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You need a blessing
Seeking blessings is a fundamental human need for connection and guidance.A traditional concept that a husband is a wife's god is a distortion born of masculine ego, not true devotion. True devotion is humility and kindness between partners. Always seek a blessing or opinion to avoid … read more »
Ajapa japa
The root of spiritual practice is the Guru's instruction.This teaching establishes one in truth. The words and message of saints remain; we must follow that divine wisdom. The mantra is the vehicle that leads you. Practice the Guru Mantra from the spiritual lineage. At … read more »
Nothing is too late
Life's purpose is fulfilled through its completion.Different mantras influence all life, learned through language, especially your mother tongue, which can become a language of love. Nothing is too late; begin from where you are. Doing one thing properly masters everything, while trying … read more »
Narmadeshvar
You may take Amṛt for your entire life.This Mahāprasād can be further energized. There is a holy river named the Narmadā. Stones in this river are naturally shaped into forms resembling a Śiva Li gam. These are called Narmadeśvara Śiva Li gams. Place … read more »
Mamata
The mind's bondage stems from mamatā, the sense of "mine," which is the root of all suffering.The mind does not die until this possessiveness is purified. Through countless lifetimes, only the body perishes, while hope and longing persist. These three—mamatā, hope, and longing—are the causes of all troubles with family, society, and … read more »
Science of the Mantra
Mantras are a practical, oral wisdom for specific purposes, from healing bites to guiding creatures.This knowledge is not written but transmitted directly between individuals under strict discipline. It must be performed as selfless service without any material exchange; accepting even tea nullifies the mantra's power. This practice is known by … read more »
This life is very short
Lead a normal life with awareness.A relationship's initial joy naturally fades, but suffering is unnecessary. Recreate that initial feeling through conscious duty and growing love. This creates harmony for partners and children. Yet, all partnerships end in the pain of separation, … read more »
Traslation of Mira Bai's bhajan
The essence of devotion is a burning longing for divine union, exemplified by Mīrā's viraha.Her bhajans express an unbearable separation from God. She declares survival is impossible without the beloved's presence. She pleads for darśana, describing a profound suffering. Her state is likened to a waterless lotus or a moonless … read more »
Mantra should be practised
Mantra is the foundational cosmic resonance from which all creation arises.It is a sound that shapes reality. The mantra received from the true guide is most appropriate, but it requires systematic practice with proper technique for safety and success. Perfection is sought in five techniques: Vācik, … read more »
The Bīja Mantra of Maṇipūra
The bīja mantra of the Maṇipūra Cakra is Raṃ, which is the sound of the universal Ātmā known as Rāma.Chanting from the navel utilizes the Parā level of sound. The union of prāṇa and apāna at this cakra allows pure consciousness to enter the central Suṣumṇā channel, ascending to the supreme door of the Sahasrāra. … read more »
What is the reality?
The present determines the future.Do not dwell on the past. Your future is shaped by your present actions and thoughts. Destiny is created by your own karma. You are your own liberator through your conduct. Heaven is not a physical … read more »
Give up your attachment
The mind must abandon its dispassion and false imagination to be shown the Ātmā.A child is attached to toys, crying if they are taken. As a teenager, one seeks other toys, with jealousy and anger growing stronger. People become attached to relationships, claiming they will die if a partner … read more »
RAM mantra
A spiritual discourse on the power of the divine name."Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām." "Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām." The video consists of a continuous, rhythmic chanting of the name "Rām," repeated as a mantra. There is … read more »
SRI DEEP NIRANJAN SABA DUKHA BHANJAN mantra
The mantra Śrī Dīpa Nirañjana provides complete protection from all afflictions.Planetary influences, negative spirits, and all three forms of suffering cannot affect one who holds this mantra. No further ritual is required. This mantra purifies the mind of negative energy, thoughts, and fear. Negative words and … read more »
Demonstration of relaxation
The Ānanda Āsana posture recharges the body with cosmic energy.This practice is for everyone, offering comfort and bliss. By resting the organs, muscles, nerves, and joints, life force flows in, pushing out tiredness and negativity. One can practice this relaxation seated or lying down. Close … read more »
Languages and alphabet
The origin of all elements and consciousness stems from the primordial sound Oṃ.This sound is as ancient as creation itself. Every creature possesses a language and innate intellect. For example, ants demonstrated cooperation and problem-solving to reach blessed food, forming a living bridge across water. Do not think … read more »
How to solve problems
To overcome fear, analyze its origin in time and place.Problems and fears arise from specific circumstances. One must find their root cause. This requires dedicated self-study. Understand the situation's deśa and kāla—the precise place and time of its occurrence. Assess if it can be changed … read more »
Stories
The ancient way of teaching is through stories, as they remain most vividly in memory.Convert any difficult subject into a narrative to remember it. Another form is theater, where actors embody stories, using techniques to evoke real emotion. Poetry is a supreme method for preserving wisdom perfectly, unlike mutable writing. … read more »
Are you ready to see God?
