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The Key of Discipline and the Goal of God
The spiritual path requires discipline to realize the divine goal already known within.My work here is a spiritual practice, like the sun rising regardless of acknowledgment. Self-discipline is the key to opening any door; it is for you. We know the goal, like knowing Zürich, but are not … read more »
The Energy Fields of Human Consciousness
The cakras are steps or levels of our consciousness and existence.Energy is vitality and movement that always seeks to expand. When blocked, it builds pressure until it can explode outward. The divine Self within is this energy, wishing to be one yet omnipresent. The first energy … read more »
The Divine Instrument: A Call to Surrender and Bliss
Surrender to become an instrument for divine love.This is the path of yoga. Divine consciousness brings profound contentment. One must offer everything within, not material possessions, but inner attachments. Each day, consciously renounce a different impurity: first doubt, then jealousy, then hatred, then … read more »
The Essence of Satsang: Truth, Song, and Spiritual Practice
A satsang is a gathering for truth through speech and song.The chants and bhajans sung are spiritual teachings or praises, containing wisdom passed through lineage. Repeating a bhajan is a mantra and grasping its meaning is spiritual practice. The gathering's purpose is to foster good company, … read more »
It is a blessing to be always together, Alexandria
True connection is a matter of love, not physical proximity.The body is not the reality; love transcends distance while ignorance and hate create division. I recall a story of an ox named Sanjo, separated from the woman who raised him. Driven by love and memory, … read more »
What can be achieved through Yoga, New York
Yoga is the ancient science of achieving union and harmony.It begins with the body and breath, leading to relaxation, concentration, and higher states. All beings carry the light of the Cosmic Self within; we are part of this universal one. Our individual existence is governed … read more »
Awakening Consciousness with Yoga and Meditation, New York
Awakening consciousness through yoga requires moving beyond its common perception as mere physical exercise.Yoga's introduction to the West passed through phases of misunderstanding, from associations with fakirs to the hippie movement, before being embraced for health and concentration. It has since become a system for well-being and stress management, … read more »
Public lecture at Emory University in Atlanta USA
Yoga is the unifying energy that harmonizes the cosmos and the individual.Creation arises from the balance of infinite space and pure consciousness, held together by divine energy. This primordial vibration manifests as sound, light, and the elements. The individual soul journeys through cycles of action and reaction, … read more »
A Celebration of the Cosmic Dance and a Discourse on Śiva
The cosmic dance of Śiva and the path of bhakti reveal universal consciousness and the transformative power of abhiṣeka.Bharatanatyam temple dance expresses devotion, cosmic mystery, and yoga’s aim of joy and liberation. Mahāśivapurāṇa teaches that Sadāśiva, the formless Brahman, manifests creation through the li ga and divine symbols. Brahmā’s mind-born sons renounced, leading to … read more »
Mahashivaratri 2011 Instructions
Tomorrow night begins the observance of Mahāśivarātri, a prolonged period for prayer and abhiṣeka.We will host a satsa g with bhajans, dance, lectures, and films. The abhiṣeka ritual involves pouring a mixture of milk and water from a small vessel over a Śiva Li gam while chanting the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya … read more »
Śivarātri Satsaṅg in Vienna
Śivarātri reveals the holy heart.The Pañcākṣara mantra Oṃ Namaḥ Śivāya holds the entire universe. Oṃ is the first cosmic sound, Svayambhū, manifesting as light, Śivajyoti. The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra purifies negative qualities and thoughts. First purified are manas, buddhi, citta, and … read more »
Mahashivaratri 2011 Message
A blessing for the holy occasion of Mahāśivarātri is offered.I send the blessings of Devpurījī. I pray to Almighty Sadāśiva Swayambhu to bless us, forgive all our mistakes and our ignorance, and bestow His divine grace. May we act and serve according to Your divine … read more »
A disciplined day and time management help dissolve stress
Discipline is the foundation of success in all aspects of life, from business to spiritual practice.A lack of ethical discipline caused the global financial crisis. Business requires supervision, but ineffective oversight creates loss, as shown when multiple supervisors consumed the milk they were meant to guard. Delegation without personal responsibility leads … read more »
Love Unites, Wisdom Removes Duality: Spiritual Teachings on Satsaṅg
Love unites, and wisdom removes duality.Ignorance divides, ego destroys, jealousy makes union impossible. The ideal brother is Bharata, who declared God dwelt within. The ideal disciple is Ekalavya. Ekalavya came to Droṇācārya but was refused because not royal. He understood the … read more »
Morning satsang from Strilky
Gratitude to parents and the guru reveals distinct roles: parents guide according to karma within limited chakras, while the Satguru offers unlimited spiritual refinement by seeing the aura across three times.Parents provide the rare human birth, reason for lifelong thankfulness. Their practical care and teachings, like order or resilience, shape us. Yet what parents can give remains limited to the human chakras up to Viśuddhi. The … read more »
Satsang is the source of happiness and enlightenment
