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Guru Tattva, Wellington, NZ

The Guru Tattva is the light beyond the physical form.It functions as Brahmā, creating good thoughts; as Viṣṇu, protecting; as Maheśvara, destroying negativity. That tattva is Parabrahma itself, not the embodied guru. The physical guru is like a box containing a precious diamond—value lies in … read more »

Spirituality and Charity, Raumati - Kapiti Coast, NZ

The power of satsa g and charity sustains the world.Two kinds of people exist. One concentrates on personal life, which is not wrong. The other creates charitable and spiritual centers for the well-being of nature and society. Experience shows the world cannot survive without spiritual … read more »

Protection of our planet and sustainability in daily life, Wellington, NZ

The planet suffers due to human greed and disrespect, creating physical and mental pollution.Humans are not almighty; the God-made world is perfect, while the man-made is imperfect. The cause of suffering is a lack of non-violence and limitless desire. Mental pollution from dry intellect is more dangerous than physical … read more »

A Prayer for Peace and the Path of Yoga

Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul.The human body is a temple and must be cared for through practice. Health is the first comfort; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga practice is a lifelong discipline of dynamic movements, stretching, and postures, performed … read more »

Ancient Wisdom for the Challenges of our Modern Times, Wellington , NZ

Dharma is the cosmic law we must follow to be protected.Ancient wisdom teaches that dharma is the inherent duty and law of all existence, not merely religion. If you protect dharma, it protects you. Humans have lost their harmonious relationship with nature, acting against it out … read more »

How to Simplify Your Life and Be Happy, Raumati - Kapiti Coast, NZ

Yoga and daily life are a path to peace through universal love.Ancestors are honored before the divine in many ancient cultures. Lineage transmits the flame of wisdom from Śiva, sustained by Ādiguru Śa karācārya, and handed down through realized masters to the present. Modern life erodes trust … read more »

How to live a happy life in a Modern World, Auckland, NZ

Happiness is a universal principle given freely to all, yet we struggle to attain it.We pursue material happiness, but it is temporary and often brings more suffering than joy. True, lasting happiness is supreme bliss, beyond the changing material world. It requires renunciation: take only what you need and release … read more »

Shatsampatti - the 6 inner treasures of Yoga (1/2), Auckland, NZ

The hidden treasures within are discovered through the four yogas: Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, and Jñāna.Human focus on the outer world obscures inner values. Karma Yoga is action through body, mind, speech, and wealth, governed by the law of cause and effect, with selfless action being the highest principle. Bhakti Yoga … read more »

A Celebration of a New Beginning

The opening of a new center is a celebration of growth from a small seed into a great tree, supported by collective effort and divine blessing.From a small beginning, a dedicated space is established through perseverance and service. This new branch provides an opportunity for many to serve and grow closer to the divine light. The work is challenging, but with … read more »

Yoga Workshop, San Francisco

Today is a special day, the festival of Holī, celebrating the victory of devotion over arrogance.Every spiritual tradition begins in the name of God, a guideline like a torchlight in darkness. The full moon's gentle light is considered a nectar. In a past age, a king named Hiraṇyakaśipu sought immortality through … read more »

Yoga and Meditation, Vancouver

The lake, the tree, the saint, and the rain manifest for the well-being of all without duality.Water gives life to all without refusal or anger. A tree offers fruit, shade, and oxygen regardless of who planted it or who cuts it. The words of a saint are for every being. Rain falls … read more »

Find peace within thy heart, Vancouver

Living in peace requires managing inner perception amidst inevitable outer turmoil.The world has always contained trouble and those who create it, often believing themselves right. One must continue daily duties regardless, not stopping for temporary disturbances. True peace is found within, not in changing external conditions. … read more »

God's light is in every heart, Alexandria

The eternal spiritual lineage transmits divine wisdom from master to disciple.God placed a divine spark of light within every heart. This light dispels ignorance when it radiates, revealing divine wisdom. The Guru's word is God's instruction to love all beings without distinction. This knowledge flows through … read more »

Stewards of the Earth, Alexandria

The four holy ones manifest on this planet solely for the well-being of others.The first is the lake or water body, which serves all without discrimination, like a mother. The second is the tree, which provides for countless creatures without attachment or enmity. The third is the holy saint, … read more »

Yoga In Daily Life means harmony of body mind and soul, Alexandria

Yoga is the science of uniting body, mind, and soul through harmony and balance.It is an ancient system for overall well-being. The universe and our own bodies are complex, harmonized creations we do not fully understand. We struggle to comprehend even our physical form, let alone our mind with … read more »

Cultivating non-violent speech, Alexandria

Words have immense power to create or destroy.We are one human family; suffering anywhere is our own. A morning tsunami brought great sadness, reminding us of our shared heart. True unity comes from feeling others' pain as our own. Collective prayer is a … read more »

The Path of Yoga in Daily Life

Integrating yoga into daily life is the path.General instructions are given; apply them according to personal capacity. The worldly ocean awaits, filled with challenges; learn to navigate it skillfully. When feeling imbalanced, pause advanced practices and focus on foundational āsanas, Karma Yoga, and … read more »

