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The Spiritual New Year: Understanding Guru Pūrṇimā

Guru Pūrṇimā is the spiritual new year. The full moon marks the time when the mind, like the moon, fully reflects divine consciousness. The eve carries the great celebration, and the day itself begins with prayer, Guru Gītā, darśan, and ends with bhaṇḍārā. Satsaṅg is the vaccination against reverting to the dangerous animal. Without dharma, a human with intellect becomes more cruel than any animal. Yoga is near to quantum physics: time and space do not matter. Close the eyes and be with Gurudev. Pūjā done with love, respect, and cleanliness is enough; there is no need for fear or tension. Give everything to Gurudev—the wrongs for purification, the positives as a flower. Make a small saṅkalpa, something achievable, to strengthen willpower. Feel the hands of Mahāprabhujī on the head, receiving blessing. The highest prayer is for strength to remain on the spiritual path. Guru Pūrṇimā is also Ved Vyāsa Pūrṇimā. The Vedas were received by ṛṣis in meditation through the Gāyatrī Mantra. The Guru Tattva exists wherever there is consciousness, not only on Earth. All knowledge is in the Ākāśa; one only needs a purified mind to connect. Āsanas named after animals purify past karma and negative qualities. Mayūrāsana strengthens Maṇipūra Chakra so one can digest poison. The body is a vehicle, not the self; care for it but do not become obsessed. The Guru is mother, father, relative, and the divine cosmic self. The world is lit by that light. Be the observer of thoughts, dreams, and waking states—that witness is the cosmic consciousness, the Guru, the aim. "Please give me blessing, give me strength to remain on my spiritual path." "The moon does not have its own light. The moon only reflects the sunlight." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Ho Guru Sukha Dhāma Swāmī (a capella)

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Swami Lalanand A-capella version of 'Ho Guru Sukha Dhāma Swāmī'.

Gurudeva Darśana Dhana Ho

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Sri Deep Narajan Mahaprabudji Lead vocal: Satya Prakash Backing vocals: Emil Niranjan, Durga Puri, Kripa Puri

Moye Lāgī Lagāna Guru Caranana Kī

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Mira Bai Lead vocal: Prem Joti Backing vocals: Emil Niranjan, Kripa Puri

Bhajo Re Manvā Śrī Prabhu Dīpa Dayāl

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Paramhans Swami Madhavananda Lead vocal: Ramadan Backing vocals: Emil Niranjan, Durga Puri, Prem Joti, Kripa Puri

Dayālu Hama Nām Āpkā Linā

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Lead vocal: Ramadan

Sab Kucha Deve Dātā Dīpa Dayāl

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Paramhans Swami Madhavananda Lead vocal: Satya Prakash Backing vocals: Emil Niranjan, Durga Puri, Prem Joti, Kripa Puri

Śobhā Vo Satasanga Rī

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Sri Deep Narajan Mahaprabudji Lead vocal: Ramadan Backing vocals: Emil Niranjan, Durga Puri, Prem Joti, Kripa Puri

Ho Guru Sukha Dhāma Swāmī

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Swami Lalanand Lead vocal: Satya Prakash Backing vocals: Emil Niranjan, Durga Puri, Kripa Puri

Bacana Vālā Lāge Sā, Mãī Hī Jānū

Bhajan from the CD 'All in One' by the Divine Bhajan Band. Lyrics & music: Sri Deep Narajan Mahaprabudji Lead vocal: Ramadan Backing vocals: Emil Niranjan, Durga Puri, Kripa Puri

The Sequence of Worship and Meditation on the Deities

The sequence of worship and meditation on deities is a path to wholeness in a fragmented land. Power, newness, unity, and the land itself are scattered. Meditation begins with Gaurī Gaṇeśa, offering akṣata and prāṇa. Direct deities Sūrya and Agni manifest in the lamp. Bhairava in Kṣetrapāla receives obeisance. Kuvera, Nandi, Keśvara, and Nāga Devatās are meditated upon with unbroken rice and flowers. Śiva receives abhiṣeka with water, honey, sugar, and jaggery. Bilva leaves are offered to Śiva, destroying sins. The eleven names of Bhagavān receive akṣata. Fragrant offerings and adornments complete the worship. The Jyoti Liṅgas are recited for liberation. Consciousness is the foundation of practice. The ārtī is performed with mantras. Forgiveness is sought for any imperfections. All worship honors Bhagavān Sadāśiva. "The bilva leaf is the offering to Śiva; when worshiped with an unbroken bilva leaf, all sins are purified." "By this, may the foremost success always be mine. I bow to the venerable Śrī Sāma, always auspicious Śivā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Do not live a selfish life

