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Guru is the first
Continue your sādhana for life.Your practice creates waves of energy that expand across the earth. Seva is the greatest practice; it uplifts completely when performed without any sense of "I gave you." Your life follows four stages: student, householder, forest … read more »
Chanting AUM
The practice involves chanting Om from the navel through seven stations to the crown and back.Sit straight and perform the mantra five times. The sound originates from the navel and travels upward. Learn to feel this internal journey. The sound should also be perceived in the nostrils and ears. Regular practice … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
A simple morning practice integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin by lying or sitting comfortably. Breathe in equally through both nostrils from the abdomen and exhale gently through the mouth. Synchronize breath with movement: inhale while stretching toes and fingers, exhale while releasing them. Perform … read more »
Try to open your heart
We are gathered in the peaceful nest of this ashram, relaxed and united.Birds are happy every day, while human happiness is often fleeting, like the temporary peace of Christmas. We create our own unhappiness through poor communication and small, selfish habits within relationships. A story illustrates this: a … read more »
Guided Relaxation and Prāṇāyāma Practice
A guided practice for relaxation and breath awareness.Begin by relaxing the body completely. Lie down and release tension from the toes to the head. Breathe normally and observe the breath. Focus on the stomach and navel, allowing them to relax fully with each … read more »
Spirituality is without meat and alcohol
Milk is a primary source of prāṇa, essential for health.It comes from mothers—human, cow, buffalo, goat, or camel. From milk comes yogurt, then butter, then ghee, the essence that nourishes the body. The quality of the milk depends on the animal's health and feed; pure … read more »
How to teach Yoga in Daily Life?
Yoga must progress step by step from physical practice to spiritual understanding.Practicing only physical movement is insufficient, yet without movement, health suffers. Beginners should not be mixed with advanced students, just as kindergarten is separate from primary school. A structured, step-by-step system is essential. Yoga leads to … read more »
How did creation begin?
Yoga is the vast unity of all existence, encompassing every path and every life.You arrive not tired, for this spiritual atmosphere provides energy. We gather from different paths, becoming one in purpose to advance our spirituality day by day. Yoga is not merely physical practice; it is the unity … read more »
Guru brings us to the liberation
The spiritual power of early morning is essential for health and liberation.Waking before sunrise is a profound spiritual practice. Great beings advise against eating after sunset and emphasize rising before the sun. The predawn humidity on grass is considered Amṛta, a sustaining nectar. Walking barefoot on this … read more »
Believe or not believe in God is your choice
Fasting and disciplined eating are foundational for health and spiritual progress.Specific days are designated for eating once or abstaining from food, with water permitted. This practice aligns the body and supports digestion. Modern habits of constant eating and consuming heavy meals, especially meat and alcohol late … read more »
Practising pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Morning practice integrates posture, breath, and environmental purity.A straight spine with knees grounded relaxes the lungs and stomach, aiding digestion. Slouching forces the stomach outward, creating problems. Periodically stretch when working. Sit with hands on knees, shoulders back, and spine slightly forward to … read more »
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
The Guru is the ultimate reality and the source of all spiritual practice.The Guru is Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Meditation's root is the Guru's form, worship's root is the Guru's feet, and scripture's root is the Guru's word. All forgiveness stems from the Guru's grace. One must surrender … read more »
Practising kryja technic with Vishwaguruji
A guidance on the practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma.Sit in Siddhāsana or Vajrāsana with a straight back. Place the hands on the thighs or knees, keeping the elbows straight. Bow the head to bring the chin near the collarbones. Inhale slowly through both nostrils, … read more »
Live in a natural way
This place is a sanctuary of purity and spiritual well-being.It is full of prāṇa and very good for health, as our environment here is clean and free from chemicals. The natural water flows, the healthy trees, and the pure air create a healing atmosphere. People … read more »
Practicing pranayama with Vishwaguruji
A prāṇāyāma technique is given.Perform twenty-five inhalations and exhalations through the left nostril. Then perform twenty-five through the right nostril, breathing a little more deeply. Rest briefly. Then practice alternate-nostril breathing. Inhale through the left and exhale through the right … read more »
The effect of the Moon to our life
Life is governed by the natural order of the moon, sun, and water.The moon's movement directly influences our inner being and balances the Earth. Water is life itself, essential for all beings and the land. Modern interference with natural rhythms causes suffering. Changing clocks disrupts animals and human … read more »
Sadhana Guru seva and Guru kripa
