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Be the tool
The spiritual path requires surrendering the ego's claim of being the doer to become a tool of divine grace.A dog pulling a chariot mistakenly believes it carries the entire load itself. Similarly, Hanuman once thought his great deeds were his own doing. Rama then sent him on a difficult journey to deliver a ring … read more »
We got from Vishwaguruji pure knowledge
The knowledge received is pure and requires deep, patient digestion, not quick consumption.Revisiting teachings reveals new understanding as one changes through practice. Writing, especially transcribing mantras slowly, deepens absorption and calms the mind. Respect for sacred texts is essential, as the value one assigns dictates the benefit received. … read more »
Use your common sense!
Discern the true Guru's word from personal or misinterpreted statements.A teaching given to one individual in a specific context is not a universal command for all. Many use the phrase "Guru Vākya" to enforce personal wishes or to blackmail others, which is a misuse. Common … read more »
Bhajans from Slovenska Vas
The bhajan of the Name is profound adoration for the Guru, who is present as a divine manifestation.We offer repeated bows to those holy feet. This practice is not insignificant; it holds great depth and meaning. The song itself is a vehicle for this devotion. Its value lies in the reverence it expresses, … read more »
Tuma Sab Ke Dina Dayala
A bhajan reveals the devotee's singular lament and the nature of grace.The song addresses the Lord as Dindayāl, the merciful one to the suffering. A core line asks if the Lord, absorbed in divine bliss, has forgotten the supplicant. The devotee takes shelter, declaring the Lord as … read more »
On Shiva Purana Katha
Life presents two paths: one of the world and one to God.The worldly path, introduced by family and society, leads to suffering. The spiritual path, called Parmārth or Satsa g, leads to true bliss and God. Only the Sadguru introduces one to the world's creator, a truth … read more »
Always keep the distance
The world is a mirror for self-observation and correction.Instructions are given for our protection, like maintaining distance to help others effectively. Without distance, one can be pulled down, just as a swimmer can be drowned by what seemed a blanket but is a bear. … read more »
Dharma and Satsang
Dharma is one's essential duty.Each person has a specific role. The neighbor's path often seems easier, but shortcuts can lead to longer journeys. A sage repeatedly saved a drowning scorpion, accepting its stings. The sage's dharma was compassion; the scorpion's … read more »
Salutation to the Guru's lotus feet
A garland of offerings and blessings is presented through sacred verses and invocations.The recitation honors divine forms and the supreme principle pervading all worlds. The guru is saluted as the root of meditation, worship, mantra, and liberation. Prayers for peace are extended to all realms, beings, and deities. … read more »
How does Guru teach us?
Begin the morning with the resolution: "I am a human." This awareness is essential, as many live below human quality. A disciple in a forest wished to see people at a festival. His guru gave him a peacock feather, instructing him to look through it. … read more »
We need Gurudev
The disciple must never abandon the need for the guru or the teachings, for that is the gravest error.The guru is the principle that leads from ignorance to knowledge. This Guru Tattva is the essential diamond, not the physical form, yet it is embodied to provide tangible guidance. God aids the seeker by sending … read more »
The soul must go through all experience
The path moves from belief to inner strength through direct experience.Joy is essential for learning and practice. Yoga is a science, not a religion; it requires trust and practice, not dogma or blind belief. Personal experience creates a stable foundation, unlike belief which can be shaken. … read more »
Guru's Darshan is the most precious
The story of two pilgrims reveals the power of the guru's grace over ritual observance.They undertook a difficult journey to bathe in the Ganga, following a strict rule to only lodge with those who had bathed there. After two months of travel and hardship, they finally stayed at an ashram, … read more »
With the blessing of Gurudev everything is possible
The spiritual path is built upon a strong foundation of integrated practice.Three daughters embody distinct yogic approaches within one household. Gyānībāī uses wisdom to transform her family, measuring spiritual age from initiation. Sevābāī's selfless service, despite rejection, ultimately leads to abundance and the redemption of her persecutors. … read more »
Vishwaguruji is in all of us
True contentment is found in renunciation and devotion, not in worldly possessions.A contented sādhu, happy warming his food on a funeral pyre, desires nothing, not even a boon from Śiva. This illustrates that spiritual fulfillment requires no external gifts. Greed, envy, and ego destroy spiritual progress, causing … read more »
All pilgrim places are at the lotus feet of Gurudev
Human life is the highest birth, gifted with intellect and discrimination.Do not waste this precious opportunity. Among all associations, satsang is supreme. All pilgrimages and holy places reside within the Guru's lotus feet; with the Guru present, there is no need to search elsewhere. The Guru's … read more »
Our heart is very great
The primordial sound Oṁ connects all humanity through its varied pronunciations across traditions.Scriptures state the universe began with this sound. As it traveled, the vibration transformed into "Amen" and "Āmīn" in other faiths, revealing a universal connection. This symbol is a gift for all mankind. A restless mind … read more »
