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The Practice of Śalabhāsana and Complementary Āsanas
The practice of śalabhāsana and complementary āsanas builds strength and influences consciousness.Śalabhāsana strengthens the posterior muscles and works on self-confidence. Hold the posture with full lungs and descend on the exhalation, though breathe naturally if there is high blood pressure. Remain soft while using strength. It corrects … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: The Fifth Level
Yoga is the science of body, mind, spirit, and soul.Every practice has a purpose. Begin by relaxing in Ānandāsana with palms up to open the chest and lower the shoulders. Legs apart relaxes the pelvis. Abdominal breathing massages organs and calms emotions. Practice always within … read more »
Around the world - Yoga Class of Level 3, Zagreb, CRO
A journey of withdrawal and placement requires returning weapons to their correct positions and gathering one's essence into its proper place.Put down the arms and behold what is before you. The practice involves pulling the head back and withdrawing from confusion. Research places everything, and withdrawal returns each thing to its place. The essence is found … read more »
Resonance is everywhere, resonance is life, Adelaide
The eternal journey is the soul's passage through creation back to its divine origin.Consciousness exists within infinite space as a balanced unity. From the resonant sound AUM, light and all universes manifest. The individual soul journeys across lifetimes, accumulating karma through action. This karma is carried by the soul … read more »
Ekant vas and anusthan, Vep
Yoga is the universal principle of balance, harmony, and union.It is the balancing force within cosmic consciousness and space, maintaining all elements and celestial bodies. This same principle balances the five elements composing the human body, harmonizing its systems, mind, and emotions. Where balance exists, … read more »
Satya Yuga and Kali Yuga is within you, Sunshine Coast
Devotion in Kali Yuga transforms inner darkness into light.External Kali Yuga continues for millennia, yet the true Kali Yuga exists within—negative qualities like hate and greed. Sat Yuga is also within—knowledge of Brahman, the sole truth, while the world is temporary. Never think you … read more »
The Eternal Journey, Sunshine Coast
The eternal journey of the soul is our subject today.We originate from the supreme resonance, Oṃ, and the light of Śiva. As individual souls, we are bundles of karma, rolling through countless lives across the universe. We incarnate in various forms, collecting impressions like a … read more »
Australian tour 2011 slideshow
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Ego is the willpower of life, Vep
The mind is a mighty elephant requiring the goad of self-mastery.The purpose of Mauna, or silence, is inner observation to understand life's purpose and obstacles. Patañjali describes thoughts as either negative (kliṣṭa) or positive (akliṣṭa). Your world is created by your thinking; positive thoughts manifest a … read more »
Dharama Karma und Pralabdha, Hamburg
Dharma is duty, principle, and the inherent nature of all things.Uphold your duty and it upholds you; neglect it and it will neglect you. Humans must use reason, not just feeling, to understand and practice Dharma. Karma is all action, from breathing to thinking. Deliberate actions … read more »
The Origin and Nature of Consciousness
The universe is infinite space, a cosmic womb containing consciousness as its brain, pervading all.Individual consciousness seeks union with this cosmic consciousness, which is the goal of all spiritual paths. The unifying force is Yoga. Within cosmic consciousness is divine will, manifesting first as the primordial sound Oṃ, from which … read more »
Mantra is a seed in your heart
The path of mantra and selfless action is essential for spiritual success.Time is precious, and a day spent in divine thought, mantra, and selfless service is blessed. Selfless action, or Niṣkāma Karma, is service performed for the benefit of all beings and the environment. Selfish action, or … read more »
Navaratri - Honoring the Divine Mother and speech on Kriya Yoga, Gold Coast
Navarātrī honors the Divine Mother, source of all manifestations.The universal Śakti gives birth to great souls. Kriyā means action; the cosmos, nature, and body function continuously. Haṭha yoga prescribes six cleansing kriyās for purification. Systematic practice under a master’s guidance is essential. Doubt breaks … read more »
Gurudev can make You a Paras
The annual world parikramā honors the holy planet where the formless God manifests through the elements.All creatures offer prayer, both silent and loud. The cry of a suffering animal is its prayer. Great saints possess transparent vision of all three times; their words are unchangeable truth. To understand this Guru Vākya, … read more »
Around the world - Surya Namaskar, Zagreb, CRO
Surya Namaskāra integrates posture, cakra concentration, and mantra for holistic purification.This classical yoga sequence is best performed at sunrise or sunset, honoring the sun as a life-giving deity. The practice involves precise physical movements, each linked to a specific cakra and breath. Quality is paramount: perfect … read more »
Around the world - World peace in your hands
Peace is in your hands, and inner peace is the foundation for world peace.A practical yoga system was created to address modern life's problems, now practiced globally. This system is an accredited university course and a tool for hospital rehabilitation. The organization is a UN-affiliated non-profit working for human … read more »
Self Inquiry Meditation in Theory and Praxis, Sunshine Coast
Meditation arises naturally when the mind is not forced.Sleep comes effortlessly when you do not struggle with thoughts; similarly, meditation is disturbed by excessive imagination. There are active and passive forms. Active meditation is karma yoga, finding contentment in joyful work. Passive meditation is … read more »
What is Happiness?
