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Door of my heart
Life is governed by laws within every system, from the cosmos to the human body.Wherever a system exists, one must follow its inherent rules to maintain harmony. The primary life force within the body is prāṇa, a pure energy linking matter and consciousness that governs all functions. When prāṇa is … read more »
The four pillars of life
The interplay of Puruṣa and Prakṛti defines life's duties and stages.Prakṛti is nature, both the sustainable environment and an individual's inherent character, which can manifest as imbalance or disaster. Puruṣa signifies conscious action, or Puruṣārtha, which must be performed with discernment. This work is structured through … read more »
Realize the value of practice
Prāṇa revitalizes the brain, guided by the subtle energies of Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā.Citta vṛttis, the mind's modifications, are active in all states and dictate life's course. These vṛttis are not calmed by mere relaxation or meditation; such practices can instead strengthen them. True understanding requires systematic discipline from … read more »
By practising we can reach everything
The path requires steady practice, not mere theory.Many listen but do not practice, and too much knowledge creates ambition, making one forget the basics. Attempting to master every aspect of life separately is endless; mastering one thing leads to mastering all. Modern yoga … read more »
The science of cooking
True knowledge is an endless journey, not a destination to be measured.Self-realization is the ultimate goal, though its name varies across paths. The final result is revealed only at life's end, for the mind and senses are unreliable. Within each person exist both divine qualities and destructive … read more »
The roots of the human life
The embodiment of the Guru is the supreme blessing for the spiritual path.The human birth is the first blessing, followed by spiritual parents, friends who lead to good company, childhood spiritual awakening, and meeting a Satguru. The soul must be cared for, or temptations will consume its energy … read more »
God and bhaktas are in unity
The birth of a devotee is the glory of the earth, for they manifest the divine.Without devotees, God is unknown; without God, devotees are lost. One should aspire to give birth to a devotee, a giver, or a hero—not a beggar or a coward. Giving extends beyond material things to include … read more »
Lord Ganesha
Today is Gaṇeśa Caturthī, the incarnation day of Bhagavān Śrī Gaṇeśa.He is the first worshipped deity, preceding all others. His stories convey divine principles, not merely physical forms. Gaṇeśa was born to Pārvatī. While she bathed, he guarded her door. Śiva arrived and was barred entry. … read more »
Tratak and dharana
The practice of Trāṭak develops concentration.People often follow trends without logic, from diets to fashion, lacking the discipline of austerity and renunciation. A complete spiritual system requires faith and trust, built upon foundational restraints and observances. Without mastering these, one cannot … read more »
Tapasya leads to purity
Spiritual attainment requires the fiery discipline of tapasyā.In this age, following the path is difficult. We seek Self-knowledge, but our senses constantly pull us outward. Control of vision and desire is essential; this is tapasyā. It is the purifying fire of sustained practice, … read more »
We have to protect ourselves
A healthy life is founded upon education, discipline, and practical wisdom.To do good, one must first learn what is good. Life is a struggle between divine power, which grants freedom and fearlessness, and demonic power, which leads to bad habits and suffering. The primary duty is … read more »
Endure the challenges of life
A harmonious family life is the greatest blessing.Perfect understanding between husband and wife creates heaven on earth. Conversely, constant conflict makes life a horror. A devoted farmer had a wife violently opposed to spirituality. When thirty sādhus visited, he tricked her into believing … read more »
Hatha Yoga Techniques
Haṭha Yoga is a path to self-realization through balancing the body's energies.It is one of five yoga paths suited to different natures. The term "Haṭha" represents the dual forces of sun and moon, or Iḍā and Pi galā nāḍīs. The practice aims to harmonize these opposing energies … read more »
When sataguru comes to our door
The joy of a devotee is limitless when the true teacher arrives.Pure, selfless love is immeasurable, unlike constrained, selfish attachments. Consider a garden parched by drought; when rain finally comes, every plant rejoices with new life. That revitalizing energy is divine love. All creation follows a sustainable, … read more »
Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti is the sole refuge in the Kali Yuga.Human capacity for traditional discipline is lost; yama and niyama remain only in books. People are fragmented, unable to perform austeries or control their feelings. Only devotion remains as the one hope. Yet, both Bhakti and … read more »
The great saints Anushuya and Dattatreya
The divine path is revealed through faith and the preservation of sacred culture.Disciples arrive with various desires, yet knowledge alone is not perfection. The story of Anasūyā illustrates supreme faith. The gods Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva came to test her principle. Each was transformed into a child by … read more »
Six techniques of hatha yoga
Haṭha Yoga is the path of willpower and purification leading to the highest consciousness.The term haṭha signifies forceful will. This will manifests in four primary forms. A child's determined will is Bāl Haṭh. A woman's powerful will is Triyā Haṭh. A ruler's commanding will is Rājā Haṭh. A yogi's … read more »
