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The Essence of Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness.This science originates from Śiva, the cosmic consciousness manifesting as the sound Oṁ. Yoga means balance and harmony between body, mind, and soul, leading to oneness. Our true self, the ātmā, is universal, immortal, and indivisible, … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Finding peace within (4/9)
Webcast of evening lecture from Perth, Australia on 19th of April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.
World peace tour 2009, Finding Peace Within (3/9)
Webcast of evening lecture from Perth, Australia on 18th of April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.
World peace tour 2009, Finding Peace Within (2/9)
Webcast of public lecture from Perth, Australia on 17th April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.
Lila Amrit - Story of birds
A divine play demonstrates a master's power and a disciple's transformation.A disciple hides a dead bird from the approaching master. The master immediately knows the hidden truth. He states that those dependent on the bird will now starve. He instructs the disciple to bring a cart. … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Making Sense of the World: The Logic of Life
Yoga is the unifying force of the cosmos, leading to health and self-realization.All paths converge on this discipline. The human form is a rare opportunity among countless creatures, gifted with intellect and heart to protect all life. The aim is to transcend personal desires like ego and greed, … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Intelligent Emotions - The Art of Wise Decision-Making
The art of wise decision-making requires using intelligence, or viveka, to govern emotion and intellect.Emotion is a powerful, often uncontrolled motion arising from desire and greed. Acting solely from emotion leads to poor decisions and suffering. Intellect can become clouded, but viveka provides discernment. One must pause, reflect, and apply … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Classical Yoga for Modern Times
The divine presence is within all creation, sustained by the balance of the five elements.Humanity's selfishness has disrupted this balance through pollution, creating a critical state for nature. Classical yoga is the practice to awaken inherent human qualities of kindness and harmony, making one a channel for divine love. This … read more »
Finding Peace Within Thyself
Peace is within you, not outside.We lose it by focusing externally on business and wealth. True richness is helping others; giving multiplies blessings. Helping hands are spiritual work. Our guilt and negativity destroy inner peace. A thief's heart is always fearful. … read more »
Mind, Mantra, and Meditation
The mind cannot be controlled while attachment persists.Unfulfilled desires move from the conscious to the subconscious mind, resurfacing as dreams or psychological conflict. Meditation through self-inquiry reveals these hidden causes, resolving them. The mind constantly seeks activity, like a ghost demanding work. A … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Finding Peace Within (8/9)
Inner peace originates from the cosmic Self, which is our true nature.The universe began as an endless, empty space, the cosmic mother, completely filled with consciousness. This consciousness and space are perfectly balanced and united by Yoga Śakti, the harmonizing divine energy. This union is the original … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Meditation retreat (3/4)
Anuṣṭhāna is a vow or sacred practice undertaken with a specific sa kalpa, or resolve.Every wish made with deep feeling is fulfilled by divine grace, yet worldly desires often bring unexpected consequences, like sand in a salad that represents doubt in faith. Unexamined wishes can lead to entanglement, as illustrated … read more »
The Guru Mantra and the Path of Kriyā
The Guru Mantra is the primary tool for spiritual practice and should be used consistently.If repetition causes agitation, it indicates insufficient practice and a lack of connection to its meaning. Practice harmonizes the heart and mind, allowing the mantra to flow gently. A longer mantra carries a clearer, more complete … read more »
Welcome to the Divine Forest of Dungong
Welcome to a retreat in a divine forest of untouched nature, a place of pure air and silence for spiritual practice.This forest joins a vast National Park, offering pristine nature far from city pollution. Yogis historically sought such solitude, called eka t vās, to deepen meditation and harmony. A special Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is being held here … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Four Pillars for a Successful Life
Webcast of evening satsang from Australia on 6th of April 2009.Swamiji will elaborate on the observance of ethical principles, the keeping of good company, repetition of mantra and the study of inspiring texts to cultivate a peaceful and positive mind.
The Transmission of Spiritual Light
The spiritual flame is transmitted through the mantra and the Master-disciple relationship.Receiving a mantra from the Master systematically clears ignorance and awakens devotion. The heart must genuinely accept the Master, not merely be inspired by lectures. The Master carries the karmic responsibility for disciples yet shines for … read more »
Spirituality in Everyday Life
Spirituality in everyday life is purity in thought, word, and action, expressed through selfless giving.Spirituality means crystal clear consciousness and pure actions, not merely rituals. God desires no tricks or commissions, only devotion. We build temples from spiritual feeling to provide opportunity for seekers. Combine spirituality with daily life by … read more »
World peace tour 2009, Mind Mantra and Meditation (1/3)
Webcast of evening satsang from Sydney, Australia on 3rd of April 2009.Meditation workshop on the observance of ethical principles and repetition of mantra revealed in the yoga texts as methods to cultivate a peaceful, contented and positive mind.
