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He Nath Aba To - Bhajan
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic Oh Lord, merciful one, I pray to you, please help me, help me now.Bestow that mercy on me that this life may not just pass away without any sense, like so many lives before. I have become the slave of my mind and I do not even know what … read more »
Rishis are fathers of mankind
The aim of human life is to realize the light of Brahman through dedicated practice and unity.Ancient ṛṣis, through deep meditation, researched existence and declared the unity of the cosmos and the individual body. They described 8.4 million life forms, with human life being a rare opportunity to ascend toward divine light. … read more »
Sadho Bhai Ajaba Ratha Hamara- Bajan
Morning lecture from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic Upanishads are the highest wisdom.This bhajan of Holy Guruji is related to the Katha Upanishad. It speaks about the relation of the intellect and the mind. When the mind is very stubborn then it is for the intellect very difficult … read more »
How to understand the masters training ?
Satsangis are sharing their own meaningful experiences and chanting beautiful bhajans.Bhajans are Guruvakyas. They are the perfect expression of the teachings of the Saints.The Guru uses many unconventional ways to train the disciple.The disciple has to figure out what is the meaning in it. Satsang with … read more »
Jadan school - center of education
Our school's journey shows how education rooted in community trust transforms.It began small, compromising with a rigid system to prove its worth. A student's outstanding exam result built crucial parental confidence, allowing a shift toward relevant, practical learning. We created alphabet charts using local Marwari words … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 2
Vedas are not created by human.Vedas are endless because the Universe is endless. Rishis received only one part of it. Rishis where seers, practicing meditation and an ascetic life. Through this they where able to receive the Vedic mantras on the … read more »
Kya Pucho Kaisa Dipa Dayala - Bhajan
The Ganesha bhajans are dedicated to the Guru who is the remover of the obstacles.In the Guru there are the aspects of Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi and everything. Everything is in one. This is the feeling of the devotee to the Guru. Whatever we need, whatever we search, we find … read more »
What a glory of the satsang
Satsa g possesses the power to transform and liberate.Its words are a nectar that brings wisdom. A story illustrates the truth of a saint's words. An emperor once secretly listened to a sādhu's discourse. The saint declared that even an emperor could be reduced … read more »
Gajananda ananda murati - Doha
Translation of Holy Gurujis Ganesh Doha.Research of the aspects of God in the form of Ganesha.What do the Hindu Gods mean for us. Translation of the Ganesh bhajan-Padharo mere Ganapati deva. This bhajan usually is sung in the beginning of the … read more »
Hata Chora Mana - Bhajan
Translation of Mahaprabhuji's bhajan by Swami Gajanandji.Oh my mind, give up your stubbornness. Come together with me. I want to reveal the secret of the atman to you. The Guru says to the disciple, please follow me, I want to show you … read more »
Sat - Chit - Ananda
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Sat means eternal light.Citta is the cosmic consciousness. Ananda is eternal bliss, when the individual consciousness is one with the universal consciousness. Every happiness has an end but when this light enters in our body we … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 1
Sadhvi Parvati helds a lecture about the Vedas,Vastu Shastra and Upanishads.The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. Vastu Shastra is a traditional … read more »
Be the ocean of the mercy
The aim of human life is to realize the divine Self through grace, not mere ritual meditation.If one gives meditation only to the mind, one runs from true Self-knowledge. There are two lights: the physical and the light of Brahman, which is the eternal Ātmā. This supreme light, the wisdom of Parabrahma, … read more »
Aga Me Baga Lagane Vale
The translation and also the deep meaning of holy Guruji's bhajan is revealed.The essence of that bhajan is - Sri Mahaprabhuji is the one who made a beautiful garden in the middle of a fire. Millions of greetings to you, you are the one who awakens the happiness … read more »
The Mind: A Wild Horse to be Tamed with Love
The mind is a wild horse that must be tamed through patient love, not force.The aim of human life is Self-Realization, achieved through spiritual practice. The mind is powerful and unruly, often destroying one's inner spiritual garden. It is compared to ten wild horses driven by a mighty elephant. Control … read more »
The Aim of Life: A Discourse on Guru Pūrṇimā
The aim of human life is self-realization and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.All creation originates from the one eternal sound, Oṁ, the formless Parabrahma. From this one source, the radiance of life enters the mortal world, animating beings through the five elements. Every entity is born according to … read more »
The Aim of Human Life
The aim of human life is spiritual realization, not intellectual argument.Human intellect without spirituality is harmful, leading one into a thorny forest of endless debate from which it is difficult to escape. Spirituality is not religion but purity of consciousness, which requires a pure intellect. Judging … read more »
