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Sri Devapuriji
The greatness of Śrī Devpurījī Mahādeva is central to the lineage.He is the Gurudeva of Śrī Mahāprabhujī and the disciple of Śrī Alakhpurījī. A great promise was made that after his departure, a great yogī would come from Satyaloka. His physical body is gone, but he … read more »
What is spirituality?
The heart's thirst is for divine truth, not worldly satisfaction.We seek like a bird that will only drink from a falling drop of sky, rejecting ground water. This longing is our spiritual search. Worldly relationships and possessions cannot quench this thirst. True fulfillment comes from … read more »
Lecture from Westin Hotel in Zagreb
The divine lineage flows from ancient sources to the present practice.Alak Purījī was present in Śiva's time. Alak Nanda Devi, a disciple, became a cow to save her herd from a tiger; the river Alaknanda and temples commemorate her. Śiva later married Pārvatī. This lineage includes … read more »
Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
True devotion is singular and without hypocrisy.The Guru is the supreme refuge and the giver of all attainments. All that is needed is received through the Guru's grace. The Lord does not accept false or deceitful devotion. True devotion requires sincerity, not … read more »
Sannyasdiksha of Sudharshanpuriji
Be the universal sun, a single light for all.Open your hand and contemplate being like the sun. The sun is one universal light. You should be that one sun. This provides great illumination and light for everyone. The discourse then shifts to practical instructions … read more »
The importance of yoga dress
Our tradition holds the Satguru as supreme, and this period is significant.I have been here 56 years; our path is beyond mere exercise. For at least 20 years, I have said disciples should have this specific dress—it is a screen of ourselves, not just clothing. Worldwide styles … read more »
The strength of the female energy
The feet and fingers are powerful centers of energy and relaxation.Focus completely on the soles of the feet and the tips of the fingers. Connect them through gentle touch and awareness. This practice channels immense energy for health, peace, and happiness. The entire life force resides … read more »
Bhramari pranayama and concentration on the navel
The practice of Brahmari begins.Place your index fingers in your ears to block outside sound. Keep your hands and elbows steady. Perform the sound eleven times, not for very long. Remain relaxed and attuned to your own feelings; do not … read more »
Don't eat meat and save spirituality
The path requires purity and the Guru's grace.Chanting the divine names is essential, merging the individual with the divine reality. Without the Guru, there is nothing; the Guru provides all that is needed for spiritual progress. Many traditions exist for honoring the departed, … read more »
Live natural and use yoga technics
Breath is our fundamental life technique, received from birth at the navel.We direct awareness to points like the navel, heart, mouth, and nostril to understand breathing. This practice is ancient, shared by ṛṣis and scientists, and is not quick but inherent to all life. Humans, unlike animals … read more »
Practice with concentration
Observe the Brahmari, the humming bee, to understand vibration and creation.This small creature demonstrates the capacity to hover in stillness, a principle mirrored in technology and breath. Its energy is internal and formative. Three aspects exist: one sleeps inside, another flees, and a third stands witness … read more »
Do good things and be happy
Bhajan is a supreme spiritual practice, singing the divine names that unite all hearts beyond language.It brings inner peace and beauty, relaxing the body and mind. Yet, the world contains both good and negative tendencies, like violence and intoxication. All religions contain happiness, but the highest path avoids harming others. Every … read more »
Respect the life of other creatures
The unity of all life is realized in Satsa g, the gathering in truth.All living beings share the same divine essence. Consider an ocean with a ship upon it. All creatures aboard share one vessel and one fate. The difference lies only in the physical body; the soul is … read more »
Bhajan singing in the presence of Vishwaguruji
The divine lineage is invoked and praised, its grace and power are extolled.The Guru is the root of meditation, worship, mantra, and spiritual attainment. The gathering is reminded of practical conduct. The supreme Lord bestows happiness, wealth, and removes all obstacles and diseases for the devoted. The one … read more »
Just go ahead
Life is pervasive and the path of sādhana requires dedicated practice.All beings consume each other; this is the nature of existence. Life is present throughout the earth, within the soil and the water. The goal is not to become like God, but to recognize the divine … read more »
Practise faithfully and continuously
The daily sādhanā is your foundational and constant path, containing the essence of all techniques.Begin at the Mūlādhāra Chakra, where Gaṇeśa resides as the ruler of everything. This practice is for all, regardless of life situation, but requires pure living free from harm. Consistent practice leads to the heart and … read more »
Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji
