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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 the successor, the chanting of leading mantras, and a physical Abhiṣeka. The successor then performs guru pūjā, receives a shawl, and is officially inaugurated. This establishes the Uttara Adhikārī, who is worshipped within the tradition. The event embodies the continuity of spiritual authority and lineage. "Svāmī Avatāra Purījī will be pronounced as the successor." "According to the sannyāsī tradition, first there will be a ritual bath." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

A Litany of Invocation and Blessing

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, built on repetition and sacred names rather than linear discourse. "Praṇām, namaste. Praṇām, namaste." "God bless you. God bless you." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

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, a feeling of separation persists, a veil hiding the beloved. The devotee knows this hidden love exists but pleads for its revelation through song. Assurance is given that one protected by the true guru need fear nothing and will not perish. "Hari Nāma sumara sukha pāyegāde." "Chodāsi phaṇḍome pāsi ā, pallāpallā chinnāme jāi gāde." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

A Divine Invocation and Address to the Community

A spiritual address and invitation to a community gathering. The true Satguru has arrived. Despite global illness, devotees remain under divine guidance. This land and its people are held in high regard. All are welcomed regardless of community or age. The speaker has returned from abroad with deep reflection on the village and deities. The Kali Yuga is present, yet all in this land share a common bond. A temple has been renovated, and a multi-day program is announced. Attendance is urged. The work extends globally, yet the local essence is paramount. All are invited to join in unity. The path is here, and all ailments will be addressed through continued programs. "You all must attend, and I am nothing in this village; you all are the village and the essence of Rām." "All our children should be given good education... every family must have four or five children." Filming locations: Kacharās, Nāgaur district, Rajasthan.

Divali satsang 2021 Jadan Ashram

Diwali brings the eternal name of Rāma. Corona has cleaned everything; no one had any problems in the body. That disease is the Sat-Sanātan Dharma's way, showing why it happens. God gave human birth to escape the cycle of creatures eating each other. But humans think themselves great and eat animals, so they return to animal form. In Kali Yuga, all creatures appealed to God, crying about their terrible slaughter. God said, "I give you freedom," so either you are with God or you fall. Those who do not kill creations are with God; mostly this was and is in India. Sanātana Dharma knows this; others who marry and do ceremonies will go down. Diwali is one of the best holy days, and tomorrow is the new year. The next day is very beautiful; everybody is happy with light and food. The name of Rāma is eternal; we don't know his body, but the name remains forever. The name is the greatest; only the name works, forget money and relationships. Walk with Rām, with Bhagavān Rām, and the ātmā will go to the Divine. Bhagavān Rām always protects; protection is happening for everyone. Do not eat any creatures; vegetables must be eaten, but even veganism avoids milk. The cow's calf is cut and eaten, so milk is cruelty. Many will cry and die, but the pure will ascend; this is the Kali Yuga cleansing. "Jeeva Jeeva Bhakshate, Jeeva Jeeva Bhakshate." "Bhagavān Rām hameśā hamārī rakṣā kareṅge." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Chanting divine mantras

The Satguru is the direct manifestation of the Supreme Lord. Devotion to the Satguru is the highest path. The guru's grace is supremely powerful. Even great sages did not attain without a guru. When the Vedas themselves became the guru, self-knowledge was easily gained. The Satguru's lotus feet are the support of consciousness. The Satguru's name is the refuge of the compassionate yogi. It destroys sins from countless eons. Service to the Satguru leads one to the fourteen heavens. Few understand this secret. The fool does not recognize it. Chant the Satguru's name day and night. It is your companion across lifetimes. If true happiness is desired, focus the mind on guru-service. Guru-service destroys all obstacles and delusions. The Self then shines forth. When prior merits ripen, the mind merges in the Satguru. "Satguru nām japo dina rāti, janama janama kā hai yah sāthī." "Guru sevā sarva sabhāvidhnā vināśī, miṭe bhrama ātmā prakāśī." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A Devotional Recitation and Mantra

Today we sing a mantra of Ravana and a mantra sung by Rama. The recitation is a devotional hymn to Shiva, describing his formidable and benevolent aspects. It praises his power to destroy illusions and grant liberation. The text venerates his form, from his third eye to his blue throat, and his role as the lord of the universe. It is a continuous stotram without clear demarcation between the attributed sources. The closing section offers repeated salutations to a lineage of gurus and deities. The final phrase is ambiguous and not a standard blessing. "Samarachchidam Purachchidam Bhavachchidam. Makachchidam Gajachchidandakachchidam Tamantakachchidambhaje." "Bhajeham Bhavānī Patiṁ Havāgamyam Kālātīta Kalyāda Kalpāntakāri."

Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Gītā Invocation and Guru Gītā Dhyāna

Now the second part of Guru Gītā is sung. The meditation is pure, on the great Lord, giver of all bliss. It brings all comfort, bestows enjoyment and liberation. The Guru is the form of supreme Brahman, eternal, pure, beyond dualities. The Guru is like the sky, the witness of all thoughts, beyond the three gunas. Meditate on the divine form seated in the heart lotus on a lion throne. The Guru shines with moonlight, holds the seed of existence-knowledge-bliss. Dressed in white, adorned with pearls, with a gentle smile, full of compassion. Beside the Guru sits the Divine Mother, the power. The Guru is the knowledge-form, united with own nature, ever blissful. The Guru is the supreme yogi, the healer of the disease of worldly existence. The Guru's feet destroy the fire of samsara. In the crown lotus, the moon mandala is meditated upon. The Guru is the unbroken, the thousand-petaled, the swan-like. Always remember the divine Guru. Never neglect the Guru's instruction; serve the Guru's feet. Through the Guru's grace, one knows 'I am liberated.' "Dhyānaṁ śuddhaṁ mahādevaṁ sarvānanda pradāyakam." "Ekaṁ nityaṁ vimalam acalaṁ sarvadhīsākṣibhūtaṁ bhāvātītaṁ triguṇarahitaṁ sadguruṁ taṁ namāmi." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yogis are always alert

The topic is states of consciousness and Yoga Nidrā. Throughout the day, thoughts are sent from both brain hemispheres. In the waking state, one is not within oneself; one is at a far distance, thinking of other places. One is here but also there, not within. Driving a car demands complete alertness to every detail. Even practicing yoga or thinking about it is an external activity. When sleep comes, one enters another consciousness, but the body continues working. Dreams carry one to distant places, yet one is never fully asleep. In dreams, one returns instantly from the moon or sun, showing an inner alertness. This proves, “I am the alert.” Normal humans experience waking, sleeping, and dreaming. But yogīs, through Yoga Nidrā, are different. They are not sleeping when the body sleeps; they remain awake. When awake, they are fully aware, not scattered. A horse sleeps standing, very alert, lightly holding on one leg. Birds and many animals sleep similarly. Humans cannot naturally do this. However, yogīs attain this alertness through the sādhanā given by Mahāprabhujī. Yoga Nidrā involves the Vajra Nāḍī, from toes to the top of the head. It is a powerful practice for complete awareness. “We are here, but we are not here; we are there.” “When we are awake here, we are sleeping.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 universal, with all contemporary religions stemming from its Vedic root. The process of realizing this eternal truth is yoga, which is the human task. Understanding karma and reincarnation is essential, as individuals are fully responsible for their destiny. Suffering settles past accounts and teaches. A realized guide is crucial for this awakening. Following one principle, like truthfulness, constitutes the tapasyā that leads to Sanātana Dharma. "Āhāra śuddhi leads to sattva śuddhi. If we take pure food, then our physical body will become clear like a diamond." "The process of realizing the ātmā in us is yoga. This is the task of each human being." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 spiritual path. The core of spiritual practice is the Vajranāḍī, the spinal channel. When this channel is strong, one is healthy and capable. A yogī must control this Vajranāḍī. True yoga involves āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation, but one must ultimately go beyond these practices. Control is essential in all actions. "The bhajan, yogī jana kī yog nidrā bhagāne bahād badyā." "Yoga, vyogaḥ. Yoga and vyoga. Vyoga is also not good in this." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Mantras and Bhajans