Healthy way of fasting
The human body is a wondrous coach for spiritual journey.The full moon is a spiritually potent time for purification through disciplined fasting, which cleanses physical impurities and strengthens willpower. This body is pulled by the ten wild horses of the senses. The intellect acts as … read more »
Searching Brahmagyana
The inner path and the teacher's responsibility are defined by spiritual principles.Every individual possesses five layers, the pañca kośas, within which resides the jīvātmā. Final spiritual achievement is possible only through Guru Kṛpā. A Gurumukhī follows the guru's teachings and mantra, while a Manmukhī is enslaved by … read more »
Morning Satsang from Strilky Ashram
The inner sun of wisdom dawns when darkness disappears.The twelve mantras of Surya Namaskar align with the sun's twelve names and the day's blessings. At the highest consciousness, there is everlasting light beyond the sun and moon. The period before dawn is Brahmamuhurta, an … read more »
Yoga Nidra - sleep of the yogis
Yoga Nidrā is the sleep of the yogīs, a state of deep, aware relaxation distinct from ordinary sleep.This practice is a core part of the system, which has developed over five decades. The approach values quality and authenticity over popularity, maintaining techniques as taught without alteration. Instruction requires great care, trust, and should … read more »
Active and passive meditation
Meditation is active and passive.Active meditation is honest work done with love, such as observing nature. The desert teaches survival and minimizing needs. The mirage of a lake represents chasing an unreachable horizon in life; one must learn contentment. A … read more »
What makes our soul happy
The jīva, or soul, seeks lasting happiness beyond temporary worldly pleasure.All beings carry the divine light as the eternal jīva, which is life itself and never dies. The temporary life in the body is jīvan. Happiness and suffering belong to the jīva, not the physical form. … read more »
Sri Alakhpuriji Siddhapeeth Parampara
The science of yoga is an eternal light from the ancient seers, unchanged through all ages for human well-being.Its roots are in the Satya Yuga from the great saint Alakha, connected to the Himalayan Siddhapīṭha where the divine trinity resides. Creation begins with Svayambhū Śiva, with Viṣṇu as protector and Brahmā as the physical … read more »
Merging into light
Every day is a new birth, a glorious occasion for devotion.We mark an anniversary of a great saint's Mahāsamādhi. Sadness arises from attachment to form, not from the immortal Ātmā. All creation reveals divine beauty; negativity originates within our own judgment. Objects touched by a holy … read more »
He is all in one and one in all
The spiritual path requires unwavering dedication, not compromise.The science of Kriyā and all spiritual wisdom originates from Śiva, the one formless God who manifests as creation and, during Mahāpralaya, resolves all back into himself. Pure souls find refuge in Brahmaloka through devotion. The … read more »
Ceta Ceta Aba Jiva Agyani
Awake to the precious human opportunity for self-realization.The soul is consciousness. For countless lives it has slept, bound by the karma of the mind and body. This human life is a brief station. The train of time arrives and departs. Do not lose … read more »
Pray for the Ancestors
The continuity of spiritual practice and the duty to teach are essential.The Kriyā we practice comes from a single, ancient source of cosmic consciousness. Our path, developed over decades, now has thousands of teachers worldwide, ensuring its continuity. Yoga is not seasonal; it must be continuous to … read more »
The Measured Blessing and the Eternal Guru
Guru Pūrṇimā honors the eternal guru principle, the light of knowledge that dispels darkness.This light first touched the earth at creation, and it resides within all beings. The guru is that enlightened consciousness which guides from ignorance to wisdom, just as a teacher imparts skill and confidence. The physical … read more »
My Witness Is A Banyan Tree
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day for being in contact with the spiritual master and finding the Self.It is a day of accounting and renewal. This day allows one to be pure and free from worldly duties. It is a time to review the past year and make resolutions for the next. The … read more »
Program from Vep - 21
The six tastes form the basis for balanced living and proper digestion.These tastes—sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent—signal the body to prepare specific secretions for digestion. Health depends on consuming food one can properly digest, in the right quantity and quality. Eating improperly creates obstructions in … read more »
There Are Divine Energy In Mantra
The power of a name and the necessity of daily spiritual discipline define a life.A mantra is the divine name that brings the mind to rest, quenching its thirst like water. This name carries immense energy, outlasting mortal forms. Great saints are immortalized by their names, while negative figures are … read more »
Yoga Means Complete Balance
Yoga is union and balance with our inner self and surroundings.True health is the first wealth, enabling us to fulfill our dharma. The physical body, composed of five elements, is covered by layers called kośas. To purify these layers and let inner light shine, we practice … read more »
Energy centers in human body
