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Do not force brahmacharya
On family, partnership, and the immortal Self.Having children brings joy but also creates sorrow through worry for their future. In modern times, children's excessive freedom causes suffering by not heeding parents. Regarding spiritual life and partnership, do not force solitude if your … read more »
We are all seekers
The Self searches for the Self, creating suffering.Humans develop yet move away from their true nature. Yoga is the balancing power of the universe, present within, harmonizing body, mind, and emotion. Imbalance arises from wrong nourishment. Love creates balance and makes wisdom digestible. … read more »
Realize that you are a human
Human life is the door to exit the cycle of suffering.You must ask yourself serious questions: Who are you? What is your purpose? This existence is a great circle of time, the Kālachakra, containing 8.4 million forms of life. All creatures revolve within this cycle of … read more »
Yoga is a blessing
Yoga is a holistic path to health, integrating physical practice with spiritual blessing and balance.Health is foundational. Modern medicine offers help, but a holistic approach is essential. Yoga is a primary therapy for good health. Its movements are psychosomatic, influencing both body and psyche. The system's power comes with the … read more »
Yoga is eternal
Yoga is the ancient cosmic principle of balance, a power governing all existence from galaxies to the individual body.This force, called Parameśvara or God, is self-manifested and maintains universal order. The individual soul originates from this source and seeks union with it, which is the spiritual meaning of yoga. Human intellect allows us to … read more »
Morning farewell satsang from Strilky Ashram
The seminar's essence is a clear understanding supported by shared techniques.These methods originate from the teacher's personal practice. The core program is Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna, a purifying fire that burns karmic obstacles. The teacher's presence was felt throughout. A personal story illustrates that all beings originate from … read more »
Our Life is the message
A personal experience illustrates the power of devotion and ceremony on the spiritual path.A disciple's son received blessings for a Vedic wedding. The multi-day ceremony, filled with mantras and community, became a pivotal moment of grace and spiritual awakening for the family. True spiritual progress requires complete faith in … read more »
Eternal journey of the soul
The aim of human life is to utilize the human body as an instrument for spiritual practice to achieve liberation.The soul journeys through astral realms, experiencing pleasure and pain within a subtle body. It seeks entry to Earth, the living planet, as other realms lack the facilities for spiritual progress. Earth itself reflects temporary heaven … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 3
The living tradition of the Vedas is sustained through precise recitation and universal principles.The Vedic language is preserved against change, its hymns timeless. The Gāyatrī mantra, containing 24 syllables, embodies the essence of all Vedas. Correct pronunciation is essential, governed by phonetic rules and complex recitation methods like Kramapāṭha … read more »
He Nath Aba To - Bhajan
The purpose of life is to live consciously and meaningfully, avoiding waste.Most live unconsciously, becoming slaves to the mind which seeks enjoyment and leads to disappointment. This wastes the precious human life, a boat to cross the ocean of worldly suffering. Daily self-inquiry is essential: ask why … read more »
Rishis are fathers of mankind
The aim of human life is to realize the light of Brahman through dedicated practice and unity.Ancient ṛṣis, through deep meditation, researched existence and declared the unity of the cosmos and the individual body. They described 8.4 million life forms, with human life being a rare opportunity to ascend toward divine light. … read more »
Sadho Bhai Ajaba Ratha Hamara- Bajan
The body is a wondrous chariot for the spiritual journey, a metaphor from the Kaṭha Upaniṣad.The Self is the master seated within, the body is the chariot, the intellect is the driver, the mind is the reins, and the ten sense organs are the horses. When the mind is uncontrolled, the … read more »
How to understand the masters training ?
