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How To Purify Our Koshas
The path purifies the five sheaths through selfless action and devotion.Walking to a temple or holy place transforms physical energy into spiritual positivity. This journey awakens the heart and brow centers, creating awareness of past mistakes carried as karmic weight. Selfless service, like feeding the hungry … read more »
The Truth Is Very Hard To Digest
The essence of all practice is bhakti, the simple truth for crossing the ocean of suffering in this age.Ancient sages contemplated life's deepest questions without modern comforts, developing the science of yoga as their blessing for future generations. The core problem is moha, the attachment that binds the soul. This ocean of worldly existence … read more »
New Year Blessing from Nepal
The Ānandamaya Kośa is a crossroads presenting a choice.The five sheaths constitute the human temple. True beauty lies in spiritual qualities like devotion and discipline, which transform the inner instrument and allow the soul to feel joy. At the crossroads, the path of ascent … read more »
Amrit Sagar - Ocean of Immortality
The journey is from the sheath of intellect to the sheath of bliss.The Vijñānamaya Kośa is the light which is the source of every light. When it is full of that light, the Ānandamaya Kośa becomes an ocean of nectar. The individual self then exists in that supreme … read more »
Everyone Wants To Be Happy
The pursuit of happiness and the avoidance of suffering is the fundamental drive of all beings.This search is conducted through the five sheaths that constitute the human being. The physical body, the Annamaya Kośa, seeks comfort and freedom from pain. The energy body, the Prāṇamaya Kośa, requires vitality, which can be … read more »
Satsang with Swamiji from Nepal
The vijñānamaya kośa is nourished by two types of knowledge: aparāvidyā and parāvidyā.Aparāvidyā pertains to the material world and human science, providing comfort and development, such as in medical technology. Parāvidyā is the higher knowledge that awakens in the pure heart, reading the hidden powers within. Translating sacred … read more »
Seva And Ahimsa Is Love
Service, or Karma Yoga, is the holistic practice that purifies all five sheaths of being.It requires integrating Jñāna, Bhakti, and Rāja Yoga. Merely being vegetarian is insufficient for the Annamaya Kośa; true ahiṃsā is love for all creatures and extends to protecting nature from human destruction like deforestation, pesticides, and … read more »
Practice Humbleness
Two kinds of knowledge exist: Aparāvidyā and Parāvidyā.Aparāvidyā is worldly knowledge for a comfortable life, but it is temporary and vanishes after death. Parāvidyā is the spiritual science leading to liberation and supernatural powers. It is attained through discipline, practice, and the Guru's … read more »
Peace should come first within us
Christmas is a time for peace, family, and spiritual devotion.Personal memories of the day vary by climate and culture, yet the universal theme is gathering with loved ones in joy. Spiritually, it commemorates the birth of Jesus, whose message of peace, love, and forgiveness is … read more »
Our Mind Can Turn Everything Up Side Down
The mind is a garden to be cultivated and an ocean to be navigated.It operates through layers, coordinating conscious awareness with subconscious memories. This mental body is powerful and changeable, capable of uprooting spiritual progress through restless thoughts and emotions. The ultimate truth is not found in the external, … read more »
The way, we are able to reach the God
Yoga is the divine science for purifying the layers of being and realizing oneness.Human life is rare, and we are here as protectors, not destroyers. The goal is to awaken the divine energy within, not the negative forces that lead to suffering. Yoga is the ancient first science, a … read more »
Jadan Ashram Presentation
The Śiva Mandir in Jadan Āśram is a pilgrimage of sacred symbols connected to the Kedārnāth Jyotirli ga.Kedārnāth is a northern Himalayan abode of Śiva. This temple's origin links to the Pāṇḍavas and the Guru lineage, which brought Śiva's yoga from the Himalayas to Rajasthan. A special stone outside, inscribed "Bhagavān Śrī Kedārnāthjī," … read more »
Atha Yoga Anushasanam
Annapūrṇā is the divine mother who nourishes all creation through seeds, grains, and water.The soul descends from the astral plane, uniting with earth through water, which sustains all life. Consciousness enters vegetation through sunlight and moonlight. The human body is a precious vehicle for the soul, equipped with mind … read more »
The science of pranayama
The science of prāṇa and the system of Yoga and Daily Life lead to health and spiritual realization.All paths lead to the one essence. The classical prāṇāyāma techniques are Pūrak (inhalation), Rechak (exhalation), and Kumbhak (retention). Breath is like a battery sustaining life; prāṇāyāma aims to recharge it, purify the body, and extend … read more »
The Foundation of Seva: From Action to Realization
The foundation of spiritual life is selfless service, or seva.A walk prompts reflection on two decades of development, all stemming from this single activity. True selfless action is rare, as many lack the capacity or opportunity to serve continuously. Service is a key agenda in … read more »
We can not divide the Love
Yoga is the universal science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for liberation and self-realization.It is not a cult, magic, or a single religion; it is the foundation from which all spiritual paths emerge. All saints and incarnations practiced yoga, which is union and harmony. The human tendency to create … read more »
Stillness is in the centre
