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The relation between Guru and disciple
The grace of the Satguru is the sole means to the supreme state, dissolving all conflict and revealing the indestructible self.Through the Guru's grace, one is immersed in bliss, and all faults are washed away. The Guru's lineage carries this divine authority. The Guru transmits the essential teaching, sometimes through a single word that blossoms into … read more »
Introduction to the chakras
The three states of consciousness and the serpent power are examined.When tired, one goes inside and loses awareness of the world. A technique is to be completely relaxed, going deep within to a place of pure being. The cobra symbolizes divine power. Śiva, Viṣṇu, and Śakti … read more »
Invocation of Divine Grace
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Bhajan singing. Translation of the bhajan "Itna to karana Guruji"
The Primacy of the Guru
The Guru is the singular source of all spiritual attainment.The Guru's form is the foundation of meditation, the Guru's feet are the object of worship, the Guru's speech is the essence of mantra, and the Guru's grace is the root of liberation. This principle is … read more »
The Grace of the Satguru
The Satguru alone grants liberation from birth and death.Only the Guru's grace and the medicine of the divine word can cure the soul's ailments and transcend the cycle. The Guru dispels doubt and imparts true knowledge to all who seek, guiding them in right … read more »
Invocation and Praise
Devotion is the offering of the mind to the supreme, formless reality.The sacred chants and praises are not mere words but vehicles to transcend thought and desire. This worship is directed toward the all-pervading consciousness that is the root of all existence. Recitation with sincere devotion aligns … read more »
Around the world - Inauguration Nandeshwar
Yoga progresses from physical practice to the realization of the supreme Self.The foundation is Āsana, the physical posture. Remaining only there is mere exercise. One must proceed to Prāṇāyāma to steady the mind, then Pratyāhāra to withdraw the senses. This leads to Dhāraṇā, concentration, and then unbroken … read more »
We all will come to oneness
The oneness of service and the soul is our essential truth.Everyone is equal and should be included in practices like pūjā. Give all the opportunity to learn and participate. The altar holds God, so service there is for God. Maintain cleanliness and respect traditional considerations. We … read more »
Selfless action and bhajans
The spiritual path integrates worldly duties and inner practice without division.A sacred place amplifies one's inner state, bringing peace or agitation based on inner purity. The system of practice is designed for moment-to-moment connection. Work and devotion purify the mind through selfless action and spiritual study. … read more »
Birthday celebraion of Swami Avatarpuriji
A birthday celebration reveals the mysterious spiritual destiny given by God, not determined by birth or education.Children from the same parents receive different divine gifts and follow separate paths. A person from a simple village, a master of goats, can become a great spiritual leader by this divine will. The spiritual journey … read more »
Yoga and Indian Culture Worldwide: An International Seminar Address
Yoga transforms the world into a planet of peace through practice and cultural values.Yoga is a way of living for a healthy mind in a healthy body. Theory alone yields no result; practice is essential. Yoga and Vedanta remove impurity, ignorance, and injustice. Indian culture, rooted in saṃskāras, gives … read more »
Human and God
A call to conscience for Sanātana Dharma, observing spiritual and cultural decline.I lived abroad and saw people pressured to eat meat and drink alcohol. I refused. I returned to India and saw our own people abandoning prayer and adopting harmful diets. Foreign influences and demonic forces are … read more »
The Essence of Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga in daily life is the integration of spiritual discipline into every action.You must know your purpose. I taught yoga abroad and required a commitment to vegetarianism, refusing to teach those who ate meat. In India, some who never ate meat now do. Upon waking, affirm "I am … read more »
Follow the words of the Guru continuously
The essence of spiritual practice is following the Guru's word and living in truthful community.Following Guru Vākya without questioning brings grace and progress. Observing the community reveals a lack of unity and disciplined practice; individuals scatter to personal desires instead of walking a straight path together. True yoga in daily … read more »
Around the world - Bhajans from Kailash(1/3)
The divine names invoke presence and remembrance.Chanting connects the seeker to the sacred essence. These names are not mere words but vessels of consciousness. Repetition purifies the mind and aligns it with truth. The practice is an offering and a call for … read more »
The Essence of Yoga in the Indian Tradition
Evening satsang from Kaliash Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Bhajans on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi.