There are two kinds of happiness: temporary worldly joy and the supreme, everlasting bliss.The search for happiness is universal, yet worldly pleasure is fleeting. Lasting peace, or ānanda, is found within. It is awakened through truth and spiritual practice. Harsh words create lasting wounds, while kind speech brings peace. … read more »
Asanas are like a cosmic dance, Sunshine Coast
Yoga practice must be systematic and integrated, not fragmented throughout the day.Daily practice is as essential as eating or breathing. Begin by preparing a personal space with your own mat and a cloth to preserve your energy. Start with relaxation, then gentle body-warming and stretching exercises, never … read more »
The whole world is my family, Sunshine Coast
The world is an illusion like the golden deer that led to suffering.Desire for beautiful forms creates bondage. Rāma chased the illusory deer, and Sītā crossed the protective line, leading to her abduction. The deer was Māyā, the city of illusion. The spiritual lineage begins with Śiva, the … read more »
Listen with your heart and with your brain, Gold Coast
Understanding arises from receptivity, not acquisition.Be a guest, not a member of the household who takes only what is known. Bow down to receive from above. Observe your own actions to comprehend their roots. Every person offers a lesson through their … read more »
Prayers give us peace, Gold Coast
Prayer, surrender, and heeding the Guru’s word unlock healing and inner peace.A disciple near death was saved when the Guru declared death powerless without permission. A touch of the Guru’s hand brought swift recovery. Another disciple ignored a warning and got lost in rain. The Guru taught … read more »
Prayers and Mantras have immense of power, Gold Coast
The gift of prayer and the art of detachment bring freedom.Prayer is the most powerful gentle tool given to humans. In dark times, it is better to light a candle of mantra than to stand in the dark. Whenever fear or depression arises, one should pray. … read more »
The Self and The Soul, Melbourne
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, a blessing for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.Daily practice of āsana, prāṇāyāma, and mantra meditation is necessary. Karma is committed through body, mind, speech, and wealth. One must not cause tears or speak harsh words, for words wound lifelong. Doubt destroys faith and … read more »
Time and destiny, Melbourne
Destiny affects even divine incarnations, but devotion to the holy name and the Guru’s word offers liberation.Even divine incarnations like Jesus and Mansur have a destiny, enduring suffering to show realization endures. Trust between master and disciple erases all separation, merging soul into soul. In the Rāmāyaṇa, Lakṣmaṇa lay dying, and the … read more »
Hidden quality in humans, Melbourne
The divine light and hidden powers within us are obscured by ego and ignorance, awaiting awakening through spiritual guidance.As a child, we embody infinite potential, but this inner light becomes veiled over time. We meet a teacher who helps remove this veil, revealing the eternal Self that was always present. This inner divinity exists … read more »
The Aim of Human Life, Melbourne
Swamiji introduces MM Swami Jasraj Puri and explaines in great detail what means Mahamandaleshwar and Akkhara.Ashram: A means welcome, Shram means work. Ashram means: Come to work here on your body, mind, consciousness and realisation. Space is the endless glory of God. We don't know where is the beginning or the … read more »
Harmony for Body, Mind and Soul, Melbourne
Spiritual practice is the path to inner harmony and purity.Authentic tradition is upheld by the Akhāṛā system in India, which grants the title of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara after rigorous testing of lineage and spiritual merit. Australia is now home to two such title holders, a significant historic … read more »
Guru Tattva, Wellington, NZ
The Guru Tattva is the light beyond the physical form.It functions as Brahmā, creating good thoughts; as Viṣṇu, protecting; as Maheśvara, destroying negativity. That tattva is Parabrahma itself, not the embodied guru. The physical guru is like a box containing a precious diamond—value lies in … read more »
Spirituality and Charity, Raumati - Kapiti Coast, NZ
The power of satsa g and charity sustains the world.Two kinds of people exist. One concentrates on personal life, which is not wrong. The other creates charitable and spiritual centers for the well-being of nature and society. Experience shows the world cannot survive without spiritual … read more »
Protection of our planet and sustainability in daily life, Wellington, NZ
The planet suffers due to human greed and disrespect, creating physical and mental pollution.Humans are not almighty; the God-made world is perfect, while the man-made is imperfect. The cause of suffering is a lack of non-violence and limitless desire. Mental pollution from dry intellect is more dangerous than physical … read more »
A Prayer for Peace and the Path of Yoga
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul.The human body is a temple and must be cared for through practice. Health is the first comfort; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga practice is a lifelong discipline of dynamic movements, stretching, and postures, performed … read more »
Ancient Wisdom for the Challenges of our Modern Times, Wellington , NZ
Dharma is the cosmic law we must follow to be protected.Ancient wisdom teaches that dharma is the inherent duty and law of all existence, not merely religion. If you protect dharma, it protects you. Humans have lost their harmonious relationship with nature, acting against it out … read more »
How to Simplify Your Life and Be Happy, Raumati - Kapiti Coast, NZ