The Transformative Power of Satsaṅg and Bhajan Life in the ashram changes—becomes divine, meaningful, done in the light of Guru Dev with detachment. The central practice is daily satsaṅg, gathering together. In satsaṅg, bhajans are sung. Bhajans glorify God, created by saints who realized the essence of being. Their experience flows through the medium of rāga. Diving deep into a bhajan reveals endless truth, layer after layer. Each finds a different meaning. Singing with devotion, with bhakti, reveals truth more deeply. Viśvagurujī emphasizes bhajan as foundation, a form of teaching. Truth is revealed through a gentle, pleasant medium, like an art. It can be practiced anywhere, any time, needing only the voice—or the mind if voiceless. It is like a mantra: repetition deepens understanding, increasing sweetness. Practicing bhajans means remaining in communion with God, communicating with masters, understanding their teachings, carrying them forward. Sitting together and singing bhajans is satsaṅg. “If you dive deep into a bhajan, you will discover layer after layer, for truth is endless; it has no bottom, no beginning, and no end.” “The more often you sing them with devotion, with bhakti, the more the truth reveals itself.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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, nothing is possible. Only the Guru grants God-realization. Only the Guru bestows Moksha. Full devotion to the Guru brings constant happiness. All problems and sorrows vanish. The Guru’s blessings bring easy success. The Guru’s grace rests upon the disciple. The Guru channels divine grace. Through the Guru, one becomes one with God. Stay devoted to the Guru always. Full dedication to the Guru is required. "Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam, Śiṣya Khyānand Maṅgalam." "The Guru is that one person who can carry us from this shore of the ocean of worldly existence to the other shore." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 for backbends like Bhujaṅgāsana and Dhanurāsana while lying on the abdomen. Practice Śaśāṅkāsana to relax the back and stimulate the Vajranāḍī. Include seated postures like Vīrāsana and Daṇḍāsana, working with toes and ankles. Perform preparatory exercises for Aśvasañcālanāsana to awaken the Maṇipūra Cakra. Conclude with deep breathing, concentration, and a closing mantra. This sequence harmonizes mind and body, boosting immunity and metabolism for daily health. "Yoga is harmony of mind, body, and soul." "Through yoga, you can control the mind." Filming locations: Jadan, Pali District, Rajasthan, India.

