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Monday is the day of Bhagwan Shiva
Monday is Śiva's day, a key time for fasting and discipline.Our lives are governed by the sun, moon, and stars. The moon is Śiva. Monday begins our week. Different cultures have made different days holy or free, often losing the original discipline. We have lost the … read more »
A Guide to Yogic Living: Diet, Practice, and Tradition
A balanced yogic life integrates diet, practice, and authentic tradition.Eat until full, focusing on vegetables and salads, with minimal grains and oils. Do not eliminate salt; intake may increase with age. Boil water overnight to remove impurities. Practice āsanas like sarvahitāsana consistently for health, not … read more »
The Sanctity of the Guru and the Guru Paramparā
The sanctity of the Guru and the lineage is paramount.We adore all great saints globally, yet one's own Guru is singular, like one's real mother and father. You cannot take your Guru and go to another; that breaks the tradition. Humans are not animals; we … read more »
Guru and disciple in Kaliyuga
The Guru incarnates in Kali Yuga to purify disciples’ egos and remove karmic impurities.Kali Yuga is a time of collective negative karma, and disciples carry these qualities. The Guru endures physical pollution and interacts with unripe disciples. The Guru’s duty is to attack the ego, like a surgeon removing … read more »
The Way Of Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is the primary spiritual path of selfless service, leading to purification and divine connection.Voluntary service to alleviate suffering, such as feeding the hungry, is foundational. The highest form is Gurusevā, serving the guru's mission to dispel the root ignorance causing all suffering. This practice purifies the inner being and … read more »
Yagya, the sacred fire
Yajña is an eternal fiery ritual of sacrifice that maintains harmony with cosmic forces.The universe itself arose from a primordial sacrifice, and the world is sustained by it. This ritual restores balance among the five elements—earth, water, air, space, and fire—which compose our bodies and the cosmos. The external … read more »
Is Yoga a religion?
The path is the realization of oneness beyond all religious distinctions.We live in a world of duality, yet the ultimate truth is non-dual. Different religions appear on the surface, with unique rituals and histories, but their outer forms often obscure a shared inner essence. This essence … read more »
Mana Saba Khoyo Re - Bhajan
Satsanga uplifts spiritual energy, while kusanga brings it down.Satsanga unites and leads to oneness; kusanga divides and leads to duality. The shelter of the Guru is entered at mantra initiation, a moment of mutual commitment. The Guru promises to guide until the aim is … read more »
Omkar Mantra Ka Bhajan
The topic is Oṁ, the divine vibration.Oṁ is the divine name, God, light. Chanting purifies the atmosphere, illuminates inner space, activates chakras. The Māṇḍūkya Upaniṣad declares all this is Brahman, the Ātmā is Brahman. It explains four states: A waking, U dream, … read more »
The heritage of Vedas V
The Atharvaveda concludes the Vedic Saṁhitās, pertaining to worldly life and rituals.It is named for the Atharvan priests, descendants of Atarvan who brought fire. Revealed by the Atharvans and A giras ṛṣis, it contains 20 books with mantras for ceremonies, healing, and prosperity. Some schools consider only … read more »
The heritage of Vedas IV
The Vedas are the foundational knowledge, structured into four collections: the Ṛgveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, and Atharvaveda.Each Veda has four parts: the Saṃhitās, Brāhmaṇas, Āraṇyakas, and Upaniṣads. These correspond to the four stages of human life: student, householder, forest-dweller, and renunciant. Originally one, the Veda was divided by the sage Vedavyāsa for … read more »
Om Vishwa Guru Deep Hindu Mandir in Czech Republic
The essence of spiritual steadfastness is inner development, not titles or travel.Self-confidence is foundational; without it, motivation fails and the future dims. The science of yoga, given by Śiva, leads to higher consciousness. A realized sādhu, like a deep ocean or the sun, provides light while remaining … read more »
The health of the bones
Holy water is a gift of purification for all occasions, representing positive thought and clean energy.Physical and mental dust are constant, requiring regular cleansing like washing the hands. The body's skin is a sensitive, self-cleaning organ that must be cared for naturally. Avoid artificial products like commercial creams, lipsticks, and soaps … read more »
How to think of black magic
Fear is an illusion created and exploited by those claiming power over magic and ghosts.People are frightened by tales of black magic and spirits. Many claim they can remove such curses. If you believe in God, then trust that God provides only good. Yet, some seek power for money and … read more »
How to sing Bhajan correctly
Control is the foundation of satsa g; through control comes oneness and peace.In satsa g, let the designated singer sing first; others wait and join later. This holding back builds power. Patañjali taught anuśāsanam, discipline of the indriyas. Without control, some move and disturb, preventing others’ enjoyment. A … read more »
How to become a Sanyas
The call to sannyāsa is a call to inner sādhanā.To take the dress is nothing; the color must be in the heart. The practice begins then, not a state of supremacy. Many think of a partner, but partnerships are like rentals, temporary. God is the … read more »
Meeting of the past and present
