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Teach always with the consciousness of "naham karata"
A formal address outlining the foundational principles and institutional requirements for teachers within the "Yoga in Daily Life" system."Always teach with the consciousness of: 'Nāhaṁ Kartā, Prabhudīp Kartā, Mahāprabhudīp Kartāhi Kevalam.' (I am not the doer; Prabhudīp is the doer; only Mahāprabhudīp is the doer)." "This certificate authorizes you to teach the system 'Yoga … read more »
Don't stop! Continuity brings you forward everywhere, this is the key to the success
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of continuous practice and the danger of stagnation."Where there is achievement, there is no way. When you come to achievement, then all struggling and all different paths end." "If there is a lack of water—which means devotion—the process suffers. Or there are the … read more »
Everything is for you what you do
A spiritual discourse on personal responsibility and karmic consequences."If you neglect, it is your loss. If you practice, it is your gain." "Neither husband nor wife, nor children nor parents, will share this burden with you. You alone must walk this path." The speaker … read more »
Seva and karmayoga
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of purification, discipline, and seizing the human opportunity for realization."Seva Karma Yoga purifies our antaḥkaraṇa... Seva must be performed without any ambition." "Therefore, do not compare anything with anything... Your duty and your concern should be your own realization." Swami Avatarpuri addresses the gathering, emphasizing … read more »
Instructions about Navaratri and Shraadh
A spiritual teacher explains the timing and observances for the upcoming Navarātri festival and the Śarad period."During these nine nights... place one of those eternal lights... Put a nice red cloth and some flowers there every day; change the cloth and the flowers." "It is said that as long as children do … read more »
let it come as it comes
A spiritual teacher recounts receiving divine guidance for a satsang during a flight."I closed my eyes once more... and I asked the question again: what will I speak this evening?" and "Gurujī smiled and said, 'Don't serve old food.'" Swami Avatarpuri describes meditating on an airplane journey, during … read more »
Sanatan Dharma
A spiritual discourse on Sanātana Dharma, unity, and the nature of yoga."His Holiness said knowledge unites and ignorance divides." "Sanātana means relation. Here, relation means that each individual is related to the cosmic one." Following opening chants and salutations, a speaker addresses an interfaith gathering in a … read more »
Bhajan,kirtan,mantra
A discourse on the essence and practice of bhajan, or devotional remembrance."Bhajan does not refer only to chanting or singing... It means I am remembering, I am meditating on God." "No saint has attained higher consciousness or realization without bhajan." The speaker explains the broad meaning of … read more »
four ways to create karma
A spiritual discourse on the nature of karma and personal conduct."Whatever you think is a karma. Karma does not mean only bad actions. Good thinking illuminates your phenomenon. Negative thinking poisons your phenomenon." "Your words are like a knife, or your words are like nectar... Good … read more »
Mala is broken and the pearls spread
A spiritual discourse addressing questions on partnership and the loss of traditional meaning."Be happy together for as long as is possible." "The mālā is broken and the pearls are scattered." The speaker responds to many questions about partnership, lamenting how the true meaning of marriage is lost in … read more »
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Devotion, Love and Marriage (part 1)
A spiritual discourse on independence, attachment, and the nature of true freedom, concluding with a historical parable."We should depend only on one thing, and that is our food—our sattvic, pure vegetarian food. Otherwise, we are not depending on anyone." "The aim of our human life is to be free, to cut off … read more »
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Devotion, Love and Marriage (part 2)
A spiritual discourse using a folk tale to illustrate themes of devotion, truth, and marital harmony."See how a wife can protect the husband, and how the husband can put his hand on his heart and speak on behalf of his wife. That is called devotion." "Mother Earth will not lose the … read more »
Story of the Holy Amarnathji
A spiritual narration recounting the pilgrimage to the holy Amarnāth cave and its associated legend of immortality."Every year, a natural Śiva Li gam forms from ice, and millions of pilgrims journey there." "As many skulls as you see in my mālā, that many times you were born and died. And in your … read more »
No magic can influence you
A spiritual discourse on the dangers of seeking external prophecy and magical solutions."Holy Gurujī used to say something: if you have a friend who is an astrologer, you are never free from the effects of the planets in your life." "No one can influence you through magic. It … read more »
Think of Gurudev
A spiritual discourse on divine remembrance and meditation, using the story of Krishna and Kansa."About whom you think and with which kind of feelings you think, that comes to you." "Therefore, if you are a real devotee of God, your Iṣṭadevatā, then why are you worried and scared with Him?" … read more »
Every parents wish the best for their children
A spiritual discourse on the Master-disciple relationship and surrender, illustrated by a historical parable."Pāras makes iron into gold, but the Master makes the disciple a Master." "She said, 'Uh-huh, so it means my beauty is my obstacle; that is the biggest barrier or a rock on my path.'" The … read more »
Our sadhana should be lifelong
A spiritual discourse on the nature of lifelong practice and self-realization."Whatever is happening to us in this life will remain here. It has no permanent significance." "So don't celebrate the day too early; wait till the sunset is there, then it will be." The speaker addresses … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang II.
