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Sharad Purnima 2015
The root of suffering is acting opposite to our true nature, driven by greed, competition, and attachment.Worldly ambition creates conflict and karma, like companies overproducing or teachers clinging to students. This ignorance prevents the bliss of being. Authentic spirituality requires letting go, giving, and practicing real yoga—a science of body, mind, and … read more »
Blessing the new ashram in Debrecen
The purpose of human life is to realize our divine nature and achieve liberation.I travel globally to serve our community and projects, from India to the United Nations, focusing on environmental protection, education, and peace. Our work grows like a tree from a seed. True service means caring for … read more »
Evolution of the Universe
The essence of practice is discipline, and the nature of being is pure consciousness.You began yoga seeking health and peace. Interest grows through study, but a gram of practice outweighs tons of theory. Consistent daily discipline is essential, like daily nourishment. Begin practice now, not tomorrow. Morning practice, though … read more »
Celebration of Dasara 2015
The natural life of the āśram is a simple, communal existence.Today's gathering reflects that spontaneous spirit. The discourse returns to the significance of Navarātri and the Divine Mother. The feminine principle embodies universal love, protection, and hospitality, distinct from masculine qualities. We worship divine forms like … read more »
Pranayama: practice and theory
Prāṇa is the vital energy influenced by the food and company one consumes.A sādhu, strict in his practice, refused a meal offered by a bandit, knowing its energy was tainted. The bandit, transformed by the encounter, later arranged for pure food to be sent from a restaurant. After … read more »
Yoga helps us to remove inner obstacles
The inner obstacles of habit, ego, and laziness are the true barriers to be removed.Outer obstacles are simple to avoid, but inner ones torture us lifelong. Wrong thinking, pride, and jealousy are difficult to overcome. Humbleness is the antidote to ego. Laziness is the biggest enemy, preventing spiritual and professional … read more »
Khatu Pranam with Mantras
Kaṭhūpraṇām is a practice for peace and harmony.It originates from a holy mountain where all religions coexist. The accompanying mantra invokes peace in all elements and within oneself. This practice is designed to create harmony between humanity and nature, as yoga postures are … read more »
Yoga for a Healthier and Happier Life
Yoga is the science for achieving health and peace through the balance of body, mind, and soul.The universe originated from Śiva, the self-manifesting source of all resonance and light, who bestowed the principles of creation and sustenance upon Brahmā and Viṣṇu. True yoga is an ancient practice from India, a land of … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: Summary
Creation arises from the silent void where consciousness has no desire and inert matter cannot act.Between them, the divine will, Icchā Śakti, awakens. From the resonance of Parabrahman, the sound Oṁ manifests as the first vibration. From sound comes light, then the elements, and the entire universe. This process is a … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace
Yoga is a path of non-violence, truth, and inner change that becomes one's religion—a connection to life.Real yoga is compassionate action, not mere talk. We often live like kings, for whom no kingdom is enough, yet we must learn the sharing spirit of fakirs. Truthfulness is essential; peace comes only when our … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: Medical view of Yoga
The path of renunciation and the science of yoga are one.Worldly awards are meaningless; true purpose is found in sacrifice and discipline. Yoga is an ancient science for health, proven by modern research. It begins with discipline, now. Renunciation is using wealth for service, not for … read more »
A Call for a New Paradigm: From Storytelling to Unconditional Love
The current world system is unsustainable, rooted in a flawed paradigm focused on the external and material.A story illustrates how seeking divinity solely through external science leads to the conclusion it does not exist, while it resides within the human heart. Everyone desires respect, love, and happiness, yet these are withheld, creating … read more »
A Call for Spiritual Leadership and Holistic Education
The foundation of peace is yoga and non-violence, leading to global transformation.The International Day of Yoga was adopted by acclamation, honoring the ancient practice that offers an alternative in harmony with one's essence. Non-violence is the key to global survival, a principle exemplified by Mahatma Gandhi. The … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace (1/3)
Yoga is a path to nonviolence and world peace, aligning with the International Day of Non-Violence which honors Mahatma Gandhi.This observance promotes a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding. Yoga contributes to this by improving individual health and fostering peaceful relations, offering a simple and inclusive means for physical and spiritual well-being that promotes respect … read more »
Vedas and the meaning of mala
The essence of knowledge and life is profound and vast.Holy books like the Bible or Quran are man-made records of a prophet's message, but they are holy as they come from the Holy Spirit, the awakened consciousness. The Vedas are different; they are not man-made … read more »
Trikal Darshi - influenced by principles
The vision of past, present, and future is mastered through purification and inner discipline.The present moment is the only time given. Mastery requires balancing nourishment for body and mind, which includes diet, environment, company, behavior, and thought. One must then purify the three obstacles: impurities, disturbances, and the curtain … read more »
Only the One is the truth
