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Webcast from Hamburg
Yoga is a complete knowledge for body and consciousness, originating from the primordial unity.The practice is for daily life, leading to health and bliss through the awakening of our inner energy systems. The origin is Śūnyatā, a state of nothingness, from which the one declared, "I am one and … read more »
The Five Stages of Mantra Practice
Mantra practice unfolds through five distinct stages.The first stage is Likhita, the written mantra, which requires correct form to preserve meaning. The second is Vācika, the vocalized pronunciation of that written form. The third stage is Upāṁśika, where the mantra is articulated … read more »
Mantra for harmony
Mantra is the power of mind and speech, rooted in the word 'man' for mind.Fear is a dominant power residing permanently within us from childhood, extending to learning, work, and relationships. This fear can be invoked by a single word, a 'mantra' of threat. Speech holds immense power; a wife's … read more »
Yoga and the five bodies
The individual is the king of the kingdom constituted by the five sheaths: the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss bodies.Within this kingdom exist the ten sense organs and countless beings like cells and habits. The king, the soul, must govern through discipline, not become enslaved by citizens like negative habits or uncontrolled senses. Negligence leads … read more »
The Essence of Mantra
Mantra is the thirst and desire of the mind.Our mind is never content; it craves endlessly for more—more money, more possessions. This thirst causes suffering and separation, as when a parent leaves a family. Mantra is this very energy of craving. To find peace, … read more »
Practising for harmonizing Manipur chakra.
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga seminar in Salzburg, Austria.Concentrating to Manipur Svadisthan and Muladhar chakras. Practice to harmonizing Manipur chakra.
Satsang helps you to cross the ocean of maya
The strength of satsa g is amplified collective spiritual energy.We share our burdens and energies, so no one carries the full weight alone. Like raindrops uniting into a mighty river, our individual strength combines into a powerful flow toward the divine ocean. This river may … read more »
Release your bad qualities
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga seminar in Salzburg, Austria.Traditions are important and more or less similar in the whole world. The Austrian culture is very rich and beautiful. Many books of ancient Indian culture was destroyed by Moguls. We can digest everything except the … read more »
Webcast from Salzburg
The key to a stress-free life is mantra and meditation.Meditation alone is like a key to a room; you remain confined. A mantra is the guide that escorts you to infinity. Without it, meditation can awaken fear. The true mantra is received through initiation, a … read more »
Causes of our tensions
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga seminar in Salzburg, Austria.
The Key to Peace: Dissolving Stress through Divine Language and Contentment
Peace arises from divine language and the practice of forgiveness.Stress stems from fear and attachment to transient things. Worldly positions, wealth, and relationships eventually leave one isolated, as illustrated by the retired director. The ultimate fear is of death and suffering. Sacred texts teach forgiveness, … read more »
Lecture of Vishwaguruji
The practice of a peace mantra and specific techniques manage stress.Peace is a universal condition perceived through sound, which originates from the navel and pervades existence. Stress arises from fear, not merely work. Its external causes enter thoughts and mind. Meditation is essential but often disrupted … read more »
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
A meditation posture must be comfortable, not torturous.Relax the entire body completely from toes to head. Repeat your mantra mentally, beginning with Oṁ. Focus awareness on the breath to overcome stress. Bring all attention to the navel center. Relax the facial muscles, jaw, … read more »
The Eternal Flow: On Sanātana Dharma
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, natural order, not a man-made religion.It is the universal process visible in nature: a seed grows into a tree, a life develops in the womb. What humans call God's creation is this perpetual flow. Our physical bodies are composed of five … read more »
Peace Tree planting in Villach
This tree is a symbol of peace and life.It stands as a mother and father, enduring all conditions. We seek peace, yet the world is filled with hatred and anger. The power lies in forgiveness and understanding. This tree represents nonviolence, which is deeply … read more »
Morning meditation in Villach
