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Never eat meat so you become pure
Maintaining purity in life and diet is essential for spiritual progress.You are pure people, but some are not. It is like walking in a nice place and suddenly stepping on a needle; something impure enters. When you gather here, you come from your homes. Eating pure … read more »
Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram
The path of devotion is the direct way to realize the divine.The mind is like a monkey, restless and jumping. It must be brought under control through spiritual practice. Without discipline, the mind wanders and creates suffering. True devotion requires surrendering the ego and all attachments. Offer … read more »
The power of Gurudev's blessing
The great fortune is to be in satsa g, not entangled in the distractions of the age.This gathering provides rich spiritual food, not the mental fast food many consume. To digest this requires strong inner fire and practice. Simply being in this atmosphere purifies energy and grants strength. The most vital part … read more »
Bhajan evening from Strilky
Archive 20231020 18 Edited Musical recording. … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
A devotional invocation reveals inconsistencies in its transcription and composition.The text is a plea for the deity's arrival and blessings, yet its meaning is obscured by unclear phrases and non-standard terms. The flow is disrupted by an abrupt shift into modern English. Repetition appears without … read more »
The basics of the effects of yoga practices
The core practices of Prāṇāyāma and Yoga Nidrā are essential for mastering attention and well-being.The legalization of drugs like cannabis is a concerning trend, as substances are often misused by those with psychological distress. True fulfillment comes from being a good human, which is governed by individual attention. This control … read more »
Everyday practising is important
Spiritual progress requires consistent daily practice, not occasional effort.The journey demands integrating discipline into ordinary life, balancing responsibilities while maintaining steady effort. Merely visiting an ashram once a year is insufficient; one must practice at home, morning and evening. Proficiency develops over years, like … read more »
Practising Asanas 1
Begin with awareness in Ānanda Āsana, observing the body, breath, and mind before and after practice.Coordinate movement with breath, feeling the abdomen rise and fall. Practice āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana and Śaśā ka Āsana to activate complete yoga breathing and feel the stretching and relaxing of the spinal column. The best time … read more »
Practicing Asanas 2
A gentle yoga practice integrates postures, breath, and focused awareness to calm the mind and strengthen the body.Begin by relaxing in a comfortable position, observing the natural breath. Practice postures like Pavanamuktāsana and Vyāghrāsana with smooth, controlled movements and coordinated breathing. Maintain awareness of alignment, such as keeping the pelvis level. Vīrāsana is … read more »
Yoga treatment for panic attacks
Life is a challenging struggle, but we receive clarity and energy from the spiritual path, allowing us to rise again.Our journey provides a continual infusion of clarity for development and energy for daily life. This blessing comes from a true source of knowledge. One practical source is Prāṇāyāma, though we often underutilize it. For instance, … read more »
Practising Asanas and Pranayama
Standing āsanas demand precise alignment and conscious breath.Stand with pelvic awareness, avoiding arched lower back. Do not lock knees; imagine pubic bone drawing toward navel. Inhale, rise onto toes, stretch up; exhale down. Interlock fingers and stretch sideways without dropping the pelvis. Distribute … read more »
Practising in the garden
Yoga practice integrates āsanas and prāṇāyāma to cultivate body alignment, focused attention, and inner awareness.Begin with deep inhalation and exhalation while stretching the body. Press the low back and neck to the floor during the stretch. Bring the nose to the knee with straight legs, keeping shoulder blades down. Hold … read more »
Practising from Strilky
A standing yoga practice integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin by standing firmly, relaxing the abdomen. Practice stretches and variations of Pavan Muktāsana to build concentration. Focus awareness on different patterns of breath: abdominal, thoracic, and clavicular. Then synchronize these into one complete yogic breath, … read more »
We are one family
This spiritual home is our family, connected not by worldly karma but by surrender to the Guru.Worldly family ties are temporary bonds of past karma. Here, we form a lasting spiritual family under our Gurudeva. True connection requires complete faith and surrender from the heart, not half-hearted belief. Personal effort is essential: … read more »
Tuma saba ke dina dayala
Awaken now, for the spiritual dawn has arrived and the night of ignorance is over.Those who sleep will miss this attainment; only the awake will realize it. You must open your eyes and meditate. Procrastination is folly, as the future is unknown. Act today what is for tomorrow, and act … read more »
Yoga and Ayurveda
This is a gentle yoga practice integrating physical postures with meditative awareness.We begin by relaxing the body and observing the breath. The practice includes specific āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana for the lower back and digestion, and bicycle leg movements for circulation and knee health. All movements are to … read more »
Guided Relaxation and Gentle Movement Practice
A guided relaxation and gentle movement practice for the entire body.Begin by systematically relaxing from the shoulders down through the spine, limbs, and face. Initiate gentle movements with the arms and head. With knees bent, perform a pelvic rock forward and backward on the mat, allowing … read more »
Enjoy the movement!
