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World peace prayer
A universal prayer gathering for global peace and harmony."Whenever darkness appears and negative energy comes, I manifest myself time to time to remove the evil from this earth and establish again the spiritual divine consciousness energy." "May they listen to our prayer to bless … read more »
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Will I see God? (a story from Ramayan)
A spiritual discourse sharing a story from the Rāmāyaṇa about devotion and preparation."Always be aware of Him. And I tell you one thing: how will you welcome Him? What will you do if God comes?" "My dear brother Lakṣmaṇa, how sweet are the fruits of Bhīlanī... especially those … read more »
Spiritual guidance
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the need for a guiding master."Human life is a very mysterious life. It is like a river constantly flowing between two banks: one bank is the bank of happiness, the other is the bank of unhappiness." "He who leads us from … read more »
Wishes, part 4
A discourse on the concept of personal spiritual observance, or anuṣṭhāna."You make your sa kalpa, your resolve. You pray to the merciful Lord: 'Through your grace, may my wish come true. For that, I will sacrifice something.'" "It is not the value of the coconut, whether … read more »
Mal, vikshepa and avran, part 2
A spiritual discourse on the practice of trāṭaka and overcoming mental disturbances."Through the eyes we can give energy or receive energy." "God gave humans the abilities to decide, to wish, and to realize. But God did not give us the abilities to solve the problems; He kept … read more »
Mal, vikshepa and avran, part 1
A spiritual teaching on purifying consciousness to overcome inner obstacles."Within our mind and consciousness, there are three obstacles we must purify to attain healing power or the power to fulfill wishes. These three are Mala, Vikṣepa, and Āvaraṇa." "To remove impurity (Mala), we need certain … read more »
Prayer for world peace
A prayer for universal peace and harmony."May we all live together in harmony, with mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect, and with understanding and love towards every culture, tradition, religion, and nation." "Lead us from darkness to light, from unreality to reality, from … read more »
Miracles
A spiritual talk on the true practice of yoga and the danger of seeking miracles."Go where you like to go, but practice real yoga." "What a great miracle you already possess: that you are healthy and happy. What more could you want?" The speaker addresses an audience in Slovenia, advising … read more »
Wishes, part 2
A spiritual discourse on the nature of wishes and mental power."Lord, make me free from all wishes. 'Wunschlos zufrieden sein'—to be content without wishes—that is the important thing." "Your wishes should be positive. Take care that through your wish you don't hurt someone. You don't harm … read more »
Wishes, part 1
A spiritual discourse on the nature and power of true wishes, framed by a cautionary parable."Before we wish for something, we should know what we will do if it becomes true." "Wishes are something more than this, and for that we have to work, and for that we have to be … read more »
Wishes, part 3
A spiritual teaching on the second path to fulfilling wishes through blessings."A blessing from a very dear one is most potent when given in the final moments of that person's life." "Then there is the blessing of a master. Some individuals are born with this ability." The … read more »
Hard times in life
A spiritual discourse addressing despair and the sacred duty to preserve life."God has given this life. This life is very holy. This is a very secret life, a divine life. And we shall do our best to save our life, to protect our life." "And lucky are … read more »
Restlessness in the world
A spiritual discourse on the root causes of global conflict and the path to peace."The cause lies in the process of how it happens. Somehow, conflict touches a very sensitive part of the human being... that is called self-identity." "The answer to this world situation, to making it better, is … read more »
Levels of consciousness
A spiritual discourse explaining the five levels of human consciousness."Destiny is caused individually. Do not blame anyone for your destiny; why something happened to you or to others is destiny." "The mind is like a river. You cannot block a river. If you block it, … read more »
Know thy self
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the path to self-realization."You are not this body. It is your body, it is your mind. It is your thinking, it is your consciousness. Then who are you?" "Yoga means union: the union of the individual self with the … read more »
World peace
A discourse on the causes of world conflict and the spiritual path to peace."We do not have world peace; we have a world in pieces." "World peace can only be possible if we respect them, if we respect their belief, and that is what is missing." The speaker analyzes … read more »
Satsang in Prague ashram
