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We are eternal
An evening satsang on spiritual oneness and the guru-disciple relationship."For only a certain time do we think in terms of 'mine,' 'yours,' and 'theirs.' And then, my dears, that will go away." "It is like rain falling. There are many drops... But they come together, … read more »
Save your health in every way
A satsang message on health, yoga practice, and commemorating a spiritual teacher during the pandemic."I pledge to all people, all sisters and brothers, that we should all remain in peace and harmony." "In the Yoga in Daily Life, I have given instructions to all people... Every day, practice yoga. That’s … read more »
This is the time to work on our inner self
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Human work very hard nowadays. We human do vary many good things for the world. We make very good roads but at the same time, we destroy the environment. We should work on ourselves also so … read more »
The Flame of the Life
A spiritual discourse on the inner flame of life and states of consciousness."Blind people, they are getting through the voice... And their voice, in their voice and vibration, the blind creature and humans are feeling in the heart and in the nābhi. There is a beautiful light in … read more »
The Divine Union of Śiva and Śakti
A spiritual discourse on the divine principles of Śiva and Śakti during Navarātri."This technology is very great. We are very thankful to all scientists and people who are doing such work. I am able to talk to everyone in the world." "In our scriptures, books, and Vedas, the … read more »
Let be as it is
An evening satsang reflecting on the nature of the soul, death, and liberation."Still, all this in the body does not feel happiness." "Suffering is only in the body. We have to suffer, and that is it, but we shall do our best and always pray to God." Swami … read more »
Opening of inner eyes
A spiritual discourse on the inner light and the practice of trāṭaka."Our soul, our ātmā, comes into our body from the cosmic energies. It is like water from the ocean that rises to become clouds, and from the clouds, dripping water falls to the earth and flows … read more »
Tratak and the inner meditation
A spiritual discourse on the inner practice of Trāṭaka within Haṭha Yoga."Almost all yoga practitioners do inner Trāṭaka without knowing it." "How will you learn this inner Trāṭaka? It is not one day, not one month, not one year." Swami Madhavanandaji Bhagavan leads a satsang on the … read more »
Helpful techniques for our eyes
A satsang on the practice of Trāṭaka (steady gazing) and eye care within yoga."Generally, people with good eyesight can practice Trāṭaka, both the young and the elderly. It is good that we do so." "Begin with just five seconds of gazing, followed by five minutes with the eyes closed. … read more »
Try to become a real Yogi
A global spiritual address on yoga, compassion, and universal responsibility during a time of pandemic."Yoga is not only āsanas and prāṇāyāmas. Yes, this is gymnastics." "We should not think it [the pandemic] is no more. We must, for a long time still, give protection to our whole family, our neighbors, … read more »
Prayer is the first step to the Cosmic Self
A satsang discourse on the universal importance of prayer, reverence, and spiritual lineage."Everybody always takes time to worship and offer prayers. We live and remain through the grace of such great saints, gods, prayers, temples, and churches." "Therefore, it is said: 'Guru is Brahmā, Guru is Viṣṇu, Guru … read more »
Yoga is for all creatures
A spiritual discourse on the universal journey of the self through yoga."From the little child, or the embryo in the mother’s body, from that time begins our journey further toward the Supreme Cosmic One." "Therefore, Holī Gurujī said, 'One in all and all in one.' In this … read more »
The work of Hatha Yoga
A satsang discourse on the nature and purpose of Haṭha Yoga."Haṭha Yoga is the purification of our body, mind, and ātmā. These three are what constitute Haṭha Yoga." "Therefore, in our bhajans, Bhagavān Mahāprabhujī said, 'Hata chod.' This hata means negative things. All fighting, this and … read more »
Yoga and Shiva Bhagawan
A spiritual discourse on Haṭha Yoga, Śiva, and sacred living."Yoga is for the whole world. It is a connection from the earth to the Sūrya, and from the Sūrya to the Cosmic Self." "Śiva is in each and every cell of our body; He is … read more »
Meaning of Yoga and Hatha Yoga
A satsang on the essence of yoga and the necessity of a living master."Yoga is not only āsana and prāṇāyāma; it is many, many things more beyond." "Haṭha yoga, or any kind of yoga, requires a minimum of about six, seven, or eight years. Then you come to know … read more »
How to practice Tratak
A spiritual discourse on the practice and power of Trāṭak, or focused gazing."Trāṭak means gazing on one point. Gazing on one point to know how our eyesight is." "Trāṭak is so powerful... That is the power of the Trāṭak; it is the greatest." The lecturer addresses practitioners, explaining … read more »
Hatha Yoga and Kapalabathi
