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The master and his disciple are one
Evening satsang from Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Alakhpuriji is the light of Siva. Mahaprabhuji is the light of the sun. The story how Vishwaguruji became sanyas and how he began his sanyas lefe with Guruji. Vishwaguruji tells some of his visions of Mahaprabhuji … read more »
Practising bhramari pranayama
A guided practice for hemispheric balance through breath and focused attention.Sit straight and concentrate. Use both index fingers at the ears. Keep elbows aligned. Bite the teeth evenly to hear the sound from both sides. Control the teeth to engage both hemispheres. Perform the breath cycles … read more »
Don't kill and understand everybody
The path is the journey of the individual soul back to the universal source.All beings are part of a cycle of consumption and rebirth. The human birth is a unique opportunity to transcend this cycle. The goal is to realize one's true nature as divine, beyond earthly identifications. This … read more »
Webcast from Jadan Ashram
The true Guru and true fellowship are the sole support for the soul.Without them, the life force departs, wandering aimlessly. The world and the ocean offer no refuge. The mind, left to its own devices, knows nothing and achieves nothing. Only through this divine connection is there blessing … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The light that upholds the universe is the Guru, the cause of crossing life's ocean.You are that light, upholding divine honor. Meeting the Lord is the greatest honor, sanctifying life through endless cycles. The Guru bestows the jewel of the Supreme Sovereign. Practice Japa and remain absorbed in meditation on … read more »
Don't kill animals, remain clean
Divine grace is for all creation, not for humanity alone.Rain and snow nourish every creature, tree, blade of grass, and the ocean itself. The human distinction is the knowledge to seek freedom from earthly cycles and realize Parabrahman. This path requires a pure heart, free … read more »
Be happy and feel oneness
The human mind creates divisions like the "new year," while the earth and nature remain one.We walk upon a single earth, yet our thoughts create separation, countries, and conflict. We are one human race, beyond color or creed. Spiritual teachings speak of oneness, but even seekers fight over labels. The conflict … read more »
People are very good all over the world
Humanity's diverse spiritual expressions reveal our shared essence.People worldwide celebrate festivals, pray, and seek connection. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and others all have beautiful traditions. Indigenous cultures, like in America, hold sacred ceremonies with pipes not for tobacco but for prayer. Africans are … read more »
We are here only temporarily
Birth is an ever-present reality, and unity is found in satsang.We are born from the cosmos, yet the process remains a mystery. Life begins in the womb, a state we cannot recall. Upon birth, individuality emerges; siblings from the same source develop different natures. This diversity … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (4/4)
The essential shelter is found at the Guru's feet, the sole source of grace and liberation.The root of meditation and liberation is worship of the Guru. All pride in the perishable body and worldly attainments is useless. One must abandon attachment, not the form itself. Time is a devouring serpent; one … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (3/4)
Satsang is the source of all happiness and the essential means for self-realization.The company of truth is more valuable than all scriptures. Through satsang, the darkness of ignorance is dispelled, and the mind finds joy. The human birth is rare and meant for liberation. One must perform all … read more »
The Oneness of Guru and Disciple
The guru and disciple are one in essence, not two separate entities.This truth is observed on the holy day of a divine figure, whose presence is universal. Great saints appear in different forms across all countries, yet they are fundamentally one, just as all beings are one … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (1/4)
The divine descent and the guru's grace are the only path.Without the guru, there is no knowledge, no mantra, and no liberation. The scriptures declare this truth. The Self and the absolute cannot be realized without the land of Bharat. This is the fruit of its … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The gathering celebrates devotion through song and anticipates coming practice.The day is recognized as significant, with programs planned. Bhajans and satsang are central, serving as a direct connection to the divine. The true Guru is paramount, surpassing even divine forms, for without that guide, neither … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The Word is the fundamental reality and sole medium for divine connection.All spiritual practice, perception, and liberation arise from and depend upon the sacred Word. Through the Word alone one perceives the divine, receives grace, and gains all knowledge. It is the means of union and the … read more »
We must be in unity
Yoga practice extends from the body to the absolute reality, requiring purity in all aspects, especially food.Many use animal products in medicines and foods, which is not aligned with pure yoga. This impurity in consumption is linked to the rise of diseases like cancer. True yoga teachers and centers uphold sanātana dharma, … read more »
Stories about master and disciple
The path of sādhana requires proper practice, bestowed by the grace of the Guru lineage.Without correct application, efforts bear no fruit. Life must be transformed through this discipline. True sādhana is learned from everyone—family, teachers, and saints. Stories illustrate this. A student, guided to his own tradition, became a great … read more »
Bhramari pranayama and Om chanting
Evening satsang from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Singing bhajans and chanting mantras are one of the best techniques to bring us to the divine. Sri Mahaprabhuji's disciples have written beautiful bhajans. Unfortunately, today this knowledge is not being taught to our children. Instead … read more »
Introduction to Bhramari Pranayama
The human body is a microcosm of the universe, and specific practices can harmonize it.Attachment to the true Guru is the sole devotion that pleases the mind, for without understanding, the soul suffers. The priceless human form is meant for realization, where belief destroys the cycles of birth and death. … read more »
Remain in the boat
The Guru is the boat that carries one across the ocean of worldly existence to the shore of liberation.Humans are like birds on that boat, lost and trying to fly on their own over a vast expanse with no direction, only to return exhausted. Without the Guru's guidance, one perishes in the waves. The … read more »
Do we have seen God?
