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Trust your Gurudev
The moon's influence is significant until Guru Pūrṇimā, a time connected to Śiva's energy.The moon affects the earth and oceans, creating tides. Yet, greater than any planetary influence is the protection of the Guru's grace. This grace acts as an ultimate safeguard for the seeker. Belief in astrological fears … read more »
Discipline in Yoga
The discipline of yoga begins now.The first instruction is to apply discipline immediately, not tomorrow. Success in any endeavor requires following rules and control. The body and mind must be trained through awareness of their systems and impurities. Laziness is the … read more »
The Pranas
The science of prāṇa and prāṇāyāma governs our health and vitality.Ten prāṇas, including Prāṇa and Apāna, sustain specific bodily functions. Specialized prāṇas operate the eyes, ears, heart, and liver. Prāṇa brings nourishment in, while Apāna expels waste; weak Apāna causes issues like constipation. Illness arises from … read more »
Why do we need purification?
Yoga is the essential practice for sustaining energy, health, and consciousness in human life.We are the protectors of creation and the solution to our problems. The human body is a divine creation from the five elements, containing life itself, which we must keep pure. We are destroying nature with … read more »
Protecting Nature
The International Day of Yoga celebrates a universal science for harmony.Yoga is the union of body and spirit, a path to health and awareness beyond any single religion. It awakens us to live in peace with nature and all living beings. The practice is for everyone, … read more »
Yoga will save the Earth
Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness, reflecting the five elements of creation.Humans, uniquely endowed with intellect, are solely responsible for the pollution damaging the earth, from plastics to contaminated water. Conferences on pollution or vegetarianism are hypocritical when attendees' actions contradict their words; change requires personal practice, … read more »
Nothing is more valuable than Satsang
The roots of spirituality are found in following the eternal guidance.A spiritual atmosphere was once absent here, with only physical yoga practiced. People longed for more, as interest in these teachings existed in books. From that initial seed, a complete system for life grew, spreading widely. … read more »
Is this thought really important to you?
A guided meditation on analyzing and releasing thoughts to achieve mental freedom.Settle into a comfortable posture, relaxing the entire body. Observe the natural breath, feeling the body's energy and motionlessness. Release all thoughts to relieve stress. Now, analyze your thoughts. From many thoughts, select one major thought. … read more »
Value of Satsang and practicing
Satsa g is rare and yoga is a profound science.Satsa g, the gathering with saints to hear of God, is exceptionally rare. It leads to peace, bliss, and Brahmaloka, not the limited heaven. Yoga is an ancient science for the body, mind, and soul. The … read more »
Morning exercise with Vishwaguruji
A morning session integrates physical postures with breathwork to cultivate health and awareness.Begin by relaxing the entire body and synchronizing movement with breath. Specific exercises like leg cycling strengthen digestion and release tension. The focus then shifts to the core, engaging the navel center which is vital for … read more »
I am bliss
Yoga is a science for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, designed to create harmony with all life.Human consciousness must develop peace, moving beyond competitive pride and hidden ego. Animals sense human energy, which is often untrustworthy due to impure inner faculties of mind, intellect, consciousness, and pride. The practice aims to purify … read more »
Meditation with AUM
The practice of Aum chanting coordinates sound, breath, and awareness to purify energy and consciousness.The resonance ascends from the navel through three distinct levels. The first sound, 'A,' projects into space. The second, 'U,' returns to resonate within the body. The third, 'M,' transfers from the crown chakra to the … read more »
Practice with Vishwaguruji
A guided relaxation and anti-stress practice through physical movement and breath awareness.Relax the entire body from toes to head. Withdraw awareness from the external world. Coordinate body and breath with simple awareness, without concentration or imagination. Perform gentle movements to release tension: stretch limbs, rotate knees side … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life leads to good health
Children are the culture of tomorrow, and yoga is the education that creates perfect humans.Yoga guides children away from negative habits and toward a bright future through practice, song, and parental support. It leads to non-violence, peace, health, and happiness. True happiness is a free gift from God within us; … read more »
Techniques of Meditation
Āyurveda balances life; yoga reveals purpose.Karma, action through body, mind, speech, or wealth, binds everyone. Time, a human construct, waits for none, not even gods. The goal is to transcend time and space, realizing the oneness beyond individuality. The mind, a … read more »
Sources of happiness
Health is the foundational wealth for happiness, achieved through the balance of yoga and Āyurveda.Health is the first wealth; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga and Āyurveda are two wings for balance: yoga harmonizes astral energy and emotions, while Āyurveda maintains physical health. The primary happiness is a healthy body. … read more »
Difficulties
The human condition is defined by a unique and pervasive fear, stemming from our intellect and desires, which separates us from other creatures and creates our suffering.We declare ourselves the best creatures, yet we are the most fearful. Animals live without our anxieties; they do not consult astrology or design their homes. We asked God why He made humans superior, and He … read more »
The Living Planet
The question of how to live long is misplaced; we should ask if we have truly served the Earth, our Mother, who embodies the principle of sustainability.True sustainability is the self-regenerating system of the God-made world, not the limited, man-made concepts like the "green economy," which often destroys nature for profit. Our bodies, like the Earth designed by the cosmic engineer Viśvakarmā, … read more »
Yoga Nidra: theory and practice
True greatness is never self-proclaimed; it is recognized by others.A great person does not glorify themselves with titles. God does not demand to be called God. If someone declares their own greatness, it reveals their nature. A diamond does not announce its value; we perceive … read more »
We should develop positive qualities
Perfection requires practice, not just theory.There are two types of masters: one who speaks and one who acts through dedicated practice. True meditation is not merely closing one's eyes; it requires the focused commitment of lagan, akin to love that overcomes … read more »
Be the example
Mahātmā Gandhījī exemplified a life of truth, non-violence, and selfless service.He demonstrated that true knowledge brings equality and removes duality. His life was a practical lesson in renunciation, proving one must renounce to truly enjoy. He taught through personal example, as shown when he abstained from … read more »
What is Yoga and Ayurveda?