An online satsang on the definition and practice of Haṭha Yoga."Haṭha Yoga is Anuśāsanam. The first practice is to begin immediately. 'Ata' means just now—not tomorrow, not in an hour, but immediately." "Kapālabhāti is a very powerful prāṇāyāma technique, which is why it is called Haṭha … read more »
Sanka Prakshalana
A detailed instructional talk on the Haṭha Yoga cleansing technique of Śa kha Prakṣālana."It requires about three to four liters of water. It should be a little more than body temperature, warm water, with salt inside." "After that, from Śa kha Prakṣālana, you take water without salt—a pot of … read more »
Practice well
A discourse on Haṭha Yoga practice and the ideal of the true yogī."A Hatha yogī, he will not take when I give him... He doesn't want anything, no money, nothing." "Yoga is the greatest. And in that Hatha Yoga, Hatha Yoga is the best." Swami Ji teaches a … read more »
Sattvic food and healthy body
A satsang on integrating yoga and spirituality into daily life, focusing on health and cleansing practices."God said, Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa said that everything is within you. Your ātmā, your soul, your consciousness, everything is in us, and therefore we shall take care of our living God." "Our body is our temple, and … read more »
It is time to help others
A spiritual address on compassion and unity during the COVID-19 pandemic."Meditation is good, prayer is great, but what is needed just now? To help—that is the biggest and greatest act." "We should not say 'this God' or 'that God' or 'this religion.' No. We should give … read more »
How can we go towards the Cosmic Self
A spiritual discourse on the essence of mantra and foundational practices."While practicing yoga in life, this Sarvahitāsana gives harmony in the body, peace in our mind, and happiness in our heart." "What is a mantra? And it is so simple, very simple, but very strong. Strong … read more »
Try to know what we should do
An evening satsang on the soul's journey and human responsibility."Life in which the soul—the soul cannot say yes or no. It is coming like a bird in a nest, sitting in the nest. In the morning it will fly out." "Our soul is the same, … read more »
How to practice neti and dhauti?
A satsang on yoga philosophy and practice, emphasizing tradition and technique."Eko brahma dvitīya nāsti. Ek means only one. Ekobrahma: only the Brahman." "In your place, you have one path. And that you are practicing—go ahead on your path of yoga, which is given to us by … read more »
Keep your body healthy
A spiritual discourse on the divine purpose of humanity and the yogic path to purification."God has given us the understanding that you are my part. 'All are my children,' God said." "Yoga means one. It is the humans and God. It is space and the conscious. There is coming all … read more »
How to purify ourselves
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, purification, and social awareness."If we light a candle, automatically the darkness goes away. Similarly, we shall awaken the light within us, and the darkness will go." "Prāṇāyāma is very great and the best... but it can also harm either … read more »
The beauty of a tree
An evening satsang featuring a spiritual discourse using the metaphor of a tree."A great saint spoke of this, and Mahāprabhujī also told about it. Gurujī said to me that a big tree and humans are the same." "No one can burn me, no one can destroy me. I … read more »
We are full of the divinity
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.oga is the same for everybody. Yoga in Daily Life is great and systematic. Sarva Hitta means: good for everyone it was made in Czech. You all are great, give good things to people, not negative … read more »
Respect God
An evening satsang on divine immanence and the folly of atheism."The sun is always there. We come towards the sun, and we come from the sun." "Therefore, let all go as they are going, but those who have the realization, they understand again, come completely down … read more »
The Radiation of Holy Places
A welcome address and reflections on pilgrimage to a holy ashram."I have been here for three months, observing everything: the atmosphere in the āśram, which is very great, each and every tree, each and every plant, and all the many, many places which we like very … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅga
An evening satsang discourse on the essence of spiritual community."Satsa ga is the way to the cosmic self." "One in all and all in one." The lecturer addresses the gathering, defining Satsa ga as the association with truth and contrasting it with negative company (kuśa … read more »
The Inner States: Jagrat, Svapna, Suṣupti, and Beyond
A spiritual discourse on the states of consciousness and the importance of sleep."First, we are Jāgrat. Jagrat means awake... This is whatever we see now: we were cooking, we are eating, we are drinking, we are shopping—anything we are doing. This is from outside to inside." "What this … read more »
The value of the satsang
An evening satsang on the sacred morning routine and the essence of spiritual gathering."Peace and bliss are the result of satsa g." "In the morning, before the sun rises—if possible, one hour before sunrise—after a few months or days, you will see how much happiness you will have." A … read more »