Evening satsang from Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Swami Premanand told some beautiful greeting words from Jaipur Ashram. He remembers shortly about the history of Jaipur Ashram and his memories about Holiguruji who established this ashram. In this ashram, everybody can feel the atmosphere … read more »
Webcast from Jadan Ashram
The heart's plea is for the Guru's grace to reveal the true experience and provide refuge.When the Guru draws near, hope becomes possible; when distant, one is lost, not knowing where to turn. Worldly illusion holds no appeal, for nothing else is desired. Taking refuge in the Guru eradicates all deceit … read more »
The living God
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Science is developing, which is good. Yoga is the science of the human being.The story of the professor who met a yogi while walking in the park. Where can we find God? Have you seen God? … read more »
Webcast from Jadan
The name of God is the supreme gift and the means for crossing the ocean of worldly existence.The name is identical to God; holding it within through mantra repetition awakens pure devotion. This devotion colors the heart with love. The world is seen as unreal through spiritual practice, directing one to the unchangeable … read more »
Feel oneness and protect all creatures
The divine essence resides within the living body.God is present within us and has given us human form. The natural world involves creatures consuming one another, yet herbivores like cows, which eat only grass, are considered close to the divine. Humans, gifted with … read more »
The search for God
True seeing and yoga are not found in external vision or closed-eye meditation alone.People close their eyes to seek God far away, yet God is present. Real yogis find the divine within the heart. With open eyes, the world's reflections are many and distracting, making single-pointed vision difficult. Neither … read more »
Respect for all festivals
The celebration of holy days reveals the oneness of all existence.The approaching festival for Mahāprabhujī coincides with Christmas, uniting diverse worship. Geographical distinctions are irrelevant; devotion connects all. The relationship between guru and disciple is one of absolute unity, akin to mother and child. All living … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
A devotional invocation and hymn seeking divine grace and celebrating the supreme, formless reality.The call is for mercy from the divine presence that pervades all creation. The play of the absolute is unfathomable and limitless. All beings arise from and reside within that conscious reality. The hymns praise the … read more »
Remembering the anniversary of Sri Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi
Remembrance of Mahaprabhuji on his Mahasamadhi (according to western calendar), Om Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India.Singing of bhajans. In India we celebrate the anniversary of the death of holy men. We pray, we meditate, we think they are with us. When the sun rises, its light illuminates everything. This is what … read more »
Webcast from Jadan
The Christmas light illuminates the universal theme of divine birth and a mother's sacred suffering.Many anticipate this celebration with joy, decorating and preparing sweets. The season invites reflection on figures like Jesus and Krishna, who entered the world through hardship. Their births highlight a mother's painful yet loving sacrifice, a … read more »
Worship every God and incarnation
The Christmas period invites reflection on divine birth and universal worship.Many people now think of Jesus, preparing and finding happiness. His life, though hard, shows a path to seeing God. Worship is an expression of joy. The birth of divine figures like Jesus and Kṛṣṇa involved … read more »
Vaccinate or not vaccinate?
The discourse connects ancient spiritual festivals with modern well-being, emphasizing light, faith, and practical health.Diwali, the festival of light, originated long ago with oil lamps to worship Bhagavān Rāma. This tradition comes from a time of one religion and simple ceremonies. The light represents spiritual goodness contrasted with inner darkness. … read more »
Where is our happiness?
