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From darkness to light
The Guru is the light that dispels the darkness of ignorance.To bow before the Guru is to accept this illuminating light into the heart. The Guru builds both the stone temple and the inner human temple. The divine energy from the Guru enters through the crown … read more »
Satsang from Spisska Nova ves
The living temple is built within the human body and as a stone structure, both holding the divine presence.A temple in India, shaped as the sacred OM, was constructed over decades through devotion and collective human effort. Its activation occurred when the golden kalashas were placed, channeling cosmic energy to the Shiva Lingam to … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji (1/2)
The Guru is the sole means to cross the ocean of worldly existence.Without the Guru, no endeavor succeeds, no pilgrimage avails, and no liberation is possible. The Guru's grace alone removes darkness and bestows the light of knowledge. The devotee is a beggar at the divine door, yearning … read more »
The importance of the Om Ashram
The fruit of the eyes is to behold the divine.All beings possess eyes, but their true purpose is rarely fulfilled. That purpose is achieved when one sees the Lord. This ultimate result is attained by seeing the Gurudev upon the sacred land. You are fortunate … read more »
This ashram is your work
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Bhajan singing. Welcoming words from Vishwaguruji. I was so happy how we made this Ashram, people from many many countries. Indian people are also coming and see how great it is.
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
The essence of grace and refuge is found in devotion and surrender.This text is a devotional chant of praise and invocation, not a logical discourse. Its purpose is spiritual communion through repeated sacred names and phrases. The structure is repetitive and formulaic, focusing on reverence. It invokes … read more »
Evening satsang from Om Ashram (2/2)
Evening satsang from main tent at Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Bhajan singing.
Evening satsang from Om Ashram (1/2)
The path is established through devotion.The river of wisdom has manifested. All present are requested to raise both hands and clap. The program proceeds with the Guru's blessings, beginning with Guru Vandana and bhajans. This demonstrates the influence of the tradition. … read more »
Vastu Purusa puja in the Om Ashram
Om Ashram opening ceremonies, Jadan, Rajasthan, India.Prasad Purusa or Vastu Purusa puja. Vishwaguruji and some Mahamandaleshwars and Swamis made this puja at the top of towers. The third part of the program.
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
Morning program from Strilky, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing.
Bhajans from Slovenska Vas
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
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 »
Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
The power of Gurudev's blessing
The great fortune is to be in satsa g, not entangled in the distractions of the age.This gathering provides rich spiritual food, not the mental fast food many consume. To digest this requires strong inner fire and practice. Simply being in this atmosphere purifies energy and grants strength. The most vital part … read more »
Bhajan evening from Strilky
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Hymns of Adoration and the Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam
The true Self is pure consciousness and bliss, beyond all attributes and dualities.It is not the body, the senses, the mind, or the elements. It is without hatred or attachment, virtue or vice, pleasure or pain. It is not the doer, the enjoyer, or any object of experience. … read more »
Everything is in our heart
The grace of the guru is experienced through devotion and miraculous presence.People constantly call for the speaker to visit them. A story is told of Mahāprabhujī as a child going with cows that ate from a farm; despite concerns, Gurujī said it would result in more for … read more »
The materialized OM
A refreshing wind signals progress as we prepare for the temple's opening in four months, a short time when busy.The leader's presence accelerates the work, though daily changes are subtle until seen from afar. This completion is a divine achievement of a great vision, yet it is not an end but a step in perpetual … read more »
How to keep our purity
The human being contains a fundamental purity.We are diverse and cannot all become one, yet we are ourselves. Many people eat meat and are going down, but here we are pure. Open your eyes in the morning and see only "I am … read more »
Vishwaguruji in Jadan Ashram
The divine presence is all-pervading and the source of all auspiciousness and prosperity.This reality is invoked through sacred names and Vedic offerings. The path involves cultivating joy, discernment, and focused meditation. The teacher is a divine guide on this journey. True illumination comes from aligning with this supreme … read more »
Bhajan singing from Jadan
True refuge is found only in the divine name and the realized teacher.Seeking refuge in worldly attachments leads to suffering and delusion. The divine name is the ultimate sanctuary, the true crossing from darkness to light. All other shelters are temporary and false. The teacher, as the embodiment … read more »
Webcast from Hungary
This gathering honors a dedicated organizer and his enduring spirit.He was a foundational figure who built a strong community and team. His work began by welcoming the teacher to this country and publishing the first local yoga text. He championed vegetarianism, emphasizing both health and … read more »
Guided Practice of Sarvahitāsana and Ānanda-Āsana
Concentrate on the breath to recharge the body.This practice of ānanda-āsana, the happiest posture, removes tension. Travel within the body through coordinated movement and stretching. Follow instructions with unity, not as a competition. This is a system for concentration and harmony in daily … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
A devotional invocation reveals inconsistencies in its transcription and composition.The text is a plea for the deity's arrival and blessings, yet its meaning is obscured by unclear phrases and non-standard terms. The flow is disrupted by an abrupt shift into modern English. Repetition appears without … read more »
The basics of the effects of yoga practices
The core practices of Prāṇāyāma and Yoga Nidrā are essential for mastering attention and well-being.The legalization of drugs like cannabis is a concerning trend, as substances are often misused by those with psychological distress. True fulfillment comes from being a good human, which is governed by individual attention. This control … read more »
Practising Asanas 3
Morning practice from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Asanas mainly from the first level of Yoga in Daily Life demonstrated and explained by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji.