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 exceptional devotion and skill; their voices became vessels for the sacred and their singing pleased greatly. Such bhajans are not ordinary songs; they are pathways to divine remembrance. An introduction to the deeper significance of these bhajans will be given. This teaching will manifest tomorrow or the day after, illuminating the essence of devotional singing for all seekers. Life presents dualities like heat and cold, comfort and discomfort. Both sides of experience are embraced without resistance, and blessings are extended to all with the words ‘all the best’. The bhajans were very nice, and today is alright. The closing chant invoked holy names—Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, Devpurījī, Mādhavānandajī—with reverence. Satya Sanātana Dharma was proclaimed as the eternal truth. The core teaching of non-doership arose: Nāhaṃ Kartā, the self is not the doer. Prabhudīp Kartā, Mahāprabhudīp Kartā, the divine alone acts. Only That Kevalam exists. Hari Om. Victory to Viśvarānandajī Gurudeva. "Today’s session was brief; I did not intend to do only a little, but the magnificent bhajans from our sisters were truly great." "Hari Om, Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, Devpurījī Mahārāja Devakī, Mādhavānandajī Bhagavānakī, Satya Sanātana Dharmakī, Nāhaṃ Kartā Prabhudīp Kartā Mahāprabhudīp Kartā He Kevalam, Hari Om." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 in human form during life. Only after departure they acknowledge it as God. Two types descend: avatāras like Śiva, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and great saints with divine quality. In Kali Yuga mountains are blasted, deep digging occurs. Animals are hunted excessively. Time demands more spirituality and prayer. Cry to God to take us into cosmos. Many avoid prayer, seek alcohol, meat—demonic tendency. Alcohol is good only as medicine, not constant drinking; it destroys lungs and body. Political systems distribute alcohol and meat, even on airplanes; marijuana same as alcohol. Ceremonies with animal eating are not true practice. Hope India remains spiritual, not consumed by alcohol, meat, drugs. "Where there is God on earth, God will come; and where there is coal, coal will come." "God, please take us into the cosmos, there in the whole universe." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 practice ensures peaceful sleep. It prevents restless dreams. Dream-concentration becomes harmonized. Satsang is the supreme practice. Satsang grounds one in truth. Negative thoughts before sleep cause loss. A human who falls from spiritual focus may become an animal. Many have abandoned regular prayer. Those who engage in bhajan and satsang are truly fortunate. "Through these bhajans, prayers, etc. From the whole tension of the whole day, you brought it into your brain and into your heart, and tiredness is gone." "Satsaṅg is the best. Satsaṅg, Sat Satya Bhāva, to the truth, we are in the truth." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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. Whoever came, she welcomed, saying 'aobheta.' She bit out of affection, then gave prasada. Her love was pure, unconditional, like all mothers. She gave birth to a great spiritual light, Vishwaguruji, who dispels ignorance like the sun. All children are equal to her, as rivers merge in the ocean. She departed from this world and merged into cosmic light. She is always present in astral form, blessing. Circumambulate her shrine nine times, and wishes are fulfilled. Remember her love, and give freely from your heart. She was not an ordinary mother; she brought a solar-like divine being to Earth. We offer salutations to her lotus feet. "Māṭājī was a synonym of love." "For her, all children are equal; just as all the different rivers—Gaṅgā, Yamunā, Kāverī, Sarasvatī—flow in different ways but all merge into the ocean." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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, integrating practice into a busy life. In villages, people protect ant colonies with thorny bushes and stones from predators, an act of true compassion. Our kitchen is a sacred space. Do not wear shoes there. Honor the Annadevatā with mantras and offerings. The first chapati is for animals like Nandī or a dog. Do not waste food; it is a sin. Remember times of scarcity when people had nothing. We eat while other creatures watch. We must not kill animals; we have everything we need. Even in hardship, the principle is to protect life. Elevate your daily environment by honoring the divine within it. Practice need not be long but must be sincere. "Fasting does not mean starving; starving is not good. But why fast? On which day?" "If we waste food three times a day, in one year that amounts to thousands of sins." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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, which involves breath retention. We conclude with seated meditation, concentrating on relaxation from head to toe and reciting mantras for peace. This practice aims to harmonize the body and mind, making us healthier and more relaxed daily. It is only a glimpse of the yoga available for life. "Yoga is, first and foremost, for humans: for good health, harmony, peace, understanding, and for God’s blessings upon us, that we may come to the cosmic Self." "Feel thyself that you are the one with myself; that’s all." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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, hair, and clothes to remove dead cells. Practice prāṇāyāma but do not look at the sun during the darkness. Stay indoors. While some avoid chanting, it is beneficial to repeat mantras. The event impacts all life—animals, birds, and the ocean. Do not eat junk food. Fast if possible, though medicine is an exception. Donate or feed animals. After the event, resume normalcy. "Spirituality is not a religion, but it is what is happening within ourselves." "During that moon, we should not be outside; we should stay in our house." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 alter their scriptures and claim sole truth. Yet God is one, known by many names. The living master preserves this eternal knowledge. Step by step, one must go to the master. The story of the Rākṣasa serves as warning. A boon granted death by one’s own hand. Misapplied power led to self-destruction. This shows the danger of learning without proper guidance. Therefore, practice persistently under the master. Realize the oneness of all through the living guru. "For that, we need the practice given by the Guru. Otherwise, we will not be perfect." "If Kṛṣṇa knows, then that is the Gītā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 aloud. The mind is restless; mantra quenches inner thirst like water quenches physical thirst. There are two types of karma: good leads to Svarga, bad to Naraka. Svarga is not permanent; when good karma is exhausted, return to earth follows. Even from lower realms, beings return. To avoid return, turn from negative to positive karma, then distribute all good deeds. Keeping good for oneself causes rebirth; giving it away leads to Parabrahma. A story illustrates: a Guru sent two disciples away for five years, commanding no touch of women. After a year, the Guru tested them with a young woman needing to cross a river. One disciple carried her on his back, the other helped alongside. The carrier forgot the incident; the other remembered and later accused the carrier of breaking the rule. The carrier replied: “I carried her only across the river, but you have been carrying her in your mind for four years.” This shows negative thoughts, even without bad deeds, block success; pure actions with no mental clinging bring freedom. Thus, clean up mind, heart, feelings, and body. “Negative thoughts—no matter what you do, if we keep negative thoughts, we will not be successful.” “I carried her only across the river. But you, for four years, you have been carrying her until now. You are carrying her in your mind.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 their own homes. Maintain health and distance to continue spiritual practice. The tradition flows from Sadāśiva through Śaṅkarācārya to the present Ācāryas. The upcoming Kumbh Melā in Haridwar is a gathering of saints, dependent on improved conditions. The ultimate message is universal well-being and peace. "Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." "Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ, sarve santu nirāmayāḥ, sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu, mā kaścid duḥkha bhāg bhavet." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 command. Even Lord Rāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa submitted to a guru, showing that life without a Guru is incomplete. The disciple is nothing without the Guru’s grace. The disciple must become a vessel without holes, able to retain the knowledge poured in. True devotion is rare; many harbor selfish intentions. On Guru Pūrṇimā, fast and approach the Guru with a plate bearing chandan, kumkum, rice, sacred thread, dakṣiṇā, fruits, and a coconut. Tie the thread around the Guru’s right wrist and toe. Offer a flower garland filled with love, then perform full prostration, praying for blessings and forgiveness. After the offerings, perform āratī. “Guru Vākya, Guru Ājñā, Avacāra Nīyo.” “Guru Kṛpā He Kevalam, Śiṣya Ke Ānanda Maṅgalam.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 cannot grasp it. All is dust, movement, prāṇa, the body's sheaths. Therefore, only oneness exists: one in all and all in one. The path is yogic yoga, unifying body, breath, and the unmoving heart within our skin, nerves, and bones. We cannot control this internally, so do not seek meditation outside. The "I am" is questioned, placing us on the border of non-dual truth. Sanātana Dharma liberates, while other paths bind. Humans are bound by the body and karma. Ancestors require liberation through descendants performing duties; without this, they flutter without peace. Practice is the instrument for liberation. "Therefore, that is only oneness. It is the oneness: one in all and all in one." "The religion is not that which we are searching for in it, but that religion is that which does not bend us, but liberates us."