The midnight child is born at the threshold of years, yet the teaching is to abide in the present step.Time is not fixed; each moment vanishes as it is named. Only the eternal Ātmā remains behind all change. A pilgrimage to a high Himalayan cave brought a stark lesson. Gazing down at the steep past … read more »
Christmas satsang in Strilky
A Christmas reflection on blessing, non-violence, and divine victory.Blessing is immortal, unchanged across all ages. We gather to contemplate divinity and the removal of negative karma. Many saints have appeared; today we remember Jesus. His birth brings a unity where no one is an … read more »
I am Shiva
The concept of a New Year reveals the eternal, unchanging Self.Calendars and dates are human constructs for worldly life. For the Ākāśa and the ātmā, there is no time or change. The Self is unmovable, unbreakable, everlasting, spotless, and without form. While various cultures celebrate different … read more »
Welcoming the new year
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.There are a lot of chemicals and wood in paper. We are causing pollution by using this paper in order to wrap presents. It’s important to learn and follow the ethical rules. Prayer has a strong … read more »
Practice yoga like a cosmic dance
Wellness is achieved through sattvic living and non-violence, beginning with non-violence towards oneself.Illness often stems from violating natural laws, particularly in diet. We must eat to live for perfect health, not live merely to eat. Ancient wisdom prescribes mantras to purify our atmosphere and bless our food, cultivating … read more »
Yoga, chakras and mantra
Yoga is the science of union and the balanced foundation of creation.Before creation, the five elements existed separately yet balanced in endless space, alongside universal consciousness. Harmonizing these principles is the first point. Creation begins from the primordial resonance, the sound Oṁ, which is everywhere and considered … read more »
Understand your Atma
The soul's path is confused by ancestral imbalance.Disrupted family lines create inner conflict, preventing the soul's straight journey. This confusion mirrors nature: water reclaims its path, birds follow ancestral routes, and grafted plants bear fruit but no fertile seed. Human life mirrors this; … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life for the Elderly: A Path from Old to Young
A path from old to young is offered through dedicated practice.A program for the elderly is being prepared. Free classes are given. Such people are a blessing. Physical and spiritual gifts are developed. Exercises are done sitting on chairs. Bend the head, touch chin to chest, … read more »
Blessing for Martin
This gathering celebrates the opening of a divine āśram and the shared work of the past year.A story is told of a miraculous cave where a voice warns that taking something leads to regret, yet taking nothing leads to greater regret. This mirrors the opportunity within a project; some participate more, some … read more »
Asana and Pranayama practice
Morning practice includes gentle yoga exercises and chandrabhedana prāṇāyāma for body and mind balance.Gentle exercises target shoulders, back, spine, hip joints, neck. Keep feet slightly apart for stability. Inhale, raise hands, interlock thumbs, press shoulders up, then lower slowly. Stretch from sides, feel the side muscles. Elbows stay slightly … read more »
What are we thinking about our being?
The soul is the sovereign ruler of the inner kingdom, the body.We are sinking in thoughts born from desire. Life grows shorter while we focus on the body. The soul ascends and descends, drawn to experience the world. In the womb, the soul is imprisoned, destined to … read more »
Full Moon Satsang from Strilky
The full moon brings immense power, sweetness to vegetation, and calmness through fasting.Fasting balances health and emotions, and is observed with a sa kalpa, a vow directed to the Divine Mother or Śaktis, who possess great destructive power. During Navarātrī, a nine-night fast with milk and fruits is … read more »
Oneness with All
Yoga is an infinite ocean containing all treasures and life.It is the single reality that unites all existence and leads to infinity, making one united with all. Humans search endlessly for their origin, purpose, and destination, yet no philosophy or material science can provide these … read more »
Moon and Mind
The moon's influence and the science of constellations govern life.The moon balances the earth and affects minds, bodies, animals, and plants. Its phases influence activities like farming, haircuts, and yogic practice. Astrology based on the moon is considered more exact than solar-based systems. The precise … read more »
Importance of going to Satsang
Satsa g is the power that determines upliftment or downfall.Satsa g leads to Brahmaloka, as great saints declare. Absence from satsa g yields no fruit. Uṭhān means rising, development; patan means falling, destruction. Both paths sprout from one seed, like two leaves. Parents are potters, … read more »
Words express our devotion
Today is the holy day of divine incarnation.We show respect by marking the divine coming to earth. Divine names like Śiva, Braṣmā, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and Jesus are short and sweet. These are glories given to the one reality. Titles like doctor or … read more »
Together with Holy Guruji
Today marks the incarnation of beloved Holī Gurujī, one heart and one soul with Swamiji.Holī Gurujī and Swamiji were of one heart and one soul; Gurujī continually repeated mantra for Swamiji and all. He deeply respected Śrī Mahāprabhujī. His room in Strilky holds his presence; footprints remain on the altar. … read more »
What the natural environment gives us
