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What is inside we do not know
The soul's journey is governed by past karma, and divine grace is essential for true knowledge.Only one who knows can know; the other cannot. A soul experiences all of life's pleasures and struggles according to its destiny. Receiving a Satguru is a great fortune. Those spiritually developed likely prayed before birth, … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 9
True wealth is found in grace and devotion, not in material possessions.A laborer earns little, yet a boss with money may lack respect. When a poor person arrives, they should be received with honor, for that is true wealth. The intention to serve is paramount, not the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/Part 8
The true Guru is the sole refuge across the ocean of worldly existence.Without the Guru's grace, one wanders in delusion and suffers through countless births. The mind remains restless and fails to awaken to truth. Fixing the consciousness upon the Guru's feet ignites the lamp of compassion and … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011
The true form of the Guru is the word itself.This body is worn to explain and guide beings, but both the Guru's body and the disciple's body must be left behind. The eternal, omnipresent Guru is Satya-Seṃ-Prakāś. The disciple's true form is the Ātmā, which … read more »
Juga Juga Jivo Maheshwaranand - Bhajan
This offering is a devotional service presented at the Guru's feet.This audio cassette is a form of service emanating from the Guru's divine presence and the ashram. It is an act of surrender and taking refuge. The presentation includes a bhajan for collective singing to garner … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 5
The supreme path is love, service, and the study of sacred scripture.Serving others through karma yoga is the fastest way for divine realization. The Bhagavad Gītā is the essential scripture for universal welfare, containing all yogic paths leading to liberation. It is the direct speech of the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 2
True knowledge and cultural saṃskāras liberate the human being.By birth, all are śūdras. Caste and character are formed by one's actions and impressions. Only one who attains Brahmavidyā is a true Brāhmaṇa. The Vedas describe four types of births for beings entering this world. … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 4
The true Guru is the immortal Word, the śabda, which is the essence of all reality.The physical form is a temporary instrument made by that Word to awaken beings. The disciple's true nature is the ātman, destined to merge into that śabda. Liberation is attained instantly upon meeting the true Satguru, … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 1
Gurupūrṇimā announcements are shared alongside spiritual reflections.A television channel will broadcast the entire program. Details for those attending in person will be provided. Prasāda is now ready for distribution. The discourse shifts to contemplative phrases. These phrases point to a state beyond … read more »
The Essence of Gurupūrṇimā
The essence of Gurupūrṇimā is the supreme importance of the guru.On this day, all practitioners pause to receive the guru's darśana and blessings. Serving the guru for a moment surpasses serving the divine for years. True fortune lies in taking refuge at the guru's feet, whether … read more »
In satsang all stress is released
The essence of satsa g is spiritual gathering for wisdom and release.Daily life brings struggles and stress from work and worldly disappointments. Coming together in satsa g creates a unifying and therapeutic atmosphere, like birds gathering at sunset. This gathering removes tension by contemplating life's true purpose: … read more »
Guruvakya can protect you
The power of blessing is the true nourishment for the soul.Bhajan is a blessing, or prasāda, from the wise words of saints. To receive blessings, you must become ready to receive them and follow the Guru's word, the Guru Vakya, for your protection. Discipline in practice … read more »
Yoga leads to oneness
Yoga is the singular path to oneness.All branches lead to the same unity. The Gopīs questioned the difference between yoga and separation, realizing both states ultimately return to one, yet unity brings bliss while separation brings sorrow. Historical ages emphasized different paths … read more »
We need Lord Ganesha
The glory of Gaṇeśa signifies the principle of pure intellect and the removal of obstacles.Beginning any endeavor by remembering Gaṇeśa is a universal protocol for success. Gaṇeśa is the lord of all elements and functions, symbolizing pure buddhi or intellect. This intellect, when filled with positive spiritual knowledge, is wisdom; … read more »
Mantra creates a beautiful mind
The mind is the basis of all human achievement, yet it is restless and demands constant nourishment.Humanity's drive to progress, seen in inventions like the internet, mirrors an inner desire to transcend limits. The mind's quality is perpetual activity; it is a field of thoughts, intellect, and emotions. Spiritual progress requires purifying … read more »
What makes me human?
