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The infinite love and blessing of Vishwaguruji
A spiritual discourse on divine grace and the Guru-disciple relationship."I am not the Guru; Swāmījī is the Guru. He is our Swāmījī—he is the same." "I do not do anything; you do everything. All of you, thank you to all. Everything is very good." The … read more »
Organic farming in Netherlands
A tour of an organic farm and food forest in the Netherlands."Our own products, of course. We have peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce." "It doesn’t feel like work anymore. It’s just much nicer because you’re doing something good." The owner gives a comprehensive tour of Natuurlijk Tomaat, … read more »
Divine Power
A spiritual discourse on the two fundamental cosmic forces and the celebration of Navaratri."Śakti means power; Śakti means might. Āśurīśakti means negative forces... Devī Śakti is divine power, the positive force. But the origin of both is one: God Himself." "Every woman can be happy now. The women receive … read more »
Karma and the Soul
A spiritual discourse on karma, the soul, and familial duty."When a child is born, we all rejoice. We are happy, congratulate the parents, and send blessings to the little baby." "If you break your word, the fire will burn you; it will punish you. A … read more »
Don't Lose Your Trust
A spiritual discourse on karma, the soul, and liberation, illustrated with stories of enlightened masters."Mahāprabhujī said, 'The soul in this cobra was once a great bhakta... He has gone through his karma, and now his time has come again to come to me to pray, to ask for forgiveness, and … read more »
Food is Prashad
A spiritual discourse weaving together teachings on sound, nourishment, karma, and selfless action."Through this cosmic sound, so many waves were created that we call the individual soul. And one day these waves will reunite in the lake at their source." "Give, give, give. Try to ensure that no … read more »
Search for the Self
A morning satsang on meditation, self-realization, and the nature of fear and devotion."Meditation is a quest for the Self. Meditation is a longing to become one with the highest Self or our origin." "Fear is one of our best friends, always warning us: don’t do this, don’t do … read more »
Meditate with a Spiritual Purpose
A spiritual discourse on the nature and practice of true meditation."Meditation is a spiritual state where the mind attains silent stillness." "Meditation can only be successful if you have a mantra or a prayer. Meditation without a goal leads us nowhere; it is wasted time." The … read more »
Yoga means union
A spiritual lecture and yoga workshop in Linz, Austria."The symbol means a change of consciousness, an awakening of consciousness." "Yoga means balance, harmony, and union." Swami Ji addresses an audience, beginning with a symbolic explanation of the orange robes worn by his Austrian monastic … read more »
Puja is meditation
A spiritual discourse on the nature of truth, fanaticism, and inclusive practice."Truth cannot be old, nor can it be new. Truth cannot be changed, nor can it be two; it is only one." "To declare that only one thing is true and nothing else is a great … read more »
Your animals belong to the family
A spiritual discourse on ahimsa (non-violence), conscious living, and the sacred bond with cows and nature."Cow dung, when cows are fed artificial feed, develops a bad smell. But cows that eat just grass or dry fodder—like our Jadon cows—do not have such an odor." "I say, at the moment the greatest … read more »
Our body is a battlefield
A spiritual discourse on the power and practice of mantra."If you have no inner connection to the mantra or to these spiritual forces, then the effect is not entirely direct." "Your mantra is not your slave. You cannot command your Mantra... you surrender it, that's … read more »
The Soul Wanders in Infinity
A satsang on karma, devotion, and spiritual practice."Time waits for no one, no matter who. Brahmā himself can come, Viṣṇu himself can come, or Śiva. No matter who, the highest power of this universe—time waits for no one." "Karma frees no one. No … read more »
Born incarnated manifested
A spiritual discourse on the distinctions between ordinary birth, enlightened saints, and divine incarnations."The soul is an identity card, your identity card of your existence in this universe. As long as your karma exists... your identity, your presence." "Where there is love, there is freedom. And where there is … read more »
Clean Your Inner Conflicts
A satsang discourse on the practical application of yoga philosophy in daily life."Yoga in daily life is not limited only to one’s own health, but also involves people, our society, and even our entire planet." "Polish your stone. You yourself are one of the most precious stones. It … read more »
God longs only for love
A spiritual discourse on the essential components of practice, focusing on love, loyalty, and technique."Nothing works without technique. It is like a mechanism. We need a technique." "God is hungry only for bhāva, for love. Not that you give everything, your money, this and that and that." A teacher leads … read more »
Yoga frees from the three tapas
A spiritual discourse on the fivefold path of human evolution."The first point is to know: I am a human being. This is the greatest protection for people, a safeguard for the truth of humanity and against negative karmas." "The mission of human life is to … read more »
Spiritual Awakening for World Peace
