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Nature of a Sadhu
Compassion is the essential root of spiritual life and practice.The true self is of the nature of pure consciousness and bliss, beyond all dualities and attributes. Service and meditation upon the guru's grace are the supreme support for liberation from karma. Sattvic thoughts and devotion … read more »
The Guru's Continuity and the Practice of Yoga Nidrā
The guru lineage is eternal and singular, transcending the physical departure of any teacher.The original Gurudeva remains your guru even after going to Brahmaloka. Successors continue the guidance, yet they are respected as gurubhāī, not as a replacement for that one guru. The practice of Yoga Nidrā is a … read more »
Meditation, and Singing Bhajans
Spiritual practice integrates prayer, meditation, and conscious living.Action is dedicated to the divine principle, Śiva, for the welfare of all beings and oneself, enabling service to family and the world. Spiritual conduct means humbly caring for everyone, responding to adversity without anger. True … read more »
Nada yoga - in practice
The burden of this life is surrendered to the divine.All virtues and faults are offered up. One finds refuge by renouncing worldly form and time. The human body is obtained in a dream world, and one wanders through countless cycles of existence due to ignorance … read more »
Relaxation
A guided relaxation into the Ānanda Āsana posture leads to a discourse on dharma and unity.Lie down in Ānanda Āsana, the posture of bliss, distinct from a corpse. Relax the entire body completely while inwardly repeating your given mantra. This state resides in the Ānandamaya Kośa, the sheath of bliss. All … read more »
Inner Meditation
A guided meditation using a mantra to cultivate inner peace and light.Sit comfortably, close the eyes, and relax the entire body. Feel awareness moving through the physical form from the toes to the head. Chant the mantra internally to connect with the eternal resonance. The mantra invokes … read more »
Devotion to Gurudev
The power lies in constant remembrance of the Satguru.This devotion transforms one's life. Our Gurudev embodied this remembrance, repeating his mantra for eighteen conscious hours daily, even in sleep. Such devotion manifests as an inner light, which I witnessed. True devotees, like Mīrābāī, hold … read more »
Meditation from Jadan
The light of the Guru's feet is the sole focus for liberation.Seeing the Guru's feet separates one from worldly attachment and reveals the inner self. The human form is a cage of five elements where the soul feels trapped. Only by releasing the grip of the mind … read more »
Prana, life and Soul
The nature of prāṇa, jīva, and the body is examined.The physical body is a temporary instrument, yet necessary for any spiritual practice. Medical science searches within the body but cannot locate the soul. Prāṇa is the vital life force; if prāṇa is present, life is … read more »
Beauty is in our Hearts
The human heart has lost the natural harmony of togetherness found in all creation.Modern life separates families across the globe for work and titles, leaving homes empty of real connection. This separation drains love, reducing family bonds to brief, hollow greetings. True love is a profound, unifying force. In … read more »
Help comes from the Heart
The essence of spiritual practice is Guru's grace and devotional song.The Guru's word is the root of real knowledge, while all else is merely external. The divine flower, Pushpa, represents beauty and happiness that grows from a tiny seed; its vitality depends on proper care and … read more »
Guru Kripa He Kevalam
The current global condition reflects a fundamental lack of respect for all life.Humans have disregarded other creatures, viewing them merely as food, and have destroyed forests, harming the earth's balance. This disrespect may be the root of our afflictions. True health and peace require respecting all creation—animals, forests, … read more »
Why Guru is important?
Never doubt the divine play or the Guru's instruction.A divine being, seeing another in meditation, wished to sit quietly in that presence. His companion questioned this, wondering why a seer of all time would appear to search for what was lost. To test this, … read more »
Bad deeds will lead us to hell
The human path requires living by human qualities and purification through practice.We possess a superior brain but often act with cruelty, especially towards animals. Our negative actions, like polluting water and modifying seeds, harm all life and ourselves. This contributes to suffering and the cycles of birth … read more »
Spiritual Sadhana
The practice of yoga and discipline aligns the practitioner with the divine.All spiritual beings become the God they worship, regardless of religion. Creatures of the dawn awaken for a higher purpose, while those active only in darkness engage in negative actions. Humans should emulate the discipline of … read more »
Practicing Mantra with Vishwaguruji
A practice for purification and peace is given.The internal heat and disease are acknowledged. Śiva's dance brings a cooling, purifying power from the mountains. The practice involves specific chanting. Hands are folded, and the body is prepared. The chant of Aum moves energy … read more »
Guru and disciple in Kaliyuga
The Guru's operation is purification in the Kali Yuga.We live in the Kali Yuga, a time of collective negative karma manifesting as destruction and catastrophe. Each individual carries these Kali Yuga karmas and qualities. The Guru incarnates into these polluted conditions to help purify … read more »
The Way Of Karma Yoga
Karma Yoga is the primary spiritual path of selfless service, leading to purification and divine connection.Voluntary service to alleviate suffering, such as feeding the hungry, is foundational. The highest form is Gurusevā, serving the guru's mission to dispel the root ignorance causing all suffering. This practice purifies the inner being and … read more »
Why yoga is more than physical exercises
The process of spiritual transformation requires correct education and disciplined practice, akin to refining raw materials into a pure state.A human begins pure in the womb but is shaped by external habits and education, which can lead one astray or toward spirituality. True spirituality is not merely ritual worship but a profound inner awakening cultivated … read more »
Yagya, the sacred fire
Yajña is an eternal fiery ritual of sacrifice that maintains harmony with cosmic forces.The universe itself arose from a primordial sacrifice, and the world is sustained by it. This ritual restores balance among the five elements—earth, water, air, space, and fire—which compose our bodies and the cosmos. The external … read more »
Is Yoga a religion?
