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God is in the heart
The essence of satsang is the search for God within.Heaven and hell are present states of being, found right here. God is not found in the sky, ocean, or forest. God resides within the heart, present in every living being. The search for God externally … read more »
Live life in a natural way
The essence of living is to know how to live naturally and fully.Life is more than eating, drinking, and sleeping. Humans have forgotten how to live, unlike village people who sustain themselves. Life originates from water and is interconnected with all nature. Many now lack basic skills like … read more »
Worshipping Gurudev
Sandhyā is the connecting point, joining all aspects of existence.The connection to the divine and to all teachers is fundamental. First is the mother, then the father, then the teacher, and then the guru. All are forms of the guru, from those who teach basic … read more »
At the beginning of Yoga in Daily Life
The name Sarvahittāsana signifies yoga exercises beneficial for all.This practice emerged from the system called Yoga in Daily Life, which was developed for consistent daily practice. The name was chosen to be neutral and universally applicable, reflecting a time of significant growth for yoga … read more »
Nada is the Sound
Nādarūpa Parabrahma is the formless Supreme Brahman manifest as primordial sound.The first manifestation was sound, the nāda, emerging from endless space. This sound is eternal and within all. The universe cycles from this sound into light, air, fire, water, and then physical forms. Consciousness, or Chetan, … read more »
Seeing God
The divine atmosphere and the cycle of life are present here.We begin by honoring the Guru Paramparā and receiving blessings. This environment is heaven; the Earth is our Mother and the water our Father. Indra brings rain for all creatures. We are born from and return … read more »
Dharma danda
The Dharma Daṇḍa is the principle that protecting dharma ensures its protection of you.We have learned about our inner self, not the outside. In ancient times, kings first bowed to their gurus. Upon receiving the crown, they were no longer for their family but for the whole country. If … read more »
Satsang from Sangam Hall
This hall's opening marks a shared spiritual home.The land was once used by farmers who were graciously allowed to continue. The existing structure was transformed through communal effort, converting even an old pigsty into a beautiful space. The work is gradual and consultative, … read more »
Meditation for inner joy
True wealth is found not in external possessions but in inner peace and connection.Many spiritual paths exist, from disciplined action to dedicated yoga, yet the core is unity and humble service. Worldly success often brings isolation, as illustrated by a retired man who had everything but now feels abandoned. … read more »
We are here to clean ourselves
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We have to balance our heart and the mind. The mind decides but without heart, he can do nothing. Yoga exercises are good, but yoga is different from that. Chemicals disturb nature, Ayurveda is natural, it … read more »
Bring back happiness
A global pandemic reveals humanity's shared suffering and the need for collective prayer and positive action.The disease remains a mystery, closing schools and halting work worldwide. Protective measures like masks are necessary, though their efficacy varies. The illness attacks the lungs and body, causing great suffering and complicating even burial rites. … read more »
Advice for practicing pranayama
True sādhanā is devotion from the heart, not mere ritual or fleeting emotion.The Pāṇḍavas failed to invite a ṛṣi for their yajña by citing their lack of performed sacrifices. Draupadī succeeded by declaring that each barefoot step taken toward a sage is itself a hundred yajñas, demonstrating the … read more »
Kriya and Yoga Nidra
True yoga is the inner awareness of all action, not merely external exercise.Common practices like posture and breathwork are only a part. The complete path requires the guru's knowledge of kriyā. Kriyā is every action, from daily routines to the body's final processes. Spiritual practice involves turning awareness … read more »
Sunset and sunrise
The sanctity of Sandhyā, the junction of day and night, is a divine time for prayer and oneness.This period demands the avoidance of all negative thoughts and actions, especially harming animals. The morning Prabhāta holds the same sacred respect. Householders are prescribed prayer at dawn, midday, and dusk, eating before sunset and after … read more »
Jyotish is the third eye of God
The eternal path transcends changing customs and time.Past traditions were filled with deliberate joy, unlike today's haste. Our lineage originates from Satyuga, before the Vedas were written. In that age, knowledge was preserved orally by Ṛṣis. As duality emerged, the eternal Sanātana Dharma … read more »
Worshipping of Sri Ganeshji
Gaṇeśa is the foundation of all beginnings and endeavors.He is the highest God, present at the foundation of every house and within the Mūlādhāra Cakra, symbolizing the foundational support for all spiritual and worldly structures. His humble and kind nature grants blessings even without … read more »
Don't be proud!