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. Abhimanyu obeys without question, surviving on begged alms, then milk foam, then leaves, which blind him. Even when fallen into a well, his only concern is for his Guru's property and his duty to the cows. His unwavering devotion is finally recognized by the divine. True disciples embody this single-minded dedication, polishing the inner self through all yogas. Stories of saints like Mirabai and Tulsidas teach that devotion transcends all external dualities of gender or status. Jealousy and separation are obstacles; the goal is to become one with all. Inner purification is essential, moving beyond the body's temporary nature to realize the eternal oneness. "As long as we think that we will achieve that, it means we will not achieve it as we want to." "My Gurudev was feeding me three times a day. You don’t know. I got everything, and I was strong. I follow the words."

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 pearl. Every such word vibrates through the whole body, stirring every cell like a pearl. Deep within, the ocean is still, though surface ripples move. The vibration travels the Suṣumṇā nāḍī, connecting all seventy-two thousand nerves. From the soles of the feet, a flower blooms, reaching the anāhata chakra. Only then can true bhajans arise. Satsaṅg with the real yogi is like dipping into a river. Each moment brings fresh water; the same stream cannot be touched twice. The guru breathes into the disciple, making scripture’s letters throb with life. Every page of sacred text becomes a living vibration. To receive this, one must enter the ashram, where mantric resonance abides. Superficial gatherings offer no such transmission. The direct link between master and disciple is a harmonium of balance and oneness. Without that living breath, only empty songs remain. “It is like dipping into a river—with that same river water we cannot dip a second time.” “The Guru will give from his breath. He will breathe into you, and then at any moment, what will come out? Not everything.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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. Humans who eat meat exist in human form but not in that ātmā consciousness. The spiritual path is Uṭhān, going up through purity and humbleness. The other way is Patan, going down, sinking like one bound in the ocean. This choice is present in the sprouting seed of human life. Kuṇḍalinī Śakti is the force that upholds this Uṭhān and Patan. It is not a serpent and it is not merely sudden energy surges. Real awakening happens through the Guru’s grace. The three nāḍīs—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā—must be understood. True meditation is like a drop of ocean water falling back into the ocean; it becomes the ocean, no longer separate. The light seen in consciousness is not the physical sun or fire. Śiva himself emerges from a prior state where only space and consciousness exist, balanced and inscrutable. The original Prakāś, the divine light, precedes Agni, wind, water, and earth. The Vajrā Nāḍī is the root of Śiva, a subtle channel, not a physical object. The seven notes of divine sound originate from the cosmic ocean. Yoga is not mere āsana, prāṇāyāma, or forceful breathing. Do not sit in meditation all day. Be awake. Be jagrat. "The quality of the Ātmā, God has given to all 8.4 million creations." "Uthān, the spiritual purities, humbleness, is going as Uthān. Or going down, Patan." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 stands as the greatest obstacle. A king once ruled with care, calling his subjects his children. He commanded that none go hungry or unhappy in his domain. In time, pride crept in as he admired his perfect kingdom. One morning, a starving beggar appeared, wearing rags. The king offered food, gold, and riches, yet nothing satisfied the beggar. Distraught, the king asked who he was, and the beggar revealed himself as God. God said the king’s ego would make him a beggar in the next life. Pride in one’s goodness steals away spiritual grace. Ego manifests in small ways, like claiming the front row while pushing others back. True devotion is to be a servant, without claim. Do not delay: do tomorrow’s task today, and today’s task now. Sing bhajan constantly; mantras and holy verses from saints sustain the path. "A bhajan is that which enters into every human being, and also into many animals and birds." "What we have to do tomorrow, do it today, and what we have to do today, just do it now." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Guru Bhakti and Guru Mahima