Satsa g is the source of happiness, and kusa ga brings unhappiness.A disciple leaves the master and becomes unhappy. In the forest, he sees a happy monkey. The monkey says, “Go.” The disciple feels rejected. He meets a second monkey eating fruit. Upon hearing his story, the … read more »
Public lecture in Brno
Peace arises from universal love, not from greed or conflict.Human history is filled with war, stemming from endless greed for power and wealth. Unlike animals, human mental hunger is insatiable. A story illustrates this: a proud king is humbled by a beggar with a bottomless … read more »
The Unity of Śiva and Śakti: Consciousness and Its Liberation
Śiva consciousness is the ever-awakened consciousness within all, the goal of merging individual consciousness into the cosmic.This union is yoga. Human intellect, distinct among creatures, requires education. Education shapes habits and destiny, for good or ill. Cultural and spiritual education are vital. Spiritual education provides the higher human mission: God-realization. Modern culture … read more »
The Grace of the Guru
The grace of the Guru makes everything possible.Realize the profound fortune of having the Guru's presence and darśana. In the Guru's realm, all things are achievable through his grace, but one must be open to receive it. Self-blackmail, the thought of being small … read more »
Closing satsang from Vep
Discipline and purification are the path to inner peace.Find something good in every event, for negativity is easy but fruitless. Do not cry for the past; it is gone beyond reach. Take care of the present, and the future shapes accordingly. Discipline is the … read more »
YIDL Presentation
Yoga is the balancing principle, a science of living for strength, harmony, and peace.This holistic system promotes physical, mental, social, and spiritual health through a graded, practical path. It integrates exercises, breathwork, deep relaxation, and meditation to purify the body and calm the mind. The practice fosters self-awareness and … read more »
Afternoon practice from Vep
Practicing asanas relaxes the body, heals ailments, and calms the mind.Sit in Vajrasana for ten to fifteen minutes to improve digestion. Vajrasana calms emotional waves and quiets thoughts by influencing Manipura, Anahata, and Ajna cakras. It also relieves headaches. Marjari variations work the entire spine; the … read more »
Morning Lecture from Vep
Morning satsang from weekend yoga seminar from Vep, Hungary.
Opening Satsang, Vep
True wisdom is found in humility and the company we keep.Man proposes, but God disposes. Do not judge others, for when you look for bad in the world, you first find it within yourself. Every negative thought poisons you. Trying to see faults in others is … read more »
The Ring, The Doubt, and The Satsang
The ego of the devotee and the poison of doubt are overcome only by divine grace and sacred fellowship.Hanumān delivered a ring from Rāma to a saint, who threw it into a well. Hanumān was angered by this perceived disrespect. The saint then asked him to retrieve it, and Hanumān brought up a handful … read more »
Guidance on Agnisāra and Nauli Kriyā
The practices of Agnisāra and Nauli Kriyā are very beneficial for health and the Maṇipūra Cakra.Certain individuals should avoid them, including those with recent abdominal surgery, hernias, or gallstone removal. Those prone to dizziness should proceed cautiously or abstain. Do not practice excessively in the beginning. Avoid practice during menstruation and … read more »
The Power of Mantra and the Discipline of the Word
Words are a potent weapon, carrying blessings or curses that can wound across lifetimes.Positive words flow as blessings to the humble, while negative words inflict lasting harm. All words originate in thought, arising from feelings and qualities shaped by society. The science of mantra involves mastering these inner elements … read more »
The Maṇipūra Cakra: Fire, Prosperity, and Practice
The Maṇipūra cakra is the fire center, governing digestion, activity, and clarity.Its element is Tejas, fire. The associated deity is Viṣṇu, with Lakṣmī as the feminine principle representing flowing prosperity. This cakra is a storehouse for the human psyche; emotional disturbances like unexplained fear, digestive issues, and … read more »
Welcome and Introduction to Swāmījī and the Path of Yoga
Yoga is the origin of all spiritual paths, a reunion of the individual with the divine Self.The goal is clear: God-realization. Between the Self and God stands a wall of ignorance, like a border dividing a country. This border is overcome not by intellect alone, but through love and practical experience. The … read more »
The Subconscious Realm of Svādhiṣṭhāna: Passions, Prayer, and Inner Freedom
The Svādhiṣṭhāna cakra represents the subconscious realm of passions, desires, and inner obstacles.Prayer from the heart, not mere ritual, dissolves doubts and complexes. Purification requires complete spiritual nourishment—mantra, meditation, and company—not a single act. The physical body is temporary; do not be attached to it. Subconscious issues like … read more »
A Home Blessing and Spiritual Gathering
A home is consecrated as a spiritual dwelling and an altar is established.Gratitude is expressed to all who helped create this space. The home becomes an āśrama, a place for spiritual practice. An altar provides a focal point for reverence during life's fluctuating currents. It is a place … read more »
The Parable of the Blind Man and the Obstacles Within
The parable illustrates how inner obstacles prevent receiving divine grace.A blind couple trips over a box of gold placed on their path, cursing the obstacle instead of receiving the gift. This demonstrates the three impurities: Mālā, Vikṣepa, and Āvaraṇa. These are veils of impurity, distraction, … read more »
The Ineffable Nature of the Cakras and the Guru's Grace
