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The Unity of the Path
The essence of the yogic path is oneness.All paths of yoga ultimately lead to the same destination. The core truth is "Eko Brahma, Dvitīya Nāsti"—there is only one Brahman. Many today play with superficial aspects of yoga, but the eternal path comes from … read more »
We are different but we are one
Our lineage is an ancient spiritual reality connecting all humanity.Our ṛṣi lineage originates from Śiva in the Satyuga, a primordial era for the entire world. Early humans lived simply in nature, yet violence existed. Sacred knowledge, including yoga in its fullest sense, emerged from Himalayan … read more »
How can a yogi be succesfull?
The power of Haṭha Yoga is an inner connection, a perfected internal science.Modern technology allows instant global communication, a human achievement. Yet ancient yogis possessed this ability internally through mental techniques, sending pure messages without negative consequences. This entire science exists within the body, but remains unknown and … read more »
The stone will melt
The sky of the self is the ultimate goal, requiring complete merger into its purity.Achieving this is both simple and profoundly difficult. One must dissolve into that sky, just as water blends into milk. Many cannot understand this truth initially, just as many did not recognize divine figures like Krishna … read more »
A Gathering at the Mahāprabhū Dīp Satsaṅg
This ashram is a center for yoga, culture, and harmony.It is maintained by devotees and supports the local village. People visit from across Europe and beyond for its peaceful atmosphere, clean air, and spiritual education. We offer teachings on Sanskrit, Indian scriptures, and European culture, … read more »
Eating and cooking are important
Fasting is foremost a spiritual nourishment that purifies the body and mind.We often eat excessively and develop harmful habits like chewing tobacco or drinking alcohol, which cause disease. Governments profit from these vices while people suffer. True nourishment comes from controlling intake. Fasting allows the body to … read more »
Kena Upanishad
The Upaniṣads contain the ultimate knowledge, Vedānta.The term means to sit near the Master, signifying the disciple's reverent mental settling to destroy ignorance. Brahman is the highest Self, pure being beyond qualities. The Kena Upaniṣad asks, "By whom?" It teaches that Brahman … read more »
Body liberation and moksha
The pursuit of spiritual knowledge is often limited by fixed capacities and distractions.Conventional study is like a horse confined to a bow. People are like the shopper who intends to buy only bread but is drawn to everything else, illustrating our lack of focus. Many seek extraordinary powers … read more »
Monday is the day of Bhagwan Shiva
Monday is Śiva's day, a key time for fasting and discipline.Our lives are governed by the sun, moon, and stars. The moon is Śiva. Monday begins our week. Different cultures have made different days holy or free, often losing the original discipline. We have lost the … read more »
A Guide to Yogic Living: Diet, Practice, and Tradition
A balanced yogic life integrates diet, practice, and authentic tradition.Eat until full, focusing on vegetables and salads, with minimal grains and oils. Do not eliminate salt; intake may increase with age. Boil water overnight to remove impurities. Practice āsanas like sarvahitāsana consistently for health, not … read more »
The Sanctity of the Guru and the Guru Paramparā
The sanctity of the Guru and the lineage is paramount.We adore all great saints globally, yet one's own Guru is singular, like one's real mother and father. You cannot take your Guru and go to another; that breaks the tradition. Humans are not animals; we … read more »
The Oneness of Guru and Disciple
The oneness of Guru and disciple is the fundamental reality.Physical separation is an illusion. The connection is of the soul, not the body. Just as fish are one with the ocean, the disciple is one with the Guru. This unity persists regardless of physical location … read more »
The Path of Ālak Purī and the Sacred Rivers
The lineage originates from Śrī Ālak Purījī and extends from the Satya Yuga into the present Kali Yuga.We receive light and blessings from the Ālak Purījīs, who reside in astral form in the Himālaya. Finding this path is like using a navigator; we must proceed correctly or risk becoming lost. My Gurudev guides … read more »
Prosperity brings purificationi
The essence of mantra is the inner light of devotion and self-surrender.A mantra like "Oṁ Namaḥ" signifies bowing down to the divine in all. This act opens the heart and purifies. The inner light, or prakāś, is not a physical light but a transcendent illumination within the … read more »
Disciplined practicing is important
The resonance of Oṁ and the discipline of Kriyā Yoga form the foundation of practice.Oṁ is the primordial sound, a vibration that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit. Our spiritual journey involves our entire being, from our origin as an eternal soul. This process is like a seed growing into a … read more »
Sri Guru Atma
Our true nature is the oneness of the inner sky, which is our eternal Self.Physical separation is overcome through spiritual connection and technology, keeping us united in practice. The essence of the Guru and the divine is within us, as expressed in a sacred prayer. This prayer reveals the Guru's … read more »
The Kingdom of Sri Alakhpuriji