Sādhanā is a universal path requiring sincere practice, not mere labels.It is not only for sannyāsīs, as many become lazy, claiming greatness from their robes alone. True sannyāsīs serve the Guru and others. Householders, like farmers who work while repeating mantras, are also great sādhus, sustaining … read more »
Stories are within you
Surrender to the guru is the path to grace, and stories are vessels for truth.We are not the doer; all action belongs to the guru. We surrender our capacity at the holy feet. An object, like carved stone, is transformed through consecration and placement upon the altar; it becomes divine … read more »
Enjoy your life
The soul's journey and the true purpose of yoga extend beyond physical exercise.We are more than this temporary body. The soul, the ātmā, is our essence. After death, it leaves the body like the wind, unseen and untouchable. Its destination is unknown; it does not remain as a … read more »
Mahaprbhuji's glory is in the whole world
The discourse concerns a bhajan on Amṛt, the divine nectar.Understanding the song is secondary; hearing it fills one with divinity. Amṛt is the essence of liberation, symbolized as honey—the sweetest purity. It represents an ocean within; negative thoughts poison this inner sanctum. Sacred food, prasāda, … read more »
Fasting protects your health
The grace of simple things is found in nature's gifts.The cow provides profound benefits. Its milk, urine, and dung serve as powerful medicines and fertilizer. Contact with cows can heal bodily diseases. Their presence purifies an environment, dispelling negative energies. Similarly, the horse is a … read more »
Great saints share everything what they have
The spirit of the ashram is one of shared welcome and inner reflection.This is a holy, divine place offering an unbelievable feeling in the heart and mind. Anyone who comes is welcome as a child of the mother and father. The atmosphere is beautiful, with trees, lakes, and … read more »
We have to take one step further
A vision for expanding authentic yoga teaching rooted in spiritual conduct.The practice must reach every village and country, requiring many teachers. Authentic yoga is spiritual, distinct from secular institutions. A true yoga university prohibits substances like meat and alcohol. Learn quickly to obtain a proper certificate. … read more »
Understand Guru Tattva
Guru Pūrṇimā is a spiritual new year, marking when the light of wisdom first touched the earth.This festival is for understanding the Guru Tattva, the principle of the teacher. Spirituality requires understanding, not just belief; one must ask "why." The guru is that which dispels ignorance, the "aha" of realization. This principle … read more »
People are good everywhere in the world
Our path is one of unity, transcending all borders and differences.This gathering is an international family, interconnected like branches of a single tree. A seed grows into a tree that bears fruit for all. Yet, a single drop of lemon can split milk, just as one … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang in Strilky Ahram 2021/2
The path of sannyāsa in this age requires work and self-reliance.It is not an easy life of dependence. One must labor, perhaps in a garden or farm, to generate funds for personal security, such as for medical care or old age. This work also serves the … read more »
The name is very important
Yoga is one universal path originating from the divine.Many great masters have taught it under different names and forms, yet all lead to the same goal. The essence is not merely physical exercise or intellectual knowledge but a journey toward the cosmic Self. All … read more »
The name of the Divine is always with us
The sādhanā of purification prepares one for the bridge built by the Divine Name.Guru Pūrṇimā is the supreme celebration, drawing all disciples to the Guru's presence. Preparations involve both spiritual practice and physical service. Human knowledge is limited, confined mostly to Aparāvidyā, not the highest Parāvidyā. The fundamental drive … read more »
God is in everyone
The transmission of spiritual knowledge and the foundational role of the family are essential.Knowledge is absorbed gradually, not in a single day, as illustrated by the yearly progression in school. Śa karācārya established a great path of knowledge that many follow. There are two kinds of knowledge: external learning … read more »
God is the giver
Practice is essential, and grace is fundamental.Your spiritual practice is vital. If you claim no time for practice, you claim no time for eating. Food is crucial for all beings, yet we are not the providers. God provides. He determines the rains … read more »
Yoga exercise with Vishwaguruji
The practice of Ānanda Āsana follows demanding yoga and meditation.Lie down and relax the whole body completely. Ānanda means to hold peace and all that is good. The exercise involves rolling from front to back like a walking child. It includes postures like Halāsana, holding … read more »
Outer and inner meditation
The living guru is found within, through the inner path of authentic meditation.Many learn external techniques, gazing at oceans or horizons, but real meditation is an inward journey. The inner self contains all instruments, like a pilot guides a great aircraft. Both yogic science and modern medicine have … read more »
Practicing Prnayama
The forest is an ideal setting for sādhanā, offering oxygen, peace, and natural beauty.Practice here with eyes closed to avoid distraction. Sit comfortably with your mālā and guru mantra. Recall the day you received the mantra and your progress since. The sounds of wind, trees, and birds support inner … read more »
We are all in one
The journey is to the inner guide, the Antaryāmī.Sacred hymns originate from the heart, not mere writing. The body is a field of immense energy. Every joint is a powerful chakra, holding knowledge and life force. These points of energy exist throughout all creation, … read more »
