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Svadhistan chakra
The Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra represents the place of the self where awareness and entanglement begin.A cakra is difficult to describe, like an indescribable taste. The Guru is the principle leading from darkness to light, a savior from eternal suffering, though often seen merely as a teacher. The devotion felt is … read more »
Muladhar Chakra. Part 3
Satsang is a gathering in truth, combining wisdom and song.Truth manifests as speech and chant. These chants are teachings or praises, passed from master to disciple. Their repetition is a spiritual practice, a mantra. Truth means the divine principle, Brahman. The individual self faces two … read more »
Christmas Satsang with Swamiji, Vienna, Austria
In this Kali Yuga, satsa g is rare, and many great gurus are passing away.Successors are hard to find due to materialism’s influence. A sadhu possesses equal vision and lives simply, always an aspirant. The great never proclaim their greatness; a diamond does not speak its value. Humble branches bend … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Salzburg, Austria
The goal of human life is to know our true nature, which may require many lifetimes.Attention must be paid to body, mind, and soul, including a healthy lifestyle and care during illness. A large humanitarian project in India encompasses a school, water supply, fire brigade, and a shelter for cows. A … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Linz, Austria
Ancient wisdom offers a path to health and divine union for the modern world.Yoga is an ancient science for body, mind, and soul, aiming for union with divine consciousness. It begins with deep relaxation, followed by physical postures practiced with conscious breath and full concentration. This systematic practice develops … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in St. Poelten, Austria
Yoga is a balance leading to a harmonious life, a unity of body, mind, and soul.Modern life is attached to materialism, losing the direction of love. True love begins with loving oneself, which is not ego but understanding one's purpose. The system of Yoga in Daily Life is systematic and comprehensive. … read more »
Book presentation
Yoga is a practical system for health and self-help, accessible in daily life.I began over twenty-five years ago, seeking movement, relaxation, and meaning. Authentic teaching came through a system called Yoga in Daily Life, which integrates philosophy and practice for the West. My professional background in physiotherapy allowed … read more »
Public lecture from Langenzersdorf, Austria
Life is a spiritual dance, and yoga is the cosmic dance of union.The soul wanders eternally through countless births. A human birth is a rare opportunity for self-realization through intellect and compassion. This path involves yoga practices, meditation, and love for all living beings. The journey is a … read more »
Swamijis Diwali message
Life is a festival of happiness determined by our own perception.Being present in this hall of past meditation is a rare fortune born of good karma, overcoming life's many obstacles. Today is doubly auspicious, marking both Diwali and a sacred incarnation day from an ancient lineage. … read more »
Prayer for world peace on world peace day in Vienna
Peace is the essential work for all on this International Day of Peace.The natural world inherently possesses a state of peace that humanity must learn to embody. A tree of peace grows as a symbol for this global aspiration. The prayer extends to the entire world—its environment, climate, … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Krems, Austria, 15th of September
Yoga is the science of uniting body, mind, and soul.Space and consciousness are infinite. Energy called Yoga connects them. A cosmic sound, Oṁ, initiates creation. Five elements compose our planet and bodies. These elements are held by prāṇa, life force. The soul recycles through 8.4 … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life Workshop in Villach on 13th of June
A peaceful night and the daily routine are opportunities for spiritual awareness and unity with the divine.Deep sleep is a state of unity beyond all worldly identities. Before sleep, offer the day's actions to God, seeking forgiveness and protection. Upon awakening, express gratitude for this protection during the state of ignorance. Greet … read more »
Peace and Meditation: The Path Within
Peace is found within, and meditation is its path.Without peace, life is torment, like a plant without water. We often lack peace because we lack patience and are dissatisfied. A story illustrates this: a yogi asked the sage Nārada to ask Lord Viṣṇu when … read more »
Title: Inner Peace, Meditation, and the Flow of Lakṣmī
Inner peace and meditation require freedom from fear, anger, dissatisfaction, jealousy, and selfishness, anchored in trust and a goal.You cannot meditate with these disturbances. Helping others brings happiness and dispels fear. Remember every selfless act toward all beings. Do not judge those who beg; their circumstances are unknown. Love flows freely without conditions. Lakṣmī … read more »
