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The Master key
A satsang reflecting on learning, concentration, and the student-teacher relationship."Tons of theory cannot be compared with a gram of practice." "To know how, we have everything, but we have an accident here of our spine... you have to get that inner key from the master." … read more »
Harmonious life and successful sadhana
A spiritual discourse on harmonizing family life with spiritual practice (sādhanā) and the challenges of the modern mind."The most crucial starting point is learning to be in the present. This is the foundation of sādhanā: to emerge from the past, let go of the future, and sit quietly in the present." "When 'I' … read more »
Manas and family life
A spiritual discourse on the centrality of the mind (Manomaya Kośa) and its role in life, relationships, and society."The center of our life is the Manomaya Kośa." "We have to come back to our Manomaya Kośa." The speaker, addressing a gathering, explains the five sheaths (kośas), focusing on the mental sheath as the seat … read more »
The soul and sound
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Sri Gulabji spoke about the formation of the soul according to the ancient Vedic scriptures. The soul is covered by the five koshas, or bodies. At the beginning of the universe, there was only one matter … read more »
Speech and communication
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Lecture by Sri Gulab Kothariji about the Vedic knowledge concerning speech and communication. The whole univerese was created out of nada, - sound. Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam exercise with Vishwaguruji.
Purify your body and eat proper food
A satsang on the regenerative power of collective spiritual practice and the concept of Kāya Kalpa."This Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna has a regenerating function for our energy and our spirituality. It is like Kāya Kalpa." "Kāya Kalpa means that you are like a newborn. Your hair will be its original color from birth... … read more »
Yoga Nidra with Vishwaguruji in the open air
A guided Yoga Nidrā session for healing through connection with the five elements."Feel the vibrational energy of the earth... If we can touch the earth with the soles of our feet and our hands at least once a day, it will heal many kinds of diseases." "All five … read more »
The Thirsty Horse and the Path of Spirituality
An evening satsang on overcoming worldly stress and pursuing spiritual practice."We are thirsty horses in this world, from little children to older people. We are all in this stress." "If you want to quench your thirst for spirituality, then you should do it... amidst the sound … read more »
Karma and liberation
A spiritual discourse on nature, karma, and a prophetic vision of planetary destruction."These beautiful trees, which are very, very old, are like our grandparents. And grandparents love more than the parents." "Humans are now so cruel that they are chopping animals like grass and destroying nature, mountains, and … read more »
Questions to Gulabji
A satsang discourse on life's purpose, mind control, and the four goals of human life."First, we must know what the mind is. How desires come up in the mind." "The first and foremost requirement of this life, to make it a fruitful life, is to have a goal and a … read more »
The source of our knowledge is Gurudev
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We can't step twice into the same river because the water continues flowing. The source of the water is not the water well, it is coming from the ocean. Similarly, the source of our knowledge is … read more »
We are here to learn more
An introductory welcome and opening talk for a spiritual gathering featuring guest speaker Dr.Gulabji Kothari. "Gulābjī will be with us for a few days and will perhaps give one talk a day, where you may also ask questions." "Yoga is the science for humans, not merely āsanas and prāṇāyāma, … read more »
Being a human
A spiritual discourse on human life, discipline, and the sacred culture of Jaipur."When it was established, about four or five hundred meters away, there was a small village called Sodala. From there, you could see a very small cottage, and then there was nothing—only sand and sand and … read more »
From darkness to the light
Evening satsang on Gurupurnima from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Guru leads us from darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. 'Gu' means darkness, while 'ru' means light.
Gurupurnima Blessing
A spiritual discourse on the meaning of Guru Pūrṇimā, extending into social commentary on home cooking."'Gu' is darkness, and 'Ru' is the light. It is that light which dispels darkness." "In this modern world, we cannot survive; we cannot do anything without a Guru. But 'Guru' does not mean only a … read more »
Hatha Yoga is in every kind of Yoga
A satsang discourse on the integral and demanding path of Haṭha Yoga."If you practice Bhakti Yoga, that is also Haṭha Yoga inside, because you must maintain your devotion continuously; it should not decrease but increase." "So, bhakti yoga cannot be successful without haṭha yoga. And then it … read more »
Tratak
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji on the topic of Hatha Yoga from Summer Yoga Camp, Vep, Hungary.Practising nauli and agnisar kriya is best in the morning. Neti, Dhauti, Bhasti, Nauli, Kapalabhati and Tratak are the six hatha yoga kriyas. Vishwaguruji explains in detail how to practice tratak.
