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A good education is important
Discipline and care for shared property are essential spiritual practices.Negligence and littering, especially with plastic that harms animals, show a lack of respect and responsibility. Teachers, drivers, and students must be accountable for maintaining vehicles and facilities. Cleanliness reflects inner discipline. Learning extends beyond books … read more »
Sandhya is the time for spirituality
Sandhyā is the sacred meeting point, connecting light and darkness, form and the formless.This junction is essential for all life, as creatures and plants depend on the cycles of day and night. The practice of Sandhyā is a form of worship where one cultivates purity, avoiding negativity. Human spirituality … read more »
The joy of Bhajans
The devotee's cup of love is empty, and they plead for it to be filled.The heart cries out, questioning why it remains barren when approaching the divine door guarantees fulfillment. It is stated that no one leaves the divine presence empty-handed. The longing is intense, describing oneself as a beggar … read more »
The teaching of the Saints
The mind creates problems in both activity and idleness, revealing its restless nature.A story illustrates the futility of material accumulation. A teacher gave a merchant a needle to safeguard. The merchant's wife reasoned that if the teacher died, the needle would become a karmic debt impossible to repay. … read more »
Removing the negative thoughts
The evening practice is surrender to release the day's accumulated negativity.Throughout the day, negative thoughts and actions from others enter our consciousness. Our own negativity also returns to us. These vibrations affect the nervous system and organs, creating depression and stress that are hard to calm. … read more »
Remembering Mataji Swami Ma Yog Shakti
The path of devotion and the mystery of destiny are examined through life, death, and spiritual discipline.True devotion requires giving one's entire being to the goal of reaching Brahman. Heaven and hell, known as Svarga and Naraka, are not eternal states but temporary experiences within the cycle of rebirth. Human consciousness, distinguished … read more »
Swara Yoga and the Brain
The spiritual path requires discipline and purity, not competition or pride.True greatness never announces itself. The foundational yoga of Patañjali begins with discipline, Atha yoga anuśāsanam. This practice is for holistic health, not physical competition. A primary obstacle is laziness and improper sleep. The brain requires … read more »
Bhajans are Divine
The resonance of collective bhajan practice unites all into one vibration that moves through the entire body.Tomorrow is Amāvasyā, the dark moon night, followed by the new moon's beginning. The moon's effect on Earth is considered, particularly its unique influence on humans, not on animals or vegetation. This lunar phase represents a … read more »
The Bliss of Bhajans
Kriyā is any action, from cooking to walking, performed within the framework of the five elements.The physical body is the first sheath. All activity, including singing bhajans or performing simple stretches, can become divine when done with awareness, unifying the individual with the whole. Even states of consciousness—waking, dreaming, and deep … read more »
Jivatma, Atma, Paramatma
The inner marriage is the oneness of the individual soul and the supreme soul.Many techniques exist, but the path leads to a single point. A yogi sees peace in all. Worldly marriage is a ceremony, but true union is internal. The soul, separated like a drop from the ocean, … read more »
The love of animals
The power of mantra brings peace, transcending any specific language.All chants carry the same harmony. Holy rivers, seen as mothers, flow from their sources to the vast ocean, purifying the land. This earth is sustained by these waters. Humans possess a unique consciousness, aware of … read more »
The guidance for us is Gurudev
The inner guru is the true science of life.For ten days, chanting has been for all who suffer. The Guru's words carry the power of truth, guiding those who surrender. People often seek their own will, but that path is problematic. The Guru's blessing … read more »
Performing puja at home
The divine message of the Satguru awakens the world.The true Guru arrives from the immortal realm to liberate souls. One comes for the sake of the devotees and for the supreme essence. The path is found at the Guru's feet, where the cup of … read more »
The power of the mantras
The divine vibration of sacred chants and mantras connects the present to the great saints and masters of the past.Their resonance is felt within when one sits in meditation and remembers these hymns. This profound gift of awareness must be used, lest it be lost. Understand the universal principle of non-violence. Inflicting pain or slaughtering … read more »
Prayer
A prayer and mantra hold immense power for healing during global difficulty.The Guru's complete self-giving is the very breath of life. Chanting connects one to this divine energy. True meditation is an inward feeling, not an external fantasy. The self is a sovereign unity encompassing all life. … read more »
The Story of Sri Pukraji Maharaj
True devotion arises from the heart, not from scholarship or possessions.A disciple's sincere prayer, born from inner experience, holds great power. The Guru's grace provides everything needed for the devotee's life and spiritual progress, often in unexpected ways. Formal education is not a prerequisite for divine … read more »
