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All pilgrim places are at the lotus feet of Gurudev
Human life is the highest birth, gifted with intellect and discrimination.Do not waste this precious opportunity. Among all associations, satsang is supreme. All pilgrimages and holy places reside within the Guru's lotus feet; with the Guru present, there is no need to search elsewhere. The Guru's … read more »
Learning Sanyasa Suktam mantra
Today celebrates International Yoga Day and the global system of Yoga in Daily Life.Rare great beings incarnate to guide humanity. This system is respected across India and the world for making yoga accessible to all. We are blessed to be part of this era and this beautiful guidance. The … read more »
Vishwaguruji is in all of us
True contentment is found in renunciation and devotion, not in worldly possessions.A contented sādhu, happy warming his food on a funeral pyre, desires nothing, not even a boon from Śiva. This illustrates that spiritual fulfillment requires no external gifts. Greed, envy, and ego destroy spiritual progress, causing … read more »
With the blessing of Gurudev everything is possible
The spiritual path is built upon a strong foundation of integrated practice.Three daughters embody distinct yogic approaches within one household. Gyānībāī uses wisdom to transform her family, measuring spiritual age from initiation. Sevābāī's selfless service, despite rejection, ultimately leads to abundance and the redemption of her persecutors. … read more »
Guru's Darshan is the most precious
The story of two pilgrims reveals the power of the guru's grace over ritual observance.They undertook a difficult journey to bathe in the Ganga, following a strict rule to only lodge with those who had bathed there. After two months of travel and hardship, they finally stayed at an ashram, … read more »
Respect is important
The power of language and respect shapes spiritual life.Words carry energy, influencing our inner state and relationships. A story illustrates this: a man feared the yoga pose called Śavāsana, the corpse pose. After this, the name was changed to Ānandāsana, the bliss pose, to … read more »
Guru is leading us to the enlightenment
The path to enlightenment begins with saṁskāras before birth, unfolds through finding a Guru, and culminates in unwavering devotion and inner peace.Saṁskāras start in the womb through the mother’s exposure to scriptures, mantras, and sacred stories. This shapes the child’s consciousness early. Sukhad, son of Vedavyāsa, knew all scriptures from birth yet was denied entry to Vaikuṇṭha … read more »
The soul must go through all experience
The path moves from belief to inner strength through direct experience.Joy is essential for learning and practice. Yoga is a science, not a religion; it requires trust and practice, not dogma or blind belief. Personal experience creates a stable foundation, unlike belief which can be shaken. … read more »
We need Gurudev
The disciple must never abandon the need for the guru or the teachings, for that is the gravest error.The guru is the principle that leads from ignorance to knowledge. This Guru Tattva is the essential diamond, not the physical form, yet it is embodied to provide tangible guidance. God aids the seeker by sending … read more »
How does Guru teach us?
Begin the morning with the resolution: "I am a human." This awareness is essential, as many live below human quality. A disciple in a forest wished to see people at a festival. His guru gave him a peacock feather, instructing him to look through it. … read more »
As you do, you will get
Food, the digestive fire, and spiritual practice are deeply connected.Learning to cook from a young age is vital, not just for health but for the energy imparted to the food. A strong Agni, or digestive fire, allows one to dissolve all that is consumed, including … read more »
How mind-body exercise improves cognitive function
Yoga demonstrates a superior effect on brain and mental health compared to other exercises.A scientific study of over 20,000 adults aged 55 and older found mind-body exercise improves cognitive function more than aerobic or resistance training. Yoga enhances the birth of new brain cells, supports factors that prevent Alzheimer's, … read more »
Satsang and Kusang
The choice between uplifting company and degrading association determines one's spiritual trajectory.One constantly engages with either positive or negative influences. A dedicated individual was corrupted through food secretly adulterated with meat, which altered his mental state and destroyed his spiritual practices. This demonstrates how subtle influences can … read more »
Salutation to the Guru's lotus feet
A garland of offerings and blessings is presented through sacred verses and invocations.The recitation honors divine forms and the supreme principle pervading all worlds. The guru is saluted as the root of meditation, worship, mantra, and liberation. Prayers for peace are extended to all realms, beings, and deities. … read more »
Yuga Yuga Jivo Maheshwarananda
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Dharma and Satsang
Dharma is one's essential duty.Each person has a specific role. The neighbor's path often seems easier, but shortcuts can lead to longer journeys. A sage repeatedly saved a drowning scorpion, accepting its stings. The sage's dharma was compassion; the scorpion's … read more »
Always keep the distance
The world is a mirror for self-observation and correction.Instructions are given for our protection, like maintaining distance to help others effectively. Without distance, one can be pulled down, just as a swimmer can be drowned by what seemed a blanket but is a bear. … read more »
Pyare darashana diyo aj
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing.
