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What is Yoga?
Yoga is the principle that unites space and consciousness.The universe is endless space, Brahman, filled with universal consciousness. The balance maintaining equilibrium between this cosmic body and its conscious embryo, Hiraṇyagarbha, is yoga. This balance manifests as harmony, resulting in unity—the union of individual … read more »
Hatha Yoga - Nauli
Agnisāra and Nauli are powerful yogic kriyās for health and longevity.Practice Agnisāra daily on an empty stomach with external breath retention, moving the abdomen in and out to purify the digestive fire and clear bodily blockages. Nauli involves churning the stomach muscles in four directions: right … read more »
Hatha Yoga - Basti
Basti and Śa kha Prakṣālana are advanced yogic cleanses for the intestinal system.Basti uses naulī to draw and expel water through the anus, cleansing more effectively than a standard enema. Śa kha prakṣālana, named for the conch's winding path, cleanses the entire 8.4-meter intestinal tract. Long intestines are … read more »
Hatha Yoga - Dhauti
We learn the cleansing practices of neti and dhauti.Neti involves rinsing the nasal passages with warm salt water, creating a good feeling for the day and aiding sleep. Applying a little oil in the nostrils afterward can protect against allergies. Dhauti refers to internal … read more »
Swamiji's closing speach at the Youth Conference 2006
The duty of juniors is to receive wisdom and become the light for the world.The time of seniors is passing, and their wisdom must be left for the future. The modern world faces deep suffering: refugees are abused, families are destroyed, and violence affects all life. Humans possess intellect and … read more »
Swamiji's opening speach at the Youth Conference 2006
The future depends on educating youth in wisdom, love, and environmental care.Current education lacks spiritual and ethical foundations, leading to conflict and ecological crisis. Parents and teachers hold responsibility for shaping the coming generation. Sustainable peace requires imparting values of tolerance, respect, and forgiveness. Practical actions like … read more »
Hatha Yoga - Tratak
This is a guide to the Trāṭaka practice of gazing at a flame.Prepare by sitting upright with eyes closed. Relax the entire body completely from toes to head. Become aware of the natural breath without changing its rhythm. Maintain absolute physical stillness. Open the eyes only when instructed … read more »
Hatha Yoga - Neti & Kapalbhati
Netī is a nasal cleansing practice in Haṭha Yoga.The nose filters air, trapping dust with moisture and fine hairs. Netī cleanses like clearing a pipe, using salt water to prevent irritation and aid cleaning. The water should be slightly warmer than body temperature. This … read more »
Hatha Yoga
Haṭha Yoga is the union of willpower and the body's subtle channels.The term haṭha signifies the will to achieve, illustrated by four types: a child's persistence, a woman's determination, a ruler's command, and a yogī's self-reliant resolve. True will is lost upon dependence. Anatomically, ha represents the … read more »
Bhakta and Bhagawan
Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa are an inseparable union.Without Rādhā, Kṛṣṇa is half, for the devotee and God are the same. Where there are no devotees, God feels lonely and questions His manifestation. With the devotee present, He is happy and performs His divine … read more »
Candles on your birthday cake
The candle and cake tradition is a mistaken symbol that harms life.The candle represents your life; blowing it out shortens your life. The cake symbolizes your body and also life itself; cutting it severs your life's rope. This custom is not from ancient European or Indian culture … read more »
mantra OM SRI GURU DIPAYA NAMAH
Om is the cosmic sound, the origin and essence of all creation.Everything emerges from Om, exists within it, and merges back into it. This sound is the form of the Supreme, present in every atom and cell. Śrī represents wealth, prosperity, and the principle of Lakṣmī. Guru … read more »
Rakshabandhan - the day of honour, dignity and respect for the women
The sacred duty and dignity of women is foundational for society.The primary issue is that women do not respect themselves, allowing their dignity to be compromised for commercial purposes. When women reclaim self-respect, men will follow, as they inherently respect women. A woman's rightful and respected … read more »
Free yourself from the attachment
Attachment creates bondage, while love brings freedom.The idea of complete renunciation is often misunderstood. True practice must be integrated into one's current life. A story illustrates this peril. A sage rescued and raised an orphaned deer, becoming deeply attached. Upon his death, … read more »
Story about Mahaprabhuji and Holy Guruji
The lesson is about receiving a guru's grace, which requires surrender, not jealousy.Śrī Mahāprabhujī was a being of immense spiritual power whose mere look could inspire devotion. He spoke little, yet his presence was everything. Disciples were jealous that he gave all his spiritual power to Holy Gurujī. … read more »
Dharma sometimes makes the master and disciple live and work in a physical distance
Disciples are like plants that thrive when replanted.Being sent away is not a sign of disfavor but of love and necessity for growth and service. Physical distance is nothing; being far can bring you nearer. For divine work, five principles are essential: knowledge, … read more »
The last words of Holy Guruji
The final teaching is to cease unnecessary worry and accept what will be.One who receives the Guru's blessing becomes a Guru. Realizing this truth confirms it. Just as salt cannot become sugar, each being has an inherent nature. Therefore, do not fear. What is destined will occur regardless. … read more »
Which is the best mantra?