One in All and All in One
Faith is the most powerful energy, granting confidence.The mantra "Om Prabhu Dīpa Niranjan" brings light, removing suffering and negativity. This light means happiness and peace, purifying every cell. The Guru is one, though forms appear many. Absolute faith in the Guru and the … read more »
Meditation on Om
A guided meditation on the Guru, the Bindu, and Om.Sit comfortably and relax the entire body. Chant Om from the navel to the crown. Collect the presence of the merciful Gurudev. The Guru is all holy saints as one. The light and all joy are … read more »
Blessing of the Saints
The essence of yoga extends beyond the self to the preservation of life.Some saints simply radiate peace, residing in huts or caves. Human activity now destroys the mountains and rocks that are our life, drilling deep and cutting them away. Rivers that once flowed from these rocks are … read more »
Nature of a Sadhu
Compassion is the essential root of spiritual life and practice.The true self is of the nature of pure consciousness and bliss, beyond all dualities and attributes. Service and meditation upon the guru's grace are the supreme support for liberation from karma. Sattvic thoughts and devotion … read more »
Meditation, and Singing Bhajans
Spiritual practice integrates prayer, meditation, and conscious living.Action is dedicated to the divine principle, Śiva, for the welfare of all beings and oneself, enabling service to family and the world. Spiritual conduct means humbly caring for everyone, responding to adversity without anger. True … read more »
Think over your wish
In Kali Yuga, humanity chases prosperity and wealth, forgetting all is transient.We enter this world with closed fists and depart with open hands, leaving everything behind. Even powerful beings and deities are not permanent. A story illustrates this: a demon sought immortality and a power to burn … read more »
Nada yoga - in practice
The burden of this life is surrendered to the divine.All virtues and faults are offered up. One finds refuge by renouncing worldly form and time. The human body is obtained in a dream world, and one wanders through countless cycles of existence due to ignorance … read more »
Bindu Chakra
The Bindu Chakra and the disciple's path are examined.The Bhrāmarī Bindu is a focal point, located on the head and associated with the navel. There are three types of disciples, likened to worms. The first abandons the path quickly. The second is inconsistent, coming … read more »
Devotion to Gurudev
The power lies in constant remembrance of the Satguru.This devotion transforms one's life. Our Gurudev embodied this remembrance, repeating his mantra for eighteen conscious hours daily, even in sleep. Such devotion manifests as an inner light, which I witnessed. True devotees, like Mīrābāī, hold … read more »
Meditation from Jadan
The light of the Guru's feet is the sole focus for liberation.Seeing the Guru's feet separates one from worldly attachment and reveals the inner self. The human form is a cage of five elements where the soul feels trapped. Only by releasing the grip of the mind … read more »
Prana, life and Soul
The nature of prāṇa, jīva, and the body is examined.The physical body is a temporary instrument, yet necessary for any spiritual practice. Medical science searches within the body but cannot locate the soul. Prāṇa is the vital life force; if prāṇa is present, life is … read more »
Beauty is in our Hearts
The human heart has lost the natural harmony of togetherness found in all creation.Modern life separates families across the globe for work and titles, leaving homes empty of real connection. This separation drains love, reducing family bonds to brief, hollow greetings. True love is a profound, unifying force. In … read more »
The importance of Guru Parampara
Prayer is a universal path connecting all cultures through the Guru Paramparā, the lineage of spiritual masters.Bhaktas and spiritual practices exist in every country, from Brazil to Australia, each with its own language and customs for prayer. The essence is not the external form but the prayer from the heart. Different traditions, … read more »
Help comes from the Heart
The essence of spiritual practice is Guru's grace and devotional song.The Guru's word is the root of real knowledge, while all else is merely external. The divine flower, Pushpa, represents beauty and happiness that grows from a tiny seed; its vitality depends on proper care and … read more »
Follow the advice of your Guru
Human life is valuable, yet filled with fear that drives all religious seeking.All creatures live in fear, and humans are no different. This fear leads people to temples, mosques, and churches. The physical Guru is a conduit to the divine, not claiming divinity themselves. Spiritual traditions exist worldwide, … read more »
Guru and disciple in Kaliyuga
The Guru's operation is purification in the Kali Yuga.We live in the Kali Yuga, a time of collective negative karma manifesting as destruction and catastrophe. Each individual carries these Kali Yuga karmas and qualities. The Guru incarnates into these polluted conditions to help purify … read more »
The Way Of Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is the primary spiritual path of selfless service, leading to purification and divine connection.Voluntary service to alleviate suffering, such as feeding the hungry, is foundational. The highest form is Gurusevā, serving the guru's mission to dispel the root ignorance causing all suffering. This practice purifies the inner being and … read more »
Is Yoga a religion?
