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Developing human qualities
Human life is distinguished by its understanding of dharma, karma, pāpa, and puṇya.Animals live by survival, but humans are given rules and the capacity to discern sin from piety. Karma is action, specific to human understanding. Pāpa, or sin, is not removed by brief rituals or holy water; … read more »
The Seeker and the Many Wells
The spiritual path requires steadfast dedication to a single practice, not seeking many masters or powers.A seeker repeatedly left masters, feeling he gained nothing from years of service, only to grow old and bitter. He returned to his first master to complain. The master then had him dig a new well … read more »
Stress comes from emotional problems
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, a practical path to wellness and relief from stress.Modern life creates imbalance through poor nourishment, lack of movement, and technological convenience that erodes physical health and human connection. Wellness is an inner feeling of happiness and balance, not a temporary state from a spa … read more »
How to release stress
Stress originates from subtle internal layers before manifesting in the body and mind.Stress begins in the causal body, the most subtle layer of being, often from ancestral impressions. It then permeates the energy, mental, and intellectual sheaths before reaching the physical body. The mind, positioned between the physical … read more »
Morning Sadhana with Vishwaguruji
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Raumati Beach, New Zealand.Vishwaguruji leads a complete morning practice session with sarva hitta asanas, brahmari pranayama, relaxation and AUM chanting. Improve memory by drinking almonds, honey and milk.
Brahmari Pranayam and Kapalabhati
Stress is released through specific sound techniques.The practice of Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma, a humming breath, activates the nervous system and increases cerebral blood circulation. This clears blockages, preventing issues like memory loss or hemorrhage, and energizes the brain's glands. It is beneficial for … read more »
How to use the mantra to release the stress
Stress is created by excessive concentration on the outer world, leading to confusion and an inability to focus.Yoga is a proven science for living a healthy life. Stress and emotional problems are significant causes of disease, including cancer, which is also influenced by environmental pollution and nourishment. The mind becomes restless with fear, … read more »
Harmonizing the layers of our being
The human being is composed of five sheaths, or kośas.The first is the physical body of nourishment, Annamaya Kośa. Modern overconsumption of food causes disease and shortens life. The second sheath is the vital energy body, Prāṇamaya Kośa. This prāṇa purifies and strengthens the entire … read more »
Go on your spiritual path
Stress arises from attempting to overcome problems with one-sided power.The world's troubles are inherent and perpetual, like a horse frightened by the noise of the generator it needs for water. One must find sustenance amidst the noise. Human nature is the core, unsolvable problem; even … read more »
Life of the Saints
The path requires grace and self-effort, and we remember the masters.Incarnations and human-born beings exist; the latter find Self-realization difficult. We worship the entire being of that supreme Ātmā. They lived through nature's conditions, yet their consciousness remained untouchable. Liberation is not achieved quickly; karma constantly … read more »
The Path to Health: Regeneration Through Yoga and Nature
Health is achieved through systematic yoga and natural living.Stress causes widespread errors in life and practice. Most bodily illness arises from poor nourishment chosen for taste alone, not quality. Modern civilization has lost connection to nature, making us and our pets ill. To regenerate, … read more »
Start to learn - follow the discipline
The foundation of yoga is discipline.Students must learn Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras by heart, as this wisdom will transform one's view and life. The master observes aspirants for a year, testing their discipline through simple tasks and karma yoga. Without this foundation, … read more »
The way to Satyayuga
A new year begins with a sa kalpa for peace and positive energy.Today is Makarasa krānti, the solar new year. The sun moves north, a direction for meditation and prayer. Śiva is the original seed of manifestation, the Śiva Tattva from which all life emerges. The moon balances … read more »
Let me be the dust on Your feet
Ego is a perilous force that elevates only to cast down.It is a hidden boulder one cannot move, blocking the path even after self-realization. Ambition for greatness or perfection leads one onto dangerous side paths, resulting in destruction. Pure devotion, not desire for achievement, leads to … read more »
Yoga leads to good health if practiced correctly
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul.It is a universal reality for health, independent of any belief. The practice originates from the primordial sound and light, given by the meditating Lord Śiva. Health depends on three principles: conscious nourishment, physical movement through … read more »
Everything is created by sound
Yoga is the union and harmonization of body, mind, and spirit.The ancient wisdom of the Vedas reveals that creation emerged from divine sound, the primal resonance of Aum. This sound manifests as light and then as the entire cosmos, including the human form. The body is … read more »
Meditation with mantra
Purifying the inner instrument begins with mantra and mālā.Sit comfortably and concentrate on the body to feel divine blessing, removing all disturbances and negative energies. This practice cleanses each blood cell and the entire antaḥkaraṇa. Today is the Mahāsakrānti, an auspicious day when the … read more »
