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Gurudev can make You a Paras
The annual world parikramā honors the holy planet where the formless God manifests through the elements.All creatures offer prayer, both silent and loud. The cry of a suffering animal is its prayer. Great saints possess transparent vision of all three times; their words are unchangeable truth. To understand this Guru Vākya, … read more »
Around the world - Surya Namaskar, Zagreb, CRO
Surya Namaskāra integrates posture, cakra concentration, and mantra for holistic purification.This classical yoga sequence is best performed at sunrise or sunset, honoring the sun as a life-giving deity. The practice involves precise physical movements, each linked to a specific cakra and breath. Quality is paramount: perfect … read more »
The Unity of Śiva and Śakti: Consciousness and Its Liberation
Śiva consciousness is the ever-awakened consciousness within all, the goal of merging individual consciousness into the cosmic.This union is yoga. Human intellect, distinct among creatures, requires education. Education shapes habits and destiny, for good or ill. Cultural and spiritual education are vital. Spiritual education provides the higher human mission: God-realization. Modern culture … read more »
Twenty five years of YIDL in Croatia
The spiritual lineage of Śrī Alakh Purījī Siddha Pīṭha brings the light of yoga to the world.This lineage descends from ancient Himalayan sages. Śrī Dev Purījī established an āśrama in Rajasthan in the late 19th century. His disciple was Bhagavān Śrī Deep Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, who taught that all beings carry a divine … read more »
The Mahāsamādhi of Śrī Devapurījī
Today is the Mahāsamādhi day of Śrī Devapurījī, a liberated master.He lived hidden in the Himalayas and was a member of a group of siddhas who can materialize and dematerialize at will. He possessed the qualities of Śiva: purity, consciousness, and the power to liberate. He … read more »
The Life and Miracles of Devpurījī
Devpurījī was a being of complete oneness, an incarnation of Śiva who attained Cosmic Consciousness.He embodied divine power through miracles and a profound unity with nature. He had no shadow or footprints, and no photograph could capture him; he instructed devotees to see him in the sun. He restored dead … read more »
On Devapurījī
Devapurījī is our Satguru, an incarnation of Śiva, the self-manifested Svayaṃbhū principle.Incarnations descend by free will to liberate beings bound by karma, appearing in human form but possessing all divine powers naturally. He was a miraculous child who went to the Himalayas, joining the Siddhas—perfected yogīs beyond … read more »
Around the world - Yoga for children CRO
Yoga practice is a circle from intention to breath.We begin with a sa kalpa, a silent wish repeated three times. Daily life turns attention outward, but yoga asks us to observe inward: our body, position, and feelings. There is no competition; challenges are personal, … read more »
Around the world - Khatu pranam
A praṇāma is a greeting and a practice that transforms energy.It aligns the spinal column and expels impurities, cleansing the entire system. This work is prepared through breath control, mantras, and energetic concentration. The practice requires the transformation of both the individual and the place itself. … read more »
Swamijis Public Lecture from Novi Sad, Serbia
Life is a state of hunger, a universal longing for happiness and love.From the beginning, two forces exist within creation: divine positive energy and negative demonic energy, perpetually in conflict. Above these is knowledge, which harmonizes them when attained. This wisdom reveals our temporary existence as guests on … read more »
Swamijis closing Lecture in Belgrade, Serbia
The Sun's sacred energy is central to health and spiritual practice.The first morning ray, Uṣā, imbues water kept in a copper pot, creating a potent drink called Uṣā Pāna. This practice is considered supreme medicine. Different solar positions throughout the day hold distinct meanings, reflected in … read more »
Swamijis Morning Lecture, Belgrade, Serbia
Health rests on three pillars: diet, prāṇāyāma, and āsana.Illness is largely connected to diet, an addiction of quantity over need. Reduce intake by sixty to seventy percent gradually; this cultivates healthy hunger, not craving. Proper quantity brings energy, strengthens immunity, and allows the body … read more »
Swamijis evening Satsang, Belgrade, Serbia