Around the world - Bhajans from Kailash(3/3)
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A Day's Extension in Jadan
A day's extension in Jadan reveals the integrated spiritual life of the ashram.The ashram provides deep peace, making inward focus effortless. Spiritual practice remains the priority here, distinct from the external wedding season. The place is imbued with the presence of the Guru, which can intensify inner reflection. … read more »
The Eternal Dharma and the Tale of the Priest and the Dog
The eternal truth of Sanatana Dharma is universal and transcends all boundaries.This Dharma is the original and complete foundation. It comes through the Guru, who is of many types, including mother and father. All people, regardless of origin or language, inherently live with an understanding of God. … read more »
Bhajans from Jadan Ashram
The grace of Śrī Deveśvara Śiva bestows happiness, prosperity, and the removal of all obstacles.Whoever gains the darśana of Īśa has sins and sufferings removed. Worship removes diseases and faults. Fixing meditation upon this light prevents obstacles and troubles. The one who honors devotees fills their treasuries. Applying oneself to … read more »
The Foundation of Family and Dharma
The foundation of dharma is the family, beginning with reverence for mother and father.Fulfilling this duty is the path to God. Children must emulate their parents, continuing the lineage through righteous marriage. To abandon this unity, to allow children to fall into vice, is to forsake our humanity. Even … read more »
How did Vishwaguruji get the vision of Alakhpuriji?
A pilgrimage reveals the divine light within, awakened through sacred places and grace.For ages, the inner power has slumbered. A journey was made to the Himalayas seeking peace. A prohibition against fire was given at a holy site, requiring sustenance from nuts. In that austere place, light was … read more »
Glory to the land of India
India is a divine tapestry woven from spiritual essence.A beautiful bhajan celebrates its sacred nature, describing the entire land as blessed and godly. The nation is seen as the source and confluence of great rivers, teachings, and incarnations. Spiritual masters have walked its length, … read more »
The Essence of Prasād and Spiritual Practice
Prasād and spiritual practice require sincere engagement, not just ritual reception.We receive many offerings but must ask what we truly do with them. Simply placing items down is not enough. Our temples and ashrams are places for genuine practice, like yoga and meditation, where we connect … read more »
We can reach God through Satsang
Prasāda is the sacred gift from God, representing the highest meditation and harmony.It is not about quantity; even a small amount is profound. All water flowing from the Himalayas is this divine offering. In receiving it, one recognizes the fundamental oneness: all beings are interconnected as one in … read more »
The most Important thing being in Unity
The call is to spiritual unity and single-pointed devotion.This tradition originates from a timeless source where meditation and mantra began. That knowledge has now spread everywhere. All traditions speak of the same essential truth. The crucial point is to become one with the One, … read more »
Bhajan - Dhyan Karo
The path of devotion and surrender to the divine will.The spiritual journey is one of complete surrender, not of personal effort or intellectual understanding. The mind, with its doubts and questions, is the primary obstacle. It creates a sense of separation and asks for proof … read more »
Mantra is with you for your whole life
Two paths define human life: the worldly path of material progress and the spiritual path of conscious living.The worldly path, like that of medicine, is good but ultimately leads to an end without deeper life or meditation. The spiritual path is everything; it is our daily actions, thoughts, and relationships. We must think … read more »
You are free to choose good or bad
The human body is an instrument for divine expression.This instrument is made of material elements, yet something unbelievable resides within it. The source of its sound and action is not the form itself. One must inquire into who made this instrument and what its … read more »
Feel the inner peace
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Relaxation in a sitting position and meditation. Relaxation in lying position. Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam.
We should become white
I have returned from a vast and spiritually significant journey.India, a great and unique land, is our origin. Our roots there are strong, across generations. I contemplate the entire world from here. You are all my spiritual family—brothers, sisters, and disciples. Our unity and practice … read more »
The wisdom of the bhajans
The essence of a bhajan is understood by learning the meaning of each word.Singing is beautiful, but true value comes from comprehension. The bhajan describes the Guru bestowing the herb of immortality, filling the devotee's being. This gift brings supreme happiness and liberation from the cycle of birth and … read more »
Humans are very good and not good at the same time
Satsaṅg is the essence of true connection with the eternal.Sat is the supreme reality, and saṅg is the gathering. This union is profoundly pure. Recognize the self upon awakening: "I am." This is the foundation. All life is one, from humans to the smallest creature. … read more »
We are one in the Satsang
Satsaṅg is the essence of true, continuous connection.It is not a transient encounter but a deep, familial bond. The ideal is a state of oneness, rooted in truth and expressed through selfless care. This unity is found within and among all. Superficial meetings … read more »
The drop returns to the ocean
Brahmari is a profound practice for the soul and the entire brain.Practice it gently without pressure, for just a few minutes, ensuring it goes deep. Doing it for too long, like twenty minutes, is not good. The correct placement is a little up, not on the nest. … read more »
Om Bhagavān Śrī Devādhi Deva, Deveśvara Mahādeva kī Jai.
