spiritual practice. The story illustrates its power. A sage refused to attend a king's ritual, demanding proof … read more »
Seva And Ahimsa Is Love
Service, or Karma Yoga, is the holistic practice that purifies all five sheaths of being.It requires integrating Jñāna, Bhakti, and Rāja Yoga. Merely being vegetarian is insufficient for the Annamaya Kośa; true ahiṃsā is love for all creatures and extends to protecting nature from human destruction like deforestation, pesticides, and … read more »
Shri Kedareshwar Mahadev Mani Temple In Nepal /1
Yoga is the divine energy that balances and unites cosmic consciousness and space.This unity manifests from the formless void, where pure consciousness resides. A singular impulse within this consciousness awakens as primordial sound, Nāda. This sound reverberates, manifesting as divine light, Śiva-jyoti. This light and its sustaining energy, … read more »