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Discipline in Yoga
Gurupurnima celebration with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Om Ashram, Jadan, India.If we would like to achieve anything, discipline is very important. It is important in yoga sadhana as well. If someone doesn't follow the discipline, success will not come.
Gurupurnima Satsang 2017
This night awakens the sleeping Jīva, which has wandered through countless births.The Jīva carries the Saṃskāra, the memory of past lives, which manifests as inherent fear and sorrow. To escape this fear, beings seek refuge in pilgrimages and temples, asking for relief from pain. Yet the true … read more »
International day of Yoga 2017
Yoga is a fundamental system of knowledge leading to self-realization and unity.It begins as physical practice but becomes a transformative way of life, offering inner peace and a comprehensive worldview. This practice increases self-awareness and fosters harmony with one's surroundings. It is celebrated as a daily affair … read more »
The Pranas
The science of prāṇa and prāṇāyāma governs our health and vitality.Ten prāṇas, including Prāṇa and Apāna, sustain specific bodily functions. Specialized prāṇas operate the eyes, ears, heart, and liver. Prāṇa brings nourishment in, while Apāna expels waste; weak Apāna causes issues like constipation. Illness arises from … read more »
Why do we need purification?
Yoga is the essential practice for sustaining energy, health, and consciousness in human life.We are the protectors of creation and the solution to our problems. The human body is a divine creation from the five elements, containing life itself, which we must keep pure. We are destroying nature with … read more »
Peace Tree planting in Voderady
A tree is blessed for peace and wishes on the International Day of Yoga.Yoga is for the environment, not just humans. This tree symbolizes peace, like the Vṛkṣāsana posture derived from trees. The ceremony involves circling the tree with positive wishes. Attendees are given instructions for photos and seating, … read more »
Protecting Nature
The International Day of Yoga celebrates a universal science for harmony.Yoga is the union of body and spirit, a path to health and awareness beyond any single religion. It awakens us to live in peace with nature and all living beings. The practice is for everyone, … read more »
Yoga will save the Earth
Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness, reflecting the five elements of creation.Humans, uniquely endowed with intellect, are solely responsible for the pollution damaging the earth, from plastics to contaminated water. Conferences on pollution or vegetarianism are hypocritical when attendees' actions contradict their words; change requires personal practice, … read more »
Nothing is more valuable than Satsang
The roots of spirituality are found in following the eternal guidance.A spiritual atmosphere was once absent here, with only physical yoga practiced. People longed for more, as interest in these teachings existed in books. From that initial seed, a complete system for life grew, spreading widely. … read more »
Is this thought really important to you?
A guided meditation on analyzing and releasing thoughts to achieve mental freedom.Settle into a comfortable posture, relaxing the entire body. Observe the natural breath, feeling the body's energy and motionlessness. Release all thoughts to relieve stress. Now, analyze your thoughts. From many thoughts, select one major thought. … read more »
Peace Tree planting in Debrecen
Peace Tree planting ceremony from the Botanic Garden in Debrecen, Hungary.
Value of Satsang and practicing
Satsa g is rare and yoga is a profound science.Satsa g, the gathering with saints to hear of God, is exceptionally rare. It leads to peace, bliss, and Brahmaloka, not the limited heaven. Yoga is an ancient science for the body, mind, and soul. The … read more »
Ayurveda - The science of life
Ayurveda is a comprehensive science of life, not a single topic.Its origin is mythological, said to come from the creator Brahmā through divine beings like Dhanvantari before passing to human sages. The knowledge was compiled into key texts like the Caraka Saṃhitā for medicine and Suśruta … read more »
Morning exercise with Vishwaguruji
A morning session integrates physical postures with breathwork to cultivate health and awareness.Begin by relaxing the entire body and synchronizing movement with breath. Specific exercises like leg cycling strengthen digestion and release tension. The focus then shifts to the core, engaging the navel center which is vital for … read more »
I am bliss
Yoga is a science for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, designed to create harmony with all life.Human consciousness must develop peace, moving beyond competitive pride and hidden ego. Animals sense human energy, which is often untrustworthy due to impure inner faculties of mind, intellect, consciousness, and pride. The practice aims to purify … read more »
Meditation with AUM
The practice of Aum chanting coordinates sound, breath, and awareness to purify energy and consciousness.The resonance ascends from the navel through three distinct levels. The first sound, 'A,' projects into space. The second, 'U,' returns to resonate within the body. The third, 'M,' transfers from the crown chakra to the … read more »
Practice with Vishwaguruji
Morning excercise with Vishwaguruji from Prachatice, Czech Republic.Yoga in daily life is one of the best systems against the stress. It is very good for the heart, circulation and for removing tension from the whole body and from the mind.
