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The infinite love and blessing of Vishwaguruji
The Guru is the only one near God and understands all.You are all brothers and sisters. God has done everything well, providing this space. The Guru is the highest and will do everything. God resides within you; your true nature is happiness. The beautiful pillars signify … read more »
Organic farming in Netherlands
A farm's journey from industrial production to living in harmony with nature.The operation shifted from unprofitable mass cultivation to a diverse, organic system. This includes greenhouses using rainwater and biological pest controls. A large food forest integrates vegetables, fruit trees, and nitrogen-fixing plants. The focus is on … read more »
The True Pilgrimage
The true pilgrimage is to the Guru's feet.The aim of all pilgrimage is where the Guru lives. At those feet, disciples cross the river of wisdom. Reaching that presence brings immense bliss. The Guru comes to liberate, not merely to provide comfort. Longing … read more »
A Tapestry of Devotional Prayers and Bhajans
A teaching on inner light, non-dual realization, and steadfast practice.The teaching presents the path to the inner light and non-dual realization. Kindle the heart's flame with the divine light. Dispelling darkness, unite the individual light with the universal. The Satguru's direction reveals the true Self … read more »
The Inner Longing and the Practice of Om
The inner longing for joy turns one inside through Om.We are always searching for everlasting joy, safety, peace. Saints say, go inside. Mīrābāī cries out, “I cannot live without you.” Creation came out of Om. Saints know this Aum secret and abide in bliss, that … read more »
The Spiritual Significance of Bhajans: Surrender, Awakening, and Union
The spiritual significance of bhajans is surrender, awakening, and union.Lay the whole burden of life in the Divine's hands. Live in the world selflessly, pure as a lotus on water. The body is a fine shawl, born with divine breath, but ignorance stains it. Through … read more »
Mana Mana Mohana Satguru Shyam
The prayer of devotion gives gratitude, perceives God everywhere, and asks for sevā.Devotion is born from heartfelt gratitude, repeatedly offered in humble thanksgiving. Through this gratitude, perception sharpens until the divine is seen in all directions. Wherever the eyes turn, the sacred presence reveals itself as the only … read more »
The teaching of Bhajans
Longing for the guru is the sweet pain of devotion.Singing a bhajan when unhappy is contrary to some instruction. Yet the heart aches with absence. Painful love is good. A saint said if love's pain were known, a warning would be proclaimed, but the sweetness … read more »
Enjoy
The essence of practice is confidence in the path, not reliance on external numbers or objects.Modern life creates constant availability, a golden chain. It is vital to disconnect, as nothing is so important the world will collapse. Collective unconsciousness influences behavior; awareness allows one to resist trends. Do not seek meaning … read more »
Be joyful
The Guru's light manifests on earth as pure knowledge, requiring a living guide for correct spiritual practice.This divine principle, the Guru Tattva, is the same in all true teachers, yet disciples share an intimate, familial connection with their own. The guru's physical form is a vessel for this light; entering its radiant … read more »
The Call Beyond Stubbornness
The call is to move beyond the stubborn, negative mind that obscures the Self.This stubbornness is a deep-seated resistance, a refusal to see what is. It is the ego's fortress, built from fear and the desire to be separate. You cling to your suffering, to your small story, because … read more »
Pranayama and flute music
Prāṇāyāma and the inner flute reveals purification and resonance.Prāṇāyāma is not about counting rounds. A beginner finishes twenty breaths in three minutes. With relaxation, the breath slows naturally, from twelve to five per minute. Use a timer, not a fixed count. Observe the rhythm … read more »
Take the responsibility of your life
The path of yoga requires abandoning excuses to take full responsibility for one's life.People consistently lie to appear better, blaming trauma, astrology, or external conditions to avoid change. This excuses reveals weakness and a lack of self-control. A true yogī rises above all such circumstances, transforming even the worst … read more »
How came Vishwaguruji to Hungary first
The first meeting with a master is a pivotal moment of grace.A suggestion came to invite a true yogi. Contact was made through an intermediary who relayed the master's location. Persistent requests finally led to an invitation. The arrival was simple, met at a train station. Hospitality … read more »
You are the helper of everyone
The mantra "Oṃ Aki Rāchanā Śarīra" points to the uncreated body of Consciousness, not the physical form.This true nature is the eternal, unchanging Self that was never born and will never die. Chanting is not an invocation to something external but an affirmation of one's own reality. It dissolves identification with the … read more »
Cetana Ka Cilka Swami Ne
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Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi Celebration from Vep
Preparation is essential to receive spiritual energy and attain Mahāsamādhi.A saint blessing a stone daily illustrates that grace alone does not transform without readiness. In the presence of strong spiritual energy, an unprepared individual falls asleep like a fuse switching off. The human system resembles … read more »
The spiritual family
The quality of our era is determined by our inner state.While some lament this age, it offers unique tools like rapid travel and distant connection. The key is to extract only the nourishing essence from the vast information, like the swan separating milk from water. Our … read more »
Jivatma and anandamaya kosha
The five kośas are interconnected layers that veil the divine Ātmā.The Annamaya kośa is the physical body, accessible through practices like āsanas and kriyās. Purification does not isolate one kośa; all influence each other. Prāṇamaya and Manomaya kośas have distinct structures described in Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras. … read more »
Nadis and pranayama
Understanding prāṇāyāma begins with the nāḍīs.The Prāṇamaya Kośa has its own anatomy of 72,000 nāḍīs, with three main ones: Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā. Iḍā connects to the left nostril, the mind, and emotion, symbolized by the ever-changing moon. Pi galā … read more »
In the cave of Sri Alakhpuriji
The disciple's bliss arises solely from the Guru's grace.A story illustrates this truth. Initially, entry into a sacred cave was restricted. Permission was granted for meditation inside. The initial feeling of specialness was present. The intense cold within the cave eventually overcame that feeling. … read more »
We got from Vishwaguruji pure knowledge
The knowledge received is pure and requires deep, patient digestion, not quick consumption.Revisiting teachings reveals new understanding as one changes through practice. Writing, especially transcribing mantras slowly, deepens absorption and calms the mind. Respect for sacred texts is essential, as the value one assigns dictates the benefit received. … read more »
Use your common sense!