The glory of the Guru and Satsaṅg 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. Satsaṅg is the company of truth. It acts as a hospital where saints cure mental impurities like lust and anger. It is a supreme university where saints impart divine knowledge. It serves as a high court where the Guru adjudicates and removes sin, guiding the soul. Satsaṅg brings peace and success. In this age, the Name and the Guru's guidance are the essential supports. The Guru's power transforms the disciple, unlike a philosopher's stone which merely changes metal. "Guru and God both stand before me. Whose feet should I touch? I am indebted to my Guru, for he is the one who showed me God." "In Kaliyuga, the only support is the Name. By remembering it, one crosses the ocean of worldly existence." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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, and spiritual bodies. On this day, practitioners should worship their guru and teach yoga. All yoga schools, like Sivananda or Yoga in Daily Life, must practice freely. No single embassy should monopolize yoga. Diversity prevents duality. Certificates are awarded after three to five years of training. Daily practice is essential. Practitioners should become teachers. Guru Purnima blessings will reach all disciples. Mental and spiritual practices complement physical yoga. The day is called the Day of the Gurudev. Gurus may wear any color, from saffron to black, without hierarchy. Practitioners worldwide should celebrate in their own traditions. The pandemic is receding, allowing collective practice. Time has come to awaken and engage in yoga. "If you do sarvahitāsana, one āsana, then it’s only yoga. But when you do two, then it’s yoga." "First, you should be like your master and teach all. That day will be called the day of the Gurudev." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 is gone and the future is unknown. The present moment alone is real. Therefore, act now. God resides within all beings; thus, harming any life is harming the divine. The practice is to repeat the divine name, yet the lock is opened by a single seed. All yogas—Bhakti, Karma, Rāja, Jñāna—are contained within the whole, yet the path is endless. Do not merely learn from external sources; true knowledge unfolds from within. The mind is vast and potent, like the stars, but it must be mastered. Service is endless, and through selfless service, one realizes the guru's presence within. "Kāl Kare So Āj Kar. What you have to do tomorrow, do it today." "One in all and all in one."

