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The Roots of Dharma and the Nature of Prāṇa
The root of dharma is mercy, and the root of sin is ego.Prāṇa is life itself, not merely oxygen, air, or breath. It is the vital energy present in all beings and the five elements. Mercy, or Dayā, is the foundation of all righteousness and is an expression … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Yoga originates from the universal resonance of consciousness.The authentic system is based on ancient scriptures. The author of yoga is Śiva, who manifested from the cosmic light. This primal tendency is the resonance Oṁ, which harmonizes and holds the universe together. It is … read more »
Yoga for the knees
Foundations for healthy knees, hips, and feet begin with correct standing alignment.The body's weight must be distributed across three points on each foot: the base of the big toe, the base of the fifth toe, and the outer edge of the heel. Grounding these points aligns the … read more »
A Week's End at the Ashram: From Source to Practice
Water flows from a source, and we must seek pure spiritual nourishment.Mental pollution is the greatest pollution. Connection to the divine source through the Guru Paramparā provides light and purification. One must carry this wisdom forward. The world may not change, but the self can be changed. … read more »
A Final Blessing and a Story of the Seed
The seed of spiritual practice must be cultivated, not stored.A master gave two men a single soybean to safeguard. One locked it away, preserving it untouched. The other planted it, nurturing and multiplying the harvest each season. When the master returned, the stored seed was … read more »
Yoga for a Healthy Spine: Stability and Flexibility in Daily Life
Yoga trains spinal stability and flexibility for daily movement.A common error is bending the spine instead of the hips when leaning forward. Practice stabilizing the back to move from the hips, as in picking up objects. Begin with a straight spine, visualizing length from … read more »
The Light of the Guru and the Door to Heaven
The light of the Guru dispels the darkness of ignorance.Great masters manifest profound spiritual power and grace. The Himalayas hold sacred sites like the door to heaven, Svarga Rohiṇī, where the Pāṇḍavas ascended. Saints like Devpurījī possessed siddhis, commanding rain and fire. Such masters remove … read more »
Yoga for a Healthy Spine: Addressing Lumbar and Thoracic Issues
Addressing common spinal issues begins with posture.Hyperlordosis often stems from the chest leaning back, forcing the head and pelvis forward, compressing the lumbar spine. Correct this by aligning head, chest, and pelvis and activating the abdominal muscles. The ilio-sacral joint requires minimal … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky
The search for the divine is the soul's ultimate aim.Every soul has a pre-destined arrangement. The search does not stop until the goal is found. Music deeply influences the psyche. Calm, spiritual sounds uplift consciousness, while harsh music creates agitation and stress. The world contains … read more »
Destiny is result of our karmas
The soul journeys from the astral to the material world according to destiny, which is the result of past karma.The human body is a rare gift, providing the freedom to choose one's path, unlike other creatures bound solely by karmic reaction. Yet humans remain subject to destiny's flow. A true spiritual master can guide one … read more »
The Multi-Stars Hall and the Path to Relief
The hall provides a perfect environment for sound and healing.Neck and shoulder pain often stems from poor posture during sitting, working, and sleeping, as well as an unsuitable mattress. Consult a doctor for anatomical issues. The Yoga in Daily Life system offers exercises, known as … read more »
The Axe and the Tree: A Lesson on Desire and Destruction
Technology is for use, not abuse.Assess necessity to avoid being controlled by desire. Knowledge of the material world is valuable and should be used wisely. The problem arises when desire joins with external temptation, creating a tool for self-destruction. A parable … read more »
The True Wealth That Endures
True wealth is that which accompanies you beyond this life.We arrive empty-handed and must leave all temporary possessions behind. Only permanent, everlasting attainments remain yours. Humanity now faces a crisis of lost self-confidence, chasing unreality while ignoring the truth within. A realized king, both ruler … read more »
Yoga against neck and shoulder pain
A gentle sequence for neck and shoulders begins lying down, focusing on relaxation and breath.Start with full yogic breath, feeling the wave-like movement in abdomen and chest. Perform side stretches and a spinal twist to release one-sided tensions. Practice Pavan Muktāsana, bringing the knee to the chest, to stretch the … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky seminar
Sit in a straight meditation posture and relax the entire body.Be aware of being in nature, within the divine atmosphere of the āśram. Withdraw from the external world and bring awareness to the breath. This breath is the thread of life. Inhale cosmic energy and exhale … read more »
The Beauty of Emptiness
Emptiness is completeness and formlessness.From this original state, forms emerge, creating the illusion of separation and loneliness. Consciousness is pure but becomes divided by duality, creating layers like the subconscious. These layers are borders created by intellect and ignorance. When … read more »
The Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra
The Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra is for victory over death and liberation from suffering.Death means separation from all attachments—possessions, relationships, and the sense of "my." True freedom is becoming detached without pain, like a ripe fruit naturally separating from its vine. This mantra aids in purifying karma and fostering … read more »