Proper disposal of prasad wrappers is taught.Prasad is given. The plastic wrapper remains. The wrapper must not be thrown aside. Keep the wrapper in the pocket. Discard it later in a trash can. Devotees in Europe know this well. They receive the … read more »
Satsaṅg on the Occasion of Dādā Gurujī’s Puṇyatithi: Reflections on Human Life, Grace, and the Guru
Human life is rare and transient, yet only through true knowledge gained at the Sadguru’s feet does it become fruitful.Childhood, youth, old age, and death hang over everyone. One who receives Brahm Vidyā from the great ones makes life worthwhile. Human nature habitually sees flaws in others rather than rising by self-effort. A man found … read more »
Holy Gurujis Mahasamadhi Celebration (1/3)
A humble entreaty for spiritual grace and communal responsibility.The devotee bows to the Guru, the assembly, and the source of wisdom. A plea is made for the gifts of knowledge and devotion, seeking the compassionate gaze of the divine to bestow bliss. The holy … read more »
Phulpuriji becomes Mahamandaleshwar
The teaching concerns the spiritual legacy of Ādiśvara and the Daśanāmī Akhāṛā.Ādiśvara’s responsibility is to purify through Karma. Kailash Purījī performed penance and brought Śaṅkara’s influence to Rajasthan. The one who overcomes sorrow attains nirvāṇa. Kapila destroyed Sagara’s sixty thousand sons to protect dharma. The Darśanāmī Akhāṛā … read more »
The Unity of Humanity
We are all one human family despite different lands and languages.India is a large and ancient land. People have moved across the world from places like India and Europe to countries such as Australia. All these places are connected. People may look different or speak various … read more »
The Divali Festival
The light of divine grace illuminates the eternal truth.This celebration originates from the divine presence of Śiva, Viṣṇu, and Brahmā. God's grace manifested, allowing people to walk a new path at night, bringing the light of spiritual practice. Over time, people forgot this divine … read more »
We should have a flame
The pre-dawn hour and the nature of the flame reveal spiritual discipline and interconnected life.One hour before sunrise is the auspicious Brahmamuhūrta; those awake then become very spiritual. A disciple once slept through it, yet the Guru was patient. Another disciple, initially uneducated, through great hardship and the Guru's instruction, … read more »
We are only one
The mantra of oneness and the practice of alertness are essential.When gathered in a hall, individuals become one collective body, sharing and exchanging energy. This unity strengthens all. Daily yoga practice sustains this connection. One must be alert and engaged, not silent and passive. Verbal response … read more »
A Meditation Instruction
A meditation instruction on posture and focus.Place your right hand over the heart and left hand over the navel, resting lightly. Keep both legs straight. Inhale and exhale normally. The eyes are open, but awareness is directed inward toward the heart. Do … read more »
Find God within
Returning to nature is the path to health and spiritual fulfillment.In the past, people used natural powders like neem and burnt tree bark, and teeth remained strong. Modern brushing destroys teeth. Women’s breath and blood problems are remedied by babool powder within two days. Nature provides … read more »
Bhajans from Rijeka
The text is an invocation honoring a spiritual lineage.It consists of repeated salutations to divine beings and gurus within a tradition. The variations in names and titles are stylistic honorifics, not contradictions. The purpose is devotional praise, not logical exposition. There is no narrative … read more »
We have to be in unity
The practice of yoga fosters unity and personal discipline.Many faced hardship during recent global challenges, yet continued their spiritual practice at home. Observing practitioners worldwide reveals a growing alignment with compassionate living, such as veganism, which reflects yogic principles. True progress requires sustained commitment … read more »
Bhajans from Rijeka
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The Eternal Tradition and the Divine Consort
The eternal tradition is the source of all sacred days.Others, like Christians and Muslims, have their holy days, but all this came from India. We see from Bhagavān Śiva, then Viṣṇu, then Rām, then Kṛṣṇa. Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa is great, and with him was his wife, … read more »
Longing for God
The core of spiritual life is compassionate practice rooted in the heart.The body is the vehicle for practice and must be cared for with healthy living. True yoga is a daily commitment, not a sporadic ritual. Many claim spirituality but fail in consistent practice. The essence is … read more »