A seminar on integrating yoga into daily life for personal and global well-being."Yoga in daily life means living consciously for 24 hours according to yogic principles." "Spiritual consideration according to Yoga means: Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ—may all be happy." Swami Maheshwarananda opens the first Vienna seminar of the year, … read more »
Kundalini requires inner purity
A spiritual discourse on goal-oriented practice and inner purity, with specific critiques of student behavior."You have traveled 1,100, 1,300 kilometers. These people are not aware of what they want in life. They have lost their way, lost direction, and are confused." "Whenever you don’t understand something, immediately write it down … read more »
Kundalini is love
A spiritual discourse on the cosmic nature of Kuṇḍalinī and the structure of reality."Kuṇḍalinī Śakti is a cosmic power, cosmic Śakti. It is also within our body." "The awakening of Kuṇḍalinī means every blood cell, every soul, becomes filled with energy and light—light that is love, devotion, joy, bliss, … read more »
You are immortal and eternal
A spiritual discourse on yoga, consciousness, and daily life."For me, yoga does not mean merely physical exercise and breath control; it means everyday life—how one should live life itself." "Yoga means the union of this individual self with the divine self. It is very … read more »
Life Without Worries
A satsang commemorating the 43rd anniversary of Mahāprabhujī's Mahāsamādhi."On December 5, 1963, during the Brahmamuhūrta... Mahāprabhujī left his physical form." "Mahāprabhujī's incarnation was a perfect incarnation... whoever thinks of him or meditates, the light returns again." The speaker leads a discourse reflecting on the … read more »
30 Years of Divine Light
A speech celebrating the 30th anniversary of an eternal flame and the spiritual organization "Yoga in Daily Life." "To keep an eternal light burning for 30 years, you need a caretaker 24 hours a day. It is not easy." "It is better to light a candle than to stand in the darkness. And … read more »
The Light of Life
A spiritual discourse commemorating thirty years of an ashram and the planting of a World Peace Tree."Light and life—these two combinations are very important." "And so the tree of peace stands there, from the source of the eternal light." Swami Avatarpuri gives a satsang on the auspicious day of Siddip Narayan Bhagavān, … read more »
Understand the Young Generation
A spiritual discourse on understanding and accepting generational differences."You cannot change how things are in the world right now. So, take it as it comes, whenever you can. Try to understand, otherwise just let it be." "And so it is with the children, who … read more »
Giving more light is Guru service
A spiritual discourse on health, wisdom, and the duty to pass on spiritual light."You must take the time yourself. Nothing is gifted to us from heaven." "To walk the spiritual path and have clarity within yourself means you are awake, and you should help others to awaken." The speaker, … read more »
With willpower, anything is possible
A spiritual discourse on self-mastery, karma, and the Kundalini Shakti."Each one of us is very wise. Each one knows very, very much. The problem is that we do not use our own knowledge for ourselves." "Kundalinī-Śakti is the divine power, the divine Mother. It is … read more »
Soul and Atma
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the Self, the soul, and inner human forces."The soul is a Jīvātmā. And Jīvātmā is a mixture between Anātmā and Ātmā—namely, the karmas, good or bad." "Every ātman is the same. And every Jīvātmā, every soul, has a relationship." A spiritual teacher addresses … read more »
Breath and Life
A spiritual discourse on the nature of prāṇa (life force) and holistic living."Prāṇa is like a fuel or substance from which the light burns. We are the wick, and the oil or ghee is this prāṇa, and the light is consciousness." "Prāṇa is present throughout the entire universe … read more »
Accept Guru's words
A spiritual discourse exploring the laws of karma, destiny, and the interpretation of sacred teachings."Karma is a great question mark. Many people do not believe in karma, and many do. But faith does not decide anything; the truth does." "And so, 99 percent [of one's destiny] can be avoided if … read more »
The Glory of the Master is Unlimited
A satsang discourse on spiritual balance, devotion, and the Guru's grace."Anyone can write a poem; anyone can somehow say a few words. But to bring knowledge into a bhajan, into a song or a poem, to bring a teaching into it, and also a joy... humor … read more »
Bhajan arises from love
A spiritual discourse analyzing a bhajan and exploring the nature of the heart, wisdom, and the self."Where there is love, there all is pure. Where there is love, there is no anger. Where there is love, no hatred." "Prāṇāyāma is the best technique. That purifies our blood, our body, the whole being." … read more »
Moha and Maya
A spiritual discourse on the ashram's purpose and the path to self-realization."Guruji has given this to us. It is his blessing, his grace... This Ashram—my wish would be that we clearly convey and instill Guru Bhakti to all our successors." "Our Ashram has two goals. One is … read more »
Living Happily
A satsang on spiritual architecture and inner contentment, held at a newly inaugurated ashram."Nothing can make you happy. No person, no money, and no possession, but your inner contentment." "Design for yourself the direction and the temple of happiness. And this is very, very important for all of us." … read more »
Gurudev is a goldsmith
A welcome address and spiritual discourse on the blessings of an ashram and sacred offerings."You are here in the Ashram, and this Ashram is a Paras-stone. As soon as you have entered, you become a golden woman, golden girls. But the qualities are not gone yet." "Prasāda means blessing. Blessing … read more »