Rajasthani bhajan evening
The beauty of devotional bhajan chanting.Bhajans are spiritual songs. Kirtans are repetitions of Gods name, again and again. Mantras liberate and satisfy our mind. Dohas are poems which gives answers to questions. While chanting bhajans, in our body, mind and intellect, … read more »
We have every possibility in us
The hidden strength within us is revealed when we meet our true nature.A story illustrates this. As a boy, Hanuman, unaware of his powers, leaped to eat the sun. The gods intervened, and Indra struck him, injuring his jaw. To appease Hanuman's father, the wind god, the gods … read more »
Parents do the biggest Sadhana
It is a gift in life to have good parents.If our parents can offer us balance, then we can offer it to others, and if you are parents, you can offer love to your children and they can offer it to others. Parenthood is a … read more »
Hari Hi Om Tat Sat
The great mantra and the search for truth reveal the nature of reality.Our physical and mental training allows adaptation, like the body acclimating to cold. Problems are creations of mind and emotion, not inherent truths. The Mahā Mantra is Hari Om Tat Sat, signifying the ultimate truth. Vedānta … read more »
We shall give happiness to others
Swami Avatarpuri and Swami Rajendrapuri, disciples of the Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul are chanting Vedic mantras.Knowledge is life. Without knowledge there is very little difference between humans and animals. Granthas and Shastras are Holy Scriptures where you can get information, answers and inspirations. The essence of all of them together has … read more »
The purpose of the human life is to know first thyself
All scriptures proclaim one truth: there is only one formless God.But how do we know this unseen reality? Without realization, the intellect is turbulent. Realization brings profound inner calm, like the deep ocean. We cannot confirm God by sight alone, as one cannot identify an unknown … read more »
The guidance of a Guru is a lifelong task
The miracle of Guru Tattva transforms a disciple's life through devotion.I express deep gratitude for the Gurudev's guidance, especially for distant devotees longing for his darśan. His arrival brings immense joy, erasing doubts and problems as the heart opens in devotion. He travels tirelessly worldwide, visiting … read more »
The heart of the saints is like an ocean, everybody has space in it
A pilgrimage to Mount Abu connects us to sacred stories and the grace of the full moon.We visited sites from the Līlāmṛta, like Gurushikhar where Dattātreya's eternal fire burns and the temple where a collector once stopped the loud āratī. At Nakī Lake, we saw the ghāṭ associated with Devpurījī. This full … read more »
Is suffering the human most enjoyable toy?
Suffering is the fuel for spiritual evolution.We treat suffering as an enjoyable toy because it gives us a sense of journey and purpose. Our faces reveal our inner state. Pain is a great teacher; our significant growth on emotional, spiritual, and social … read more »
We are responsible for what will be tomorrow
The world is moving in a strange direction because we are in Kali Yuga, an age of spiritual decline.We identify with the body or external objects, not the true Self. Our choices create karma, which determines our future. Modern education feeds the ego, not true knowledge. In this darkness, satsa g—association with truth through … read more »
The Nāḍīs, Cakras, and the Mūlādhāra Foundation
The Mūlādhāra Cakra is the foundational center of human consciousness and destiny.The three primary channels are iḍā (mind), pi galā (intellect), and suṣumṇā (consciousness), which distribute cosmic energy. Suṣumṇā connects to the Ātmā and has key stations at the Manipūra, Anāhata, and Sahasrāra. Mūlādhāra, at the spine's … read more »
The Power and Practice of Mantra
Mantra is a divine channel to cosmic power.It is vibration, resonance, and God itself—a sound received by yogis to enter the universal consciousness. Mantra liberates the mind from material attachment, acting as a filtering light that dispels ignorance and negative karma. This power … read more »
The Third Eye and the Awakening of the Mūlādhāra Cakra
The third eye symbolizes wisdom that burns all negativity to purity, and the awakening of the Mūlādhāra Cakra is the beginning of spiritual ascent.We have four eyes: in the heart, the Ājñā Cakra, and the two physical eyes. The Mūlādhāra is the seat of primal energy and our basic qualities. Its awakening feels like emerging from darkness, like a … read more »
The Light of Life and the Path to Liberation
The light of life is the light of God, and our purpose is to awaken and attain liberation.Human life is a rare and precious opportunity given by God. Our prime duty is to protect all creatures and live with mutual love and understanding. We are travelers in this world; we brought nothing and … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: Union, Harmony, and Self-Knowledge
Yoga is the science of union, balancing body, mind, and consciousness to achieve harmony.Problems arise from imbalance within ourselves. Yoga offers practical methods for this balance, leading to inner peace. True yoga aims for the union of individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness. We originate from this cosmic source … read more »
The Science of Yoga and the Awakening of Inner Energy