The Vedas are divine knowledge given to humanity for spiritual advancement and self-realization. These scriptures form the foundation of Sanatana Dharma and contain immense energy and mantras. This knowledge marks the beginning of human civilization and is the base for a blissful life. The Vedas are for everyone, not a particular group, and are to be realized according to one's qualities. They consist of four texts: the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. The Rigveda declares the oneness of truth, while the Atharvaveda proclaims the victory of truth. The Samaveda details the glory of devotional singing and melody. Human life is meant for protection, harmony, and realizing the divine, not for selfish destruction. Learning and applying this Vedic knowledge is essential for both inner and outer joy. "Ekam Sad Viprā Bahudā Vadanti." "Satyameva jayate." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Celebration of Mahaprabhujis Mahasamdhi (3/3)

The human soul, lost in illusion, forgets its divine radiance. A true Guru restores that light, purifying the inner being and severing the bonds of attachment and worldly faults. Through the Guru's grace and the remembrance of God's name, one crosses the ocean of worldly existence. Satsang is essential to wash away impurities and awaken spiritual knowledge. The divine purpose is to protect all creatures, guide devotees, and instill virtues of kindness and righteousness. By repeating God's name, meditating, and serving others, one realizes the self. "If you see my faults, how will I reach the shore of devotion?" "The true Guru has come. The garden has turned green." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Purpose of Human Life and the Wish‑Fulfilling Grace of the Guru

Satsang is rare, obtained through merits gathered across many lifetimes. Human life’s purpose is not merely eating, drinking, sleeping, and raising family. Animals also do these things. True purpose is coming to saints’ feet to purify the mind. Saints come to unite beings with God and dispel darkness. The Guru is a wish-fulfilling tree, granting according to faith and devotion. A person saw a saint as a buffalo, then after chanting a mantra, saw him as human, then a deva, and finally recognized the divine. Purification of the mind happens through steady practice. Another story tells of a man under a Kalpavriksha who imagined food and rest, and they appeared, but the story breaks off, showing the mind’s uncontrolled state. The boatman Kevat asked only for grace to cross the ocean of existence, not wealth. When going to saints, ask only for devotion and peace of mind. The world is like a dream; only the divine is real. Truth exists unchanged in past, present, and future. God pervades every particle. Always remember the Divine, engage in devotion, and the boat of life will cross. Satsang is a priceless jewel, not always available. Use the body’s support to embrace this joy fully. "The Sadguru, the divine Lord who comes, is like a wish-fulfilling tree. Whatever imagination one holds, whatever faith, whatever devotion, that fruit is received." "Bhagavān Śiva says, 'Umā, I share my experience: true worship is of Bhagavān alone; Bhagavān is truth. This world is a dream.'" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Perfect Sādhanā and Final Union of Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī

Today is the celebration of Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī’s final union with the Absolute. Observed by the lunar calendar, the day marks his return to original form. Viśvagurū Paramahaṁsa Mahāśvarānandajī carried this legacy across Europe. A year before departure, permission was granted for Holy Gurujī to write the biography, enabling this gathering. His lifespan of 135 years held countless miracles, twelve years of temple service, and sixteen years without sleep in Bolā Guḍā. He possessed life-restoring power yet mended his own torn clothes, refusing a new robe to teach simple living and high thinking. The bhajans’ cry—“Why are you hiding behind the curtain?”—expresses the longing for divine union, voiced even by one who knew all hearts. That union is celebrated today, as declared in the Veda. From divine fullness he emerged and into fullness merged, leaving behind direct, realized knowledge. He was a true Vedācārya, a Brahmaṇiṣṭhrotriya who breathed life into ancient teaching. Devoted guru-bhaktas—Madhu Bhāī, Sukyā Bhāī, Vimlā Bhāī from Bhavī Āśram—sing Sūradāsajī’s bhajans and Rāma’s name. Papu Rāmjī Garg’s group from Jodhpur also joins. Here all sit beyond caste. Only devotion has drawn this gathering. Now bhajans will be heard. A brief kīrtana is offered for Gurujī’s healing. “Why are you hiding behind the curtain?” “Om Īśā vāsyam idaṁ sarvaṁ yat kiñca jagatyāṁ jagat.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Gurujis Anniversary Memories

I have seen the divine embodied. My spiritual master was the divine incarnate, possessing complete awareness and power. He once warned me of a shooting that had already occurred exactly as described. On another journey, my vehicle failed dramatically, yet I reached my destination. After his conscious departure from the body, his divine power remained active. A child suffered a severe eye injury from a pencil. His parents prayed to the master. Doctors repeatedly delayed removing the bandage, and when they finally did, the eye was fully healed. The soul is not lost; the same divine power persists from when he was in the body. Therefore, engage in worship to awaken and progress by this power. "He told me, 'Colonel Sāhab, today some bullets are going to be fired at your stomach.'" "After 15 days... they removed the bandage. That child... can see with both eyes—something only Bhagavān can do." Filming location: India