A guided meditation on the Gāyatrī Mantra and Sūrya Pūjā.Sit straight with eyes open. Chant the Gāyatrī Mantra with a consistent melody. Then close the eyes and mentally chant the mantra, visualizing its vibration ascending and descending through the spinal column from the Mūlādhāra to … read more »
The Power of Mantra and the Significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā
A mantra creates peace and cleanses personal and environmental energy.Words carry power, shaping outcomes. The Gāyatrī Mantra from the Vedas generates harmony, affecting the five bodies—physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and blissful. Repeating it daily improves family harmony and health. Today is Śarad Pūrṇimā, a full … read more »
Practicing Asanas
Practicing asanas with H.H. Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
Discipline leads to perfection
Yoga in Daily Life is the discipline of integrating practice into every moment.Patañjali teaches that yoga requires daily discipline to achieve perfection. This discipline applies to nourishment, sleep, walking, and speaking. In speaking, do not assume you are the better speaker and interrupt; listen fully. In practice, maintain … read more »
Level 5 of Yoga in Daily Life
Advanced yoga practice requires systematic discipline and correct technique to develop bodily harmony and health.The foundational steps establish rhythm, but advanced practice demands meticulous preparation from teachers, who must possess deep knowledge even if they cannot perform every posture themselves. Strict discipline is essential; lateness and distractions are not permitted, … read more »
Satsang from Vienna
Yoga is a practical science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul, radiating inner light and peace.It begins with physical exercises, or āsanas, which generate energy and positively affect all bodily systems. This foundation is supported by good karma, defined as ethical action toward oneself and others. The next vital component is … read more »
Guru Tattva cleans everything
The essence of Guru Tattva is realized through the dual forms of the Guru.The manifest, personal Guru is the accessible form for worship and guidance. The unmanifest Guru is the same reality, present within. The personal form is the practical means to reach the impersonal truth. The Guru principle … read more »
The center of the Divine Light
The eternal holy light of this spiritual seat has been radiating for forty years.This center in Vienna is a blessed place where thousands have learned yoga and spirituality. The presence of the master imbued it with a lasting spiritual power. This light is for all beings equally, as the … read more »
The One God and the Boat of Satsang
There is only one God, and Satsang is the boat to cross the ocean of ignorance.Our soul travels instantly after death, guided by karma, but our mantra is a light. We seek God in many places, but God is one, omnipresent, like space without duality. Everything we seek—joy, devotion, bliss—is already … read more »
Perfection comes at the end of the life
The Master's way requires the disciple to follow without argument or doubt.Three types exist: the transient flower, the follower who falls away, and the true follower. The relationship is like the Pāras stone turning iron to gold; failure means either the stone or the iron is not … read more »
As far as water flows it remains clean
Health depends on nourishment, society, and thoughts.Laziness is the biggest enemy, a disease of tamas guṇa. This inertia makes one sick, believing "I can’t do anything," yet when danger comes, action proves it is not sickness but laziness. Rajas guṇa, from anger … read more »
Avoid manipulated products
Modern illness stems from artificial consumption and neglecting natural living.Good health is an art most fail to practice. Chewing gum falsely signals digestion, harming the system. Artificial sugars and chemical sweeteners cause diabetes, unlike natural honey or cane sugar. Refined oils lack nutrients and are … read more »
Love and mercy is life
Health is the first wealth, requiring harmony and spiritual education.Spiritual education is missing, particularly for parents who must understand their sacred duty. Society has become egocentric, discarding elders after taking their care. True welfare is happiness, health, and family, not mere money. Greed has no … read more »
A Christmas Message of Compassion and Truth
A new era dawns, requiring compassion and non-violence towards all life.The celebration of spiritual figures is an opportunity to embody higher principles. The common practice of cutting living trees for decoration is a form of violence, akin to killing. The highest commandment is non-harming, which extends … read more »
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Salzburg, Austria.
