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The Art of Chutney and the Culture of the Home
A practical introduction to making chutney and understanding spices.Preparing chutney involves grinding whole spices on a stone to release their natural oils and flavors. Select spices according to the vegetable and desired taste, such as ajwain, coriander seeds, mustard, black pepper, chili, turmeric, cumin, … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Nova Gorica
Peace is the way, and health is its foundation.We are incarnations of peace, meant to bring peace to the entire universe, including within ourselves. The ancient Vedas teach peace for earth, water, herbs, atmosphere, and cosmic consciousness. True peace requires ending the inner war. … read more »
Public lecture about Kumbha Mela, Zagreb
The Kumbha Melā offers a glimpse into eternal wisdom.Sanskrit is a language that engages the whole mind, connecting to ancient knowledge. India gave birth to languages, spirituality, and education. The Kumbha Melā originates from the churning of the cosmic ocean, from which emerged fourteen … read more »
A Gathering in Devotion and Discipline
The program begins with devotional singing followed by a disciplinary practice.A bhajan is sung, emphasizing concentration on the Guru's feet as the source of fortune. The cycle of birth and death is deleted only through meditation and repeating the divine name. Life passes from childhood play … read more »
The Path of Kriyā: Practice, Renunciation, and Realization
The path of Kriyā Yoga requires lifelong practice, renunciation, and discipline to attain health, happiness, and self-realization.Yoga is the practical union of all bodily functions. Neglecting practice leads to stress and illness, while consistent practice makes one a master. True happiness, or sukha, is a perfect, problem-free state attained not through material … read more »
Spirituality and Religion: The Rivers and the Ocean
The seminar's subject is spirituality and religion, aiming to develop spirituality.Ancient texts speak of one universal God. Spirituality is the ocean where all religious rivers meet. It is discovering one's self and relation to the Creator. All creation emanates from one single element, Brahman. Analyze the … read more »
The Action of the Soul: Understanding Kriya
Kriya is the action of the soul.The word combines "kri" for action and "ya" for the soul. Patañjali defines Kriya Yoga as having three parts: tapas, svādhyāya, and Īśvara Praṇidhāna. Tapas involves purifying and strengthening the senses through techniques like the Haṭha … read more »
Nirguna and saguna, Strilky
The path from form to the formless is the journey of spiritual wisdom.The Upaniṣads are the gospel, the direct words of the master heard by the disciple sitting near. Only the words of a master who has realized the formless Brahman are true Guru Vākya. These words are … read more »
A Heart Touched by Grace
The Guru's message awakens the soul through grace and devotion.A special energy arises from gathering with the Guru and saints. This energy is felt in places of pure devotion, like a temple where hope radiates from every offering. Bathing in sacred waters becomes a purification, … read more »
Swamijis evening Satsang, Jadan, India
Holy festivals awaken universal happiness and consciousness.All Vedic festivals spread happiness worldwide. They aim to awaken inner joy, brotherhood, forgiveness, respect, tolerance, and love. These celebrations are for everyone—children, women, families, and even animals and nature. The beauty of God is seen … read more »
Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang, Jadan, India (2/2)
Live webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram Education and Research Centre Jadan, Distr.Pali, Rajasthan , India on 1st of March 2010.
The Eternal Wisdom of India and the Victory of Truth
The eternal wisdom of India reveals the universe's truths.Ancient yogis and sages from this holy land discovered universal knowledge through direct experience and astral travel. They researched the soul's journey, declaring the microcosm reflects the macrocosm. They identified 8.4 million life forms and four … read more »
The Eternal Science of the Soul
The eternal science of the soul was revealed by the ancient sages.They researched the universe and declared that what exists in the cosmos exists within the human body. They brought forth astronomy, astrology, and the concept of endless universes. They revealed the individual soul, its journey through … read more »
Mahamandaleshwar Inauguration of Swami Jasraj Puriji
Today marks the sacred installation of a foreign-born disciple as a Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara, a historic first for this tradition.We begin with invocations for auspiciousness and the removal of all obstacles. This gathering celebrates the propagation of Sanātana Dharma across the world. The honoree, born abroad, has tirelessly spread Vedic culture. Such ceremonies occur to … read more »
Welcoming the new Mahamandaleshwar
A sacred assembly celebrates the bestowal of the title of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara.This event is a profound honor for the district and the nation, symbolizing the spread of dharma and peace. The elevation is not a worldly achievement but a recognition of spiritual merit and dedication to the … read more »
The Essence of Human Life and Spiritual Education
Human life is for self-realization.The individual soul journeys through cycles of birth and death, bound by karma. The universal Ātmā is eternal and free. Realizing "I am Ātmā" ends this cycle. Intellect is the tool for this realization, requiring right … read more »
The Dream of King Janaka and the Nature of Reality
The nature of reality is examined through the dream of a king.Demonic energy can enter a person, making thoughts and actions cruel. A king dreamed of a prolonged and devastating war where he witnessed great suffering among his soldiers, whom he saw as his own children. He … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (24/28)
