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Lord Krishna's Incarnation Day part two
A joyful celebration on the auspicious occasion of Lord Krishna's incarnation day takes place in Jadan Ashram.Sri Krishna is considered to be one of the most popular human incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Born more than 5000 years ago in Mathura city, the revered God of Hindu religion and his teachings hold immense … read more »
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 soul's journey is from manifestation back to its divine origin.The supreme reality is the self-manifested light, the source of all. From that resonance came the principles of creation, preservation, and dissolution. Divine descent occurs perpetually as saintly beings and for specific purposes to restore righteousness. … 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 a matter of karma and desire, not directly connected to OM.OM represents the eternal, formless divine consciousness within all forms. Reincarnation concerns the change of these forms according to our karmas. Only humans possess free will and intellect to create karma; animals act by instinct and … 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
Stories illustrate grace working through everyday objects and events.A stone serves as both a doorstop and a burglar deterrent. In a village, two stories about Mahāprabhujī were shared. He once foretold that gold in the hills would drive people mad, which later happened when … 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
Physiotherapist Ambadevi shows detailed in theory and praxis, how to use Yoga exercises in a therapeutic way.What is the value of Yoga for a therapeutic situation, according to the system Yoga in Daily Life, founded by Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwarananda.Swamiji created a very unique system which is proofed and acknowledged by different … read more »
Satsang with MM Swami Jasrajpuriji and Swami Gajanandji
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
The nature of the Guru and the simplicity of true sādhanā are revealed through a devotional biography.A bhajan composed by the Guru details the divine origin and mission of his disciple. It describes an incarnation sent from Śiva Loka, born into a Brahmin family in Rajasthan. Childhood devotion awoke, leading to renunciation … read more »
Indian Independence Day
Cultural program organized in the occasion of the Indian Independence Day in Jadan Asram 15/08/2011.Swamiji, guests of honor, teachers, children, the Ashram community and many visitors are celebrating the Indian independence day in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram, Education and Research Center in Rajasthan, India. A beautiful program … read more »
There is a way to become free
The most dangerous tie is that of ignorance.The Jīvātmā is bound within the five sheaths, creating the individual phenomenon. Every perception, thought, and action either liberates from these ties or strengthens them. All beings move through cycles of existence. The path to freedom … read more »
Raksha Bandhan Festival
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Purnima is a festival which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters.The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother's wrist. This symbolizes the sister's love and prayers for her brother's well-being, and the brother's lifelong vow to protect … read more »
How to be happy
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram with some electric failures but good sound.Sadhvi Shanti remembers her Sannyas Diksha in Kailash Ashram 20 years ago. Thursday is the day, dedicated to the Guru, the masters. The bhajan -OM Brahma Shiva Alakha Anadi- composed by Holy Guruji, describes the Guru … 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
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal principle of one's true nature.Spirituality is realizing your eternal connection to the cosmic One. All religions are good, preaching love and peace; the problem lies in human ignorance, not the teachings themselves. Spiritual practice requires endurance and loyalty to the … 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
Evening satsang from Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Lectures by Swamiji and by Sri Gulab Kotari. Questions and answers. Life is perfect but we create conflict. If you have firm commitment, you are going to reach your aim.
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
Satsang with Swamiji on the occasion of Sri Devpurijis Mahasamadhi from Kailash Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Replay from 1st August 2011 recordings.
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
Live webcast from Martin, Slovakia
A community's strength lies in mutual support and continuous learning from everyone and everything.A long-standing community witnesses personal transformation. The challenge is to see the person as they are now, not as they were. People change, and clinging to past impressions pulls them backward. Forgiveness and allowing new chances … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
Satsang with Swami Gajanandji and Swami Jasraj Puriji, Strilky We are very quick to judge everything.It is not easy to understand the acts of the Guru. We do not know what all is behind of that. The Guru can transform the disciple. When the Guru gives you a really hard time, … read more »
Morning hours are golden hours
How you begin your day, like that will be rest of the day.That is it, why Yogis start their day early, to get the whole benefit. Swamiji gives very practical advises, how to start a day in a yogic way and how to live a practical life with … read more »
The Path of Bhakti and Guru Seva
Satsang with Swami Niranjan Puri, Jadan Ashram, India.According to Indian tradition and scriptures, there are certain rules for the attitudes of the disciple, how to show respect and devotion towards the master. Every Bhakta has his meaningful experiences, his own real story with … 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
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram.Expression of gratitude towards the teacher from disciples.
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 5
Vedic, traditional and ancient Antyeshthi, the last ceremony after the dead in honor of Holy Mataji, Sadhvi Punyanand Puri Ji, is performed on Matajis Samadhi place.Numerous Vedic mantras are chanted by the Pandits. Parikrama literally means, the path surrounding something in context to religious deities in a temple, sacred rivers, sacred hills and so on. Doing a parikrama as a symbol … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 3
Speeches of many Indian honorable guests.Honoring the mother in general and particularly Holy Mataji, Sadhvi Punyanand Puri Ji, in Hindi language. Swami Premanandji sais: today something comes to an end but every end is a new beginning. On this auspicious day … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 2
It is the Hindu tradition that every festival is celebrated with bhajan singing during the whole night until the morning.Bhajans are expressions of the divine, the truth, bhakti, devotion and they contain the wisdom of the saints. Countless bhajans where sung during this night in honor of Holy Mataji.Sadhvi Punyanand Puri Ji Maharaj Ki Jay
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 1
Samskaras are the turning points of life and they are celebrated in Hindu tradition.Celebrations are very important ingredients of Samskaras. They directly or indirectly involve our respected elders,scholars, near and dear ones. Samskaras are great, time-tested tools in our traditional systems which help carve out a great personality. The … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
The disciple cannot comprehend the guru's actions, which are guided by divine wisdom beyond worldly judgment.A guru destroys a poor orphan's boat to save it from confiscation, allowing the boys to later profit. He repairs a crumbling wall in an empty house to protect a hidden treasure for future orphans. He … read more »