Yoga and daily life are a path to peace through universal love.Ancestors are honored before the divine in many ancient cultures. Lineage transmits the flame of wisdom from Śiva, sustained by Ādiguru Śa karācārya, and handed down through realized masters to the present. Modern life erodes trust … read more »
How to live a happy life in a Modern World, Auckland, NZ
Happiness is a universal principle given freely to all, yet we struggle to attain it.We pursue material happiness, but it is temporary and often brings more suffering than joy. True, lasting happiness is supreme bliss, beyond the changing material world. It requires renunciation: take only what you need and release … read more »
Shatsampatti - the 6 inner treasures of Yoga (1/2), Auckland, NZ
The hidden treasures within are discovered through the four yogas: Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, and Jñāna.Human focus on the outer world obscures inner values. Karma Yoga is action through body, mind, speech, and wealth, governed by the law of cause and effect, with selfless action being the highest principle. Bhakti Yoga … read more »
A Celebration of a New Beginning
The opening of a new center is a celebration of growth from a small seed into a great tree, supported by collective effort and divine blessing.From a small beginning, a dedicated space is established through perseverance and service. This new branch provides an opportunity for many to serve and grow closer to the divine light. The work is challenging, but with … read more »
Yoga Workshop, San Francisco
Today is a special day, the festival of Holī, celebrating the victory of devotion over arrogance.Every spiritual tradition begins in the name of God, a guideline like a torchlight in darkness. The full moon's gentle light is considered a nectar. In a past age, a king named Hiraṇyakaśipu sought immortality through … read more »
Yoga and Meditation, Vancouver
The lake, the tree, the saint, and the rain manifest for the well-being of all without duality.Water gives life to all without refusal or anger. A tree offers fruit, shade, and oxygen regardless of who planted it or who cuts it. The words of a saint are for every being. Rain falls … read more »
Find peace within thy heart, Vancouver
Living in peace requires managing inner perception amidst inevitable outer turmoil.The world has always contained trouble and those who create it, often believing themselves right. One must continue daily duties regardless, not stopping for temporary disturbances. True peace is found within, not in changing external conditions. … read more »
God's light is in every heart, Alexandria
The eternal spiritual lineage transmits divine wisdom from master to disciple.God placed a divine spark of light within every heart. This light dispels ignorance when it radiates, revealing divine wisdom. The Guru's word is God's instruction to love all beings without distinction. This knowledge flows through … read more »
Stewards of the Earth, Alexandria
The four holy ones manifest on this planet solely for the well-being of others.The first is the lake or water body, which serves all without discrimination, like a mother. The second is the tree, which provides for countless creatures without attachment or enmity. The third is the holy saint, … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life means harmony of body mind and soul, Alexandria
Yoga is the science of uniting body, mind, and soul through harmony and balance.It is an ancient system for overall well-being. The universe and our own bodies are complex, harmonized creations we do not fully understand. We struggle to comprehend even our physical form, let alone our mind with … read more »
Cultivating non-violent speech, Alexandria
Words have immense power to create or destroy.We are one human family; suffering anywhere is our own. A morning tsunami brought great sadness, reminding us of our shared heart. True unity comes from feeling others' pain as our own. Collective prayer is a … read more »
The Path of Yoga in Daily Life
Integrating yoga into daily life is the path.General instructions are given; apply them according to personal capacity. The worldly ocean awaits, filled with challenges; learn to navigate it skillfully. When feeling imbalanced, pause advanced practices and focus on foundational āsanas, Karma Yoga, and … read more »
The Wisdom of Yoga: A Path to Unity and Well-being
Yoga is the ancient science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for health and unity.It is a universal, practical path, not a religion or dogma. Its principles lead to a happy, harmonious life through love and understanding. God is omnipresent, manifesting in various forms to serve and liberate. All creation … read more »
The Indwelling Reality: A Discourse on Self-Realization
The true self is the singular reality indwelling all forms.My Gurudev gave the hint to realize this true self. That one reality is hidden within everything, like oil in seeds or fire in alcohol. You are that reality. You are the temple, the deity, and … read more »
On Practice, Faith, and the Inner Path
The spiritual path requires independent practice, faith, and discernment.Practice is paramount; treat your spiritual practices with adoration and respect as if they are divine. Chanting mantra aloud aids concentration and dispels thoughts. An altar is a holy place for inner consultation, a bridge from … read more »
The Unshakeable Victory of Truth
Truth is ultimately unshakeable and always victorious.I began this work with the conviction that truth cannot be hidden; it will always emerge. I have traveled widely, even to places where speaking of God was forbidden, yet I faced no difficulties because I … read more »
The Precious Human Journey
The human life is a rare and precious opportunity for realization.The journey of the soul through limitless universes is unknown, but this human form alone can recognize God. This chance is a diamond not to be wasted, for life continues after death in forms determined by … read more »