The path is the realization of oneness beyond all religious distinctions.We live in a world of duality, yet the ultimate truth is non-dual. Different religions appear on the surface, with unique rituals and histories, but their outer forms often obscure a shared inner essence. This essence … read more »
Mana Saba Khoyo Re - Bhajan
Satsanga uplifts spiritual energy, while kusanga brings it down.Satsanga unites and leads to oneness; kusanga divides and leads to duality. The shelter of the Guru is entered at mantra initiation, a moment of mutual commitment. The Guru promises to guide until the aim is … read more »
The heritage of Vedas IV
The Vedas are the foundational knowledge, structured into four collections: the Ṛgveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, and Atharvaveda.Each Veda has four parts: the Saṃhitās, Brāhmaṇas, Āraṇyakas, and Upaniṣads. These correspond to the four stages of human life: student, householder, forest-dweller, and renunciant. Originally one, the Veda was divided by the sage Vedavyāsa for … read more »
Omkar Mantra Ka Bhajan
Aum is the divine name, the light, prāṇa, and the trinity in one.Singing Aum purifies the atmosphere and illuminates the inner space. The sound originates in the navel, rises to the throat, and is articulated at the lips, causing a vibration in the head that reaches the Ājñā … read more »
The heritage of Vedas V
The Atharvaveda concludes the Vedic Saṁhitās, pertaining to worldly life and rituals.It is named for the Atharvan priests, descendants of Atarvan who brought fire. Revealed by the Atharvans and A giras ṛṣis, it contains 20 books with mantras for ceremonies, healing, and prosperity. Some schools consider only … read more »
Follow Yoga in Daily Life
There is one God, one message, and one sound in the universe.All beings descend from the great ṛṣis, regardless of religion. God is beyond all duality; the soul within each being is a spark of the supreme. Humans, unlike animals, should not cause pain and must live … read more »
Webcast with Vishwaguruji
Spiritual growth requires patient cultivation, not the pursuit of supernatural powers.A flower's beauty results from a seed being planted, watered, and nurtured over time; it does not instantly appear upon command. Similarly, genuine spiritual attainment unfolds through dedicated practice, not the mere acquisition of abilities. One … read more »
Mind and Ego
The mind creates its own reality of suffering or joy, not the creator of forms.Ego blinds, while devotion in any action reveals true sight. Brahmā created the universe but claimed he did not create the emotions within beings. His pride manifested a fifth head, which Śiva severed. Śiva then realized … read more »
Remember that you are a Human
Today is Kālarātri, the night of the goddess Kālī.The story tells of demons Śumbha and Niśumbha who terrorized the world. The gods sought help, and from Pārvatī emerged Caṇḍī to fight them. Caṇḍī created Kālī, who faced the demon Raktabīja. From his blood, new … read more »
God is everywhere
The sixth day of Navarātri honors the goddess Kātyāyanī, who embodies supreme power and devotion.Kātyāyanī was born from the combined energies of the gods to defeat the demon Mahiṣāsura. The sage Kātyāyana performed intense austerities, and the goddess incarnated as his daughter. All deities bestowed their weapons upon her, making … read more »
Guru Itself Parabhrama
Today's theme is the fifth form of the Goddess, Skandamātā, the mother of Skanda.A demon named Tārakāsura received a boon that only Śiva's son could kill him, believing Śiva had no son. The imperiled gods arranged for Pārvatī to marry Śiva. Their potent seed was carried to Saravana Lake, … read more »
Be in the present
The second day of Navarātri venerates Brahmacāriṇī, the embodiment of tapasyā.She is a form of Pārvatī who performed severe austerities to attain Śiva as her husband. Her name signifies one who possesses great austerity, energy, and devotion. She is worshipped in a white sari, holding a … read more »
Yoga practicing with Vishwaguruji
Yoga practice is a spiritual discipline, not physical competition.Ancient masters like Patañjali systematized training, but earlier saints often perfected single postures as continuous tapasyā. Āsanas like Ardha-Matsyendrāsana activate the lower chakras and are designed for alertness, not comfort. The practice aims for inner purification … read more »
Instructions against the infection
The Satguru Chalīsā is a source of grace and purification.Chanting it brings a beautiful vibration that purifies the heart and energizes every cell of the being. This vibration awakens the entire body and mind. True knowledge comes not from books but from the Guru, who … read more »
Purify Yourselves
Creation arises from divine resonance, and purity is the call of this age.Life is constant movement and change. All beings emerge from the one heart that is Śiva. The universe is filled with resonant sound, Nāda, from which all creation flows. The sun’s essence is pure, immortal energy, … read more »