Public lecture from Klagenfurt
The path to inner peace is found through yoga, meditation, and self-knowledge.Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul, a system for harmony and bliss originating from divine consciousness. All universal knowledge, including modern scientific discoveries, is pre-contained within the ancient Vedas. The universe contains two … read more »
Swamijis Satsang from Hamburg, Germany
The soul remains unaffected by bodily conditions, and devotion like that of Sūrdās reveals the truth of divine love.The body is a collection of impurities—vikāra. Illness, decay, and mortality are its nature. Yet the soul, the Ātman, is ever-pure, never disabled or sick. The blind saint Sūrdās exemplifies this. Deprived of physical sight, his … read more »
The Yoga of Inner Light and Universal Faith
The Ājñā Chakra is the seat of inner light and the union of consciousness and energy.Located between the eyebrows, it commands the senses and mind. Sandalwood tilak on the forehead activates this center, bringing clarity and calm. The tilak, a symbol of the third eye, balances emotion and intellect. This chakra's … read more »
The Ājñā Cakra: Discernment and the Inner Master
The Ājñā Cakra is the seat of discernment and the inner master.It is located at the top of the spine, the third eye, the eye of wisdom. Ājñā means command, and only one who knows can give command. This is the seat of the master; parents, teachers, … read more »
Public lecture from Hamburg on Chakras and Kundalini
The Ājñā Cakra is the door of command between human and divine consciousness.Understanding the Self is the goal of life. The individual soul is a bundle of karma, carrying cycles of happiness and unhappiness. The Ātmā, or universal Self, is one and identical with God. Advaita Vedānta teaches … read more »
Planting of peace tree in Vienna
A tree symbolizes our return to living in harmony with nature.We have become separate from the natural world. Seeing people embrace natural ways is heartening. Planting a tree is like giving birth to a child; it stays with you always. May this tree stand as a … read more »
Kraft der Meditation, Theorie und Praxis
Meditation is the path to self-realization.Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness. The mortal body contains the immortal soul, which accumulates karma through actions. Beyond the individual soul is the Ātma, the universal Self. Ātma is eternal, unborn, … read more »
Yoga Nidra: The Yogi's Conscious Sleep
Yoga Nidra is a state of conscious sleep, a deep relaxation with full awareness.Prepare by finding a comfortable position to remain motionless. Begin by forming a Śa kalpa, a positive resolve for yourself and others, repeating it three times. Relax the body completely through a detailed scan from the … read more »
The Center of Health: Yoga in Daily Life
Health is central, and modern life challenges it.Yoga in Daily Life is a systematic practice for awakening inner forces. Physical exercises, or āsanas, are not gymnastics but a conscious realization of one's entire existence—feelings, breath, and state—to find a center of self-confidence. Every … read more »
The Perfection of the Source and the Purification of the Throat
The perfection of the divine source and the purification of the throat chakra are our themes.The mantra teaches that the Supreme is perfect, and what emanates from it remains perfect. We are that perfect essence. Creation is the one becoming many, yet nothing is diminished. The Viśuddhi chakra relates to this … read more »
The Rarity of Satsang and the Nature of the Guru
Satsang is the rare human gateway to liberation, a state even celestial beings long for.Among countless life forms, the human birth alone holds this potential. There is one religion: humanity, and one God, defined by divine qualities that admit no compromise. Beings known as Devas reach higher planes through merit … read more »
The Importance of the Anāmaya Kośa
The body, the food sheath, is our primary concern.Without a healthy body, nothing is present. Health allows energy to flow, elevating consciousness toward cosmic consciousness, termed Nirvāṇa. Yet, even after this realization, one returns to work. The body is a vehicle; health is attained, … read more »
Vishuddhi Chakra, Hamburg, DE (1/4)
The soul journeys through five sheaths towards its origin.The first sheath is the physical body, composed of food. Grain is sacred and life. The soul travels through the elements—fire, air, and water—before entering matter, such as a seed, to take birth. The second sheath … read more »
Swamiji plants a peace tree in Linz, Austria
A city's declaration of peace and a community's symbolic act converge.Vienna was declared a city of peace, obligating its council to uphold this principle in local politics. Separately, a yoga community plants a tree as a symbol of peace's gift and challenge. A Catholic priest blesses … read more »
Public lecture in Munich, Germany