Foundational āsanas and breath awareness form the base of practice.Begin with Pavanamuktāsana to release the lower back, pressing the knee to the chest with the breath. Move into Daṇḍāsana, keeping the spinal column straight. Practice head movements initiated from the lower neck, coordinating with breath … read more »
Always be in the present and go to Satsang
Enter the sacred space of satsa g with full awareness, leaving the outer world behind.This environment is a protective bubble of pure energy. Upon entering, consciously set aside all mental burdens and problems, as one leaves dirty shoes at the door. The essential practice is to be fully present in … read more »
The world needs Yoga in Daily Life
A holy place and a living teacher offer essential grace.This place is holy because God is present. Everything needed is provided. Only two such places exist in the world. A living teacher sat here; a sacred tree will be replanted. Spirituality resides here; people from … read more »
A Guru gives everything that we need
Without love, God will not come.Techniques alone fail. Duryodhana invited Krishna without love, so Krishna went to Vidura. Vidura’s wife fed banana skins with devotion. Ego and jealousy are the greatest problems. Mantras liberate the mind when practiced. The Guru-given name … read more »
Don't wait to get Mantra
The essential importance of receiving a mantra and a spiritual name.Forgive my inability to sing; I come here to learn. I am humbled by your long histories with the Guru. In speaking with many, I find a surprising lack: some family members still believe they do … read more »
We can change the world together
Conscious consumption is imperative for health and spiritual integrity.Many now consume insects and altered foods, a practice spreading globally. This causes physical harm, as foreign substances introduce problems into the body. We lack the proper enzymes to digest such matter, leading to potential blockages … read more »
Bring back the good things to India
The churning of the ocean reveals the essence of practice.Ayurveda and yoga are inseparable sister sciences, originating from the divine knowledge revealed when the nectar of immortality was sought. The story explains the emergence of Dhanvantari and the foundation of the Kumbha Mela. True practice … read more »
Ragas and basics of Ayurveda
Unity and sacred knowledge converge in Om, the elements, and the Self.Disciples gather as a family in ashrams across many countries, working and praying. The sound Om marks the universe’s inception. Dialectal shifts transform Rāma into Rām, Rāmā, or Rāmaṇ. Christian prayers conclude with Amen, Islamic with … read more »
The Space of Practice
Find your two square meters for life and death.Relax completely, aware of your body and breath. Practice āsanas to release tension and correct posture. Understand that yoga adapts to time and space, requiring guidance. Correct kyphosis to free shoulder movement. Maintain head alignment to … read more »
The Incarnation for Dharma
The incarnation occurred to protect dharma and rescue perishing souls.The divine purpose was singular: to safeguard the sacred law and liberate those facing spiritual death. This was not a complex theological argument but a statement of fundamental action. The one who was dying was thereby … read more »
When I was a child
The path requires personal action and grace, not mere waiting.We strive to connect and become better, yet many wait for life to happen. True progress comes from engaging actively. A personal history illustrates this: a father's astrological prediction, a mother's concern, and encounters with spiritual … read more »
Bhajan singing from Strilky
The experience of bathing in an endless, divine ocean of bliss is shared.The ocean of bliss is endless. It is divine. The heart contains such an ocean. Bathing occurs there. This bathing is an immersion in bliss. The bliss is without limit. The bliss is of divine nature. … read more »
A Gentle Yoga Practice
A guided yoga practice focusing on breath, alignment, and awareness.Begin by relaxing completely on the floor, connecting breath to movement. Practice Pavanamuktāsana on your back for digestion, then in a standing position for balance and focus. Maintain spinal alignment and initiate movements from the hip … read more »
A human should not kill
The heart of yoga is its universal application in daily life.This practice originated from a profound spiritual source and has spread globally. It is not confined to any single place or people. The essence is found within the human heart. The practice transcends all boundaries of … read more »
Gentle Supine Movements for Relaxation
Gentle supine movements release tension and aid digestion.Lie down and relax your legs and arms. Bring your legs together. Bend one knee to your chest and hold it while stretching the other leg. Bring that knee across your body with the opposite hand, … read more »
Practicing from Strilky
The practice is guided relaxation and synchronized movement.Lie down and make yourself very comfortable. Keep legs together, arms beside your body, palms facing upward. Remove pillows and glasses; lengthen the neck, draw the chin slightly toward the collarbone. Stabilize the lower back, pressing … read more »
The love between Guru and disciple
Sādhanā brings our inner impurities to the surface for cleansing.This process reveals our faults like jealousy and anger, but practitioners possess the awareness and discernment to address them. Ego can be used positively as necessary willpower. We are not sinners but the divine ātmā. The … read more »