The body is a perfect divine instrument for spiritual realization, containing subtle energy systems beyond current scientific understanding.Yoga science addresses consciousness itself, extending to the soul, unlike medicine which treats only physical and mental levels. This wisdom is transmitted through the master-disciple lineage of śruti and smṛti. The subtle body has energy channels … read more »
Learn Cooking To Turn Things Into Gold
Spiritual achievement requires integrated practice, not a single isolated path.Without devotion, one cannot perform selfless action. Without knowledge, one cannot practice devotion. Without discipline, one cannot pursue knowledge. Therefore, claiming to follow only devotion is a form of laziness. God instructs us to work. Exclusive, … read more »
Program from Vep -11
The path of dharma involves a final test that persists until the last moment.India is a holy land where divine radiance exists in every grain, affecting all who walk there, whether they perceive it or not. The Himalayas hold sacred sites like Satopanth and Svarga Rohiṇī, the door to … read more »
Program from Vep - 8, Hungary
The Maṇipūra chakra is the jeweled city and foundation of our life, nourishing and balancing all functions.'Maṇi' means jewel or pearl, and 'pūra' means city. This center is the source of the nectar, the amṛta. We are like a pigeon with an iron ball chained to its leg, seeing the light but … read more »
Program from Vep - 6, Hungary
The divine glance awakens the soul to its true purpose.From birth, one is guided by destiny, seeking fulfillment yet often remaining unhappy and restless. A moment arrives when something opens the inner space, revealing past efforts as fruitless and creating pollution that requires purification. Meeting … read more »
In The Search Of Nectar Of Immortality
The mythological churning for nectar is an inner reality.The devas and asuras exist within the body as positive and negative forces, struggling for governance. The individual soul wanders through ages on the waves of time. The ocean is the water element, constituting most of … read more »
The Whole Word Is One Family
A wave of spiritual awakening is emerging within global suffering.Conflict and disease cause immense hardship, yet a thirst for spirituality grows, especially among the youth recognizing the world as one family. For over four decades, the integrated system of yoga in daily life has provided … read more »
The Path of Authentic Yoga: From Āsana to Self-Realization
Authentic yoga is the path from primordial sound to self-realization.The entire creation originates from the divine sound Aum, which is the resonance that balances and maintains the universe. This Nāda Rūpa Parabrahma is the source of all knowledge and yoga. The human body is a … read more »
Prayers To Gurudev
The Divine Mother is the first form of God, and the Guru is that divine consciousness.Every day is Mother's Day. The Upaniṣad states: "Mātṛ Devo Bhava"—God is the mother first. See God as a merciful mother, not as a punisher. People die by their own karma, not by God's hand. Feel … read more »
Satsang From Sunshine Coast
Compassion is the foundation of dharma, and the Guru's grace is the light that liberates from fear and death.Without compassion, life is devoid of its true purpose. Fear, especially of death, prevents inner peace. The cycle of 8.4 million life forms is subject to death, but divine grace offers liberation before one is consumed. … read more »
Program from Brisbane
Divine incarnations and saintly guides appear to restore balance and grant liberation.Dharma and adharma exist in parallel until the great dissolution. When negative forces dominate, a purposeful divine descent occurs to protect righteousness and devotees. These descents are not constant but arise from necessity, like a government … read more »
A Gathering of Hearts and Wisdom
Yoga is the ultimate relationship, connecting all life to the Divine.A system like Yoga in Daily Life offers a scientific path for physical, mental, and spiritual development toward God-realization. True yoga, however, extends beyond technique to the cultivation of a God-centered life. The essence is to … read more »
Moksha Will Not Come Without Guru Kripa
Compassion is the root of righteousness and the foundation of spiritual life.The lives of holy figures demonstrate this. Mother Mary endured profound suffering, from giving birth in a stable to witnessing her son's crucifixion, yet maintained mercy. Similarly, the mother of Krishna suffered the loss of six … read more »
The Path to Direct Self-Realization
The path to direct self-realization is not an easy attainment.Great seers undertook immense effort and austerity to research the universe and the layers of existence within the body. Through systematic meditation and kriyā, one ascends through energy centers to perceive a light of knowledge and … read more »
Know Your Destiny
Action and destiny are intertwined through the universal law of karma.Everything in the universe is in motion, a constant cycle of action. Planets move, oceans breathe with the tides, and even metal expands and contracts. This is Kriyā. Humans, however, act outside natural limits through greed. … read more »
Awakening of Divine Love
The spiritual path progresses through life stages culminating in universal love and service.The householder stage concludes by handing possessions to grown children, entering the preparatory vānaprastha stage to learn renunciation. Complete renunciation defines the final sannyāsa stage, where one serves all creation as a single family. Divine love, … read more »
The Subtle Power Of Yoga
The universe is the endless resonance of the Supreme, whose glory transmits through every atom and soul.Life manifests into the mortal world through four doors: womb, egg, bark, and sweat. All beings in water, earth, and sky carry the divine light. The cosmic law of birth, growth, and death governs all, including … read more »