Devotion is the direct expression of the heart's longing for the divine.The song is an offering, a plea for refuge in the guru, who is the true shelter. Through repetitive chanting and praise, the individual consciousness seeks to dissolve. The devotee acknowledges personal incapacity for rigorous practice, … read more »
Parabrahma Paramatma is behind the Moon and the Sun
The true guru guides the journey beyond form to the absolute.Many speak of heaven, but such states are not final; beings cycle through realms, including animal forms. True progress is like water evaporating from the ocean to form pure clouds, representing a refined state. That purity … read more »
Releasing the knots of the heart
A spiritual journey moves from seeking to self-understanding.One arrives seeking external knowledge, like meditation. The path provides a structured environment of seva, sādhanā, and community. This life becomes a precious opportunity for inner focus. The external world and interactions serve as mirrors. Irritation … read more »
Mantra and Mala
Life is the Ātmā within all beings, seen through the Self.Humans consume life, yet must understand this act distances them from the supreme. Feeling pain teaches non-violence. To approach God requires immense time and grace; unintentional harm may be forgiven, but intentional killing bars the path. … read more »
Pilgrimage to Himalaya 2018
The pilgrimage follows the path of the Pāṇḍavas toward heaven, beginning from Badrinath.The rivers Alaka and Nanda join at Manā to form the Alaknandā. The landscape holds the story of Arjuna's bow, where water sprang for Yudhiṣṭhira. The route passes Sahasradhara and Cakra Tīrtha, where each Pāṇḍava but … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The yogic sleep of the realized being is a state of wakeful awareness.In that sleep, one knows wakefulness and makes the night bright as day. The senses are withdrawn yet perceiving, unattached like a white lotus in muddy water. One abides in the self, radiant on the throne … read more »
Body and intellect
The body is our most important instrument, yet we must understand what it serves.We possess a body but are not the body itself. This possession creates attachment, which is not inherently negative but becomes a burden when it causes suffering. The body is a fragile instrument governed by the … read more »
Clear your mind
To change the world, you must first change yourself.Look within to see your anger, hatred, love, and devotion. Change comes through sitting with a guru, meditating, praying, and asking for forgiveness. The guru forgives and guides you to the Supreme Self. Do not blame … read more »
Guru is eternal
The Guru principle is eternal, transcending the cyclical divine play of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva.These deities change and serve each other across ages, but the Guru's seat, the Gāḍī, remains. This seat is not the individual but the eternal principle they temporarily represent. Humans originate from the Saptaṛṣis, creating lineages … read more »
Come here to practice yoga
The ashram's sanctity is preserved by its pure elements and dedicated practice.This land receives only divine water, ensuring the air, fruits, and vegetation remain uncontaminated and wholesome. It is a place for meditation, exercise, and walking among holy trees. One should visit often to partake in this … read more »
Bhajan singing from Jadan Ashram
The yogi's sleep is a state of yogic consciousness where wakefulness is known within sleep, and day is known within night.It is a sleep without support, upon a white stone slab. In that sleep, one knows the day within the night. It is a sleep of knowledge, leading to the state of Nirvana. Through this practice, … read more »
Become one with yourself
The universal sound of bhajan originates from the navel, or nābhi.This sound is not exclusive to humans. Birds produce beautiful voices akin to bhajans, especially in peaceful ashrams. Animals like cows and buffaloes express inner happiness through their sounds. Fish in the ocean and deep lakes … read more »
The master and his disciple are one
The light of the Guru is the supreme reality.The divine lineage embodies this light. A disciple's journey involves initial confusion and resistance to the Guru's guidance. Through persistent devotion and surrender, grace is received, often in moments of deep meditation or on sacred occasions. … read more »
A Call for Oneness and Earthly Stewardship
We must awaken to oneness and become stewards of Earth.Our spiritual work is for all, transcending gender, moving into unity. We have destroyed much and must restore the earth, our second mother, who now cries. Chemical pollution affects every creature and leads to our conflict … read more »
When the heart is open
The heart's call for spiritual communion is the essence of satsa g.All beings, from birds to humans, instinctively seek the company of their kind. This gathering fulfills a deep inner need that solitary practice cannot. People travel great distances to sit in an ashram's atmosphere, not merely … read more »
Feel the divine sounds of bhajans in your heart
Satsang is the gathering for truth.Coming together creates a strength and fullness beyond solitude. 'Sat' is truth, the fundamental reality of our being and awareness. 'Sang' means together—with oneself and with the divine. This union is Satsang. We engage through bhajan, … read more »
How shall we go further?