God is within all life, and human purpose is to generate divine happiness.God exists within every creature and element. The earth itself feels our presence. Humans possess a unique capacity to consciously create happiness for God, akin to honoring one's parents. This is done by not harming other … read more »
Bhaktas are longing for Satsang
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Bhajan singing. Swami Umapuri says some words about her spiritual development in the Jadan Ashram. She spoke about her experiences with Yoga Nidra. She explains the bhajans of Swami Sivananda and Bhagwan Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji.
My happiness is at Your holy feet
True devotion requires unwavering focus on the master's feet, regardless of external hardship.Many seek spiritual guidance but their practice remains superficial. Listening and singing are not enough; the essence must penetrate every cell of one's being. Devotion is tested by inner thorns—persistent doubts, ego, and conflicts that arise … read more »
Yoga means uniting
Yoga in daily life is unity with the divine principle present in all existence.Life originates from and is sustained by water, which constitutes our bodies and the world. All creatures, including those unseen beneath the earth or in the air, are interconnected through life. The natural world operates on … read more »
Conference from Bhari Khatu
Peace is found only within, through the Self, and in the shelter of the saints.The world is restless, seeking peace in objects and achievements, but peace is not found externally. A saint is one whose desires have ceased, who lives for others. Their darśana yields immediate fruit, purifying the seeker. … read more »
Evening satsang from Bhari Khatu
The world is an illusion without the remembrance of the Divine.Life is as useless as a bird without wings, a tree without fruit, or a well without water. Without the Name of Hari, nothing has value. Work, anger, greed, and lust are not the path. No … read more »
Webcast from Bhari Khatu
The devotee calls upon the Satguru to come quickly and end all suffering.The pain of worldly existence and the burden of past sins feel unbearable. Only the Guru's compassionate arrival can grant liberation. The Guru is the remover of afflictions and the giver of true grace. When the … read more »
The coronation of Swami Avatarpuri
A sacred succession is announced through the Abhiṣeka ceremony.On the holy occasion of a revered master's Mahāsamādhi day, the successor is formally declared according to the sannyāsa tradition. The ceremony follows the Vedic paramparā, performed by appointed priests. It includes a ritual bath for … read more »
Webcast from Kachari
The text is a series of devotional invocations and blessings.It opens with repeated salutations and blessings. Mantras and praises to various deities are recited, including invocations to Vishnu and references to divine incarnations. A village is declared as dedicated to God. The structure is liturgical, … read more »
Bhajan evening from Bhari Khatu Ashram
The devotee calls upon the divine, seeking grace and expressing a longing for direct experience.The world is cared for by that which is very big, the flute player. The path involves remembering the divine name to find happiness, suggesting liberation comes from breaking the bonds of countless life forms. Yet, … read more »
Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Khatu Ashram (Sri Deepeshwar Mahadev Shiv Bag) District Nagaur, Rajasthan, India.
Divali satsang 2021 Jadan Ashram
Today, the supremely bliss-bestowing Diwali has descended upon the world.The radiant light dispels all darkness. Every home sings songs of bliss and auspiciousness, sharing the good news. Sages and deities sing victory and offer flowers. The formless and the manifest Brahma are worshipped. The beauty … read more »
Chanting divine mantras
The supreme devotion to the Guru is the only path across the ocean of worldly existence.Without the Guru's grace, liberation is impossible. The Guru is the imperishable supreme reality, the boat of the name that carries the soul to the other shore. Service to the Satguru destroys all obstacles and reveals … read more »
Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Mantra chanting by Vishwagurujis young Indian followers. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
The Guru is the supreme refuge and the sole means to liberation.Take the Guru's name, and all sins are washed away. The Guru is Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshvara. The Guru is the veritable Supreme Absolute. Meditate on the divine form of the Guru seated within the heart. … read more »
Yogis are always alert
The ordinary mind oscillates between states of distraction and unconsciousness.In waking, one is physically present but mentally absent, with thoughts scattered far away. One is here, yet not truly here. Even in sleep, the inner world remains active with dreams and unresolved work. There is … read more »
What does Sanatana Dharma mean?
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, natural law based on one's inherent nature, with its foundation in purity.It originates from the time of Śiva, who was first in this creation. The practice begins with purifying one's diet, which purifies the body and mind, allowing entry into the divine. This dharma is ancient and … read more »
Yog and Viyog
Yoga is not merely physical exercise; it originates from Śiva, who is formless yet manifests through the five elements.The human body is composed of these elements, yet within resides the Ātmā, the life force present in every cell. Humans often act without awareness, especially in consumption, unlike animals. This lack of control obstructs the … read more »