The Path of Culture, Yoga, and the Gurukul
Culture is the life for humans, uniting us and reminding us of forgotten principles.In this age, families split and global harmony seems distant. The only way to acknowledge the world as one family is to return to our ancestors' way of living and integrate ethical and spiritual education into … read more »
The key to the happiness
Yoga and Āyurveda are sciences for complete health.Health is foundational; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga is an ancient system for physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life, using natural herbs with minimal side effects. Both systems recognize … read more »
Yoga, Faith, and Integration: A Personal Journey and Panel Discussion
Yoga is a faith-based system for wellness and healing, integrating consciousness with the body.A personal testimony describes overcoming a cancer diagnosis by refusing conventional treatment and rewriting one's mental blueprint. The individual believed revised thoughts would communicate with cells and DNA to halt disease progression, attributing survival solely to … read more »
Iyengar Yoga During Pregnancy: A Synthesis of Tradition and Experience
Yoga is a unified science of experience, transmitted through specific methodologies for application in life.The term "Iyengar Yoga" refers to one such tradition, emphasizing precision and the use of props to make the experience of āsanas accessible to all, regardless of condition. This approach allows for stability and comfort in … read more »
Welcoming Address and Valedictory Session on Yoga for Wellness
Yoga for wellness is the subject, moving from practice to integration for national health.Yoga has gained global acceptance, increasing India's responsibility. The conference aims to establish policy parameters. Yoga is about holistic wellness, not merely cure. Two key features emerged: the need for integration between traditional and modern medicine, … read more »
The Role of Yoga and Meditation in Improving Quality of Life for Cancer Patients
Yoga and meditation can improve quality of life for cancer patients when used alongside standard medical care, not as a cure.Studies show yogic interventions, including specific āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation, help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in patients. This improves their sense of well-being during treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, evidence does not support claims … read more »
Yoga, Stress, and Cardiovascular Disease: A Cardiologist's Perspective
Chronic stress is a key, overlooked cardiovascular risk factor requiring treatment equal to hypertension or smoking.Cardiovascular disease is the global leading cause of death, with India having a particularly high burden. Despite medical advances, the disease grows, indicating a need for inexpensive interventions like yoga. A landmark study shows amygdala activity … read more »
International Yoga festival 2017, 21st of November
Yoga is a universal science of balance, harmony, and union, not a religion, though all religions arise from its principles.It encompasses physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. The essence of yoga and Ayurveda together allows the soul to ascend. True education in ethics and morals comes primarily from parents, not formal schooling alone. A pure … read more »
Yoga for Well-being
Stress deletes our good qualities from memory, leaving negative temperament and thoughts.Yoga is the remedy. Specific points on the face can release tension and restore memory. Soaked almonds with honey and milk develop calmness and memory, balancing the mind. Wellness means feeling relaxed and happy, rooted in … read more »
New Moon Ceremonies
The new moon day carries great blessings and is a symbol of Śiva's darśana.Observing the twelve crescent moons grants a siddhi. Śiva, the creator of yoga, manifests in all elements. Greet Śiva upon waking to clear daily obstacles. The five elements are vital, with the sun and moon represented … read more »
Success in Yoga
Yoga and Āyurveda are universal sciences for harmony and the knowledge of life.Yoga is union, encompassing mental, spiritual, and ethical principles beyond physical exercise. Āyurveda is the science of life, focusing on quality of nourishment to prolong life. Impurities, or Vikāras, in body and mind—like negative thoughts and … read more »
Work continously
Work is essential for all worldly and spiritual attainment.Without effort, nothing is gained. Laziness is a form of hiding, pretending to meditate to avoid duty. True practice requires active work on body, speech, mind, and behavior. Speak words that bring peace to yourself and … read more »
Cleaning impurities
The human journey is the final opportunity to realize the supreme truth before returning to the cycle of existence.Bhārata is the cradle of a universal culture whose ancient influence once extended far across the earth. Modern science declares one human race, and scriptural philosophy states that among 8.4 million life forms, only the human … read more »
Diwali festival
India is the cradle of culture and spirituality.Its traditions, language, and festivals are profound. Yet, its people have forgotten their heritage, becoming slaves to foreign languages. No nation that abandons its native tongue retains its identity. Language is the vessel of culture; when … read more »
Inaugurual session of the conference "Yoga for Wellness"
Yoga is a holistic science for wellness, integrating body, mind, and spirit.This international conference explores its application for modern health challenges. Yoga's history is ancient, now globally recognized through the International Day of Yoga. It transcends mere physical exercise, aiming for equilibrium and peace. Scientific research demonstrates … read more »
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from "Yoga for Wellness" Conference, India
