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Practice from Strilky
The practice integrates bodily stretching, Aśvinī Mudrā, and Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma.Feel the whole body from toes to head. Stretch hands to the side, palms up, bring them to the chest. Inhale, hold the breath, stretch hands, exhale to the heart. Repeat slowly. Inhale, hands up and … read more »
Sakar and nirakar
Consciousness is unbroken and present everywhere, pervading all beings and things.We repeatedly gather to connect with this source, receiving subtle guidance and blessings beyond verbal instruction. The practices shared here are a rare grace, often requiring lifetimes to access. A story illustrates this seeking: a ferryman, … read more »
Our fate can always change
Observing the subtle body reveals the flow of destiny.You must learn this powerful spiritual practice for the foot soles and palms. Over years, it changes your life. The constellation connected to our palms and foot soles shows where things are going and coming from. … read more »
Give everything, so not to hold
The path of spiritual training is arduous and requires total surrender to the guru's discipline.True bhajans from saints are profound, not mere entertainment. Spiritual wealth, unlike material possessions, cannot be stolen. A guru tests disciples through deprivation and instruction, like withholding desired fruit to teach deeper satisfaction. The journey is … read more »
We should be worthy to be a human
Human life is a divine gift for spiritual elevation, not for harm.All beings, from unseen creatures to elephants, are God's life, sustained by water and air. The human purpose is to understand how to live, love, and merge with God, avoiding fighting and killing. External beauty is … read more »
Invocations to the Supreme Gurus
Invocation of the Supreme Gurus aligns the devotee with the lineage of enlightened masters.Each name embodies a distinct facet of the ultimate reality. The sound “Oṁ” precedes the salutation, grounding the utterance in primordial vibration. “Boli” and “Bolye” signify the act of speaking or proclaiming with intent. “Śrī Dīp … read more »
Bhajan evening in Strilky Ashram
The spiritual path is obscured by illusion and mental confusion.Worldly sorrows and sin cause the mind to tremble, requiring divine salvation. The practice of yoga is itself declared a dreamlike illusion, a confusion born from a fundamental error. One who is attached to mere words … read more »
Live your days spiritually
A spiritual day begins with conscious morning practices.Upon waking, affirm your humanity, recognizing this identity prevents harm. Honor both your biological mother and the Earth Mother. Touch water to connect with prāṇa, the life force. Then approach your altar for worship. Respect all … read more »
Suffering makes us strong
The divine descends into suffering to bear the pain of the world.In the difficult age of Kali, all beings endure hardship. Even divine incarnations like Kṛṣṇa and Jesus underwent profound suffering, demonstrating this universal condition. An old man's story illustrates how worldly success fades into loneliness and … read more »
Vajra nadi is the basis of our life
The discourse centers on the Vajranāḍī, the iron nerve, and sacred practices.Vajranāḍī is the iron nerve running through the spinal column to the brain. It is the nerve of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. Keeping it healthy brings strength, long life, and peace. Wooden sandals between toes and … read more »
We should also be clean inside
The essence of sādhanā is to walk the good path through practice, listening, and meditation.Human life is a rare opportunity given by God. The soul has taken many forms across countless lives, yet all beings are fundamentally equal, differing only in manifestation. Just as a single drop and the vast … read more »
Give yoga further!
The seed of yoga is within you; now you become the teacher.After being a student, you become the teacher. You will carry yoga into the whole world. Pass it on to others; create three or four yoga teachers. Teach in your village, city, or home. Take two … read more »
Our uniform is important
Cherish each moment and the fellowship of spiritual practice.Time is profoundly precious; a single second can contain a full life, for the vital force departs and returns in an instant. These days were spent in peaceful, communal spiritual practice, distinct from worldly gatherings. A … read more »
Shiva and Shakti
Śiva and Śakti are one, and their union teaches the power of sa kalpa, especially in Kali Yuga.Śiva had no mother, no father. From his left side Śakti emerged. Śakti means power. Both are equal, not inferior. In Kali Yuga, marriage vows are broken, children left suffering. Śakti was rejected at a gathering … read more »
Yogic Practice Session: Bārikhāṭu Praṇām and Prāṇāyāma
This session covers Bārīkhaṭu Praṇām and Prāṇāyāma.Sit in Vajrāsana. Perform Bārīkhaṭu Praṇām five or fifteen times. Sit straight for Prāṇāyāma. Inhale slowly into the stomach, then the lungs. Exhale from up to down; do not empty the stomach immediately from below. Feel … read more »
The relation between mother and child
The heart's warmth is the divine love that animates all care and protection.This inner blessing is like a mother's voice speaking within a child. All creatures, from cows to birds, instinctively protect and warm their young. This nurturing impulse points to a deeper, spiritual heart within humans, called … read more »
Relaxation led by Vishwaguruji
A guided relaxation and breath practice begins with complete surrender.Lie down and relax your entire being from head to toe. Feel your body in oneness, like floating on water. Relax the stomach, heart, and every part without conscious effort. Observe the natural breath through the … read more »
