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Wishing on the new moon
The new moon is a holy day, a time to connect with divine light.Upon first sighting it, greet it with folded hands. After looking at the moon, you may repeat a wish; it will be fulfilled. Then, look at your palms and send this light into your hands. Your … read more »
World peace is in your hands
World peace is in your hands, yet there is no peace.This is illustrated by a story of a disciple who sought to trap his master. The disciple, filled with doubt and jealousy, caught a bird. He asked the master to identify what was hidden in his … read more »
Cosmic family
Our family is Yoga in Daily Life, a global spiritual family united by practice and devotion.These days together are a divine blessing. We are one family, helping each other. This family has many rooms and branches across the world. It does not matter if you are here or in another country. … read more »
Now is the best time to begin
We must learn to find spiritual nourishment amidst life's constant noise.A rider and his thirsty horse find a well requiring a noisy generator. The frightened horse refuses to drink. The farmer states the horse must learn to drink with the noise or remain thirsty. This illustrates … read more »
The Divine Glimpse: God Sees the Heart
God sees the quality of the heart in the moment of prayer.Divine response is not based on status or lengthy prayer but on the immediate quality of love within. God recognizes the devotion but also perceives any underlying selfishness, doubt, or impurity. Therefore, the prayer must be … read more »
Commitment
The spiritual path requires enduring the master's rigorous discipline to be transformed.Disciples possess different qualities, but must commit to one path without constant change. A strict master's harsh grace is necessary. The disciple is like hot iron in a forge; the master's teachings are the hammer, and … read more »
Serve and create a positive mind
Renunciation is the path to freedom and happiness.To be free, you must relinquish what you clutch. Holding onto attachments, like clutching a cobra, binds both you and the object. Negative emotions like jealousy stem from such attachments. We often find we cannot simply … read more »
Forgiveness and humility
A story illustrates the difference between physical action and mental attachment.Two traveling priests were taught to avoid worldly attachments. On their journey back to their master, they encountered a girl needing to cross a wide river. One priest carried her across on his back to help … read more »
Stick to your principles
Remain steadfast in your principles.Many advised changing dress for acceptance in the West or in communist countries, but the commitment to one's uniform, like a soldier's, must not waver. Temptations to change will arise over years, disappointing followers. Inward certainty … read more »
Three things are important
Whether the world will be in peace or in pieces is in your hands.These activities begin with the individual. We must cultivate tolerance, respect, and understanding. We must respect all religions, cultures, and nations. We must protect the environment and all creatures. We should do as much as we … read more »
Search within
The Self searches for the Self within, not in the external world.We lose our true nature inside ourselves, in the darkness of ignorance, yet we often search for it outside where there seems to be more light. This is as illogical as searching for a lost needle … read more »
What is in your heart
The disciple misapplied the teaching to see God in all.He heard that God is in every heart and took it literally. When a mad elephant charged, villagers fled and warned him to escape. But the disciple, thinking he must see God in the elephant, walked … read more »
Guru seva
Guru-sevā is constant, selfless service to the spiritual master.It is a complete offering of one's time and energy without expectation of rest or personal gain. The service described began before dawn and continued throughout the entire day and night. It included bringing water, cleaning, … read more »
Glory of Gurudev's feet
This bhajan is a direct address to the mind, both the speaker's and every listener's.It speaks to the internal conflicts of doubt and suffering common to all. Many listeners may not comprehend, agree with, or may even argue against these words, while others simply enjoy the feeling. The core instruction … read more »
Harmony & understanding
Before acting or speaking, know what you are doing.Our harmful thoughts poison our positive transformation. We are convinced we are right, but we do not know the full reality. Who are we to judge? It is better to remain humble, peaceful, and calm. Support … read more »
Rishi consciousness
In this age, the path to protection is to withdraw and limit your needs.This inward focus is the true protection for all. Your daily practice and study contain the necessary wisdom. Understanding this teaching from the heart is essential; only with understanding can you act. I am testing your … read more »
Human Dharma