Everyday practising is important
Spiritual progress requires consistent daily practice, not occasional effort.The journey demands integrating discipline into ordinary life, balancing responsibilities while maintaining steady effort. Merely visiting an ashram once a year is insufficient; one must practice at home, morning and evening. Proficiency develops over years, like … read more »
Practicing Asanas 2
A gentle yoga practice integrates postures, breath, and focused awareness to calm the mind and strengthen the body.Begin by relaxing in a comfortable position, observing the natural breath. Practice postures like Pavanamuktāsana and Vyāghrāsana with smooth, controlled movements and coordinated breathing. Maintain awareness of alignment, such as keeping the pelvis level. Vīrāsana is … read more »
Practising Asanas 1
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Pavanamuktasan, Marjari, Sasanka Asana, Shoulder cycling, Exercises for the foot, Ashva Sanchalanasan, Meru Akaranasan, Bhunamanasan, Meru Prishthasan, Dvikonasan, Setu Asan, Half Butterfly variations, Butterfly. Demonstration and explanation of the benefits of the exercise.
Yoga treatment for panic attacks
Life is a challenging struggle, but we receive clarity and energy from the spiritual path, allowing us to rise again.Our journey provides a continual infusion of clarity for development and energy for daily life. This blessing comes from a true source of knowledge. One practical source is Prāṇāyāma, though we often underutilize it. For instance, … read more »
Practising in the garden
An outdoor āsana practice integrates the body with the natural elements.Be mindful of the cold ground and avoid staying too long in relaxation poses to preserve body heat. Connect with the earth and the five elements present. Movements should be enjoyed with full awareness of breath … read more »
Practising Asanas and Pranayama
Standing practice builds foundation, strength, and present-moment awareness.The position of the pelvis is crucial; avoid excessive arch in the low back. Do not lock the knees, as this displaces the pelvis. Maintain straight legs without hyperextension. Feel the body's weight distributed through the … read more »
Tuma saba ke dina dayala
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajans.
We are one family
This spiritual home is our family, connected not by worldly karma but by surrender to the Guru.Worldly family ties are temporary bonds of past karma. Here, we form a lasting spiritual family under our Gurudeva. True connection requires complete faith and surrender from the heart, not half-hearted belief. Personal effort is essential: … read more »
Practising from Strilky
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practice.
Enjoy the movement!
Foundational āsanas and breath awareness form the base of practice.Begin with Pavanamuktāsana to release the lower back, pressing the knee to the chest with the breath. Move into Daṇḍāsana, keeping the spinal column straight. Practice head movements initiated from the lower neck, coordinating with breath … read more »
Morning practice from Strilky
Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practice with Swami Umapuri.
Yoga and Ayurveda
This is a gentle yoga practice integrating physical postures with meditative awareness.We begin by relaxing the body and observing the breath. The practice includes specific āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana for the lower back and digestion, and bicycle leg movements for circulation and knee health. All movements are to … read more »
A Guru gives everything that we need
Without love, God will not come.Techniques are useless without devotion. A story illustrates this: a rich man's elaborate feast was rejected, while a poor devotee's offering of banana skins was joyfully accepted, for it was given with pure love. The sole … read more »
The world needs Yoga in Daily Life
This holy place contains everything needed, providing energy and peace.It is one of only two such places in the world. A great tree once stood here; now a single holy tree will be planted again. People travel from distant countries to be here, forming one … read more »