Manva Dhire Dhire Cal
Posture affects health, and yoga practice sustains well-being.Sitting incorrectly compresses the stomach, causing it to protrude. Yoga practitioners typically maintain good health and form. Observing extreme physical conditions elsewhere highlights this contrast. The practice brings steadiness. Grace guides the spiritual journey. A seeker … read more »
Practising yoga techniques with Vishwaguruji
Aśvinī Mudrā is practiced for purification and to awaken energy along the spine.Sit with a straight spine, knees down if possible, leaning slightly forward with the chin toward the chest. Perform Aśvinī Mudrā by contracting on the inhalation and relaxing on the exhalation. The vibration travels the spinal … read more »
Memories and experiences on the yoga path
The divine master's presence is perfect completeness, the source of supreme wisdom and love.A devotee from America returned after twelve long years, her heart dancing with joy. She remembered receiving mantra initiation twenty-five years ago. After a call, she helped start an ashram in Atlanta in 1999. Yoga in … read more »
Practising Asana and Pranayama
A guided relaxation and pranayama session.Lie down with hands beside the body and legs slightly apart. Close the eyes and feel the entire body from toes to head. Inhale through the nostrils and exhale through the mouth comfortably. Sit up and … read more »
We can easily destroy our good karma
Spiritual practice requires constant inner work and alignment, not merely external actions.The seat is elevated to see everyone clearly, which also naturally straightens the spine. Hard work on this place continues, though it is borrowed and requires great effort. Projects succeed only when aligned with a higher … read more »
Practice: Raising the Kundalini
Karmayoga is the highest yoga.Those who do karma become the highest yogis. Students work hard, listening and practicing. Three very high yogic techniques are now given. Children may stay, but some matters are not for them. Sit comfortably; if thirsty, … read more »
Practising wth Vishwaguruji
The session refines inner awareness through mudras, breath, and focused posture.Sit very straight, resting on the buttocks, palms on knees, knees down, chin tucked to the chest. Bring attention to the heart center and practice Aśvinī Mudrā with smooth contraction and relaxation. Let the breath flow … read more »
We are life itself
Life is sacred and permeates all existence.Spiritual atmosphere is present everywhere through guides and sacred images. The Himalayas and places like Mount Kailāśa hold this essence. The entire Earth is alive; even soil teems with unseen life. Our own body is not … read more »
Roots are different
The supreme principle is non-violence, which is the highest dharma.Anger destroys spiritual progress, like breaking a vessel of water at the doorstep. Life is fragile and can end suddenly. We must purify our heart and mind to avoid rebirth. Spiritual practice requires the Guru's grace. … read more »
Prayer will reach our chakras
The instrument of life must be understood and handled with care, beginning with the study of chakras and kuṇḍalinī from the roots.Any instrument, whether a machine, a horse, or the human body, requires a knowledgeable handler. A horse is a great animal and a friend, sensing fear and responding with care if treated with respect. The human … read more »
Practice
Posture, Aśvinī Mudrā, and mantra recitation are guided.Stand with hands on chest, knees slightly bent. Sit down and rise, bend forward, then sit back. This protects the knees. Settle into meditation posture, sitting upright with stomach drawn in, spinal column erect. Place your … read more »
Amrit Sagar
The bhajan Prakāś Puñj Amṛt Sāgar contains the whole cosmos.It was composed by Holī Gurujī in a brief span, capturing the entire universe. The first word Prakāś means light, the light of the Ātmā and Paramātmā. When a child is born, light enters the home. … read more »
The basic qualities of our chakras
Hidden powers reside within the human being, mapped through the chakras.The Mūlādhāra Cakra holds karmic destiny and the dormant Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. Life's direction is determined in the Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra, shaped by choosing sādhanā over consumption. Through practice, three powers awaken: prāṇa-śakti, dhāraṇā-śakti, and chaitanya-śakti. These are … read more »
We should overcome fear
The essence of fragrance, or Sugandha, signifies inner purity and the pervasive influence of goodness.A good person, like a fragrance, perfumes their entire surroundings. This principle extends from personal cleanliness and diet to one's spiritual state. What we consume affects our subtle body and even our smell; purity in food … read more »
Spirituality leads you to God
The lineage of spiritual knowledge originates in ancient wisdom, yet its essence is often lost.This knowledge flows from Śiva through sages like Alakpurījī and is preserved in scriptures like the Vedas and Purāṇas. In a purer age, people dedicated themselves to this study and lived accordingly. Over time, this dedication … read more »
Sri Vishwaguruji Jayanti Anniversary
A satsang celebrates the 76th birth anniversary of Viśvagurujī.Forty-four years ago, when first met, he resided in a small room with one window and already planned the Om Ashram. His vision was clear and far-sighted. Holy Gurujī sent him to spread India’s wisdom and … read more »
We don't know where we will go
This is a holy place where purity is maintained and prayers are offered three times daily.Here, no meat, alcohol, or chemicals are allowed. The world faces a disease; many die each day, so we protect ourselves carefully. Animals and the forest are untouched, so we examine our food, water, and lifestyle. … read more »