Know thyself by first knowing your human duties and qualities, not just your immortal soul.Understanding your own human values is essential before you can properly understand or fight for human rights; without this self-knowledge, you risk abusing those rights. The key human quality is buddhi—the limitless intellect that allows us … read more »
Significance of Mahaprabhuji's bhajans
The most valuable teaching is found in Mahāprabhujī's bhajanas.This is the ultimate instruction. It is the supreme guidance. Seek it there. It holds the highest wisdom. This is the definitive path. All essential truth resides within it. There is no greater source. Embrace this … read more »
Meditation of the Holy Ones
Meditation is a divine practice that awakens spiritual consciousness.It is often associated with religious individuals who seek connection with God and life's ultimate purpose. A meditator's consciousness becomes pure, filled with mercy, compassion, and love. All beings have a place on this planet, yet … read more »
Wings of Vairagya and Bhakti
Vairāgya, the tendency to renounce, is a lifelong work.It is like a powerful love that compels action regardless of obstacles, a love directed toward God. If you deeply long for something, you find a way, just as a determined person will overcome transport failures … read more »
Globalisation
Globalization creates international cities, but the true heart of a nation is found in its remote countryside.Major cities, filled with diverse and sometimes threatened populations, can be sites of tension. In contrast, rural areas often preserve a natural trust and harmony, as seen in communities where doors are left unlocked. This pattern … read more »
Say NO to plastic
We are destroying our water and must act.If we continue polluting, our seventh generation will have nothing to drink. We have polluted rivers, lakes, and oceans. Do not say you can do nothing or follow others blindly. Do not be like sheep that … read more »
Mantra is the protection
The mantra provides protection against psychic influences.Such influences are not physical but purely psychic. The mantra serves as a protective isolation. This principle is clarified in the holy Gurujī’s bhajans. Where the name of Mahāprabhujī or Devapurījī is present, no negative energy … read more »
Education through example
True education is being the living example, not giving instructions.Parents must embody harmony for their children, as a family's happiness is foundational. The world is temporary, so focus on creating a joyful home inclusive of neighbors. Yoga teachers globally must also connect, sharing wisdom and … read more »
Master dissolves revenge
Fear is a mighty force within us, born from ignorance, guilt, and the fear of death.We have not realized our immortal nature in practice, remaining below the clouds of circumstance. To overcome fear, analyze it clearly and systematically. A healthy fear protects life, requiring discernment. The answer to all weaknesses is … read more »
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About bhajans
Bhajans are the concrete teachings of saints, conveying wisdom that cannot be manipulated.Listening to them purifies karma and influences spirituality and health, like light dispelling darkness. All beings seek happiness, but humans often search in material things like money or property, which offer only temporary joy. Lasting happiness … read more »
Take care of you body
The body is mortal yet must be cared for, as health is the primary wealth enabling happiness and digestion.While the body's nature is to be born and die, its protection is strongly emphasized. All later religious concepts originate in the ancient Vedic wisdom. This physical form is a perfect creation: Mother Earth provides the … read more »
About darshan
Darśan is the transformative act of seeing and being seen by the divine.We seek darśan to dispel doubt and receive mercy. It purifies by removing sins, for realization is to see God. The eyes are the organ through which the soul looks, and when a saint gazes upon … read more »
Be humble, be wise
The greatest miracle is finding a spiritual guide.A contrast is drawn between uneducated villagers who instinctively attribute identity to God and educated individuals who identify with professional titles. The latter are described as having lost divine wisdom from their consciousness. Therefore, one must … read more »
Yoga
Yoga is the balancing principle of the universe, harmonizing all visible and invisible elements.Two forces exist: divine power and destructive power. Yoga balances these, creating harmony that leads to union. Our physical body, a temple, is composed of five elements that must also be balanced. The mind, consciousness, and … read more »
World peace prayer
This prayer is for our planet and all beings, beyond any single religion or nation.It is for the countless children, women, and men suffering from conflict. The approaching spirit of Christmas embodies peace and love that should fill the world. Scripture states that the divine manifests to dispel darkness and … read more »
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Will I see God? (a story from Ramayan)
The essence of spiritual practice is constant readiness for the divine.A woman deemed unattractive sought liberation and asked her master if she would see God. He assured her she would in this life and asked how she would welcome Him. She described preparing flowers, fruits, and … read more »
