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The Thirsty Horse and the Path of Spirituality
The human soul seeks direction amidst universal stress, which persists from childhood through old age despite our efforts.We are like a thirsty horse frightened by the noise of a water pump; to drink, we must accept the noise. Our spiritual thirst must be quenched within the world's clamor. Time is an unstoppable reality, … read more »
Karma and liberation
The grandparents of the forest teach us about karma and the world's balance.Vegetation is essential for life, and ancient trees are loving grandparents. Good karma from non-violence leads to Svarga Loka, a temporary heaven. Bad karma from harming creatures leads to Naraka Loka. Liberation comes only through the … read more »
Questions to Gulabji
A clear life goal is essential to quiet the mind and make existence fruitful.Without purpose, one lives like the dead. The mind is constantly agitated by sensory desires, like waves. To clear it, one must have a definite aim, just as a traveler focuses only on the road to … read more »
The source of our knowledge is Gurudev
Wisdom flows like a river, ever-renewing.You cannot dip twice in the same water, but the flow returns fresh. If the butter of past masters is gone, the cow remains; feed it with love and you get endless milk. The source of … read more »
We are here to learn more
The gathering welcomes distinguished guests and emphasizes the shared pursuit of knowledge through yoga, which transcends physical practice to harmonize the mortal body and immortal soul.We honor our lineage and welcome all present, including a renowned scholar of the Vedas. Human intellect is superior but requires teaching. Despite societal influences, few understand all humanity. We must concentrate on the Jīvātmā. Yoga … read more »
A Guided Meditation on Prāṇa, Mantra, and the Cakras
A guided meditation integrates prāṇa, mantra, and cakra awareness.Sit in meditation, concentrating on the Maṇipūra cakra. Chant Oṃ eleven times with vibration from the navel. Perform Ujjāyī prāṇāyāma with its mudrā. Focus on the Mūlādhāra mudrā eleven times, which is the Aśvinī mudrā. Concentrate … read more »
Every soul is pure
The purification of antaḥkaraṇa reveals the nature of truth as Sat Cit Ānanda.Truth is unchanging, like the sky—no weapon cuts it, no fire burns it, no water destroys it. This world is temporary, mithyā; only Brahman is real. Thoughts arise from the inner instrument: manas, buddhi, citta, ahaṁkāra. … read more »
Instructions for practising
The foundation of practice is knowledge, discipline, and adaptation.Each posture has a specific effect, and the sequence is crucial. When you adopt a system, you must follow its fixed procedures. However, you must know your own bodily capacity and limitations. If a posture causes … read more »
Be careful with the mind
The spiritual path is narrow and perilous, requiring vigilant discernment.Pride in the body or limited knowledge is a profound weakness. Spiritual development itself brings danger, akin to a newborn vulnerable to infection. Negative influences and mental afflictions can infiltrate and destroy progress from within, much … read more »
How to control the human nature
True spiritual practice transcends superstition and external rituals.Monday is Śiva's day, a day for fasting. Each weekday connects to a planetary influence. While cosmic influences hold some truth, they are not ultimate. Sages may have created systems like astrology to control unruly human … read more »
Understand the advice in a good way
Satsang with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Strilky ashram, Czech Republic.There are different ways to live the life. If someone is not working properly this person will live in the rented apartment for the whole life. With good way of living we will be able to … read more »
The path of the Soul
Satsang with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Strilky ashram, Czech Republic.When spring comes nature is again growing. Creation was began with Shiva. Rain at the full moon night is a blessing for the new life. According to the scriptures the Jiva comes to the Earth with … read more »
Proudness
The ego of a devotee is cured by divine grace through humility.Even great beings can develop pride in their service. Hanumān once believed Rāma's victory depended entirely on him. Earlier, Garuḍa also lost faith after rescuing Rāma from a snake-arrow, thinking God needed his help. Garuḍa, in … read more »
The Birthday of Sri Hanumanji
The birthday of Hanumān teaches the power of selfless devotion and the true nature of the soul.Nutrition supports the physical body, the Annamaya Kośa. Vegetarian food is fundamental for health. Quitting sugar improves digestion and reduces parasites. Speaking sweet words harmonizes everything, while bitter words are poison. Hanumānjī incarnated as the support … read more »
The friendship brings us together
Maintain cultural and spiritual harmony through yoga and compassion.Cultural festivals should be preserved and celebrated to educate future generations. All religions contain harmony, but politics often creates conflict. Brotherhood must be created globally, respecting all faiths without negative influence. Yoga serves two aims: ensuring … read more »
Thinking of Gurudev
Mahāsamādhi is not an absence but a change in the mode of presence.The physical form is a concentration of divine energy for easier communion. That energy is not bound by the body. The Guru's presence is activated by the devotee's call through love, prayer, and meditation. This principle … read more »
Developing human qualities