Yoga integrates ancient wisdom into modern existence.Ancient wisdom is perfect and reveals the sustainable, God-made world. Modern knowledge is imperfect, describing the unsustainable, man-made world. Human manipulation of nature, through genetic techniques and greed, creates imbalance and disease. True wisdom lies not … read more »
Opening of the Yoga Weekend Seminar in Belgrade, Serbia
The cultivation of viveka, or spiritual discernment, is the essential foundation for liberation.This discernment distinguishes reality from unreality, truth from distraction. It is the nectar churned from the inner ocean of mind and intellect. Without viveka, all efforts are in vain; one remains a slave to the senses, … read more »
Swamijis Public Lecture in Belgrade, Serbia
Ancient wisdom provides guidance for modern life.The fundamental struggle arises from attachment to the body, which is impermanent and a source of fear. All creatures share this fear and the master of hunger. Life consumes life in a sustainable cycle. Humans possess … read more »
World Peace Prayer in Umag
A gathering for peace through prayer and commitment to non-violence.We are on the Adriatic coast, holding candles and offering prayers for global peace, harmony, health, and love. We pray to live together in mutual understanding, to never cause pain to any creature, and to stand … read more »
Closing satsang from Umag, Croatia
A ten-day gathering provided a profound opportunity for purification and release.Such extended immersion allows deep healing, akin to a sustained treatment that strengthens one's spiritual constitution. The practice of trāṭak, focusing on a flame, releases accumulated tensions and stress. This focused vision is a means to … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (9/9)
A morning sādhana sequence integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin by warming the body with gentle stretches and deep breathing. Practice foundational āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana and Marjaryāsana to activate the spine and muscles. Flow through a warming sequence, coordinating each motion with inhalation and exhalation. … read more »
World peace and present situation - summit
Non-violence is the foundation of lasting peace and personal transformation.The tree is a profound symbol of non-violence. It stands rooted, offering shade and fruit without retaliation, enduring all seasons. This principle requires deep, collective effort. True change begins within; one must embody the peace they … read more »
Day of Non-Violence for World Peace - Umag, Croatia
This gathering commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring Mahātmā Gandhi's legacy.The event, organized by the Śrī Svāmī Madhavānanda World Peace Council, continues a tradition of peace prayers begun in 2001. Hundreds assemble on the coast to share dialogue, plant a peace tree, and light candles. The … read more »
The Power of Will and the Practice of Trāṭak
The path to liberation requires overcoming destructive habits and cultivating willpower through personal discipline.Habits govern life, imprisoning individuals in unhealthy patterns. Freedom depends solely on oneself; one must decide to change. The world is filled with trouble, primarily from violence within families. Harmony arises from mutual respect between husband … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia
Gentle forward bends and backbends allow for intimate discovery of the body's condition and needs.Practice in tune with the body, dedicating the effort to the higher self. Use supports to create firm foundations, focusing on creating length and space. Work with the breath to soften and explore the corners of … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 1st of October
Yoga, the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, is a blessing of wisdom bestowed by Śiva.The retreat on the Adriatic coast offers nature’s abundance and harmony. God Śiva, Param Yogeśvara, gave this secret knowledge to Pārvatī, not for all but for the rare. A fish overheard, and upon dying was born … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
A guided practice of meditation, yoga, and pranayama.Chant Om to begin. Withdraw awareness inside, focusing on the body's stillness, each breath, and the mantra. Be present. Feel the heart center and repeat the mantra there, feeling the presence and love of the guide. … read more »
The Fourfold Path of Karma: Body, Mind, Speech, and Wealth
Karma operates through four channels: body, mind, speech, and wealth.Whatever is done with the body, good or bad, returns as reaction. The reaction may be stronger than the action. Thoughts are already karma; they travel out and come back like a boomerang. The look of … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice from Umag, Croatia