The Wisdom of Yoga: A Path to Unity and Well-being

Yoga is the ancient science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for health and unity.It is a universal, practical path, not a religion or dogma. Its principles lead to a happy, harmonious life through love and understanding. God is omnipresent, manifesting in various forms to serve and liberate. All creation … read more »

The Indwelling Reality: A Discourse on Self-Realization

The true self is the singular reality indwelling all forms.My Gurudev gave the hint to realize this true self. That one reality is hidden within everything, like oil in seeds or fire in alcohol. You are that reality. You are the temple, the deity, and … read more »

On Practice, Faith, and the Inner Path

The spiritual path requires independent practice, faith, and discernment.Practice is paramount; treat your spiritual practices with adoration and respect as if they are divine. Chanting mantra aloud aids concentration and dispels thoughts. An altar is a holy place for inner consultation, a bridge from … read more »

The Unshakeable Victory of Truth

Truth is ultimately unshakeable and always victorious.I began this work with the conviction that truth cannot be hidden; it will always emerge. I have traveled widely, even to places where speaking of God was forbidden, yet I faced no difficulties because I … read more »

The Precious Human Journey

The human life is a rare and precious opportunity for realization.The journey of the soul through limitless universes is unknown, but this human form alone can recognize God. This chance is a diamond not to be wasted, for life continues after death in forms determined by … read more »

It is a blessing to be always together, Alexandria

True connection is a matter of love, not physical proximity.The body is not the reality; love transcends distance while ignorance and hate create division. I recall a story of an ox named Sanjo, separated from the woman who raised him. Driven by love and memory, … read more »

What can be achieved through Yoga, New York

Yoga is the ancient science of achieving union and harmony.It begins with the body and breath, leading to relaxation, concentration, and higher states. All beings carry the light of the Cosmic Self within; we are part of this universal one. Our individual existence is governed … read more »

Awakening Consciousness with Yoga and Meditation, New York

Awakening consciousness through yoga requires moving beyond its common perception as mere physical exercise.Yoga's introduction to the West passed through phases of misunderstanding, from associations with fakirs to the hippie movement, before being embraced for health and concentration. It has since become a system for well-being and stress management, … read more »

Public lecture at Emory University in Atlanta USA

Yoga is the unifying energy that harmonizes the cosmos and the individual.Creation arises from the balance of infinite space and pure consciousness, held together by divine energy. This primordial vibration manifests as sound, light, and the elements. The individual soul journeys through cycles of action and reaction, … read more »

A Celebration of the Cosmic Dance and a Discourse on Śiva

The cosmic dance of Śiva and the path of bhakti reveal universal consciousness and the transformative power of abhiṣeka.Bharatanatyam temple dance expresses devotion, cosmic mystery, and yoga’s aim of joy and liberation. Mahāśivapurāṇa teaches that Sadāśiva, the formless Brahman, manifests creation through the li ga and divine symbols. Brahmā’s mind-born sons renounced, leading to … read more »

Mahashivaratri 2011 Instructions

Tomorrow night begins the observance of Mahāśivarātri, a prolonged period for prayer and abhiṣeka.We will host a satsa g with bhajans, dance, lectures, and films. The abhiṣeka ritual involves pouring a mixture of milk and water from a small vessel over a Śiva Li gam while chanting the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya … read more »

Śivarātri Satsaṅg in Vienna

Śivarātri reveals the holy heart.The Pañcākṣara mantra Oṃ Namaḥ Śivāya holds the entire universe. Oṃ is the first cosmic sound, Svayambhū, manifesting as light, Śivajyoti. The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra purifies negative qualities and thoughts. First purified are manas, buddhi, citta, and … read more »

Mahashivaratri 2011 Message

A blessing for the holy occasion of Mahāśivarātri is offered.I send the blessings of Devpurījī. I pray to Almighty Sadāśiva Swayambhu to bless us, forgive all our mistakes and our ignorance, and bestow His divine grace. May we act and serve according to Your divine … read more »

A disciplined day and time management help dissolve stress

Discipline is the foundation of success in all aspects of life, from business to spiritual practice.A lack of ethical discipline caused the global financial crisis. Business requires supervision, but ineffective oversight creates loss, as shown when multiple supervisors consumed the milk they were meant to guard. Delegation without personal responsibility leads … read more »

Love Unites, Wisdom Removes Duality: Spiritual Teachings on Satsaṅg

Love unites, and wisdom removes duality.Ignorance divides, ego destroys, jealousy makes union impossible. The ideal brother is Bharata, who declared God dwelt within. The ideal disciple is Ekalavya. Ekalavya came to Droṇācārya but was refused because not royal. He understood the … read more »

Morning satsang from Strilky

Gratitude to parents and the guru reveals distinct roles: parents guide according to karma within limited chakras, while the Satguru offers unlimited spiritual refinement by seeing the aura across three times.Parents provide the rare human birth, reason for lifelong thankfulness. Their practical care and teachings, like order or resilience, shape us. Yet what parents can give remains limited to the human chakras up to Viśuddhi. The … read more »

