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Public lecture from Vienna
Discipline is the foundation of spiritual practice and success in yoga.A lack of concentration and self-control is revealed when students move beyond simple instructions, showing restlessness instead of patience. True yoga calms the nervous system and develops self-awareness through controlled movement and thought. Observing one's behavior … read more »
A Guided Relaxation and Awareness Practice
A guided relaxation practice for body and mind awareness.Withdraw from the external world and relax the entire body from toes to head. Become aware of the body and the natural breath. Observe the inhalation as the body expands and recharges with vitality, and the … read more »
The Path of Kriyā: Practice, Renunciation, and Realization
The path of Kriyā Yoga requires lifelong practice, renunciation, and discipline to attain health, happiness, and self-realization.Yoga is the practical union of all bodily functions. Neglecting practice leads to stress and illness, while consistent practice makes one a master. True happiness, or sukha, is a perfect, problem-free state attained not through material … read more »
The Essence of Karma, Kriyā, and Spiritual Discipline
Karma, kriyā, and spiritual discipline are the foundation.Selfish action yields binding fruits, while selfless, niṣkāma karma yields divine fruits. Your bhāva, or feeling, determines the fruit received. All action begins as thought and manifests as kriyā, the essential movement of life. The body, … read more »
The Ornament and the Soul: On Religion and Spirituality
The ceremonial rituals of religion are a vital science for human life, not to be discarded.Many now distance themselves from religious practice, leading to a loss of essential ceremonies known as Karmakāṇḍa or Saṃskāras. These rituals, like naming a child according to astrological constellations or initiating first foods at auspicious times, … read more »
The Essence of Spirituality: Ethics, Love, and Vegetarianism
Ethics, centered on non-violence and vegetarianism, is the foundation of spiritual life.A vegetarian diet provides complete strength and health, as demonstrated by champion vegetarians. It supports concentration, memory, and mental power, which surpass physical strength. Spirituality requires living these ethical principles, not merely studying them. True love … read more »
Spritiuality and religion (2/4)
Dharma is the inherent, eternal nature and function of all existence.Dharma is not sectarian religion but the essential quality of a thing. The dharma of fire is to give heat; the dharma of the heart is to beat. This eternal principle, Sanātana Dharma, governs everything from … read more »
Spirituality and Religion: The Rivers and the Ocean
The seminar's subject is spirituality and religion, aiming to develop spirituality.Ancient texts speak of one universal God. Spirituality is the ocean where all religious rivers meet. It is discovering one's self and relation to the Creator. All creation emanates from one single element, Brahman. Analyze the … read more »
The Path of Nāḍī Yoga: Sound, Consciousness, and Discipline
Nāḍī Yoga is the path of sound leading to union with the supreme consciousness.Yoga is the eternal principle that unites individual consciousness with limitless space. This space, like the Ātmā, is indestructible and contains all existence. Within it is the supreme consciousness, and yoga harmonizes these into oneness. This … read more »
The Action of the Soul: Understanding Kriya
Kriya is the action of the soul.The word combines "kri" for action and "ya" for the soul. Patañjali defines Kriya Yoga as having three parts: tapas, svādhyāya, and Īśvara Praṇidhāna. Tapas involves purifying and strengthening the senses through techniques like the Haṭha … read more »
Brahmari Pranayam
This evening's practice is Bhramarī Prāṇāyāma, a capsule technique for concentration and stress.It develops memory and aids those hearing constant inner sounds. It benefits the lungs, oxygen capacity, and artistic intuition. The practice stems from Nāḍī Yoga, where the Supreme is resonance, existing in both the universe and … read more »
Candle meditation - Tratak
Trāṭak is a Haṭha Yoga practice of one-pointed concentration, best performed on a candle flame.It aids sleep, reduces stress, and improves concentration for those above ten years. Practice in a meditation posture, using a Guru Mantra if available. Close the eyes, relax the body and breath, and withdraw from external … read more »
Nirguna and saguna, Strilky
The path from form to the formless is the journey of spiritual wisdom.The Upaniṣads are the gospel, the direct words of the master heard by the disciple sitting near. Only the words of a master who has realized the formless Brahman are true Guru Vākya. These words are … read more »
Renounce
The path requires spiritual discipline through specific principles.Enter the divine kingdom through sacrifice and renunciation. The first principle is austerity, the strength to endure situations without being offended. The second is work; without puruṣārtha, one attains nothing. Dharma, prosperity, duty, and liberation are … read more »
Attachment and love are not the same
Love is eternal freedom; attachment is suffering and ignorance.Attachment persists across lifetimes like stretching cheese. It is a stain of ignorance causing fear and division. Love is clear light without demands. Attachment makes one dependent and afraid to be alone. It leads to suffering … read more »
Renounce and enjoy
Human life is given to be above everything.What you see in others is a reflection of your own inner qualities. You were born with nothing; all possessions and relationships are temporarily given and will be taken. Your destiny is shaped by past karma. … read more »
The Power and Discipline of Saṅkalpa