Afternoon sādhanā guides through a sequence of āsanas and prāṇāyāma, emphasizing the connection between breath, movement, and awareness.Begin seated in Vajrāsana, focusing on relaxation with each exhalation. Proceed through postures like Marjariāsana, Hasta Uttānāsana, and Ākarṇāsana, coordinating each movement with the breath. The effect of each posture depends entirely on the practitioner's awareness … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia
The ocean of consciousness is our eternal resting place, and enlightenment is the realization of oneness.The entire world is alive with consciousness, from the ocean to the stones. Modern comforts have not brought peace, unlike past times of harmony. Great beings like Buddha renounced everything to seek truth. Enlightenment is not … read more »
Guided Meditation and Yoga Practice: Resting in the Heart’s Light
Resting in the heart’s light through relaxation, breath awareness, and inner focus.Relax the body completely. Observe the breath without influence. Then slightly deepen the inhalation. Exhalation happens automatically. Imagine inhaling light that purifies and nourishes. Exhale tension and unwanted qualities. This light is prāṇa, subtle and refreshing. … read more »
Building an Ashram and Spreading the Light: Updates from Australia and the United Nations
An ashram is being established in the Australian wilderness to serve as a center for practice and community.Yoga in Daily Life is active across the nation's major cities, with practitioners teaching in diverse community settings from schools to prisons. The organization holds a consultative status at the United Nations, representing an opportunity to … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 29th of September
Yoga in Daily Life: Āsana and Prāṇāyāma Practice.Begin in Ānandāsana: lie on the back, palms upward, double breathing. Stretch the whole body. Rub palms together, warm the face. Practice twisting postures: with bent legs, lower to the left, head to the right, shoulders … read more »
Yoga for children Umag, Croatia
Yoga for young children is a practice of playful movement and imaginative storytelling.Sessions are brief, lasting around thirty minutes, to match their attention. Parents are included to create a shared, supportive experience. The practice incorporates simple postures, animal imitations, and breath awareness. A story illustrates transformation through poses, … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (5/9)
A guided practice integrating Sūrya Namaskār, āsanas, Prāṇāyāma, and meditation.Begin with Sūrya Namaskār, synchronizing breath and movement to generate warmth. Feel its influence on body, breath, and mind. Practice dynamic movements to deepen postures, adjusting speed to warm the body. Then practice Kāṭha Praṇām to … read more »
The Strength of Hanumān and the Power of Fasting
Hanumānjī embodies inner strength, wisdom, devotion, and discipline.Fasting on his day develops willpower, health, and spiritual focus, not mere ritual eating. True fasting controls the senses, especially taste, to build self-mastery and remember one's purpose. It is a universal practice for cleansing and … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 28th of September 2010
The practice builds physical strength and flexibility through āsanas, then mental strength through prāṇāyāma.Begin with lateral stretches and Hare pose for abdominal massage. Move into Cobra pose, emphasizing thoracic extension. Keep the navel down if lower back discomfort arises. Lower heels fully in forward bends to stretch leg backs. … read more »
Morning satsang from Umag, Croatia
The individual soul must merge with universal consciousness.Śiva is the self-manifested consciousness, the essence of the universe. From this consciousness emerges the creative principle. The soul journeys through the elements, with water as the primary medium of life, containing the Viṣṇu principle. The … read more »
Morning Yoga Practice: Āsanas and Prāṇāyāma
Morning yoga practice integrates āsanas and prāṇāyāma to awaken the body.Begin with deep inhalation and exhalation, raising the upper body from the floor to stretch the neck and activate abdominal muscles. Shoulder stretches release tension in the shoulder girdle, preparing for later activity. In catuṣ pādāsana, … read more »
The Power of Giving
Giving is a power that can elevate or destroy.True giving is an act of non-violence, the highest principle of yoga. It means causing no pain—physical, mental, or emotional—to any being. Every thought or action that causes trouble returns to you multiplied by the law … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
