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Evening Satsang with MM Swami Jasrajpuriji and Swami Gajanandji
A lesson in letting go of logic to follow the Guru's word.A command was given to solve a problem with school transport. The instruction was to sell the buses and use trucks instead. This directive defied all reason and seemed impossible. The effort began to obey it … read more »
Avatar is a divine incarnation
The nature of divine incarnation and the soul’s path back to the Supreme are revealed.Cosmic light manifests as God Kṛṣṇa, one of twenty-four incarnations, but Śiva alone is Svayambhū, self-manifested and uncreated. The universe is called Śiva’s mother, consciousness His father, and the divine is the Self, the Ātmā. From … read more »
Satsang with MM Swami Jasrajpuriji and Swami Gajanandji
Silence allows us to hear what has already been given.Everything needed for the spiritual path is present, but the constant mental chatter must be stilled to perceive it. Karma yoga trains this silence by dissolving attachment to outcomes and personal understanding. The guru may assign … read more »
Siddhis are supernatural powers
The human goal is self-realization, achieved through spiritual practice and divine grace.All beings are temporarily focused on the mortal world, yet our true purpose is to realize the Supreme. We must remember this aim, lest we forget like a shopper who returns home without the needed item. … read more »
Reincarnation is a question of Karma
Reincarnation is not about Om but the realm of karma and changing forms.The divine Om, as formless consciousness, remains untouched by physical change. The three aspects A-U-M are the gunas creating all forms, like primary colors producing endless hues. Reincarnation means shifting appearances according to karma. Animals lack … read more »
Happiness is within us
All spiritual practice aims for liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.Humans uniquely develop habits, which become a second nature that is difficult to break. Many paths lead to distraction, while few lead toward goodness and self-realization. This guidance comes from satsang—good company—and from studying divine scriptures. … read more »
Long run surrender is essential
The human spiritual journey rests on three essential pillars.Human existence is complex and mysterious, with many layers from the physical to the spiritual. Our basic drives are for preservation and multiplication. True spiritual development is the longing to know our real Self. This interest … read more »
How Guru works with disciple
Reminiscences of the masters reveal teachings on the mind’s attachments and inner stillness.In Kāṭhū, Mahāprabhujī foretold gold in the hills would drive people crazy. A golden-yellow stone was later found, sparking land feuds and export riches. He blessed a boy with a healing method for joint pain, to … read more »
Practicing Pranayama Techniques
Prāṇāyāma is the conscious regulation of breath to access cosmic life force.The practice follows āsanas to purify the body and calm the mind for meditation. Prāṇa is both breath and the cosmic energy that sustains life, absorbed through breathing and food. It flows through energy channels called … read more »
The power of the spiritual name
A name holds the power to shape identity and destiny.A story illustrates how a divine being received the name Hanuman, meaning "swollen jaw," after an incident. This being's father, the wind, stopped blowing in anger, causing universal suffering until the gods intervened. The name given … read more »
Yoga and Physiotherapy
Yoga is a therapeutic system distinct from common exercise.The Yoga in Daily Life system is designed for therapeutic application, with proven benefits for cardiac and joint issues. The key difference lies in the threefold method of performing āsanas: relaxation, awareness, and coordinated breathing. Relaxation … read more »
The Seed, the Fire, and the Path
Spiritual practice is the seed you plant now for the future.A child plants a peach seed, envisioning a future orchard. Our actions are like that seed; every karma bears fruit for the soul's journey ahead, whether in this life or another. We inherit the consequences of … read more »
Be ready for every moment
Our sādhanā is the inner preparation for the divine arrival.We must clean our inner house as meticulously as we would for a physical guest, dedicating time taken from the unnecessary. Our deep-seated tendencies are like a massive ship, too large to turn directly. We use … read more »
To be independent
The Guru's grace liberates the soul from worldly bondage.Without the true Guru, one cannot cross the ocean of existence. The Guru incarnates to lead beings from darkness to light, granting independence from the cycle of birth and death. Trust in the Guru's name provides … read more »
Jay Sri Maheshwaranandji Maharaj - Bhajan
A divine incarnation is proclaimed: Śrī Maheśvarānandajī Mahārāja descends from Śivaloka as a Yogeśvara.The dohā declares Lord Śiva sent a Yogīrāj from Śivaloka. Holī Gurujī’s account confirms Mahāprabhujī’s prophecy of a child named Mangilal. This child, Swami Maheśvarānanda, would bring yoga and realize Holī Gurujī’s wish. The bhajan opens: … read more »
Indian Independence Day
True independence is found in spiritual duty and national character.We gather celebrating freedom and a divine birth. Performances of dance and bhajan honor this day. The tricolor waves with sacred sound. A play teaches Mahāprabhujī's lesson to a bandit, leading to repentance. We commemorate martyrs … read more »
There is a way to become free