Guru bhakta jagata me na rahe
The teaching is about indescribable oneness.Listen, all doing serious sādhanā. Rāma lives in every heart. Rāma means God or Guru. Inside and outside, everything is one. It is a vast oneness. You sit in all moving and non-moving. The whole world … read more »
Be the tool
The spiritual path requires surrendering the ego's claim of being the doer to become a tool of divine grace.A dog pulling a chariot mistakenly believes it carries the entire load itself. Similarly, Hanuman once thought his great deeds were his own doing. Rama then sent him on a difficult journey to deliver a ring … read more »
Gurudev stands in the focus of our life
All spiritual paths ultimately converge.Bhakti, Jñāna, and Karma Yoga are interconnected and lead to the same destination. One may begin by acquiring knowledge, which fosters love for the divine, culminating in selfless service. This service, or Seva, arises naturally from … read more »
The value of Gurudev
Devotion transforms despair into strength, as seen in Hanumān’s story.Hanumān searched all of La kā for Sītā but found her nowhere. He sank into depression, thinking life was over. He prepared to end his life by fasting, fire, or drowning. Then he looked toward Ayodhyā. … read more »
The Guru's name is a priceless diamond
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing from Strilky. Including bhajan "Ho Guru Sukha Dama Swami"
Morning practice from Strilky with relaxation
Correct form and awareness are essential for yoga practice.Feel the contact between your body and the floor, aware of your breathing. Practice postures like Pavanamuktāsana to release tension, ensuring the low back presses the floor. Sit in Vajrāsana to relax and balance the energy … read more »
Practising Asanas
Yoga practice aims for inner peace and strength.Practice brings awareness inside, into inner space. Āsanas and yoga calm the mind. Every movement is done with full awareness. Stand in the position, separate the feet, and relax the whole body. Observe feelings in the … read more »
Morning practice from Strilky
A gentle yoga practice integrates relaxation, mindful movement, and breath awareness to cultivate strength and well-being.Begin by relaxing the body completely, feeling its heaviness and observing the breath. Movements like Pavan Muktāsana increase circulation, particularly in the lower back and knees. Exercises such as the bicycle motion strengthen core muscles and … read more »
Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva
Morning satsang with Viswhaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing from Strilky. Including He Nata Aba To, Itna to Karana Guruji
The essence is always the same
The essence of satsa g is transformation through timeless presence.Stories from the past contain profound teachings to be digested. Time and place dictate appropriate behavior, yet the essence of pure yoga remains constant, adapting through different eras. The teacher is always in accordance with time, … read more »
Dhyan Karo
Meditate, O mind, to dispel ill-intentions and remember the Guru's words.Through meditation, one gains wisdom and progresses toward becoming a yogi. It is the means to fulfill duties and make life fruitful. True renunciation arises from seeking detachment while still within worldly bondage. In all actions, … read more »
Ab Sop Diya Is Jivan Ka
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing fron Strilky. Ab Sop Diya, Aba Hama
Follow the path of Bhakti
The path of devotion and Guru's grace overcomes the universal power of māyā.You cannot escape māyā, but by surrendering to the Guru and following the spiritual path, you can cross it. A sādhu's anger after years of tapasyā shows māyā's presence. The path of knowledge can inflate ego, … read more »
Death is a transition
Death is a transition to a higher place when one follows the spiritual path and has the Guru’s grace.Death is a universal law; whoever comes will go. If there is trust in the Guru and devotion, the Guru prepares one for this transition. A king named Vidura feared death and asked his guru. The … read more »
Maya can destroy everything
Greed destroys spiritual progress, causing a fall regardless of one's efforts.A hardworking man saw an advertisement for a magical golden egg promising wealth. Consumed by greed, he spent all his savings on it, quit his job, and isolated himself to guard it. He eventually cracked the … read more »
Guided Relaxation into Inner Peace and Self-Awareness
Guided relaxation opens the door to inner peace and self-awareness without needing elaborate preparation.Assume a comfortable posture even on uneven ground. Close the eyes and take a few deep breaths to release the body. Surrender mental effort and sense the body's weight held by the earth. With each exhalation … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