Yoga in Daily Life leads to good health
Children are the culture of tomorrow, and yoga is the education that creates perfect humans.Yoga guides children away from negative habits and toward a bright future through practice, song, and parental support. It leads to non-violence, peace, health, and happiness. True happiness is a free gift from God within us; … read more »
The glory of Satsang
Bhajan and kirtan are devotional practices.Bhaja means to repeat, remember, and have devotion toward the Supreme; this is bhajan. Kirtan is the constant chanting of a divine name, whose power resides within the name itself. Bhajan contains deeper teaching through poetry … read more »
Techniques of Meditation
Āyurveda balances life; yoga reveals purpose.Karma, action through body, mind, speech, or wealth, binds everyone. Time, a human construct, waits for none, not even gods. The goal is to transcend time and space, realizing the oneness beyond individuality. The mind, a … read more »
Sources of happiness
Health is the foundational wealth for happiness, achieved through the balance of yoga and Āyurveda.Health is the first wealth; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga and Āyurveda are two wings for balance: yoga harmonizes astral energy and emotions, while Āyurveda maintains physical health. The primary happiness is a healthy body. … read more »
Difficulties
The human condition is defined by a unique and pervasive fear, stemming from our intellect and desires, which separates us from other creatures and creates our suffering.We declare ourselves the best creatures, yet we are the most fearful. Animals live without our anxieties; they do not consult astrology or design their homes. We asked God why He made humans superior, and He … read more »
The Living Planet
The question of how to live long is misplaced; we should ask if we have truly served the Earth, our Mother, who embodies the principle of sustainability.True sustainability is the self-regenerating system of the God-made world, not the limited, man-made concepts like the "green economy," which often destroys nature for profit. Our bodies, like the Earth designed by the cosmic engineer Viśvakarmā, … read more »
Yoga Nidra: theory and practice
True greatness is never self-proclaimed; it is recognized by others.A great person does not glorify themselves with titles. God does not demand to be called God. If someone declares their own greatness, it reveals their nature. A diamond does not announce its value; we perceive … read more »
We should develop positive qualities
Perfection requires practice, not just theory.There are two types of masters: one who speaks and one who acts through dedicated practice. True meditation is not merely closing one's eyes; it requires the focused commitment of lagan, akin to love that overcomes … read more »
Be the example
Mahātmā Gandhījī exemplified a life of truth, non-violence, and selfless service.He demonstrated that true knowledge brings equality and removes duality. His life was a practical lesson in renunciation, proving one must renounce to truly enjoy. He taught through personal example, as shown when he abstained from … read more »
What is Yoga and Ayurveda?
Yoga and Ayurveda are the two wings for the bird of life to fly.Yoga means union, the oneness of the individual self with the supreme. Vyoga means separation. Time is the greatest force; do not waste it. Our memory is being lost by relying on external records. True knowledge … read more »
Meditation from Auckland
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from Auckland Ashram, New Zealand.
Yoga, Āyurveda, and the Journey Beyond: From Vikāra to Turīya
Yoga and Āyurveda address disease, or vikāra, in the physical and mental realms.Physical vikāra arises from disregarding natural harmony in diet and living. Mental vikāra manifests as the six afflictions: desire, anger, attachment, greed, pride, and ego. These lead to cintā, or chronic worry, which consumes one from … read more »
Transferring the ancient knowledge
Ayurveda and Yoga are ancient sciences of body, mind, and soul.The knowledge was transmitted verbally from master to disciple, known as Śruti, and through memory, called Smṛti. Human memory has declined due to reliance on writing and technology. Ancient research was more perfect, preserved in scriptures … read more »
Who is the real Master?
A mudrā unites individual and supreme consciousness, while its three extended fingers symbolize the three guṇas to be transcended.Tamas guṇa is laziness and inertia, draining energy; it is countered by reducing diet. Rajas guṇa is restlessness and anger, generating heat. Sattva guṇa is balance and purity, yet one must ascend beyond all three. The … read more »
The lotus of the heart
The heart is the seat of the self, where divine love resides.Within the heart's lotus is a tiny space containing a blue light; when its petals open, one sees the ātmā. The self is not found in the brain or other body parts but here. Happiness and … read more »
Practicing Yoga
Practicing Yoga with Vishwaguruji, from Vancouver, Canada.