The jivatma is bound by ignorance within the five koshas.Every action, thought, and breath either tightens or loosens these ties. The jivatma enters through four doors and cycles through 8.4 million species. Human life alone offers the mighty intellect to discriminate. Surrender to the Supreme … read more »
Raksha Bandhan Festival
Bandhan means to be tied, physically, mentally, intellectually, emotionally, culturally, socially, and religiously.To make a commitment is like life for humans. The tradition of the Raghu dynasty was that even if you have to give your life, you do not break your promise. Before saying yes or no, … read more »
How to be happy
Reflecting on twenty years of monastic life reveals the path of surrender and service.Initiation occurred in a powerful ashram, bringing immediate tests to burn karma. The master's constant guidance through all difficulties provides protection and training. Flexibility is essential, as plans change according to a higher will. A personal … read more »
Let's look within ourselves
Life is a journey through a desert of struggle toward inner truth.All beings strive, yet no form is permanent. Consciousness persists as forms change, like water flowing through a river's curves. The aim is to look within, beyond the body and mind, to discover the eternal self. … read more »
Realize your relation
Spirituality leads to realizing the eternal relation with the cosmic essence.Religion, the eternal Sanātana Dharma, is the principle adopted to fulfill that relation. All religions preach love and peace, but human ignorance breeds conflict. A story: a hunter gives up violence for mantra, expecting immediate peace. … read more »
Vibrations are expressions of sound
The universe is created from formless sound, Nāda, which manifests as all matter and consciousness.The first form from this formless sky is the Avyakta Puruṣa, characterized by bliss. This principle is mirrored within the human body as the five sheaths, from the gross physical to the blissful core. All transformation … read more »
Giving is a part of your life
The transformative power of satsang and self-knowledge is the true refuge.A hunter was convinced that his rifle brought sorrow through karma. He was given a mantra for prosperity, but it initially brought only anger and conflict to his home. Very few hearts can truly retain the … read more »
Evening satsangs from Jaipur Ashram
Consciousness becomes burdened when it chases external matter, which is its inert root.When consciousness serves that root, it cannot generate good thoughts or actions. If consciousness performs its own duty, then matter naturally follows. One must decide whether to be led by life, by consciousness, or by making … read more »
Evening satsang in Strilky ashram garden, disciples about Swamiji, Swamiji
True holidays are holy days spent in the divine presence.All worldly pursuits seek love and union but fall short of completeness. That completeness is found in the presence of the Guru, the embodiment of divine love and mercy. This love serves all, knowing our deepest … read more »
Weekend satsang in Novo mesto with Swamiji, Slovenia
Life's purpose is to realize divine consciousness and cultivate compassion.Human life carries an intuitive mission: to foster heart-to-heart connection, remove uncertainty, and create mutual understanding, love, and peace. The primary aim for many is to attain holistic health—physical, mental, social, and spiritual—to find contentment. Life … read more »
The Gift of Life: Blood Donation and Spiritual Service
The gift of life is found in selfless service, exemplified by donating blood.The ancient prayer "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ" means all should be happy and free from suffering. The most precious liquid in the world is blood; without it, one cannot live a day. Money cannot save a person … read more »
The Levels of Consciousness and the Nature of Mind
The mind operates between conscious and subconscious levels, managing impressions and desires.Our five senses gather information from the world, which is recorded in our memory. These impressions move from the conscious to the subconscious, where they can later emerge as desires or vāsanās. The mind is the … read more »
Life is a big journey
The purpose of human life is discovered by understanding oneself.Human intellect can be developed endlessly, yet humans are limited and have lost connection with nature. Life is governed by past and present actions, or karma. The present moment is most important, as it creates the … read more »
The Inexhaustible Treasure of Indian Wisdom
The inexhaustible treasure of Indian wisdom is found in its ancient scriptures.All modern scientific research is already declared within the Śāstras. The libraries of India contain a vast, ancient treasure of wisdom unmatched elsewhere. Yoga is the space, Ākāśa, containing consciousness; both are invisible and indestructible. From … read more »
Practice, practice, practice
The purpose of human life is self-realization, achieved through the practical path of yoga.Among countless creatures, the jīva obtains a human body, not for animalistic pursuits but to master negative qualities like hate and greed. This body is a temporary instrument. Modern life is unnatural, making people weak and … read more »
Satsang on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi
The sacred soil of this land and the dust of the Guru's feet are the supreme pilgrimage.The Vedas and Purāṇas sing that there are sixty-eight tīrthas at the feet of the Guru. Every village is a sacred site, for this soil is like sandalwood. It is a land of penance where divine … read more »
Evening satsang in Strilky ashram with Swamiji and Sadhvi Shanti Puriji