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 the navel, containing the potential of the entire ocean. Prāṇa originates at the navel, the vital point sustaining life. The correct chant of Aum encompasses akār, ukār, makār, and the bindu, leading to sahasrāra. The seven ṛṣis are the seers of the mantras, corresponding to the seven chakras within. They are Viśvāmitra, Jamadagni, Bharadvāja, Gautama, Atri, Vasiṣṭha, and Kaśyapa. Their realized knowledge structures reality. "Where there is water, there is God. That is the Buddha jīva." "Ṛṣi means to attract. Who is attracting the holy mantras? They are the ṛṣis." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 is rare—śānta, meaning one whose end is endless. Night turns into day for that yogi, for the inner sun awakens at the crown. This awareness is not external light but the inner Sūrya illuminating the void. The yogi makes a bed in the sky of emptiness, natural and effortless. Emptiness is not lack; it is complete fullness. Nothingness contains everything. The path is to become empty of all saṅkalpas, all thoughts good and bad. Then the fan of the unsupported moves, cooling without a breeze. This sleep is beyond material comfort—neither cold, nor heat, nor disturbance. The rare sannyāsī abides in this Yoga Nidrā, awake in the night of ordinary sleep. This is the teaching from Mahāprabhujī and Holy Gurujī. "yogī jana kī yoga nidrā viralā śānta jana jānī hai, usa nidrā meṃ jāgrata jāne, pūrṇa rātri meṃ divasa jāgānī hai." "śūnya meṃ sahaja vicāraṇā hai." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 their source. Consciousness is not within us, nor are we within it; the relationship is beyond that duality. The self we typically identify with is like an onion: when all layers are peeled, no permanent core is found. We are a temporary combination of elements. The human condition uniquely involves both purity and impurity, good and bad deeds. A story illustrates that without true knowledge, even well-intentioned help can be misguided. Therefore, one must go within through meditation. Begin each day with gratitude and recognition of the elements. Do not assume you know the duration of your life. Your true guide, like the essence of your parents, is always within you. The essence of yoga is to realize you are not the body or the mind, but the awareness that witnesses it all. "Who are you? It’s just temporary, you are with the five elements." "Therefore, go within thyself and meditate and meditate." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 8.4 million life forms with the unique capacity to understand this divine knowledge. Yet, many neglect this gift, engaging in negativity, violence, and harming other beings. This ignorance leads to suffering. True knowledge is an inexhaustible source, like a perennial spring. One must actively seek it through study, yoga, and guru devotion. Work itself is worship. A human life is long and meant for diligent labor until one's duties are complete. Do not cause pain to any living creature. Return to the scriptures; their wisdom reveals itself anew with each reading. "Read the Bhagavad Gītā. You can read the same thing one year later, and you will have new knowledge." "Work, work, work is worship."

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 Śaṅkarācārya resonates through modern technology. Closing the eyes and meditating, one feels the presence of these saints within. Human beings possess immense greatness, but negative thoughts and harmful actions lead to regression. The pain of all creatures, not just humans, must be recognized. Slaughtering animals inflicts suffering equivalent to having one’s own limbs cut off. Therefore, the ancient seers proclaimed non-violence as the supreme duty. This teaching is confirmed in the Mahābhārata when Bhīṣma, lying on a bed of arrows, instructed the Pāṇḍavas. He declared that never committing violence is the highest principle. Violence includes killing, torturing, and causing harm. Moreover, the eater who requests an animal’s killing bears the greater sin. Non-violence is positive; violence is negative; one should see oneself in the place of every creature. Many act unknowingly, trapped in habit, but countless others abstain from killing. For those in pain or illness, a specific mantra brings health. The mantra given by Gurudev is Om Prabhudip Niranjan Sabaduka Bhan. Practicing this mantra daily in the home removes all problems. The seed of devotion yields fruit across generations, sustaining spiritual growth. “Ahiṃsā paramo dharma.” “Oṁ Prabhudīp Nirañjan Sabadukā Bhan.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
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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 next morning, the bhakta revived fully, without fever or fear. This demonstrates the guru sacrifices entire prāṇa for a true devotee. Chant the potent mantra from the navel, feeling prāṇa rise through anāhata, viśuddhi, ājñā, bindu, and sahasrāra. Let the navel, anāhata, viśuddhi, bindu, sahasrāra flow with energy. Then feel heart filled with love for all beings—friends, parents, creatures. With humility and peace, the mantra resonates from within. Real meditation is not outer fantasy but inner feeling—Guru’s grace, body awareness, love radiating from the self. The ātmā is like a king, containing billions of living cells, reflecting the whole world. This morning, a dream from Arjuna Niranjan of Hungary appeared, showing soul connection. A message arrived: the bhakta felt prāṇa restored, heart melted, fully surrendered.Thus, sādhanā is to be within, where reflection brings love, happiness, and life. “The Guru is one who gives his whole prāṇa.” “What is that? Let it come from within ourselves. Feel Guru Kṛpā, your mantras, your feelings, and feel in your body, not only outside fantasy.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 permeate every particle of the body and extend to family and the whole world, fostering harmony and health. The divine example shows care for all creatures. True power and oneness are found not outside but within the self, encompassing all the sheaths of being. From the root to the crown, see the divine in everyone. Love, residing in the heart, is the essence of peace, understanding, and care. All beliefs and divinity are found within the heart. Dedicate time to this inner light, giving peace to all and causing no trouble. Look within to the self and the supreme self. "Within every particle of my being, let my mother and father be happy." "Feel yourself that you are, you are the light of God, and God has sent you here."
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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 the navel. The left hand forms a mudrā. Chant Rām from the navel. The navel is the center of the universe, a fine light in every being. This vibration awakens cakras from the navel to the Sahasrāra. All brain centers awaken, bringing memory, peace, harmony. Unify Rāma and Oṁ, feel oneness. This mantric practice cleanses all negativity, all painful things. Love all creatures; they are the love of God. Do not kill or eat any creature. You are the divine now. Go into your room. Do not meet together, do not sing or eat together. "The real meaning is what we experience after chanting: we feel a vibration in the whole body, in each and every cell." "You are the divine now. And so ... don't kill any creatures. Don't eat any creatures." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The importance of the traditions

