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Spiritual message of ancient India
The essence of yoga and spiritual life is found in the ancient Gurukul system, not merely in physical exercise.Sixty years ago, yoga was deeply spiritual, practiced by great saints and ascetics. Jain and Buddhist traditions exemplify this purity through strict non-violence, meditation, and simple living. Ancient Indian universities like Nalanda were vast centers of … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
Morning sādhanā begins with mantra and breath.Sit comfortably with a straight spine. Combine mantra awareness with Anuloma Viloma Prāṇāyāma. Guide the breath from the navel to the Ājñā Chakra. Practice alternate nostril breathing without counting. Perform Vajrāsana and focus the gaze. Practice … read more »
I am one and you are all
The present moment is the only reality.The past is completely gone and holds nothing for us now. The future remains unknown and is not within our control. Therefore, dwelling on what has been or what might be is unnecessary. We are here, … read more »
Pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Equality is the foundation of spiritual practice.All are equal as practitioners, regardless of external status. The practice of Prāṇāyāma purifies and balances the system. Sit straight and relaxed, maintaining awareness of the body and breath. Begin by inhaling and exhaling fifteen times … read more »
Clear nourishment is very important
Pure nourishment is essential for spiritual and physical health.Traditional foods and methods are superior. Begin meals with natural sweets like cane sugar or jaggery for good digestion. Consume a variety of raw nuts, prepared by hand to preserve oils. Pure ghee from specific cows … read more »
Our children are very spiritual
The spiritual light is transmitted across generations through practice and sacred texts.Observing the peaceful, attentive children reveals this living transmission. Their composure stems from parents and grandparents who practiced yoga with concentration, meditation, and prayer. This lineage now spans multiple generations in many countries. The teaching of … read more »
What Guru Purnima means?
The Guru is the supreme principle, the complete source of all knowledge and the path.The Guru is above Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. This principle manifests in many forms. Anyone who imparts knowledge is a guru, from parents to teachers. The true Satguru does not proclaim the title; it is recognized. … read more »
Every creature have its karma
Karma connects all life, seen and unseen.It is not only for humans but for every creature, tree, and stone. Our actions and experiences are intertwined through karmic bonds we may not understand. A creature dies suddenly on the road; we feel a … read more »
Enjoy your life and be positive
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We enjoy our bodies and our sadhana also. Here are very beautiful trees and we are like children of that trees. Our mother earth has beautiful hair which is the grass. To touch the earth without … read more »
Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam
Complementary exercise requires yoga after vigorous activity.Modern schedules leave little time for walking, yet such activity is essential. After walking or running, the muscles and nervous system require stretching. Coming to yoga stiff from other exercises is not beneficial. Therefore, practice a … read more »
Vegetarian food is good for prevention against covid
Good evening.We had a beautiful day of practice. Tomorrow, you will have a free half-day after breakfast to walk in the forest in groups. Otherwise, do your own exercises. Integrate the lectures and practices into your heart … read more »
The beauty of yoga nidra
The first thought upon waking and the first step taken set the tone for the day.Upon waking, observe which nostril has dominant airflow. If the left nostril flows more, step out with the right foot. If the right flows more, step out with the left foot. If both are equal, stand … read more »
Every drop will merge with the ocean
Devotion manifests through humble service, not through the ego's claim of action.In the story of the bridge, all creatures contributed according to their capacity; the divine's direct intervention sank the stones, teaching that grace flows through surrendered work, not personal ownership. The physical space here is sanctified … read more »
Educate your children spiritualy
The foundation of practice is discipline in diet and lifestyle to support spiritual awakening.Eating lightly in the evening prevents sleepiness during morning meditation. A cold bath generates heat and dispels laziness, while warm water induces comfort and sleep. The primary principle is to eat only half of one's capacity; … read more »
Follow the path faithfully
The spiritual path requires a defined practice to avoid being lost.Separation from the herd occurs without a mantra or mala for guidance. Many religions and paths exist, each valid for its followers. Ultimately, all paths converge like individual raindrops forming a stream that reaches the ocean. … read more »
Power of our words