The nature of cakras and spiritual reality is ineffable, beyond full description by words.The Guru is the principle that leads from darkness to light, a salvation for the soul from rebirth and suffering. This transcends a mere teacher-student relationship. The cakras are energy centers, yet their exact nature and … read more »
Around the world - Hidden beauty
The highest principle is non-violence, meaning no killing.Every soul is a divine cell; all creatures of the universe are my cells. Therefore, love them, feed them, and do not eat them. Humans are meant to be protectors, not destroyers. Consider a garden with … read more »
Around the world - Yoga from Presov
A guided yoga practice for advanced students cultivates relaxation and inner awareness.Begin in a seated posture with calming breath and mantras. Systematically relax each part of the body through focused awareness and breath, releasing from the feet to the head. This deep relaxation prepares the body for … read more »
Twenty five years of YIDL in Croatia
The spiritual lineage of Śrī Alakh Purījī Siddha Pīṭha brings the light of yoga to the world.This lineage descends from ancient Himalayan sages. Śrī Dev Purījī established an āśrama in Rajasthan in the late 19th century. His disciple was Bhagavān Śrī Deep Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, who taught that all beings carry a divine … read more »
The Mahāsamādhi of Śrī Devapurījī
Today is the Mahāsamādhi day of Śrī Devapurījī, a liberated master.He lived hidden in the Himalayas and was a member of a group of siddhas who can materialize and dematerialize at will. He possessed the qualities of Śiva: purity, consciousness, and the power to liberate. He … read more »
The Life and Miracles of Devpurījī
Devpurījī was a being of complete oneness, an incarnation of Śiva who attained Cosmic Consciousness.He embodied divine power through miracles and a profound unity with nature. He had no shadow or footprints, and no photograph could capture him; he instructed devotees to see him in the sun. He restored dead … read more »
On Devapurījī
Devapurījī is our Satguru, an incarnation of Śiva, the self-manifested Svayaṃbhū principle.Incarnations descend by free will to liberate beings bound by karma, appearing in human form but possessing all divine powers naturally. He was a miraculous child who went to the Himalayas, joining the Siddhas—perfected yogīs beyond … read more »
Around the world - Bhajans from India
Indian bhajans video Musical recording. … read more »
India's Republic Day celebration with Swamiji in Jadan - Part two
The eternal Sanātana Dharma is India's gift to the world, a culture of peace that will never perish.This dharma is unchanging and beginningless, meant for the welfare of all beings. It transcends all religions and boundaries, bringing only a message of peace. The light of this knowledge will shine throughout the world. Students … read more »
India's Republic Day celebration with Swamiji in Jadan - Part one
Knowledge is the foundation of prosperity.A Republic Day celebration is an occasion for spiritual reflection and national dedication. The event begins with sacred invocations and the lighting of a lamp. Students perform physical training and form the national flag with their … read more »
The Worship of the Elements
The five elements are divine and must be revered as God.A sun festival exists in Europe, involving a burning wheel. Similar reverence is for water, Jal Devatā. Polluting water harms us. Fire, Agni Dev, is life; our body's heat is a divine automatic system. Fire purifies … read more »
Around the world - Shivaratri at Jadan Ashram
atw Shivaratri at Jadan Ashram Musical recording. … read more »
Around the world - Yoga for children CRO
Yoga practice is a circle from intention to breath.We begin with a sa kalpa, a silent wish repeated three times. Daily life turns attention outward, but yoga asks us to observe inward: our body, position, and feelings. There is no competition; challenges are personal, … read more »
Peace Prayer in Erd, Szazhalombatta
A multifaith gathering offers prayers for world peace through shared invocation and wisdom.Representatives from various traditions light a flame and offer prayers. A Hindu chant seeks guidance from unreality to reality, darkness to light, and mortality to immortality. A Christian prayer asks for illumination of intellect and will … read more »
Around the world - Khatu pranam
A praṇāma is a greeting and a practice that transforms energy.It aligns the spinal column and expels impurities, cleansing the entire system. This work is prepared through breath control, mantras, and energetic concentration. The practice requires the transformation of both the individual and the place itself. … read more »
Feather project - Message to the next generation
Life is a struggle navigated through faith, where difficulties serve as our greatest teachers.God's constant presence provides support if we surrender to His will. My global travels reveal a beautiful world where moments of strife stem from personal ignorance, yet universal love and respect prevail. Achievements are realized through … read more »
Swamijis visit in Vienna
The planet is balanced upon truth.All worldly phenomena ultimately resolve into this one reality. Spiritual energy emanates from saints across the Himalayas, a region of ancient origin. True interfaith understanding requires entering into belief, becoming one with it, not merely holding … read more »
Mahaprabhujis Golden Teachings
The nature of a true spiritual guide is profound simplicity illuminated by divine presence.A being recognized from birth through miraculous signs lived a long life of extraordinary grace. His unpretentious demeanor in the desert magnified a deep wisdom that drew countless seekers. People traveled great distances to sit in … read more »