World peace tour 2009, Finding peace within (1/9)
Webcast of evening satsang from Sydney, Australia on April 1st 2009.Meditation workshop on inner peace and an all important tool in self-investigation and self-knowledge: "Self-inquiry Meditation" a step-by-step meditation technique of Self-Analysis.
The Maṇipūra Chakra: Center of the Universe and Key to Well-being
The Maṇipūra Chakra is the center of the universe and the key to well-being.You are the universe, and the center of your being is the Maṇipūra Chakra. It is the origin from where the manifestation of the five kośas begins. This chakra mostly controls our health, alongside the Viśuddhi … read more »
A Call for Consciousness: Spirituality, Sustainability, and the Human Journey
Human consciousness must awaken to spirituality and sustainability.Modern technology and comfort have not brought happiness, creating instead a man-made world of distraction and pollution. The ancient scriptures warned against interfering with nature. A perpetual conflict exists between positive and negative forces within creation. … read more »
World peace tour, New Zealand (2/4)
Webcast of morning Satsang from New Zealand on 28th of March 2009.
The Emblem and the Essence
True spirituality is found in practice, not in empty emblems or names.Many claim religious identity but ignore the core teachings. Jesus taught simplicity and warned against the worship of money, a principle now forgotten. Gandhi taught renunciation, but his name is used without following his example. This … read more »
The Bamboo and the Divine Flute
The spiritual lineage flows from divine consciousness through chosen masters to disciples.Certain souls are selected by the higher self to carry the light, playing the game of master and disciple across lifetimes until their consciousness merges with the master's. The world is one house; where spirituality begins, … read more »
The Beauty of Vision and the Path to Inner Peace
Our vision creates our reality.How we look determines the world we perceive. A beautiful thought generates inner beauty, while a negative thought creates negativity. The world reflects our inner state; we are not forced into anger or unhappiness. These are … read more »
World peace tour, Vancouver, CA (5/7)
Satsa g is the gathering where truth is spoken.Life has two directions: distraction and development. Both stem from one's companions. Bad society leads to distraction and destruction. Good society speaks of truth, love, and one God beyond all religious names and forms. Satsa g … read more »
World peace tour, Vancouver, CA (4/7)
Preserve the original teaching without adding personal interpretation or psychic problems.Many teachers distort the lineage by inserting their own intellect, creating manipulated practices like seedless crops. Follow the master's instructions precisely, not their personal actions. Self-realization requires years of sincere practice, not haste. Your obligation is … read more »
World peace tour, Vancouver, CA (3/7)
A guided meditation on the Maṇipūra Chakra begins with systematic physical relaxation.Awareness is brought sequentially to each body part to release tension. Focus then shifts to the natural breath, visualizing cosmic energy as white light entering at the navel center during inhalation and toxins leaving during exhalation. … read more »
The Nature of Kuṇḍalinī and the Practice of Khāṭū Praṇām
Kuṇḍalinī is the concentrated cosmic energy that forms our individual destiny and consciousness.This energy, dormant at the base of the spine, is the seed of our past actions and future direction. Awakening it neutralizes negative destiny, leading to liberation. The process is not physical but astral, involving the … read more »
The Awakening of Kuṇḍalinī Śakti: A Glimpse into the Origin
The subject is Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, the divine energy.Understand the beginning of creation. Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, discovered by ancient seers. The individual soul travels through countless lives. The Self, or Ātmā, is universal, not individual. All this is … read more »
World Peace tour, Washington DC, USA (2/2)
Webcast of Swamiji's satsang in Washington DC, USA on 18th March 2009.
