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Karma is the Cause and the Result
A spiritual discourse on the universal soul, compassion, and the cycle of life."The soul has no attributes. In the astral being, there is no man and no woman." "Life is everywhere. Life is dear to everyone. And God is residing in our heart. And that God has no … read more »
God Made World is Perfect
A spiritual discourse on interfaith dialogue and the roots of global unrest."Every religion said more or less the same thing. They all said that the main principles of their religions are peace, harmony, respect for life, not killing, and protecting the environment." "The God-made world is perfect, … read more »
All Should Be Happy - Let's Make Peace
A spiritual discourse critiquing modern education and advocating for universal consciousness."When the wise meet the wise, they discuss wisdom. But when the donkey meets the donkey, they kick with their back legs." "Mahātmā Gandhi said, 'Mother Earth provides enough for every man's need, but not for … read more »
Satsang unites
A spiritual discourse on the distinction between divine and individual existence, and the path to union through satsa g."These two sets of qualities do not mix together... Because we try to keep our identity, one has to give up that identity." "Kabīr Dās said very clearly: 'Jab mai thā tab hari nahī , ab … read more »
Open Your Heart - Don't be Fanatic
A spiritual discourse on the importance of satsa g and the power of the Guru's word."Satsa g is Jñāna Ga gā, the Ga gā of knowledge, where you can wash all your sins." "Even a quarter of a quarter hour, if you have darśan and satsa g of a sādhu, it … read more »
Yoga is the Balancing Principle
A spiritual discourse on the three universal principles and the path to oneness with God."The entire, endless universe is like a mother's womb where God—the Supreme, the Consciousness, the Holy Father—resides." "When I was here, He was not here; now He is here, but I am not there. For the … read more »
Sweetness of God's Name
An evening interfaith prayer gathering and discourse on divine love and world peace."God has given it to us free of charge. Be assured that our prayers are registered by God." "Gandhi said there is no way to peace; peace is the way... 'Be the change you want to … read more »
Very important to become vegetarian - plants also have life
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, compassion, and vegetarianism."Our consciousness, is not filled with desires, with jealousy, with anger, with hate, with complexes, with greediness. All this is the dirtiness which fills individual consciousness." "Realize the human qualities: purity, love. For me, no one … read more »
Multireligious dialog
A closing address at a multi-religious dialogue conference on spiritual unity and interfaith respect."Any religion we take, the final truth is God. Muslims believe in one God, Hindus believe in one God, a Christian believes in one God, and a Buddhist believes in one God. So which is the … read more »
Meditation
A spiritual discourse on the essence and purpose of meditation."Meditation is a cradle which leads our life comfortably through the universe. It is that which leads us to God." "Meditation without a mantra is like a body without a soul; therefore, one should utilize a … read more »
Closing words at the World Peace Conference
A closing address at an interfaith peace conference in Vienna."We are here to awaken consciousness in our children and to spread the message further: we need world peace." "All religions are the same... Then why are we fighting? It means we are fighting for nothing." … read more »
Get enlightenment!
A spiritual discourse on liberation, generational karma, and the true purpose of yogic practice."if you attain self-realization... because of you, your seven past generations are automatically liberated." "The primary aim is to attain enlightenment. You are the light in that pitṛ loka, destined to liberate all the pitṛs." The … read more »
If you think you are happy, you will be
A spiritual discourse on the value and responsibility of human life."Human life means living under karmic consequence... precisely because you have this freedom, whatever you do will be counted." "Manomātra jagataḥ—this world is created out of the mind. Your world, where you live, is created out … read more »
Learn to forgive
A spiritual discourse on forgiveness, anger, and wisdom."The anger of the worldly person is like a line on stone, while the anger of the wise one is like a line on water." "Your anger should be only on the surface, not in the … read more »
Tapa, Dama and Karma
A discourse on the foundational principles of Brahmavidyā."Tapa means tapasyā: to endure, to accept the conditions of life, and to go through them. Dharma is to control: to control our ego, control our temptations, and control everything, and to do the right karma." … read more »
Madhur Muskan
A spiritual discourse on divine glimpses and the devotee's experience."When a fervent longing to know Brahman awakens in the heart of the aspirant... God grants certain experiences. These are like a brief flash of lightning in the sky." "A person who has such experiences always … read more »
Climate changes
A spiritual discourse on the harmony of natural elements and divinity."Life cannot exist on this planet anymore if there is no fire element. Life cannot exist on this planet if there is no water element." "The balancing principle is what I always call yoga. That is … read more »
Birthday satsang
A spiritual address given on the occasion of an early birthday satsang."I pray to Mahāprabhujī and Śrī Devpurījī that until the last seconds of my life and until the last drop of my blood, may I dedicate myself to their service." "I do not feel myself like … read more »
Mind is a problem
A spiritual discourse addressing karma, householder life, and mind management."First, I do not know what you mean by 'ordinary.' The word 'ordinary' is not very good. Are you leading an ordinary life? You are living a very high life." "Therefore, the mind is a problem. … read more »
Why we have to suffer?
