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Meditation
A simple practice for awareness through physical movement.Begin with normal breath. Close your fist, then open the palms. While the fist is closed, stretch the elbows and shoulders, giving the stretch to the back and spine before relaxing. Open and close the palms. … read more »
Utilizing the Vajra Nadi
The Vajra Nāḍī is the strong trunk needed to balance the three primary energy channels.Our systems are in chaos because people change authentic names and teachings, leading everyone astray. Āyurveda is the best but is now untrustworthy due to conflicting advice. Yoga is similarly confused; even the Bhagavad Gītā's 18 … read more »
Where can we see God?
The divine journey seeks God within creation and the self.We profess belief yet cannot see God directly, only witnessing the supreme's creation in all entities. Humans possess intellect surpassing animals, yet still fail to understand or honor this creation, even in elements like water which … read more »
The peace within you
Peace begins within the individual.Outer peace is impossible without inner peace. Many seek happiness externally, but true peace arises from inner contentment. Yoga and meditation provide a path to this inner stillness. By changing oneself, one influences thousands. Peace is … read more »
Chakras and the Kundalini
Yoga is the science of humans, uniting consciousness and matter.The supreme reality is a primordial resonance, nādarūpa parabrahma. All forms arise from this sound. The soul is this singular reality within the body. The apparent multiplicity of souls is like different waters or fires; their … read more »
Advaita
The soul is one, from individual consciousness to universal consciousness.Practice must be consistent to reach the aim of highest consciousness. The body is constructed through chakras and the five elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements exist within us and all around us. … read more »
Introduction to Hatha Yoga
Haṭha Yoga is a complete system of purification and health comprising six core techniques.The first is Netī, cleansing the nostrils with warm saline water. The second is Dhautī, purifying the upper digestive tract by drinking and expelling warm salt water. Third is Bastī, also called Śa kha Prakṣālana, a … read more »
Success in Yoga
Yoga is a lifelong journey requiring correct practice and a true master, not mere temporary physical exercise.Śiva is the primordial source, the consciousness that is the entire universe. He manifested alone, then created Viṣṇu and Brahmā. All three functions—creation, protection, liberation—reside in Śiva. We are that one consciousness temporarily in bodies. Our … read more »
Ujjayi Pranayama and Visuddhi Chakra
The Viśuddhi Cakra is a vital center located at the throat, governing speech and the thyroid gland.Its purification addresses nervousness, anxiety, and difficulty in communication, particularly for students facing examinations. The practice involves specific breathing and physical exercises to release tension in the neck and shoulders. A primary technique is Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma, … read more »
AUM and Chakras
The resonance of OM and the balance of the nāḍīs govern health and consciousness.The body is a system of 72,000 nerves, centered on three primary channels: the left, the right, and the central Suṣumṇā. The left nostril, or moon channel, governs emotion and change, influenced by lunar tides. The … read more »
Yoga and the creation
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness.Before creation, there was only empty space and consciousness. From that came resonance, the primal sound Om. This resonance manifested as light and then as Śiva, pure consciousness, and Śakti, creative energy. All creation, including 8.4 … read more »
How to control the problems
The Viśuddhi Chakra is a center of immense energy and responsibility, holding the poison we swallow from life.This poison is the negative words, thoughts, and energies from others that we internalize, blocking our throat center. It manifests as physical ailments like thyroid issues and as fear. Fear is essential for safety; without it, … read more »
Awakening energies in our body
A personal story illustrates how releasing mental blockages can manifest as physical release and flexibility.A long-held pattern of homesickness created a negative perception of one's environment. When compelled to stay and confront this feeling, a moment of acceptance occurred. This mental shift immediately resulted in a dramatic, inexplicable increase in … read more »
The qualities of Vishuddhi Chakra
The Viśuddhi Chakra is explained through cosmic principles and their manifestation in the human body.Kundalini awakening is the expansion of consciousness into oneness, not a physical movement. The chakras are symbolic centers of dormant energy. In creation, Shiva manifests first from the resonance of sound in empty space. Shiva then … read more »
Open and relax your Vishuddhi Chakra
A guided meditation on the Viśuddhi Chakra for purification.Relax the body and feel the breath. The true Self is one with the entire universe, beyond the duality of the mortal body and immortal consciousness. Observe the body without identifying with it; use prāṇa to … read more »
Glimpse of Kundalini
All beings possess a soul, which is ultimately one universal consciousness.Humans, animals, and vegetation all contain life, a soul. The apparent multitude of souls is like water taken from one ocean into separate vessels; the essence is one. Our being is composed of five elemental sheaths—physical, … read more »
The Purpose of Human Life