Yoga and Ayurveda are the two wings for the bird of life to fly.Yoga means union, the oneness of the individual self with the supreme. Vyoga means separation. Time is the greatest force; do not waste it. Our memory is being lost by relying on external records. True knowledge … read more »
Meditation from Auckland
Theoretical knowledge is secondary to direct meditative practice.Begin by establishing physical stillness and comfort, known as Kāya Sthairyam. This steadiness allows for deep relaxation and inward inquiry. The core practice is self-enquiry, contemplating fundamental questions of identity and origin. Through relaxation and focused … read more »
Yoga, Āyurveda, and the Journey Beyond: From Vikāra to Turīya
Yoga and Āyurveda address disease, or vikāra, in the physical and mental realms.Physical vikāra arises from disregarding natural harmony in diet and living. Mental vikāra manifests as the six afflictions: desire, anger, attachment, greed, pride, and ego. These lead to cintā, or chronic worry, which consumes one from … read more »
Transferring the ancient knowledge
Ayurveda and Yoga are ancient sciences of body, mind, and soul.The knowledge was transmitted verbally from master to disciple, known as Śruti, and through memory, called Smṛti. Human memory has declined due to reliance on writing and technology. Ancient research was more perfect, preserved in scriptures … read more »
Who is the real Master?
A mudrā unites individual and supreme consciousness, while its three extended fingers symbolize the three guṇas to be transcended.Tamas guṇa is laziness and inertia, draining energy; it is countered by reducing diet. Rajas guṇa is restlessness and anger, generating heat. Sattva guṇa is balance and purity, yet one must ascend beyond all three. The … read more »
Jivatma
Self-inquiry meditation seeks the realization of the true Self, which is supreme and distinct from the bound individual soul.The soul is entangled in karma and cycles of rebirth, perpetually seeking liberation. This human form is a precious opportunity to purify karma and progress toward the supreme reality. The process involves peeling away layers of … read more »
Practicing Yoga
Yoga is a scientific system for balancing body, mind, and soul.Begin by relaxing the entire body from toes to head. Practice slow, conscious movements and breath to bring the nervous system into equilibrium. Muscle contraction and release must be done slowly; holding a contraction for about … read more »
How to open the heart?
The aim of human life is to remember God, which is the essence of bhajan.Religion is a philosophy derived from divine incarnations, but the eternal essence is one dharma. The physical body is a temporary construct of five elements, a wondrous bungalow where God speaks. Consciousness pendles between three states: … read more »
The whole world is one family
Yoga is the science of body, mind, soul, and consciousness.Every creature seeks happiness, but only humans possess intellect and free will. Worldly happiness is temporary; only true knowledge, which is oneness with all, is permanent. Our actions determine our fruits, as good yields good and … read more »
We need perfection
Authentic symbols are essential for spiritual efficacy.Ancient scriptures prescribe exact measurements and placements for symbols in temples and sacred spaces. If these are incorrect, the practice is flawed, just as a physical imperfection creates difficulty. People seek these authentic places, for there … read more »
Yoga and Ayurveda for the health
Yoga and Āyurveda are integrated sciences for the body, mind, and soul.Āyurveda primarily cares for the physical body through correct nutrition, asserting that health reduces mental tension. The body grows until about twenty-two years with good nutrition, requiring less food for strength and longevity. Modern eating exceeds … read more »
Great Saints set an example
Dharma is the universal principle of rightness, distinct from modern religious constructs.Many great beings, including Jesus and ancient ṛṣis, have suffered for truth. Common yoga is a science for well-being, akin to a parent calming a child. A higher meditation exists for those spiritually educated with tolerance. … read more »
Sacrifice of the Saints
The crucifixion of the self is the central theme.Great saints, like Jesus and the Sufi Anā al-Ḥaqq, were crucified for declaring divine truth. Their persecution mirrors how we crucify ourselves by ignoring spiritual principles. We are like birds with cut feathers, unable to fly … read more »
Searching for Brahmaloka
The eternal sacrifice for dharma manifests across all ages.In every yuga, divine and demonic forces engage in perpetual struggle. The crucifixion of Jesus represents one such sacrifice, not an isolated event but part of a timeless pattern where beings offer themselves for universal well-being. … read more »
Bhajan about Yoga Nidra - yogic sleep