Evening Satsang
Life is a celebration in the grace of God.We know nothing about our body, its inner workings, or its creation. We know nothing about the mind, where it resides or how it influences existence. We know nothing about the soul, its form or how … read more »
Harmony of Body, Mind, and Soul
Harmony of body, mind, and soul is our destiny, yet we lose it.Feelings are changeable. Karma stems from the mind, which acts through the senses present in the body. Our body, like a house built from natural materials, is temporary. Animals in nature heal instinctively, but pets and … read more »
Make a clear decision
Inner resolve and disciplined practice manifest our deepest intentions through divine grace.Positive wishes and thoughts will materialize. Negative thoughts may arise but do not prevail. Success requires firm resolve and unwavering discipline, without counting time. This principle applies to spiritual growth, health, and all endeavors. A resolve, … read more »
Yoga is union
Yoga is the ancient science of unifying body, mind, and consciousness.It existed before any religion was named. The goal is union with the divine, realizing the individual soul is part of the Supreme. This understanding has developed through the ages. Many now approach yoga only as … read more »
Program from Vienna
Sādhanā is the disciplined practice that sustains spiritual development.Exercise makes one a master; daily practice is essential. Without discipline, the thread breaks and is difficult to rejoin. The thread of love must not be severed by small misunderstandings. Life is a divine sign, and … read more »
The Awakening of Spring and the Inner Light
Spring awakens the inner light.Nature opens in spring, urging us to open too. We sought light in winter's darkness. The light we seek is not the sun or stars, but the inner light. Meditative light is physical, yet it points … read more »
Yoga im taglichen Leben
Lecture by Swamiji in in Langenzersdorf, Austria
Meditation fur positives Denken
Meditation by Swamiji from lecture in Langenzersdorf, Austria
Ein Abend
Today is a day of non-violence, a tribute to Mahātmā Gandhi.Two forces exist within the universe and every being: divine and demonic. Humans possess intellect and grace, but require education in being human. Our purpose is custodianship. Non-violence is the highest principle, extending beyond the physical … read more »
The Path of Steadfast Practice
Success is achieved through steadfast, silent practice and an unwavering goal.A clear mental conception of your aim must be formed, and you must work for it throughout life despite obstacles and doubters. Inner will and strength are key; never give up. Observe the ant that persistently … read more »
Christmas with Swamiji in Vienna
We celebrate the arrival of Jesus, a festival of peace, love, and unity.The world needs light, both physical and the divine light of wisdom within every being. Since organized religion began, division has followed, unlike the universal, indivisible consciousness of Sanātana Dharma. Human greed creates ownership and mental … read more »
The Lamp of the Soul: A Child's Journey Home
The soul is a divine light on a journey through countless lives toward reunion with its source.It enters a human body by destiny, receiving the rare chance for conscious choice. This human life is an instrument given by God, containing latent powers and five sheaths, with the soul's light within. That inner … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 5
Falahārī nutrition uses food in its perfect, natural state.This way of eating brings vitality and health. The diet emphasizes raw fruits, vegetables, and herbs, though simple preparations are shared. Personal adaptation is key; one should feel free without strict rules. The focus is on … read more »
Evening Satsang From Villach
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Villach, Austria.
Morning Satsang From Villach
Purity of space and perception cultivates inner peace.A practice space must be orderly and clean to allow stillness to arise naturally. Remove all unnecessary objects, cushions, and excessive incense. The visual environment directly influences the inner state; a clear, reflective floor supports clarity. … read more »
Bhajans From Om Ashram Temple, Jadan, Part Four
Devotion is found by fixing the gaze upon the Guru's feet.Grace is present and active, offering healing and divine power to those who trust. The consciousness finds union and all sorrow is dispelled through this longing focus. The compassionate light resides within the heart, and the … read more »
The Eternal Truth of Sanatan Dharma in Salzburg
The topic is the eternal truth and Mother Earth.The ages, or Yugas, describe humanity's spiritual condition. Satya-Yuga was the age of truth. Dvāpara-Yuga involved attachment to ceremonies and rituals. Tretā-Yuga emphasized knowledge and wisdom. Each required great discipline, for a spoken word creates karma … read more »
Das Geheimnis von OM, Teil 2
OM is the divine name, the primal vibration from which all creation arises.It is the beginning, middle, and end, the trinity in one. Chanting OM purifies the atmosphere, illuminates the inner space, and fills every cell with cosmic energy. The sound arises as a subtle vibration, travels upward, … read more »
Das Geheimnis von OM, Teil 1
OM is the divine primal sound and the origin of the entire universe.It is a mystery that cannot be explained, only approached. Chanting OM is an attempt to connect with this ever-present reality, not to create it. It is the root of all mantras, which are divine revelations … read more »
A Gathering of Goodness: On Satsaṅg and the Journey Within
Satsa g is the company of goodness and the journey toward self-knowledge.Satsa g means to be with good society, which inspires us toward spirituality, the main aim of human life. We are individual souls carrying one light of God within, the immortal Ātmā, which is unmoving, everlasting, … read more »