The hatha yogi wants to live a long and healthy life
A satsang on herbal remedies and the principles of Haṭha Yoga."You take only a little of this babool fruit... Shake it in the water... By morning, it is ready. You drink the water, and you eat that." "The biggest enemy of the human is laziness. Where … read more »
Kriya Yoga and Meditation for hatha yogis
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Meditation with AUM and RAM mantras.
A hatha yogi is one with Nature
A spiritual talk expanding the concept of Hatha Yoga to include childcare, discipline, and natural healing."Discipline is not only for the yogīs. Discipline is not only for humans. Discipline is for all animals." "The hatha yogī is going with this nature, and we are opposite the nature." Swami Ji uses anecdotes … read more »
Hatha Yoga techniques - 2
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Short prayer. Hatha yoga is one branch of the yoga. There are two things: reality and dogma. Six technics of hatha yoga is called sat karma. First, we need purification and renouncement. Jala neti can be … read more »
How a hatha yogi can reach the aim of yoga
A discourse on the philosophy and practice of Haṭha Yoga."Yoga is called Ādi Anādi. Ādi Anādi means the very beginning, endless time." "Haṭha Yogī doesn't walk only on that. It will make its own practice on sādhanā. That's a Haṭha yogī." Swami Satyananda Saraswati explores … read more »
Hatha Yoga techniques - 1
A practical yoga session focusing on physical purification and the mind-body connection, featuring instruction on the Harṣa Mudrā (smile meditation) and the Neti nasal cleansing technique."When you smile, only three muscles are active. But when you have tension, then 65 muscles create tension in the body." "Neti cleans our nostrils very, very nicely... it is purification. Normally, we do not have … read more »
The qualities of a Hatha Yogi
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Evening Arati (prayers). The hatha yogi has great respect in the whole universe. A hatha yogi can control all the 10 indriyas, purifies the five koshas and has all the powers of the universe. The story … read more »
The Paths and Practices of Haṭha Yoga
An introductory lecture on the philosophy and practices of Haṭha Yoga."According to Patañjali's teaching... the yogas are Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jñāna Yoga, and Rāja Yoga." "Haṭha Yoga pertains to the nervous system, specifically the three primary nāḍīs: Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumṇā." A spiritual teacher … read more »
Prayer gives perfection
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of yoga and daily practice."Yoga is not only for yogīs... It is said in the Bhagavad Gītā, 'Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam.' Your yoga sādhanā will become successful when you do good actions." "Yoga has more steps... and that's called ācār, vicār, … read more »
Do not waste your time
A satsang on spiritual practice and dispelling superstition."Consider a large swimming pool... we are all equally present. The blessings of our holy saint Gurudev are showered equally upon all." "There is one thing you must give up: the fear of God. If you … read more »
Be careful with diet
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.In many cases, some constituents in the mass produced food industry are not suitable for us to eat because of their poor quality. Make at home what you can, use good quality ingredients, and learn to … read more »
Color me into Your color
A closing discourse reflecting on a spiritual retreat and exploring the inner cosmos within the human body."All is visible in this coach of the human body." "Tons of theory is nothing compared to a gram of practice." Swami Avatarpuri concludes a week-long Kriya Yoga retreat, summarizing the beautiful programs and initiations. He … read more »
Follow the words of the Guru
A spiritual discourse on the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra and overcoming attachment."O Lord, just as a ripe melon or a cucumber separates from the vine without any suffering, so too, O Lord God, let me be liberated from this world." "So many times you say, 'My Gurudev, … read more »
Atma is king of the body
A spiritual discourse on perseverance, self-knowledge, and the inner faculties."It is not easy for anyone to remain steadfast on one path. This is true for everybody; it doesn't matter who you are. But when one has a single target, one can achieve it." "He learned … read more »
The human body is like a beautiful coach
A spiritual discourse in a natural setting on the human body, the senses, and karma."God gave us a healthy and good human body. We should understand what human life means, what humans should do and should not do." "Gurujī has written many bhajans. He said, 'My brothers, my coach is … read more »
Yoga is the science of being Human
A spiritual discourse on Kriya Yoga, discipline, and avoiding pitfalls on the path."In every system, in every approach, and in every life, we need that discipline. That is why Patañjali always... states that yoga begins with discipline and continues by following discipline." "Therefore, the Muslims are very good. … read more »
Good eating
A satsang discourse addressing food purity, vegetarian ethics, and modern dietary challenges."If you use pesticide, the urea we call it, then once you give it, it takes 10 to 15 years to purify that earth again." "Sin is that which creatures, beautiful creatures, are there... torturing them, … read more »
Return back to happiness
A discourse on the two pillars of spiritual practice: physical sādhana and mantra sādhana."Therefore, if we can tell to ourself... Try to reduce many, many, many desires, or many things that you want to have." "So finally, for anyone who wants to do the sādhana, spiritual development, then mantra. … read more »
AUM - RAM mantra chanting
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Practicing and learning the AUM-RAM Kriya step-by-step.