The highest state of consciousness, Paramapada, is received as grace from the Guru.Physical prasad is also distributed, especially to children, following tradition. Disciples share stories of spiritual training through confronting personal aversions. One disciple, fearing rats, was stopped by the Guru's glance, learning that even animals possess motherly … read more »
Jadan school - center of education
Our school's journey shows how education rooted in community trust transforms.It began small, compromising with a rigid system to prove its worth. A student's outstanding exam result built crucial parental confidence, allowing a shift toward relevant, practical learning. We created alphabet charts using local Marwari words … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 2
The Vedas are eternal vibrations governing creation, revealed by seers through deep meditation.These seers did not invent the mantras but perceived pre-existing truths through austerity and sharp intellect, much as scientists discover natural laws. The mantras are vibrations that structure reality; their correct chanting requires precise rhythm and … read more »
Kya Pucho Kaisa Dipa Dayala - Bhajan
The Guru embodies the divine principle that removes obstacles and reveals essence.Hinduism allows any chosen form for worship, yet the core teaching transcends religion. Bhajans often use Hindu imagery to then point beyond ritual. Pilgrimage, austerity, and scriptural knowledge are insufficient without the Guru's guidance. The Guru … read more »
What a glory of the satsang
Satsa g is the door to liberation.The words of a holy assembly are liberating nectar. A saint's words never go empty. An emperor once secretly listened to a sādhu's satsa g. The saint declared that if divine grace is withdrawn, even an … read more »
Gajananda ananda murati - Doha
Gaṇeśa's meaning for a yogī is examined through both traditional narrative and devotional song.Hindu deities represent aspects of the divine. A common story explains Gaṇeśa's form: Pārvatī created a guardian from clay, whom Śiva beheaded and later revived with an elephant's head, granting him precedence. Such Purāṇic tales convey … read more »
Hata Chora Mana - Bhajan
The guru calls the mind to abandon stubbornness and follow to reveal the secret of the ātmā.The disciple is told to constantly go to satsa g, where doubts will slowly clear. The soul resides within the cage of the body made from five elements. Worldly attachments, often mistaken for love, drown one … read more »
Sat - Chit - Ananda
The human life is a precious instrument for spiritual practice.This body is a temporary vehicle for the soul, which carries its karma like a backpack. Most beings are trapped in cycles of unhappiness and desire, mistaking the non-reality of the material world for truth. True … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 1
The Vedas are infinite knowledge, the eternal spiritual truth emerging from the divine breath.This wisdom describes both the material and subtle universes, providing essential instructions for living in harmony with universal laws. Without such guidance, life remains mundane and unfulfilled. Teachings like Āyurveda and Vāstuśāstra exemplify applied Vedic science, … read more »
Be the ocean of the mercy
The aim of human life is to realize the divine Self through grace, not mere ritual meditation.If one gives meditation only to the mind, one runs from true Self-knowledge. There are two lights: the physical and the light of Brahman, which is the eternal Ātmā. This supreme light, the wisdom of Parabrahma, … read more »
Aga Me Baga Lagane Vale
A bhajan describes the Guru creating a beautiful garden within the fire of worldly suffering.The fire represents the inner heat of desires, attachments, and the threefold sufferings caused by karma. This unchangeable karma is one's fate. The Guru brings cooling rain, which is the nectar of divine teaching. This rain … read more »
The Mind: A Wild Horse to be Tamed with Love
The mind is a wild horse that must be tamed for spiritual progress.The aim of human life is Self-realization, achieved through service, devotion, and discipline. The mind is powerful and unruly, often compared to a monkey that can destroy one's spiritual garden. Yogis and ascetics cultivate this garden … read more »
The Aim of Life: A Discourse on Guru Pūrṇimā
The aim of life is self-realization and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.All creation emerges from the one eternal sound, OM. Life begins when the light of Paramātmā enters the five elements of the mortal world. The individual soul is bound by karma, cycling through births according to … read more »
The Aim of Human Life
The aim of human life is to realize pure consciousness.Intellect without spirituality leads one into a thorny forest of argument and confusion. Spirituality is purity, not merely religion. A negative thought projected onto others first exists within you. Balanced practice is essential. The cosmic consciousness … read more »
Rajasthani bhajan evening
The Guru is the sole means to liberation and the resolution of all suffering.Without devotion to the Guru, no happiness exists. The Guru is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Maheśa, the sun, and the power of Gaṇeśa. The true Guru is the supreme, formless Lord. Holding the Guru's name removes sin and … read more »
We have every possibility in us
The hidden strength within is revealed upon meeting the divine.A story illustrates this. As a boy, Hanuman, unaware of his powers, acted mischievously. The gods granted him great strengths but hid them from his awareness for his own safety. These latent powers remained concealed within … read more »
Parents do the biggest Sadhana
The true family is a spiritual kinship defined by virtues, not merely birth.Congratulate parents and the Guru on a birthday, for they provide the foundational gifts. A dedicated parent embodies sannyāsa, sacrificing all for the child's early years. This is a profound sādhana. The next stage of parental … read more »
Hari Hi Om Tat Sat
The search for truth reveals the unreality of the world and the self.Training adapts the body and mind, as shown by an experiment in the Himalayas. Problems are creations of body and mind. The great mantra is the truth. Non-dual Vedanta states only Brahman is real; the world … read more »
We shall give happiness to others
Knowledge is life, distinguishing humanity.Intellect requires knowledge. There are two kinds of knowledge. Vācārthī is knowledge from reading scriptures and then speaking it. Lakṣārthī is knowledge aimed at self-realization, the ultimate target of all wise seekers. The human brain is … read more »
The purpose of the human life is to know first thyself
There is only one God, who is formless, spotless cosmic consciousness.Human intellect, in turbulence, cannot grasp this reality directly. Realization brings an inner calm, like the deep ocean beneath surface waves. Without it, one remains adrift in thought and emotion. The formless God is known not … read more »
The guidance of a Guru is a lifelong task
The miracle of Guru Bhakti transforms the disciple's life.The moment of meeting the Master begins a unique transformation for every sincere seeker. Separation from the Guru creates longing, and reunion brings joy, removing all doubts as the heart opens. The Guru travels tirelessly to … read more »
The heart of the saints is like an ocean, everybody has space in it
A pilgrimage to Mount Abu and the significance of the full moon.The group visited sacred sites at Mount Abu, including Gurushikhar where Dattātreya’s perpetually burning sacred fire is maintained. They saw the cave containing his footprints and the temple from a story where worship was once halted. … read more »
Is suffering the human most enjoyable toy?