The aim of human life is health and Self-realization.First, realize you are a human, defined by divine qualities, not just the body. This precious body must be cared for to achieve the goal of Ātmā Jñāna. Modern comforts create dependency, making humans unhappy and … read more »
The Unseen Helper
The Unseen Helper The true help is not from people, who are unaware.It comes from the unseen, the divine, which works through all things. This help is constant and ever-present, but we must be open to receive it. We often look for aid in the wrong places, seeking … read more »
Purna means complete
Brahman is the sole reality, the complete Pūrṇa from which all arises.As long as this completeness is unrealized, one dwells in duality, which is ignorance and the root of all suffering. The entire universe is this Pūrṇa; whatever is taken from it or remains is still Pūrṇa. … read more »
Evening with Rajastan bhajan band from Jadan
Drink the nectar of devotion from the saints' cup.This gathering is fortunate, abandoning the unfortunate through the abundant grace found with the great saints. The compassionate Giver erases the burdens of lifetimes and bestows everything, teaching through direct experience. True devotion to the Lord … read more »
Blessing from holy mother
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal truth recognizing the one Brahman within all existence.This reality is described in the ancient Vedas. The world is changeable, yet every atom represents that divine light. Spiritual wisdom cultivates equal vision, seeing beyond form to the inner essence. All genuine religious paths speak … read more »
Mantra gives us peace
Mantra and bhakti create an inner peace that stabilizes all action.Pilgrimage shows collective devotion, but personal practice is an inner journey. A teacher's calm preserves a boxer's peaceful center amidst chaos; similarly, mantra maintains inner silence within life's disturbances. We cannot stop thoughts, but we can … read more »
The Awakening of Consciousness: Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras
The science of yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness.Yoga is the eternal balancing principle in the universe, not a religion or dogma. The cosmic vibration, declared as OM, exists within and outside us. Human life is a precious chance within the cycle of rebirth. … read more »
Der Koerper ist Unwirklichkeit
The Self is the only reality, distinct from all transient forms and false identifications.You are not the physical body, the astral body, or any of the five sheaths. These are temporary and subject to change. The Ātman, your true Self, is eternal, unchanging, and identical with the universal principle, … read more »
Was ist dein Ziel
Two paths define human life: one of passive acceptance, the other of conscious purpose.The first path sees all as equal nonsense, leading to a life of simple existence. The second recognizes human life's unique value and the pressing limit of time. Time is the ocean's wave, destiny itself, beating … read more »
Wissen und Spiritualitaet sind nicht messbar
The spiritual path is about being, not evaluating.Do not seek to perceive your own progress, as that stems from ego. Your task is simply to be the diamond—the inherently valuable spiritual Self. A diamond does not question its nature or value; it simply … read more »
Yoga und naturtherapie
Yoga is a lifelong path where progress is often first seen in physical health.Systematic daily practice brings noticeable improvement within days, while neglect quickly reverses it. Practice must be balanced like daily nourishment, tailored to one's own capacity. This discipline calms the nerves, improves breathing, mobility, and circulation. Yoga … read more »
Glory of god is endless (Ramayana)
The glory of God is endless and His divine play pervades the entire universe.Śiva is indescribable consciousness, liberation, beauty, and truth. Devotion to Śiva provides protection, as all forces are controlled by Him. The Vedas themselves cannot fully describe His glory. In satsa g, the sage Bharadvāja was overwhelmed … read more »
Mind is a shadow of your body
The aim of all endeavor is self-realization, to escape the cycle of rebirth.The true self is like limitless, indestructible space, while the individual self is a limited mixture of spirit and matter, bound by ego and ignorance. Suffering arises from this ignorance. All spiritual practice serves to inspire … read more »
Make order in your life
The discipline of viveka, or discernment, is essential for ordering the mind and life.Viveka is the common sense to know what to do and when. One must listen carefully and logically understand each instruction. Discipline is required in thinking, understanding, receiving, and perceiving. Use viveka to filter thoughts and … read more »
Life is a change
Concentrate on your sādhanā, for time is impermanent.Compare your practice over the past year honestly; your body and aura reveal the truth. Time is lost if not used. Everything changes: health, happiness, and destiny. From king to beggar, beggar to king—such is time's … read more »
Be a diamond
Spiritual development depends on inner discipline and overcoming negative tendencies.Our karmic destiny contains both positive and negative patterns; progress is determined by which tendencies we support. External circumstances influence us, but growth stems from nurturing inherent spiritual qualities like generosity and humility. These qualities are … read more »
Mahaprabhuji is endless joy
Worldly joy is fleeting and contains hidden sorrow, but divine joy is endless.Human happiness is brief and intertwined with suffering, for every gain conceals equal or greater pain. Only the Supreme One's joy is boundless. An incarnate liberator provides a living refuge beyond scriptures. Merely reading teachings without … read more »
Science of chakras
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through harmony and balance.The cosmic energy governs the universe, and this principle of union was discovered by ancient yogis. The individual soul is a spark of the divine light, present in all life. We originate from the cosmic sound … read more »