Satsaṅg 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 distinguishing humanity; without it, one remains like an animal. Regular satsaṅg uplifts, while bad association degrades. Spiritual resolve is the essential guide. "Sā janavāle lāge sadāhī satsaṅg." "Kuṣaṅga will destroy you and will make you again into the animal’s life." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 connection or composing sacred poetry. What matters is humility, goodness, and the authenticity of one's heart. Even at life's end, the repeated name of the divine eases the soul's passage, transcending all worldly identities and religious distinctions. "Gurujī gave everything, but Gurujī did not give you from the pocket." "Without Gurudev, we can run away, we can do many things."
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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. We can only pray this is our last life on earth. We should come to rest in the supreme cosmic Self. Many face difficulties but do not truly work for God. Therefore, we pray and chant for all beings. "God, please make this our last life on this earth." "That peace is within ourselves." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 are the primary shapers of the child, like a potter with clay, before the gurus impart life and sacred duty. The nation's future depends on protecting its culture and educating with love. Parents must engage with their children's learning for true progress. "Protect our country, protect our village, protect our culture, and teach." "Children are like a pot of mud. The parents can make a good statue from their pot." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 are remembered. This immortal state is granted by the true Guru, received through grace at the divine feet. The devotee's truth is real, so why feel anxious in the heart? Achieve that imperishable, immortal body. "Bhakta ari kā sacchā uve, tu kyun mann mein gabarāyā? Kar du ajar amara tana kāyā." "Satguru Sāheb Śrī Deva Purīṣa Puṇya Pūrva Se Pāyā. O swanidīpa caraṇa pada cakara, ajar amara pada pāyā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 practice often focuses only on postures, but yoga has no competition; challenge arises from ego. True practice is for all, not only ascetics. Laziness is not yoga. The body contains 72,000 nāḍīs, with Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā being primary. These channels influence health and mind. The Viśuddhi Cakra purifies poison, like anger, which harms the body. Unresolved anger causes suffering in relationships and health. Small grievances create major pain; clear them immediately. Inner purification through the chakras cleanses negativity. Practice requires discipline, not using meditation as an escape. The face reveals one's inner state; nothing can be hidden. Various yogas lead to supreme consciousness. Meditation means focusing only on the mantra to find inner peace. "According to yogic sādhanā, if we can understand what yoga is, then the first path is definitely Aum." "In yoga, there is no competition and no challenge. We do not give the challenge. If you want to give the challenge, then it means you have lost, because now you are the ego." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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 purity and surrender are tested, as gossip and negativity spoil devotion like lemon in milk. Meditation demands mastering the three states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. One must journey inward through the body's subtle centers, represented by letters and chakras. Surrender is key, as shown in the allegory of the bamboo willingly cut by God to become a flute and later a channel for the Ganga. The aim is to reach a state of silent, vibrationless awareness. "Mother, give me that liberation." She said, "I cannot give you that moksha which only the Gurudeva can give." "God, I love you, but I am so afraid." God said, "Don't worry, my dear, I love you, but I will chip your whole trunk." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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 inherently pure but is burdened by personal karma. One word of truth from a great saint can offer ultimate protection. All spiritual practice, including the eight limbs of yoga, serves this liberation. "Yoga has created the whole universe. It has created, is creating, and will create." "The soul is the soul. Sūrya's light is Sūrya's light. Water is water, whether it is clean or dirty." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The Journey Beyond the Three States

Closing words on the 16th day celebration of Matajis Mahasamadhi from Bhari Khatu, Rajasthan, India.