Relationship between Master and Student
A personal satsang reflecting on the sacred relationship between a master and disciple, centered on the speaker's Guru, Holī Gurujī."Every master wishes that their students will achieve even greater success, higher positions, or realize higher consciousness." "To express the feeling of your heart—a heart to heart. Srce ka srcu." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) shares intimate memories … read more »
Daya is our dharma
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of Dharma and the path to liberation."Compassion is the root of Dharma; the root of sin is ego." "Dharma Rakṣita. If you can protect your Dharma, Dharma will protect you." The speaker, likely a spiritual teacher, expounds on the core human Dharma … read more »
Understanding Forgiveness Granting Freedom
A satsang discourse on self-realization, karma, and the guru-disciple relationship according to Advaita Vedanta."Brahmasatyam Jaganmithyā—Brahman, the highest Self, God, is the reality, and the world is unreality." "Whether the bird is alive or dead also depends on your hand. It is in your hands, your life. It will be … read more »
Maya is like the horizon
A spiritual discourse on the nature of illusion (Māyā) and the ultimate reality of Brahman."Brahma is Satya, God is the Truth. And everything that is visible here is untruth, unreality." "Therefore, everything is Brahman. The world is Brahman. Sound is Brahman. Everything is Brahman." The speaker explores the concept of … read more »
Knowledge: The Key to Liberation - Aparokshanubhuti
A spiritual discourse on Jñāna-yoga and the path to Self-realization."Knowledge is the door, the open door, to Self-realization. And where Self-realization is present... there is no door." "Śa karācārya says, 'Know thyself.' 'Know thyself' means you know all, everything. If you do not know thyself, … read more »
What can we do for the ancestors
A discourse on ancestral liberation, spiritual debts, and family dharma."Liberation is not only dependent on this world. Death means nothing; it is liberation." "The first main dharma of one who is born is that we should liberate our ancestors." The speaker addresses the crucial topic … read more »
Clean Your Consciousness
A satsang discourse on death, spiritual practice, and renunciation."We can only accompany a person until their last breath. We can offer warmth, give a feeling of comfort, instill trust, read sacred scriptures, and speak about God, about the light, about the journey into another … read more »
The shapes of God
A spiritual discourse explaining the symbolism of creation through Vedic cosmology."Our consciousness extends as far back as we can think—into the past, the present, and the future with our memories." "In the mythological image, it is said that beneath the water in the ocean rests the … read more »
Understanding Yoga
A discourse on the nature of consciousness, yoga, and spiritual life."Yoga is as old as our universe. Yoga is the very first awakening force or power in the awakening of consciousness." "Yoga means union: the union of individual consciousness with divine consciousness." The speaker delivers an … read more »
What is Purusha Aparokshanubhuti
A philosophical discourse on distinguishing the eternal Self (Ātman/Puruṣa) from the impermanent body."The body is born, grows, ages, becomes ill, and will die. But the Ātman is not born, does not grow old, does not become ill, and will not die." "I am the Ātman of all. I … read more »
What is Knowledge Aparokshanubhuti
A spiritual discourse on the nature of knowledge, the self, and the distinction between the body and the Ātman."Knowledge is pure, immovable, and endless. Ātman itself is knowledge." "Do not compare your body with mine. Under no circumstances should you say, I am this. It is my body, but I am a breather." A … read more »
You are not your traits
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the Self and jñāna, or liberating knowledge."I am the Saccidānanda-Svarūpa, Brahman. I am nothing—this body, this mind, these emotions." "Nirguṇa means... I am without Guṇas or I am formless. If that is not a form at all, then it does not take … read more »
What a Knowing Person Thinks
A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and self-knowledge based on the works of Śa karācārya."Where there is duality, there is change or an end. Where there is no dualism, there is unity." "Know thyself' is the answer to all your questions. 'Know thyself' is salvation from all the problems." A … read more »
Everything Comes Back to You
A spiritual discourse on the Vishuddhi (throat) chakra, using mythology and a parable to illustrate themes of purification, wisdom, and handling life's poisons."Viśuddhi. Viśuddhi Chakra. The name is beautiful: Viśuddha." "Your thoughts will be transmitted, and God will inscribe your thoughts. Where? In the list of your destiny. You receive it back." The speaker narrates the myth of … read more »
The Vishuddhi Cleanses from Toxins
A satsang discourse on the Satya Yuga, spiritual principles, and the Viśuddhi chakra."Right now we are together in the Satya-Yuga, in Satsang. And so now, in this very moment, we are all in Satya-Yuga, the golden age." "Viśuddhi Cakra is a connecting station from where consciousness moves from … read more »
Yoga is universal consciousness
A public talk on the essence of yoga and the practice of meditation."Yoga is the knowledge of the body, mind, and soul. Yoga is designed to liberate the human body, human emotion, mind, intellect, consciousness, and the soul." "Meditation is the path to oneself. Meditation is the path … read more »