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The beauty of yoga nidra
The first thought upon waking and the first step taken set the tone for the day.Upon waking, observe which nostril has dominant airflow. If the left nostril flows more, step out with the right foot. If the right flows more, step out with the left foot. If both are equal, stand … read more »
Every drop will merge with the ocean
Devotion manifests through humble service, not through the ego's claim of action.In the story of the bridge, all creatures contributed according to their capacity; the divine's direct intervention sank the stones, teaching that grace flows through surrendered work, not personal ownership. The physical space here is sanctified … read more »
Educate your children spiritualy
The foundation of practice is discipline in diet and lifestyle to support spiritual awakening.Eating lightly in the evening prevents sleepiness during morning meditation. A cold bath generates heat and dispels laziness, while warm water induces comfort and sleep. The primary principle is to eat only half of one's capacity; … read more »
Follow the path faithfully
The spiritual path requires a defined practice to avoid being lost.Separation from the herd occurs without a mantra or mala for guidance. Many religions and paths exist, each valid for its followers. Ultimately, all paths converge like individual raindrops forming a stream that reaches the ocean. … read more »
Power of our words
The power of Śabda, or word-sound, is fundamental.We follow guidance during difficult times, maintaining practice and positivity while awaiting collective freedom. Yoga is a spiritual life of continuous learning, progressing inward through āsana, mantra, and meditation toward unity. All religions and sounds are … read more »
Instructions for successful kriyja anusthan
The holistic path integrates astrology, yoga, and practical living for well-being.The current era presents challenges foretold in scripture. Vedic astrology, based on lunar constellations, precisely maps all life, including human destiny and compatibility. Yoga is a corresponding union, addressing the body and mind through exercise, breath, … read more »
You will be according to what you eat
The test of nourishment extends beyond food to all you have received.What you consume shapes your being. True nourishment is judged by the eyes, the heart, the taste, and its digestion. Eat less to truly savor and ease the stomach's work. The body is a mystery; we … read more »
Instructions for mantra practicing
The disciple's joy depends solely on the guru's grace.The guru's blessings are transmitted through a living master or the enduring spiritual presence of the lineage. A true disciple follows the Satguru without question, maintaining a dedicated personal practice. The physical lineage chair represents the … read more »
Instructions for practicing and teaching yoga
Integrate spiritual practice into daily life.Maintain your practice at home in the early morning or evening. While walking or driving, refrain from excessive talk to focus on your sādhanā. Carry the peaceful atmosphere of the ashram within you. Be harmonious with … read more »
Live as a Yogi
A yogic life honors the body as divine through natural nourishment and disciplined practice.Modern disease arises from unnatural living, improper eating, and environmental harm. While doctors are a boon, true health returns to the natural way, like nourishment from a grandmother's kitchen. Constant eating and artificial habits shorten life. … read more »
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
Life's changing states are like waves upon the permanent ocean.Outward confidence often masks inner uncertainty. True peace arises from surrendering the sense of personal doing. The mala is a vital support for practice, preventing mental distraction. The core instruction is to depend entirely upon the … read more »
Gold and God
Yoga is for health, harmony, understanding, peace, long life, and friendship.All yoga schools are good, regardless of association with religion. Humans have come a far distance from living in forests. We are now separated but do good for ourselves and others. Long ago, there was no … read more »
Yoga nidra with Vishwaguruji
The Ānanda Āsana is the posture of happiness and relaxation for the entire being.After any activity, a happy, healthy, and peaceful posture is needed. This comfort is relaxation, known as ātmānanda, connecting to the soul. The practice involves feeling the body completely from the toes to the head, achieving … read more »
Practising concentration on one point
The practice of one-pointed concentration is the foundation of spiritual discipline.Achieving inner silence, or mauna, is profoundly difficult, placing one on the cosmic road. Our senses, especially the chañcal or restless eyes, scatter our attention. Consider the archer Arjuna, who succeeded by focusing solely on the … read more »
How did yoga begin in Czechoslovakia?