Spiritual guidance
Life is a river flowing between the banks of happiness and unhappiness.We all seek happiness but often lack spiritual guidance. A true master, or guru, leads from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. Material possessions cannot grant lasting happiness; only love, understanding, and respect … read more »
Wishes, part 4
Anuṣṭhāna is a personal, disciplined vow to fulfill a wish through sustained observance.One performs a specific practice directed toward the divine. For example, fasting on particular days aligns with specific intentions: Monday for Lord Śiva, Tuesday for health and Hanumān, Wednesday for Gaṇeśa and harmony, Thursday for spiritual … read more »
Mal, vikshepa and avran, part 2
Trāṭaka develops concentration, memory, eyesight, and the power of will.Through focused gazing, one can send or receive energy via the eyes. This practice must be done carefully, as excessive gazing can cause disturbances in consciousness or lead to hallucination. It purifies mental fluctuations and, combined … read more »
Mal, vikshepa and avran, part 1
To attain healing or wish-fulfilling power, we must purify three obstacles in consciousness: Mala (impurity), Vikṣepa (disturbances), and Āvaraṇa (the curtain of ignorance).First, remove physical and mental impurities through purification practices and pure nourishment. A key technique is mauna, or silence, to conserve the energy wasted in speech and negative talk. Observing silence allows you to witness your … read more »
Prayer for world peace
A prayer for universal harmony and peace.We seek divine blessing to live together in mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect for all cultures and traditions. We ask for forgiveness and to be led from darkness to light. The prayer emphasizes that the divine … read more »
The Path of True Yoga
True yoga leads to a perfect, healthy life and cosmic consciousness.Many places and teachers offer yoga; go where you like, but practice real yoga. Danger lies in expecting miracles. Do not wait to fly or see supernatural feats; the real miracle is being healthy and happy. … read more »
Wishes, part 2
The human mind's power makes every thought a potential reality, including fears.Therefore, ultimate freedom lies in liberation from all wishes. Before wishing, one must purify the motivation, ensuring it is not born of greed, selfishness, or ego. This purification of desires is the core practice. Since wishes … read more »
Wishes, part 1
The nature of a wish must be understood before it is made.A merchant prayed for years to become rich. God appeared and asked his wish. The merchant desired a siddhi: that everything he touch turn to gold. God warned him to reconsider, but the merchant insisted. The … read more »
Wishes, part 3
The second path to fulfillment is through blessings, which come from two distinct sources.A potent blessing is given by a dear one at the moment of their death, a final wish granted as they depart. The other is the inherent blessing power of a spiritually developed master, an ability … read more »
Hard times in life
Life is a sacred gift to be protected, not a burden to escape.Feelings of loneliness and being unloved are destructive thoughts, not truth. Problems and karma follow you; you cannot run from them. Your life does not depend on others' opinions. Past mistakes arise from ignorance or weakness, … read more »
Restlessness in the world
The root of conflict is self-identity, the sensitive feeling of identifying with something like a religion, nationality, or culture.When that identity feels damaged, conflict arises. Historical wars often connect to protecting one's country, culture, or faith, but this protection should not mean destroying others. The key to peace is tolerance and respect, not changing … read more »
The Five Levels of Consciousness
We have five levels of consciousness: unconscious, subconscious, conscious, superconscious, and cosmic.We currently move between the first three. Unconsciousness is deep sleep, a dormant state holding all past deeds, or karma. These emerge as destiny. You create your destiny through action; once an action is done, you … read more »
Know thy self
To realize life's purpose, know yourself.This human body is a precious, unique gift. You are not merely the body or mind, but the one who possesses them. The core questions are: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am … read more »
World peace
World peace is obstructed by the demand for universal religious conversion, not by mutual respect.We seek peace's cause to find its solution. Conflict arises from a lack of respect for other cultures and faiths. The call for holy war or universal conversion—be it to Islam, Christianity, or Hinduism—is the core … read more »
The Glory of Satsaṅga
The glory of satsa ga elevates one's spiritual value through harmonious association.Ordinary wood gains the fragrance of sandalwood by being near it, and street water becomes holy by joining the Ga gā. When water mixes with milk, the water's value rises to match the milk's price. Similarly, … read more »