Sa kalpa is a promise to be followed without compromise.It is made through body, speech, and mind. This promise, even if selfish in origin, can be for a good cause. Breaking a sa kalpa is like a bucket falling back into a deep well; retrieval … read more »
The Sacred Gaṅgā and the Path of Spiritual Practice
The holy Ga gā represents the spiritual path in a mortal world.The body is mortal, composed of five elements, and all who come to this world must leave. Human-realized knowledge is a universal heritage that must be passed on or it is lost. In this difficult age, … read more »
A Heart Touched by Grace
The Guru's message awakens the soul through grace and devotion.A special energy arises from gathering with the Guru and saints. This energy is felt in places of pure devotion, like a temple where hope radiates from every offering. Bathing in sacred waters becomes a purification, … read more »
Swamijis Satsang in Haridwar
The holy Ga gā bestows blessings, freeing beings from past karmas.Destiny is created first, then the body is formed according to it. This destiny is shaped by all actions, every thought and step counted. The soul becomes trapped in the cycle of action and reaction. A … read more »
Swamijis evening Satsang, Jadan, India
Holy festivals awaken universal happiness and consciousness.All Vedic festivals spread happiness worldwide. They aim to awaken inner joy, brotherhood, forgiveness, respect, tolerance, and love. These celebrations are for everyone—children, women, families, and even animals and nature. The beauty of God is seen … read more »
Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang, Jadan, India (2/2)
Live webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram Education and Research Centre Jadan, Distr.Pali, Rajasthan , India on 1st of March 2010.
The Eternal Wisdom of India and the Victory of Truth
The eternal wisdom of India reveals the universe's truths.Ancient yogis and sages from this holy land discovered universal knowledge through direct experience and astral travel. They researched the soul's journey, declaring the microcosm reflects the macrocosm. They identified 8.4 million life forms and four … read more »
The Eternal Science of the Soul
The eternal science of the soul was revealed by the ancient sages.They researched the universe and declared that what exists in the cosmos exists within the human body. They brought forth astronomy, astrology, and the concept of endless universes. They revealed the individual soul, its journey through … read more »
Mahamandaleshwar Inauguration of Swami Jasraj Puriji
Today marks the sacred installation of a foreign-born disciple as a Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara, a historic first for this tradition.We begin with invocations for auspiciousness and the removal of all obstacles. This gathering celebrates the propagation of Sanātana Dharma across the world. The honoree, born abroad, has tirelessly spread Vedic culture. Such ceremonies occur to … read more »
Welcoming the new Mahamandaleshwar
A sacred assembly celebrates the bestowal of the title of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara.This event is a profound honor for the district and the nation, symbolizing the spread of dharma and peace. The elevation is not a worldly achievement but a recognition of spiritual merit and dedication to the … read more »
Building of the camp at Kumbha Mela 2010
Building of camp at KM 2010.-LOWwmv Musical recording.
Surrender you ego
Yoga is union, the state of super-consciousness beyond physical exercise.It is the merging into oneness, designed for divine connection, not merely for health. Understanding yoga fully makes one a yogi, yet confusion and doubt obstruct this. A story illustrates the peril of doubt: Garuda freed … read more »
The Essence of Human Life and Spiritual Education
Human life is for self-realization.The individual soul journeys through cycles of birth and death, bound by karma. The universal Ātmā is eternal and free. Realizing "I am Ātmā" ends this cycle. Intellect is the tool for this realization, requiring right … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (25/28)
Yoga is the state of union and oneness, not merely physical exercise.It is the merging of knowledge, knower, and object into super-consciousness. This union is the final destination. Separation from this oneness is suffering. A story illustrates the peril of doubt. Lord Rāma was bound by a … read more »
The Dream of King Janaka and the Nature of Reality
The nature of reality is examined through the dream of a king.Demonic energy can enter a person, making thoughts and actions cruel. A king dreamed of a prolonged and devastating war where he witnessed great suffering among his soldiers, whom he saw as his own children. He … read more »
Morning Yoga Practice at Śrī Devpurījī Āśram
A morning yoga practice guides awareness and breath through a sequence of postures and relaxation.Begin by sitting, closing the eyes, and tuning into the atmosphere. Chant Om and move into Śavāsana for deep abdominal breathing, progressing to full yogic breath. Coordinate arm movements with inhalation and exhalation. Perform gentle stretches … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (24/28)
Nāḍī Yoga is a powerful path for spiritual development and self-realization.Nāda, or sound, leads consciousness toward cosmic awareness. Initial sounds like waterfalls or bees are physiological, linked to blood circulation. Ten subsequent sounds belong to the ten indriyas. The process advances as prāṇa and apāna unite … read more »
A Morning Āsana Practice at Śrī Devpurījī Āśram
A guided morning āsana and prāṇāyāma practice.The session begins with relaxation and breath awareness, then moves through a sequence of postures to warm and strengthen the body. Practice starts lying down with conscious breathing and gentle stretches. It proceeds through flowing movements, … read more »