Nāḍī Yoga is a powerful path for spiritual development and self-realization.Nāda, or sound, leads consciousness toward cosmic awareness. Initial sounds like waterfalls or bees are physiological, linked to blood circulation. Ten subsequent sounds belong to the ten indriyas. The process advances as prāṇa and apāna unite … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (23/28)
The highest religion is service to the needy and poor.Karma yoga, action performed selflessly for all beings, burns the seeds of past karma. The future rests with children, who are like clay shaped by parents. Parents must provide spiritual education, love, and guidance, not merely … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (21/28)
Purification of the inner vessel is essential for spiritual progress.The four inner instruments must be cleansed: the greedy, restless, thieving mind; the intellect that can be swayed negatively; the fluctuating consciousness; and the ego. When these dominate, development is impossible. Impurities, distractions, and the veil … read more »
The Essence of Nāda Yoga
The subject is Nāḍī Yoga, the yoga of the primordial sound.The formless supreme consciousness, Parabrahma, first manifests as Nāda, the cosmic resonance. This resonance generates light, Jyoti, then form and the alphabet, Akṣara Brahma, from which Śabda, the manifest sound, emerges. The elements—space, air, fire, water, … read more »
Webcast from Dungog - Nada Yoga, Australia (14/28)
The Supreme is sound, the resonance within every atom and our own heartbeat.True relatives are those who understand this divine resonance, not those bound by selfish relations of need and complaint. The heart works loyally from the womb, yet one often fails to understand or listen to its … read more »
The Nature of Destiny and the Ego's Downfall
Destiny is shaped by karma, and the ego's defiance cannot alter it.Our inner climate of thoughts and emotions constantly changes, reflecting a broader disharmony with nature. Yoga is the eternal principle that reunites us with our origin, harmonizing existence. The soul transmigrates through forms according to its … read more »
The Path of the Siddhas: Understanding Śakti Pīṭha, Siddha Pīṭha, and Spiritual Obstacles
The origin of yoga practice is from Siddha Pīṭha, the holy seats of great saints, distinct from Śakti Pīṭha, the pilgrimage sites born from the Divine Mother's form.The divine play of Śiva and Śakti is a lesson for the intellect; misunderstanding leads to suffering. Siddhis, or miraculous powers, arise for yogis as obstacles. Using them from ego pulls one back into the cycle … read more »
The Light of Guru Pūrṇimā and the Dawn of a New Year
Guru Pūrṇimā celebrates the light of the cosmic Self and the dawn of a new calendar year.Time is counted from the creation by Sadāśiva, but we use calendars for convenience. This day combines the full moon, Jupiter's day, and new year's eve, forming a potent spiritual constellation. Guru Pūrṇimā honors the first … read more »
The Four Pillars of Life and the Path of Yoga
Spirituality is the exclusive, positive energy sustaining the universe, while this mortal world is defined by birth and death.Ancient knowledge, the Veda, is a complete science of existence, containing insights modern research has yet to match. The current age, Kali Yuga, is marked by hybridization and a loss of natural purity, creating great hardship. … read more »
The Essence and Power of Anuṣṭhāna
Anuṣṭhāna is a spiritual discipline performed to fulfill wishes, achieve goals, or foster spiritual development.It often involves fasting on specific days, like Mondays or full moon days, as planetary positions influence life. The nine planets balance each other, akin to chakras balancing the soul. Your destiny is fixed, but constellations … read more »
Webcast from Dungog, Australia (4/28)
God is one, formless and nameless, belonging to all.Humans create forms and names, leading to duality and conflict. An altar provides a personal space to offer love and find peace. Both worship of a personal and an impersonal God are valid, though a personal … read more »
The Divine Flame: Śiva Jyoti and the Path of Self-Realization
The beginning of yoga is Śiva, the self-manifested cosmic consciousness and light of life.This Śiva Jyoti is the universal light appearing through its own will. It manifests through the five living elements: space, fire, water, air, and earth. The individual soul is a spark of that cosmic Self. Through … read more »
Webcast with Sadhvi Shanti
The Jadan Ashram hospital project and the spiritual lineage are discussed.A hospital in rural Rajasthan now operates, beginning with a dental department. An eye camp revealed a critical need, as many become blind unable to afford a 30-euro operation. The Guru Paramparā lineage transmits yoga's light … read more »
Webcast from Blue Mountains, Australia (2/28)
Welcome to this retreat in a pure, natural setting.The program offers three paths: a Kriyā group for initiated vegetarians, a general Yoga and Daily Life program with mantra initiation, and a youth program. This time is for inner inquiry, not for gossip or criticism. … read more »
A Message of Peace from Aotearoa
A message of peace from Aotearoa, sharing the legacy of Parihaka's passive resistance.My ancestors, led by Te Whiti and Tohu, chose to share land and not fight when faced with invasion in 1881. They removed survey pegs and were arrested, embodying a philosophy of peace. Their message, symbolized … read more »
Satsang at Raumati ashram (3/4)
The eternal Sanātana Dharma is the root of all religions and sciences, believing in one universal, formless God called Brahman.This cosmic consciousness and the individual consciousness are ultimately one. The universe emanated from a divine will through the sacred sound Aum. The true Self is immortal and unchanging like space, while the soul is a … read more »
The Law of Karma and the Path to Liberation
The law of karma governs all action and its inevitable result.Every deed, conscious or unconscious, yields a corresponding fruit. The human intellect allows us to discern our actions and choose wisely, unlike other creatures bound by instinct. From birth, karma accumulates like a growing snowball, creating … read more »
Satsang at Wellington ashram (2/4)