Dharma and family harmony are central to navigating modern life.Dharma is of two kinds: selfish and selfless. Selfish dharma forces personal desires, leading to transient outcomes like frequent divorce. Selfless dharma supports parents, children, and neighbors, creating stability. Modern life brings family disharmony, often from … read more »
The blessings we receive originate from Gurudev
Good actions create a multiplying effect of benefit, just as harmful ones spread suffering.Every deed sets a chain in motion. Supporting a project like moving stone provides income for drivers, miners, and their families, who then support shopkeepers and others. This ripple sustains hundreds. Similarly, a spiritual practice purifies … read more »
Guruji is Divine Light
The divine bond between guru and disciple is the foundation of spiritual life.A disciple's journey begins with a longing for truth. Upon meeting the guru, one recognizes a divine light and a profound inner calling. The guru's training is rigorous, designed to transform the raw disciple into a … read more »
Don't think that you are carrying the whole load
Divine incarnations manifest for specific purposes and as continual spiritual guides.God descends as Nimit Avatāra to restore dharma, protect devotees, and destroy negativity whenever required. Śiva is the primordial universal energy, both creator and destroyer in a perpetual cycle. Specific incarnations like Narasiṃha, Rāma, and Kṛṣṇa … read more »
Mantra and Guru Kripa
Life is the divine presence within all awareness.Without remembering God, existence is wasted. Begin now, for it is never too late. Actions performed without God's name are temporary obligations, but the seeds of mantra sown in consciousness remain forever. Many claim mantra is … read more »
Open your heart at least once a day
Caring for the heart is the path of the Anāhata Chakra.The heart suffers from poor nourishment, lack of movement, mental imbalance, and neglected spiritual practice. Prāṇāyāma, walking, and specific āsanas support the heart. Modern dietary conceptions cannot compare to the natural wisdom of traditional living and … read more »
The real Seva
The spiritual treasure is devotion, a perfect and increasing wealth found within.This wealth is the name of God, a jewel received through the Guru. Worldly possessions can be stolen, but inner knowledge and wisdom multiply with use and cannot be damaged. Sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gītā … read more »
The beginning of Satya Yuga
The foundation for Satya Yuga has been laid as Kali Yuga ends.This transition requires work to cleanse the old era's influences. A primary commitment is to protect the environment, including trees, birds, bees, and all creatures, by avoiding harmful chemicals to restore ecological immunity. Human duty is … read more »
Udana and Samana Prana
Prāṇa flows through the subtle channels, or nāḍīs, which are more than physical nerves.Udāna Prāṇa is an ascending energy from the heart to the brain, supporting the awakening of kuṇḍalinī śakti. Correct practice of techniques like Kriyā Yoga brings balance and pleasant experiences; incorrect practice leads to unpleasant sensations. … read more »
Prana and Apana
Prāṇa is the eternal life force and source of all existence.The soul is a composite of the five elements—space, air, fire, water, earth—which never die but only recycle. Therefore, there is no true birth or death, only transformation. Prāṇa is this animating principle, present as fire … read more »
Give Health and Peace to the world
The aim of Yoga in Daily Life is to bring health and brotherhood to the world.Teacher training requires exacting practice and discipline, akin to an athlete's dedication. Quality must be prioritized over quantity, with rigorous examinations for certification. Physical or psychic limitations must be honestly assessed. The path involves four key … read more »
The best way to good health is Yoga
Yoga is a vital science for health in this age, responding to threats against nature, culture, and well-being.Its global acceptance shows its practical benefits. The ancient ṛṣis researched life through proper nourishment, movement, and breath. Modern science understands breath but not the ten prāṇas, the subtle life forces that yogis discovered. Prāṇa is … read more »
How to be successful in practicing Paschimottanasan
Mastering difficult postures like Paścimottānāsana requires consistent daily practice.The body and brain must learn new movements through repetition, creating necessary neural pathways. Mental visualization aids this process but cannot replace physical practice. Initial inability often stems from mental blockages like fear or the belief … read more »
We all are One
The selection of yoga teachers depends on your practice and ability to perform advanced postures, not on the master.Mother Nature gives abundantly after long preparation, just as you must practice for months to give your knowledge in these two weeks. Practice makes perfect; stopping makes everything wild again. You must analyze yourself physically and … read more »
The Three Types of Karma and the Law of Cause and Effect
Karma is understood through three types: the stored accumulation, the active destiny of this life, and the fresh actions created now.The vast store of past karmic seeds is not experienced all at once. At the moment of death, one's strongest attachments and desires determine which handful of seeds becomes active for the next life; this is … read more »
Gurupurnima from Jadan
Guru Pūrṇimā is a time for taking a spiritual resolution.The annual observance is likened to preparing a field for rain. One must ready the heart to receive the Guru's blessings, which will come for years. This preparation is an active endeavor. The result is born … read more »
Knowledge and Self-Realization
The spiritual journey requires a living master and connection to one's authentic lineage.Self-realization is the final merging of the individual self into the universal Self. Intellectual knowledge of it differs from the lived experience. A story illustrates this: a disciple, seeing his guru afflicted, doubted his divinity. The … read more »
Practice from Wellington with MM Vivekpuri
