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Sankalp Mantra
A guided instruction on performing the Śa kalpa Mudrā, a ritual for making and sanctifying resolutions."This practice will bring completeness to all your physical, mental, and spiritual efforts in the world." "Hold your śa kalpa in your hand and will make many resolutions." An instructor leads a group in a detailed … read more »
Satsang is the way
A satsang discourse on the value of spiritual community and true friendship."Brothers and sisters you can get in every life... But Satguru Dev and Satsa gī brothers and sisters, you can get only in a human life." "If you give a hand, then hold the hand till … read more »
Guru kripa makes everything possible
A satsang discourse on the grace and principle of the Guru."Whatever you wish in your mind, by the grace of Gurudev, nothing is impossible." "What is not possible, Gurudev can do. Or what is going to happen, Gurudev can remove it." Swami Ji addresses devotees on … read more »
Sadhana and family
A satsang discourse on integrating spiritual practice with family life as a householder."Your child is born to replace you. When the child is born, you are happy. But you should know: now the Lord of the house is already here." "For a householder, their sādhana, their spiritual path, … read more »
I surrender my service to all
A spiritual discourse on universal service and cultural wisdom, delivered on the speaker's birthday."If you live, then live for entire creatures. Each and every entity is myself." "The service to the human is a greater service, which I do not accept. I reject this very much." Swami Ji addresses … read more »
Monsoon and sadhana
A spiritual discourse on the Śrāvaṇa month, environmental crisis, and devotion to Śiva."Mother Earth has enough for everyone's need, but not for their greed." "Śiva asks, 'Do you pray from your heart or not?'... Do not beg; just pray. Give your love." From Om Vishvadip Gurukul in Rajasthan, … read more »
Kumbha Mela - the festival of immortality
Master 546 - Kumbha Mela - the festival of immortality DVD 546 … read more »
The value of bhajans
A spiritual discourse on the value of the guru, satsang, and inner practice."Only one who knows a diamond can prize it. As long as you recognize value, you are rich. When you think, 'I don't need this anymore,' and forget it, you lose that value." "Be that sandalwood. … read more »
The beauty of the name of God
A spiritual discourse on the eternal nature of yoga and the purification of the mind."Yoga existed before creation began. The creation itself began with the Yoga Śakti." "Look within your heart. In your inner mirror, what do you see? You see the face of the person toward whom you are … read more »
The five elements in balance
A public lecture on the holistic Yoga in Daily Life system."Yoga is yoga, but it depends on how you explain and practice it. The word 'yoga' means union, balance, or harmony." "Yoga in Daily Life is designed mindfully, carefully, according to ancient authentic literature—ancient wisdom for … read more »
The human body is a valuable instrument
A public lecture and yoga demonstration on achieving holistic harmony."Yoga is a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. It is a very ancient practice, older than this planet itself, because yoga means balance, harmony, and unity." "The purpose of life is to get liberation, … read more »
The beauty of spirituality
A public lecture and practical yoga workshop on integrating spiritual practice into daily life."Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice. So this evening, we will learn something we can utilize in our lives." "Yoga is for better health, better concentration, a happy and long life, … read more »
Exercise will make You capable
An evening satsang on yoga, discipline, and health, followed by a gentle yoga practice."Yoga begins with discipline. Yoga means discipline, and yoga life will be successful through discipline." "Through the practice of yoga, try to neutralize your thoughts in your consciousness. Yogi means one who is master of the … read more »
Yoga against stress
A public lecture on overcoming stress through yoga, meditation, and spiritual principles."Everything negative which happens in our life comes from stress. Stress is a destructive factor." "Yoga in Daily Life is such a beautiful and very easy system that everyone can practice. It does not matter if … read more »
Everything is purna
A satsang discourse on spiritual completeness, fasting, and conscious living."When our consciousness, when our intellect, when our ignorance turns towards our individual existence, it separates us from the Pūrṇa." "Fasting is not only that you avoid your meal, but fasting means you do something good … read more »
Relations creates situations
A spiritual discourse on the human condition, karma, and liberation from attachment."Attachment creates fear. Attachment creates confusion. Attachment creates disappointments... But where there is love, there is freedom. Where there is love, there is beauty." "Easier will... be to love, but not to suffer for that love. … read more »
Active and passive meditation
A satsang on meditation, karma yoga, and humanity's relationship with nature."Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam. Through the practice of karma yoga, you will be successful in your yoga practice." "Mother Nature has enough for everyone's need, but not for the greed." Swami Avatarpuri, speaking from Střelky Ashram, explains … read more »