Understand the meaning within devotional song.Concentrate not only on the sound but on its significance. Knowing the meaning makes the song a reality within the heart and mind. Initially, many did not understand yoga or these songs. People sang without comprehension, … read more »
Past is gone future is not here yet
The path is to be present, letting go of past and future.You have practiced and received knowledge. Our way is to be relaxed and normal, not straining or focusing oddly. What we seek is to know the Self. We follow a given path but must understand it … read more »
Guru gives us the good path
The spiritual path requires following a true guide through the transitional age.We are in Kali Yuga, a dark age nearing its end. Śiva balances all forces, working to harmonize and avert disaster, guiding beings toward a coming Satya Yuga of holiness. The true guru, like a mother, … read more »
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Dharma is eternal righteous conduct for all beings, upholding universal benefit.We live in Kali Yuga, an age where adharma is strong. Śiva maintains cosmic balance, gradually transforming all beings toward Dharma. All life feels pain; lacking compassion halts progress and brings consequences. The principle of non-harm … read more »
The Path of Sarvahita: Yoga, Health, and Resilience
The path of Sarvahita integrates yoga into daily life for holistic health and resilience.Illness can emerge from imbalances in nature and human consumption. Personal discipline through diet, fasting, and consistent yoga practice supports the body's recovery and strength. The nervous system is a vast network connecting every part of … read more »
International Day of Yoga - Yogaclass
A morning yoga practice for immunity and vitality begins with breath and movement.Start standing with breathing exercises, raising arms forward and sideways. Proceed to Tāḍāsana, stretching upward on the toes. Then lie down for relaxation and spinal twists, massaging the lower back and activating the digestive fire. Prepare … read more »
The Essence of Yoga and the Soul's Journey
Yoga is the science of humanity and the soul.It is a universal path, not confined to the body. All beings possess an Ātmā, a living essence that unites us when we leave the physical form. True listening to this inner soul reveals the way. … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
A gentle yoga practice integrates postures, breath, and awareness of the subtle energy channels.Begin by lying on the stomach, placing the elbows down with care. Slowly sit up into a kneeling posture, sitting on the heels with hands on the thighs. The body contains many energy channels, or nāḍīs, … read more »
Atma is one and body is different
All spiritual paths and centers, rooted in Indian concepts like dharma, are valid worldwide.We must respect every school and not claim exclusivity. Just as many children in a village each have their own family and name, yet all are children, so do various yoga traditions have their own names … read more »
Shiva tried to give immortality to Parvati
The divine union of Śiva and Śakti is the fundamental cosmic principle.All beings originate from the Cosmic, with the soul or God within. The inner self, the Ātmā, is equal in all, male or female. Historically, women were denied spiritual respect, but now equality is recognized. The … read more »
We are a part of God
Yoga is one unified path, though taught under many names.It extends far beyond physical postures to encompass the entire life force and consciousness. The practice integrates all aspects of nature, as seen in the 84 traditional āsanas inspired by animals and elements. This discipline is … read more »
God is within us
Karma Yoga is the supreme practice, integrating spiritual awareness into every daily action.To be human is the primary yoga. Upon waking, one acknowledges being human and steps onto Mother Earth with reverence. Touching water releases tension and connects one to the father element. Opening windows welcomes the air. … read more »
You are great but remain on the path
The living guru and true path are found within an authentic lineage, not through blind faith or exploitation.Modern science connects us physically, but only genuine spiritual transmission guides the soul beyond death. Many teachers and paths exist, each like a mother to her child, yet the root parampara is essential. Discernment is required, … read more »
Practice like Holy Guruji
The essential need is for the living grace and vision of the teacher.All spiritual practice is dry without the guru's darśan and mercy. The ultimate goal is to internalize this vision so it is present whenever the eyes are closed. True darśan is the feeling awakened in the … read more »
Spiritual knowledge leads to God
The first international satsa g gathers here.This place was found swiftly after the instruction to establish a center. It is now filled with light, destined to become a temple and a beacon. The duty is to preserve and spread this light. All … read more »
We should reach the goal
The second step is moving forward from fear with a strong heart through yoga's power.Practice the techniques and be strong. The best meditation is deep, alert sleep, which can become the powerful Yoga Nidrā. Make a firm resolve and walk steadily toward the goal without giving up. Be active in … read more »
Prana is the source of our life
Prāṇa is the sacred life force, sustained by water and air.Water is holy and must not be wasted or dirtied. Air as prāṇa is the very essence of life; without it, existence ceases quickly. This vital force connects all beings. One must practice awareness of this … read more »
Vishwaguruji is always within us
The path of sādhanā leads to liberation.Practice sādhanā with love for the Divine. The first sādhanā is discrimination between the real and unreal. The second is dispassion for worldly enjoyments. The third is the sixfold virtues like tranquility and faith. The fourth … read more »