Human life is distinguished by its understanding of dharma, karma, pāpa, and puṇya.Animals live by survival, but humans are given rules and the capacity to discern sin from piety. Karma is action, specific to human understanding. Pāpa, or sin, is not removed by brief rituals or holy water; … read more »
The Path to Health: Regeneration Through Yoga and Nature
Health is achieved through systematic yoga and natural living.Stress causes widespread errors in life and practice. Most bodily illness arises from poor nourishment chosen for taste alone, not quality. Modern civilization has lost connection to nature, making us and our pets ill. To regenerate, … read more »
Start to learn - follow the discipline
The foundation of yoga is discipline.Students must learn Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras by heart, as this wisdom will transform one's view and life. The master observes aspirants for a year, testing their discipline through simple tasks and karma yoga. Without this foundation, … read more »
How to live your life
Dharma is the highest way of living for humans, distinct from the natural life of other creatures.Life is about how to live, not merely existing. Dharma is righteousness and consideration for others, while adharma is its opposite. Protecting dharma means dharma protects you. This is seen in everyday bonds: the dharma of … read more »
The way to Satyayuga
A new year begins with a sa kalpa for peace and positive energy.Today is Makarasa krānti, the solar new year. The sun moves north, a direction for meditation and prayer. Śiva is the original seed of manifestation, the Śiva Tattva from which all life emerges. The moon balances … read more »
Let me be the dust on Your feet
Ego is a perilous force that elevates only to cast down.It is a hidden boulder one cannot move, blocking the path even after self-realization. Ambition for greatness or perfection leads one onto dangerous side paths, resulting in destruction. Pure devotion, not desire for achievement, leads to … read more »
Pure nourishment
Purification extends beyond the physical body through mantra and sāttvic nourishment.Mantra purifies the subtle layers of being. Physical and Haṭha Yoga techniques offer limited inner cleansing. True purification requires developing Sattva Guṇa, one of the three fundamental qualities, which is cultivated primarily through diet. Sattvic food … read more »
Everything is created by sound
Yoga is the union and harmonization of body, mind, and spirit.The ancient wisdom of the Vedas reveals that creation emerged from divine sound, the primal resonance of Aum. This sound manifests as light and then as the entire cosmos, including the human form. The body is … read more »
Yoga leads to good health if practiced correctly
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul.It is a universal reality for health, independent of any belief. The practice originates from the primordial sound and light, given by the meditating Lord Śiva. Health depends on three principles: conscious nourishment, physical movement through … read more »
Presence of a Yogi means blessing
The value of satsa g and the inner pilgrimage to the divine is immeasurable.Even one minute of satsa g with a sadhu purifies countless sins. In past times, pilgrims walked for months to reach Kedarnath, with no roads or easy transport. Their entire consciousness was filled only with the … read more »
Meditation with mantra
Purifying the inner instrument begins with mantra and mālā.Sit comfortably and concentrate on the body to feel divine blessing, removing all disturbances and negative energies. This practice cleanses each blood cell and the entire antaḥkaraṇa. Today is the Mahāsakrānti, an auspicious day when the … read more »
The key to the happiness
Yoga and Āyurveda are sciences for complete health.Health is foundational; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga is an ancient system for physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life, using natural herbs with minimal side effects. Both systems recognize … read more »
Live the life of a Human
Human life is given for a purpose: to live in harmony, protect all creatures, and ultimately achieve liberation.Life is limited, but the soul continues through many births. This human form is the final step to reach the supreme destination, though the path is demanding. All religions and cultures offer a valid way to … read more »
The Essence of Gurudev
The true Guru is the Ātmā, the inner Self, not the physical form.A story illustrates a misunderstanding: a professor feared Śavāsana, the corpse posture, associating it with death. It was clarified as Ānanda Āsana, the blissful posture, representing the relaxed state for realizing the Ātmā. This body is … read more »
Atmadarshan
The grace of the Guru's darśana is the ultimate blessing.Darśana is the quality of vision that shapes your reality. Seeing beauty in nature or in loved ones creates happiness, while negative sights create fear. Presenting oneself with respect through dress and conduct is a darśana … read more »
The Science of Prāṇa and Svara Yoga
Prāṇa is the vital force, and Svara Yoga is the science of controlling its flow.The ocean breathes, its tides like inhalation and exhalation, providing much of Earth's oxygen. Life is classified by its element: water-dwelling Jālacara, land-dwelling Thalachara, and air-dwelling Nābchara. Our practice involves mastering prāṇa without physical manipulation of … read more »
Jivatma and the Universe
The subject is the primordial sound, nāda, and the seed of consciousness.The first state was śūnyākāśa, a void with no movement, sound, air, or life. Within this endless space exists a dormant seed, Jīvātmā. Creation requires three principles: space, consciousness (Chetan), and power (Śakti). Consciousness has no … read more »
How to use the mantra
