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A Gentle Yoga Practice
A guided yoga practice focusing on breath, alignment, and awareness.Begin by relaxing completely on the floor, connecting breath to movement. Practice Pavanamuktāsana on your back for digestion, then in a standing position for balance and focus. Maintain spinal alignment and initiate movements from the hip … read more »
A human should not kill
The heart of yoga is its universal application in daily life.This practice originated from a profound spiritual source and has spread globally. It is not confined to any single place or people. The essence is found within the human heart. The practice transcends all boundaries of … read more »
Practicing from Strilky
A guided practice for relaxation and movement through precise physical alignment and breath.Lie down comfortably. Stabilize the lower back on the mat. Place arms beside the body with palms facing upward. Make the neck long. Keep legs together. Breathe with long, full yoga breaths. Movement must be synchronized … 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 »
Practicing led by Vishwaguruji
A relaxing movement practice for the body.Lie down with legs straight and together, hands straight back. Remain relaxed and do not adjust clothing. Bring both legs straight up, then down, keeping the body still. Place palms under shoulders, bend elbows, and raise … read more »
Practice with Vishwaguruji
A relaxing practice in Ānanda Āsana involves simple lying and seated postures.The core instruction is to relax the entire body completely, from the head to the legs. Physical movements are coordinated with breath, focusing on slow inhalation and exhalation. The practice emphasizes letting go and allowing the … 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 »
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 »
Do not eat eggs!
The path requires purity in diet and action, avoiding all animal products for health and spiritual integrity.Those who abstain from meat, eggs, and alcohol remain healthy and strong. Eating eggs causes illness and leads to hospital visits. The idea to eat mussels comes from a negative source. Do not pursue such things … 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 »
We can bring Yoga back to India
A teacher addresses long-time disciples about spiritual continuity and practice.Generations of families have followed this path. The work is to share spiritual gifts with all, including those who have passed on or cannot be present. The core instruction is to practice yoga in daily life. … 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 »
Sing Bhajans on the Satsang
True singing is the essence of spiritual practice.Singing is the bhajan sung by the sādhus. To lecture is to receive lectures. The practice is simply to sing. Who is the singer? The singer is the lion. No one stands before the lion. Therefore, … read more »
We must become one
We explore the nature of sleep, dreams, and the sense of self.In sleep, we seem to be nothing, yet impulses like hunger or the need to urinate arise. We also speak and think while sleeping. In dreams, the "I" travels to distant places and experiences events, like … 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 (1/3)
The devotional invocation of divine light and guru grace.This is a sequence of sacred chants and salutations. The core practice is the repetitive chanting of names and mantras. The invocations call upon the light of Dip Narayana and the grace of various gurus. The … read more »
Gurudev bring us to your shelter
The mantra is a prayer glorifying the master and requesting his shelter.Oṁ is the universal beginning and end. "Namaḥ" offers salutations. "Śrī" conveys respect. "Prabhu" means God. "Dīpa" is the light. "Nārāyaṇa" is God's name, indicating the master is that divinity. The request follows: "We are all … read more »
The respect of the frogs
A spiritual gathering focuses on establishing a center for yoga and compassionate living.The environment is beautiful and peaceful, yet work is challenging for the few caretakers present. A collective effort is needed, gathering people who practice non-violence and abstain from meat. This group will form an ashram dedicated … 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 »
How is an aeroplane landed?
The search for divine love leads one through suffering to the master.A life of seeking felt like hell until a desperate prayer opened all doors. Reading a sacred book created an intense craving for liberation and a true guru. The path was found locally through a phone … read more »
We learned that we are human
The true human is defined by non-violence and purity, not merely physical form.A being that kills and consumes other creatures lives as an animal, not in the divine human consciousness. The practice of vegetarianism purifies the body and mind, aligning one with higher truth. This transformation is gradual … 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 »
About the thousand names of Vishnu
The Viṣṇu Sahasranāmam is a sacred recitation of divine names.It originates from the Mahābhārata, where Yudhiṣṭhira, grieving after the war, asks Bhīṣma for the supreme refuge. Bhīṣma's response forms this text, a core of Hindu devotion. It is widely recited, especially in South India, often … 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 »
Life will be easier if we don't eat meat
The core problem is violence and consumption causing suffering.My disciples asked for help for a sick relative who eats meat. This is the global issue: people consume meat and alcohol, creating suffering and karmic knots. Life, in any form, is sacred. Animals endure great … read more »
People will be holy again
A great light of purity is coming for humanity.Practice in your place. A revelation was received from Mahāprabhujī and Devapurījī concerning powerful mantras. These sacred words herald a coming age. The current impurity, marked by violence and consumption of meat, will end. A pure … read more »
Meditation from Strilky
The practice of Nāda unifies sound within meditation to perceive the Self.Sit comfortably and close the eyes. Produce the sound "you" with the lips together, though the teeth must be positioned correctly to allow the internal resonance. Place fingers in the ears and listen to the sound … read more »
Darshan and dhan
True wealth is found in spiritual vision, not material illusion.The darśana of the Guru is the highest blessing, surpassing all ritual and pilgrimage. Mere repetition of scriptures or practice of yoga is insufficient without this grace. People chase gold and money, mistaking transient possessions for … read more »
We seek purity