The Lotus and the Path of Resonance
The practice involves cultivating resonance through sound and focused awareness.Begin by connecting the soles and palms, chanting a mantra with concentration. Sit in a stable posture and listen to the inner sound, the Nāda. Cup the hands over the ears to hear the resonance of … read more »
Anando Ham - practicing from Auckland
The practice of Nābhi Mudrā awakens energy to reach Saccidānanda.Begin by feeling the resonance of Oṃ Nāda to purify negativity. Warm the feet by rubbing them with the hands. Assume the posture: place the left foot under the thigh and the right foot upon the … read more »
The Practice of Vajranāḍī: Cultivating Balance and Surrender
Vajranāḍī is the cultivation of rooted strength and balance.Sit comfortably in Vajrāsana with hands on thighs, thumb and index finger joined. Relax the shoulders. Gently open the eyes, look upward, then bring the chin to the chest. Attempt to see the tip of the … read more »
How to change the destiny
The path from duality to oneness is our true destination.Humans create separation by claiming their master, god, or path is superior. This is dualism. All paths and masters ultimately lead to the same one. Animals fight for territory, claiming "mine," but humans create more duality … read more »
The Treasure in Your Hands: Mudrās, Stories, and the State of Yoga
Yoga's authentic practice and knowledge are now held in the West, not in its Indian homeland.India has lost this treasure, with its good schools suppressed and its embassies sending teachers who lack deep understanding. Westerners practice very scientifically, while Indian yoga is often misdirected, learning from Europeans. Our retreat centers are … read more »
Practicing Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidrā is a practice of conscious relaxation between sleep and awareness.Lie down comfortably, ensuring no disruptions. This technique brings energy, power, and relaxed happiness. Follow the verbal instructions mentally. Begin by feeling and relaxing the entire body from toes to head. Place awareness on each part … read more »
Don't kill Animals!
Disease arises from internalizing life's pressures, not from external forces themselves.This internal stress creates bodily pressure, a primary cause of illness. Inherited conditions also exist. The path of yoga integrates simple postures, breath control, and meditation into daily life, alongside dietary and sleep adjustments. Meditation must … read more »
We should have God in our heart
True spiritual practice transcends mere preparation and intellectual knowledge.What we prepare is temporary, like a meal that is consumed and cleared away. Speaking spontaneously from within holds more power than reading from prepared notes. Different cultures have distinct traditions of greeting and respect, such … read more »
Traditional customs are very important
The eternal journey is about faith, divine cycles, and the inner light.Observing the moon's phases brings spiritual energy and blessings. The new moon is a time of great luck, and the eleventh day holds powerful energy for women's rituals. The full moon benefits the earth and is … read more »
Path to the meditation
True meditation is the journey within, not an external projection.Most meditation involves thoughts going outward, about life or guided imagery. This is not being within oneself. People are truly within themselves for mere seconds. Thinking about being within immediately takes you outside. Even focusing on … read more »
Purify your all elements
God is present within every atom of existence.The world is in a time of fear, but one must be strong and turn to spiritual thought. God is not an external entity giving commands; God is within our inner thoughts and heart. This presence … read more »
Eternal journey within orselves
The eternal journey is within ourselves, to understand our true nature beyond the body and mind.Close your eyes to connect with your highest self, for external sight brings disturbance. Know your breath consciously, as breath is life. We inquire: what is this life force within us that sustains us regardless of … read more »
The Eternal Journey
Yoga is the union of body, mind, and soul, leading to oneness with the cosmic reality.This is not physical exercise but a journey of self-inquiry into the eternal nature of life. All living beings possess a soul; life is one. The human form is a rare opportunity for this knowledge. Our … read more »
Two kinds of power
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Brisbane, Australia.We need power for everything. Incarnations have a weapon and also a blessing in their hands. Both Siva and Shakti is power. Now in the Kali-yuga devils are awakened. Siva is the God of the devas … read more »