Suffering is the fuel for spiritual evolution.It is a pervasive human experience that functions as a teacher. Pain, especially mental pain, pushes individuals toward wisdom and realization when comfort fails to provoke growth. This world is an illusion of mind, time, and … read more »
We are responsible for what will be tomorrow
The world is moving in a strange direction because we are in Kali Yuga, an age of spiritual decline.We identify with the body or external objects, not the true Self. Our choices create karma, which determines our future. Modern education feeds the ego, not true knowledge. In this darkness, satsa g—association with truth through … read more »
Laghu Vishnu Yagya (3/3), Jadan Ashram
The completion of a sacred Vedic fire ceremony invokes divine presence through mantra and establishes universal peace.This ritual is a profound journey requiring full attention until its conclusion to reap the transformative benefits. The practice itself is a form of spiritual discipline, a sacrifice merging the individual into a fire of dedicated … read more »
Blicke in dich hinein (Aparokshanubhuti)
Shankaracharya's non-dual teaching reveals the Self.He was a profound knower who established the highest monastic order. His core realization is non-dualism: all apparent differences are forms of the same essence, like gold in various ornaments. The individual self and the divine … read more »
The Invocation of Deities and the Establishment of the Yajña
The yajña is the eternal ritual of cosmic purification and divine invocation.Deities are invoked through mantra, establishing their presence within the sacrificial arena. All planetary forces, directional guardians, and millions of śakti forms converge here. The Vāstu deity presides over any construction, its form invoked as countless … read more »
Laghu Vishnu Yagya (1/3), Jadan Ashram
Grace is invoked through divine names and offerings to attain peace, wisdom, and liberation.The path requires sincere devotion and surrender, which removes fear and grants the wealth of knowledge. Ritual offerings of purity—sandalwood, flowers, rice, and water—are made to deities and the Guru, who is the root of meditation … read more »
Who are we to judge
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram.On the begining Swamiji is chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
The Path of Pure Sādhanā: Anuṣṭhāna and the Lotus of Consciousness
Anuṣṭhāna is a powerful sādhana for purifying consciousness and achieving liberation.It is performed with a specific spiritual aim, purifying the inner instrument to become free from the three fires. Practice must be continuous; breaking the chain loses time. Consciousness is polluted by the material world accessed … read more »
Self is happiness
The sense of life is to become happy and free from past suffering and karma.Satsa g is the best way to attain this peace. Our inner self, which seeks happiness, is a part of God. We often search for this self externally, but it cannot be found that way. To … read more »
Around the world - Yoga in Slovakia
Simple living and inner peace are found through conscious practices that connect us to our divine essence.Modern life creates stress by distancing us from natural simplicity. Media consumption replaces true connection with nature and others. A healthy lifestyle requires deep contemplation on nourishment, breath, and movement. What we eat carries vibrational information; … read more »
Around the world - Yoga Class of Level 6, Zagreb
The practice integrates āsanas, mudrās, and awareness to purify and align the inner systems.Begin by relaxing the mind in Vajrāsana. Yoga Mudrā cleanses impurities, working on depression and eyesight. The most important aspect is to not be carried away by inquiry during the hold. Discipline may become challenging with … read more »
Around the world - Practice in Ukraine
Begin the practice of āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation.Close the eyes and attune to the practice. Scan and relax the entire body. Observe the complete yogic breath. The first āsana is Ānanda Āsana, the posture of relaxation. Lie down comfortably and consciously relax each … read more »
Around the world - Yoga exercises specifically for women
This is a gentle yoga sequence for menstrual well-being.We begin with relaxation and full yogic breath to harmonize body and mind. Specific postures target the pelvic area and lower back. The first exercise involves bringing one knee to the chest, then extending the leg, … read more »
Swamiji in Bay Area, USA
The essence of bhajan is devotional singing.It is a practice of the heart, not a performance of the mind. The technical method is secondary to the feeling of devotion. One begins by simply joining in the collective voice. The melody and rhythm … read more »
Australian Yoga Teacher Conference
Welcome to this gathering, representing union and professional service.The organization's journey is acknowledged from its founding members to current teachers and future trainees. This conference symbolizes the mission to unite all yoga teachers and interested individuals, transcending styles and traditions. It also focuses on … read more »
Life in the astral world
Spirituality depends on the clarity of consciousness.Consciousness is meant to be transparent but becomes polluted by negative thoughts, ego, jealousy, greed, hate, and the consumption of meat, alcohol, and drugs, which act like a virus. This pollution obscures the inner mirror and … read more »