World Peace tour, Washington DC, USA (1/2)
Yoga nurtures the family and the child's future.Parenting is a labor of love, using all resources to nurture children. Childhood habits shape the entire life; it is easier to be free from an enemy than from bad habits learned young. Therefore, ensure children … read more »
World peace tour 2009, NY USA (4/4)
Khāṭū Praṇām is an active meditation uniting body, mind, and energy.Begin by relaxing the whole body completely, calming the breath and heart rate. This practice harmonizes physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual nourishment. It is not merely physical exercise but a technique to balance emotion and … read more »
World peace tour, NY USA (3/4)
The mission of human life is to realize oneness with our origin.This is the universal religion, the relation of the individual soul to the cosmic one. The Vedas are ancient knowledge, and the Upanishads contain the wisdom heard by disciples near the master. They speak of the … read more »
World peace tour, NY USA (2/4)
Webcast of Swamiji's morning satsang in New York, USA on 7th of March 2009.
World peace tour, NY USA (1/4)
Webcast of Swamiji's evening satsang in New York / USA on 6th March 2009.
Weekend yoga seminar in Vienna (5/5)
Webcast of the morning satsang from Vienna, Austria on 1st of March 2009.
Weekend yoga seminar in Vienna (4/5)
Webcast of the evening satsang from Vienna, Austria on 28th of February 2009.
The Beauty of Creative Meditation
Creative meditation is the active, concentrated work that brings harmony and health.Meditation requires understanding its purpose. For those with mental difficulties like depression, creative meditation is essential, not passive sitting which can worsen their state. Work done with concentration and love, such as crafting or cooking, is … read more »
Weekend yoga seminar in Vienna (2/5)
Webcast of the morning satsang from Vienna, Austria on 28th February 2009.
The Path to Steadfast Consciousness: Meditation, Discipline, and Selfless Action
Meditation is the seventh step of Rāja Yoga, the path to realizing the Ātmā, the inner king governing all.All beings seek lasting happiness, which is the nature of the Self, yet attachment to the temporary world creates a barrier. The mind is restless and greedy, requiring control through discipline. The eight limbs of yoga … read more »
Swara and Nada yoga
Satsang from Strilky, Czech Republic in August 2005.
Practical guide to meditation (11/11)
The universal Self, the Ātmā, is one and exists within all.Space, light, and energy are its radiance, constituting a universal body within. This Ātmā is unborn and immortal. To be understood, this universal principle must manifest, for humans require form. Knowing this Ātmā is Self-knowledge. When … read more »
The Path from Jīva to Śiva: Ātmā-Jñāna on Śivarātri
The path from individual soul to universal consciousness is realized through self-knowledge, grace, and humility.The universal Ātmā is one, unborn and immortal, existing within all. It is the radiance of Śiva consciousness. To comprehend this formless reality, the divine manifests for human senses. Knowing this Ātmā is self-realization, expressed as … read more »
Practical guide to meditation (10/11)
True yoga is not found in physical postures but in inner realization.Liberation comes through grace and knowledge, not by torturing the body. Do not mistake exercise for yoga. A yogi is one who attains equal vision and universal consciousness, which may require many lifetimes. Outer beauty distracts; … read more »
Where and how to meditate?
The best time and conditions for meditation are defined by inner readiness and external peace.Meditate when the stomach is somewhat empty, avoiding drowsiness. Seize any peaceful moment, but not during paid work hours. The supreme time is Brahma Muhūrta, the period before sunrise, when universal consciousness awakens and spiritual energy … read more »
To become a Yogi
True yoga is not found in physical postures or bodily discipline.Liberation arises solely through grace and knowledge, not from torturing the body or assuming postures. The concept of energy moving "up" is a misconception; the human system is described as an inverted tree with roots above. … read more »
Practical guide to meditation (9/11)
Everything changes, and all change has beauty.Conflict arises from difference, but difference is natural. Conflict becomes negative through ego and non-acceptance. The root of all conflict is within the individual. World peace is achieved by solving this inner conflict through self-enquiry and … read more »
Inner conflict
Conflict originates within the individual, not the external world.The root of all conflict is internal, born from attachments to ego, pride, and identity. These bindings prevent surrender and perpetuate inner strife. This personal conflict is the seed of worldly discord. Resolution requires self-inquiry through … read more »
Practical guide to meditation (8/11)
Yoga is the universal principle of the energy that harmonizes consciousness and space.The endless universe, Anant Brahmāṇḍ, is pure consciousness unified with space. Between consciousness and space exists a balancing Śakti, the yoga energy or yoga māyā. This invisible energy creates, maintains, and dissolves all manifestation. That supreme … read more »