Contentment, not happiness, is the precious foundation.It brings peace and stands above likes and dislikes. All spiritual practice is empty without the Guru's guidance and blessing. One must connect to the Guru mentally before any practice. Disciples are of three types: superior, … read more »
Peace and bliss result of Satsang
The result of satsa g is peace and bliss.Yoga is the science of awakening the inner self. Many have practiced yoga for years. A core teaching is to take care of animals and not eat meat. The recent global illness prompted an inquiry: those … read more »
Family life: steps towards heaven
Learning is the sacred foundation, and the sanctity of generations is its vessel.Schools may close, but learning must continue at home. True knowledge, Vidyā, is a divine gift. The child's foundation is laid from conception. For nine months, the home should be a peaceful sanctuary with clean food … read more »
How to practise mantra and kriya
The day is beautiful, and the work done was harmonious for body and soul.The Guru lineage is present, deserving devotion and praṇām. Modern science preserves the voices and forms of great beings, making them accessible as if present. Yet, science also creates weapons and negativity, becoming a destructive force. … read more »
Satsang for Holiguruji's birthday
The constellations and celestial movements determine the quality of our days, creating differences in fortune for each individual.This influence stems from the precise moment of birth, a time calculated by astrology. Our destiny, or kismat, is not a matter of present choice but is carried from past lives, recorded by Dharmarāja and presented … read more »
Sadhana Cyara
Sādhanā is the continuous practice that leads to liberation.All daily activities, from walking to cooking, constitute sādhanā when performed with awareness. Laziness is the absence of this practice. The mind's restless nature is like a cat, silent but potentially disruptive. A story illustrates a … read more »
The attributes of the Sun
The sun is the divine light and energy, the ultimate destination for the soul.Indra provides the vital energy, or Vajranāḍī, that grants strength and confidence. The physical body and its layers—annamaya, prāṇamaya, manomaya—are temporary. Only the purified soul, the ātmā, can pass through the sun to reach higher realms. … read more »
Nothing has more value than devotion
Devotion to the Guru is the supreme value, surpassing all material wealth.Spiritual progress requires surrender and perseverance through tests. Offering respect to the Guru aligns one with divine grace. Reciting mantras with understanding invokes spiritual wealth. The effect of spiritual practice may not be immediate due to … read more »
The Three Auspicious Times and the Path of Yoga
Three auspicious times exist for prayer.The first is before sunrise until half an hour after sunrise, known as Brahma-muhūrta. The second is midday, from noon for one hour. The third begins at sunset, when a lamp is lit. Observing these times … read more »
We should find the way to the Bahmaloka
The path of yoga is the highest spirituality, uniting the individual with the divine principle.Chant Aum, directing awareness from the navel to the crown chakra through seven stations, connecting to the guru's grace. This practice purifies the inner channels. Maintain a vision of oneness with all beings, including parents and … read more »
Satsang from Strilky
The practice of Bārikatu Praṇām is a renewal of intention through specific anatomical movements.Each repetition is not the same but a new engagement of joints, breath, and internal state. This is an anatomical approach beyond typical yoga postures, integrating body, feeling, and social being. The gathering focuses on human … read more »
Obstacles on the spiritual path
The spiritual search is conducted within, not in the external world.We possess everything we seek, yet we search outside like a mother frantically looking for the child she already holds. Spiritual blindness is like a fog or a blind man missing an open door while feeling … read more »
Bari Khathu Pranam improves the immunity
Coronavirus concerns everyone globally.It can be present without symptoms. Stay home if you have fever, headache, sore throat, or chills until symptom-free for 48 hours. The virus primarily attacks lung tissue, hindering oxygen exchange. Transmission occurs through moist respiratory … read more »
Developing good qualities
The oneness of prāṇa is realized through inner purification.Different bodies share the same vital life force. This five-day gathering cultivates peace and harmony through practice and community. The quality of the environment and food supports deeper meditation. Spiritual qualities are nurtured from childhood through … read more »
The Yogic Science of Kundalini
The inner scripture is the human body, a complete book of profound knowledge to be read daily.Sit in meditation and direct concentration inward. Offer prayers for universal peace to all beings and revered teachers. Chant sacred mantras with devotion. The world faces difficulties, yet many pray according to their understanding. Cultivate essential … read more »
We are all equal
The path is one, yet understanding varies.All are on the same journey, like passengers in different classes on a single train moving toward the same destination. The spiritual source is internal, akin to a well replenished by an unseen spring, providing constant … read more »
Cut the lock of God's treasure box
Satsa g is the association with truth and purity, while kusa g is negative association that causes suffering.Kusa g includes tobacco, drugs, alcohol, and negative speech, which harm oneself and others. One must make a firm sa kalpa, or resolve, to abandon such habits. This human birth grants the discernment between truth and … read more »