Practicing led by Vishwaguruji
A relaxing movement practice for the body.Lie down with legs straight and together, hands straight back. Remain relaxed and do not adjust clothing. Bring both legs straight up, then down, keeping the body still. Place palms under shoulders, bend elbows, and raise … read more »
Bhajan evening in the Strilky Ashram
The bhajan of the caged bird reflects the soul's entrapment in karmas and qualities.A bird confined in a cave endures great suffering, crying out with pain no one comprehends. This symbolizes the soul still bound. Pain is part of life, yet one day abiding in Sat Chit Ananda is … read more »
Practice with Vishwaguruji
A relaxing practice in Ānanda Āsana involves simple lying and seated postures.The core instruction is to relax the entire body completely, from the head to the legs. Physical movements are coordinated with breath, focusing on slow inhalation and exhalation. The practice emphasizes letting go and allowing the … read more »
Bhajans evening from the Strilky Ashram
A fine shawl, a sacred motherland, a coach of the body, and a two-day meeting.A bhajan says the body is a fine shawl dyed with God's name, woven on eight lotus chakras; saints keep it spotless. Mother India is like sandalwood, a land of penance and sacred duty. Dawn blows … read more »
Blessed moments with Holy Guruji
The guru's presence is a transformative teaching beyond words.I met Gurujī but did not know Hindi, creating a perceived barrier. Yet, his storytelling was a profound lesson; he fully embodied each character, making them instantly known. That moment taught me the power of non-verbal … read more »
Happiness in the family
The surgery of the heart mirrors the spiritual path: the ego must die for true devotion to arise.The ego broadcasts greatness, but a scar cuts through that illusion. Hanumān tore his chest to reveal Rāma and Sītā, silencing all doubt about bhakti. Heart surgery kills and revives the body; Scripture says one must … read more »
Remain pure
Spiritual purity is essential in family life.Trees give pure air, revealing God’s creation. Killing and eating animals brings impurity and trouble. Indians abroad brought culture, but meat-eating now corrupts it. You must be strong and raise children with care. Children not raised … read more »
Give up eating meat completely!
The only shortcut on the spiritual path is the guru’s grace, but it requires sustained discipline and compassionate living.Intensive practice trains the mind to stay on its object, like a well-trained dog that remains when told. After years, sitting becomes easy and joyful. The atmosphere in such practice is palpable, like a church amplified … read more »
Do not eat eggs!
The path requires purity in diet and action, avoiding all animal products for health and spiritual integrity.Those who abstain from meat, eggs, and alcohol remain healthy and strong. Eating eggs causes illness and leads to hospital visits. The idea to eat mussels comes from a negative source. Do not pursue such things … read more »
Gurupurnima satsang from Strilky Ashram
Disciples share memories of encountering the spiritual master and the transformative power of the practice.Each journey is unique, yet all converge at the master's feet, finding life's purpose and profound personal change. Many came seeking answers to life's meaning, liberation from suffering, or spiritual leadership they felt missing. Encounters with … read more »
We can bring Yoga back to India
A teacher addresses long-time disciples about spiritual continuity and practice.Generations of families have followed this path. The work is to share spiritual gifts with all, including those who have passed on or cannot be present. The core instruction is to practice yoga in daily life. … read more »
Live pure life and be happy
Unity is found through purity and practical spirituality.We are all brothers and sisters, and also gurus and masters. Many swamis are here, but all are swamis. Mātājī has great power, doing spiritual work across countries. Purity means no meat, no alcohol. Some have … read more »
Always we should know that we are human
The human originates from Śiva, who is seated within.From the one came two—the masculine and feminine principles—and from this, all real humans are to arise. The human duty is to ascend toward light, not descend into animal forms through negative actions like killing. All … read more »
A New World Begins
A new dawn for humanity is here, set in motion for the whole world.Write something new every day with these new words. A verse has come, and the children will bring the new. You have done this work, and it is now placed within everyone. Become human again. Before … read more »
Bhajans from Poprad
Life is a vast ocean; the goal is to find the right direction and reach the harbor.The world is an illusion, a dream, and a person clinging to it is like a captain sailing aimlessly. To attain self-knowledge, seek a true guru. Upon finding such a one, fear not in the ocean, … read more »
If you want to go to God don't eat meat
The practice of purity and compassion is universal, rooted in non-violence.Life feeds on life within nature's cycle, yet the highest being should not consume another. The sacredness of all life calls for avoiding exploitation. Observing dairy practices reveals the taking of milk meant solely for the … read more »