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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 »
In the cave of Sri Alakhpuriji
The disciple's bliss arises solely from the Guru's grace.A story illustrates this truth. Initially, entry into a sacred cave was restricted. Permission was granted for meditation inside. The initial feeling of specialness was present. The intense cold within the cave eventually overcame that feeling. … 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 »
We got from Vishwaguruji pure knowledge
The knowledge received is pure and requires deep, patient digestion, not quick consumption.Revisiting teachings reveals new understanding as one changes through practice. Writing, especially transcribing mantras slowly, deepens absorption and calms the mind. Respect for sacred texts is essential, as the value one assigns dictates the benefit received. … read more »
Guru bhakta jagata me na rahe
The divine reality is one, formless, and present everywhere within all beings.Rāma, meaning God or the Guru, lives in every heart. Inside and outside are the same vast oneness. The whole world resides within you. This reality is not born and does not die. It is completely … read more »
Use your common sense!
Discern the true Guru's word from personal or misinterpreted statements.A teaching given to one individual in a specific context is not a universal command for all. Many use the phrase "Guru Vākya" to enforce personal wishes or to blackmail others, which is a misuse. Common … read more »
Bhajans from Vep
Yoga Summer Retreat from Vep, Hungary.Bhajan singing including Guruvara me cal usa una des.
What is excellent against stress
Do not suppress problems but face them with awareness and laughter.Pushing down fears or unwanted thoughts gives them strength, as they gather similar energies and eventually erupt uncontrollably. Sharing difficulties, especially through laughter, disarms them. Real spirituality is filled with joy, not solemnity. Techniques like yoga, … read more »
Bhajans from Slovenska Vas
The bhajan of the Name is profound adoration for the Guru, who is present as a divine manifestation.We offer repeated bows to those holy feet. This practice is not insignificant; it holds great depth and meaning. The song itself is a vehicle for this devotion. Its value lies in the reverence it expresses, … read more »
Tuma Sab Ke Dina Dayala
A bhajan reveals the devotee's singular lament and the nature of grace.The song addresses the Lord as Dindayāl, the merciful one to the suffering. A core line asks if the Lord, absorbed in divine bliss, has forgotten the supplicant. The devotee takes shelter, declaring the Lord as … read more »
Webcast from Jadan
Gurupurnima program from Jadan, Rajasthan, India.
Webcast from Jadan
The devotional gathering centers on praise, invocation, and the power of the Guru's word.Loudly sing the praise of the true Guru. The Guru resides in the heart, making inner experience manifest like divine speech. Taking refuge dispels all sorrow. By listening to a specific bhajan, one can attain salvation. … read more »
Gurupurnima with Vishwaguruji
The resolve for auspiciousness is the foundation of being.From the sacred resolve, all creation emerges. The senses, elements, and cosmic principles originate from this divine intention. The recitation stabilizes the mind and anchors the awareness in truth. Through this practice, one establishes inner harmony … read more »
Shiva Puja 2024
Shiva Arati from the Om Ashram.With preparation and decoration of Shiva lingam, followed by our Shiva Arati. Jadan, Rajasthan, India.
