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Mantras and Bhajans
The Transformative Power of Satsa g and Bhajan Life in the ashram changes—becomes divine, meaningful, done in the light of Guru Dev with detachment.The central practice is daily satsa g, gathering together. In satsa g, bhajans are sung. Bhajans glorify God, created by saints who realized the essence of being. Their experience flows through the medium of rāga. Diving … read more »
Guru can take you across the ocean
The Guru is first and foremost in this world.The Guru stands at the pinnacle. Even avatars like Rama and Krishna were Gurus. They followed the Guru’s orders. Humans must make the Guru central. The Guru alone carries one across worldly existence. Without the Guru, … read more »
International Day of Yoga - Yogaclass
A morning yoga practice for immunity and vitality begins with breath and movement.Start standing with breathing exercises, raising arms forward and sideways. Proceed to Tāḍāsana, stretching upward on the toes. Then lie down for relaxation and spinal twists, massaging the lower back and activating the digestive fire. Prepare … read more »
The Grandeur of Bhajans and Divine Remembrance
The grandeur of bhajans and divine remembrance fills the gathering.The session was intentionally brief, yet it overflowed with spiritual potency. A request was made to Puṣpā, and one bhajan was offered with the possibility of another if it pleased the divine. The sisters sang with … read more »
Why is God only in India?
The discourse concerns living Gods and the necessity of spiritual practice.Wisdom streamed from Himalayan ṛṣis and yogīs. India keeps living Gods and Gurus. Elsewhere, no living God remains after Jesus. God comes where God is, like coal where coal is. People fail to recognize divine presence … read more »
What means Satsang
The value of bhajan and satsang in daily life is essential for spiritual practice.Daily life demands prayer, bhajan, and meditation. Without these, human existence remains incomplete. Bhajan connects consciousness to oneness. Concentration returns through prayer. Bhajan releases all tensions of the day. Tiredness vanishes through bhajan and prayer. Nighttime … read more »
Mataji was pure form of Love
Today is the Mahasamadhi day of the divine mother, Sadhvi Shri Purnanand Bhartiji.She was a synonym of love. A child brought here at six hours old was first held by her. She sat under the neem tree near the Shiva temple, doing her mala. She always had prasada. … read more »
Purity and clarity
The sanctity of daily practice is found in mindful compassion and ritual.Amāvasyā is a holy day for sādhanā. Many perform acts like offering water to plants and feeding ants. We must not kill ants; they are thirsty and hungry. Fasting is not starvation but a disciplined remembrance, … read more »
Morning excercise from Jadan
Yoga is a universal science for human health, harmony, and connection to the cosmic Self.It is practiced globally through postures, breathwork, and meditation. We gather to practice these techniques together. The session includes physical movements like Sarvahitāsana, focusing on stretching and rotation, followed by breathing exercises such as Agnisāra kriyā, … read more »
Advice for Dark Sun
The dark moon is a period for inner purification and mindful practice.Guru Pūrṇimā is a day of spiritual accounting, assessing one's practice and blessings. Celestial events like the dark moon affect the body and consciousness subtly, as do invisible diseases. This influence necessitates purification. Wash your body, … read more »
Learning from the Master is important
The path of yoga demands a living master.Yoga extends far beyond physical practice. Perfection requires the practice given by the Guru. Without this, one remains incomplete. It is like seeking a diploma without attending university. Sanātana Dharma is eternal and unchanging. Other faiths … read more »
Preparation for Gurupurnima
The path to Brahmaloka requires purification of thoughts and deeds.The best for a human is to attain cosmic consciousness and reach Brahmaloka. Various yoga techniques exist; whatever is done with body, mind, and energy is yoga. The highest meditation is silent mantra repetition after chanting … read more »
Gurupurnima
The glory of Guru Pūrṇimā and sacred fellowship is celebrated.This day honors the Guru, who is the source of knowledge and tradition. The Guru principle is everywhere, not confined to one place. In this time of global difficulty, devotees should meditate on their Guru at … read more »
Devotion to Gurudev
The path of Guru Bhakti and the observance of Guru Pūrṇimā.Pay complete attention to the Guru’s words, absorbing every syllable as nectar. Practice the guru-given mantra or mālā without interruption, regarding it as essential as daily hygiene. Never question the Guru; the Guru’s word is absolute … read more »
Practice leads to the development
Time is an illusion obscuring the ultimate oneness.We measure life by sun and moon, yet are disconnected from time's true nature. This running has no destination, neither here nor there. That state is Parabrahma, Paramātmā, Ātmā. We are tied to time and thus … read more »
Mantra is in the Hearth
The path to realization requires surrendering the ego's claim to achievement.A sage constantly rebuilds his hut, finding purpose in the karma of work itself. A young disciple, Abhimanyu, seeks refuge with a strict Rishi. The Guru tests him through severe neglect, denying food, water, and shelter. … read more »