The practice of yoga and meditation brings relaxation that extends from the individual to the entire world.A relaxed self with good breath and peace of mind is the science of yoga. This state affects the family, neighbors, nation, and world. The process involves calming and silencing the mind. Dhyāna focuses on a … read more »
Live the life of a Human
Human life is given for a purpose: to live in harmony, protect all creatures, and ultimately achieve liberation.Life is limited, but the soul continues through many births. This human form is the final step to reach the supreme destination, though the path is demanding. All religions and cultures offer a valid way to … read more »
The Essence of Gurudev
The true Guru is the Ātmā, the inner Self, not the physical form.A story illustrates a misunderstanding: a professor feared Śavāsana, the corpse posture, associating it with death. It was clarified as Ānanda Āsana, the blissful posture, representing the relaxed state for realizing the Ātmā. This body is … read more »
The Science of Prāṇa and Svara Yoga
Prāṇa is the vital force, and Svara Yoga is the science of controlling its flow.The ocean breathes, its tides like inhalation and exhalation, providing much of Earth's oxygen. Life is classified by its element: water-dwelling Jālacara, land-dwelling Thalachara, and air-dwelling Nābchara. Our practice involves mastering prāṇa without physical manipulation of … read more »
Jivatma and the Universe
The subject is the primordial sound, nāda, and the seed of consciousness.The first state was śūnyākāśa, a void with no movement, sound, air, or life. Within this endless space exists a dormant seed, Jīvātmā. Creation requires three principles: space, consciousness (Chetan), and power (Śakti). Consciousness has no … read more »
How to use the mantra
Chanting mantras brings peace and purifies the environment through resonance.Life's disturbances agitate the mind, but mantra restores concentration and releases stress. The Guru Mantra profoundly affects body, mind, intellect, and consciousness. Five techniques exist for its practice. First is writing the mantra daily; positive mantras … read more »
Keep your energies clean
The five bodies each require their own nourishment.The physical body, Annamaya Kośa, needs food. It is said every grain has a destined consumer. A story tells of a grain of rice, uncooked and stuck in a merchant's tooth, which later fell before a … read more »
Dhyana
Meditation is the practice of becoming the ruler of your own kingdom, the body and mind, not their slave.The process involves concentration leading to meditation and ultimately to samādhi, a state of oneness. Various levels of samādhi exist, from temporary devotional states to the seedless, absolute union. The mind's restless waves must be stilled … read more »
Kriya Anusthan
The purpose of Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is threefold: physical purification, mental and intellectual purification, and spiritual clarity.You possess the technique, but you must practice it yourself. Do not depend solely on blessings; you must do the work. Follow the techniques without constant change. This practice purifies body, mind, and karma to foster … read more »
Searching for God
The miracle of life reveals the divine science within creation.The entire human body develops from a single drop over nine months, containing the entire universe. Ancient sages possessed visionary knowledge without modern tools, such as discerning gender. Modern science researches the organs and the aware … read more »
Remember the beauty of the world
The tree is a mirror for the self, revealing the nature of perception and memory.Observe the external world with full concentration, then close your eyes to visualize it. This tests and develops inner sight. The tree, with its roots in earth and branches in air, reflects the human system from … read more »
Practice and be careful
This morning prayer purifies the inner faculties of mind, intellect, memory, and ego, cleansing the karma from night and day.It connects us to a holy lineage of grace. A king once asked for a blessing to adopt an heir but was told he would have biological children, which came to pass. Prayer is essential, whether … read more »
Yoga brings you back to Thyself
Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul, not merely a physical exercise.Its essence is spirituality; without it, humanity suffers, like a body without life. Yoga purifies physical and mental impurities, known as vikāras, which include disease, jealousy, anger, and greed. Practice removes these obstacles, leading to clear … read more »
Anti-stress Meditation
Humanity's self-proclaimed superiority is contradicted by its creation of global pollution, stress, and disharmony.This suffering stems from unnatural living, misplaced desires, and a life led for consumption rather than purpose. The resultant inner disease, or vikāra, manifests as endless mental stress. The path to peace requires renouncing artificiality and … read more »
Live a disciplined life
Yoga begins with discipline, observed in nature's order.Humans have lost this innate discipline through excessive materialism and uncontrolled senses. Collecting possessions becomes a burden, and unrestrained desires destroy human qualities. Running after speed and busyness leads to regret, stress, and a fractured life. … read more »
Atma and the Soul
The essence is realizing the non-dual Self, Ātmā Anubhūti.Ātmā is the individual Self, identical to the supreme Paramātmā. Like space is one though occupying different forms, the one Ātmā is within all entities. What is commonly called the soul is individual, a mixture, but … read more »
The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within
Haṭha Yoga is the yoga of willpower and inner purification, far beyond mere physical postures.It requires great discipline, with the Haṭha Yogī enduring all difficulties without breaking their rules. This willpower manifests in four forms: the persistent insistence of a child, the unwavering determination of a woman, the absolute decree … read more »