Awakening of muladhar
Chakras are energy centers where consciousness resides, defining character and problems.Your destiny (prārabdha) is created by past karma before your body forms. You control your present karma through action, speech, thought, and influence, but once acted upon, deeds become destiny governing future life and all current … read more »
Build your intellect supportive
A clear aim is essential to prevent the intellect from becoming a destructive distraction.Without a definite purpose, the mind wavers among endless possibilities, changing direction with every new suggestion. This lack of clarity makes one susceptible to external influences and gossip, which act like poison, spoiling spiritual practice as … read more »
Everything is in your hands
The initiation of eight sannyāsīs was a highlight.The Master decides readiness; these were not easy individuals, each a long effort to guide. One is profoundly honest, immediately embodying the role. Another prepared for decades through hardship. Three were from Australia, one from Israel, … read more »
Benefit is in the valuating
The value of spiritual practice lies in your own devotion, not in external objects.An object's price fluctuates, but the object itself does not change; your profit or loss is determined by the value you assign. Similarly, God and the Master remain constant. Your spiritual gain or loss depends entirely … read more »
Cultivate good vritis
Discipline requires discernment between necessity and laziness.Listen to the body; if exhausted, rest. But laziness is the great enemy and must be overcome. True discipline serves your nature and happiness, not external pressure. You have the right to choose what brings relaxation. … read more »
How to control vritis
Yoga begins with the discipline of controlling the mind's modifications, the vṛttis.These thoughts pull you away from your present reality, as illustrated by a meditator whose mind was shopping for shoes. Vṛttis arise from within and from external senses; they cannot be stopped but must be directed, … read more »
Have a discipline of a river
Our endeavor is to overcome all suffering and achieve union with the Divine.This requires surrendering your individuality completely, like a river merging into the ocean and losing its name. To reach this union, you must be disciplined like a river flowing steadfastly toward the sea. The primary obstacle … read more »
You are your own obstacle on the path
The ocean of wisdom from the ancient sages requires disciplined study.Patañjali is one such sage who articulated the nature of the mind. Immense knowledge about consciousness and the cosmos is found in their works, accessed through daily, dedicated reading. The primary obstacle is one's own mind, … read more »
In the home of the soul
Space builds beings, and beings build space.A true ashram is a space for retreat and contemplation, enabling renewal of physical, mental, and social health. It fosters balance and leads toward self-realization. Yoga is the paramount method for this, requiring only the body, … read more »
Yoga sutras psychology
Patañjali's work is essential for understanding human consciousness and psychology.He organized human nature into four yogic paths. Emotionally inclined people follow Bhakti yoga, finding peace in devotion. Those who must always be active follow Karma yoga. Those drawn to intellectual debate follow Jñāna yoga. The … read more »
Ashram is a transitory place
The ashram is a workshop for personal transformation, where the raw material of the self is carved to reveal the divine within.I observe pink stones taken from a heap to a workshop to be carved for construction. This process mirrors our own. We, like the stones, are brought to the ashram. Here, the teachers work on us … read more »
Farewell Ceremony To Mataji
A tribute to a revered spiritual mother upon her passing.Her departure was the final event in a long struggle. Yamarāja decided it was time for her to leave this mortal world for the celestial realm. Many people flowed into the ashram to pay respects, transforming … read more »
Alles ist traum
The world is Brahman in form, yet all worldly activity is unreal distraction.Prapañca is the endless, meaningless busyness of desires and efforts. Nivṛtti is cessation, withdrawing to meditate. This world is like a dream, impermanent and insubstantial. All actions and cultural norms are part of this transient play. … read more »
Individuelle selbst und gott
Yoga is the science of achieving balance and union in life.The entire cosmos is sustained by this balancing energy, which creates harmony within the individual and society. Yoga means union, specifically the union of the individual self with the cosmic Self. Our true Self is a … read more »
Yoga is power of transformation
Yoga is the universal principle balancing the universe, a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.It harmonizes the individual with the cosmic. The practice begins with purifying the body through its constituent five elements. Specific techniques include drinking and evacuating salty water, cleansing the nasal passages, and internal purification practices like … read more »
Ich bin das selbst
Karma is our constant action, from daily tasks to thoughts, but the Self is beyond all action.We perform nitya-karma, daily duties like eating and cleaning, and naimittika-karma, selfless acts for others, which carry no negativity. Negative karma arises from harmful desires: jealousy, hatred, or causing suffering. Desires bind us, like insects tormenting … read more »
Alles existiert in unserem korper
The Manipūra Chakra is the primary center governing all bodily functions and energy.God, as divine consciousness, rests within the body's fluid, symbolized as an ocean. This consciousness resides on a thousand-headed serpent representing the brain's myriad functions, mastered by the Manipūra. The fire element, Viṣṇu, exists within this … read more »