Devotion to the Guru is the essence of spiritual practice.Chant the mantra with full belief and devotion. Feel the Guru's presence directly before you. Imagine performing the mantra at his lotus feet. His constant blessings and love shower upon all. In every beat, feel his … read more »
We are in a blessed place
The story of the great tree and the small axe reveals how the seemingly insignificant overcomes the mighty.During Holī, Gurujī spoke of a very big tree, tall and thick, so large people came and went through it. Many passed by. Then a sādhu arrived and said, “Now this will die. It will increase … read more »
The form of God is the vibration
Om is the original mantra, the sound form of God.The mantra Om grants all desires and liberation. Yogis meditate on Om constantly. The bindu in Om’s symbol is both the cosmic origin-point and the nectar of immortality. Om is not a produced sound but a … read more »
Aba Tuma Daya Karo Gurudevaji
True devotion is complete surrender, like a slave without contract or will.The guru is the indescribable, unborn reality who carries one across the ocean of worldliness. The guru is the signpost to truth, a true yogi whose divine play is incomprehensible. The guru's grace pervades the universe, … read more »
Identification with the name
The yoga name is a second mantra, a divine tool given to replace worldly identification.Most have received this mantra without realizing it. A name forms identity, usually tied to the body, which is the root of ignorance. Birth names are given by parents based on fashion or circumstance, often carrying … read more »
Bhajan evening from Strilky
Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic.Singing bhajan Sri Puja Deepa Dayalu Data, Sataguru Alakhpuriji Avo, Kya Tuma Jano Hala Hamara, Tera Sataguru Rakho Laj, Bhajo Re Manva
Waiting for Gurudev
Surrender to the guru's lotus feet through unconditional devotion.The Sannyāsa Sūkta is practiced. This chant is dedicated to the guru. Sanskrit pronunciation and melody are crucial. Head movements aid memory. The mantra teaches that immortality is not attained by work, people, or wealth, but … read more »
Be positive
Today's topic is the choice between positivity and negativity, between satsa ga and kusa ga.Everything has a positive and negative side. Before seeking faults in others, see your own faults. Never judge a situation without the full story. The company you keep determines your mental state; satsa ga brings peace, … read more »
Go to satsang
The path of faith is proven through direct experience and sustained by satsa g.A master provides simple initial practices, like a mantra. This must be done with heart and soul to feel the connection and blessing. The first step of sincere practice opens the soul to the master's consciousness. … read more »
Waiting
Waiting with devotion transforms the heart and prepares one for the divine guest.A woman fled a marriage and found shelter in a hermitage. Her guru foretold that Śrī Rāma would come. For forty years she cleaned the hut and gathered sweet fruits. Her constant expectation never wavered, and … read more »
Jaya Sri Maheshwarananda Maharaj!
Gain knowledge and follow Sanātana Dharma.Do not wander searching. Drive away wickedness and protect cows. Reflect on the Vedas and propagate righteous conduct. Uphold moral principles and do not lose heart. Foster love and do not quarrel. If some are against … read more »
My salutation to the Lord
Archive 20240821 09 edited Musical recording. … read more »
Gurudev sees our past and future
The guru's grace can alter destiny and guide one beyond astrological predictions.Jyotishvidya provides a map of karmic tendencies, yet the guru's law is supreme. A story illustrates this: a seer wrote a miserable destiny for two princes. Their guru later instructed them to act against that written … read more »
Om Sri Deveshwar Mahadevaya Namaha
A session of mantra chanting and practice for spiritual cleansing.The practice begins with a powerful mantra chanted 108 times. The core learning method involves repetition, starting slowly, then increasing speed, and returning to a slow pace for integration. This technique applies to complex texts like … read more »
Bhajans singing from Strilky
Devotion centers on the guru's feet as the ultimate refuge and source of grace.The seeker's entire spiritual journey is directed toward this sacred focus. All effort and aspiration culminate in surrender at this divine threshold. The feet represent the complete embodiment of the teacher's wisdom and compassion. They are … read more »
The bansuri flute
The dance between divine and earthly is reflected in the rāga and in being an instrument of the divine.Every instrument is a living being; the musician supplies life force, and the instrument delivers its message. Rāga Kiravāṇī illustrates this dance: rules must be remembered, yet the inner being plays through the body. Human life … read more »