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A Morning Reflection on Practice, Presence, and Nourishment
The core of practice is connection, awareness, and nourishing the body correctly.You must know the name of your Siddha Pīṭha and your mantra; forgetting them shows no real connection. We assess the time spent here. A new group has arrived, so we begin with gentle introductory exercises. … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Evening satsang
Swamijis evening satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary Nika singing , dont to use for a while (Comment-March 2011)
The Essence of Guru Tattva
The essence of Guru Tattva is the supreme reality manifest in the master.Brahman is the omniscient, omnipresent reality. From sound comes creation and illusion. True Guru Shakti is found in very rare people; most are in illusion, wanting to become gurus immediately after the master's passing. Even Rama … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life for a Healthy Back
The main cause of neck, chest, and lower back problems is our posture slowly becoming incorrect over time.We are born knowing how to move correctly, but this changes. Rapid growth can make one round the spine to appear smaller. Prolonged computer use forces muscles into prolonged tension, so they forget how to position … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Evening satsang, 24th of August
Swamijis evenig satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary on 24th of August 2010.
Seminar in Vep. Morning satsang, 24th of August
Swamijis morning satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary on 24th of August 2010.
The Meaning and Spirit of Rakṣā Bandhan
The festival of Rakṣā Bandhan embodies the spiritual bond of protection and familial unity.Humans, with their complex intellect and freedom, can become violent or greedy, necessitating cultural structures. Festivals are created by wise societies to guide behavior, fill free time with positivity, and remind us of great personalities. They … read more »
The Unity of Consciousness and Divine Love
The divine transcends gender, uniting consciousness and love as one reality.In spirituality, there is no difference between masculine and feminine; God is God, whether as Śiva, Śakti, or any form. Śiva and Śakti are one, representing consciousness and divine energy within all. A devotee sees only … read more »
The Sudarśana Cakra of Truth and Love
The Sudarśana Cakra is a divine instrument of purification and truth.This meditation technique was given by Lord Śiva to God Viṣṇu, who holds the Sudarśana disc. Viṣṇu's thousands of spiritual names represent rays from his aura, and we are individual rays. The cakra destroys negative energies … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Morning satsang, 22nd of August 2010
Swamijis morning satsang with meditation from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary on 22nd of August 2010.
The Flow of Life and the Protection of Dharma
Life is a flow of coming and going.We must solve personal and impersonal problems. Humans possess a developed intellect and deep emotions. The foundation of dharma is mercy. Dharma is righteousness, duty, and the natural law of all existence. Our intellect often becomes … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Morning Satsang with Puja, 21st of August
Puja morning satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary on 21st of August.
The Final Evening: Saṃskāras, Tṛtāpa, and the Morning Light
Our final evening addresses Tṛtāpa—the threefold suffering—and the purifying power of saṃskāras.Tṛtāpa stems from past and present life, manifesting as physical, divine, and spiritual distress. Saṃskāras, the imprints that shape us, are of two kinds: education, which cultivates a positive, free intellect, and ceremonial rites. Modern life … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Morning satsang, 20th of August
Swamijis morning satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary on 20th of August 2010.
Seminar in Vep. Evening Satsang, 19th of August 2010
Swamijis evening Satsang from Vep, Hungary.19th of August 2010
Seminar in Vep. Morning Satsang, 19th of August 2010
Swamijis morning satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary.19th of August 2010
The Path of Disciple and the Bondage of Attachment
The path of disciple and the bondage of attachment.You are fortunate to attend this Kriyā Anuṣṭhān. The dormant energy within you is powerful, like electricity; it can give comfort or cause harm if safety rules are not followed. Your teacher provides exact instructions for … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Morning satsang, 18th of August 2010
Swamijis morning satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary, 18th of August.
Seminar in Vep. Evening Satsang
Swamijis evening satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary on 17th of August 2010.
Seminar in Vep. Afternoon satsang
Swamijis afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary on 17th of August 2010.
Seminar in Vep. Morning satsang
Swamijis morning satsang from summer seminar in Vep, Hungary 17th of August 2010.
Seminar in Vep. Evening satsang, 16th of August 2010
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Vep, Hungary 16th August 2010.
The Light That Dispels Darkness
The light of spiritual practice dispels the darkness of ignorance and karma.If we trust and act in God's name, He assumes our karmic burden. We often forget God during difficulties, not realizing worse was possible. Our memory and confidence are lost, leading to selfishness. This seminar will … read more »
A Beautiful Beginning: Spiritual Practices for Daily Life
Our spiritual practices begin each day to solve problems by acknowledging we create them and accepting responsibility.Problems arise from ourselves, not others. Accepting this ends their growth. Daily practice provides guidance. Start upon waking with "Oṁ Śrī Gaṇeśāya Namaḥ." OM is the universal sound of all creation. Śrī represents all wealth and … read more »
Seminar in Vep. Morning meditation, 16th of August 2010
Webcsat from Vep, Hungary, morning meditation, on 16th of August 2010.
Swamijis birthdays celebration, 15th of August 2010
Swamijis birthday celebration from Vep, Hungary on 15th of August 2010.