Discerning Guru Vākya with common sense is essential.When a Guru speaks, the answer is often for the person asking, not for everyone. Hearing a reply meant for another does not make it Guru Vākya for you. Direct personal instruction from the Guru is … read more »
What is excellent against stress
Do not suppress problems but face them with awareness and laughter.Pushing down fears or unwanted thoughts gives them strength, as they gather similar energies and eventually erupt uncontrollably. Sharing difficulties, especially through laughter, disarms them. Real spirituality is filled with joy, not solemnity. Techniques like yoga, … read more »
After death, everything is counted
The inner flame leads to divine consciousness.God is within the body, not outside. A flame in the heart departs through eleven points: two eyes, two nostrils, two ears, mouth, urination and excretion organs, and the crown. Every action and thought is recorded … read more »
Our relationship with the Guru
The eternal spiritual lineage flows from the Satya Yuga to the present.The guru paramparā is an unbroken succession from one guru to the next. This lineage originates from Śiva and the Satya Yuga, the age of truth where all beings lived in harmony. From that age comes … read more »
We have to become united in Oneness
Destiny guides all beings to their rightful place.Every creature, from birds to humans, follows a path determined by divine will. Life is a temporary journey where the individual soul, like a drop of water, ultimately seeks to merge with the universal ocean. All … read more »
Take God in your heart
The path to the divine requires purity and correct spiritual lineage.Modern science is great but does not reach the ultimate truth. A true guru from an authentic lineage provides the passport for the spiritual journey, like a valid government document. Śiva, the formless source, manifested creation … read more »
Where can we find God?
God is found within all life and elements, not as a distant external figure.The search for God often looks outward, yet divinity resides in every heart, in every living being, and within the five elements that constitute existence. The soul, or ātmā, is this divine essence. Upon death, this … read more »
Respect and love everybody
Respect is the foundation of all conduct, shown through simple courtesies like offering a good seat or allowing others to go first.This respect extends beyond social manners to encompass our entire lineage, including parents, grandparents, and spiritual teachers. Their place is always considered higher, and we humbly acknowledge our position within that tradition. A profound failure of … read more »
We can achieve the Paramatma
A return to a familiar and beautiful land after a long absence.The journey has been long, through many places over many years. The recent global suffering from disease prompts a deep reflection. This disease affected only humans, not animals. It serves as a reminder of the consequences … read more »
The konwledge of ancient yogis
The path to Brahmalīna unfolds through stages of mantra perfection.Brahmalīna means merging into the infinite, like a drop returning to the ocean. Purification of the soul is essential. The first stage is Likhit, writing the mantra. Second is Vākī, speaking it aloud. Third is Upāṃśu, … read more »
Yoga and nature is one
Yoga is the science of humans and a natural way of life.Its first principle is vegetation, which is Āyurveda, an ancient medicine from the Yugas. Modern medicine, while life-saving, is chemical and not fully accepted by the natural body, unlike remedies from plants. Our way of eating … read more »
Awakening of the knowledge
Awareness is the light that dispels forgetfulness.Chetan is awakened awareness; achetan is sleeping forgetfulness. The awake one sees the snake and alerts the others. Prayer is a dialogue with the guru, not a diagnosis. Light is knowledge, and the guru reflects that … read more »
Meditation from Vep
A guided meditation harmonizes the five sheaths and elements through focused awareness.Relax the entire body from head to toes. Direct all thoughts, feelings, and energy to the origin at the navel, allowing the five elements to harmonize from that point. The mantra resonates spontaneously from the navel … read more »
Take care of your spirituality
The journey of the jīvātmā to Brahmaloka requires bhakti yoga, not dry knowledge alone.The body temporarily houses elements for protection toward Brahmaloka. Jñāna yoga is dry, like chewing a bone. Bhakti yoga is essential, full of juice and kindness. Without bhakti, awakening is impossible. The Guru is the inner … read more »
Preserving health
Health arises from proper nourishment, purification, and governing the inner self.The root of disease, including cancer, is diet. Modern medicine uses chemicals the natural body rejects. Veganism is praised for avoiding animal suffering, though even vegetables and honey are now compromised. True healing comes from seasonal, … read more »
The reality is within you
The spiritual path requires unwavering discipline and grace, not transient seeking.A governor prioritized a blessing over lunch, knowing his breath was uncertain. This illustrates that spiritual practice must never be missed. Many seek quick liberation, but this yields nothing. True yoga is a complete human science, … read more »