Yoga Nidrā is a state of conscious rest distinct from ordinary sleep.A story illustrates this. Sādhus once criticized a master for apparent daytime sleep. The master explained he was practicing yoga nidrā, a conscious sleep where one remains inwardly awake. In this state, awareness is fully alert … read more »
The real meditation
The soul of meditation is the Guru Mantra, the essential seed given by the guru.Without the guru's mantra, meditation is lifeless. The mind, restless and hungry, finds calm through this mantra. The real mantra is the Guru Mantra, received with the guru's blessing, not self-chosen. One must be Guru Mukhi, … read more »
Chakras and Nadis
The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation and the seat of the dormant Kuṇḍalinī energy.Three principal energy channels govern the system: Iḍā, Pi galā, and the central Suṣumṇā. The term 'haṭha yoga' originates from balancing the 'ha' of Iḍā and the 'ṭha' of Pi galā. True haṭha yoga embodies forceful … read more »
The rising of Kundalini
Mantras, elements, and spiritual science shape human destiny.Mantras are researched formulas of sound whose vibration originates at the navel. They purify the mind and protect one's energy. The singular, formless God distributes divine duties through the elements, which are living deities we must … read more »
Yoga and Ayurveda for wellbeing
The divine light of Bharat and Sanatana Dharma is the eternal truth.Bharat is the cradle of culture and spirituality, acknowledged as the motherland, Bhārat Mātā. It is the sacred center where divine incarnations manifest. Every atom of its soil carries divine energy. Sanatana Dharma is not a … read more »
Discovering harmony and peace
A journey within begins by relaxing the body and observing the breath.Contemplate the five elements within. Space exists inside and outside; feel at ease within it. Air, or prāṇa, purifies the body and can remove illness with concentrated will. Inner fire, or agni, balances temperature and burns … read more »
Svargaloka
Kali Yuga is the age of karma and the path to liberation.All action is karma, and karma is the primary substance of human life. Every physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual activity is karma. This entire era is one of Karma Yoga, where all are engaged in work, … read more »
How to prepare for meditation
The primary purpose of human life is to purify all karmas and unite the individual soul with the Supreme.This is the main aim of receiving a human body. All other good works are also a duty. The Chin Mudrā symbolizes this union, with the thumb and index finger representing the Supreme and individual soul … read more »
Support the flame of life within you
The inner fire of tapasyā purifies the self through renunciation and steadfastness.All experiences—good and bad—arise from within our own consciousness, not from external sources. We project our inner negativity onto others, but blaming others only multiplies those negative qualities within our own awareness. True renunciation means letting … read more »
Detachment and Liberation
Life is obtained, but how should one live it? The human lifespan is divided into quarters for study, family, society, and final liberation.The ladder for this is Dharma, Artha, Kāma, and Mokṣa. The personality has perishable and immortal parts. The soul travels; the body has its lineage from five elements. We know only the physical body, but mind, … read more »
Raja Yoga and Mantra
The limitless divine reality is the source and destination of all existence.From the silent, formless infinite arose the vibration of sound, the primal resonance that manifests as creation. All that appears—the cosmos, the myriad life forms—are waves upon that ocean of consciousness. These waves are not separate … read more »
The Four Paths and the Nature of Siddhi
Yoga's path requires authentic practice, not imitation.The cycle of spiritual practice mirrors cosmic ages, with the current age relying on divine remembrance. A twelve-year commitment with firm resolve can lead toward perfection, yet unseen forces may test one's progress. The intellect, supported … read more »
Cultural tolerance
A nation must protect its culture and language, but large nations must not destroy small ones.True harmony requires adopting the ancient Vedic science, which speaks of unity, not a single God. India is the cradle of culture, hosting many languages without conflict, just as a garden holds many trees. Yet, we … read more »
Tree planting in Khatu
The essence of yoga is the movement from sound to union, from mantra to silence.Mantra invokes peace, establishing a foundation of tranquility within and without. This repeated invocation of peace is the preparation, clearing the inner space. The practice then shifts to a singular, devotional repetition of the divine name. … read more »
Memories
Memory is a foundational aspect of life, yet dwelling on the past is a waste of precious time.The past is gone like water that has flowed down a river; you cannot catch it again. Excessive attachment to past memories or to the dead body of a loved one is a sorrow for unreality. … read more »