A discourse on the power of the Guru principle and the holy seat, given on Guru Purnima."Now, we must understand Gurudev as the Gurū Tattva, the principle of the Guru, not merely the physical body." "This seat where I am sitting has two names: Siddhā Gaḍī, or Vyāsa Gaḍī... It is not … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang I.
A discourse explaining the significance and traditions of Guru Pūrṇimā."I learned that in Western societies, they begin to celebrate Christmas already from the 1st of December... For us, it is Guru Pūrṇimā." "Gu means darkness, and ru means light. It is the first second of … read more »
We know well why we are here. No therapy can be compared to the movement.
A spiritual talk on health, self-mastery, and ruling one's inner kingdom."You are the king of your mind and senses. O my inner lord, ātmā, the Self, so you are the lord of your senses and your mind. Do not be the slave of them; they are … read more »
Hungarian soil is good and Hungarian hospitality is famous. About the organic food.
A discourse on mindful eating and self-mastery."Imagine there is a balloon with a capacity of a quarter liter of air, and now you pump half a liter of air inside. The balloon is suffering." "So many of our problems come because we … read more »
Only who does not have desire for the position, is suitable for the position
A satsang discourse on leadership, integrity, and public service."Consider one of the world's first universities, Nālandā University... There was a great and wise man named Chāṇakya." "He said: 'I will take only two small suitcases containing my clothes and the books I have collected … read more »
TulsidasJi said: your heart feels pain twice, when you see the enemy and when you see the dear one d
A brief spiritual reflection on the nature of heartache, followed by analytical remarks."Tulsīdās jī said that your heart is troubled twice." "When you see the enemy, then you feel the pain in the heart. Or when you see the dear one departing, then you feel the pain in … read more »
People think of God only in troubles
A discourse on the spiritual value of difficulties, centered on a story from the Mahābhārata."I surrender to those troubles which remind me of Thy name, O Lord, every second." "I throw a big rock on that happiness which, when it comes, makes people forget the name of God." The speaker … read more »
Dream is another reality -- there can be dreams from prevous lives
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, karma, and the nature of reality."Past is gone. Future is not here. Your future will be like your presence." "Brahma-śaktir jagat mithyā—this life is a dream." A teacher explains the journey of consciousness through lifetimes and the three types of karma. … read more »
What is changing is not reality, what is not changing is the reality
A spiritual discourse on discernment, mind, and the subconscious."The dharma of the buddhi is to judge. Judgment means discerning what is satya and what is asatya: reality and non-reality." "Mind is not responsible for your thoughts and your problems. You cannot and should not … read more »
Atma is universal
A discourse on non-dual reality and the limitations of intellectual knowledge."Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." "The souls are individuals, and the Ātmā is universal." The speaker explores the nature of ultimate unity versus perceived diversity, using the parable of blind … read more »
Forgetting is not the same as forgiving
A spiritual parable about two traveling monks and a lesson on attachment."Gurudev told us when we left, 'Do not touch the woman.' But you did not merely touch her; you carried her on your back." "Nine years ago, I dropped her on the bank of the river. … read more »
Cultural shock
A personal narrative about experiencing profound culture shock after moving from a rural Indian village to a modern Western city."I landed at Heathrow, but my luggage landed at another airport. I had an old-style Indian suitcase made of metal—a painted metal box with a nice design." "The most horrible, the biggest shock for me was … read more »
In this world there are many possibilities of the destructive way and very rare opportunities of the
A spiritual discourse on the Five Remembrances and the purpose of human life."I am a human being. This is not meant to discriminate against other creatures, but to serve as our own protection against committing negative karma." "Humans are meant to be protectors, not destroyers. Thus, our mission … read more »
Introduction of Professor UpadhyayJi
An introduction of a professor and a spiritual metaphor."The professor gave a beautiful example about two vessels. One is empty and one is full—full of olive oil—and the other is empty." "So you have to bring it up, fel kell emelni az olajast. It … read more »
Mental pollution and mental illness is worse than the physical illness, but good health can be reach
A discourse on the traditional pillars of a healthy and happy life according to Āyurvedic wisdom."The first happiness in life is a healthy body. Nothing can be compared with a healthy body." "The major part of our illnesses, any physical troubles and mental troubles, is from our stomach, and the root … read more »
Overweight is the cause of 30% of the illnesses. Health, diet, and fasting.
A spiritual teacher offers dietary and lifestyle guidance for health and weight loss, framed as a discipline of body and mind."You can't imagine how easy it is—but you have no discipline: don't eat, drink water and water." "This diet you should do for a minimum of one year. But after one year, if you begin to … read more »
The result of pleasant and unpleasant experiences. The death is not the end of life.