Webcast from Gyor
This gathering celebrates forty years of Yoga in Daily Life in Hungary, alongside anniversaries of Indian-Hungarian diplomacy and Mahatma Gandhi's birth.The conference promotes world peace through tolerance, respect, and understanding between cultures. The system's dissemination has fostered public health and spiritual well-being in Hungary over decades, with seminars making the country a second home for many … read more »
Webcast from Gyor
This gathering celebrates anniversaries of spiritual work, diplomatic ties, and the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.The event honors forty years of a yoga system's presence, seventy years of diplomatic relations, and the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi. His philosophy of non-violence, or Ahimsa, is presented as a core, timeless virtue, not … read more »
Live natural life
The nature of healing contrasts natural vitality with chemical intervention.The body is natural, while chemical medicines, though derived from earth, have altered qualities that mostly make it ill. They are vital for emergencies, yet their prolonged use destroys organs. Āyurveda is life, as body and … read more »
Intellectual knowledge does not make you wise
The power of mantra and the subtle body is revealed through sound and internal energy.Chanting mantra affects body, mind, and soul. The essence is universal despite language. Concentration on the chakras brings strength, knowledge, and balance. The body is a balloon of energy containing thousands of chakras. Every cell and … read more »
We should clean all of our bodies
The human science of Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras is the path to achieving Brahmaloka.This attainment requires practice and concentration, much like earning a diploma. The practitioner's journey is supported by the master's blessing and by devoted prayer, which connects one to the divine lineage. The human being is composed … read more »
How could we live a happy life
The Gāyatrī Mantra is a Vedic practice for peace and balanced memory, not a sect.Research on the Vedas explores mantras and their effects. Chanting at sunrise connects one to solar energy. Traditional practices, like girls praying to sacred trees for harmonious marriage, stem from unity, not superficial beauty. Marriage was … read more »
How to practise Pranayama correctly
Prāṇāyāma requires balancing the Iḍā and Pi galā nāḍīs.Incorrect practice blocks the breath flow and disrupts this balance. The Ājñā Chakra between the eyebrows must be stabilized. Practice must be systematic and consider the practitioner's condition, avoiding certain postures for those with health issues. … read more »
We should understand the Yoga
The path of yoga integrates hearing, memory, and consistent practice.Śruti is what is heard; Smṛti is memory. Memory alone is insufficient, like transient clouds. Theoretical knowledge from lectures and books is not enough. The practical application of knowledge, shared within the guru-paramparā, is substantial. Practice … read more »
The Science of Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras
The science of kuṇḍalinī and cakras is the definitive path to the highest consciousness, requiring a genuine guru from a true lineage.This knowledge is endless and encompasses all yoga practices. The deities and stories are symbolic representations of this inner science, not literal. For instance, the tale of Kṛṣṇa and the gopīs symbolizes that the human body … read more »
The Essence of Guru Pūrṇimā
The essence of Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of the Guru principle, which is present in all things.True meditation is on the form of the Gurudeva, not on external objects. The Guru is not only a spiritual master but also anyone who teaches, including parents, teachers, and even nature. Sanātana Dharma respects everything … read more »
Where and how the kundalini starts to rise up
The subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the chakras.Love makes any distance feel near. Kuṇḍalinī refers to the round, cyclical nature of all existence, from planets to our bodies. It is a serpentine energy, not a literal snake, moving through subtle channels like Iḍā, … read more »
Guru is Brahma
The value lies in singular focus and the grace found at the Guru's feet.Having one sacred image or mantra prevents confusion, especially at the moment of death. Collecting many pictures or mantras dilutes their power, like inflation devaluing currency. True devotion is shown through profound respect for a single … read more »
Understand and follow your Guruji
The inner dialogue between the jīvātmā and the ātmā is the path to self-realization, requiring unwavering trust in the master.Sādhanā is for sincere seekers, prepared through focused commitment well in advance. Trust in the master removes doubt; doubt arises from within and only the self can dispel it. The master leads to Brahmaloka, so concentration … read more »
Nature of our Atma
The essence of vṛtti and ātmā is the path to oneness.A good vṛtti is seen as discipline and humility in one's life, observed by others. Vṛtti manifests in two ways: through external discipline from parents and teachers, and through one's inherent nature. It refers to one's … read more »