Satsang is the source of happiness and enlightenment

Satsa g is the source of happiness, and kusa ga brings unhappiness.A disciple leaves the master and becomes unhappy. In the forest, he sees a happy monkey. The monkey says, “Go.” The disciple feels rejected. He meets a second monkey eating fruit. Upon hearing his story, the … read more »

Public lecture in Brno

Peace arises from universal love, not from greed or conflict.Human history is filled with war, stemming from endless greed for power and wealth. Unlike animals, human mental hunger is insatiable. A story illustrates this: a proud king is humbled by a beggar with a bottomless … read more »

The Unity of Śiva and Śakti: Consciousness and Its Liberation

Śiva consciousness is the ever-awakened consciousness within all, the goal of merging individual consciousness into the cosmic.This union is yoga. Human intellect, distinct among creatures, requires education. Education shapes habits and destiny, for good or ill. Cultural and spiritual education are vital. Spiritual education provides the higher human mission: God-realization. Modern culture … read more »

The Grace of the Guru

The grace of the Guru makes everything possible.Realize the profound fortune of having the Guru's presence and darśana. In the Guru's realm, all things are achievable through his grace, but one must be open to receive it. Self-blackmail, the thought of being small … read more »

Closing satsang from Vep

Discipline and purification are the path to inner peace.Find something good in every event, for negativity is easy but fruitless. Do not cry for the past; it is gone beyond reach. Take care of the present, and the future shapes accordingly. Discipline is the … read more »

YIDL Presentation

Yoga is the balancing principle, a science of living for strength, harmony, and peace.This holistic system promotes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health through a graded, practical path. It integrates exercises, breathwork, deep relaxation, and meditation to purify the body and calm the mind. The practice fosters self-awareness and … read more »

Afternoon practice from Vep

Practicing asanas relaxes the body, heals ailments, and calms the mind.Sit in Vajrasana for ten to fifteen minutes to improve digestion. Vajrasana calms emotional waves and quiets thoughts by influencing Manipura, Anahata, and Ajna cakras. It also relieves headaches. Marjari variations work the entire spine; the … read more »

Morning Lecture from Vep

Morning satsang from weekend yoga seminar from Vep, Hungary.

Around the world - Hidden beauty

The highest principle is non-violence, meaning no killing.Every soul is a divine cell; all creatures of the universe are my cells. Therefore, love them, feed them, and do not eat them. Humans are meant to be protectors, not destroyers. Consider a garden with … read more »

Twenty five years of YIDL in Croatia

The spiritual lineage of Śrī Alakh Purījī Siddha Pīṭha brings the light of yoga to the world.This lineage descends from ancient Himalayan sages. Śrī Dev Purījī established an āśrama in Rajasthan in the late 19th century. His disciple was Bhagavān Śrī Deep Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, who taught that all beings carry a divine … read more »

The Mahāsamādhi of Śrī Devapurījī

Today is the Mahāsamādhi day of Śrī Devapurījī, a liberated master.He lived hidden in the Himalayas and was a member of a group of siddhas who can materialize and dematerialize at will. He possessed the qualities of Śiva: purity, consciousness, and the power to liberate. He … read more »

The Life and Miracles of Devpurījī

Devpurījī was a being of complete oneness, an incarnation of Śiva who attained Cosmic Consciousness.He embodied divine power through miracles and a profound unity with nature. He had no shadow or footprints, and no photograph could capture him; he instructed devotees to see him in the sun. He restored dead … read more »

On Devapurījī

Devapurījī is our Satguru, an incarnation of Śiva, the self-manifested Svayaṃbhū principle.Incarnations descend by free will to liberate beings bound by karma, appearing in human form but possessing all divine powers naturally. He was a miraculous child who went to the Himalayas, joining the Siddhas—perfected yogīs beyond … read more »

The Worship of the Elements

The five elements are divine and must be revered as God.A sun festival exists in Europe, involving a burning wheel. Similar reverence is for water, Jal Devatā. Polluting water harms us. Fire, Agni Dev, is life; our body's heat is a divine automatic system. Fire purifies … read more »

Peace Prayer in Erd, Szazhalombatta

A multifaith gathering offers prayers for world peace through shared invocation and wisdom.Representatives from various traditions light a flame and offer prayers. A Hindu chant seeks guidance from unreality to reality, darkness to light, and mortality to immortality. A Christian prayer asks for illumination of intellect and will … read more »

Around the world - Khatu pranam

A praṇāma is a greeting and a practice that transforms energy.It aligns the spinal column and expels impurities, cleansing the entire system. This work is prepared through breath control, mantras, and energetic concentration. The practice requires the transformation of both the individual and the place itself. … read more »

Feather project - Message to the next generation

Life is a struggle navigated through faith, where difficulties serve as our greatest teachers.God's constant presence provides support if we surrender to His will. My global travels reveal a beautiful world where moments of strife stem from personal ignorance, yet universal love and respect prevail. Achievements are realized through … read more »

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