The Art of Living: Food, Body, and Mind
True nourishment integrates proper diet, mindful practice, and inner harmony.This retreat offers a rich program for spiritual development through practice and philosophy. Utilize this opportunity fully; do not return to old habits. Physical and mental relaxation here requires a mindset beyond mere consumption. The provided … read more »
Gurupurnima evening satsang
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day to honor the guru and the spiritual lineage.Devotees from many countries gather to express gratitude for the guru's presence and blessings. The continuity of the tradition is seen as families across generations receive the guru's darśan. The day reminds all that for a … read more »
Celebration of Gurupurnima
The Guru is the one who leads from darkness to light, from mortality to immortality.A disciple's life is a struggle with karma, but the Master is a harbor of peace and knowledge. Following the Guru requires persistent daily effort, not merely attendance. The Guru's lineage channels divine light from Śiva … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Seek peace in a remote, serene place free from pollution and distraction to turn the senses inward.Desires are the cause of all suffering, tormenting the mind like wild animals. The spiritual path requires following the teachings of great masters to escape these inner defilements. Guru Pūrṇimā honors the master-disciple tradition, a living … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Ljubljana
The Kumbh Melā is a cosmic festival symbolizing the quest for immortality and the purification of consciousness.Ancient tradition speaks of Sanātana Dharma, the eternal cosmic law governing all existence. Within this framework, divine and antagonistic forces emerged. Seeking the nectar of immortality, these forces churned the cosmic ocean. From this churning arose … read more »
The Art of Chutney and the Culture of the Home
A practical introduction to making chutney and understanding spices.Preparing chutney involves grinding whole spices on a stone to release their natural oils and flavors. Select spices according to the vegetable and desired taste, such as ajwain, coriander seeds, mustard, black pepper, chili, turmeric, cumin, … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: A Global Community and Spiritual Guidance
Dietary guidance and life wisdom are addressed.A light diet for health involves vegetables, fruits, and specific allowances, excluding meat, grains, potatoes, bananas, and most dairy, though some milk in drinks and a cup of yogurt is permitted. For weight gain, a regimen … read more »
The Path to a Sharp Mind: Memory, Health, and Daily Practice
Memory is failing due to lifestyle, but it can be restored through disciplined practice.We rely on writing and technology, weakening our recall. Poor diet, lacking nutrition for the brain, and neglecting daily yoga accelerate this loss. Visiting clubs and restaurants fragments attention. To strengthen memory, ensure ample sleep—at least … read more »
Weekend seminar in Kranj, Slovenia (1/3)
Yoga is a profound science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, developed through the ancient research of the ṛṣis.A yogī is one who has realized non-dualism, transcending the duality of this world to attain the highest regard. Modern trivializations, like short courses for certification, misunderstand yoga's true depth, which aims to transform a human … read more »
Swamijis public lecture from Zasavje, Slovenia
Health is balance across physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.Imbalance leads to suffering. Humans possess the intellect to maintain health but have neglected this knowledge, becoming victims of illness. The body follows natural cycles like all life. True health integrates Āyurveda and yoga as complementary … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Nova Gorica
Peace is the way, and health is its foundation.We are incarnations of peace, meant to bring peace to the entire universe, including within ourselves. The ancient Vedas teach peace for earth, water, herbs, atmosphere, and cosmic consciousness. True peace requires ending the inner war. … read more »
Public lecture about Kumbha Mela, Zagreb
The Kumbha Melā offers a glimpse into eternal wisdom.Sanskrit is a language that engages the whole mind, connecting to ancient knowledge. India gave birth to languages, spirituality, and education. The Kumbha Melā originates from the churning of the cosmic ocean, from which emerged fourteen … read more »
Public lecture from Novo Mesto
Health is the primary foundation for a spiritual life.Water is the blood of Mother Earth and should not be polluted or sold. Many lack this basic resource. Milk and children are also sacred and should not be commodities. Human ethics decline when we sell … read more »
The Spice of Life: On Food, Health, and Awareness
True health requires awareness in both practice and consumption.Fast food is swallowed without taste, lacking nourishment. We must choose quality food, like turmeric, but ensure its purity through personal vigilance. A disciple sourced whole roots and had them stone-ground slowly, filling the home with … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life Workshop in Villach on 13th of June
A peaceful night and the daily routine are opportunities for spiritual awareness and unity with the divine.Deep sleep is a state of unity beyond all worldly identities. Before sleep, offer the day's actions to God, seeking forgiveness and protection. Upon awakening, express gratitude for this protection during the state of ignorance. Greet … read more »
Peace and Meditation: The Path Within