Chanting mantras brings peace and purifies the environment through resonance.Life's disturbances agitate the mind, but mantra restores concentration and releases stress. The Guru Mantra profoundly affects body, mind, intellect, and consciousness. Five techniques exist for its practice. First is writing the mantra daily; positive mantras … read more »
Keep your energies clean
The five bodies each require their own nourishment.The physical body, Annamaya Kośa, needs food. It is said every grain has a destined consumer. A story tells of a grain of rice, uncooked and stuck in a merchant's tooth, which later fell before a … read more »
Dhyana
Meditation is the practice of becoming the ruler of your own kingdom, the body and mind, not their slave.The process involves concentration leading to meditation and ultimately to samādhi, a state of oneness. Various levels of samādhi exist, from temporary devotional states to the seedless, absolute union. The mind's restless waves must be stilled … read more »
Kriya Anusthan
The purpose of Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is threefold: physical purification, mental and intellectual purification, and spiritual clarity.You possess the technique, but you must practice it yourself. Do not depend solely on blessings; you must do the work. Follow the techniques without constant change. This practice purifies body, mind, and karma to foster … read more »
Searching for God
The miracle of life reveals the divine science within creation.The entire human body develops from a single drop over nine months, containing the entire universe. Ancient sages possessed visionary knowledge without modern tools, such as discerning gender. Modern science researches the organs and the aware … read more »
Remember the beauty of the world
The tree is a mirror for the self, revealing the nature of perception and memory.Observe the external world with full concentration, then close your eyes to visualize it. This tests and develops inner sight. The tree, with its roots in earth and branches in air, reflects the human system from … read more »
Practice and be careful
The discourse covers the morning prayer to Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, the power of devotion, and pilgrimage to Alakhpurījī’s abode.The morning āratī prayer was written by the Mahārāja of Kaṭhubāṛī, a devotee of Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī. He sought a blessing to adopt an heir for the throne. The outcome appears in the Līlā Amṛt. Prayer … read more »
Yoga brings you back to Thyself
Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul, not merely a physical exercise.Its essence is spirituality; without it, humanity suffers, like a body without life. Yoga purifies physical and mental impurities, known as vikāras, which include disease, jealousy, anger, and greed. Practice removes these obstacles, leading to clear … read more »
It's not good to leave the Guru or the family
The wealth lies in the vision of a true Guru, not in the physical form.A genuine master does not offer initiation to one already committed; changing spiritual lineage severs one's ancestral connection. Value the inner knowledge, not the outer cover of caste or sect. Seek quality in character and wisdom, … read more »
The Pranas in practice
The practice of Ānandasana and Vajrāsana awakens vital energies for health.Ānandasana is the blissful posture, not the dead body's posture. It involves stretching completely on the back to aid digestion and remove stomach tension. Vajrāsana is a most powerful posture. It strengthens the Vajranāḍī, the body's … read more »
We need the physical form of the Guru
The longing for darśana, the vision of the divine, is the core of spiritual seeking.Self-realization is the ultimate darśana, but the inner light is dormant. Therefore, one must first seek the darśana of the living Guru. Wandering to holy places has benefit, but a true human, one with feeling, understands … read more »
Don't expect miracles
The soul’s journey to Brahmaloka through the guru’s grace demands endless patience, for the guru shepherds the devotee across lifetimes until liberation.Worldly life is everything, but the guru follows the soul to Brahmaloka over vast time. The greatest error is to postpone spiritual effort, saying “Tomorrow” or “Next year.” Expecting swift miracles leads to psychic illness—depression, hallucination, … read more »
The Incarnation of Holy Guruji
The incarnation day of the Satguru is observed.A saint's life bears extraordinary signs, like the infant Krishna revealing the universe. There are two kinds of incarnations: those for a special purpose and those who bless the earth daily through their presence and words. … read more »
The power of the mantra
The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra grants victory over death.This Vedic mantra's power is demonstrated through the story of Ṛṣi Mārkaṇḍeya. His destiny was a short life, predicted to be twelve years. Instructed by his guru, he worshipped Śiva and chanted this mantra. When the … read more »
Unselfish Actions
The path of yoga is skill in action, as taught in Karma Yoga.There are two kinds of karma: selfless action without expectation of fruit, and selfish action performed for a result. Selfless service is done for all beings and elements of nature, not merely for personal connections, and … read more »
Real happiness is in the shelter of the Saint
The vision of the Gurudev is the greatest wealth, a blessing that awakens divine knowledge.Darśan is the vision of the divine, while kudarśan represents demonic darkness. We first seek the darśan of parents, who are the initial gods, and family harmony is essential. Theoretical knowledge comes from teachers, the Vācārthī … read more »