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The Reason Of Diseases
Health originates beyond the physical body, rooted in consciousness and karma.Illness arises from deep causes over time. Negative emotions like anger and jealousy act as internal fires, destroying health. Ego and greed, nourished by hatred, block positive energy. Fear weakens willpower and vitality, allowing disease to … read more »
Your Health Is In Your Hands
Yoga in life develops health, concentration, and spirituality.Health is in our hands through three principles. First, diet must be seasonal and suited to the local climate, not dictated by global availability or artificial tastes. Overeating shortens life; disciplined, timely eating preserves it. Second, … read more »
Yoga - harmony and health
The seminar concludes, emphasizing daily practice and the universal pursuit of peace.Life is a cycle of coming and going, and this gathering has ended. Yoga is a globally researched system proven to harmonize body, mind, and soul. Self-discipline through daily practice leads to mastery. World peace begins … read more »
Morning Program From Villach
A guided practice of meditation and āsana.First, establish a comfortable seated posture. Relax the entire body and feel its stillness, differentiating it only by the breath. Inhale prāṇa as a bright, healing light; exhale to release darkness and heaviness. Focus the breath … read more »
Peace and understanding
World Peace Day calls for universal prayer and the cessation of violence.Peace begins with individual inner work, as negative thoughts first poison the self. Most people and even politicians fundamentally desire peace, though conflicts arise from greed and power. The ancient principle of Sāma, Dāma, and Daṇḍa—education, … read more »
Lecture and practice with Swamiji
Peace is the way, and it begins within one's own heart.Humans are blessed to receive a human body through past karma. Karma is simply action, defined by adherence to or violation of universal law, just as a citizen follows or breaks a national constitution. This action … read more »
Morning Meditation
A guided journey harmonizing the elements within the body and integrating meditation with physical practice.Relax the body and align the spine. Connect with the earth for strength and safety. Harmonize the water element within. Contact the fire element at the navel to burn disturbances and circulate pure energy. Connect with … read more »
The Path to Peace: Awakening Love and Fulfilling Our Duties
Peace arises from universal love and fulfilling our fundamental duties.Violence and suffering persist because people fail to recognize the divine in all beings. True peace is internal, not external; it is the way itself. All living beings desire happiness and avoid suffering. Causing pain returns … read more »
Money Is Ruling In Kali Yuga
The title of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara is a high honor and responsibility, conferred only after rigorous examination of one's spiritual lineage, conduct, and ashram.The process requires consensus among all Ākāras. This recognition transcends nationality, in accordance with Śa karācārya's teaching against distinctions of caste or nation. The uniform of sannyāsa is a protection for the dignity of the spiritual … read more »
Sanatana Dharma Is Universal Principle
Sanātana Dharma is the universal principle of harmony and natural law.It is not a man-made religion or philosophy but the eternal order that sustains all existence. This dharma is inherent in every element and creature: the tree grows and gives fruit, the cloud rains, and the … read more »
Incarnation Day Of Holy Guruji
The grace of the holy feet is bestowed through divine compassion.This gathering honors the incarnation day of a beloved Gurudev. The world requires divine incarnations to uphold Dharma. There are two types: Nitya, the eternal principle, and Naimittika, those who manifest in specific ages. To recognize … read more »
We Have To Do It By Ourselves
The essence of spiritual practice is personal, direct effort.One cannot delegate the work and expect to receive the result. Farming requires the farmer's personal attention. Love demands one's own presence. Prayer and mantra must be performed by the seeker for their own benefit. An … read more »
Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji
A devotee's transformation illustrates the power of grace and the bhajan of Uday Rām.A powerful relative, averse to spirituality, attended a gathering. Hearing the discourse, he was transformed and invited the teacher to his palace. The invitation was declined due to the impurity of the place. The man then … read more »
We Can Change Our Future
The unchanging self exists beyond the play of destiny and time.Change belongs to the realm of matter, while the true self is infinite and unchanging. We are not the body, mind, intellect, or thoughts, yet we identify with them. This identification creates the jīvātmā, a bundle … read more »
Guruvakya Is Passport To Brahma Gyana
The concept of "Jaya" signifies divine victory and the protection of goodness.A mother is the first divinity, providing irreplaceable nourishment and wisdom through her milk. Parents have a singular duty to offer love and spiritual education, not merely material things. A teacher or guru provides the knowledge … read more »
Mauna is Atma Anubhuti Sadhana
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Mauna means the observation of silence. In Yoga in Daily Life system we have a meditation technique which is called Self-inquiry meditation. Self-inquiry means two things: how am I and who am I. The Sadhana of … read more »