Be with your Guru
The essence of true spiritual transmission is carried in the bhajan, a pearl on the thread of voice, passing between master and disciple.A bhajan’s words are pearls from the ocean, and the voice is a fine thread. That pearl passes directly, without division, as a gift from master to disciple. The disciple then becomes master, offering pearl to … read more »
Atma
The nature of Ātmā, the path of Uṭhān and Patan, and the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī Śakti.Ātmā is the same quality in all 8.4 million creations—an ant, an elephant, a human—just as a tiny fire stick and a vast forest fire share the same essence. This Ātmā is not separate from Paramātmā. … read more »
Sing Bhajans Always
The power of bhajan surpasses intellectual discourse through vibrational harmony in the five elements.Bhajan enters every being because its tune balances the five tattvas into oneness. Lectures convey information, but bhajan transmits clarity even when words are lost. Through months of humble singing, no disease touched the community. Ego … read more »
Guru Bhakti and Guru Mahima
The glory of the Guru and Satsa g is paramount.The Guru is identical to God. Divine incarnations manifest to protect righteousness and re-establish Dharma. The Guru removes the disciple's ignorance and bestows divine light. Satsa g is the company of truth. It acts as a … read more »
Practice according to your path
Yoga is the practice of union and the honoring of the guru.Yoga Day is marked on June 21st, introduced by Prime Minister Modi. Yoga means union, a coming together of elements. The body is a yoga of diverse components requiring health. Unity arises from integrating physical, mental, … read more »
Different Paths of Yoga
The one path of yoga integrates all practices into a singular journey toward the Self.Many paths exist, but the essence is one. True bhakti is not mere ritual; it is selfless service to all life, recognizing the divine within every creature. Humans have passed through countless lives, but the past … read more »
Nabhi is Like a Seed
The path of prāṇa and the seven sages is revealed through the guru's grace, not dry knowledge.True understanding flows from the bindu as nectar into the nāḍīs. Many seek truth through religion, like searching for water behind a rock, yet the living God is found within. The jīva is a drop from … read more »
Sleeping of a Yogi
Yogī Janakī Yoga Nidrā is the rare yogi’s awakened sleep, a state beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.Yoga Nidrā arises when a yogi is free of tension, anger, and tiredness. In that sleep, waking, dreaming, and deep sleep merge into oneness. The body rests, yet inner awareness remains fully awake. Such a yogi … read more »
Body is important
The inquiry of yoga is the inquiry into the true self.Yoga is not merely physical postures but a deep exploration of consciousness. The body is composed of the five elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements do not die; they merely merge back into … read more »
Living a human life
The eternal source of knowledge is found in the ancient Vedas and the path of work.This wisdom originates from the Himalayas, given by sages since the beginning of time. The Vedas and Upanishads contain the complete science of life, defining what a human should and should not do. Humans emerged from … read more »
The power of the mantras
The discourse centers on non-violence as the highest spiritual duty and the power of a divine mantra to alleviate suffering.The vibration of sacred hymns from great saints like Ādiguru Śa karācārya resonates through modern technology. Closing the eyes and meditating, one feels the presence of these saints within. Human beings possess immense greatness, but negative … read more »
Prayer
The guru’s mantra and inner meditation hold healing power, flowing through the body’s energy centers.A long time ago, a devoted bhakta was critically ill with high fever, and family believed death was near. Holy Guruji, also feverish, fasted and performed a mālā to call the bhakta back from dying. By … read more »
The mantra RAM
Invoke peace through the divine name and the inner journey.The resonance of Rāma's name moves energy from the navel to the heart, to the throat, and upward to the crown, bringing peace to one's entire universe, home, and all beings within it. This peace must … read more »
Feel the vibration of the Mantra
The resonance of divine purification through mantra awakens inner vibration.Chant the Gāyatrī Mantra. Feel the vibration in each cell, from earth to cosmos. The real meaning is this felt vibration, not words. It purifies the whole body, removing negative thoughts. Place the right hand on … read more »
The importance of the traditions
Satsa g is the true path, more vital than pilgrimage to holy rivers.Today is Guru Pūrṇimā, also honoring Buddha's enlightenment. Various faiths maintain holy days and disciplines, though adherence often falters. True devotion requires unwavering resolve, not merely calling upon deities in distress. Intellect is the divine gift … read more »
The Story of Sri Pukraji Maharaj
True devotion arises from the heart, not from scholarship or possessions.A disciple's sincere prayer, born from inner experience, holds great power. The Guru's grace provides everything needed for the devotee's life and spiritual progress, often in unexpected ways. Formal education is not a prerequisite for divine … read more »
