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The proper way of teaching Yoga
A spiritual discourse offering guidance for yoga teachers and students, emphasizing discipline and the teacher's role."A yoga teacher practicing Śarabha Āsana—our Śarabha Āsana is about forty-eight or forty-nine years old—and so our exercises and practice were very hard to change." "And the teacher should be the one who takes you into … read more »
Where is our house?
Evening satsang from Yoga Summer retreat in Vep, Hungary.Where to go? We always want to go somewhere. Where is our house? Story of a soldier in the winter night. The story of God and a bamboo tree. Where is a peaceful place? We should … read more »
Message of the three monkeys
A spiritual discourse on the universal ātmā and the misuse of the label "fanatic." "Every ātmā, each and every entity—where there is life, there is ātmā too." "Do not speak badly. If someone tells you something bad, you can either stop them, plug your ears, or don’t give any … read more »
Yoga Nidra
Morning satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Vep, Hungary.
Respect the family traditions
An evening satsang on the oneness of life, contrasting human existence with the natural world."Perhaps it is a prayer. They are giving out happiness." "God gave them some knowledge, just nature, and they are following it." The speaker observes the innate joy and wisdom in birds and ants, using them … read more »
Understand your body
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Bad inspirations are coming from outside, we should solve certain life-problems. We are happier if we have less property. Reach people are just taking care of the money, they are not using it in a good … read more »
The Glory of Alak Purījī
A spiritual discourse on the names and nature of exalted saints, focusing on Alak Purījī."Alak means indescribable; we cannot write that glory." "Alak nirañjan. Niranjan is that it has no rañja, no black spot on the body, neither on the cloth, nor on the body, and nor on your soul." … read more »
Keep the original message of Yoga
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.We worship the Moon, the Sun and all of the creatures. One in All - the Jiva is everywhere. The speech of the Ambassador of India to Hungary Mr. Kumar Tuhin. It is important to keep … read more »
The reflection of the Self
A spiritual discourse on self-realization and daily practice."Guru Kripa Hi Kevalam. The matter of knowing the Self can only be with the Guru's grace." "One in all, and all in one. So I am the ātmā. This is very, very important." The lecturer … read more »
Keep your spirituality
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Continuity of our life does not stop. The night will come again. Remain under the shelter of our Parampara. It depends on you whether the light of the truth will remain with you. Do not change … read more »
Sri Alakhpuriji and the Himalayas
A spiritual discourse on the sacredness of the Earth and the Himalayas."Our Earth is a living planet, a Living Earth. If God incarnates, if God comes on this earth, God performs His miraculous things here." "That place is indescribable... Between these beautiful, mighty mountains is a beautiful … read more »
The power of Mantras
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Seminar in Vep, Hungary.Mantras have a strong effect on the elements and the whole of Creation. If you speak nicely to a plant, it will be very happy. Sattvic food is especially important; we shouldn't consume dead bodies (meat), … read more »
Satsang will bring us to the Aim
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep.Satsang is the train that will bring us to our destination. The path is very difficult - but it is very easy and relaxed if you have understanding. Try not to destroy someone. Bring the ocean … read more »
Meditation on Mahaprabhuji
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Mantra chanting and mentally repeating: Om Namo Siri Prabhu Deepa Narayanam.
You have to have a Master key
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Silver represents the Moon, while the Sun is gold. Chandra (moon) and Surya (sun) are in our Brahmanda. The universe is within us. Who came first, the bird or the egg? Everyone has a different thumbprint. … read more »
Sound and resonance
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Regardless whether you understand bhajans or not, the resonance awakens spirituality in you. The resonance of the songs is reflected in our ten indriyas (organs of perception and action). Swami Sivananda said in his bhajan: those … read more »
Follow the Guruvakyas and practice
A spiritual discourse on the importance of consistent practice and good company."You were listening to what they were singing. It was beautiful. We are all on that path." and "If you are not practicing, you will not have success." Swami Ji addresses a gathering after an evening … read more »
Hatha Yoga is in every kind of Yoga
A satsang discourse on the integral and demanding path of Haṭha Yoga."If you practice Bhakti Yoga, that is also Haṭha Yoga inside, because you must maintain your devotion continuously; it should not decrease but increase." "So, bhakti yoga cannot be successful without haṭha yoga. And then it … read more »
Tratak
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji on the topic of Hatha Yoga from Summer Yoga Camp, Vep, Hungary.Practising nauli and agnisar kriya is best in the morning. Neti, Dhauti, Bhasti, Nauli, Kapalabhati and Tratak are the six hatha yoga kriyas. Vishwaguruji explains in detail how to practice tratak.