Asanas program from Dungog, Australia (12/15)
A morning yoga practice integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin seated, observing the surroundings before turning attention inward. Chant to establish focus. Lie back for relaxation and conscious breathing, observing its natural qualities before guiding it to become longer and deeper. Coordinate this full yogic … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (23/28)
The highest religion is service to the needy and poor.Karma yoga, action performed selflessly for all beings, burns the seeds of past karma. The future rests with children, who are like clay shaped by parents. Parents must provide spiritual education, love, and guidance, not merely … read more »
The Five Stages of Mantra Practice
The practice of mantra requires five systematic techniques to achieve union with the sound.The seat of sound is in the navel, from where it ascends to the throat and manifests as speech. Without this disciplined practice, the full benefit and guiding light of the mantra will not be realized. … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (21/28)
Purification of the inner vessel is essential for spiritual progress.The four inner instruments must be cleansed: the greedy, restless, thieving mind; the intellect that can be swayed negatively; the fluctuating consciousness; and the ego. When these dominate, development is impossible. Impurities, distractions, and the veil … read more »
The Essence of Nāda Yoga
The subject is Nāḍī Yoga, the yoga of the primordial sound.The formless supreme consciousness, Parabrahma, first manifests as Nāda, the cosmic resonance. This resonance generates light, Jyoti, then form and the alphabet, Akṣara Brahma, from which Śabda, the manifest sound, emerges. The elements—space, air, fire, water, … read more »
Morning Yoga Practice at Śrī Devpurījī Āśram
Begin with awareness of breath and body in stillness.Close the eyes and feel the present atmosphere. Take deep breaths to establish intention. Notice the natural breath without alteration. Then deepen the breath to fill and empty the lungs completely, expanding the torso in three … read more »
Webcast from Dungog - Nada Yoga, Australia (14/28)
The Supreme is sound, the resonance within every atom and our own heartbeat.True relatives are those who understand this divine resonance, not those bound by selfish relations of need and complaint. The heart works loyally from the womb, yet one often fails to understand or listen to its … read more »
The Practice and Power of Trāṭaka
Trāṭaka is the practice of steady gazing to develop concentration and purify the mind.The best object is a pure ghee lamp flame, though a candle flame, a black dot, or a sacred image are also suitable. Never gaze at your own reflection in a mirror, as it can cause … read more »
Nāda Yoga: The Yoga of Divine Resonance
Yoga begins with discipline.Life without discipline is unsuccessful and unhappy. Discipline in eating, movement, and self-care shows respect for others and is the foundation for spiritual practice. The greatest enemy is laziness, which persists until one awakens to the … read more »
A Guided Yoga Practice: From Breath to Movement
Begin with breath and mindful movement to connect body and awareness.Lie down comfortably, aligning the body. Notice the natural breath, observing its quality and any restrictions. Deepen the breath, initiating a full yogic breath: inhale to expand the abdomen, then the chest; exhale from the chest … read more »
The Practice and Power of Trāṭak
Trāṭak is the practice of gazing on one point to develop concentration and purify the mind.The best object is a pure ghee lamp flame, a black dot on white paper, a leaf tip, or a sacred image. Never gaze at one's own face in a mirror, as it causes psychic problems. … read more »
Karma Yoga: Action as Purification and Path to Unity
Karma yoga is action as purification and a path to unity.The universal law of karma states every action causes a reaction that returns to you. Understanding this makes one alert to how all thoughts, speech, and deeds act upon oneself. Yoga is the balancing principle that … read more »
The Nature of Destiny and the Ego's Downfall
Destiny is shaped by karma, and the ego's defiance cannot alter it.Our inner climate of thoughts and emotions constantly changes, reflecting a broader disharmony with nature. Yoga is the eternal principle that reunites us with our origin, harmonizing existence. The soul transmigrates through forms according to its … read more »
Morning Yoga Practice from Śrī Devapurījī Āśram
A morning yoga practice begins with breath and gentle movement to awaken the body.Lie comfortably and practice the full yogic breath, guiding air from the abdomen to the chest, using the hands as guides to feel the expansion and contraction. Develop a smooth, wave-like rhythm in the breathing. Proceed … read more »
Yoga for Back and Neck Care: A Holistic Approach
Yoga addresses back and neck care through a holistic system of postures, breath, and awareness.Many begin yoga due to spinal issues. The practice starts with gentle, therapeutic postures for conditions like disc problems or post-surgery recovery. Understanding the spine's natural curves is key to restoring alignment and health. Physical postures … read more »
The Path of the Siddhas: Understanding Śakti Pīṭha, Siddha Pīṭha, and Spiritual Obstacles
The origin of yoga practice is from Siddha Pīṭha, the holy seats of great saints, distinct from Śakti Pīṭha, the pilgrimage sites born from the Divine Mother's form.The divine play of Śiva and Śakti is a lesson for the intellect; misunderstanding leads to suffering. Siddhis, or miraculous powers, arise for yogis as obstacles. Using them from ego pulls one back into the cycle … read more »