The practice of mantra and the path of integral yoga lead to realization.Mantra practice has five levels: writing, audible chanting, inward chanting, mental repetition, and spontaneous subconscious repetition. This ajapā state purifies karma and consciousness, eventually working through all levels of mind. Bhajan and kīrtan are forms of … read more »
Webcast from Vep (HU) (1/4)
The spiritual path begins with an innate thirst for wisdom, cultivated from childhood observation and shaped by early influences.Consciousness develops through duality, discerning likes and dislikes. Children observe parents and the world, forming intellect and will. Parental conflicts create subconscious impressions carried into adulthood. Spiritual understanding is often introduced young, but later corrupted by … read more »
Kraft der Meditation, Theorie und Praxis
Meditation is the path to self-realization.Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness. The mortal body contains the immortal soul, which accumulates karma through actions. Beyond the individual soul is the Ātma, the universal Self. Ātma is eternal, unborn, … read more »
Weekend seminar in Strilky (CZ) (1/4)
Discipline and devotion are the path to realization, not mere theory or dreaming.Yoga requires strict, uncompromising practice under a master's guidance for a long time. Doubt is a minor crack that creates major problems, and temptation is a heavy obstacle. Many possess wisdom but fail to apply it … read more »
The Foundation of Daily Spiritual Practice: Nitya Karma and Prayer
Spiritual development is founded upon daily practice, known as Nitya Karma.This encompasses specific spiritual actions performed each day. Upon waking, one greets the altar and offers a prayer for guidance. The daily routine, including personal care, work, yoga practices, and mantra repetition, constitutes this essential discipline. … read more »
The Wondrous Coach: Spirituality, the Body, and Satsaṅg
Spirituality is the duty of a pure life, not mere prayer.It requires action for the world's benefit, as human life carries unique responsibility. Dharma is obligation; protecting it ensures it protects you. All spiritual achievement occurs only through the physical body, which is your sole instrument … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 3 - Part 1
A systematic practice of the third level of Yoga in Daily Life.Begin with Om chants, relaxation, and full yoga breathing to calm and oxygenate the body. Proceed through specific asanas, starting with dynamic movements from a kneeling position to increase spinal flexibility and strengthen core muscles. Practice … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 2 - Part 2
The practice of Yoga in Daily Life continues systematically from Level Two, beginning with relaxation and progressing through specific āsanas and prāṇāyāma.A session starts with three Oṁ chants and deep relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, consciously releasing tension from toes to forehead. The full yoga breath is practiced, coordinating a three-part wave with movement. The āsana sequence includes … read more »
6th Mahasamadhi anniversary of Holy Guruji
Devotion's essence is found in the company of saints and the discourse of sacred stories.The primary devotion is satsang, association with the holy. Listening to the words of saints transforms life. One must imprint these words upon the heart. From all the discourse, take at least one word and hold … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 2 - Part 1
The practice advances to the second level of āsanas and prāṇāyāma.Level two introduces seventeen postures, beginning and ending on the floor with standing poses in between. This level engages the real practice of āsana. Each posture follows a sequence: start from a position of concentration, move … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 6
A guided yoga practice integrates physical postures, breath, and relaxation to harmonize body and mind.Begin by finding a comfortable seated position and chanting Om to center awareness. Systematically relax each body part while deepening the breath. Practice full yoga breath by consciously guiding inhalation and exhalation through the abdomen, chest, … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 4
A systematic yoga practice integrates relaxation, breath, and movement to purify and harmonize the body and mind.Begin by lying down to relax each body part sequentially, releasing tension with each exhalation. Observe the natural breath without influencing it. The full yoga breath combines abdominal, chest, and clavicular breathing into a single wave. … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 3
A morning yoga practice guides the body and mind through relaxation, breath, and movement.Begin by chanting Oṁ to purify the atmosphere. Lie down and consciously relax every part of the body from the toes to the crown of the head. Observe the natural breath. Practice the three components of … read more »
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 2
A morning yoga practice guides the body and breath toward relaxation and awareness.Begin by lying down, consciously relaxing each part of the body from the toes to the head. Observe the natural breath, then consciously deepen it into a full yogic wave moving from abdomen to chest. Coordinate … read more »
Morning Sādhānā: Relaxation and Initial Āsanas
Morning sādhānā begins with relaxation and conscious breathing, followed by gentle physical exercises.Start in Ānanda Āsana, relaxing the entire body from toes to head. Coordinate movement with breath, feeling tension release with each exhalation. Practice full yogic breathing, directing the wave from abdomen to chest to collarbones. This … read more »
Webcast from Dubai (UAE)
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, a principle of balance as old as the endless universe itself.It is the union of individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness. This practice is not merely physical exercise but a systematic path to harmony and health. The human form, distinguished by intellect, is the opportunity to … read more »