The essence of all mantras is the Guru's word.This instruction is the foundation for spiritual development and liberation. The Master's directive, whether a command or a prohibition, is the operative mantra for the disciple. All genuine scriptures convey this same essential teaching. Yet, scriptures … read more »
Rainwater harvesting program and the neem
The neem tree is a divine gift for health and purity, supporting sustainable development and water projects.We harvest its leaves in a pollution-free zone, drying them in the shade to preserve their essence. The powder protects against viruses and builds immunity when a small amount is consumed daily. For external use, water … read more »
Committed young people will become the messengers of wisdom
To master spiritual texts, one must dedicate their life to studying the original Sanskrit.Translations are insufficient, as they lose the original essence. I offer a twelve-year program of study for this purpose. This requires a total life commitment, interrupting all other activities and relationships. Such dedication is rare. If … read more »
Meaning of the Guru Purnima
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day of profound spiritual connection.Fortunate are those united with the Master, while those who merely fear or forget the day are unfortunate. The guru principle is immortal and supreme. On this day, rise early, bathe, and listen to the Guru … read more »
Why should not we eat eggs?
Eggs are not considered suitable for a pure, spiritual diet.They are not vegetarian or a milk product, but a life form possessing tamas guṇa, the quality of inertia and impurity. What spoils quickly is considered impure, and eggs spoil even faster than fish. Consuming them … read more »
Cooperation of the master and disciple
A master's hasty astral journey reveals the interdependence of teacher and disciple.A siddha hears a devotee's prayer from a sinking ship. He urgently projects his astral body to help but exits incorrectly. He cannot re-enter his physical body because he forgot his exit point. His disciple astral … read more »
Be the channel between God and people
The greatest gift is sharing spiritual knowledge, for it preserves wisdom beyond one's own life.Yoga in Daily Life is a complete, global spiritual system, not merely physical practices. Teaching it channels spiritual energy drawn from our lineages, ultimately from Mahāprabhujī. When you impart this knowledge with conscious awareness and mantra, … read more »
The definition of Yoga -- where there is balance there is no suffering
Yoga is the universal principle of balance, the uniting force between all things, from consciousness to matter.Without this balance, suffering arises. The word itself derives from "yoke," the device that balances two oxen. All cosmic elements exist in this equilibrium, which produces harmony. For humanity, balance means shared understanding, ending conflict. Intellect … read more »
Sankalpa
The power of a firm spiritual resolution is essential for achievement.A sa kalpa is a deep, long-term commitment, not a fleeting thought. Its strength determines success, as seen in arduous physical journeys requiring immense will. This same principle applies to the spiritual path; many begin but … read more »
To Yoga Teachers
Wisdom is transmitted through the master's spoken word, Śruti, and the disciple's memory, Smṛti.Authenticity requires the consensus of many disciples, empowered by the master's blessing. Without this grace, knowledge dries out, attacked by doubts and negative thoughts. To receive blessing, one must be a pure vessel, free from jealousy … read more »
Live together in harmony and love -- the old and young people should be in harmony
A teacher of completeness is one who gives knowledge onward, for a well does not drink its own water.To teach selfishly ensures failure, as the knowledge will disappear. Therefore, develop discipline with your knowledge and do not search for mistakes in others. The mistake is in you. Generations inevitably fail to understand each other; … read more »
Story about banjan tree
Life is ever-changing.An ancient banyan tree mourned the loss of its last leaf, feeling alone and fearing its accumulated wisdom would be lost. A gardener pruned its ill parts, promising renewal. The tree initially felt ugly from the … read more »
Ten Indrias - ten petals of Manipur Chakra
The ten jewels of the Maṇipūra chakra represent the mastery of the ten senses.The mantra "Maṇi Padme Hum" honors the jewel-like qualities of the Buddha's lotus feet. These ten jewels correspond to the ten petals of the Maṇipūra chakra, which governs the ten indriyas, or senses. The five senses … read more »
Love, contentment and happiness are Universal principles within you
Human consciousness is a divine garden.You are the bee gathering nectar from its blossoms, which bloom through devotion. Without this inner love, life withers into loneliness and despair. Seeking happiness from others' love is futile, as it inevitably turns to pain. … read more »
Practise makes one perfect
The grammar of practice is harder than the theory.There are two kinds. The first is physical and meditative practice, which is easy. The second is working with your own mind and desires, which is very hard. The hardest thing is to say no to … read more »
Introduction to Manipur Chakra
The journey into the Maṇipūra chakra marks a significant spiritual crossing.The individual consciousness, distinct from the Ātmā within, is composed of karmic layers. Through practice and grace, consciousness rises to enter this center, whose name means "city of jewels." Our physical manifestation began here, at the … read more »
Devotion frees you from fear
A master demonstrates conscious departure to teach overcoming the fear of death.About eighty years ago, a master announced his departure, measured his grave, and sat within it. His grieving disciple pleaded not to be left alone. The master invited the disciple to sit with him. They chanted … read more »
Humans are day by day getting distant from God
The ten senses are the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action.These are the only keys to record information into the computer of the mind. The senses operate independently; only the mouth can taste salt in water. This illustrates that salt changes its form but not its … read more »
No one should suffer because of me
Learning to cook is fundamental to understanding life, health, and self-care.You should cook for yourself to know what you eat. Begin your day with prayer, yoga, and meditation, then prepare your breakfast. When others cook, you do not know what goes into your food. A mother … read more »
What if I die without getting enlightment?
