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There is One God
The aim of human life is liberation, not death.Belief in God is for your own sake, as truth is unchanged by belief. Act positively through mind, speech, and action for yourself and all beings. Begin tasks with remembrance, such as a mantra when starting … read more »
Diamonds inside
A human being is a giver of love, not a seeker of it.We possess immense dormant energy and are not poor. We do not need others to love us; we need others as recipients for our love, like a screen for a film. Giving love is the action; … read more »
Vedic Marriage
Yoga is the union of the individual self with the supreme self, which is liberation.Ordinary experience is one of separation, identifying with the body and mind, which is ignorance and the cause of suffering in the world of duality. Yoga removes this ignorance by stilling the mind's modifications, allowing pure … read more »
The Divine Chambers of Being
The annamaya kośa, the food sheath, is the first of five chambers of being.Its purity determines the mind's state. Vedic philosophy describes five sheaths, not the dietary laws of kosher or halal. True religion is based on non-violence, a principle declared millennia ago. Most who claim a faith do … read more »
The Foundation of Health: Purifying the Annamaya Kośa
The annamaya kośa, the physical sheath, is the foundation for all other layers of being, and its purification is essential.Haṭha Yoga is the branch created for purifying the annamaya kośa, requiring discipline and willpower. Its six purification kriyās, like netī and dhautī, remove physical, mental, and prāṇic disturbances (vikāras). This purification is meaningless without proper … read more »
Bhajan singing on Mahasamadhi satsang
Bhajan Mahasamadhi2007 Musical recording. … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: A System for Holistic Well-being and Global Harmony
Yoga in Daily Life is a system for holistic well-being and global harmony.This system is built upon four pillars: physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. It is taught globally in diverse settings, from public centers to hospitals and prisons, serving all people. The organization engages in extensive humanitarian … read more »
You are Infinite, Pula
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, with its essence found in kuṇḍalinī and cakras.This is a practical reality, not mere theory. The eternal, unchanging consciousness is your true self; knowing this ends suffering. Life is governed by karma, the law of cause and effect from every thought and deed. … read more »
Divine knowledge
Yoga is the universal principle of harmony and union, a discipline for balancing body, mind, and consciousness.Its aim is the union of the individual soul with the cosmic soul. This knowledge, parāvidyā, concerns the Supreme and is beyond material measurement. It dawns within and cannot be fully explained, like knowing how to … read more »
Kundalini and chakras
Yoga in Daily Life is a holistic system for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health, practiced globally for individual well-being and humanitarian service.The organization supports local communities through classes in prisons, hospitals, and aged care homes. It collaborates nationally with charities and internationally on projects like desert rainwater harvesting and education for women and children. The work is … read more »
Development of consciousness
Yoga in Daily Life is a system for holistic well-being and global harmony, founded on physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.It is taught globally in diverse settings, from public centers to hospitals and prisons. The associated humanitarian organization engages in local, national, and international projects, including education initiatives, desert rainwater harvesting, and fostering interfaith dialogue for … read more »
World Peace Summit, Bratislava
The summit addresses achieving peace for the individual and society.Religious conflict is a global problem, from the Middle East to Kashmir. The solution is recognizing one God beyond all theories. Peace is a dynamic state requiring constant work to maintain equilibrium. Conferences foster synergy, but … read more »
Lecture followed by guided meditation
Yoga is the ancient balancing principle between cosmic consciousness and the universe.It is harmony and union, not merely physical exercise. The cosmos and consciousness exist in perfect balance within endless space. The first movement of consciousness is the resonant sound Om, from which the elements manifest. The … read more »
Yoga is a science
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, a universal principle of balance and harmony.Our subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the chakras, the hidden powers in human consciousness. The chakras are centers that receive and circulate cosmic energy through the body. We possess five bodies or layers: the physical, energetic, mental, … read more »
The modern technology is already in the Vedas
The mystery of existence and hidden powers within is explored.Ancient Vedic knowledge describes an endless universe born from empty space containing cosmic consciousness. This consciousness, residing within the universal mother principle, possesses a divine will to multiply. Creation unfolds through primordial sound, Aum, generating the … read more »
Gurudev can make the impossible possible
Devotion is a fragile vessel that must be cultivated and protected.Its value lies in the feeling, not in physical objects. As that inner feeling increases, spiritual benefit increases; if it decreases, the benefit is lost. Doubt is a crack in this vessel, destroying its inner resonance … read more »
The Pearl of Everlasting Bliss
Life's deepest treasure is complete and everlasting bliss, the crown of self-realization rooted in God-realization.Rare beings attain this pearl of Paramānanda. A seeker's deep prayer brought him face-to-face with his divine master, seeing the form of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. He became a true disciple, devoting body, mind, and soul. He received … read more »
The Garden of Life
Behind the manifested world lies the divine existence, the only source of true fulfillment.Humanity's quest for totality leads to a spiritual garden. This place serves life on multiple levels. A refuge protects all beings. A school provides the gift of knowledge and unity. The key to success is self-discipline. … read more »
The Glory of Gurudeva's Name
The true means to supreme bliss is satsang, yet worldly pursuits are filled with sorrow.Only the divine incarnation of the Supreme Guru bestows true happiness and Self-knowledge. Without the Guru, there is no knowledge, and without knowledge, sorrow has no end. No being has ever attained the Soul-Supreme without a … read more »
Seva Dharma is greatest Dharma
Service is the greatest duty, a path of helping others in all ways.Teaching is a golden opportunity for service, generating good karma. A teacher carries a divine light that must be shared to remain fresh, like moving water that does not spoil. True teaching requires surrendering the role … read more »
Master and Disciple Tradition
A master transmits spiritual knowledge to a disciple.There are three types of disciples: the worst avoids tasks, the middle one acts only when told, and the best anticipates and acts. A master selects from these. This mirrors how a wasp identifies a specific … read more »
How do people come to yoga?