The body is the foundation for calming the mind.A restless mind creates a restless body, just as boiling water makes a pot shake. Yoga aims to still these thought waves, citta-vṛtti, to reveal the true self within. Directly calming the mind is difficult, so … read more »
I am a human
The moon's phases govern our body's biorhythms, influencing hormones, nerves, and emotional balance.Within the 72,000 nerves, three principal channels—Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā—affect body, mind, and consciousness. The left nostril connects to emotions, the right to intellect and creativity, and the central nerve to consciousness. These channels intersect … read more »
The Essence of Prayer and the Supreme Goal
The supreme reality is formless, nameless consciousness, the source of all.Mantras connect us to this governing presence. Humans impose names and forms, like Kṛṣṇa or Jesus, but these are limited expressions of the one truth. This divine consciousness is beyond duality—beyond conflict of religion, culture, or … read more »
The Essence of Human Dharma
Human dharma is the specific duty and nature of a human being.A scorpion's nature is to sting, but a human's dharma is to save life, not to retaliate. We share basic activities like eating and sleeping with animals, but these are not our specific purpose. Our unique … read more »
Lead us from darkness to the light
Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of knowledge and the principle of the master and disciple.The word "Gu" means darkness and "Ru" means light, signifying the movement from ignorance to knowledge. This day commemorates the first sunlight touching the earth when it was lifted from the cosmic waters, representing illumination. It … read more »
Be careful with your sankalpa shakti
Satsa g is the essential vessel for crossing the ocean of worldly existence.In this age, true spiritual gathering is rare, while material attainments are common. Human birth is for purifying sin and earning merit to attain liberation, which requires a generous heart and selfless action. Observe the suffering … read more »
The day I met Holy Guruji
A soul's descent into this world is a divine selection based on past spiritual discipline, not personal choice.The practice of yoga burns the seeds of karma, preventing rebirth. A self-realized being acts in the world without generating new karma, as darkness cannot touch light. Such a soul may be destined to return for … read more »
You have everything, what are you searching for
The relationship between a master and disciple is the foundation of spiritual transmission.A true master embodies unwavering discipline and radiates a transformative presence that draws sincere seekers. The path demands complete surrender, rigorous training, and the endurance of hardship, all infused with the master's boundless love and mercy. … read more »
What you give with love is worth more than any money
Kuṇḍalinī is the coiled energy of consciousness, symbolized by the circle which contains all creation.Everything in the universe is round, from planets to drops of water, representing the completeness of zero, or Pūrṇa. This energy is our inherent potential and destiny, stored as latent impressions from many lives. A true … read more »
Concentrate all your energy on your aim
The path from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga requires spiritual education and strong families.Modern education pushes humans away from spirituality, and without it, we become like animals. Religion represents the universe's unchanging principles and develops our best qualities. We must respect our elders, as serving them is divine service. … read more »
Let us become the example
Yoga is a universal science of body, mind, and soul for health and harmony, uniting rather than dividing.It is not a dogma or sport but a practical path accessible to all, requiring consistent practice. Its widespread adoption reflects a global recognition of its benefits for individual and societal well-being. However, its essence risks … read more »
Iccha Shakti
The power of wish must be guided by discernment.Whatever you wish is possible, but you must know what you are wishing for. A wish is desire, encompassing all worldly and spiritual aims. Before expressing a wish, know its nature, for once fulfilled, you cannot … read more »
How Kaliyuga will change
The transition from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga is an awakening of consciousness, rooted in divine lineage and parental duty.Our spiritual lineage is named for the Alaknanda River, the abode Alakāpurī, and the Al Capuri cave, evidenced by the miraculous Devapurījī. The shift to Satya Yuga is not destruction but a change in awareness, where … read more »
Guru Purnima Satsang
Guru Pūrṇimā is a remembrance of the sacred relationship between the self and the Self.This tradition honors the guru, who imparts spiritual life and guides one to the true treasure within. The disciple offers homage, and the guru gives blessings. The full moon symbolizes purity and completeness. The sun represents … read more »
Practicing Khatu Pranam
The practice of Khatu Pranam integrates physical postures with holistic well-being.The blissful posture, Ananda Asana, is for relaxation without fear. Research into posture names reveals their origins in nature. The sequence draws inspiration from a place known for its colorful, cool stones and an atmosphere of … read more »
Surrender expands your limits
Yoga is a holistic science for achieving moksha, or absolute freedom from all bondage.The International Day of Yoga, celebrated globally, promotes a common protocol including prayer, asanas, pranayama, and meditation, aiming for universal welfare. Yoga's goal is not merely physical health but infinite bliss, knowledge, and power. This is … read more »
Yog means union
Yoga is the union of the individual soul with the supreme consciousness.This principle is as ancient as existence itself, not merely a practice of postures or breath. A significant global recognition occurred with the United Nations declaring an International Day of Yoga. This marks a pivotal moment, … read more »