Yoga is the divine power of manifestation and the light of illuminating consciousness.Śrī Kṛṣṇa reveals that even His own incarnation is made possible through yoga śakti, the unifying power that harmonizes elements to form a body. This same yoga was given to the sun, meaning its radiant light … read more »
Come back to God
The twenty-four siddhis, or yogic perfections, are ancient spiritual powers now mirrored by modern technology.Telepathy is realized through the telephone, and the siddhi of flight is achieved by aeroplane. Ancient texts like the Rāmāyaṇa describe advanced vehicles, suggesting prior scientific knowledge. Modern science, however, brings both benefits like connectivity and … read more »
Ahara Vihara Achara Vichara
The first sheath of being is the physical body, composed of the five elements and sustained by diet, drink, and company.As the food, so the mind; as the drink, so the speech; as the company, so the habits. To maintain health, one must manage four principles: diet, recreation, behavior, and thought. Good, limited food and positive … read more »
Who is dreaming?
The chakras represent a journey of consciousness through the mind.The mind pendulates between consciousness at the crown and the intellect, or buddhi, at the eyebrow center. All information enters through the five senses. These impressions are consciously recorded in a fresh present moment before descending … read more »
Why has the Soul falled into this world of illusion?
The true self is unborn and beyond the illusion of life and death.You are not the temporary identity you speak of; you are, in reality, one with the divine. This perceived separation is an illusion born of ignorance. The Ātmā, your true self, is indestructible like space; it … read more »
Respect keeps the balance in society
The Primacy of the Mother and the Principle of Yoga The entire space is one without a second, a fullness.This creates a harmony like that between a mother and child. The first God is the mother. Between space and consciousness is a balancing principle that holds them together, called Yoga. Where there is balance, there … read more »
In every heart He resides
Easter focuses global spiritual energy on divine contemplation.The one formless God manifests through various messengers and incarnations according to planetary need, with all beings as God's children. Duality and discrimination must be removed to realize the unchanging reality; theory is useless without practice. … read more »
Ashram
An āshram is a divine shelter for spiritual work and service.Vedic tradition outlines four life stages: Brahmachārī for student life until 25, Gṛhastha for household duties until 50, Vānaprastha for detachment and preparation until 75, and Sannyāsa for complete renunciation until 100. After 100 years, one … read more »
You are the Vedas
The divine mission of saints and the universal message of the Vedas guide us.We often fail to recognize holy saints during their lifetime, only realizing their nature after they depart. All beings are children of God, not just humans, and causing pain to any creature is a grave injustice. … read more »
You are that One
Happiness resides in the human heart.It is a universal principle within us, not outside. The true self, the ātmā, is indestructible and within every creature. Reality is unchanging, while the body, mind, and even the individual soul are changing and not … read more »
Titiksha and Sradha
Śraddhā and titikṣā are the essential pillars of faith and endurance.Śraddhā is confidence in yourself, your abilities, and in God. Without it, you cannot act or progress. Titikṣā is the power to endure hardship without complaint, to awaken your inner reserve energy to persevere and achieve … read more »
Vedic Culture
Vedānta is the highest essence of Vedic knowledge.The Veda is the complete science of the universe, containing all knowledge. It instructs a life in harmony with cosmic law. Ancient seers, the Ṛṣis, lived by this principle. They transmitted this science verbally long before … read more »
The bee and the lotus
The master's promise is that no disciple is ever abandoned, even through the deepest falls.One meets a master, practices, then abandons it all, committing sins and descending into lower lives. The master follows everywhere. When the disciple became a reptile, the master entered a reptile body to meet him. The … read more »