Yoga is one union, the cosmic principle of balance and harmony uniting individual consciousness with the universal.It is the original force holding space and consciousness together, existing since the beginning of time. This singular truth manifests as the divine light within all beings. The human journey is an endless cycle through experiences, … read more »
Verstehen, Verzeihen, Freiheit geben
The supreme Self is reality; the world is unreality.All beings arise from the five elements. The divine essence dwells within the body as breath. The individual self is part of God; there is no difference. Duality persists only while the body exists. After the … read more »
The Universal Embrace of Yoga and Spirituality
Yoga is a universal science for harmony of body, mind, and soul, extending beyond personal health to encompass all living beings and the planet.The ancient Vedic principle yathā brahmāṇḍe tathā piṇḍe teaches that the macrocosm and microcosm are interconnected; what affects the individual affects the whole universe, and cosmic events affect us. Therefore, spiritual practice must consider the collective, … read more »
The Soul and Karma
The soul and karma are inseparable.Karma is all action—thinking, speaking, doing. Every cause has an effect, and every action returns to the doer. The entire universe is activity, or Kriyā. The soul, or Jīvātmā, is the individual living force born from … read more »
The Influence of Karma on the Soul
The effect of karma on the soul is explained through the knowledge of a Trikāladarśī Master, who sees past, present, and future.A realized being transcends the three worlds. A story illustrates this: a cobra approached Mahāprabhujī. He blessed it with mantras and water, liberating its soul. Mahāprabhujī explained the soul was a former devotee who spoke ill … read more »
Influence of karmas on the soul (4/5)
Yoga is the universal path for human health, happiness, and spiritual realization.It is the most ancient practice, predating all religions. Yoga's techniques—such as prayer, meditation, and universal love—form the foundation for a positive life and are found within all faiths. The goal is self-realization, merging individual consciousness … read more »
The Influence of Karma and the Soul: Nurturing Life Through Love and Tradition
Our actions shape karma and affect the soul, which is the same in all living beings.We can help souls through love and tradition. A child finds happiness in parental presence, not possessions. Animals respond to gentle care with joy. Betraying trust by harming a being after showing love collapses this bond … read more »
The Power of Prayer and Ceremony: Helping Souls on Their Journey
Our actions shape karma and affect the soul, which is the same in all living beings.We can help souls through love and tradition. A child finds happiness in parental presence, not possessions. Animals respond to gentle care with joy. Betraying trust by harming a being after showing love collapses this bond … read more »
The Effect of Karma on the Soul
The effect of karma on the soul is explained through the knowledge of a Trikāladarśī Master, who sees past, present, and future.A realized being transcends the three worlds. A story illustrates this: a cobra approached Mahāprabhujī. He blessed it with mantras and water, liberating its soul. Mahāprabhujī explained the soul was a former devotee who spoke ill … read more »
Influence of karmas on the soul
The soul and karma are fundamentally intertwined.Karma is action, encompassing all doing, thinking, and speaking. Every action has a cause and creates an effect, which returns as a reaction to the actor. This cycle accounts for all steps, thoughts, and deeds. The … read more »
The Universal Embrace of Yoga and Spirituality
Yoga is a universal science for harmony of body, mind, and soul, extending beyond personal health to encompass all living beings and the planet.The ancient Vedic principle yathā brahmāṇḍe tathā piṇḍe teaches that the macrocosm and microcosm are interconnected; what affects the individual affects the whole universe, and cosmic events affect us. Therefore, spiritual practice must consider the collective, … read more »
The Right Path: On Teachers, Techniques, and Steady Practice
The right teacher and correct technique are essential for safe spiritual practice.Many become teachers after brief seminars, creating personal fantasies that harm students' psyches and health. This leads to depression and accidents. Proper guidance prevents this. Steady, gradual practice is crucial, like learning to drive: start in … 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 »
Bhajan ĂĽber Satsang und Kushan
Every deed and thought is accounted for, returning to the individual according to its quality.Good and bad karmas both bind, though good brings positive effects. A liberated being still performs actions through the body, which functions continuously like a table gathering dust. Negative thoughts or speech about others draw their … read more »
Be healthy with "Yoga in Daily Life"
Self-knowledge begins with knowing the body.This practice is for daily life, not occasional exercise. The higher aim is Self-realization, but we must first realize the body, as daily complications show we do not understand it. Haṭha Yoga is great and can … read more »