Yoga is the science of balancing body, mind, and consciousness, originating from the cosmic consciousness of Śiva.Two governing powers exist: divine and devilish forces, balanced by one cosmic energy, Yogamāyā. Yoga harmonizes our elements and is the mother of all spirituality. Its ultimate goal is union, the reunion of individual consciousness with … read more »
A Call for Peace and Self-Realization
My mission is to bring peace and self-realization.We cannot create peace with weapons, only with love and respect for all creatures. Millions have died in wars; killing is a loss, not a victory, and contradicts divine commands. We fight from ignorance, clinging to … read more »
The River of Selfless Service
The path of spiritual work is for your own liberation.We are human and make mistakes, but God sees our selfless service, or karma yoga. This work is the beauty of life. Obstacles from divine and negative forces exist; even great beings are tested. The greatest … read more »
Who are we to judge
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram.On the begining Swamiji is chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
The Test of Nārada
The mind's delusion under desire is a test even for the wise.A sage, asked to evaluate a princess, becomes hypnotized by her beauty, forgetting his detachment. He conceals her true virtues from her father, consumed by the thought of marrying her. He abandons his spiritual practices, obsessed … read more »
Narada cursed Vishnu
Nārada, cursed by his own pride, confronts Viṣṇu after an illusion reveals his folly.He sees his true form but remains unsatisfied, consumed by anger. He journeys to curse Viṣṇu, accusing Him of jealousy and trickery, citing the churning of the ocean. Nārada pronounces a curse: Viṣṇu will take a … read more »
The Path of Pure Sādhanā: Anuṣṭhāna and the Lotus of Consciousness
The path of pure sādhana requires disciplined practice (anuṣṭhāna) to purify consciousness.Anuṣṭhāna is a powerful spiritual practice aimed at achieving a goal, purifying the inner instrument, and becoming free from the three kinds of suffering. Continuous practice is essential; breaking the chain of continuity loses time. The … read more »
Pride is an ego trap
Lecture from Vep, Hungary, 2001
Only wisdom can digest ego
Lecture from Vep, Hungary
Self is happiness
The sense of life is to become happy and free from past suffering and karma.Satsa g is the best way to attain this peace. Our inner self, which seeks happiness, is a part of God. We often search for this self externally, but it cannot be found that way. To … read more »
The blessed day of Gurupurnima
Guru Pūrṇimā celebrates the Guru, the highest principle who dispels darkness with light.It is Vyāsa Pūrṇimā, honoring the sage who compiled the Vedas, and the day the sun's light first descended. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, spiritual religion, not man-made. The Guru sits on the Vyāsagādī, a holy … read more »
The Power of Tapasyā: Pārvatī's Resolve
Tapasyā, or austerity, is the essential power for spiritual attainment and overcoming all obstacles.A dream instructs Pārvatī to perform tapasyā, affirming the truth of a sage's words. This practice grants happiness, removes troubles, and is the foundation of endurance for all saints. Obstacles on the path are natural; one … read more »
The Inner Conflict of Śiva
The inner conflict arises when devotion is tested by personal attachment.Śiva knows Satī has concealed her test of Rāma. She claims she only paid respects, hiding that she took Sītā's form. Śiva meditates, sees the truth, and praises Rāma's protective power. An inner dialogue begins. Śiva … read more »
The fire of doubts
The test of Satī illustrates the peril of doubting divine truth and the painful clarity that follows.A child must touch fire to believe it burns. Similarly, Śiva warned Satī, but she doubted Rāma's divinity and insisted on testing Him herself. To do so, she assumed the form of Sītā. Lakṣmaṇa saw through … read more »
The Inscrutable Play of the Divine
The divine play is inscrutable, and human understanding is limited by ignorance and karma.We see suffering and question God's role, but we perceive only present results, not past causes from previous lives. Our minds are weak and cannot digest difficult truths or God's purposeful actions, which appear as ordinary … read more »
The Endless Glory of the Rāmāyaṇa
The Rāmāyaṇa is the endless glory of God Rāma, a source of divine joy and wisdom.Listening to it grants devotion and liberates one from ignorance. Its blissful nature is compared to the full moon, bringing pleasure to all, especially saints. Lord Śiva originally narrated it to Pārvatī, and Tulsīdāsa conveys that … read more »
The River of the Heart
The heart's love is the holy river Saryu, and divine qualities adorn its banks.The harmony between divine beings is like lotuses blooming on a lake. The purity of a devotee's prayer is the lightness of this water. Only this divine water can quench all thirst and cleanse the mind's … read more »
The Lake of the Mind: An Introduction to the Rāmcaritamānas
The mind is a restless elephant burning in the fire of desires, and it finds peace only by diving into the lake of the Rāmcaritamānas.This holy text, born from Lord Śiva's consciousness, removes all troubles and grants divine qualities. Listening to it brings happiness and purification. Your mind can dwell on divine play or on negative thoughts; the choice determines … read more »