A discourse on the transformative power of spiritual association and the danger of bad company."Whoever goes to satsa ga, whoever is in harmony with unity, sees their spiritual value rise. That is satsa ga." "Thus, kusa ga damages both sides, separates them, and spoils the quality." A speaker elucidates the … read more »
About vedas
A discourse on the nature of the Vedas, spiritual study, and the integration of karma yoga."The Vedas are a pure science—a holy or divine science." "Nityaṁ jñānaṁ—the wisdom, the knowledge is everlasting. That's enough. The satsa g is finished. Now you have to explore this knowledge." The speaker explains the divine … read more »
About dharma
A spiritual discourse on dharma, happiness, and ethical living."Joy is not a quantity; joy is a quality. The same joy which the ant has, the human has, or a big elephant has." "Dharma rakṣate, rakṣate dharma. If you protect your dharma, then dharma can … read more »
Principles of yoga
A spiritual discourse on self-knowledge and divine principles."Know thyself; your real self is a light of God." "Believe, pray, help, be kind; these are the principles of yoga." The speaker outlines a path to divine union, beginning with the recognition of one's true … read more »
Everyone makes mistakes
A spiritual discourse on humility, prayer, and the human condition, centered on the saint Sūrdās."Prabhujī, mere avaguṇa chittana dharo. Lord, please do not notice my mistakes." "We are not praying because of God; we are praying because of ourselves." The speaker reflects on the profound humility of the blind saint … read more »
Peace prayer
A multilingual prayer for guidance and peace, followed by analytical remarks on its text."O, lead us from unreality to reality. Gospod, bodhi nas od neresničnosti v resničnost. Asato mā sadgamaya." "May the whole world be happy, and may the blessed Lord protect us, forgive us our sins, bless us … read more »
Sant bhava
A spiritual discourse on cultivating the disposition of a saint."We shall cultivate our santbhāva—the disposition of a saint. This means we must sahant—endure, cleanse, change, or stop everything." "Saints are those who have śānti—peace—within themselves. Śāntoṣa: those who have satisfaction within them, they are the … read more »
Life and realization
A spiritual discourse on the nature of reality and Self-knowledge."Life here in this mortal world is just like a dream. The question is this: if we understand what life is, perhaps this is not life at all." "Truth, reality, is the Ātmā. No weapon can … read more »
Saying good bye
A spiritual teacher's closing address offering guidance and blessings."God sees the truth, and it is that truth which leads our life. Therefore, always be in God consciousness." "Do not neglect your surrounding world. You should serve the society, and you should lead your life … read more »
Janmasthami - birth of Krishna
A spiritual discourse on the divine purpose and hardships of divine incarnation, given on the festival of Janmāṣṭamī."God definitely demonstrates through this how terrible things can happen in the world. And that is precisely why God must incarnate." "May the spirituality of Kṛṣṇa be born in your consciousness—Kṛṣṇa as spirituality, the universal God—and … read more »
About Shankaracarya
A discourse on the life and teachings of Śrī Śa karāchārya."Śa karāchārya brought again the philosophy of non-dualism. Forms are different, but the reality is the same." "He reformed the new sannyāsa order... He made the ten orders of sannyāsa who should preach in the mountains, … read more »
Why we are here?
A spiritual discourse on the divine duty and discipline of human life, delivered on Guru Purnima."Our life is never without Him. He is always with us, observing what we are doing, what we are thinking, and where we are moving." "Patañjali said yoga begins with discipline. Yoga is discipline, and without … read more »
Patanjali's teaching
A discourse on the principles of non-violence and the detached soul."Ahimsā means do not cause pain to anyone in any way. That is why one should give up eating meat." "It is said that God put two things on a scale... What was greater was the … read more »
About rishies
A discourse on the source of spiritual and ethical knowledge."All these ethical and moral principles were declared by the ṛṣis. Astrology, astronomy, all science is given by the ṛṣis." "Ātmā sohi paramātmā, they said. This ātmā is the Self, the Supreme God. And that Supreme … read more »
About Patanjali
A spiritual discourse on the qualities of a true seeker and a genuine master."One should not compare anyone with anyone in these matters, especially in spirituality. The master is the master." "Gurumukhī sadā sukhī: the Gurumukhī is always happy. Manmukhī sadā duḥkhī: the Manmukhīs are always unhappy." A speaker, … read more »
Practise this kriya
A discourse introducing a special sa kalpa (resolve) and kriyā (practice) for purifying the inner instrument."This year, we have a very special sa kalpa to consciously purify our antaḥkaraṇa. This is also a sādhanā, and this sādhanā belongs to a very advanced, developed level of yogīs." "This kriyā has only two … read more »
Patanjali: About Sradha
A spiritual discourse on the importance of faith (śraddhā) in practice, illustrated by a parable."In any sādhanā, in any practice you undertake, or any aim you wish to realize, to continue is only possible through confidence, through śraddhā." "Have confidence, and I wish you a good appetite." A teacher explains … read more »