Chakras are centers within us, akin to tiny points where everything exists.We call them lotuses, the king of flowers, which grow in muddy water and open at dawn during Brahma Muhurta. This pre-sunrise hour is pure, ideal for spiritual practice and study, as consciousness is gentle and … read more »
Meditation
Meditation is the spontaneous state of oneness with the Self, not a practice of concentration.The soul searches for its destination within. Coming home to oneself after daily duties is meditation. It cannot be forced, just as sleep cannot be forced by trying. Concentration on objects or thoughts is merely preparation. … read more »
The Soul and the Guru
Receiving a guru's guidance is life's supreme gift, creating a duty to nurture the future.Hearing sacred teachings signifies past good karma. A guru's presence confirms this fortune. Following these teachings transforms life, an unexplainable spiritual magic. This gathering is not by chance; only seeds in good soil bear worthy fruit. … read more »
The fire element
The fire element is crucial for spiritual and physical health.Fire represents both divine light and destructive forces within us. The light of wisdom brings peace, harmony, and positive thoughts, creating a beautiful spiritual atmosphere. Without this light, darkness and ignorance lead to depression and blaming … read more »
The Oneness of the Soul and the Path of Kuṇḍalinī
The soul is one, not many.Consider water: it exists as ocean, cloud, river, and drop, yet remains one water. Pollution or salt alters its quality, not its essence. Fire is fire, whether a spark or a wildfire; there is no small … read more »
Protect Yourself, Keep Discipline
Protect health and know the value of human life.Pollution from pesticides, sound, and vehicles makes protection difficult. Practice prāṇāyāma a minimum twice daily and techniques like Śa kha Prakṣālana. Cultivate organic food, even in small spaces, and avoid junk food entirely; fasting is preferable. … read more »
The ancient science of Yoga
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness for human well-being.Humans uniquely possess self-awareness and the capacity for both good and bad. We have the freedom to choose our path. To know ourselves is the goal. Ancient scriptures describe creation emerging from a primordial resonance. The … read more »
The Ambassador of India in Mahaprabhu Dip Ashram, Strilky
A traditional cultural event welcomes distinguished guests to a yoga ashram.This gathering celebrates shared spiritual purpose and cultural exchange. The ashram serves as a spiritual lighthouse, a place for seekers to cross the ocean of illusion through practice. It has created a pure and harmonious energy … read more »
Practicing with Kundalini
The practice of Kuṇḍalinī is a serious, lifelong commitment, not a brief program.It involves experiencing a peaceful, harmonious resonance within, not a physical movement or psychic vibration. The true awakening is an opening of divine consciousness, bringing purity and clarity. This path requires steady dedication to one technique … read more »
Shiva and the Chakras
The master brings the nectar of immortality, liberating one from the cycle of life and death.Through this connection, one finds the divine within and achieves liberation while living. The Satguru bestows this knowledge, revealing the universe within the self and granting unending bliss. This wisdom is the true medicine. Memory is … read more »
Don't change the Master
The entire universe exists within the human being.All life, from water to sky, is one soul. Development occurs in physical form on Earth. The human system is like a car requiring an engineer; that inner engineer is you. External help and medicine are … read more »
Agya Chakra
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, a divine blessing beyond imagination.The universe is endless space containing consciousness, united by the principle of yoga, which means balance, harmony, and unity. From the first divine wish of multiplication arose the sound Aum, from which all creation manifested as … read more »
The path of happiness
The soul's journey is defined by two fundamental paths: ascent and downfall.Time is a human construct irrelevant to spiritual progress. The temporary body, composed of five elements, houses the soul for its development toward cosmic union. External help for inner problems is limited. Lasting happiness cannot be … read more »
Christmas Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji
The soul's journey is from form to the formless, from division to oneness.The source of creation is ancient and beyond human chronology, found in the Himalayas where spiritual roots connect to Śiva's kingdom. Divine manifestations appear across countless yugas, yet God has no form, mother, or father. Religions … read more »
Unity in spirituality
This is a time of global celebration and unity in divine praise.The message of oneness is spread through yoga, transcending all borders and divisions. Personal travels through many nations demonstrate this universal work. The essence of all religions is one God, though human ego creates conflict. The … read more »
Christmas Time
December is a month of divine happiness for gathering and rejoicing.This time originates from ancient harvest festivals where communities stored food and celebrated together. Such celebrations exist across cultures, like Holi in India or local festivals in Austria. This period creates a collective spiritual atmosphere. It … read more »
Prayer before eating
Food is a holy source of life and nourishment.The dried Panchkuta vegetable requires significant effort to harvest and prepare. Its ingredients, like guṇḍā, benefit the gums and joints. Cooking involves frying spices in oil, adding a mixed masala, and combining it with the pre-cooked … read more »
The Vedas