First Anniversary of Om Mandir: A Celebration of Sacred Penance and Divine Architecture

The first anniversary of Om Mandir is celebrated, a structure built after 28 years of penance. The building stands as the Om-shaped temple on earth, housing 33 crore deities on different levels. The lower level contains the samādhi of the founder’s guru. Above it, all twelve Jyotirliṅgas and four Dhāmas are established. The merit of a Dvādaśa Jyotirliṅga pilgrimage is bestowed here. The prāṇapratiṣṭhā was completed one year ago. The entire Om Āśram is the root of Sanātana culture. The Vedas, Upaniṣads, Gītā, and Purāṇas have Oṁ as their foundation. The founder, Viśvaguru Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Maheśvarānanda Purī, spread Sanātana Dharma globally for decades. A visiting German journalist’s remark inspired the creation of something enduring. The sound of Oṁ emerged during the founder’s meditation. God manifested this Om-shaped Āśram through divine impetus. Five essential messages were bequeathed: protect the environment, adopt yoga, convey peace, embrace the scriptures, and adopt Indian culture for true happiness. A special Kumbha that occurs after 144 years was witnessed. "Oṁ was confined to images since time immemorial. Om was read in papers, in mantras, but if anyone has built Om in the form of a building on earth for the first time, it is Viśvaguru Mahāmaṇḍaleśvarānanda Purī Jī Mahārāj." "The sun is one, the moon is one, the earth is one... Just so, Om Āśram is also one on this terrestrial plane." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

A Ritual Invocation and Prayer

A ritual invocation for protection and blessings through divine meditation and offerings. The practice begins with offerings and prayers for universal peace. Prostrate and bow to the divine. Meditate on deities like Bhairava for protection from negative forces and Hanumān for vigilance and destruction of evil. Establish a sacred water pot representing all holy places. Perform meditations on the Guru's feet, the Goddess in her many forms, the Navagraha, and Lord Mahādev. Each name and mantra calls upon a specific divine energy. The ritual concludes with offerings of flowers and sacred substances to the lineage deities. "Prostrate your head and bow your head to the Lord." "Meditate on Lord Jyotirliṅgeśvara Mahādeva." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Devotion to Nature

The sacred environment is the foundation of all life. Spiritual knowledge is essential for real life, requiring guidance from a master who provides direction and inner happiness. All creatures and every atom in the environment sustain our existence. The environment provides nourishment, medicine, and purification. Ancient scriptures teach that divine presence exists within trees and that all life depends on planetary prana. Greed leads to cutting trees, pollution, and harm to water, soil, and creatures, which ultimately endangers humanity. Protecting the environment is a sacred duty. One must not cut trees without planting more and must avoid polluting air and water. A healthy environment ensures a healthy, happy life for all beings. "Without spiritual life, this life is not real life." "The motherland has enough for everyone, but not for the greedy." Filming locations: Jadanpali, Rajasthan, India

The value and the aim of humanlife

Human life's value lies in attaining self-realization, not in worldly distractions. We wander aimlessly, unaware of our purpose. A story illustrates this: a farmer sells a stone used for weighing, not knowing it is a diamond. A merchant recognizes its true value. Similarly, we do not know the divine worth of our own lives until a spiritual master reveals it. Life passes in stages: childhood in play, youth in worldly pursuits, old age in regret without the power to act. We forget our true aim. Another story tells of a king promising a reward to whoever reaches him by a certain time. People are distracted by free food and jewels along the way and miss the deadline. Only one person, focused solely on the king's order, arrives on time and is given the entire kingdom. Likewise, God offers the kingdom of self-realization, but we become distracted by worldly pleasures. The aim is to follow the Guru's guidance through practices like mantra and seva, offering all actions to the divine to avoid karmic bondage. Progress comes from inner energy awakened by this guidance. "We do not know the value of a human life." "Humans have forgotten everything... God wants to give us a kingdom." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Only your spiritual work will go with you

Human life is a rare and precious opportunity for liberation. Among countless life forms, this human birth alone allows self-inquiry and freedom from the cycle of rebirth. Yet, it is squandered through attachment to illusion and sensory pleasures. One becomes entangled in worldly affairs, forgetting the impending reality of death and the impermanence of all material possessions. The central duty is to awaken from this ignorance through spiritual practice. By following the guidance of the master and engaging in devotion, service, and meditation, one utilizes this life correctly. Otherwise, a human living only for eating, sleeping, fear, and procreation is no different from an animal. The time granted is fleeting and will not return. "Vasudeva Kuṭumbakam. The whole world is my family." "Without dharma, one is equal to an animal." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The same light lits in all of us