A spiritual discourse on destiny, karma, and the role of a guru's guidance."We cannot remove it, and we cannot avoid it, because it is your karma or destiny. However, as a human endowed with intellect, qualities, and will, one can change one's present way of thinking and actions." … read more »
How do women get realization?
A spiritual discourse on gender, liberation, and inner purification."For liberation itself, there is no duality of male or female. A river has curves, but the water does not." "Our liberation does not depend on whether you live with a holy man or not. Even … read more »
Parameshvara
A discourse on the essence of Brahman and the Self from the Kenopaniṣad."That which breathes through the life force, that by which the prāṇa itself is animated—know that alone to be Brahman. It is not this form that is seen." "The ātmā is not born and will not … read more »
Real relation
A spiritual talk on the nature of devotion and relationships."Therefore, if you make happy your mother, your father, your sister, your brother, your colleagues, your friends, or your house pet, that is your real relation." "If we do not have this in the world, then … read more »
Happiness
A discourse on the ten (and ultimately eleven) forms of wealth and happiness for a householder, drawing from Vedic wisdom."The first wealth, the first happiness, is good health." "The tenth is called peace—śānti. To live a peaceful life is not comparable to anything." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) explains a traditional list of worldly and spiritual assets … read more »
Renounce and enjoy
A spiritual discourse on the principle of renunciation (tyāga) for liberation."As Holy Gurujī said, 'Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice'—tyāga." "It is said this life is like morning water on the grass; very soon it will dry." The speaker explores the … read more »
Can we achieve realization?
A spiritual discourse addressing the universality of self-realization beyond monastic life."Liberation or self-realization is not bound to any monastic order. It is not bound to particular postures, a particular color, or dress, and so on." "Liberation comes, realization comes from the purity of actions, purity of … read more »
Stories from Puranas
A discourse on the Purāṇas and the nature of belief beyond intellect."Until you have read [the Purāṇas], you do not truly know anything." "If you were that mother who brought her dead child... and he gave it life, you would tell us so clearly, with that confidence: … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 2
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā and the Vyāsa Gāḍī."The seat of Ved Vyāsa is called the Vyāsa Gāḍī. 'Gāḍī' means the seat, and it is pūjanya—worthy of adoration, worship, and respect." "Today, especially, if you make a sa kalpa (resolve), it will come true. … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 3
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."In the times of the Ṛṣis... disciples would travel to them from across the world. For them, this arrival was one of the happiest days—the day of union." "Guru Pūrṇimā is the day, the time when … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 1
A satsang on Guru Purnima, water scarcity, and spiritual symbolism."You may be surprised to know that what you would call proper rain we last had seven years ago." "Pūrṇa is completeness... When our individual consciousness merges into the cosmic consciousness—that, for us, will be the … read more »
Spiritual New Year
A spiritual talk on the occasion of Guru Purnima."You offer all that you have done and practiced—the fruits of your sādhanā—to Gurudev. Then, you take a new vow, a sa kalpa, for the coming year." "You are the blessed ones, the happy ones, to … read more »
Brahman
A discourse on the indescribable nature of Brahman and the path to realization."The physical eyes cannot see it, nor can any indriyas know it; even our intellect cannot grasp what the Supreme is or how the Supreme is." "Therefore, through meditation and sādhanā, we must come to another … read more »
Ekadasi
A satsang discourse on the spiritual significance of Ekādaśī and the nature of sādhanā."Ekādaśī is a very important day dedicated to Lord Śiva, the eleventh day. This is the day when everyone prays and worships Lord Śiva." "Sādhanā is life. Through sādhanā we can be successful in our life. … read more »
Understanding
A discourse on the transmission of spiritual knowledge and the challenge of true understanding."The Master answers very clearly, but the question is whether the disciple understands clearly." "What you listen from me... and what you will understand, how you will register it in your memory, and then how you … read more »
Brothers and sisters
A discourse on the power of language and human relationships."In India, even a politician, when he begins to talk, will first say 'mātāo, bahanõ'—'mātāo' means mothers, 'bahanõ' means sisters—'bhaiyo,' the brothers, 'mitra,' the friends, and then he will give the lecture." "When I say you … read more »
Family relations
A spiritual discourse on foundational life principles, responsibility, and debt."We must return to family relations, build a healthy family system, and give good education to children. Children should know their responsibility." "Humans are born as protectors, not as distractors. Protection means not only physical protection … read more »
How do you get up?