Yoga is an endless, lifelong journey of deepening practice and understanding.The techniques are precise, designed through careful analysis of the body and its complete functions. The human body, perfectly designed and set into function, is united with nature and constantly changing. To understand universal mysteries, we … read more »
What is the soul? It is not the same as the Self (Atma).
The soul is not the self; the self is the universal ātmā.The formless power governing all universes is Parameśvara or Īśvara, which rules a solar system. The body is governed by the universal ātmā. The individual soul, Jīvātmā, is distinct—it carries all karma, psyche, and identity, fluttering … read more »
Suggestion of "Yoga in daily life" for happiness: create a happy family! In India it is said: "Whole
Singing together creates harmony through shared words and resonant melody, removing family disharmony.Modern life scatters families, destroying this unity. The tradition of yoga offers therapy to create a happy family or a spiritual family for those alone. Join this worldwide family through ashrams, classes, or temples. If alone, … read more »
When you purify your negative karmas, you will come to the enlightment
The aim of human life is to become one with God again.Purifying negative karma leads to enlightenment, where individuality is lost like a drop merging into the ocean. Every religion is a river flowing toward that divine ocean. Yoga is the practical path for this journey, not … read more »
On what basis should we judge India? According to the old scriptures whole World is one family
The world's wisdom is universal, not confined to any single land.A nation should not be judged by a brief period. The modern pursuit of materialism leads to neglect of ancient spirituality, resulting in unhappiness. Yet, profound knowledge belongs to the entire globe. There is only one … read more »
Anniversary of Mahaprabhuji's mahasamadhi
Yoga is for the betterment of humanity and all creation.It develops consciousness to protect life and the environment. We are all human, born without religious labels; those teachings come later. Every religion aims to realize God and live harmoniously. The ultimate truth and God are … read more »
Morning whatever you think will be realised. Morning is Brahma Murta. Find the happiness within your
Begin each day with divine intention to shape your consciousness and experience.Upon waking, immediately offer gratitude and set a positive tone. Your first thoughts manifest, so affirm peace, light, and love. Do not return to sleep; this "Asura sleep" belongs to lower consciousness and brings fatigue. The … read more »
You should have a Satsang in every Center
Satsa g and deep reflection on spiritual teachings are essential.Hold gatherings to read from sacred texts. Then, engage in manana, meaning to think over and grasp the essence of what was read. You must reflect deeply. Consider how a person dwells on a casual insult … read more »
Advice for new yoga teachers -- for consideration of others, too
Yoga is the universal principle of balance, the force that harmonizes all elements and systems.It originates from the divine and is preserved through spiritual lineage. Success in yoga, which aims for self-realization and union with Brahman, requires initiation into a guru tradition. This is not about physical postures alone but … read more »
The spiritual lineage gives the security. If you say you don't need the Master, the burden of the wh
The uniqueness of this spiritual path lies in its unwavering loyalty to the master's lineage.I observed many speakers who never mention their master. Our tradition always honors the lineage first. Just as street water becomes holy only upon entering the Ganges, a disciple only becomes a master by entering the … read more »
Teach always with the consciousness of "naham karata"
The foundation of teaching is complete surrender to the divine will, not personal agency.Your authorization to teach is formalized by a diploma and requires a valid license for the trademark and method, ensuring institutional control. There is no compromise in maintaining the quality of the teachings, exercises, and intellectual … read more »
Don't stop! Continuity brings you forward everywhere, this is the key to the success
The critical point is maintaining the continuity of your spiritual process, not the achievement itself.A fruit develops through an unbroken process from blossom to ripeness. Similarly, your spiritual journey is a continuous process that suffers from any interruption: a lack of discipline, a lack of devotion like water, or the … read more »
Everything is for you what you do
The spiritual path and its consequences are yours alone.If you neglect your practice, you suffer the loss. If you practice, you gain the benefit. Your loss or gain belongs solely to you. If you revert to an animalistic existence, that fate is yours, leading … read more »
Seva and karmayoga
The path requires purification and discipline through selfless service and consistent practice.Seva Karma Yoga purifies the inner faculties—mind, intellect, ego, and consciousness—but only when performed without ambition or conditions. Many struggle because these inner faculties are impure and discipline is lacking. You have endured suffering across many … read more »