Mantra meditation
A prayer for peace and healing in troubled times.We see a negative atmosphere and diseases attacking humanity. This arises because of merciful creatures, though humans do not learn. People will return to negative ways after the disease passes. We are in the Kali Yuga. … read more »
Celebration of Indian Republic Day with Vishwaguruji
The culture of love and learning within a school is eternal.The teachers uphold the nation's and the children's culture. The children are taught sāttvik practices, including a vegetarian diet and morning prayer. Parents must also abstain from alcohol, meat, and milk to avoid disease. The parents … read more »
Bhajo re Manva
The truth of a devotee's life is fearless and leads to immortality.Why fear this truth? Exemplary devotees like Dhruva and Harishchandra never abandoned righteousness, even when tested. Kabir and Mirabai demonstrated this fearless devotion, attaining the immortal state. The Pandavas, though opposed, were true devotees whose names … read more »
The Path of Oṃ, Yoga, and Inner Purification
The path of yoga and the sound of Oṃ leads to liberation.Learning Oṃ is easy, but many do not fully intone it. Understanding yoga begins with Aum. Chanting Oṃ from the navel to the crown chakra makes meditation peaceful. Prāṇāyāma serves physical health and yogic consciousness. Modern … read more »
For meditation we need calmness
True meditation requires deep inner stillness, not mere restlessness disguised as practice.Discipline is essential, yet restlessness persists. The Guru's grace is fundamental for liberation, not divine beings. Stories illustrate this: Ramakrishna was told by the Divine Mother that only his Guru could grant moksha. Similarly, a disciple's … read more »
Union with the Cosmic Self
Yoga is the creator of the entire universe, not merely physical postures.The goal is to become one with the cosmic Self. The soul cycles through 8.4 million life forms; a human birth is a rare chance for progress. Do not attach to worldly things. The soul is … read more »
The Journey Beyond the Three States
Closing words on the 16th day celebration of Matajis Mahasamadhi from Bhari Khatu, Rajasthan, India.
The Discipline of Devotion and the Path to the Supreme
The path to the Supreme unfolds through discipline, devotion, and the dissolution of ego.Discipline governs even mundane acts, like keeping a spoon in hand while drinking tea. A devotee broke a leaf without permission and was questioned for not asking first. Service performed with reverence yields fruit, but awareness … read more »
The Oneness of the Jīva and the Power of Om
The one infinite consciousness is the source and essence of all.Within the human body are countless individual life-forces, yet one supreme consciousness pervades them all. This awareness is unborn and without desire. The entire manifest universe arises from primordial sound, or nāda. From this sound emerges … read more »
Procession from city of Ratlam
MadhyaPradesh Procession Musical recording. … read more »
Mahasamadhi of Swami Ma Yog Shakti
The pure remover of all sorrows is revealed through devoted discipline and love.A soul from Europe came to this place, learning language and custom, performing strict spiritual practice with great love. She served the temple before dawn with unwavering discipline. Her pure essence enters, yet within people there … read more »
The Dust of His Feet: Remembrances of Gurudev
The bond between guru and disciple transcends physical departure.A disciple recounts moments where intervention seemingly recalled the guru's vital force during medical crises. The guru later questioned this, asking why he was called back when his prāṇa had left. The final departure occurred with … read more »
Yagya from Bari Khatu
Archive 20191103 10 Edited Musical recording. … read more »
Yagya from Haridwar
Inauguration of the new Chandi Ghat at the Ganges together with inauguration of the statue of Ravidas and his disciple Sri Mirabai.Program with Vishwaguruji from Haridwar, India.
Guru Gyan Data He
The guru is essential for all progress, beginning with the parents who are the first teachers.From infancy, guidance is received, just as a duck leads its ducklings to water. Without such instruction, a being remains undeveloped, as shown when a child raised in isolation fails to become human. Education continues through … read more »
A Humble Address at the Ashram
An ashram is a house for spiritual work and the search for peace, open to all sincere seekers.I have known the host for decades and am privileged to be here. The simple meaning of 'ashram' is to come and work with devotion for all creatures. This center is a gift for your practice, … read more »
Chakras in the human
Yoga is the primordial balance from which creation arises.It existed before form, in the limitless dark of śūnyakāśa. From that void emerged the supreme resonance, Nāda-rūpa-parabrahma, the sound that is Śiva. Śiva, the self-manifested one, declared "Eko’haṁ bahu syām"—I am one, I shall multiply. … read more »
Celebration of Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi
The fragrance of the saint and the eternal Ātmā are the same truth.All souls achieve something wonderful. Where there is life, there is leadership; where there is a saint, there is guidance. Avoid the four vices: desire, anger, pride, greed—they lead to hellish paths. Being in duality and … read more »