The power of Śabda, or word-sound, is fundamental.We follow guidance during difficult times, maintaining practice and positivity while awaiting collective freedom. Yoga is a spiritual life of continuous learning, progressing inward through āsana, mantra, and meditation toward unity. All religions and sounds are … read more »
Instructions for successful kriyja anusthan
The holistic path integrates astrology, yoga, and practical living for well-being.The current era presents challenges foretold in scripture. Vedic astrology, based on lunar constellations, precisely maps all life, including human destiny and compatibility. Yoga is a corresponding union, addressing the body and mind through exercise, breath, … read more »
You will be according to what you eat
The test of nourishment extends beyond food to all you have received.What you consume shapes your being. True nourishment is judged by the eyes, the heart, the taste, and its digestion. Eat less to truly savor and ease the stomach's work. The body is a mystery; we … read more »
Instructions for mantra practicing
The disciple's joy depends solely on the guru's grace.The guru's blessings are transmitted through a living master or the enduring spiritual presence of the lineage. A true disciple follows the Satguru without question, maintaining a dedicated personal practice. The physical lineage chair represents the … read more »
Instructions for practicing and teaching yoga
Integrate spiritual practice into daily life.Maintain your practice at home in the early morning or evening. While walking or driving, refrain from excessive talk to focus on your sādhanā. Carry the peaceful atmosphere of the ashram within you. Be harmonious with … read more »
Live as a Yogi
A yogic life honors the body as divine through natural nourishment and disciplined practice.Modern disease arises from unnatural living, improper eating, and environmental harm. While doctors are a boon, true health returns to the natural way, like nourishment from a grandmother's kitchen. Constant eating and artificial habits shorten life. … read more »
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
Life's changing states are like waves upon the permanent ocean.Outward confidence often masks inner uncertainty. True peace arises from surrendering the sense of personal doing. The mala is a vital support for practice, preventing mental distraction. The core instruction is to depend entirely upon the … read more »
Gold and God
Yoga is for health, harmony, understanding, peace, long life, and friendship.All yoga schools are good, regardless of association with religion. Humans have come a far distance from living in forests. We are now separated but do good for ourselves and others. Long ago, there was no … read more »
Yoga nidra with Vishwaguruji
The Ānanda Āsana is the posture of happiness and relaxation for the entire being.After any activity, a happy, healthy, and peaceful posture is needed. This comfort is relaxation, known as ātmānanda, connecting to the soul. The practice involves feeling the body completely from the toes to the head, achieving … read more »
Trees also have karma
The ancient forest reveals profound truths through its life and stories.To understand it is to know everything. Sages walk there, and a solitary yogī lives among immense, ancient trees. We have such a forest in our ashram. There, a massive banyan tree, over 5,000 years old, … read more »
Practising concentration on one point
The practice of one-pointed concentration is the foundation of spiritual discipline.Achieving inner silence, or mauna, is profoundly difficult, placing one on the cosmic road. Our senses, especially the chañcal or restless eyes, scatter our attention. Consider the archer Arjuna, who succeeded by focusing solely on the … read more »
How did yoga begin in Czechoslovakia?
Understand the meaning within devotional song.Concentrate not only on the sound but on its significance. Knowing the meaning makes the song a reality within the heart and mind. Initially, many did not understand yoga or these songs. People sang without comprehension, … read more »
Past is gone future is not here yet
The path is to be present, letting go of past and future.You have practiced and received knowledge. Our way is to be relaxed and normal, not straining or focusing oddly. What we seek is to know the Self. We follow a given path but must understand it … read more »
Guru gives us the good path
The spiritual path requires following a true guide through the transitional age.We are in Kali Yuga, a dark age nearing its end. Śiva balances all forces, working to harmonize and avert disaster, guiding beings toward a coming Satya Yuga of holiness. The true guru, like a mother, … read more »
One day we will be together
All spiritual paths are one, despite different names and forms.This unity is seen in families where each member has a name, yet the family is one. Similarly, every yoga center and religion, though named differently, converges on the same truth. Just as children in a … read more »
Webcast from Vienna
The moon, its constellations, and Jyotiṣa are paramount for determining auspicious timing in life.Avoid gazing at the sun during an eclipse, as it attracts negative energy. The moon's phases, especially the full moon, hold great power. Jyotiṣa, the authentic system, follows the lunar constellations, not the solar path. It … read more »
Webcast from Vienna
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria.