The call is for purity in the Kali Yuga.This age is powerful and far-reaching, observed in trends like the prevalence of dark colors. Beautiful colors and purity are presented within the teachings and bhajans. One must not identify with blackness but with purity. The … read more »
Om is Divine
Aum is the origin and substance of all creation.It is the formless, eternal source, the first vibration from which everything arises. The three qualities of nature emerge from Aum to manifest the universe. All beings live within Aum, and all knowledge, scriptures, and mantras … read more »
Marriage for a lifetime
The discourse addresses the primacy of Kṛṣṇa with his consort Rukmiṇī.For years, emphasis has shifted to Rādhā, but the scriptural and marital reality is Kṛṣṇa and Rukmiṇī. Many deities are acknowledged, yet the foundational truth remains. The lesson extends to marital conduct, advising fidelity and family … read more »
We will bring that divine light
The essence is the Guru's light and the systematic knowledge received.A rare opportunity exists to be with the Gurudev. India is an ocean of knowledge, and the Guru brings its pure essence to all. The knowledge of the Vedas and Upaniṣads belongs to everyone. A true … read more »
A Gathering in Grace
It is good to see everything, to understand fully the practices and mantras.This understanding brings greater happiness and allows one to see all spiritual activities clearly. The mind often works in confusion, attached to worldly things and selfish actions, which leads to suffering. The sincere prayer is to … read more »
Vishwaguruji's divine work for the world
The essence of satsa g is the personal connection with the Guru.This connection is a unique human opportunity, distinct from distant or mediated relationships. Distance is created by inner fears, complexes, and ego, which act as mud or rust. Satsa g serves to purify the inner self, … read more »
Never eat meat
Spiritual values are declining as modern yoga teachings compromise core principles.Many people now believe they can eat meat while following a spiritual path, which is incorrect. This acceptance has spread from some teachers who traveled from India. True spiritual progress requires strict adherence to non-violence and … read more »
Satsang from the Bhakti Sagar
The glory of the divine guide is supreme compassion and protection.A place becomes sacred through the spiritual practice of a great soul. Even a being of immense power, like Rāvaṇa, who commanded all worldly pleasures and deities, found his ultimate happiness not in his dominion but … read more »
Always we should know that we are human
The human originates from Śiva, who is seated within.From the one came two—the masculine and feminine principles—and from this, all real humans are to arise. The human duty is to ascend toward light, not descend into animal forms through negative actions like killing. All … read more »
A New World Begins
A new dawn for humanity is here, set in motion for the whole world.Write something new every day with these new words. A verse has come, and the children will bring the new. You have done this work, and it is now placed within everyone. Become human again. Before … read more »
If you want to go to God don't eat meat
The practice of purity and compassion is universal, rooted in non-violence.Life feeds on life within nature's cycle, yet the highest being should not consume another. The sacredness of all life calls for avoiding exploitation. Observing dairy practices reveals the taking of milk meant solely for the … read more »
We have to make our food
Maintaining health and purity through yoga and conscious living is essential.A period of global difficulty was endured through disciplined practice at home. This practice sustains life. The guidance given long ago was to avoid meat and alcohol, which many adopted, leading to healthier generations. The treatment … read more »
Yoga unites people
Observing spiritual practice reveals a common human foundation beneath different forms.Many traditions share morning rituals of purification, prayer, and offering. Christians go to church, kneel, and give donations. Hindus perform ablutions and sit peacefully. Muslims wash, pray from their book, and instruct their children. These external … read more »
Everything is within thyself
The practice is a meditation on seeing and being.Stand and move the hands, then let them hang. Look down at the earth's gifts, then rise and look up. Look to the left, to the right, and to the front, observing all the many things … read more »
Eat pure healthy food
A spiritual journey demonstrates the expansion of awareness through yoga and ethical living.Initial travels faced skepticism, yet sincere invitations led to growing gatherings. Permission from the Guru guided the return to Europe and the establishment of an ashram. Teaching emphasized yoga, meditation, and a lifestyle free from meat … read more »
Our cows are like our mother
The essence is living in truth and compassion, avoiding harm to all beings.We must act rightly in all things. This vast land holds ancient wisdom. Other traditions are younger. The origin is Śiva, from whom all humans arose. The critical question is: what does it mean to be … read more »
Beauty is in our heart
True yoga requires right conduct, not just physical exercise.Without abstaining from meat and alcohol, it is merely exercise, not the yogic path. The world often misunderstands this. The purpose is to return to God, a knowledge preserved in India. Foreign influences promoting contrary habits … read more »
Life begins from the navel
The navel is the origin of life and the focal point for spiritual practice.All existence emerges from this center, connecting the individual to the divine source. In the mother's womb, life begins at the navel before any other form is perceptible. This point is our foundational connection to existence … read more »
Practising from Jadan
The practice of yoga is a complete and great discipline for daily life.The body must be guided with precise, unmoving alignment once a position is established. Maintain a straight line in the limbs and a forward gaze. Do not shift the hands or feet after placing them. The … read more »
You are in me
Grace flows through life's cycles, and our human journey is to recognize it within daily practice.Receive the prasāda and partake daily. A story illustrates this: A man insulted a teacher, calling his beard a donkey's tail. The teacher remained calm. Decades later, the man returned as a devoted disciple, apologizing. The … read more »
Sataguru hurt me with the arrow of knowledge
Arranging the sangha requires mindful consideration for collective visibility during practice.Both sitting and standing are acceptable, but the arrangement must allow everyone to see. Tall individuals should not stand in front, blocking the view of those who are shorter. People should arrange themselves in lines thoughtfully, … read more »