Buddha And The Way Of Sannyas
The spiritual path requires mastering discipline to move from unconscious to superconscious states.Buddha's training involved begging for alms for twelve years to erase ego. Modern practitioners often avoid such hardship. Every religion contains hard disciplines, like turning the other cheek, but few practice them. Self-realization is difficult because … read more »
Preserve The Originals
The sleep of a yogi is a conscious practice, not unconscious rest.We pass through three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Most people lose their human life in sleep and gossip. A yogi masters the transition between these states, remaining aware as consciousness shifts. This practice is … read more »
In Quality There Is No Compromise
Evening satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Today many want to teach yoga, many want to open a yoga-centre, but they still do not have proper knowledge. Only those fruits will become ripe which remain on the branch of the tree. You cannot … read more »
Living In The Ocean Of Imagination
Duga Uvala, HR.Life is full of turbulences. Life is an up and down. We have many kind of illusions. We have no control over bad habits which will reduce our life. Many problems are only in our mind. … read more »
Children's Program From Strilky
The path is adorned with both roses and thorns; do not be distracted by obstacles.Life flows with happiness and sadness, but losing strength in sadness prevents reaching the goal. Continue with faith and duty. A story illustrates this: two children from a poor village, Mohan and Maya, are sponsored for … read more »
We Have To Prepare The Field
Cultivating the inner field requires persistent work, like a farmer preparing land.First, remove the thorny bushes of negative qualities, which have deep roots and regrow. Then, dig out the rocks of pride and ego. Next, level the holes of uncertainty and self-pity. Begin your sādhanā, but weeds … read more »
Om Gam Ganeshaya Namaha
Gaṇeśa is the foundational principle of intelligence and stability, governing the root of being.A solid foundation prevents disturbance from emotional or physical imbalances. This principle, called Śubha or Ma gala, signifies auspiciousness and success in all beginnings. It is honored through rituals that establish sweetness and blessings, fostering good … read more »
We Should Have Practical Knowledge
The path of natural wisdom addresses the loss of inherent, sustainable knowledge.Divine creation is self-sustaining and continuous, while the man-made world is not. Humanity has misunderstood sustainability as economic perpetuity, leading to crisis. We have lost practical knowledge, becoming one-sided specialists devoid of seasonal awareness and cooking … read more »
Every Existence Is OM
Summer seminar in Strilky with Swami Gajanand.In the Mandukya Upanishad it is said: OM is this imperishable Word. OM is the Universe, and this is the exposition of OM. The past, the present and the future, all that was, all that is, … read more »
Recharging Energy
Compassion and true knowledge form the essential spiritual path.The current age presents many disturbances where only divine remembrance offers hope. The specific form of spiritual practice is less important than its essence, as divisions are human creations. Compassion is fundamental, as all life shares … read more »
Devanagari Alphabet
Devanāgarī, the Sanskrit alphabet, is a divine code of primal vibrations that constitute the universe.Each sound is an immortal akṣara, representing the creative energy of God. These sounds are called mātṛkās, the energy of the divine mother. The entire universe is created from and will dissolve back into these sounds. … read more »
The Form Of God Is Sound
OṂ is the root mantra, a divine vibration pervading all creation.Chanting does not create this sound but aligns one with its eternal reality. A mantra is defined by its effect: that which protects and purifies the mind through repetition. This purification is an active process of … read more »
Creation Through OM
Oṁ is the primordial sound and origin of all creation, visualized as a sacred symbol containing the universe.Its form, revealed in meditation, integrates the Sanskrit letters A, U, and M. These represent the divine trinity and the three universal qualities. The central point, or bindu, is Śiva as the self-manifesting source, from which … read more »
We All Together Care
The cleansing of the heart is the true purification.Old habits are difficult to overcome, like a path worn in snow. We pollute our water and threaten life. Plastic and impure food are snakes in our hands; they harm health and the planet. Decision-makers consume … read more »
Self- Realization Is A Very High Level
The path from self-realization to Brahmajñāna requires navigating the ocean of devotion and karma.Self-realization is merely the beginning of a greater journey toward Brahman. Upon self-realization, one rises above karmic attack like a helicopter above lions. However, even a realized being may still endure the physical karma of the … read more »
The Four Pillars of Life and the Nature of Dharma
Human life is balanced upon four pillars: dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa.Dharma is the foundational principle of nature, discipline, and purity; it is not man-made religion. Protecting dharma ensures protection. Artha is material wealth required for survival and to help others, but greed for excess creates bondage, … read more »
Curtain Of Ignorance
The inner world is a beautiful kingdom, a divine gift where you are the sovereign.The mind and senses are its inhabitants; do not become their slave, for slavery leads to destruction and suffering. This city can also be a city of cheaters, a training ground where ignorance veils the truth. … read more »