Non-violence is the highest principle
The coronavirus pandemic reveals the fragility of life and the critical importance of prevention.The virus attacks the lungs, severely reducing healthy tissue and causing patients to suffocate from lack of oxygen. There is no causal treatment or vaccine, making hygienic precautions and distancing essential. The most severe cases require … read more »
The importance of purification
Purification requires removing two kinds of accumulating dust: physical and the subtle dust of negative thoughts, words, and backbiting from many lives.This inner impurity, like physical dust, collects slowly and can manifest as disease. Prayer and mantra are the means for cleansing. The practice begins with writing the mantra, then mentally repeating it, then internalizing it until … read more »
The Divine Unity of Practice and Grace
The spiritual journey unfolds within a unified field of practice, where all practitioners are together in one vessel.Individual conditions or levels of concentration are secondary to this shared immersion in the aura of sādhanā. The principle "I am not the doer; the Divine is the doer" is foundational. The path is likened to … read more »
The Radiance of Sandhyā: A Discourse on Evening Prayer and Practice
The sacred time of Sandhyā is a period for prayer and inner harmony.As day meets night, all creatures return to their rest and, in their own way, turn toward the divine. This is not a time for negative thoughts or conflict. One should awaken before sunrise in Brahmamuhūrta, … read more »
Treasures for Health: Bābūl, Saṅgrī, and Holy Water
These are treasures for health, brought from India.Bābūl supports the immune system and digestion, increasing white blood cells. It helps with stomach irritation, diarrhea, eczema, and women's hormonal health. Boil a few pieces for tea and eat the remainder. Sa grī is a … read more »
The real Guru is in oneness
Devotion is a singular reality, expressed through many names and forms.The genuine saint or deity does not demand exclusive worship, for the divine essence is one. All human distinctions of country, color, or language are ultimately irrelevant. We gather to sing and remember this unity, honoring … read more »
Roots of the Guru Parampara
True yoga proceeds only through grace and the guru paramparā, the unbroken lineage.One must have the roots of the guru, tracing back to the ancient Ṛṣis. This lineage continues until the final moment of a guru's life, when it must be passed to a follower. A true yogī … read more »
The Beauty of Unity: A Gathering in Strilky
The current pandemic reflects a shift in the Kali Yuga, serving as a consequence for human actions while highlighting the protection found in spiritual practice.This situation arose globally, uniquely affecting humanity, which may be linked to the widespread torture of animals. Those maintaining a sattvic lifestyle through vegetarianism, yoga, and meditation have remained largely unaffected. Spiritual gatherings create protective vibrations, … read more »
Keep nature pure
The Earth is a living being, and all life possesses inherent wisdom and connection.Humans are not the sole intelligent beings; animals and insects demonstrate profound knowledge and care for their communities. Trees and forests hold vital energy that sustains all life. Modern human actions, like deforestation and chemical use, … read more »
Greediness gets its punishment
Yoga is the constant, sudden meeting and balancing of all existence.Many confuse its true nature, seeking to manipulate hidden powers through technique alone, which leads to difficulty. True yoga is not mere physical exercise or ritual; it is the resonance of supreme consciousness. All actions—studying, walking, … read more »
Bathing in the river Alakhnanda
The holy rivers Ga gā and Alaknandā provide a path for purification.The Ālagpurījī Siddhapīṭha tradition originates from Śiva in the Satya Yuga. The Alaknandā River flows from this tradition. It meets the Bhāgīrathī River at Dev Prayāg, forming the complete Ga gā. Ga gā is the sister … read more »
Karma yoga means serving
Karma yoga is the path of selfless service, the essence of spiritual practice.We gather in nature for sādhana, observing the world's beauty and ceremonies. The groups include those dedicated to seva, the karma yogīs. This practice is found in all religions, like nuns serving the poor, for God … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
The hall is a spiritual place, once used to store the grain that was itself seen as divine seed.Now, seeds are being systematically destroyed globally, replaced by those that yield no future crop. This extends to altering the very seed of animals and humans, leading to a future dependence on banks for eggs and … read more »
God gives everything
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Every morning and before our every action we should pray to God. We work always for the world and it comes back to us. Do not select among the works. Be humble for God and everybody. … read more »
How the energy circulating in our body
The moon is a symbol of Śiva and the balance of energies within.It resides on Śiva's head, signifying its importance. In marital ceremonies, a moon-like crown symbolizes union. The left side represents the female principle, Śakti or Pārvatī, associated with the heart and mercy. Energy channels, Iḍā and … read more »
The main points of yoga practicing
Today is a day of honoring the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, observed on this full moon.Many festivals exist to unite people in joy and tradition. A story tells of a wise woman who, by tying a protective thread on a king's wrist, established him as her brother, thus creating this celebration. … read more »