The path is the realization of oneness beyond all religious distinctions.We live in a world of duality, yet the ultimate truth is non-dual. Different religions appear on the surface, with unique rituals and histories, but their outer forms often obscure a shared inner essence. This essence … read more »
Omkar Mantra Ka Bhajan
Aum is the divine name, the light, prāṇa, and the trinity in one.Singing Aum purifies the atmosphere and illuminates the inner space. The sound originates in the navel, rises to the throat, and is articulated at the lips, causing a vibration in the head that reaches the Ājñā … read more »
Follow Yoga in Daily Life
There is one God, one message, and one sound in the universe.All beings descend from the great ṛṣis, regardless of religion. God is beyond all duality; the soul within each being is a spark of the supreme. Humans, unlike animals, should not cause pain and must live … read more »
Mind and Ego
The mind creates its own reality of suffering or joy, not the creator of forms.Ego blinds, while devotion in any action reveals true sight. Brahmā created the universe but claimed he did not create the emotions within beings. His pride manifested a fifth head, which Śiva severed. Śiva then realized … read more »
Remember that you are a Human
Today is Kālarātri, the night of the goddess Kālī.The story tells of demons Śumbha and Niśumbha who terrorized the world. The gods sought help, and from Pārvatī emerged Caṇḍī to fight them. Caṇḍī created Kālī, who faced the demon Raktabīja. From his blood, new … read more »
God is everywhere
The sixth day of Navarātri honors the goddess Kātyāyanī, who embodies supreme power and devotion.Kātyāyanī was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahiṣāsura. The sage Kātyāyana performed intense austerities, and the goddess incarnated as his daughter. All deities bestowed their weapons upon her, making … read more »
Guru Itself Parabhrama
Today's theme is the fifth form of the Goddess, Skandamātā, the mother of Skanda.A demon named Tārakāsura received a boon that only Śiva's son could kill him, believing Śiva had no son. The imperiled gods arranged for Pārvatī to marry Śiva. Their potent seed was carried to Saravana Lake, … read more »
Find your Shelter near Gurudev
The seeker's path requires unwavering concentration and balance, like walking a tightrope or a crane standing on one leg in water.Human life is a rare opportunity for this learning. The journey involves cycles, represented by the numbers one through nine, leading back to zero to begin again. Worldly attachments and happiness are transient, like messages in … read more »
What means Navratri
The Divine Mother's Śakti establishes harmony and sanctity within the family and the world.The mother's power brings balance and control where others cannot. This principle extends from the animal kingdom to human society, reflecting a divine order. Traditional family life, centered on profound respect, embodies this sacred power. Marriages … read more »
Be in the present
The second day of Navarātri venerates Brahmacāriṇī, the embodiment of tapasyā.She is a form of Pārvatī who performed severe austerities to attain Śiva as her husband. Her name signifies one who possesses great austerity, energy, and devotion. She is worshipped in a white sari, holding a … read more »
The Navratri festival
Today is the first day of Navarātra, the holy nine days dedicated to the worship of the Divine Mother in her nine forms, and the start of the new year.We perform Kalaśa Sthāpanā, inviting Devī to reside in our home for nine days. Each day has a specific Devī and mantra. Worship all feminine beings during this period, as they embody Śakti, the divine power. … read more »
Don't be Afraid
The true guru is one who knows past, present, and future.All beings possess the same divine Ātmā. The self is God. Life consumes life, yet the human heart is intended to avoid harming creatures. In Ayurveda, plants are classified, and using roots can destroy the plant. … read more »
Yoga practicing with Vishwaguruji
Yoga practice is a spiritual discipline, not physical competition.Ancient masters like Patañjali systematized training, but earlier saints often perfected single postures as continuous tapasyā. Āsanas like Ardha-Matsyendrāsana activate the lower chakras and are designed for alertness, not comfort. The practice aims for inner purification … read more »
Instructions against the infection
The Satguru Chalīsā is a source of grace and purification.Chanting it brings a beautiful vibration that purifies the heart and energizes every cell of the being. This vibration awakens the entire body and mind. True knowledge comes not from books but from the Guru, who … read more »
Purify Yourselves
Creation arises from divine resonance, and purity is the call of this age.Life is constant movement and change. All beings emerge from the one heart that is Śiva. The universe is filled with resonant sound, Nāda, from which all creation flows. The sun’s essence is pure, immortal energy, … read more »
The Lotus and the Path of Resonance
The practice involves cultivating resonance through sound and focused awareness.Begin by connecting the soles and palms, chanting a mantra with concentration. Sit in a stable posture and listen to the inner sound, the Nāda. Cup the hands over the ears to hear the resonance of … read more »
Anando Ham - practicing from Auckland
The practice of Nābhi Mudrā awakens energy to reach Saccidānanda.Begin by feeling the resonance of Oṃ Nāda to purify negativity. Warm the feet by rubbing them with the hands. Assume the posture: place the left foot under the thigh and the right foot upon the … read more »