The Vedas are the holy scriptures of Sanātana Dharma, representing a vast river of knowledge.This knowledge was originally transmitted orally from master to disciple through Śruti, listening, and Smṛti, memory. In the Kali Yuga, human memory declined. To preserve the Vedas, the sage Vedavyāsa dictated them continuously. Gaṇeśa agreed to … read more »
Pranayama and the five elements
Prāṇa is life, sustained by breath and water.Practice prāṇāyāma diligently, inhaling through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth. Reduce food intake gradually over years, not through abrupt fasting, to build strength and oxygenate the body. Breath nourishes the 72,000 nerves, which are … read more »
The way to Sri Devpuriji's cave
A pilgrimage to a Himalayan cave reveals the indescribable nature of sacred space.The journey involves travel to high altitudes, requiring acclimatization and slow, careful walking. The entire region between Kedārnāth and Badrināth is imbued with the presence of the masters, felt rather than seen. The cave itself is … read more »
Regular yoga practice leads to good health
The yogic path advocates health and peace through conscious living.Completing this year, practitioners have progressed toward the highest goal. Peace is scarce in the world, and a vegan diet is advocated to care for nature and all creatures. The consensus for the planet is to … read more »
Keep your spirituality
Time's passage is inevitable, and the continuity of life proceeds regardless of human effort.The sunset symbolizes this natural progression into age and reflection. Youth is preoccupied with action, while age brings contemplation of legacy and what slips away. Society often dismisses the elderly, yet true value lies not in … read more »
Satsang will bring us to the Aim
The path requires following an authentic spiritual lineage under a perfected master.Different traditions have their successions, like the papal lineage. One must remain within this paramparā; leaving it is like jumping from a moving train. The masters are Siddhas, perfect beings connected to the divine source. Their … read more »
Bhagwan Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji
Today is the day of Bhagavān Mahāprabhujī.Brahmalīna beings are embodiments of the supreme, everlasting Brahman, which merges within devotees as both nirguṇa and saguṇa. Obstacles like negative thinking block this divine flow, just as a stone blocks a water pipe. Siddhas, who … read more »
Advice for practicing Yoga
The foundation of spiritual practice is the purification of the body and its energy.Knowledge of the chakras must proceed systematically, as wrong knowledge will not lead to the goal. The physical body is composed of five elements: space, fire, air, water, and earth. These elements exist both inside and … read more »
You have to have a Master key
The universe within mirrors the cosmos, and sound is the resonant power connecting all.Life passes swiftly, and we run with it. The body contains the entire universe; what is not in the cosmos is not within us. The self and the universe are one. The great Siddha spoke of … read more »
Follow the Guruvakyas and practice
The essence of spiritual life is consistent practice within a supportive community.Our tradition's bhajans contain the complete path. True progress requires personal effort, not merely listening. Association shapes habit: spiritual company fosters spirituality, while negative influences divert you. Many attend lectures but avoid practice, which is like … read more »
Practice and try to purify your karma
Spiritual practice requires vigilance and faith to remain uncorrupted.Some individuals spread negativity like infection, causing others to fall from wisdom. Stay close to the Guru's shelter for protection, as some grains avoid being ground by staying near the mill's central pillar. Do not carry … read more »
Maya is a big cheater
The planetary influences and days of the week affect all beings, not just humans.Constellations and lines on the body, like those on the foot sole, indicate influences. Destructive patterns in a person can bring unrest to an entire household. The illusion of Māyā is a great cheat, depicted as … read more »
Swara Yoga
Svara Yoga is a profound practice aligning breath with life's rhythms.For the sincere practitioner, it is a simple sadhana, yet difficult for the mere trier. This discipline reveals indications of past, present, and future. It involves understanding the flow of the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna nadis. … read more »
Practicing with AUM
The navel is the center of the universe.Our origin and roots are there, where the soul resides. From that single point, everything multiplies like a tree from a seed. The resonance of the entire universe is concentrated in the navel; it is the … read more »
Pranayama calms down the emotions
Yoga requires strict discipline and practice to succeed.Announcements are made, but discipline is not followed. Special seating should not exist; everyone should rotate. Sannyāsīs are not exempt and must also work, like cleaning the garden. Work with the earth is essential for health … read more »
Sound can guide us
Sound and its resonance, nāda, are a profound spiritual path.Sound and color generate immense energy affecting the body. Rāga means resonance, but also implies attachment and duality. This sound is Nāda Yoga. One must understand it; otherwise, it is merely noise. An instrument is holy … read more »
Meditation with flute
Meditation is supported by music to create an environment for being with oneself.Sound naturally captures attention and draws awareness inward, unlike vision which pulls it outward toward desires and objects. The practice uses this quality, allowing one to simply be with the sound. Life contains contrasting experiences, like … read more »