Celebration of the International Day of Yoga
Celebrating the International Day of Yoga highlights its global recognition and benefits.The day was established to make humanity aware of yoga's advantages for individual and collective well-being. The celebration includes demonstrations of physical postures for health, particularly for the spinal column. Practices like Vajrāsana and twisting exercises … read more »
Inaguration ceremony of Adyodhya Ram Tempel
The opening of the Rāma Temple in Ayodhyā marks a pivotal moment of spiritual and societal restoration.Many temples to Rāma exist, so its unique significance may not be immediately apparent. The common historical pattern involves conquerors destroying sacred sites to build their own. This resolution in India, however, was not achieved through … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji (2/2)
Awakening begins with the simple recognition of one's own humanity upon opening one's eyes.This awareness is the foundation. Placing one's feet on the earth connects one to the entire world. Taking water in hand reveals the divine essence present in all creation, from a single drop to the vast … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji (1/2)
The Guru is the sole means to cross the ocean of worldly existence.Without the Guru, no endeavor succeeds, no pilgrimage avails, and no liberation is possible. The Guru's grace alone removes darkness and bestows the light of knowledge. The devotee is a beggar at the divine door, yearning … read more »
The importance of the Om Ashram
The fruit of the eyes is to behold the divine.All beings possess eyes, but their true purpose is rarely fulfilled. That purpose is achieved when one sees the Lord. This ultimate result is attained by seeing the Gurudev upon the sacred land. You are fortunate … read more »
Bhajan singing on the Satsang
The human opportunity is singular; the mind must repeat the divine name.Surrender to the true Guru at whose feet all pilgrimages reside; he destroys doubts and bad qualities and grants liberation from worldly existence. Through his grace, one receives his vision and realizes the true Self. The … read more »
Remembrance of old disciples to their beginning
Devotees share stories of their first encounters with the spiritual path and teacher.These meetings often occurred during times of personal searching or societal change. Initial curiosity about yoga's physical aspects frequently opened a door to deeper spiritual understanding. The moment of receiving a personal mantra is consistently described … read more »
Kalash puja in the Om Ashram
Two consecration ceremonies are to be performed.The first is the Kalasha puja for the large vessel to be placed atop the shikhara. The second is the Prasada Puja or Vastu Purusha Puja, performed at the summit to please the deity of the … read more »
Jaya Ram!
The recitation of the Sundara Kāṇḍa, the beautiful fifth book of the Rāmāyaṇa, is performed to welcome Rāma to his temple.This section narrates Hanumān's journey to Lanka, his devotion, and his meeting with Sītā. It details his encounters with demons, his wise counsel to Vibhīṣaṇa, and the gathering of the monkey army. The core teaching is … read more »
Building the Ashram
This is our ashram, a place of being and bliss.We are all here together, sitting with sādhus and yogīs, and it is very good. The essence must be in our body. An ashram is our home. Understanding comes from above, from God to mother to … read more »
The materialized OM
A refreshing wind signals progress as we prepare for the temple's opening in four months, a short time when busy.The leader's presence accelerates the work, though daily changes are subtle until seen from afar. This completion is a divine achievement of a great vision, yet it is not an end but a step in perpetual … read more »
Webcast from Hungary
This gathering honors a dedicated organizer and his enduring spirit.He was a foundational figure who built a strong community and team. His work began by welcoming the teacher to this country and publishing the first local yoga text. He championed vegetarianism, emphasizing both health and … read more »
The world needs Yoga in Daily Life
This holy place contains everything needed, providing energy and peace.It is one of only two such places in the world. A great tree once stood here; now a single holy tree will be planted again. People travel from distant countries to be here, forming one … read more »
A Guru gives everything that we need
Without love, God will not come.Techniques are useless without devotion. A story illustrates this: a rich man's elaborate feast was rejected, while a poor devotee's offering of banana skins was joyfully accepted, for it was given with pure love. The sole … read more »
Don't wait to get Mantra
The essential importance of receiving a mantra and a spiritual name.Forgive my inability to sing; I come here to learn. I am humbled by your long histories with the Guru. In speaking with many, I find a surprising lack: some family members still believe they do … read more »
When I was a child
The path requires personal action and grace, not mere waiting.We strive to connect and become better, yet many wait for life to happen. True progress comes from engaging actively. A personal history illustrates this: a father's astrological prediction, a mother's concern, and encounters with spiritual … read more »
The love between Guru and disciple
Sādhanā brings our inner impurities to the surface for cleansing.This process reveals our faults like jealousy and anger, but practitioners possess the awareness and discernment to address them. Ego can be used positively as necessary willpower. We are not sinners but the divine ātmā. The … read more »