Chidakash meditation
A Sunday satsang discourse on the soul, consciousness, and spiritual practice."The soul is not ātmā; the soul is individual, and ātmā is the universe. The soul is the victim of karma, the victim of destiny, and the victim of birth, death, and rebirth." "Our consciousness is … read more »
Meditation and mental health
A discourse on creative meditation as an active, practical spiritual path."Such creative meditation is more powerful and useful than just sitting with closed eyes." "Creative meditation makes humans multi-talented, capable, and healthy." The lecturer explains the concept of creative meditation, advocating for concentrated, hands-on work as … read more »
Mahaprabhuji is that one
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the path to liberation."Meditation is the way to him, to Gurudev. Meditation is the way to thyself, the Ātmā. And meditation is the way to Brahman, the Supreme." "Human life is given to get Brahma jñāna, Ātmā jñāna, while … read more »
Raja yoga is the way to the Self
A satsang on meditation, discipline, and the path of Raja Yoga."You are the king of your mind and your senses." "Meditation means to come above, come over this restlessness of the mind, like waves on a peaceful lake." Swamiji addresses a weekend retreat, explaining the eight … read more »
Shiva is the body of the universe
A concluding lecture on Śivarātri about realizing the universal Ātmā and the path from the individual soul to Śiva consciousness."The Ātmā is Ajara Amar—unborn, immortal, everlasting. That Ātmā is our reality." "To become from Jīva to Śiva, God gave you the human body. And to change from Jīva to Śiva, you have to surrender and … read more »
Solve Your inner conflicts
A spiritual discourse on inner conflict and universal peace."Conflict is not in the world; conflict is within you. That conflict is in me, and only I can solve it." "Humans are perfect beings meant to live on this planet like a divine self, like … read more »
Understand Yourself through meditation
A discourse on active and passive meditation, self-realization, and spiritual practice."Your work is not merely for earning money... it is to create beauty in this world through your talents and intuitions. This is called active meditation." "Passive meditation means withdrawing your senses and thoughts from the … read more »
Meditation and quality of life
A discourse on the purpose and practice of meditation."Meditation is the answer to thyself, to all thy questions. Meditation will give the answers." "Meditation is a way to thyself, which means to God... Where there is love, there is unity, and where there is … read more »
Steps towards meditation
A detailed instructional talk on mantra and meditation practice."Without a mantra, meditation is like a body without a soul. Mantra is very useful and important. It creates positive vibrations." "Love is what attracts the attention of God. Love is the door to Brahmaloka, heaven … read more »
How to be one with Yourself
A discourse on the two main types of meditation and their application for harmony and self-inquiry."Meditation means to be one with thyself. The whole day you are working and extroverted... Meditation re-establishes the real relation with yourself—with your body, mind, intellect, consciousness, and soul." "After this comes the next step of … read more »
Six tigers of the human mind
A discourse on meditation, discipline, and the obstacles on the spiritual path."Meditation is a part of Rāja Yoga, also known as Aṣṭā ga Yoga. It is a path very gradually and systematically guided by the great saint or ṛṣi, Patañjali." "Patañjali said, 'My children, my devotees, my … read more »
The Threefold Path: Svādhyāya, Manan, and Abhyāsa
A discourse on the threefold spiritual path of svādhyāya, manan, and abhyāsa, and the obstacles to self-realization."Everything that you experience, what you hear, and what you learn is the milk. You develop this in your intellect, but then through the instrument of your viveka (discernment), you churn it all... and then the … read more »
A Life of Love and Right Action
A spiritual discourse and Q&A session on living a life of love, karma, and right action."Awaken love in your heart for all creatures; that would be the best." "Karma cannot be transferred with organs, because karma affects the individual soul and not particular organs." A speaker addresses questions from attendees on … read more »
A Prayer for World Peace
A multi-faith prayer gathering for world peace."May I ask all the religious groups present here to please come to the podium and represent your religion, your church." "We know this prayer is not only for a particular nation, but for the whole … read more »
On Marriage and Steadfastness on the Path
A spiritual discourse on the choice between marriage and monastic life, emphasizing steadfastness on the path."If one has feelings and wishes to marry, then do so. If not, that is also acceptable. The important thing is to avoid constant indecision." "You can attain mokṣa even if you are married. Nowadays, it … read more »
The Precious Human Life
A spiritual discourse on the value and purpose of human life, using parables and analogies."Whether you are liberated or not does not depend on anyone. Whether you are enlightened or not depends on you: how you will lead your life, how you will practice, how humble you will be." "We … read more »