The radiance of the divine name and the gesture of silence illuminate the path.A master's legacy lives through teachings, bhajans, and images. These pictures are tools to transcend form, each radiating a different quality for connection. One essential image shows a specific mudrā with the index finger. This finger's … read more »
Live bhajans from Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi celebration in Jadan
The Guru is the sole refuge and essential guide for liberation.Without the Guru, there is no awakening, no detachment, and no escape from ignorance. The Guru's grace alone cuts the cycle of birth and death and bestows liberation. The Guru is the father, mother, and the … read more »
Mahaprabuji is light
The light of Satyaloka removes darkness through the Satguru.Saints manifest in two ways: through divine incarnation or through achieved consciousness. The holy soul is formless but manifests in a human body for the sake of devotees. Satguru Dev comes from Satyaloka to bring the … read more »
Dedicated work for the Ashram
The sacred work is infusing every action with the consciousness of divine union.A task becomes spiritual when performed with the perspective of contributing to something greater. Three individuals may perform identical work, yet only one who sees they are building a cathedral finds true satisfaction. This attitude transforms … read more »
The benefit of giving
The essence of selfless service is found in giving without expectation.A village function celebrated the opening of a grain house for birds, embodying a tradition of care for all beings. This practice extends to feeding birds daily, maintaining shelters for cattle, and offering the first chapati … read more »
A Tour of Jadan Ashram
A tour of an ashram reveals its multifaceted life.The central project is a stone Oṃ building for yoga and spiritual practice, housing a sacred Samādhi and a Śiva temple. This place is a global center for yoga education, where visitors immerse in practice and … read more »
Be humble
A reminder on the spiritual path and perseverance.Today marks a sacred observance, prompting reflection on the teachings and grace received. The journey requires humble application of the guidance given. Challenges arise not from the path itself but from the ego's resistance. A story … read more »
Satsang on the occasion of the 48. anniversary of Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi
The Guru Tattva is the highest divine principle, balancing the eternal truth and the illusory world.This principle incarnates in two ways: the Nimittāvatāra appears in specific times to protect dharma and liberate souls, while the Nityāvatāra is an ever-present manifestation. The individual soul originates from the pure realms but becomes enveloped … read more »
Mahaprabhuji is living inside of us
The living presence of the master is found within the heart.Connection to the divine lineage is not immediate but unfolds through devotion and experience. A personal relationship with God is practical and concrete, offering guidance and care. The master appears in the form the devotee needs, … read more »
Mantras and sanskrit slokas
Mantras and ślokas are powerful spiritual tools.They originate from universal vibrations, first recorded in the Vedas by ancient sages. Sanskrit is the language of these vibrations, equally engaging both brain hemispheres. Mantras are potent sound vibrations that influence the fundamental energy of … read more »
Satsang from Strilky on the occasion of Mahaprabuji Mahasamadhi
India is celebrated as the spiritual heart of the world, a land of unity in diversity where many religions and ways of life coexist.Its culture is currently under threat from external materialistic influences, requiring protection. The glory of India is extolled in a devotional hymn, which praises it as a sacred land greater than heavenly realms because it is … read more »
It is easy to get upset
The heart of satsang is found in the shared joy and understanding cultivated through bhajan and spiritual practice.Teaching children to sing and play instruments like the dholak and manjira plants a seed for their entire lives, enabling them to participate in a beautiful cultural tradition. This skill allows them to join village satsangs, … read more »
Life of Mahaprabuji
A gathering celebrates the divine incarnation Mahāprabhujī.His life was a complete manifestation from birth, unlike saints who achieve enlightenment through seeking. He taught through his presence and bhajans, not scholarly texts. The Līlā Amṛta records his life, continually growing with new stories … read more »
Recognizing good qualities
The inner gallery is about displaying our inherent spiritual qualities.Children in a school initially showed no urge to draw, their self-expression latent. Providing display boards unleashed a continuous flood of personal artwork. This illustrates a universal principle: spirituality, expressed through compassion and action, requires acknowledgment … read more »
Worship Lord Shiva
The essence of worship is the offering of one's entire being to the divine.Every soul is born with a spiritual aim but forgets it, seeking happiness in the impermanent world. The solution is to seek the permanent, to seek God, who is formless and within. Ignorance obscures this inner … read more »
Speaking out about our master
The most important principle is "I am not the doer"; the greatest danger is the ego.The teacher's life must exemplify the principles taught. The relationship with students must be pure love, free from selfish motivation or attachment. The connection to the divine requires a specific channel, which is the master. Personal … read more »
Find the cause of your problems, Part 1
The discipline of observation is a spiritual and practical guide for self-knowledge.A physiotherapist assesses by asking specific questions to find a cause, often a small, accumulated habit. This method is directly applicable to yoga and spiritual practice. One must observe one's own actions and reactions to learn. … read more »
What Is Love?