Sadhana Means Period Of Practice
Kaṭha praṇām is a superior practice, a blessing for yoga and life.The body is a temporary temple, essential for all spiritual work. Neglecting it is foolish. It is a divine creation, meticulously formed, a precious instrument for the soul. Therefore, respect and listen to the body. Āsanas … read more »
Controlling the Activities Of The Mind
Brahmavidyā is the science for mastering the prāṇas.Meditation with mantra is its key, harmonizing energy and reducing unnecessary mental fluctuations called vṛttis. Patañjali describes two vṛttis: kliṣṭa, which are disturbing, and akliṣṭa, which are not. Both are influenced by social company. A single … read more »
Self Realization Is Not The End
The path extends beyond self-realization to Brahmajñāna.The body is a divine instrument, with each limb possessing great value. Self-realization answers the fundamental question of identity, revealing one as the Ātmā. This knowledge is not the final destination but the beginning of the … read more »
Appearing Of Jyotirlingam
Morning lecture from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram.Jyotirlinga are shrines where Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India and Dwardash Jyotirlinga is the embodiment of all 12 Jyotirlingam found in India. Swamiji … read more »
Sataguru Jaga Me Aya Mera
The Satguru's arrival initiates a profound inner transformation.The divine sound 'So'haṃ' is imparted, revealing the Supreme Light. The vital energy reverses its flow, and the inner channels are unified. Awareness turns inward to the cave of the ear, where a throne of lightning … read more »
Bhajans Contain A Great Teaching
The teachings of yoga are divine revelations, not human inventions.All classical techniques, from āsanas to prāṇāyāma, originate from this source. The primary vehicle for this knowledge within our tradition is the bhajan. These are not merely songs but sacred utterances containing the complete spiritual path. … read more »
Invisible Guru Teaching
The spiritual path begins with a single encounter that ignites an inner flame.Everything we seek already exists within us, yet we often search externally. Progress is seen in retrospect, not in daily preoccupations. A first meeting with the teacher can be chaotic and confusing, filled with doubt and … read more »
Sanskrit Is A Divine Language
Sanskrit is a divine, systematic language originating from Vedic Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and their auxiliary sciences.It is part of the vast Indo-European family, sharing deep roots with many modern languages. Sanskrit's perfection lies in its precise grammar and unlimited capacity for word creation from verbal roots, allowing exact expression of all … read more »
Pain Of Separation Is A Driving Force
The call to spiritual inquiry arises from the pain of separation from one's true nature.Pain is inherent in life and serves as a motivator. Suffering, however, is an optional response. We are conditioned by identifications and roles, creating a confused personality. This identification with what we are not generates persistent … read more »
Tapasya Is A Way To Purification
The master's absence is a direct teaching and test for spiritual practice.Accept the situation as a blessing and a chance for inner work. The core teaching is to accept, understand, and give. Reflect on the true purpose for being here: to progress on the spiritual path through … read more »
Birthday Celebration
Satsang from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Several speakers express their love and gratitude on occasion of Swamiji's birthday, which was celebrated according to the Indian calendar.
Remembering On Paramyogeshwar Sri Devpuriji
Divine souls descend to guide mortals from suffering to immortality.One such master left the mortal world decades ago, having announced his departure. He first appeared in mountain ranges, his entire life marked by miraculous deeds and foreknowledge for human welfare. He transformed worldly people into … read more »
Real Friendship
The foundation of culture and the path to Brahmavidyā begins with parental education.Culture is created through the saṃskāras given by parents, and this culture protects society. The best education is received in the lap of parents, not in formal institutions. When children leave home, they face the outer … read more »
Enjoy the Spiritual Journey
Brahmavidyā is the knowledge leading to self-realization.Vidyā is the learning process with its techniques, while Jñāna is the perfected mastery from that learning. Satsa g is the highest yoga technique for awakening dormant human qualities. In satsa g, the guru's teachings represent … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration with Swamiji
The Guru principle leads from darkness to light.The Guru is not the physical body but the divine knowledge within. That knowledge is a precious diamond within a simple box. Each heart contains the divine light. A true disciple receives and transmits this knowledge; … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration - bhajans
OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, India
Gurupurnima celebration with Swami Jasraj
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day to offer the fruits of the past year's spiritual practice and to begin anew.It is a time for reflection and for taking a resolution for the coming year. The spiritual path is the central priority, even amidst worldly duties. Life is a brief race where one has received the … read more »