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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
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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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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
The opening of the Rāma Temple in Ayodhyā marks a pivotal moment of spiritual and societal restoration.Many temples to Rāma exist, so its unique significance may not be immediately apparent. The common historical pattern involves conquerors destroying sacred sites to build their own. This resolution in India, however, was not achieved through … read more »
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 »
The Cycle of Consumption and Consequence
The cycle of consumption creates inevitable consequences.People engage in certain actions, like eating meat, and these actions propagate through a cycle. They manifest elsewhere, moving from place to place, until they culminate in a significant problem. While one may feel powerless to … read more »
Webcast from Slovenska Vas
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Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Kī Jai, Śrī Svāmī Maṅgīlāljī Mahārāj Kī Jai, Satya Gurudeva Kī Jai Om.
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.
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 »
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 »
Waking to True Humanity: A Discourse by Swamiji
Upon waking, realize “I am a human being.” Step onto the earth and see oneself seated. Take a few drops of water in the hand. That water is Jagadīś, Mahārāj Jal Rāī. A single drop accomplishes all—coolness or goodness arises. Merge the water … read more »
Singing Bhajans to the Masters
Evening satsang from Střílky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajans sung to the Master: Sobhāvo Satsaṅga Re, Yogi Jāno Kī Yoga Nidrā, Dhyān Karo, Hamẽ Hī Kam Satsaṅg Hī, Sataguru Sandeśo Moyē.
The Living Temple of Oṁ: Reflections on the Inauguration of the Oṁ Ashram
The Oṁ Ashram is a living temple, shaped as the sacred syllable Oṁ.Two types of temples exist: stone and human body. The divine presence dwells in both. The Oṁ Ashram remains the only temple in the world formed as Oṁ. Oṁ is the symbol of yoga, life, and … read more »
The Guru’s Light: Awakening the Inner Temple
The Guru brings light.Gu is darkness, Ru is light; the Guru is the light-giver. The light came but darkness did not accept it. To bow at the Guru’s feet is to accept that light in the heart. The Guru … read more »
Satsaṅg with Gurujī: A Spiritual Lecture on Yoga in the Indian Tradition
The essence of Yoga is revealed through the Sadguru’s grace.The Sadguru’s wisdom transcends the Vedas and their boundaries. Through direct knowledge, doubt is resolved. The mind is subdued by the inner practice of meditation. When the mind is conquered, one becomes like Ram. All is … read more »
The importance of the Om Ashram
The fruit of seeing the Divine is the ultimate purpose of the eyes.The greatest gain of life is breathing on this sacred land at Om Ashram. The Gopīs taught that merely having eyes is not enough. The fruit of the eyes is to behold the Lord. This fruit … read more »
This ashram is your work
A gathering of people from many places is welcomed with joy.The creation of this shared space brings happiness, as its grace is now seen and felt by all. You have journeyed here, and in your knowing, there is a shared understanding of how things are. We … read more »
Bhajan singing on the Satsang
The human opportunity is singular; the mind must repeat the divine name.Surrender to the true Guru at whose feet all pilgrimages reside; he destroys doubts and bad qualities and grants liberation from worldly existence. Through his grace, one receives his vision and realizes the true Self. The … read more »
Remembrance of old disciples to their beginning
Devotees share stories of their first encounters with the spiritual path and teacher.These meetings often occurred during times of personal searching or societal change. Initial curiosity about yoga's physical aspects frequently opened a door to deeper spiritual understanding. The moment of receiving a personal mantra is consistently described … read more »
Raising the Kalash
The call to samādhi is a profound spiritual instruction.Sit down completely. This sitting is the foundation. It is the first and final instruction for entering deep meditation. The mind must settle into absolute stillness. From this stillness, divine connection arises. Invocations and chants align … read more »
Preparing the Kalash
Morning program from Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Swami Madhuram Puri singing bhajans (Prakash Punja ...), and preparing the Kalash.
A Joyous Gathering in the Divine Court
A joyous gathering is convened in the divine court.Saints and trust members are present. This sacred atmosphere is a rare opportunity granted by the Gurudev's grace and simple nature. A world-famous establishment will occur on the 19th at the Om Ashram in Jadan, an … read more »
The Grace of the Sadguru and the Essence of Humility
The grace of the Sadguru blossoms where humility roots.Lord Gajananji is praised, the Guru is honored, and bhajans flow. This is the crown of our Sanatana tradition. On this land of India, saints and heroes were born. Their legacy gifts open speech, spirituality, and … read more »
Vastu Purusa puja in the Om Ashram
The tradition originates from a distinct spiritual source.This place has stood for decades, providing a golden opportunity for witness and spiritual benefit. Yoga and divine grace are bestowed upon every disciple present. A true ascetic is a detached wanderer with no fixed home … read more »
Kalash puja in the Om Ashram
Two consecration ceremonies are to be performed.The first is the Kalasha puja for the large vessel to be placed atop the shikhara. The second is the Prasada Puja or Vastu Purusha Puja, performed at the summit to please the deity of the … read more »
Bhajan concert from Om Ashram
Bhajan band concert from Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India.First part of the program.
Jaya Ram!
The recitation of the Sundara Kāṇḍa, the beautiful fifth book of the Rāmāyaṇa, is performed to welcome Rāma to his temple.This section narrates Hanumān's journey to Lanka, his devotion, and his meeting with Sītā. It details his encounters with demons, his wise counsel to Vibhīṣaṇa, and the gathering of the monkey army. The core teaching is … read more »
Building the Ashram
This is our ashram, a place of being and bliss.We are all here together, sitting with sādhus and yogīs, and it is very good. The essence must be in our body. An ashram is our home. Understanding comes from above, from God to mother to … read more »
Comparison of India and Australia
The Australian outback presents a vast, unpopulated landscape distinct from settled farmlands.It is not a sandy desert but open scrubland with immense distances and little sign of civilization. Travel there is unstructured, allowing one to stop freely and experience peaceful campfires. The historical and cultural situation of … read more »
We are never old for yoga
This weekend provided a spiritual vaccination against the subtle influences of Kali Yuga.The age's decay enters through small compromises, like a mouse, creating spiritual inflation. We must learn to firmly say no to ourselves, for the gentle approach of this era ends with us caught unaware. A yogi, … read more »
Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram
The mind is the root of all bondage and liberation.The mind is the only cause of both suffering and freedom. When the mind is attached to the world, it is bound. When the mind is turned towards the Divine, it is liberated. The world is … read more »
Title: Invocation of the Lineage
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
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Never eat meat so you become pure
Maintaining purity in life and diet is essential for spiritual progress.You are pure people, but some are not. It is like walking in a nice place and suddenly stepping on a needle; something impure enters. When you gather here, you come from your homes. Eating pure … read more »