The hatha yogi wants to live a long and healthy life
A satsang on herbal remedies and the principles of Haṭha Yoga."You take only a little of this babool fruit... Shake it in the water... By morning, it is ready. You drink the water, and you eat that." "The biggest enemy of the human is laziness. Where … read more »
Kriya Yoga and Meditation for hatha yogis
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Meditation with AUM and RAM mantras.
A hatha yogi is one with Nature
A spiritual talk expanding the concept of Hatha Yoga to include childcare, discipline, and natural healing."Discipline is not only for the yogīs. Discipline is not only for humans. Discipline is for all animals." "The hatha yogī is going with this nature, and we are opposite the nature." Swami Ji uses anecdotes … read more »
Hatha Yoga techniques - 2
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Short prayer. Hatha yoga is one branch of the yoga. There are two things: reality and dogma. Six technics of hatha yoga is called sat karma. First, we need purification and renouncement. Jala neti can be … read more »
How a hatha yogi can reach the aim of yoga
A discourse on the philosophy and practice of Haṭha Yoga."Yoga is called Ādi Anādi. Ādi Anādi means the very beginning, endless time." "Haṭha Yogī doesn't walk only on that. It will make its own practice on sādhanā. That's a Haṭha yogī." Swami Satyananda Saraswati explores … read more »
Hatha Yoga techniques - 1
A practical yoga session focusing on physical purification and the mind-body connection, featuring instruction on the Harṣa Mudrā (smile meditation) and the Neti nasal cleansing technique."When you smile, only three muscles are active. But when you have tension, then 65 muscles create tension in the body." "Neti cleans our nostrils very, very nicely... it is purification. Normally, we do not have … read more »
The qualities of a Hatha Yogi
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Evening Arati (prayers). The hatha yogi has great respect in the whole universe. A hatha yogi can control all the 10 indriyas, purifies the five koshas and has all the powers of the universe. The story … read more »
The Paths and Practices of Haṭha Yoga
An introductory lecture on the philosophy and practices of Haṭha Yoga."According to Patañjali's teaching... the yogas are Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jñāna Yoga, and Rāja Yoga." "Haṭha Yoga pertains to the nervous system, specifically the three primary nāḍīs: Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumṇā." A spiritual teacher … read more »
Prayer gives perfection
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of yoga and daily practice."Yoga is not only for yogīs... It is said in the Bhagavad Gītā, 'Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam.' Your yoga sādhanā will become successful when you do good actions." "Yoga has more steps... and that's called ācār, vicār, … read more »
Do not waste your time
A satsang on spiritual practice and dispelling superstition."Consider a large swimming pool... we are all equally present. The blessings of our holy saint Gurudev are showered equally upon all." "There is one thing you must give up: the fear of God. If you … read more »
Be careful with diet
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.In many cases, some constituents in the mass produced food industry are not suitable for us to eat because of their poor quality. Make at home what you can, use good quality ingredients, and learn to … read more »
Color me into Your color
A closing discourse reflecting on a spiritual retreat and exploring the inner cosmos within the human body."All is visible in this coach of the human body." "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." Swami Avatarpuri concludes a week-long Kriya Yoga retreat, summarizing the beautiful programs and initiations. He … read more »
Follow the words of the Guru
A spiritual discourse on the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra and overcoming attachment."O Lord, just as a ripe melon or a cucumber separates from the vine without any suffering, so too, O Lord God, let me be liberated from this world." "So many times you say, 'My Gurudev, … read more »
Atma is king of the body
A spiritual discourse on perseverance, self-knowledge, and the inner faculties."It is not easy for anyone to remain steadfast on one path. This is true for everybody; it doesn't matter who you are. But when one has a single target, one can achieve it." "He learned … read more »
The human body is like a beautiful coach