Guru is the first
Continue your sādhana for life.Your practice creates waves of energy that expand across the earth. Seva is the greatest practice; it uplifts completely when performed without any sense of "I gave you." Your life follows four stages: student, householder, forest … read more »
Chanting AUM
The practice is to chant oṃ from the navel to the sahasrāra through seven stations.Sit in vajrāsana. Perform five rounds of prāṇāyāma with the mantra oṃ. Direct the sound from the navel upward through seven steps to the crown. Return the sound to the navel afterward. Close the eyes to … read more »
Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi Anniversary
The eternal spiritual lineage descends from Śiva through great beings across the ages.This lineage flows through generations. Great yogis and ṛṣis performed intense tapasyā, often in places like the Himalayas. They transcended physical limitations, achieving an astral existence or mokṣa, remaining as unseen protectors. Human civilization has evolved … read more »
Post-Meal Breathing and Relaxation Exercise
Post-meal breathing settles food comfortably in the stomach.Relax the stomach; food has been in the body only about two hours. Lie down, hands beside body. Inhale through both nostrils from the lower abdomen, exhale through the mouth without forcing. Generate warmth, not coolness. … read more »
Try to open your heart
Happiness and yoga are about opening the heart and clearing small misunderstandings that cause lifelong unhappiness.Birds are happy every day in their nests, while humans find only brief happiness during festivities. Silence and relaxation open the heart. Yoga aims to keep body and being healthy, happy, relaxed. Unhappiness arises from small, … read more »
Guided Relaxation and Prāṇāyāma Practice
A guided practice for relaxation and breath awareness.Begin by relaxing the body completely. Lie down and release tension from the toes to the head. Breathe normally and observe the breath. Focus on the stomach and navel, allowing them to relax fully with each … read more »
Spirituality is without meat and alcohol
Milk is a primary source of prāṇa, essential for health.It comes from mothers—human, cow, buffalo, goat, or camel. From milk comes yogurt, then butter, then ghee, the essence that nourishes the body. The quality of the milk depends on the animal's health and feed; pure … read more »
How to teach Yoga in Daily Life?
Yoga must progress step by step from physical practice to spiritual understanding.Practicing only physical movement is insufficient, yet without movement, health suffers. Beginners should not be mixed with advanced students, just as kindergarten is separate from primary school. A structured, step-by-step system is essential. Yoga leads to … read more »
How did creation begin?
Yoga is the vast unity of all existence, encompassing every path and every life.You arrive not tired, for this spiritual atmosphere provides energy. We gather from different paths, becoming one in purpose to advance our spirituality day by day. Yoga is not merely physical practice; it is the unity … read more »
Guru brings us to the liberation
The spiritual power of early morning is essential for health and liberation.Waking before sunrise is a profound spiritual practice. Great beings advise against eating after sunset and emphasize rising before the sun. The predawn humidity on grass is considered Amṛta, a sustaining nectar. Walking barefoot on this … read more »
Believe or not believe in God is your choice
Fasting and disciplined eating are foundational for health and spiritual progress.Specific days are designated for eating once or abstaining from food, with water permitted. This practice aligns the body and supports digestion. Modern habits of constant eating and consuming heavy meals, especially meat and alcohol late … read more »
Practising pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Morning practice integrates posture, breath, and environmental purity.A straight spine with knees grounded relaxes the lungs and stomach, aiding digestion. Slouching forces the stomach outward, creating problems. Periodically stretch when working. Sit with hands on knees, shoulders back, and spine slightly forward to … read more »
A Satsang Gathering: Bhajans, Prasad, and Reflections
A satsang gathering moves through bhajans, prasad distribution, and spontaneous instructions.The bhajan is very nice and has been heard many times. This bhajan comes from Brahmānandajī, Śivānandajī, Ma gilālajī, Ma galānandjī, Lalanandjī, and others. Everyone, eat the prasāda. Otherwise, so many ants will come. It is … read more »
Practising kryja technic with Vishwaguruji
A guidance on the practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma.Sit in Siddhāsana or Vajrāsana with a straight back. Place the hands on the thighs or knees, keeping the elbows straight. Bow the head to bring the chin near the collarbones. Inhale slowly through both nostrils, … read more »
Live in a natural way
This place is a sanctuary of purity and spiritual well-being.It is full of prāṇa and very good for health, as our environment here is clean and free from chemicals. The natural water flows, the healthy trees, and the pure air create a healing atmosphere. People … read more »
Listen to Vishwaguruji in your language
Service requires meticulous care for both instruments and integrity in charitable work.Broadcasting teachings globally necessitates translation technology, allowing many languages to be accessed. Instruments are sensitive and require dedicated, skilled persons for maintenance to ensure longevity. Financial support for aid is managed with strict transparency; funds are … read more »