How to open the heart?
The aim of human life is to remember God, which is the essence of bhajan.Religion is a philosophy derived from divine incarnations, but the eternal essence is one dharma. The physical body is a temporary construct of five elements, a wondrous bungalow where God speaks. Consciousness pendles between three states: … read more »
The whole world is one family
Yoga is the science of body, mind, soul, and consciousness.Every creature seeks happiness, but only humans possess intellect and free will. Worldly happiness is temporary; only true knowledge, which is oneness with all, is permanent. Our actions determine our fruits, as good yields good and … read more »
We need perfection
Authentic symbols are essential for spiritual efficacy.Ancient scriptures prescribe exact measurements and placements for symbols in temples and sacred spaces. If these are incorrect, the practice is flawed, just as a physical imperfection creates difficulty. People seek these authentic places, for there … read more »
Yoga and Ayurveda for the health
Yoga and Āyurveda are integrated sciences for the body, mind, and soul.Āyurveda primarily cares for the physical body through correct nutrition, asserting that health reduces mental tension. The body grows until about twenty-two years with good nutrition, requiring less food for strength and longevity. Modern eating exceeds … read more »
Seva will bring us to Brahmaloka
The principle of selfless service and reverence for all life is paramount.Depictions of spiritual figures should reflect joy and compassion, not perpetual suffering. All life, whether born from womb, egg, or sprouting from earth, is sacred and given by God. Destroying life opposes divine will. The current … read more »
Great Saints set an example
Dharma is the universal principle of rightness, distinct from modern religious constructs.Many great beings, including Jesus and ancient ṛṣis, have suffered for truth. Common yoga is a science for well-being, akin to a parent calming a child. A higher meditation exists for those spiritually educated with tolerance. … read more »
Sacrifice of the Saints
The crucifixion of the self is the central theme.Great saints, like Jesus and the Sufi Anā al-Ḥaqq, were crucified for declaring divine truth. Their persecution mirrors how we crucify ourselves by ignoring spiritual principles. We are like birds with cut feathers, unable to fly … read more »
Searching for Brahmaloka
The eternal sacrifice for dharma manifests across all ages.In every yuga, divine and demonic forces engage in perpetual struggle. The crucifixion of Jesus represents one such sacrifice, not an isolated event but part of a timeless pattern where beings offer themselves for universal well-being. … read more »
Rama and Hanuman
The full moon influences all life and consciousness, symbolizing completeness.Its energy affects nature and human health, making fasting beneficial on this day. Fasting involves consuming only liquids, fruits, and vegetables, which can improve health and reduce blood pressure. What we eat is medicine, and cooking … read more »
Bhajan about Yoga Nidra - yogic sleep
Yoga Nidrā is a state of conscious rest distinct from ordinary sleep.A story illustrates this. Sādhus once criticized a master for apparent daytime sleep. The master explained he was practicing yoga nidrā, a conscious sleep where one remains inwardly awake. In this state, awareness is fully alert … read more »
The real meditation
The soul of meditation is the Guru Mantra, the essential seed given by the guru.Without the guru's mantra, meditation is lifeless. The mind, restless and hungry, finds calm through this mantra. The real mantra is the Guru Mantra, received with the guru's blessing, not self-chosen. One must be Guru Mukhi, … read more »
Chakras and Nadis
The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation and the seat of the dormant Kuṇḍalinī energy.Three principal energy channels govern the system: Iḍā, Pi galā, and the central Suṣumṇā. The term 'haṭha yoga' originates from balancing the 'ha' of Iḍā and the 'ṭha' of Pi galā. True haṭha yoga embodies forceful … read more »
The rising of Kundalini
Mantras, elements, and spiritual science shape human destiny.Mantras are researched formulas of sound whose vibration originates at the navel. They purify the mind and protect one's energy. The singular, formless God distributes divine duties through the elements, which are living deities we must … read more »
Awakening of Kundalini
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Tbilisi, Georgia.Energy is circulating in the whole body and controlling our whole being. Manipura chakra is there where our life begins. The first human was born in the Himalayas and the whole Himalaya was the kingdom of … read more »
Happiness is within you
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Georgia.