Spirituality and joy
An evening satsang on the nature of spirituality."Spirituality: purity and humbleness, kindness, peace, understanding, oneness. Without this oneness, no peace, no spirituality." "What can be more spiritual than this? Joy, joy, joy. It is that joy we should get like this now. Spirituality … read more »
Only oneness leads to happiness
A spiritual discourse on the nature of consciousness, the soul, and worldly illusion."Cetana kī icchā nahīṁ. Consciousness has no desire, and from the inert, nothing is distant." "Ekobrahman duttye nasti. That Brahman is only one. Where there are two, they are always equal; this is not good." A … read more »
The Dharma Daṇḍa
A spiritual discourse using parables to illustrate the supremacy of dharma."You are a king, but you are a human being. Therefore, you cannot say you will not be punished." "As long as dharma is with you, no punishment will befall you. But when that dharma is … read more »
Pranayama mudra
A spiritual explanation of the meaning and symbolism behind the Namaste gesture."We fold our hands, always bringing them towards our heart and chest... This signifies that we are connected from the heart to the cosmic Self." "These two hands are like one is you and one is … read more »
We should not have duality
A satsang discourse on the eternal guru lineage and the nature of divinity."Other religions are also very good, but they have no God. Not living God." "So there is one coming once, and there is another one which is forever coming." The lecturer addresses devotees, reflecting on recent … read more »
Development or destruction
A spiritual discourse on action, grace, and observing nature's wisdom."Every day is not the same day. Every day will come as a different day, and on a different day there will be different thinking." "Uthān means development, and patan means nothing... We have to learn … read more »
The inner beauty
A spiritual discourse exploring the layers of existence and consciousness."Within our body, we have many energies, many kinds of lights and beauties, and environments within." "All is one, and beyond that is like only ākāśa, ākāśa, and ākāśa. We don't know how far." He discusses … read more »
Practice with Vishwaguruji from Strilky
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Honoring the Lineage: Ancestors, Liberation, and the Guru's Seat
A discourse on honoring spiritual and familial ancestors, the nature of the soul, and liberation."We offer our praṇāms to our paramparās, to the gurus of the paramparās, and also to the parents of our paramparās." "It is said, when you have a cage and inside is a bird... So similarly, … read more »
Sri SatGuru Chalisa
A commentary and translation of the Ātāśrī Satguru Chalīsā, a devotional hymn."You are the creator for everyone. You are present outside and inside. You are the Supreme Divine incarnate." "Those who will read the Satguru Chalīsā... shall concentrate, meditate, and chant His name. Janam maraṇa bhava dukha … read more »
Explanation of Sri SatGuru Chalisa
A satsang discourse reflecting on the qualities of a true Guru through the lens of the Satguru Chalisa."Holy Gurujī mostly sang or composed bhajans in the name of Mahāprabhujī. Even when sleeping, he kept a mālā within." "One who is as humble, as kind, as one feels in the heart of all—that one … read more »
How did Swamiji's training begin by Holy Guruji?
A satsang talk about the origins of the "Satguru Chalīsā" and personal memories of Holy Gurujī."Gurujī would give a lecture, and within the lecture He would compose a bhajan, a poetry. Holy Gurujī was very much a poetry person, very, very much." "Satguru Chalīsā, those who will read this... all the … read more »
Discussion with Gurudev
A satsang session featuring student gratitude, practical guidance, and teachings on samādhi."I feel fortunate to say that I had the opportunity to practice Karma Yoga for many years, and now, after all this time, I have had the chance to attend the Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna." "Others said they … read more »
The importance of the prayer
An evening satsang reflecting on faith, the mind, and spiritual practice in the modern age."Jāpat paśu arpakṣī pyāre. All animals, flying animals, they all remember this." "People think, 'Yes, okay, I believe in you, and you are my dear,' and this and that. But they have no confidence." The lecturer … read more »
Meditation in the morning
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Singing bhajan to Ganeshji and meditation with Vishwaguruji.
The Pilgrim's Journey and the Grace of Holy Places
A satsang discourse on the spiritual significance of pilgrimage and holy places."Where the step of the Holy Saint falls, that place is forever and ever." "People said then, and I think even now, 'This is our great, great blessing that you are in our house.'" The lecturer … read more »
Try to live life according to the pure nature
A satsang on living in harmony with nature and natural law."Therefore, we should not tell God, 'Do this now,' or 'God, not this.'" "Yoga is not only about doing the exercise... but also to understand and think where, how, and when." The lecturer addresses the community, … read more »