Instructions about Navaratri and Shraadh
Navarātri begins on Friday, marking the Divine Mother's sacred nine nights.The lunar calendar shows a double Chaturdaśī, shifting Amāvasyā to Thursday, making Friday Pratipadā, the festival's start. During these nine nights, place a light, red cloth, and flowers before the Divine Mother's photo. If health permits, … read more »
let it come as it comes
The subject is how to speak from divine inspiration, not prepared intellect.I contemplated what to say during the flight. I meditated and had a vision of the entire spiritual lineage. I asked again what to speak. I recalled Gurujī's teaching to avoid "old food"—pre-written speeches are stale. … read more »
The Eternal Relation: Sanātana Dharma and the Unity of Spirit
Sanātana Dharma reveals the eternal relation uniting all beings to the cosmic source.The dialogue is not to prove one tradition best, but to understand the path to freedom present in all. Sanātana means relation, indicating each individual is related to the cosmic one. Ātmā is Paramātmā; the universal … read more »
Bhajan,kirtan,mantra
The essential path is bhajan, the remembrance and meditation on God.No saint has attained higher consciousness without this devotion. Bhajan is not merely chanting; it is the act of becoming one with the divine through love. Salt may dissolve in water yet remain separate, but true … read more »
four ways to create karma
The individual soul is a ball of karma created through four channels.Thinking is the first karma; good thoughts illuminate your reality, while negative thoughts poison it. Speech is the second; kind words create harmony and are an enlightenment, whereas harsh words create disharmony and trouble. The third … read more »
Mala is broken and the pearls spread
The mala of partnership is broken, its sacred meaning lost in modern culture.Śiva, our inner consciousness, warns Pārvatī, our devotion, not to sleep—for sleep is ignorance. Yet that devotional power, to which even the gods surrender, is now broken. A cherished vase, passed down generations, falls and shatters. … read more »
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Devotion, Love and Marriage (part 1)
The aim of human life is to be free from all ties, yet this freedom does not mean cutting off love.Dependence on anything—physical, emotional, mental, or financial—creates imprisonment and unhappiness. We were caught in the cycle of rebirth by our karmas and senses, enduring immense pain. The soul finds it difficult to leave the body, often … read more »
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Devotion, Love and Marriage (part 2)
A wife's devotion and truth can restore justice and a husband's honor.A queen's husband is exiled due to his brother-in-law's false accusations. The sad queen deduces the plot. She disguises herself as a swāmī, travels to the king, and charms him with devotional singing. When offered a … read more »
Story of the Holy Amarnathji
The eternal secret of Amarnāth concerns the divine quest for immortality.Pilgrims journey to a holy cave where a natural ice li gam forms. The story recounts how Pārvatī asked Śiva about his garland of skulls. He revealed each skull represented a past life and death of … read more »
No magic can influence you
Seeking external prophecy is futile and creates dependency.If you have an astrologer friend, you are never free from planetary effects; if you have a doctor friend, you are never free from medical advice. Similarly, consulting cards or psychics only confuses you. I state … read more »
Think of Gurudev
God incarnates for many reasons, including to protect dharma and respond to intense thought.Kṛṣṇa stated he incarnates to protect devotees and destroy evil. He once told his parents he must go to Mathurā to liberate his demonic uncle, Kaṁsa. They warned him not to go. Kṛṣṇa explained he must … read more »
Every parents wish the best for their children
A Master wishes to give disciples everything, but they often cannot receive it.Parents work for their children; a Master works even more to make disciples capable. The obstacle is the disciple's lack of understanding and surrender. You must remove "no" and "why" from your vocabulary, but ego prevents … read more »
Our sadhana should be lifelong
Sādhanā is a lifelong practice of confidence, not for transient life but for eternal divine consciousness.This worldly life is impermanent like a bubble; its pleasures may be obstacles, its hardships guidance. We mistakenly claim ownership of what God freely gave for self-realization. The greatest obstacle is losing motivation. A practitioner meditated … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang II.
On Guru Pūrṇimā, the grace flows from the principle of the Guru, not the physical form.All beings seek the Guru's darśan. If you cannot be present, remember. If you cannot remember, you are unlucky. Create satsa g anywhere with love and trust. The Guru can make the impossible possible and erase … read more »