Our spiritual lineage is a living river from an ancient source.We adore our roots from the Satyuga and great saints like Ālāpurījī. This path is like the Alaknanda River, flowing powerfully from the Ālakpurījī glaciers. The Pāṇḍavas, over 5,000 years ago, journeyed toward the Himalayas on … read more »
Life is Eternal
The Guru lineage is one, connecting the inner self to the eternal.Physical travel and separation are temporary, while spiritual connection is constant. The body is a temporary vessel; the eternal soul resides within it but is not bound to it. Attachment to the physical leads to suffering. … read more »
The principle of non-violence
A recent global illness was a lesson for humanity alone.This disease did not affect birds, insects, or animals. Humans slaughter creatures, destroy forests, and pollute waters. Many were asked if pure vegetarian practitioners were affected; they were not. The pandemic forced families to reunite and … read more »
Mataji was pure form of Love
Today is a remembrance of the Divine Mother, celebrating her Mahāsamādhi and unconditional love.Her presence in the ashram was a blessing of profound affection, expressed through giving prasāda and maternal care. She was the creator of a divine living master, indicating her own supreme divinity. Though not in living … read more »
Purity and clarity
The sanctity of daily practice is found in mindful compassion and ritual.Amāvasyā is a holy day for sādhanā. Many perform acts like offering water to plants and feeding ants. We must not kill ants; they are thirsty and hungry. Fasting is not starvation but a disciplined remembrance, … read more »
Morning excercise from Jadan
Yoga is a universal science for human health, harmony, and connection to the cosmic Self.It is practiced globally through postures, breathwork, and meditation. We gather to practice these techniques together. The session includes physical movements like Sarvahitāsana, focusing on stretching and rotation, followed by breathing exercises such as Agnisāra kriyā, … read more »
Advice for Dark Sun
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Lucky are we all, that Gurudev gave us immense knowledge, peace, and harmony. We are preparing ourselves whole year for Gurupurnima. Some people saying Sun is a God, others have a different opinion. We can feel … read more »
Learning from the Master is important
The path requires a living master's guidance for perfection, as self-practice alone is insufficient.Yoga has many branches, but true progress comes from the guru's blessing, akin to a formal diploma. Many confine themselves to one religion, claiming their God is best, which splits human consciousness. Sanātana Dharma is a … read more »
Preparation for Gurupurnima
The path of purification requires moving beyond physical practice to purify the mind and consciousness.Many beings strive through various actions and yogas. Good karma leads to temporary heavenly realms, while negative karma leads to suffering. Merely accumulating good deeds is insufficient for final liberation; one must also relinquish and distribute … read more »
Interview with Vishwaguruji
Spiritual development depends on parental guidance and the master's influence.Parents filled with love and spirituality teach about God and the Master's will. Being with holy saints from childhood fosters a nature inclined toward purity. The master imparts knowledge through everyday conduct, not formal lectures. This … read more »
Gurupurnima
The glory of Guru Pūrṇimā and sacred fellowship is celebrated.This day honors the Guru, who is the source of knowledge and tradition. The Guru principle is everywhere, not confined to one place. In this time of global difficulty, devotees should meditate on their Guru at … read more »
Devotion to Gurudev
The essence of devotion to the spiritual teacher is total surrender and attentive receptivity.A true disciple absorbs every word from the teacher, considering each a divine nectar essential for growth. Questioning the teacher's actions is forbidden, as illustrated by the story of the guru saving a scorpion despite being … read more »
Practice leads to the development
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.We are not connected to the time. There is only oneness in the oneness. The best way is yoga. Do not meditate on outer things. The development will come by practicing. Shiva puja gives calmness. It … read more »
Mantra is in the Hearth
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.We should give up selfish thinking like I am the best. The story of Abhymanju gives an example of the qualities of a disciple. Jealous means burning fire in the body. Mantra within our hearth, even … read more »
Be with your Guru
The essence of spiritual attainment rests solely upon the Satguru's grace.Without the Satguru, no task is accomplished. However many millions of methods one may try, one cannot cross the ocean of worldly existence. Pilgrimages, fasts, and penances are insufficient without the Guru's knowledge. The true wealth … read more »
Atma
The Ātmā is the same in all beings, from an ant to an elephant; it is a qualitative unity, like fire whether tiny or vast.This divine essence is present in all 8.4 million creations. The human birth is a unique opportunity for spiritual ascent, Uthān, versus a descent, Patan, into worldly bondage. The path of Kuṇḍalinī Śakti is this ascent, … read more »
Sing Bhajans Always