The blessing of pure earth and air nourishes human life.This ancient apple garden thrives without pesticides or contaminated water, its deep soil providing coolness and sustenance. Walking barefoot on this earth connects one to its energy and provides natural acupressure. The wind carries the essence … read more »
Practising Asanas
There are five variations of Trikoṇāsana.Practice each according to your own capacity, not in competition. The posture benefits the kidneys, liver, digestion, and back muscles. However, do not practice it if you have problems with the hips, spine, discs, dizziness, epilepsy, … read more »
Feelings between Guru and Disciple
True teaching is absorbed in the heart, not captured in recordings or notes.Recordings and writings get lost, misused, and become fruitless. Faith means complete confidence and devotion. The Guru’s miracles come from such love. A governor once stopped his meal when told the Guru was near. He came … read more »
Heaven and Hell
Time is a human construct, yet it governs all life.Humans count seconds and years, but time does not count for us; it moves in cycles with the sun. No being is immortal, not even deities who have their appointed times in each age. A creator … read more »
How to Practice Anusthan
Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined spiritual practice requiring strict adherence.A short retreat of five days is insufficient for profound attainment without proper conduct. The practice involves systematic purification of the subtle channels through specific breath techniques. Discipline extends beyond the practice hall to include regulated … read more »
We need purification
The soul’s cloth is purified only by the constant color of God’s Name.Kabir Das taught that this body is a shawl, a chadar, woven over months in the mother’s womb. Purity comes through heat, through tapasya and sadhana, not by blaming master or friends. Mere practice for decades … read more »
The importance of healthy food
The human body is divided into four parts, as revealed in the Bhagavad Gita.The head is Brāhmaṇa, the seat of knowledge and the five sense organs. The arms are Kṣatriya, the warrior with strength to protect. The trunk is Vaiśya, the farmer distributing nourishment from intake to liver and … read more »
Do not kill
The light of the Supreme Self illuminates all.The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a practice from the tradition involving 64 kriyās. All action is kriyā. The human instrument possesses five senses of knowledge and five of action. These senses provide information from the world. Every … read more »
Foundations of Yoga in Daily Life
Welcome to the ashram, a place for spiritual practice and international community.This castle ashram, donated by a devotee, is a historic site with a beautiful atmosphere. Practitioners from across the world gather here with the shared aim of Yoga in Daily Life, for the harmony of body, … read more »
Meditation from Strilky
Meditation is the practice of turning inward within a supportive natural environment.Close your eyes, hold your mala, and repeat your personal mantra. Sit straight and relax the entire body. Bring awareness to the natural breath, feeling the pure air. Remember the past week of practice and the … read more »
Tratak and Tilak
Trāṭak is concentration through gazing.Tilak is a mark of spiritual balance and wisdom. Trāṭak involves fixing the gaze on a single point, such as a candle flame, a dot, or the new moon. This practice develops concentration and inner clarity. … read more »
The Four Levels of Oṃ and the Power of Blessings
The practice of Oṃ connects to the four Yugas and channels energy through the body's centers.Energy recedes in the present age, so we must cultivate positivity. Techniques exist to direct blessings and prāṇa for healing, as seen when a hand placed on the navel released pain and brought health for years. … read more »
The Awakening of Inner Powers: Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga reveals the hidden powers within through five sheaths of human existence.The first is the physical body of nourishment, which is foundational. The second is the vital energy sheath, fueled by proper sustenance and diminished by substances like alcohol. The third is the mental sheath, possessing immense … read more »
We are the cause of Mahapralaya
The Mahā Mṛtyu Jaya Mantra offers protection and inner purification.Chant the mantra mentally or aloud while driving for divine safeguarding. This mantra cleanses the mind and heart, akin to washing plates. Proper dress and cleanliness demonstrate respect toward others. Beauty resides in the heart, eyes, … read more »
Negative thoughts can destroy everything
The wisdom of Patañjali provides the foundation for Haṭha Yoga.Patañjali systematized yoga, teaching Aṣṭā ga Yoga to make the path simple. His core principle is "Ahiṃsā paramodharma," meaning non-violence is the highest duty. The ṛṣis of ancient times performed tapasyā in the forest, free from … read more »
Fire is God
Agni is not only the burning fire but many kinds of fire, central to awakening the solar plexus.The cooking fire is Annapūrṇā, the goddess of nourishment. The kitchen is her temple. Purity in the kitchen brings pure thoughts, energy, and behavior. Food should not be eaten after four hours, or overnight even if … read more »
Birds are feeling where their nest is
The practice of Śa khaprakṣālana requires proper guidance.This Haṭha Yoga technique cleanses the internal system, mimicking the conch's shape and the elephant's action of Kuñjalakriyā. Mastery is essential, as incorrect practice from mere imitation can cause harm. Not everyone is suitable; those with … read more »