About Kevaliya
A spiritual discourse on attaining oneness (Kevaliyā) through devotion and service."When the sole form is realized within the ghaṭ (heart), then light merges into light." "Our duty is to be there and just work—that is sevā. That is also another kind of practice." Swami Avatarpuri explains … read more »
Rakshabandhan message
A spiritual talk explaining the traditions and significance of the Rakṣābandhan festival."This is a festival for sisters, a day for ladies. On this day, a brother promises to protect his sister in every aspect." "If you have no sister, you can choose one. And for the sisters … read more »
About Daya
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of dharma and sin, based on a verse by Tulsidas."Dayā dharm kā mūl hai, pāp mūl abhimān. The roots of religion, the roots of spirituality...is Dayā. Mercy, kindness, humbleness." "Tulsī dayā na chhoḍiye, jab tak ghaṭ me prāṇ. Therefore, the great saint Tulsīdāsjī says, 'Don't … read more »
Patanjali: Brahma Abhyas
A spiritual discourse on the unbroken practice of realizing Brahman through detachment."Brahma abhyāsa is constantly thinking: Who am I? Or, I am Brahman." "Vairāgya means not to neglect the world, but to accept it, to do good things in the world, and leave good work behind you." … read more »
Patanjali: Five Vritti
A spiritual discourse explaining the five types of mental fluctuations (vṛttis) and their impact on the spiritual path."From the five vṛttis, there are two qualities: kliṣṭa and akliṣṭa. These vṛttis can have one of these qualities." "Therefore, it is said: purify your antaḥkaraṇa—mana, buddhi, citta, and aha kāra... That is very, very important." … read more »
About yoga exercises
A spiritual discourse on the holistic benefits of yoga and prayer."Āsanas and prāṇāyāmas are not merely gymnastics. They are described as psychosomatic movements, meaning they positively influence both our body and mind." "To bend the knees is easy, but to bow down the heart is not … read more »
explanation of bhajan HAT CHOR MANA
A discourse on a spiritual bhajan and the call to self-remembrance."O mind, give up your hatha. Abandon your stubbornness, your arguments, your disputes, your own will, and come with me. I will reveal to you the secret of the Ātmā." "Within this case made of five … read more »
About memory, wisdom and comparison
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind, focusing on memory and the practical application of wisdom."When memory is awakened, the impressions stored in our subconsciousness emerge as vṛttis through association with some object." "If you were to use your own wisdom, be assured you would have very, very few problems. And … read more »
About Vikalpa Vritti
A spiritual discourse on the nature of mind and the path to higher knowledge."You realize something through words, through sound, but that thing is śūnya—empty." "To reach that highest knowledge, the parāvidyā, you have to develop your other senses inside." The teacher explains the vikalpa vṛtti, a mental modification … read more »
About nourishment
A spiritual discourse on the sacredness of nourishment and the study of one's relationship to life's essentials."Studying nourishment means understanding where and how it is grown, the circumstances of its growth... It involves knowing how the food came to you." "Food is known as Annapūrṇā... She is the goddess of nourishment. 'Pūrṇā' … read more »
About thoughts
A spiritual discourse on the discipline of yoga and the suffering caused by mental fluctuations."Those who have no discipline cannot be successful. 'Chitta vṛtti nirodha.' Therefore, control all the vṛttis, or the thinkings—the restless thinkings and all kinds of thinkings." "Thinking can make us suffer... if you don't know the … read more »
About vairagya
A spiritual discourse using a parable to illustrate the concept of vairāgya, or divine longing."Vairāgya is a condition of the person, a feeling, a longing for something. Beyond that particular thing, nothing else matters." "That film was a nice story that I compare to love. That love is vairāgya. So, … read more »
About elephant
A spiritual discourse using the parable of an elephant to explore discrimination (Viveka), the nature of God, and religious understanding."Your discrimination, your Viveka, is like a mighty elephant in its decisions. No one can move you, and no one can influence you in a negative way." "God is like an elephant; everyone has a different … read more »
Shree Devpuriji's Mahasamadhi
A satsang commemorating the Mahāsamādhi of Yogirāj Śrī Devapurījī."Simply put: whatever he said came true. Therefore, people were very careful." "He is a yogī of yogīs; that is why he is called the Yogirāj, the king of yogīs, Śiva." A speaker recounts the miraculous … read more »
Sanyas life
A discourse on the principles and challenges of the monastic life."The life of a sannyāsa is like walking in fire constantly. The orange cloth signifies fire. If you do not follow the principles of sannyāsa, this fire will burn you. But if you follow the principles, … read more »