Practicing relaxation
The spiritual path requires a foundation and guidance, not premature independence.A seed must grow through stages into a tree that bears fruit. One must become established for years, gaining proper understanding and certification. The practice extends beyond physical exercise to ethical living. A core principle is … read more »
Be careful and keep a good atmosphere
A morning ritual establishes purity and presence for the day.Upon waking, declare your human consciousness. Step from bed with reverence for Mother Earth. Begin with pure water, holding it in your palms to acknowledge the divine within it. Apply water to the face five times … read more »
Never think that you are a Guru
The path of spiritual discipline requires the guru's grace and careful practice.Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a potent practice that must be preserved and not given improperly. Many who received it without true devotion later left and set themselves up as masters, losing everything. To receive the guru's grace … read more »
Great saints are always awakened
The sun appears to sleep but is always present, just as the awakened yogi rests in yoga nidrā.The body sleeps, but awareness remains awake, serving all beings through the constant breath. This conscious sleep is not laziness but devotion. The soul is bound by attachment to worldly things—people, possessions, and desires—which form the … read more »
Practicing with Swami Umapuriji
Sādhanā is the disciplined practice for self-realization, affecting one's entire lineage.Time dedicated to personal development is invaluable and cannot be bought. This practice requires withdrawing the senses and making the mind peaceful to see what is stored within the unconscious. A strict, traditional anuṣṭhāna with fasting … read more »
The Path of the Pilot: Mastering the Inner Aeroplane
The inner pilot is the consciousness that must master the body and mind.The body is like an aeroplane carrying many elements; the pilot resides between the eyebrows, guiding concentration to the crown. Mastery requires flying alone, relying solely on inner instruments. The essential power lies in the spinal … read more »
Practicing with Vishwaguruji
The oneness of earth, breath, and self is realized through connection and purification.Connect to Mother Earth with your palms, feeling the love and support. You walk upon her, a child of the earth. Practice breath, inhaling through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth for purification. The prāṇa, … read more »
Without work, nothing can happen
The origin of life and the path of dharma are revealed through ancient wisdom.In the beginning, there was only water. The gods decided to create the earth, which was brought forth from the ocean. Life emerged from the waters, with creatures evolving and moving onto land. The principle of … read more »
Only Guru can change our destiny
Karma and destiny are unchangeable by any being, yet the Guru's grace can alter one's path.Karma accumulates over many lifetimes. Selfless service is its true basis. No individual, regardless of power, can change ordained destiny. The story of a powerful figure illustrates this. He controlled gods and elements but could not … read more »
Spiritual message of ancient India
The essence of yoga and spiritual life is found in the ancient Gurukul system, not merely in physical exercise.Sixty years ago, yoga was deeply spiritual, practiced by great saints and ascetics. Jain and Buddhist traditions exemplify this purity through strict non-violence, meditation, and simple living. Ancient Indian universities like Nalanda were vast centers of … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
Morning sādhanā begins with mantra and breath.Sit comfortably with a straight spine. Combine mantra awareness with Anuloma Viloma Prāṇāyāma. Guide the breath from the navel to the Ājñā Chakra. Practice alternate nostril breathing without counting. Perform Vajrāsana and focus the gaze. Practice … read more »
I am one and you are all
The present moment is the only reality.The past is completely gone and holds nothing for us now. The future remains unknown and is not within our control. Therefore, dwelling on what has been or what might be is unnecessary. We are here, … read more »
Pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Equality is the foundation of spiritual practice.All are equal as practitioners, regardless of external status. The practice of Prāṇāyāma purifies and balances the system. Sit straight and relaxed, maintaining awareness of the body and breath. Begin by inhaling and exhaling fifteen times … read more »
Our children are very spiritual
The spiritual light is transmitted across generations through practice and sacred texts.Observing the peaceful, attentive children reveals this living transmission. Their composure stems from parents and grandparents who practiced yoga with concentration, meditation, and prayer. This lineage now spans multiple generations in many countries. The teaching of … read more »
Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam
Complementary exercise requires yoga after vigorous activity.Modern schedules leave little time for walking, yet such activity is essential. After walking or running, the muscles and nervous system require stretching. Coming to yoga stiff from other exercises is not beneficial. Therefore, practice a … read more »
Vegetarian food is good for prevention against covid
Good evening.We had a beautiful day of practice. Tomorrow, you will have a free half-day after breakfast to walk in the forest in groups. Otherwise, do your own exercises. Integrate the lectures and practices into your heart … read more »