A spiritual discourse in a natural setting on the human body, the senses, and karma."God gave us a healthy and good human body. We should understand what human life means, what humans should do and should not do." "Gurujī has written many bhajans. He said, 'My brothers, my coach is … read more »
Yoga is the science of being Human
A spiritual discourse on Kriya Yoga, discipline, and avoiding pitfalls on the path."In every system, in every approach, and in every life, we need that discipline. That is why Patañjali always... states that yoga begins with discipline and continues by following discipline." "Therefore, the Muslims are very good. … read more »
Good eating
A satsang discourse addressing food purity, vegetarian ethics, and modern dietary challenges."If you use pesticide, the urea we call it, then once you give it, it takes 10 to 15 years to purify that earth again." "Sin is that which creatures, beautiful creatures, are there... torturing them, … read more »
Return back to happiness
A discourse on the two pillars of spiritual practice: physical sādhana and mantra sādhana."Therefore, if we can tell to ourself... Try to reduce many, many, many desires, or many things that you want to have." "So finally, for anyone who wants to do the sādhana, spiritual development, then mantra. … read more »
AUM - RAM mantra chanting
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Practicing and learning the AUM-RAM Kriya step-by-step.
Practice makes perfect and healthy
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary.Practice makes perfect. Yoga means and begins with discipline. There are many people suffering from illnesses. Focusing on the target is the main point in archery. Vishwaguruji explains the strory of the Eklavya and Arjuna to … read more »
Inner functions
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary.There are eight levels of Raja Yoga we practice every day. These levels, or principles, should not be divided. Antahkarana means inner functions. Our smile is not true until our inner functions are purified.
What have you done for others?
Lecture by Sadhvi Shanti from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary.We are climbing to the top of the mountain step by step. To follow the path is very important. At the end of your life, God will ask: "what have you done for others?" There are … read more »
All is the creation of God
A discourse on the auspiciousness of Guru Pūrṇimā and the culture of reverence in Indian tradition."In every country, in every culture, in every tradition, there are also many festivals. But if we make a competition to see which country has more festivals, guess who will be the winner?" "Guru Nānak Sāhib … read more »
Keep the body healthy
Morning program from Summer Yoga Camp Vep, Hungary.If a person starts talking bad behind someone else, it will come back to them. We need good nourishment in order to keep the body alive. Ayurveda is not medicine, but it gives you the essence … read more »
The Five Sheaths and the Path of the Disciple
A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths (kośas) and the qualities of a disciple."Every creature who is born with a physical body has to get creation. And so, my dear, get it married quickly." "An uttam disciple can come through. The master does not ask anything; the master does … read more »
Be healthy, be happy, be good
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Szeged, Hungary.Either you use your time or you will lose it. We should clean the antahkaranas. Attachment is the cause of our problems. There are two things: hope and the desires. There are four ways we create … read more »
Go on your spiritual path
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend yoga seminar in Vep, Hungary.
Christmas Carols from Vep
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Christmas songs from different nations.
Stress management and fear
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Vep, Hungary.The main cause of fear is ignorance. Harmonious family life is very important in order to avoid stress. Cooking at home together is one of the ways to create harmony.
Holy places in the Himalayas
A spiritual discourse reflecting on a Himalayan pilgrimage and its lessons on grace, karma, and non-duality."All I have to do is be a bigger or lesser obstacle to things that are already done." "If you believe or not, the poison will affect. So, Himalayan holy air, if you believe or not, … read more »
Life of the Saints
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary.Remembering the life of the great Saints we are worshipping the entire being of the Paramatma. The consciousness of these Saints is untouchable but they have to live with nature. If there is a connection between … read more »