Love is a fundamental power, with both conditional human forms and an unconditional divine essence.Love is a positive emotion that, like all emotion, can narrow awareness yet also grants immense strength. We first experience it as essential nourishment in childhood. Human love evolves through relationships with family, friends, and partners, … read more »
Bharat Is The Holy Land
Bharat is the holy land where divine incarnations and sages manifested.Its soil is sacred, a place of austerity where every village is a tapobhumi and every individual reflects the divine. Self-realization is realized here; all sages hope to incarnate on this soil. Spiritual practice performed here … read more »
Love, Serve, Meditate and Realize
Life is given to serve, meditate, love, and realize.The goal is to achieve Brahman and escape the cycle of rebirth. This requires abandoning laziness and professional ego, for you will leave this world empty-handed. True prosperity, Śrī, is spiritual wealth and wisdom. The path … read more »
Festivals remind us to share
Culture connects humanity through festivals, traditions, and a shared spiritual root.Festivals maintain social relations and remind us of our heritage. All cultures originate from one eternal principle, Sanātana Dharma, like branches from a single tree. Humans uniquely carry a debt to five sources: parents, the divine … read more »
This is it. Voices from the Ashram
The ashram is a place of intensive learning and self-discovery where life is both beautiful and demanding.Students engage in a holistic routine of yoga, meditation, study, and selfless service. The environment fosters deep self-inquiry and the facing of inner weaknesses. The presence of saints and the holy land of India provide a … read more »
Mahasamadhi Day of Sri Swami Madhavananda Ji
The Guru is the supreme refuge and the source of all grace.The world and the body do not move with the living being; only consciousness moves. The company of saints purifies the soul and removes all attachments. When the spiritual guide sleeps, the nation sleeps; one must … read more »
Go slowly but continuously
The spiritual path is a narrow journey requiring a guide.As long as you are on the path, you have not reached the destination. The Guru is the navigator, warning and guiding through life's curves. The path is narrow, dark, and slippery with temptations. Without the … read more »
Only Love Can Lead You
Clarity gives life meaning; its absence creates complication and suffering.Human life faces two situations. Ignoring past karmas allows them to torment you later. Awakening these dormant seeds makes life turbulent and hard to master. This turbulence often increases when one begins spiritual practice through prayer, … read more »
Closing Satsang from Diwali seminar
The Guru is the eternal divine principle, identical to the Ātmā within all.The apparent difference is only in the brightness of awareness. The Guru incarnates from compassion to re-establish Dharma and liberate souls from suffering, which stems from ignorance of our true, non-separate nature. The darśan of the … read more »
Maharishi Valmiki and Swami Tulsidasji
The Rāmāyaṇa's origin lies with its sages, Vālmīki and Tulsīdāsa.Vālmīki was a bandit transformed by Nārada's guidance. Through austerity and chanting, he attained realization. Witnessing a hunter kill a bird, his grief spontaneously formed the first śloka verse. Brahmā then instructed him to compose Rāma's … read more »
Master and Disciple
The sacred bond between master and disciple is the path from darkness to light.The first gurus are mother and father, forming a complete, confident personality through early responsibility and love. When this foundation is missing, children develop fear and insecurity. The teacher then imparts knowledge, but the relationship differs … read more »
Satsang from Strilky - Diwali
The festival of Dīvālī celebrates the victory of light over darkness and the incarnation of divine light.Dīvālī, meaning a chain of lights, is an ancient festival of harmony, peace, and joy. It symbolizes the destruction of ignorance by the light of knowledge and the inner light of the soul. The celebration marks … read more »
Find the way to the light
The light of truth is the Brahman, present in all creation.We exist in an ocean of ignorance, which breeds suffering, fear, and emotions like anger and jealousy. These arise from the darkness of not knowing the truth. The intellect struggles, mistaking fleeting joy for the supreme … read more »
The Light of Diwali and Joy of Life
Diwali is the festival of light, celebrating the victory of divine consciousness over ignorance.This light represents love, wisdom, and our true nature. God incarnates to protect dharma and all creatures, embodying equal love for every being. Religion reunites through knowledge and love, leading to oneness. Spiritual festivals exist for … read more »
Diwali satsang from Jadan
The light of Diwali represents the divine illumination that dispels ignorance.Brahman itself is the light, which is truth, love, unity, and self-realization. All life moves toward light, just as a seed sprouts upward. Our inner self is this light, while ignorance is the darkness that leads … read more »
Swami Gajanand in Bratislava
Prāṇāyāma techniques are categorized into preparatory purification, classical methods, and other practices.Preparatory techniques like Nāḍī Śodhana and the six kriyās, including Kapālbhāti, purify the body for stronger prāṇāyāmas. Classical techniques include Bhastrikā, Ujjāyī, Brahmārī, Śītalī, Siddhakārī, Plāvinī, Mūrchā, and Sūrya Bheda. Nāḍī Śodhana purifies the blood and … read more »
Manipulating the Time is like Jetlag
The Vedas contain the eternal wisdom of cosmic time and the crisis of human memory.Cosmic time is measured in yugas according to eternal law. Human manipulation of time disturbs the entire planet's biorhythm. We are in Kali Yuga, a terrible age of suffering where discipline wanes. Memory fades because we … read more »