The Guru is the ultimate guide and embodiment of the divine principle, surpassing all forms. The scriptures equate the Guru with the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara. When having darśan of a deity, one must not break concentration for any saint except one's own Guru, who is considered higher. The highest reality is where all three divine aspects unite as one, which is our Satguru. Even incarnated gods needed a Guru to teach. Satsaṅg refreshes existing knowledge; the ultimate peace we seek is already within but obscured. Realization comes from shifting focus from 'I' to 'thy' and going within. The Guru provides guidance and grace, but the disciple must perform the work. Spiritual progress requires time and personal effort, like metal being heated and hammered into shape. We are the witness, not the doer. The body is temporary; love opens the door to the divine. Inner enemies must be conquered first. Practice reduces negative tendencies. Be content with what you have, yet seek more spiritual devotion. The Guru gives light unconditionally, without background checks. The disciple must preserve and forward this light. Periods of difficulty are necessary phases for growth. Surrender to the Guru's will and have faith. Worldly knowledge differs from spiritual knowledge, which brings growth. Achieve peace by reducing thoughts and expectations. Nothing we possess is truly ours; only spiritual practice accompanies us. Live in the present with gratitude, focused on the path toward self-realization. "Guru is Brahmā, Guru is Viṣṇu, Guru is Maheśa." "The only thing which goes with is the mantra, japa, and the bhakti which we did." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Explanation of the Isa Upanisad

The Upanishads present a doctoral-level summary of attaining pure knowledge, requiring prior study of Vedas and Purāṇas. The sixth mantra states those pursuing only worldly knowledge enter darkness, while those focused solely on spiritual practice enter greater darkness. Each knowledge yields different results: worldly knowledge aids life until death; spiritual knowledge aims to transcend death. We learn from elders and authoritative texts that both must be combined. The mantra repeats this using manifest and unmanifest: worshipping one leads to darkness, worshipping both is essential. By integrating both, one crosses death to attain immortality. Understanding requires both intellect and heart, deepening through repetition and practice. "Those who are concentrated only on spiritual knowledge are finishing even in the worst darkness." "The one who knows and understands both the manifested world and the unmanifested world can cross the border of death and attain eternal life." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The whole world is my family

The divine path is service to all beings, and the cow is a sacred embodiment of this principle. Spiritual activity is essential for human peace and harmony, yet many remain unaware of its true aim. The essence of the eighteen Purāṇas is distilled into two commands: to help others is virtue, and to harm any creature is sin. One must control mind, speech, and action to avoid causing suffering. The teachings instruct to love every creature as oneself, for all contain divine light. The principle of seeing the whole world as one family unites everyone. A temple was recently inaugurated, built not for any individual but as a place of worship for all people, reflecting the prayer for universal happiness and freedom from suffering. The cow is revered as the mother of the world, providing nourishment and peace. Scriptural authority states the cow's holiness, where even its dung and urine are considered sacred. It is said that thirty-three million deities reside within a cow. Serving cows brings merit and contributes to spiritual development. One must not kill cows, as this violates non-violence and invokes the cycle of karma. The duty of all is to care for each other and all creatures, walking the spiritual path in harmony. "Paropkāre Puṇyāya Pāpāya Parapīḍanam." "Love every creature, if not more, then at least as much as yourself." Filming locations: Jadan, Pali, India.

How can we go on the path of spirituality?

The essence of human life and the spiritual path is revealed through sacred tradition. Human birth is rare and granted intellect and free will within a limited time. The purpose is to realize the divine Self, the all-pervasive ātmā identical in all beings. This realization ends suffering. The Guru is essential, considered greater than God for the seeker. The path requires balancing worldly duties with spiritual practice. Foundational disciplines like purity in diet and conduct are necessary. The eight limbs of Yoga provide the structure, beginning with ethical restraints and observances, not merely physical postures. True progress involves inward withdrawal, concentration, meditation, and ultimately union. Devotion progresses through stages of listening, remembrance, and surrender. The final knowledge stages involve merging one's consciousness with the Guru's, achieving complete detachment from all worldly objects and identifications. The journey is one road with many names, culminating in liberation. "If there is someone greater than God, then he is the guru." "That which liberates you is called vidyā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Ocean of Grace