The unity of all beings resides in the divine.Different paths and names lead to the same truth. All are coming to the Guru's grace. The soul is one, like a drop returning to the ocean. The physical body and worldly possessions are temporary and … read more »
Memories of our Masters take us to the cosmic light
The sacred treasures of the Guru lineage are physical objects imbued with divine presence and grace.These items connect the disciple to the Guru and the cosmic reality. A mala bead was preserved from the Guru's samadhi. A bowl used for eating carries the Guru's touch and energy. A water vessel contains … read more »
Celebration of the anniversary of the Indian Republic Day
Celebrating India's Republic Day and the integration of yoga into life.The gathering celebrates India's Republic Day, marking the Constitution's establishment of democracy for all citizens. The event includes cultural performances, devotional music, and a focus on the Yoga in Daily Life system. A physical demonstration shows … read more »
Practising yoga strengthens the immune system
Yoga practice supports health and has spread globally.The community largely remained well, though some with prior conditions needed care. Illness returned partly due to neglecting precautions. Many worldwide adopt yoga and renounce harmful habits. Practice in India exists but depth varies, with strong … read more »
Webcast from Jadan Ashram
The true Guru and true fellowship are the sole support for the soul.Without them, the life force departs, wandering aimlessly. The world and the ocean offer no refuge. The mind, left to its own devices, knows nothing and achieves nothing. Only through this divine connection is there blessing … read more »
Don't kill animals, remain clean
Divine grace is for all creation, not for humanity alone.Rain and snow nourish every creature, tree, blade of grass, and the ocean itself. The human distinction is the knowledge to seek freedom from earthly cycles and realize Parabrahman. This path requires a pure heart, free … read more »
Be happy and feel oneness
The human mind creates divisions like the "new year," while the earth and nature remain one.We walk upon a single earth, yet our thoughts create separation, countries, and conflict. We are one human race, beyond color or creed. Spiritual teachings speak of oneness, but even seekers fight over labels. The conflict … read more »
People are very good all over the world
Humanity's diverse spiritual expressions reveal our shared essence.People worldwide celebrate festivals, pray, and seek connection. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and others all have beautiful traditions. Indigenous cultures, like in America, hold sacred ceremonies with pipes not for tobacco but for prayer. Africans are … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (4/4)
The essential shelter is found at the Guru's feet, the sole source of grace and liberation.The root of meditation and liberation is worship of the Guru. All pride in the perishable body and worldly attainments is useless. One must abandon attachment, not the form itself. Time is a devouring serpent; one … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (3/4)
Satsang is the source of all happiness and the essential means for self-realization.The company of truth is more valuable than all scriptures. Through satsang, the darkness of ignorance is dispelled, and the mind finds joy. The human birth is rare and meant for liberation. One must perform all … read more »
The Oneness of Guru and Disciple
The guru and disciple are one in essence, not two separate entities.This truth is observed on the holy day of a divine figure, whose presence is universal. Great saints appear in different forms across all countries, yet they are fundamentally one, just as all beings are one … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (1/4)
The divine descent and the guru's grace are the only path.Without the guru, there is no knowledge, no mantra, and no liberation. The scriptures declare this truth. The Self and the absolute cannot be realized without the land of Bharat. This is the fruit of its … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The Word is the fundamental reality and sole medium for divine connection.All spiritual practice, perception, and liberation arise from and depend upon the sacred Word. Through the Word alone one perceives the divine, receives grace, and gains all knowledge. It is the means of union and the … read more »
We must be in unity
Yoga practice extends from the body to the absolute reality, requiring purity in all aspects, especially food.Many use animal products in medicines and foods, which is not aligned with pure yoga. This impurity in consumption is linked to the rise of diseases like cancer. True yoga teachers and centers uphold sanātana dharma, … read more »
Stories about master and disciple
The path of sādhana requires proper practice, bestowed by the grace of the Guru lineage.Without correct application, efforts bear no fruit. Life must be transformed through this discipline. True sādhana is learned from everyone—family, teachers, and saints. Stories illustrate this. A student, guided to his own tradition, became a great … read more »
Introduction to Bhramari Pranayama
The human body is a microcosm of the universe, and specific practices can harmonize it.Attachment to the true Guru is the sole devotion that pleases the mind, for without understanding, the soul suffers. The priceless human form is meant for realization, where belief destroys the cycles of birth and death. … read more »
Remain in the boat
The Guru is the boat that carries one across the ocean of worldly existence to the shore of liberation.Humans are like birds on that boat, lost and trying to fly on their own over a vast expanse with no direction, only to return exhausted. Without the Guru's guidance, one perishes in the waves. The … read more »
Do we have seen God?
The presence of the Guru is a profound blessing that revitalizes spiritual connection and purpose.A visit brings fresh energy, dispelling old habits and offering new encouragement. Disciples arrive with vessels of varying capacity to receive this grace. The true measure of reception depends on one's own openness and focus. The … read more »