The Ocean and the Drop
The individual soul is a drop from the divine ocean.We are all that divine essence, like a drop from the ocean. Modern science can be used for good or harm, but the ancient yogic science guides only toward good. Our true nature is divine; each … read more »
Webcast from Vienna
Dharma is eternal righteous conduct for all beings, upholding universal benefit.We live in Kali Yuga, an age where adharma is strong. Śiva maintains cosmic balance, gradually transforming all beings toward Dharma. All life feels pain; lacking compassion halts progress and brings consequences. The principle of non-harm … read more »
The Path of Sarvahita: Yoga, Health, and Resilience
The path of Sarvahita integrates yoga into daily life for holistic health and resilience.Illness can emerge from imbalances in nature and human consumption. Personal discipline through diet, fasting, and consistent yoga practice supports the body's recovery and strength. The nervous system is a vast network connecting every part of … read more »
International Day of Yoga - Yogaclass
Om Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India
The Essence of Yoga and the Soul's Journey
Yoga is the science of humanity and the soul.It is a universal path, not confined to the body. All beings possess an Ātmā, a living essence that unites us when we leave the physical form. True listening to this inner soul reveals the way. … read more »
Webcast from Villach
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Villach, Austria.
Webcast from Villach
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Villach, Austria.
A Student's Gratitude and Svāmījī's Discourse on the Pandemic
Being a student provides a transformative perspective, seeing the Divine behind outer life.This knowledge frees one from being trapped by external conditions. Practice is both inward and an outward service to others. Chanting mantras with intention generates a powerful vibration that reaches and helps the world. The community … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
A gentle yoga practice integrates postures, breath, and awareness of the subtle energy channels.Begin by lying on the stomach, placing the elbows down with care. Slowly sit up into a kneeling posture, sitting on the heels with hands on the thighs. The body contains many energy channels, or nāḍīs, … read more »
Atma is one and body is different
All spiritual paths and centers, rooted in Indian concepts like dharma, are valid worldwide.We must respect every school and not claim exclusivity. Just as many children in a village each have their own family and name, yet all are children, so do various yoga traditions have their own names … read more »
Shiva tried to give immortality to Parvati
The divine union of Śiva and Śakti is the fundamental cosmic principle.All beings originate from the Cosmic, with the soul or God within. The inner self, the Ātmā, is equal in all, male or female. Historically, women were denied spiritual respect, but now equality is recognized. The … read more »
We are a part of God
Yoga is one unified path, though taught under many names.It extends far beyond physical postures to encompass the entire life force and consciousness. The practice integrates all aspects of nature, as seen in the 84 traditional āsanas inspired by animals and elements. This discipline is … read more »
God is within us
Morning satsang with Vishaguruji from Rijeka, Croatia.Karma yoga is the best yoga. How should we begin our day? Live happy healthy. Feel that I am a human so I don't harm any creatures. We search for God everywhere but we never look … read more »
You are great but remain on the path
The living guru and true path are found within an authentic lineage, not through blind faith or exploitation.Modern science connects us physically, but only genuine spiritual transmission guides the soul beyond death. Many teachers and paths exist, each like a mother to her child, yet the root parampara is essential. Discernment is required, … read more »
Practice like Holy Guruji
The essential need is for the living grace and vision of the teacher.All spiritual practice is dry without the guru's darśan and mercy. The ultimate goal is to internalize this vision so it is present whenever the eyes are closed. True darśan is the feeling awakened in the … read more »
Spiritual knowledge leads to God
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Karlovac, Croatia.Spiritual knowledge is different from worldly knowledge. Spiritual knowledge is learned from the Guru. If you live according to God's rules, at the end of your life you will reach the supreme, whatever it is called. … read more »
A Welcome and Reflections on Divine Unity
The divine manifests as unity within diversity, and our spiritual institutions are beacons in the world.We established this new ashram in Croatia swiftly after a wish was expressed, demonstrating how life unfolds when we release doubt. This place, named for a great master, serves as a sanctuary. All authentic spiritual centers … read more »