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

Awaken to Knowledge, O Residents of Bhārat

Awaken to knowledge, O residents of India. You are identified as subduers of the wicked and nourishers of cows. The instruction is to learn from all people within the land. A command is given to propagate this message in all directions. There is a direct contradiction in the guidance on religious paths. One statement forbids following any other religion, while another commands not to destroy any path. The term for certain people remains undefined and unclear. The core call to awaken and to know all people is repeated without progressive development. These assertions are presented without supporting argument or clear causal connection between the spiritual, ethical, and social directives. "Do not follow any other religion." "Do not destroy any path, indeed." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Essence of Īśāvāsya: From Ethics to Unity

The Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad provides moral principles and the principle of unity. The first instruction is to not be greedy, for God is everywhere and you have what you need. The second states you must work and fulfill your duty throughout life. The third warns that giving up life leads to a dark place; this includes not fulfilling duties. After these ethics, the Upaniṣad presents the Advaita principle of unity. That one moves and does not move, is far and near, inside and outside everything. It is all-pervasive, faster than the mind, yet stationary. Realizing all beings are connected ends hatred. Seeing oneself in all beings ends sorrow. The divine is described as pure, bodiless, and untouched. One must realize this unity through practice, not merely hearing or reading. All spiritual practices help, but practice is essential. Intellectual understanding alone is insufficient; the heart must connect. The world's apparent divisions are like air confined in a room; the underlying reality is one. Realization comes by turning inward, beyond the senses. Accepting "I am that" brings freedom. "Tadejati tannaijati taddūre tadvantike | Tadantarasya sarvasya tadu sarvasya bāhyataḥ ||" "Yastu sarvāṇi bhūtānyātmannevānupaśyati | Sarvabhūteṣu cātmānaṁ tato na vijugupsate ||" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Divine Garden of Satsaṅg

Human life requires inner light, peace, and harmony. The divine light is in every creature; to love and serve them is to love and serve God. Among countless beings, humans can uniquely help and serve others. Inner peace cannot be purchased; it is a divine blessing. Spiritual fellowship and bhajans provide mental food and inner peace. The essence of all scriptures is distilled into a core teaching: to help others is the highest merit, and to harm anyone in thought, word, or deed is the gravest sin. Non-violence means to injure no one in mind, speech, or action. Spiritual growth requires detachment, not attachment. The world's diverse cultures are like flowers in one beautiful garden, each with its own aroma. Daily spiritual guidance is the nectar that sustains this garden. Through devotion and satsang, one finds peace and moves toward self-realization. "To help others, each and every creature, is merit. To give them pain is sin." "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Pathes of yoga

The path of selfless service purifies the mind and leads to realization. For devotees, every night is Diwali in the atmosphere of satsang. The restless mind avoids meditation, seeking activity. Selfless service, Karma Yoga, burns impurities without expectation of return. All spiritual paths—knowledge, devotion, meditation—merge into the same ocean. Attachment to ego and possessions blocks progress, like holding a briefcase while drowning. One must let go to see the inner light. Live fully in the present moment, not lost in past memories or future worries. A consecrated temple houses living spiritual energy for those seeking reminder and recharge. "Seva dharma is the highest dharma, but we can’t do this without letting go." "We are not the doer, Mahāprabhujī is the doer." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Spiritual Discourse on the Satguru and Brahmajñāna

The discourse reveals the nature of the true satguru and the essence of Brahmajñāna. The true satguru embodies devotion, knowledge, detachment, virtue, and non-attachment. Such a guru remains free from criticism and praise, joy and sorrow. Equanimity extends to all, beholding friend and foe alike. Brahmajñāna is a rare comprehension, grasped only by one with accumulated merit. The knower of Brahman becomes Brahman itself—immortal, unwavering, self-luminous. The Ātmā is truth, consciousness, bliss, non-duality. The body, as Anātmā, is false, inert, suffering, dual. Yet through this body, liberation becomes possible. The disciple, blinded by ignorance, asks where the divine can be seen. The guru responds that the divine pervades all, but the outward gaze obscures it. The Vedas declare the self’s identity with Brahman, as in "Aham Brahmāsmi." These great utterances authenticate the inner reality. The guru’s role is to reveal that which is already present. Hearing these words, the sincere seeker drinks nectar, dissolving the cycle of eighty-four lakh births. That reality is eternal, the witness in every heart, the all-knower. One who realizes this is freed from bondage. The rare saint leads the seeker to this truth. "Man re, aisā satguru joī, bhakti yog aur gyān vairāga, śīlavān nirmohī." "Brahm gyānī to brahm rūp hai, pote avināśī, achal rām." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Power of Satsaṅg: Finding Joy through Divine Name and Daily Practice