Bhajan evening in the Strilky Ashram
Awaken from the slumber of ignorance.Time is slipping away after countless sorrowful lifetimes. The human birth is a priceless diamond, not easily attained again. One wanders through existences trapped in illusion without the True Guru. Take refuge in the True Guru … read more »
Bhajans evening from the Strilky Ashram
The human body is a sacred shawl and a divine coach, given for a short time.The shawl is woven from the five elements on the wheel of the eight chakras, colored by the name of God. Fools soil it quickly, but saints keep it pure. The body is a coach pulled … read more »
Blessed moments with Holy Guruji
The guru's presence is a transformative teaching beyond words.I met Gurujī but did not know Hindi, creating a perceived barrier. Yet, his storytelling was a profound lesson; he fully embodied each character, making them instantly known. That moment taught me the power of non-verbal … read more »
Happiness in the family
The spiritual path requires the profound surgery of ego dissolution, not physical operation.A story illustrates true devotion: Hanumān opened his chest to reveal Rāma and Sītā within his heart. The ideal is for the Guru's form to be revealed within one's own heart. This symbolizes the death of … read more »
Remain pure
A great tree endures storms and provides shelter without complaint, teaching us about strength and purity in a troubled age.This time is very hard, marked by killing and eating animals, which creates many problems. People have brought their ways to new places, and now those ways return, making things bad. We must be very strong, … read more »
Give up eating meat completely!
The path requires discipline and change, not shortcuts.Advanced yogic practice, like Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna, demands years of training to awaken inner capabilities. This disciplined sitting brings profound peace and joy. A core change is adopting a vegetarian diet, which aligns with compassion and alters … read more »
Gurupurnima satsang from Strilky Ashram
Disciples share memories of encountering the spiritual master and the transformative power of the practice.Each journey is unique, yet all converge at the master's feet, finding life's purpose and profound personal change. Many came seeking answers to life's meaning, liberation from suffering, or spiritual leadership they felt missing. Encounters with … read more »
Live pure life and be happy
A spiritual family gathers, united as brothers and sisters and as guru and disciples.The practice of yoga is expanding in many places. Purity is essential, meaning no meat and no alcohol. Some have strayed into these habits, which must be corrected. Guidance is also given for family life and … read more »
Satsang helps everyone
The essence of satsa ga is the gathering in truth and goodness.Practice is good, yet many attend without knowing the core, speaking in code yet helping all. This gathering is sattasa ga, the company of truth. First, one must learn the proper order of being together, like … read more »
The Interconnection of Yoga and Āyurveda: A Discourse on Mind, Body, and Soul
Yoga and Āyurveda are interconnected sciences for controlling the mind to achieve health and liberation.Yoga is the instrument to control the fluctuations of the mind. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life, comprising body, senses, mind, and soul. Maharṣi Caraka's philosophy states disease cannot occur without a distortion in the mind; … read more »
Bhajans for World Peace (2/3)
Seek refuge in the Guru to cross the ocean of worldly existence and attain liberation.You are trapped in the cycle of birth and death, where all possessions and relationships are ultimately left behind. The Guru is the means to cross this ocean, destroying inner enemies like desire and anger. By … read more »
Bhajan evening from Vienna 2
Surrender to the divine master is the path to liberation.The highest god is the ruler of all and resides within every cell. The true guru is ever-present, as the scriptures confirm. Those who surrender live without fear and attain the highest happiness. Constant repetition of … read more »
Bhajans from Oosterhout
The sole longing is for the dust of the holy feet, surpassing all worldly and heavenly desires, even liberation itself.Meeting the true Guru dispels all mental confusion and wrong knowledge, revealing the inner truth. The individual flame unites with the cosmic flame when all doubt is gone. External forms veil the one eternal truth within. … read more »
Eat pure meals and practice every day
The devotee seeks complete surrender to the Guru, praying for refuge and liberation from worldly attachment.The Guru's role is threefold: to destroy ignorance like Śiva, impart true knowledge like Brahmā, and nourish spiritual practice like Viṣṇu. The Guru's glory is sung by all scriptures and sages, and seeing the Guru grants … read more »
Medical physical and spiritual aspects of YIDL
Yoga in Daily Life integrates medical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions for holistic health.The system is a complete practice beyond physical exercise. Medical yoga prevents disease by caring for the body's fundamental needs: sleep, water, food, and exercise. Cells possess memory, including for pain. Yoga addresses chronic pain by … read more »
Human is for God
Yoga in daily life is the essential practice.It must be integrated fully and forever, not kept as a separate exercise. Many learn the physical practice but then reject its foundational principles, like abstaining from meat. This creates a division. True yoga means unity … read more »