Practice makes perfect and healthy
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary.Practice makes perfect. Yoga means and begins with discipline. There are many people suffering from illnesses. Focusing on the target is the main point in archery. Vishwaguruji explains the strory of the Eklavya and Arjuna to … read more »
Inner functions
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary.There are eight levels of Raja Yoga we practice every day. These levels, or principles, should not be divided. Antahkarana means inner functions. Our smile is not true until our inner functions are purified.
What have you done for others?
Lecture by Sadhvi Shanti from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary.We are climbing to the top of the mountain step by step. To follow the path is very important. At the end of your life, God will ask: "what have you done for others?" There are … read more »
All is the creation of God
A discourse on the auspiciousness of Guru Pūrṇimā and the culture of reverence in Indian tradition."In every country, in every culture, in every tradition, there are also many festivals. But if we make a competition to see which country has more festivals, guess who will be the winner?" "Guru Nānak Sāhib … read more »
Keep the body healthy
Morning program from Summer Yoga Camp Vep, Hungary.If a person starts talking bad behind someone else, it will come back to them. We need good nourishment in order to keep the body alive. Ayurveda is not medicine, but it gives you the essence … read more »
The Five Sheaths and the Path of the Disciple
A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths (kośas) and the qualities of a disciple."Every creature who is born with a physical body has to get creation. And so, my dear, get it married quickly." "An uttam disciple can come through. The master does not ask anything; the master does … read more »
Guru Pūrṇimā: From Darkness to Light
A Guru Pūrṇimā satsang discourse on dharma, compassion, and the guru's role in the Kali Yuga."In this Kali Yuga, the fire of negative thoughts, negative energy, negative ways of living, and negative ways of eating is spreading without mercy toward other creatures and humans." "Guru means leading from darkness to light, … read more »
Make a path through the forest
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Nadlac, Romania.Prana is stronger than the physical body. There are always problems in daily life. Partners are together for a period of time then conflicts arise - that is similar to spiritual life. We need a clear … read more »
Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Nadlac, Romania
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Nadlac, Romania.
Protect Nature and be truthful
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Nadlac, Romania.Slovak folk dance before Vishvaguruji's talk. Nadlac Town Mayor says some welcoming words to Vishwaguruji for his first visit to Romania. All creatures are connected to one God. If you don't believe that you are lost. … read more »
How to educate the children?
A spiritual discourse on education, habits, health, and yoga."Habit is the second nature of man." "The guru converts his disciple into the guru. That's it. That's the difference." Swami Maheshwarananda reflects on a lecture about educating children, using personal anecdotes to discuss the role … read more »
Around the world - Third Int. Conf. on Yoga and Ayurveda
The opening session of the Third International Conference on Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School."Yoga, with its several millennia-rich history of insight and experience, holds immense promise for the contemporary world in its search for sustainable and innovative health management practices." "Yoga is not just āsana, prāṇāyāma, dhyāna. Yoga is … read more »
Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Murska Sobota, Slovenia
A ceremonial opening for a new yoga ashram in Slovenia, featuring addresses and spiritual teachings."Yoga is not specific to one country or one religion; yoga is universal." "Yoga means balance, harmony, and unity... Yoga is a bright future for mankind, if they will use it." Local representatives welcome guests and … read more »
Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Ptuj, Slovenia
A ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of a yoga center and its inauguration as an ashram in Ptuj."Yoga in Daily Life is the authentic school of yoga from India. We, the teachers... carry this out as our mission. We do this voluntarily; we do not make a business of yoga." "Yoga is the … read more »