Swamiji's introduction of Sadhvi Shanti Puriji and her humanitarian projects in India
20 years of YIDL in Slovenia
The light of yoga brings knowledge for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health, uniting all beings.This ancient wisdom, shaped for the present, is a scientific system practiced globally. It began with a simple delivery of this divine message. The practice spread from dedicated individuals forming societies, growing like a tree from … read more »
Swamiji's public lecture in Brno, CZ
Yoga is the eternal principle that harmonizes the cosmic consciousness with universal energy.The universe is an endless manifestation governed by one supreme consciousness, Brahman. Human life is a rare opportunity within this cosmic order to realize the immortal self, the ātmā, which is identical to that supreme reality. … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky with Swamiji
How to understand and improve spirituality and balance the inner changes
The Waterfall's Teaching and the Community's Strength
The waterfall’s voice becomes a meditation, and community strength lies in seeing each other anew.Sitting by the waterfall, listening to individual drops, takes one deep within. In community, people transform, yet others may hold onto past images. To support growth, release old perceptions and accept the person as they are … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
The central task of the spiritual path is to understand the Guru.All practice aims at this single point. We must strive to understand the master's actions and words, maintaining the attitude, "I want to understand." Judging the Guru ends the spiritual path. A story illustrates this: Moses … read more »
Morning hours are golden hours
The purpose of human life is to achieve the highest spiritual goal.A river of divine blessings flows continuously. The capacity to receive it depends on the heart's spiritual readiness. One must collect and preserve this essence throughout life. Spirituality transcends all religions; it is the direct path … read more »
The Path of Bhakti and Guru Seva
The path of Guru Bhakti and Guru Seva is the way to spiritual fulfillment.A disciple should renounce personal ambitions but hold high spiritual ideals, exemplified by the complete dedication of the master. Serving the Satguru is the birthplace of supreme knowledge and the solution to every problem. Practical instructions … read more »
Special periods of Shravan Mas
The month of Śrāvaṇa reveals the path from the soul's cosmic loneliness to divine unity.The soul journeys endlessly through the universe, experiencing only pain, pleasure, and emptiness without direction or companionship. This mortal world is a field of karma. The human body is a precious vehicle to transcend this state … read more »
The best quality is to give
The celebration of Guru Pūrṇimā honors the Śakti principle and the light of the Guru.A fire ceremony was performed for Māṭājī, who received sannyāsa and whose samādhi rests near the āśram. In the world's polarity, both Śiva and Śakti aspects must be active for oneness. Māṭājī exemplifies the Śakti force—a … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 7
True blessings are not given upon request but are bestowed according to divine wisdom and need.A medical condition was reportedly resolved through spiritual grace, demonstrating a power beyond the physical. Life itself is the ultimate experience, where even difficult events become turning points through grace. One should not ask for specific … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 5
A ceremonial invocation and worship establishes sacred connection through ritual and mantra.The assembly is called to order for pūjā, instructed to sit so all may have darśan. Salutations are offered to gurus, deities, and the earth itself. Purification is sought for all beings. Worship is performed with … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 3
The presence of saints is a priceless treasure that dispels ignorance and bestows peace.To be born in a sacred land where such beings reside is great fortune. The vision of a saint eradicates sins from many lifetimes. Their glory is boundless, for they are constant incarnations of the divine. … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 2
The disciple's offering must be precisely what the Guru requests.A revealed bhajan contains the rarest wisdom of śeṣa samādhi. When the ten gates close and one turns inward, samādhi arises naturally. The sohaṃ mantra is the means of ascent and the root. This knowledge is … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 1
The mother's samādhi is established and the debt to parents and guru is paramount.A mother's compassion is simple and complete. Her samādhi blesses all. The debt to one's mother is profound and nearly impossible to repay, as she endures all hardship for the child. Even great saints like Śa … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
The guru's acts and guru vākya often transcend intellectual understanding.A disciple named Moses observed his guru destroy a poor orphans’ boat. The guru later repaired a ruined wall in an empty house. The guru cut the leg of a boy from a spiritual family. Moses … read more »
What is inside we do not know
The Grace of the Satguru: Witnessing Divine Protection and Faith The jīva enters the world with past karma, and destiny plays out.Only the blessed one can know the guru. Arjuna could not endure Krishna’s universal form. Hari Singh, orphaned, was raised by devotees; Mahāprabhujī’s blessings brought him education and a prosperous family. Śa kar Singh’s mother was … read more »