Believe or don't believe
The human form embodies a duality of potential, represented by our two hands.One hand bestows blessings, while the other wields destructive power. We need God, but God does not need us. A story illustrates this: a demon asked Shiva for the power to burn anyone he touched. Shiva … read more »
Everything is yoga
The individual soul is the same in all beings, from human to ant.The ocean and a drop from it are not separate; the drop is the ocean. All beings pass through one door, not separate doors for different religions or species. Heaven and hell are dualities within coming … read more »
Use it, or you will lose it
The horizon of being is the ultimate spiritual goal of becoming one with infinite space.Humans possess intellect but require a teacher to guide them beyond worldly knowledge. All beings follow divine instinct, yet humans become distracted by transient forms like changing hair color or accumulating wealth. Life cycles like a … read more »
We should unite with the Supreme
We are all like a drop of water seeking to merge with the ocean.Life is a process of growth in time, from childhood onward, yet our individual journeys are temporary. We desire to achieve the goal of oneness with the cosmic reality, to end the cycle of return. This … read more »
Sanskrit Hindi and yoga
The essence of yoga and spiritual understanding is rooted in language and devotion.Sanskrit is the primary and most refined language, containing the 52 divine letters corresponding to the body's chakras. Many are losing their native tongues, creating a spiritual disconnect. Preserving and learning languages like Hindi and Sanskrit … read more »
Yoga is for tho whole world
The Assembly of Wisdom dispels sorrow through the light of Sanatana Dharma.Chemical pollution in food and water for decades has caused widespread disease and imbalance. Yoga, unrelated to religion, offers a global path to harmony, health, and concentration for body and mind. Some initially resisted elements like … read more »
What means sanyas diksha
The path to sannyāsa is a profound spiritual commitment requiring total surrender and purification.It is a rare attainment, the culmination of many lifetimes of seeking. One must give up all attachments—to family, home, and worldly identity—as this separation is difficult, like a nation leaving a union. The orange cloth … read more »
Always be positive
The sun of life and the honey of purity illuminate the path.All spiritual practice is devotion to the divine, beyond divisions of country or religion. The human form is equal, and love must extend to all creatures. Substances like alcohol can be medicine or poison depending on … read more »
Dharma and adharma
Dharma in Kali Yuga requires integrating non-violence and reverence into all actions.Performing rituals while harming creatures is contradictory. Hiṃsā is killing or eating animals, and also causing pain through harsh words, even within families. All life feels pain. Cruel speech is adharma. Dharma extends to protecting natural … read more »
Don't ask anything from God
Purification and faith are essential for spiritual and physical well-being.Many suffer, seeking solutions. True practice requires internal and external cleansing before approaching the divine. Merely asking for favors is incorrect; one must first purify body, thought, and energy. Rituals like bathing and mantra are medicinal … read more »
Follow your Gurudev
The Guru is the singular, indispensable lamp.Understanding the Guru's nature comes only in his absence. While present, his light is taken for granted. He traveled widely, visiting many saints and places, yet his devotion remained solely with his lineage. He transformed barren … read more »
Let this life be the last one
Yoga postures originate from the movements of animals and natural forms.Śiva gave eighty-four primary āsanas, modeled on creatures like the cobra, horse, and cow, and elements like the lotus in water. These postures are for yogīs to practice, connecting the physical form to a deeper spiritual … read more »
Follow the path
The Satguru is the supreme reality and the sole means to liberation.The true Guru is the very form of bliss and knowledge, transcending all duality and qualities. Devotion to the Guru is the essential practice. Perform the loving worship of the Satguru. The disciple's joy depends solely … read more »
Never lose the name of God
Health and happiness depend on inner cleanliness and divine grace, not external running.A pandemic reveals a deeper sickness in the age of Kali Yuga. Disease flourishes where tradition and dharma are lost, replaced by physical indulgence and mental depression. This inner pollution manifests as outer illness. True health … read more »
Guru and disciple
The essence of all spiritual power is Guru's grace alone.Blessings are more powerful than any material possession. This grace is the vitalizing force, like rain reviving a parched landscape. The Guru is one who has attained the supreme state, residing within the heart. A genuine … read more »
Be conscious in the present
Satsa g is a practice of purification through attentive presence and self-encounter.Open your ears and fill your chest to cleanse negative thoughts. You become your own guide. Every religion has good perspectives, but the root is one. When you come for prayer, ring bells and sing bhajans … read more »
Feel compassion in your heart
A global community of spiritual practice faces collective grief.The community has practiced together in peace and harmony. A global situation of suffering has arisen, causing profound loss. Many have departed, and the living endure great pain, often unable to perform final rites. The appropriate … read more »