The power of satsaṅg brings joy through the divine name and daily practice. Every living being desires happiness, yet material wealth and high positions bring only restlessness, not lasting peace. Saints incarnate to offer the tool of satsaṅg, which immediately grants peace and joy. Chanting God’s name is easy—the tongue is given to all—yet humans still wander toward suffering; this is the greatest wonder. Satsaṅg has two forms: live gatherings with saints and masters, and personal practice at home with sacred books and bhajans. As food is needed daily for the body, daily bhajan is needed for the mind. Devoting one hour to God each day removes mental distress, tension, and depression. The mind is restless and requires constant good occupation; without satsaṅg, it leads into delusion. A story illustrates: a demon must be kept busy climbing up and down a bamboo, or it destroys. Similarly, the mind, if not given satsaṅg, strays into harm. Following the Guru’s every instruction is essential; mere belief without obedience blocks progress. The glory of the name is supreme, and chanting the mantra given by Gurudev becomes the central practice. Then life fills with joy and purpose, and the divine path unfolds naturally. “Sulabhaṁ ca Bhagavannāma jihvācāvartinī, tathāpi narakaṁ yānti kim āścaryam ataḥ param.” “Dholat aur mahal kha jānā, sab yahī rah jāve re... anta samay jīva jāya akelā, sāth nahī āve re.”

We are one

The Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad reveals the oneness of all existence. The opening mantra declares the completeness of the distant divine and the completeness of the entire manifest world. This fullness means nothing is diminished by removal, like water from an ocean. All is permeated by the divine, establishing a fundamental unity that makes conflict unnecessary. The Upaniṣad, part of the Yajur Veda, condenses vast knowledge into eighteen mantras. The first instructs against coveting what belongs to others, for if all is filled with God, one already possesses what is needed. True enjoyment comes through renunciation and contentment. The second teaches to perform duties and live life fully for a hundred years, meaning to live completely. Since action is inevitable while in a body, one should engage in useful work. The third warns that those who commit ātmahatyā—not merely physical suicide but living contrary to one's true duty and Self—enter darkness. The final mantra is a prayer for divine guidance onto the right path. "Oṁ īśā vāsyam idaṁ sarvaṁ, yat kiñca jagatyāṁ jagat." "Kurvanneveha karmāṇi jijīviṣecchaṭaṁ samāḥ." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The name of the God you can't get everywhere

The human aim is peace, harmony, and self-realization; without spiritual path, one is as an animal. Continual satsang and divine gathering are a blessing. The parampara gives a priceless jewel—God’s name—not bought in any market. Guidance and protection flow from the tradition. Spiritual knowledge increases through deep practice, like pearls found in ocean depths. Human birth is for self-realization. A great devotee’s verse states: those without knowledge, austerity, wealth, wisdom, character, quality, or dharma are a burden on the earth. Two educations exist: worldly knowledge for survival, and higher spiritual knowledge as divine blessing. Mercy is the root of dharma; pride the root of sin. As long as life remains, mercy must not be abandoned. The boat of truth—the Satguru—carries across the ocean of worldly existence. The divine name is wealth that cannot be stolen and only grows when consumed. Wake up, remember the duty, and fulfill dharma. God is always present, but one must live as a devotee, embracing a divine life. Always pray for the health and well-being of the guru. Repeat the mantra for that health whenever possible. “Yeṣāṁ na vidyā na tapo na dhanam na jñānam na śīlam na guṇo na dharmaḥ, te mṛtyu-loke bhūmi-bhāra-bhūtāḥ.” “Pāyajī, maine Rāma ratana dhana pāyā, jagata meṁ lāge saba phīkā. Khāyā na khūṭe, cora na lūṭe, dina dina baḍata savāyā.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Celebration of Sri Mahaprabhuji Birthday

The festival of Diwali signifies the inner light of purity within the heart. This light is cultivated not through external cleaning but by following the Guru's guidance. The world is transient, like a dream, and truth is found in the spiritual path and divine name. Self-realization reveals our immortal nature, moving us from darkness to light, falsehood to truth, and mortality to immortality. The heart is purified through service, love, and dedicated spiritual practice. This inner transformation is the true celebration. "Who will get me? Who has the nirmala heart?" It means who has the pure heart. "This whole world is a dream." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Diwali Celebration

The Guru brings light to darkness, incarnating to liberate devotees and unite them in divine light. This Diwali commemorates Lord Rama's return, symbolizing the inner lamp Guru ignites within each heart through mantra and devotion. That flame must burn eternally, like the continuous lamp in the ashram. The Guru built this sacred space not for himself but for future generations; our duty is to preserve it. His grace alone is the disciple's auspiciousness. "The Guru is the one who brings light to darkness." "Once lit, that dīpa should not go out." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Announcement Regarding Mantra Dīkṣā and Āśrama Updates

Mantra initiation is being arranged for devotees. Those wishing to receive it must assemble separately. Form a line in the designated area. You will be escorted to the teacher for the ceremony. Only those not yet initiated should join this line. Others should remain where they are. Devotees are also welcome to connect via the digital group for future notifications and to make offerings as they wish. "Those who wish to receive the Mantra Dīkṣā should come." "Those who have already taken the mantra-dīkṣā should not come."