Peace is found within, and meditation is its path.Without peace, life is torment, like a plant without water. We often lack peace because we lack patience and are dissatisfied. A story illustrates this: a yogi asked the sage Nārada to ask Lord Viṣṇu when … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life Workshop in Villach on 12th of June (1/1)
Meditation requires a foundation free from fear, anger, jealousy, selfishness, and dissatisfaction; it also demands faith and a clear goal.Inner peace arises from selfless action and helping others, which dispels fear and creates happiness for all involved. Judging others, especially those in need, blocks the natural flow of compassion and prosperity, which is like the … read more »
Public lecture from Klagenfurt
The path to inner peace is found through yoga, meditation, and self-knowledge.Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul, a system for harmony and bliss originating from divine consciousness. All universal knowledge, including modern scientific discoveries, is pre-contained within the ancient Vedas. The universe contains two … read more »
Mansik Puja, Vienna
The subject is Mānasik Pūjā, or mental worship of one's chosen deity.Many practitioners ask how to meditate effectively. Meditating on external symbols like nature can eventually feel empty. The superior practice is internal, devotional service performed within the mind. This mental ceremony nourishes the practitioner with strength … read more »
Swamijis Satsang from Hamburg, Germany
The body is impermanent and full of impurities, but the soul within is eternally pure and radiant.Physical or mental limitations do not affect the soul's true nature. Illness is a form of discipline to be accepted with awareness, not a cause for complaint. The essence of spiritual life is devotion and divine … read more »
Agya Chakra in the theory and practice (2/2)
The Ājñā Cakra is the command center of consciousness and perception.Its seat is at the back of the head, with its reflection felt between the eyebrows. This center balances masculine and feminine principles within, symbolized by its two petals representing Śiva and Śakti. Applying a sandalwood … read more »
Ajna Chakra in the theory and practice (1/2)
The Ājñā Cakra is the seat of discernment and the inner master.One must read the essential book thoroughly to gain clarity, for the mind is lost and extroverted. The Ājñā Cakra is where the divine command resides, the meeting point of consciousness and nature. The true master … read more »
Public lecture from Hamburg on Chakras and Kundalini
The Ājñā Cakra is the door of command between human and divine consciousness.Understanding the Self is the goal of life. The individual soul is a bundle of karma, carrying cycles of happiness and unhappiness. The Ātmā, or universal Self, is one and identical with God. Advaita Vedānta teaches … read more »
Swamijis lecture from Vienna (3/3)
Yoga is a practical path requiring precise understanding and disciplined practice.Success depends on clear communication between action and thought, avoiding inner conflict. Daily life must be ordered, reflecting inner tidiness. Without controlled mental fluctuations and proper practice, efforts fail. Discipline means consistent timing for practice, as … read more »
The Door to Immortality: Khecharī Mudrā
Khecharī Mudrā is the door to immortality and cosmic consciousness.Every mudrā purifies, awakens dormant energy, and balances the systems of body and mind. These practices are essential for Kriyā Yoga to be complete and successful. Perfection of this mudrā can prolong life, regenerate the physical … read more »
Swamijis lecture from Vienna (1/3)
Swamijis lecture from Gurujis Ashram in Vienna, Austria
Khechari Mudra, Vienna
Khecharī Mudrā is a key practice for uniting consciousness with immortality.Ancient texts praise it as the mother of every yogī, leading to health and slowed aging. Rare practitioners may live on prāṇa alone. It regenerates cells and masters the body's ten vital energies. Our energy is … read more »
Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas
The foundation of practice integrates bandhas, mudrās, and mind training.The mind follows habitual patterns, like a hand reaching for a moved object. Therefore, one must instruct the mind upon waking with positive thoughts to ensure a harmonious day. Practice includes Trāṭaka meditation, which can use … read more »
Asans with Swamiji (3/3)
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A Gathering in Devotion and Discipline
The program begins with devotional singing followed by a disciplinary practice.A bhajan is sung, emphasizing concentration on the Guru's feet as the source of fortune. The cycle of birth and death is deleted only through meditation and repeating the divine name. Life passes from childhood play … read more »
Satsang from weekend seminar in Vienna (2/3)
The mind is like a camel, trained by habit through systematic practice.All techniques—relaxation, āsana, prāṇāyāma—must be entered and exited slowly to avoid shock. Practice is not competition; it is natural training where the body leads and the mind follows. A story illustrates this: a man lost the … read more »
Satsang from weekend seminar in Vienna (1/3)
The practice combines Jālandhara Bandha, Bāhya Kumbhaka, and Agniśāra Kriyā to clear energy blockages.Bandha means to bind or hold; life's wrong actions create blockages causing suffering, while correct practice brings freedom. Jālandhara Bandha is performed by placing the chin near the collarbone, regulating thyroid energy when released. It can … read more »
A Guided Relaxation and Yoga Practice
A yoga practice begins with complete relaxation of the body and mind.Systematically release tension from the toes to the head, observing the natural breath. Practice postures with a relaxed body and calm mind, prioritizing proper form over quantity. Integrate specific techniques like bandhas to manipulate energy flow … read more »