The inner call for God-realization arises because God is our origin and inner reality, even within those considered devils.A devil exists from bad qualities and society, but the inner truth is divine light. For instance, even an enemy who constantly thinks of God, whether in fear or hatred, draws God's presence for liberation. However, … read more »
Masta
The state of mastāna is a divine intoxication beyond worldly care.The term mastāna describes being intoxicated in divine love, where nothing matters except God. It is very hard to attain. A saint known as Mastāna Bābā exemplified this. Everyone thought he was mad, living without care … read more »
Explanation of bhajan DO DIN KA JAGA ME MELA
This world is a two-day gathering.Life is a transient play of coming and going. You accumulate sin, deceit, and vast wealth through dishonest means, yet none of it accompanies you at death. Not even a fraction of your possessions follows. Family … read more »
Master your mood
The heart center is the abode of the Ātmā, a tiny blue light within a cave of the heart.This Ātmā is unchanging happiness. The individual soul is a mixture of this reality and non-reality, with the non-reality changing according to karma, which alters one's destiny, mind, and feelings. Those who experience the blue light … read more »
Lakshmana Rekha
A vow is a disciplined observance that creates a boundary not to be crossed.People undertake various vows, like not cutting hair, which is a difficult lifelong discipline. The core of such a vow is the personal resolve, the sa kalpa. This resolve establishes a protective limit, a Lakṣmaṇa Rekhā. … read more »
You received wisdom in order to give it further. Problems are there to solve and not to escape them.
Yoga is a divine science, not merely physical exercise.Many become teachers through brief courses, but this is insufficient. Even teaching postures requires anatomical and psychological knowledge akin to a physiotherapist's training. Being a true teacher is among the best karmas. A teacher guides others … read more »
Love unites, hate divides. Man can reach God realisation, he/she has these abilities. Tons of theory
Yoga must be life itself, not merely exercise.This living path flows from a spiritual lineage, a blessing that is real and effective. Humans possess dangerous potential, yet spiritual guidance functions as an inner restraint, a knowing of right and wrong. The universal human … read more »
To be a sanyasi is the highest aim in the life
You may call yourselves pilots, but you have no certificate to fly.You can imagine you are, but you are not. A crow sat atop a temple during prayers, believing the devotion was for him. When a noise frightened him away, he saw the prayers continued without him; … read more »
Reality of life. Change yourself first!
The mystery of life is beyond physical health and requires a balanced, open approach to well-being.Good health is essential but not the ultimate aim. Modern medicine and yoga are complementary wings for healing; neither system can cure all things for all people. We must avoid narrow judgments of any health system—allopathy, … read more »
Give up the conflicts! Human life is more and more complicated day by day.
Happiness is an internal feeling, not derived from external conditions.Release all mental conflicts concerning religions, cultures, or nations. Place yourself in a state where you declare, "now I am happy." Proceed slowly and gently, like a wave. You are a wave of the cosmic Self, … read more »
God Shiva. You are not poor, you are the richest.
The story explains why the world is mortal and the futility of seeking external approval.Śiva wears a garland of skulls from Pārvatī's past lives, which saddens her. She demands the secret of immortality. Śiva explains revealing it violates cosmic law, as this is a mortal world of cycles. He reluctantly … read more »
Purification and development of the spiritual consciousnes. The fountain of joy is withing you.
The fountain of divine bliss is found within.Every being seeks lasting happiness, not the temporary bubbles of material joy. True bliss is divine and eternal, residing within as the universal Ātmā, the unchanging reality distinct from the individual soul. This inner power purifies … read more »
20 years of Yoga in Daily Life in Slovenia
The Yoga in Daily Life system is a comprehensive science for holistic well-being and spiritual realization.This system, originating from Indian sages, was introduced to Slovenia following a pivotal meeting. It encompasses practices for physical, mental, and social health, aiming for environmental protection, world peace, and interfaith harmony. The teachings are now … read more »
The Light of Yoga in Slovenia
Yoga is a science for physical, mental, and spiritual health.It was brought to Slovenia two decades ago, kindling a light that has since spread nationwide. This system, Yoga in Daily Life, is ancient wisdom adapted for modern times, aiming for holistic well-being, environmental protection, and … read more »
In the dream of awakening
India, Winter 2004/2005.Report about the winter tour of Swamiji in India.