The Essence of Yoga: From Duality to Unity

Gurupurnima program from Jadan, Rajasthan, India.

A Special Bhajan: The Guru's Doorway and the Kailash Ashram Gathering

A special bhajan of liberation is presented today. All listeners today are truly fortunate. This bhajan was composed by the guru. It is written on Bālag. The guru declared listening to be the only path to liberation. Singing and hearing it grants all attainments. All sorrows are destroyed through it. The guru sings this bhajan every year. Thus, this bhajan is a perfect space for seekers. In fifteen days, the Barsi of Deveśvara Mahādev occurs. It will be held at Kailāś Āśram in Sīkar district. All should attend that gathering. Daily satsaṅg takes place there. Each day, bhajans are sung. Right now, this special bhajan is offered. Listen with comfort. Focus deeply on its words. "Listening to it is the only way for all of us to attain liberation." "By singing this bhajan and listening to this bhajan, all things are attained, and all sorrows are destroyed." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Bhajan singing in the presence of the Master

The sacred syllable Om is the primal vibration from which this three-qualitied illusion of the world is projected. From Om, all knowledge and the Vedas themselves emerged. The true knower, realizing this, finds bliss. The Guru's grace is essential for this realization. Without the Guru's guidance, one remains lost, not knowing what to do with worldly or spiritual wealth. The Guru's feet are the ultimate pilgrimage, praised by the Vedas and Purāṇas. The divine sound, Śabda, is the ultimate power; it does not kill but slays limitation. Through the Guru's arrival at the eternal door, the soul finds liberation. "From Om, the three-qualitied Maya created this world." "The Vedas and Purāṇas sing, 'Guru’s feet are the sacred pilgrimage.'" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The importance of the Om Ashram

The fruit of seeing the Divine is the ultimate purpose of the eyes. The greatest gain of life is breathing on this sacred land at Om Ashram. The Gopīs taught that merely having eyes is not enough. The fruit of the eyes is to behold the Lord. This fruit is attained by seeing the Gurudev with one's eyes. Sitting at Om Ashram, devotees behold the Gurudev. They also hear the auspicious words with their ears. With their voice, they sing the glories of the Lord's name. Thus, the eyes, ears, and voice become blessed. Even if born in foreign lands, the eyes find purpose by seeing the Gurudev. Witnessing the fruits of creation at Om Ashram over decades fulfills this purpose. The presence here is a great fortune. The energy at Om Ashram is different from the material world. Time feels like coming home. The glory of the paramparā is manifest through the disciple's devotion. The light from the Guru must be preserved and spread. This strengthening light will ease Kali Yuga. "Dear friends, we know of no greater fruit for those who have eyes than this: the face of the son of the king of Vraja, adorned with the flute, is the supreme vision." "You are beholding the Lord; with your ears, sitting on this sacred stream, you are hearing his auspicious words." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Vastu Purusa puja in the Om Ashram

The tradition originates from a distinct spiritual source. This place has stood for decades, providing a golden opportunity for witness and spiritual benefit. Yoga and divine grace are bestowed upon every disciple present. A true ascetic is a detached wanderer with no fixed home or worldly prestige, akin to a divine manifestation. One must neither misunderstand the primary spiritual truth nor take the secondary lightly. Parents give physical birth, but one must seek ultimate refuge and surrender in the spiritual source. The architect of life's character is the spiritual guide. The impact of this message is widely recognized. "Yoga, God, is bestowed upon each and every disciple who has come here." "A sanyāsī is a sanyāsī, after all; he has no home, no fixed place." Filming locations: Mount Abu, Rajasthan, India.

Bhajan concert from Om Ashram

Bhajan band concert from Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India. First part of the program.

Building the Ashram

This is our ashram, a place of being and bliss. We are all here together, sitting with sādhus and yogīs, and it is very good. The essence must be in our body. An ashram is our home. Understanding comes from above, from God to mother to human. It arrives directly, like from Akkar to Nābhi. Even a mother may not know how it comes, but it is our prophet. God is the only one and will become human. If humans belong to India, then all children are equal. That one will enter God, will enter the body. We must care for the human mind. We are here, and we will do the work. In construction, one must think about how people feel inside. A building is not just a roof; it should be pleasant. The best materials are natural, like wood and straw, which support humans. Materials modified by humans, like bricks and lime, are good. Stones like sandstone are neutral, but granite harms the body. Modern materials like steel and concrete are dead and not healthy. We follow Vāstu Śāstra, the science of building, so the earth supports everyone living there. We use lime, not just cement, for healthier buildings. Wood is the best material and can be used for multi-story buildings and large halls. "This is our ashram; this is our ashram. And when you see it, oh, it is very nice." "The best materials are natural, like wood and straw, which support humans." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Satsang helps everyone