A practice for vitality, moving from Marjari to Bhuṇamānāsana.Begin with Marjari to wake the back: on all fours, inhale arching up, exhale rounding the back, coordinating breath for ten cycles. Elbows-down variation follows—press elbows away while rounding. Then turn to one side, look over … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
Morning meditation by the sea reveals the ocean’s holiness.All rivers flow into the ocean, carrying holy dust from saints' feet across all lands and times. The ocean holds many divine powers and consciousnesses. Silently repeat a personal wish or pray for forgiveness. After breakfast, … read more »
Morning Yoga Sādhanā: Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, and Inner Stillness
Morning Yoga Sādhanā unites āsana, prāṇāyāma, and inner stillness during Brahmamuhūrta.Feel the whole body on the floor, press the lower back down. Bicycle the legs with ankle rotation, then relax. Twist knees to one side, head opposite, with breath. In Pavanamuktāsana, press thigh to chest, keep … read more »
The Path of Humility and Example
The path is shown through personal example, not words.Teaching without a guru's lineage leads to ego and slipping away. Remember "Nāhaṁkartā, Prabhudīpakartā"—you are not the doer. If surroundings view yoga poorly, the fault lies with the practitioner's example, not others. Changing others is impossible; … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 26th of september
Afternoon Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia, on the 26th of September
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 26th of September
The sun holds profound healing power and spiritual significance.The first ray at sunrise, Uṣṇe, purifies negative energies. Uṣā Pāna means drinking copper-vessel water at dawn, then walking for five to ten minutes. This practice aids high blood pressure, stomach ailments, and headaches. The body … read more »
Guided Yoga Practice with Āsanas, Prāṇāyāma, and Mantra
The practice integrates āsana, prāṇāyāma, and mantra.Lie in Ānanda Āsana and relax. Stretch, then cycle legs at your own rhythm. Sense warmth at Maṇipūra Cakra. Sit in Vajrāsana for Mārjārī. Focus on movement, then on breath. Feel the flexibility of the spine. … read more »
Swamijis evening satsang, Umag, 25th of September
The search for eternal truth reveals Brahman as the only reality; the world is illusion, and time is mighty.Brahman is everlasting divine consciousness, pervading all. Everything manifests from, exists in, and dissolves back into Brahman. The ocean and wave are inseparable; waves are motion, which becomes emotion born of ignorance. Conflicts arise in the … read more »
Morning Yoga Sādhanā on the Beach
Practice Yoga in Daily Life, first level, with second-level exercises, beginning with warm-ups.Begin with Mṛjāvanam in Daṇḍāsana: interlace fingers, circle right and left with deep breaths. Next, stretch arms by spreading fingers, tucking thumb, making fists five times. Circle hands three times at shoulder height. Palms up, move … read more »
Opening Satsang from Umag, CRO
Awakening spiritual potential requires motivation, knowledge, and inspiration.You possess great spiritual energy. Progress depends on mastering your own thoughts, for happiness and unhappiness originate from within. Your body is the temple of your dharma, and the soul is here to fulfill this human … read more »
Public lecture about Kumbha Mela, Zagreb
The Kumbha Melā offers a glimpse into eternal wisdom.Sanskrit is a language that engages the whole mind, connecting to ancient knowledge. India gave birth to languages, spirituality, and education. The Kumbha Melā originates from the churning of the cosmic ocean, from which emerged fourteen … read more »
Public lecture from Sarajevo
Yoga is the science of life for well-being, uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness.Real happiness is good health, which cannot be bought but gained through disciplined practice. Āyurveda teaches that nourishment, environment, behavior, and thoughts govern health. Illness first attacks the subtle energy body before manifesting physically. While allopathic … read more »
The Universal Path of Yoga
Yoga is the universal science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, standing above all religions.It is the ancient principle of balance and harmony in the universe, uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This science was given for the well-being of all creatures. The human life is a rare opportunity to … read more »