A morning satsang on aligning daily life with spiritual realization."What I perceive in my meditation, I aspire to become one with. That is the sun, the ātmā. That Parampuruṣa is yourself." "How much of your daily life aligns with the instruction of the ṛṣis? How … read more »
Ahar, Vihar, Acar, Vicar
A discourse on the essence and prerequisites of spiritual practice (sādhanā)."A life without the capacity for sādhanā is senseless. Before beginning, one must have a clear vision and dṛḍha-sa kalpa—a very strong resolution." "Āhāra influences our life; our life depends on it. Therefore, a human should … read more »
Removing ego
A spiritual discourse narrating a lesson from the Rāmāyaṇa about ego and divine grace."Hanumānjī, with his nails, tore his chest; everything was bleeding, and people saw within his heart that God Rāma and Sītā were there, blessing him." "The ṛṣi said, 'Hanumān, bless Rāma, tell him the blessing from … read more »
Friendship
A spiritual discourse on the nature of true friendship."Dosti means: do means 'two,' and sati means 'the truthful.' It is when one who is walking on the path of reality or truth supports another to walk on the same path." "Lucky are they who … read more »
Pitras - Our Ancestors
A spiritual discourse on the Pitraloka, the ancestral realm, and human duties."Your children are responsible for freeing you from the Pitraloka." "It is your prime duty to perform all religious ceremonies according to your belief or religion... a very, very ancient way of praying for them." The … read more »
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Tattva of action (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse on understanding right action and true renunciation."If you can protect your dharma, your dharma can protect you. If you cannot protect your dharma, your dharma cannot protect you." "Renounce the pride of thinking, 'I am the doer.'... Your deeds should be free … read more »
Become a part of the ashram
A spiritual discourse on the power of the āshram for spiritual practice."Whatever you do there counts a thousand times more. If you do good things, it counts a thousand times more good for you." "Therefore, the holy place, the divine, is there where your Master is. Utilize … read more »
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Merger (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse using a bhajan's metaphor to explain the search for truth."Many days I was wandering here and there as a young girl. That girl is your śruta, your consciousness, or your cittavṛttis." "But finally I found Śrī Devpurījī, my beloved one, unborn, immortal. And so my … read more »
I greet God in you
A spiritual discourse on the divine vision of a God-realized being."For one who has realized God, what happens? Their gaze, their kindness, their love—becomes like God’s." "In every creature they see only one essence, and that is God. In every being here, they see only one … read more »
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God is Everywhere (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse on the paradoxical search for the omnipresent divine."We have God within us, but we think He is not here. That is why we sing, 'Do you want to come, do you want to come?'" "God is surprised that 'I am here and you … read more »
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Naham Karata - God is the Doer (from Upanishads)
A video featuring a continuous, meditative chant."Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda" "Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda" The video consists solely of the repeated chanting of the Sanskrit mantra "Oṃ Saccidānanda," representing the divine qualities of existence, consciousness, and bliss. There … read more »
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Be always alert (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse on awakened consciousness and selfless duty, illustrated by a teaching parable."Merely sitting, meditating, and reciting mantras is insufficient in this world. You must become chetan—awakened, alert, and conscious." "Therefore, when Gurudev has given you a duty, then your main concentration and your primary duty is to … read more »
Living from Guruvakya
A talk on the global reach and sustenance of spiritual teachings within the Yoga in Daily Life community."Yoga in Daily Life is very active in New Zealand—in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. They listen to Guruvākyas every day." "The only challenge is that they see me just once a year, and only for two … read more »