Satsaṅga reveals the universal path of truth and unity. Satsaṅga means good company. It is the company of sattva, the very essence of everything. Sattva is truth itself. Sat is truth, and truth alone is truth. This truth pervades the entire world. The divine presence moves everywhere, in all places. Truth is not only for humans but for all beings. Like a mother follows her child, the divine cares for all. All are to come together and stay as one. There are many countries and many languages, yet beyond this diversity there is unity. All names and forms are secondary; the divine alone is the doer. The village Rupāvas symbolizes the spiritual home for all humanity. Humans are humans, beyond caste or creed. The name of the divine is love, Prem. This love pervades all hearts. The great light does everything; not the individual self, but the divine light alone acts. "Sattya hī sattya hai" "Now we will not say which caste it belongs to. Our caste is of one India." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Guru gives us the ultimate liberation

The grace of the Guru is supreme, and the āśrama serves the entire world. Through yoga, one can attain the ultimate reality, bringing the world within. There is no element greater than devotion to the Guru, in whom resides the highest truth. The Bhagavad Gītā teaches that the divine is seated in the heart of all, the source of knowledge and the remover of doubt. Skillfulness in action leads to perfection. This teaching is beyond religions; it is a way of living. "There is nothing greater than guru-bhakti. There is no element in the world greater than this." "I am seated in the heart of all; from Me come memory, knowledge, and the removal of doubts."

The Inner Lamp and the Nature of Being

The inner lamp of awareness is the same as the sun within all beings. Before dawn, one performs rituals like lighting a lamp, then rests. At dusk, the lamp is lit again, mirroring the inner light. This light is present within the home, body, and mind. All creatures, from birds to animals, follow their nature without this knowledge. A story is told of disciples who, after seeing violence towards a cow and calf, vowed to never take flesh, milk, or curd from any animal again, recognizing the motherly sacrifice. To harm or take what belongs to another being, like a honeybee taking from a flower, accumulates sin. Humans have a connection to the divine, instructed to live peacefully and care for others, but many have turned to eating meat. The essence of India is described as a source from which many things flow. Ultimately, all is one. The true mother is the earth itself. One must recognize one's own humanity, for only then is the divine presence always there. "Inside, there is a lamp, but that sun is the same—within your home, within your body, within your mind, in everything." "If someone is a Muslim, then they are not truly so; they have taken it from our India and gone elsewhere, so they are not genuine." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

A Discourse on Dharma, Diet, and the Spirit of India

A discourse on dharma, diet, and cultural essence. The people of India traditionally would not perform such acts as eating meat, but now many have started. This shift is influenced by external forces. All living beings consume others, but humans must choose not to kill animals. Food belongs to the divine. Eating animal products, including eggs which contain life, causes disease and harm. This is not our dharma. Many illnesses now arise from this diet. Foreign customs and languages are being adopted, diluting our essence. The primary focus must be preserving our inner spiritual truth and practices. Caste distinctions cause sorrow, for all are fundamentally the same. True practice means living with love, maintaining purity, and honoring all life. "All living beings consume other living beings; they consume other living beings." "By doing such things, what will happen to a person after practicing them?" Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The King Within: Daily Yoga and the Multitude of Souls

Practice yoga daily to realize you are the king of a universe within. The body is not inhabited by a single soul. It contains countless souls, like the millions of beings in a drop of blood. You are the ruler of this vast inner country. The true self, the king, must care for all these subjects. This understanding brings great happiness. Yoga is the simple, joyful path to this awareness and to controlling the five sheaths of the body. It is not complex exercise but daily practice leading to bliss. Through consistent yoga, one unites with the supreme reality. "Your body is like a vast, vast city—consider it your very own large country." "Through yoga alone, a human truly becomes Paramātmā." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The Grace of the Satguru

The Satguru alone grants liberation from birth and death. Only the Guru's grace and the medicine of the divine word can cure the soul's ailments and transcend the cycle. The Guru dispels doubt and imparts true knowledge to all who seek, guiding them in right action for purification. Yet, the ultimate state is beyond mortal perception; it is found by seeking a true saint in whom the seeker can reach the divine. The Guru is the indispensable giver of intellect and the sole means to the imperceptible truth. "Only through the love of the pure-hearted Gurudev can the cycle of birth and death be transcended; no one else can accomplish this work." "Paramātmā cannot be seen with these eyes because He is beyond perception, unseen."