Bhajan singing in the presence of the Master
The sacred syllable Om is the primal vibration from which this three-qualitied illusion of the world is projected.From Om, all knowledge and the Vedas themselves emerged. The true knower, realizing this, finds bliss. The Guru's grace is essential for this realization. Without the Guru's guidance, one remains lost, not knowing what to do … read more »
Satsaṅg with Moojī
The Self and the Ātman are identical.There is no difference. It is the one without a second. It is ever-present, unborn, undying, and unchanging. It is the substratum of all appearances and the witness of all phenomena. It is the essence of … read more »
Repeat the name of Gurudev
The human birth is a rare and urgent opportunity.The scriptures and all aspects of existence point to a single imperative. The sole necessity is to fix the mind upon the Guru's name. This precious human form is exceedingly difficult to obtain again. One must … read more »
A Gathering in Devpurī
This gathering is about devotion, purity, and practical spiritual guidance.Our heartfelt devotion creates a peaceful atmosphere where the divine presence is felt. The cow is revered as a mother, a source of grace and healing that offers everything. You must avoid harmful foods like eggs, … read more »
A Monument for Krishnanaji
A monument is being created in memory of Krishnanaji.Swāmījī requested a monument be placed in the main square of Vép. This model is sixty centimeters, but the final stone monument will be two hundred twenty. Krishnanaji passed three years ago during the COVID time. … read more »
On Shiva Purana Katha
Life presents two paths: one of the world and one to God.The worldly path, introduced by family and society, leads to suffering. The spiritual path, called Parmārth or Satsa g, leads to true bliss and God. Only the Sadguru introduces one to the world's creator, a truth … read more »
Sataguru rakho laj hamari
A devotee pleads for the Satguru's protection and honor.The Guru's power is described as encompassing mighty forces while maintaining perfect stillness. The plea references a devotee seeking refuge, ultimately leaving other companionship. The speaker appeals for mercy, acknowledging it is now their turn for … read more »
Pyare darashana diyo aj
The heart's agitation arises from separation and unfulfilled longing.This state is described as a profound inner turmoil. The eyes of the devotee, represented as the eyes of the cowherd and of the divine, do not grant the vision being sought. This absence of divine … 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 »
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 »
Yuga Yuga Jivo Maheshwarananda
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing on Gurupurnima satsang.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
Guru is leading us to the enlightenment
The necessity of a guru is absolute for enlightenment, even for one born with all scriptural knowledge.A disciple must pass the guru's test through unwavering devotion and obedience, surrendering all judgment. True focus is maintaining inner steadiness amidst all external circumstances, whether a festival or a threat. Enlightenment reveals the world as … 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'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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Our heart is very great
The primordial sound Oṁ connects all humanity through its varied pronunciations across traditions.Scriptures state the universe began with this sound. As it traveled, the vibration transformed into "Amen" and "Āmīn" in other faiths, revealing a universal connection. This symbol is a gift for all mankind. A restless mind … read more »
Celebration of the International Day of Yoga
Celebrating the International Day of Yoga highlights its global recognition and benefits.The day was established to make humanity aware of yoga's advantages for individual and collective well-being. The celebration includes demonstrations of physical postures for health, particularly for the spinal column. Practices like Vajrāsana and twisting exercises … read more »
Inaguration ceremony of Adyodhya Ram Tempel
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Mahamandaleshwar The lecturer speaks about inaguration ceremony of Adyodhya Ram Tempel and its meaning for people. There was deep joy in the city due to the deep meaning of the happening.
A Warm Welcome and the Three Books
Welcome back, and remember the three books containing all wisdom.We are very happy for your return after three months. While waiting, I recalled Swāmījī's teaching from years ago. He said he had given us everything through three books: a yoga book, a chakra book, and … read more »
Webcast from Slovenska Vas
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.
Webcast from Slovenska Vas
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.
Webcast from Slovenska Vas
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.
The opening ceremony of the Om Ashram
A recollection of the consecration and opening ceremonies of Om Ashram.Photographs evoke the events. A grand procession with kalash pots moved from the village lake through Jadan to the ashram gates, accompanied by flower petals. The main stage hosted programs in a large tent. Important personalities, … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
A disciple reflects on the culmination of a long spiritual journey.Meeting the teacher in 1986 began a shared struggle, with the disciple's devotion fluctuating like waves. Now at eighty-five, life is in its overtime, marked by physical limitation. The waves have settled, leaving a single wish: … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji (2/2)
Awakening begins with the simple recognition of one's own humanity upon opening one's eyes.This awareness is the foundation. Placing one's feet on the earth connects one to the entire world. Taking water in hand reveals the divine essence present in all creation, from a single drop to the vast … read more »
Singing Bhajans to the Masters
The radiance of satsa g, or holy company, is supreme.This association is the root cause of divine illumination. From satsa g, one attains the highest bliss and joy. It is praised as victorious and glorious. Worldly fears cannot touch one engaged in true satsa g. … read more »