The power of devotional song surpasses intellectual discourse.Bhajan harmonizes the five elemental principles within every being, creating a universal vibration beyond language. Lectures are beneficial, but the clarity of bhajan is unique. Pride is the great peril. A humble king, ensuring no one … read more »
Guru Bhakti and Guru Mahima
The glory of the Guru and Satsa g is paramount.The Guru is identical to God. Divine incarnations manifest to protect righteousness and re-establish Dharma. The Guru removes the disciple's ignorance and bestows divine light. Satsa g is the company of truth. It acts as a … read more »
Practice according to your path
Yoga is unity, and the day of practice is the day of the Guru.Yoga means coming together, from the elements of the earth to the meeting of friends. The practice unifies the physical, mental, and spiritual bodies. Official celebrations should not be exclusive or centralized at embassies, splitting practitioners … read more »
Different Paths of Yoga
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Bhajan singing. Without Bhakti we can't go forward. Serving animals means to protect the forest. We are in the form of human. Bhagwan Krishna explains eighteen paths of yoga and there are many others. Finally, these … read more »
Nabhi is Like a Seed
The path of prāṇa and the seven sages is revealed through the guru's grace, not dry knowledge.True understanding flows from the bindu as nectar into the nāḍīs. Many seek truth through religion, like searching for water behind a rock, yet the living God is found within. The jīva is a drop from … read more »
Sleeping of a Yogi
Yoga Nidrā is a rare state of conscious sleep beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.It is the yogī's rest where inner awareness remains fully awake while the body sleeps. This unified state is known only to rare, true practitioners. The path involves transcending personal worries and ego. A disciple's perception … read more »
Rishis
Every day holds spiritual significance, and discipline is the foundation of practice.Specific days within a month are designated for worship. Fasting purifies the body and allows it to tap into cosmic energy. Worship acknowledges the divine presence from the very origin of life. The science of Jyotiṣa … read more »
Life is Soul
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Bhaktas get peace and happiness when they have Guru Vakya, the words of the Guru. Our root is Sri Alakhpuriji. Where life is there is Soul. That Soul is equal in all of us.
We are all Brahman
The traditional path of spiritual life is one of gradual progression through defined stages.A mantra is given to disciples who attain high knowledge, for the Guru's blessing alone brings divine joy. Sanātana Dharma is universal, teaching love and protection for all creatures. Every plant has a use, as a … read more »
Union with the Ocean
All knowledge and divinity originate from within.We possess everything internally; the body and its beauty are inner gifts from God. We express what is inside, not draw from outside. A teacher's words enter us, become our knowledge, and we then give them … read more »
Awareness leads to a great result
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Who is doing Sadhana with awareness will reach many things. Three forms of awareness join in one thread of the Rudraksh. Rudraksh means Shiva. Mother always taking care of the child. Birds, horses are also aware. … read more »
We need purification
Purification is essential for spiritual progress, as an unpurified life yields no lasting fruit.Every spoken word fills one's being with energy. True practitioners possess peace, harmony, understanding, and love, irrespective of their life status. Chanting connects one to divine energy, yet the mind must be cleansed of ego and … read more »
We are worshipping the living God
The essence of being human is living in harmony with all life.Humans currently face many disturbances, but most sincerely desire peace. To create harmony, one must practice humility and non-reaction, as taught by turning the other cheek. This principle extends to all creatures, as every being feels … read more »
The best ways of learning
The essence of bhajan is concentration, meditation, and devotion.Bhajan is a resonant, collective listening. One form is the Doha, a two-line question and answer, ideal for spiritual learning. Other forms include drama and storytelling, which impart unforgettable knowledge from a young age. True learning … read more »
The Jiva and the Universe
The human mind questions existence, yet finds no complete answers.Modern science and education remain insufficient. The mind's speed is instantaneous, reaching distant points like Jupiter in a thought. Beyond physical elements lies śūnyakāśa, endless space, and a living consciousness. The universe's relationship to consciousness is … read more »
Examples of yogic power and awareness
Spirituality is one, transcending all nations and forms.Many great yogis and spiritual masters exist in all countries, not only in India. A story illustrates this: a yogi in Czechoslovakia healed a deep cut on a disciple's hand instantly through yogic power. Spiritual power … read more »
A good education is important
Discipline and care for shared property are essential spiritual practices.Negligence and littering, especially with plastic that harms animals, show a lack of respect and responsibility. Teachers, drivers, and students must be accountable for maintaining vehicles and facilities. Cleanliness reflects inner discipline. Learning extends beyond books … read more »