A Prayer for the Immortal Soul
Destiny is a mysterious and inescapable force.Humans cannot know the past or future, for such knowledge would bring unbearable tension. What unfolds is a play of fate, created individually yet often unavoidable. The story of Oedipus illustrates how one may try to … read more »
The Principles and Power of Sādhanā
Sādhanā requires perfect technique and discipline, following principles like a car needing correct fuel.This human system requires spiritual nourishment. The Maṇipūra Chakra is central; the body's manifestation begins there, and it is where the soul enters and prāṇa and apāna unite. It houses the hara-śakti, the life force governing … read more »
The Power of Faith, Surrender, and Satsaṅg
Faith, surrender, and satsa g are the pillars of spiritual success.A divine source fulfills the positive resolve of devotees and masters. One must not stop or change course amidst life's difficulties, or a precious opportunity is lost. Human life is a rare and powerful tool for … read more »
Purity in daily life
The soil of this land is sacred, and every child is divine.This body is a temple, and every person is a helper. Each child is an idol, a manifestation of the divine. All beings seek happiness; this universal principle is your true reality. Spirituality leads there through … read more »
Spirituality in daily life
Spirituality is the purity of our inner self, obscured by three obstacles.Mala is impurity in action and thought, like dust on a mirror. Mental pollution, often from money, leads to harmful deeds. Vikṣepa are disturbances—worries and waves of thought that hide our calm core. Reducing external stimuli … read more »
Healing powers within the body
Satsangs form Perth, Australia in March 2004.Includes "Healing power within the body","Prayer for the day" and "Svadhisthana chakra".
The Union of Consciousness: Yoga, Chakras, and the Human Journey
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through balance.The universe is an endless, conscious body. Within it, the divine will manifested as the sound Aum, from which the elements emerged. The human form is special due to its educable intellect. The physical body is … read more »
The Soil of Sandalwood
Meditation is the only way to the self and to God.Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, given by Lord Śiva, the first being, Swayambhu. In the beginning was endless space and the cosmic consciousness, Chaitanya, resting within it like a child. This formless … read more »
The Earth of Sandalwood
The earth and people of this land are sacred, infused with divine presence.Every child embodies the divine, and life's ideal is seeing every place as the abode of the Supreme. Your true nature is the cosmic Self, resting in the lap of the infinite. You have a universal … read more »
The Soil of Sandalwood
The soil of this land is sandalwood.Every village is a land of penance. Every child is a divine statue. This body is a temple. Meditation is spiritual nourishment for a healthier, happier life and to know thyself. The Vedas are ancient wisdom. … read more »
Kundalini shakti
The human system is mapped by 72,000 nāḍīs, fine channels for cosmic energy called Kuṇḍalinī Śakti.Each energy entry point is a chakra, akin to a reflex zone. Three primary nāḍīs are essential: Iḍā (mind, moon), Pi galā (intellect, sun), and Suṣumṇā (consciousness). Consciousness oscillates between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Practice … read more »
Sri Swami Madhavananda Austria Hospital in Jadan
A hospital is a work of service born from a spiritual wish.This facility with 111 beds stands where no other like it exists, destined to benefit thousands. It contains all necessary departments, including a trauma center urgently needed on a dangerous highway. The building is nearly complete, … read more »
To be there
The difference between observing truth and immersing yourself in it is the difference between knowledge and realization.You can see pictures and hear stories of the Ga gā, but to dive in and feel the water is different. That is the difference between hearing a lecture and practicing the reality. To develop spiritually, … read more »
Devotion
The path of unconditional love requires surrender without conditions or questions.A devotional song illustrates this: to cross the ocean, you must become the leather of my shoes, and I will walk in them. Until love is present, you cannot understand this; when love is there, everything … read more »
Prana and Pranayama
Prāṇa is the universal life force, not merely breath but the essence animating all existence.Living beings are defined by possessing prāṇa. Human life is guided by fundamental inquiries into identity and purpose, leading to conscious living. Right nourishment is governed by principles of diet, environment, conduct, and thought. Āyurveda provides … read more »
Question about despair
Overcoming despair and understanding destiny's role.Modern life negatively affects consciousness, yet a path exists. Do not withdraw; engage with friends and discuss life. Read inspiring books on spirituality and healthy living. Reject suicidal thoughts entirely. After death, you experience the consequences … read more »