Vedānta: A Holistic Paradigm for a Global Philosophy
A lecture on Vedānta as a holistic philosophy for the modern world."Vedānta, I think, is generally accepted as being the high watermark, not only of Indian philosophy, but of world philosophy." "Ekam Sat Viprāḥ Bahudhā Vadanti. The Ṛg Veda tells us: 'The truth is one; the wise … read more »
Vedānta: A Holistic Paradigm for a Global Society
A lecture on Vedānta as a holistic philosophy for the modern world."The Upaniṣads are to Eastern philosophy what the Platonic dialogues and the New and Old Testament together are to Western philosophy." "Fanning that spark of the divine into the blazing fire of spiritual realization is the … read more »
The Essence of Love and Union
A spiritual address on the essence of love and the purpose of gatherings."Birthdays, anniversaries, or holy festivals are merely a medium, a symbol, a kind of occasion for union." "Love is life and life is love. When there is love, then everything is happy. And when there is … read more »
The Mantra, the Self, and Prāṇa
A spiritual discourse on the nature of mantra, the Self, and prāṇa."The mantra itself is the embodiment of the Supreme. A mantra is a source of energy that you may call a blessing, that you may call kindness, or that you may call a curse." "Therefore, God, … read more »
The Ocean of Consciousness: From the Pond to the Infinite
A closing address at a Yoga in Daily Life conference on health, spirituality, and universal consciousness."The person who does not recognize the aspects of God is like a frog in a small pond." "Yoga is the way to God, the real God, not to the border of the pond, but to … read more »
The Illusion of Wealth
A spiritual discourse on the impermanence of wealth and worldly attachment."When we die, it does not matter how much money, property, or jewels you possess; nothing will go with you." "If money comes, it is very good. Spend it on good things... If money does not … read more »
The Difficulty of Construction and the Devilish Power of Destruction
A spiritual discourse on the destructive ease of worldly life and the demanding path to eternal joy."Anyone can destroy. But to build up and to protect, you cannot—no matter what it is." "Worldly joy is temporary, and we are searching for everlasting joy, sustainable joy. That is in self-realization." The speaker contrasts … read more »
The Essence of Seva and Guru Pūrṇimā
A spiritual discourse on the highest form of spiritual practice (sādhana), centered on selfless service (seva) and the Guru's grace."God Himself measured on a scale: on one side, the benefit of Seva; on the other, the benefit of Mokṣa. Which is greater? Seva must be greater than Mokṣa." "The most difficult, beautiful, and greatest tapasyā … read more »
The Gift of the Name
A discourse on the supreme spiritual gift of God's name and mantra practice."The one who gives you a mantra has given you the property, the richness, the treasure of the entire three worlds; now it belongs to you." "Without mantra, meditation is a body without a soul. Without … read more »
The Gift of Trust
A spiritual discourse on trust, the intellect, and karmic responsibility."Love always means that there is that trust, that faithfulness... and there is no force in the universe that can shake your relation." "It is your thoughts that can destroy yourself... when you speak about someone … read more »
The Universal Need for Peace
A spiritual discourse on universal peace and interconnectedness, using the analogy of an airplane flight."Therefore, we must pray for the entire airplane, not only for ourselves. We must pray for all the passengers inside." "Thus, we must pray for peace to pervade the entire universe. The Vedas instruct us to … read more »
The Essence of Rakṣā Bandhan and the Wisdom of Oneness
A satsang held in anticipation of Rakṣā Bandhan, blending festival explanation with spiritual and social teachings."Where there is two, there is quarreling. Where there is more, there is quarreling. But where there is only one, no quarreling." "Holy Gurujī told me that in one hand he has lāḍū... and in one … read more »
The Greatest Sādhana
A spiritual discourse on the supreme value of selfless service."Nothing is greater and more joyful... in the entire universe, neither moksha, nor heaven, nor the wealth of the entire world, than to serve Thee, my Lord." "To serve God or to serve me means to … read more »
A Prayer for Universal Peace and Guidance
An evening prayer for universal peace and divine guidance."There is only one God throughout the entire universe. We call Him by different names." "Lord, bless us. Lead us from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light. Lead us from mortality to immortality." … read more »
A New Ashram in Maribor
A speech at the inauguration of a new yoga ashram in Maribor."I congratulate you on this, your first beautiful ashram in Maribor. That is a sign of your love, your kindness, your work." "I wish you all the best, all the success. May all who come under … read more »
A Prayer for Unity and Peace
A Bahá'í prayer for universal peace and unity."Enmity is now only the result of prejudice. There is one God. Humanity is one. The foundation of religion is one." "War must end. Let us be united and love one another... The gift of God … read more »