A spiritual discourse on prayer, divine incarnation, and the pursuit of the immortal."Bhagavān vāsānake bukehe—God is just hungry for the love, the bhāva, your inner feeling." "Pray for the immortal—from the mortal to the immortal. Lord, lead us from mortality to immortality." The speaker explores the true essence … read more »
You can defeat unhappiness with happiness
A spiritual discourse analyzing a devotional bhajan and its metaphors."To cross the ocean of māyā... he brought a boat, a very big boat, a ferry, and that ferry is satsa g." "Parīṣ maṇi Gurudev hai, Gurū nām hai. The name of the Gurudev is the … read more »
The same wind which fans up the live coals can blow out the candle flame
A spiritual talk celebrating devotion and protecting one's inner light during a reunion in Vápi."Imagine you have a light in your hand, a flame, and you have to go somewhere while a storm is raging. You must not let the flame go out." "One negative thought, and the flame is … read more »
Nirguna -- Saguna. Meaning of the colors and the facial expressions
A spiritual teacher offers a correction to a prayer and discusses the spiritual significance of color and facial expression."Every color has its meaning, and this color has a very special meaning. This is the color you see in meditation before enlightenment, before self-realization." "The facial expression is the real picture of your inner self. … read more »
There is Only One God
A discourse on the singular, formless nature of God and divine manifestations."There is only one God; there are no two Gods. That one God has no name and no form; that is called Brahman." "Holy Gurujī said, 'One in all and all in one.' Unless we realize … read more »
ANNA PURNE SADAPURNE
A discourse on the spiritual significance of food and the Annapūrṇā mantra."There is no other god who will keep you alive; it is the food that sustains you." "Where there is enough food (anna), there is everlasting happiness. In the house where grains are preserved, the goddess … read more »
Fear
A spiritual discourse on the nature of fear and its resolution through yogic wisdom."Fear is given to us with birth, like intellect, love, emotion, happiness, the feeling of pleasure, understanding, contentment, and attachment." "Therefore, finally, the great saints or wise ones said, 'Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma.' Non-violence is the highest … read more »
Whatever You are Doing will Come Back to You
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and the law of karma."You cannot keep water in an unburnt clay pot... Similarly, you cannot keep quicksilver in paper. The kingfisher does not know what to do with pearls, for pearls are the nourishment of the swan." "Every step … read more »
Follow the Ethic Principles
A spiritual discourse on the true purpose of human life and ethical conduct."A human should lead life with brain and heart together. When there is no coordination between them, one loses human quality." "Be sure that God gave you human life with a particular aim... This life is … read more »
Never is Too Late!
A discourse on the essence and ultimate aim of yoga."Yoga is very, very old... For me, yoga is as old as the universe, because yoga means to keep a balance in the entire universe." "Practicing yoga means those exercises, practices, are a technique for reunion. … read more »
Today is a Special Day
A spiritual discourse on the significance of a specific date and the nature of the Self."Today is a special day. While every day is special, according to numerology, today holds particular significance: 7.07.2007." "It is the jīvātmā—the individual soul—that takes birth and dies, that travels. But the soul is not ātmā. … read more »
How to Lose Weight
A detailed instructional guide on following a Phalahārī, or fruit-and-vegetable-based, diet for health and weight loss."Obtain a full diagnosis covering sugar, cholesterol, iron, minerals, and vitamins." "Maintain this diet for a minimum of one year; it is a good exercise in willpower." The speaker provides specific dietary rules, including eating only … read more »
Do it Yourself
A spiritual discourse on karma yoga, seva, and the purification of action through selfless service."Removing thorns from the path is akin to removing the thorns of your own karma." "Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam—your yoga sādhanā will be successful if you do good karma." The speaker explains the profound spiritual practice of … read more »
Family Situations
A spiritual talk addressing marital harmony and personal responsibility."Women should never give up a kind, loving language, and husbands should never give up a kind, loving, and respectful language." "Husband and wife are two forces pulling the coach of the family, and the mind … read more »
The Five Points
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life, illustrated with parables."Lucky are those who can have a spiritual interest inwardly awakened and follow the Guruvākyam." "Human life is given for self-realization, to remove the duality of the individual soul and come to the unity of the … read more »
Do not Neglect Your Sadhana
A spiritual discourse on the imperative of sustained personal practice, or sādhanā."In the sādhanā you are doing, two things are paramount. First, do not neglect it." "Day by day, your love should grow towards spirituality... 'Nita nita prema mera adhika badejo.' So, day by day, my love … read more »
Sola Kala
An explanation of the sixteen kalas, or spiritual perfections, and their relationship to lunar cycles and chakra awakening."The term 'sola kala' refers to sixteen (sola) kalas. Kala signifies miracles, developments, or abilities." "One who has fully developed all sixteen of these kalas is known as a Pūrṇa Puruṣa, a complete being. Śrī Kṛṣṇa … read more »