The Grace of Darśana
The grace of darśana is the most important thing for a disciple.We celebrate the birthday twice due to lunar and solar calendars. The hall is full after hours of darśana, where thousands gave love and flowers. Viewing the Guru is paramount. I once complained about crowds shortening … read more »
The Third Eye of God: Jyotiṣa and the Guru's Grace
Jyotiṣa, or astrology, is the third eye of God, a precise science of time and planetary influence.The exact dates for observances like Guru Pūrṇimā are calculated by specific constellations and planetary positions, which change yearly. Nine celestial influencers are counted, with Earth being significant but not among that count. Your birth constellation, … read more »
Closing ceremony of Gurupurnima from Jadan Ashram
Closing ceremony of Gurupurnima from Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India from 27th of July 2010.
The Most Beautiful Moment
This gathering celebrates the spiritual nourishment and global community found here.We recognize this moment of peace, where meals are prepared and duties are suspended, as a sign of freedom. Yet, we must return to our worldly responsibilities. This place serves as a vital recharge for disciples … read more »
Swamiji's afternoon satsang from Strilky, 15th of July 2010
The human being is composed of five sheaths and ten senses, which govern existence.The physical body is the Annamaya Kośa, nourished by food. The vital energy is the Prāṇamaya Kośa, which is life itself and binds the other layers. The mental and emotional layer is the Manomaya Kośa, characterized … read more »
Vegetarian kitchen in praxis (part 3)
The foundation of health is in the home kitchen, where daily cooking and prepared snacks anchor well-being.Twenty-six years ago, I began raising five children as vegetarians without guidelines, supported by my mother's example. Today, ingredients and information are abundant, but fewer mothers cook daily. Institutional support is needed to appreciate this role. … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and the Guru's Grace
Satsa g is the gathering for truth, essential for liberation from the cycle of birth and death.The human intellect is our tool for this freedom. One must live in the world like a dancer on a rope, maintaining balance and concentration on the ultimate aim, undisturbed by worldly temptations. The soul is … read more »
Vegetarian kitchen in praxis (part 2)
Our goal is to make vegetarian food a wonderful gastronomic experience for everyone.A common mistake is claiming spiritual independence from food, but true mastery means fulfilling duties regardless of meals. If you do not enjoy food, you will not digest it properly. We do not need protein concentrates; … read more »
Yoga teachers program
Yoga teachers program.Lecture from Mahaprabhudeep ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic
Vegetarian kitchen in praxis (part 1)
Today we discuss making vegetarian food appealing to everyone.Scientifically, vegetarianism is the best path for health, mental performance, and planetary survival. Animal foods lack protective antioxidants and concentrate environmental toxins. Cooking meat creates harmful free radicals. The calcium paradox shows dairy worsens osteoporosis. Past … read more »
The Path of Knowledge and the Grace of the Guru
The spiritual path is a lifelong journey of knowledge, culminating in self-realization.Yoga is not a short practice but a horizon you approach forever. Many begin seeking health, as Ayurveda teaches the first happiness is a healthy body. This knowledge originates from the Vedas, meaning knowledge itself, which … read more »
Learning, education and change
True education is about the self and is fundamentally defined by love, not mere information.Conventional education lacks the essential connection of love between teacher and student. I once taught mathematics through play and realized this engagement is blocked in higher education. The school in Jadan succeeds because it is guided … read more »
Yoga for Kids (2/2)
Yoga for Kids from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky on 13th of July 2010.
Yoga in Crisis Management
A crisis is a psychological state of severe imbalance, a fork in the road presenting both danger and opportunity, where the outcome can be either improvement or worsening.This concept originates from medicine, describing a post-shock condition. Crises force us from routine, demanding new decisions amid uncertainty, as we cannot truly escape them. The core experience is one of loss—be it physical, emotional, or … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 12th of July 2010.
Lecture by Sadhvi Parvatiji
The sixteen samskāras are scientific rites of passage for purification and successful development.They create profound impressions that guide the mind toward liberation and ensure a healthy, sattvic next generation. Neglecting them leads to societal degeneration. Most ceremonies occur in childhood, requiring a knowledgeable priest and gathering the community … read more »
Yoga Teachers Program
Yoga Teachers Program from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 12th of July 2010.
The Puruṣottama Yoga: The Path to the Supreme Self
The world is an upside-down, ever-changing tree we must cut with non-attachment to reach the divine abode.The individual soul attracts mind and senses; only pure yogis can realize it. God is present everywhere, specifically as light. The sun, moon, and fire do not possess their own light; it is God's light. God … read more »
Yoga for Kids (1/2)
Yoga for Kids from Mahaprabhudeep ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 11th July 2010.
Yoga against burn-out syndrome
Yoga is a vital foundation for preventing and addressing burnout syndrome and modern lifestyle illnesses.Burnout, a disintegration of personality from chronic time and performance pressure, affects all professions. Yoga's unifying practices counteract this. A European project with German colleagues studied teacher burnout, finding severe physical symptoms like spinal issues and … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life - exercise program
Morning Yoga exercise according to system Yoga in Daily Life from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic.
Sunset in Strilky
Meditation on the setting sun in Strilky.Recorded on 1st of July 2010.
Evening satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 10th of Jul 2010.
The Puruṣottama Chapter: The World as a Tree and the Path Beyond
The world is an upside-down, ever-changing tree, and the path is to cut it with non-attachment to reach the divine state.This tree, the world, is eternal in principle but constantly changing. Its roots are above in the divine, and its leaves are the eternal Vedic teachings. Branches go in all directions, representing our choices. Sense objects … read more »