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Science of spirituality
The essence of Śiva, yoga, and satsa g is the path to higher consciousness.Śiva is Svayaṁbhū, the self-manifested source, the primordial sound Oṁ from which the light of life emerges. Physical yoga practices balance body and mind, but are preliminary. True yoga is the divine science of consciousness, requiring … read more »
Shiva has given us the human body
The soul originates from Śiva, the supreme reality beyond all gods and heavens.This world is a field of perpetual conflict between divine and demonic forces, yet even the heavens are transient. The human condition is one of constant change, oscillating between joy and sorrow, driven by endless desires … read more »
Heart and intellect
The discipline of vṛtti is the foundation of yoga.All sacred words are Vedavākya, sharing the same essence. Humans misuse divine gifts, becoming selfish. Two śaktis exist: positive devī śakti and negative āsurī śakti, which can awaken the positive. Vṛtti is your attention, thinking, and … read more »
Yoga and Āyurveda: The Path to Health and Self-Realization
Yoga and Āyurveda are ancient sciences for health and self-realization.We exist in Kali Yuga, an age of suffering. The Vedas are the first scriptures, speaking of consciousness, space, and energy. The Supreme, without form, desired to multiply, beginning with sound and light. Humans were created … read more »
The Power of Satsaṅg
Satsa g is the supreme purifying force.A quarter-hour in the company of a saint eradicates countless sins. In this age, satsa g is rare and unparalleled; no other practice compares. It transforms even a criminal. True satsa g is found in bhajan, … read more »
How to find peace
The path to peace, memory, and fearlessness is found through yogic health.Peace begins within the heart and cannot be gained from outside. A primary cause of disease and nervousness is stress from an imbalanced nervous system. Health requires disciplined nourishment. Practice Alpāhāra, eating little. After a meal, … read more »
Meditation can help us
The Vedas are the most ancient science of life, containing mantras for peace and guidance.Mantras are sacred sounds found in all traditions, leading from darkness to light. The primordial sound Oṃ began creation. Regular mantra chanting brings vibrational harmony, reducing stress and fostering inner peace. Modern life, consumed by work … read more »
The aim of human life
Yoga is the divine journey of life itself, beginning when the soul enters the mother's body.Life is a union of the five elements—space, air, fire, water, and earth—that form the physical vessel. The body's 72,000 nerves constantly receive and distribute cosmic energy, connecting all functions to a supreme power. No human … read more »
Develop your wisdom, do not steal
In the Kali Yuga, imitation is a form of theft.People steal through counterfeiting currency, pirating software, and plagiarizing books and spiritual works. Copyright systems are commercial and temporary. However, the eternal scriptures cannot be sold or truly altered. Spiritual wisdom is like milk from a … read more »
Self-inquiry meditation
Self-inquiry meditation purifies the restless mind and heals the earth.Prayer is a tonic for spiritual development, leading to self-realization. The primary practice begins when consciousness becomes concentrated. Modern worries about the environment and society originate from the human mind. Modern science and thinking create complications … read more »
The center of the Divine Light
The eternal holy light of this spiritual seat has been radiating for forty years.This center in Vienna is a blessed place where thousands have learned yoga and spirituality. The presence of the master imbued it with a lasting spiritual power. This light is for all beings equally, as the … read more »
Slideshow - Merry Christmas
The invocation of divine light is the central practice.This light is not a physical flame but the supreme consciousness itself. It is the source of all creation and the essence within every being. By chanting these sacred names, one aligns with this primordial radiance. … read more »
We suffer because we left Nature
The true home is not a physical place but the heart's connection to all existence.The family we are born into is often difficult, but yoga reveals the entire world as our true family. Religious festivals, understood through a master's light, transform from ritual into spiritual meaning. The goal is to … read more »
Humans have the chance to get liberation
The final spiritual result is determined in the last moments of life, where one can undo a lifetime of good.Persist in spiritual practice regardless of difficulty, for the seeds of devotion never perish. Many struggle but keep faith. Time is fleeting; do not assume a long life remains. Spiritual energy must be awakened with awareness … read more »
Spirituality doesn't change
The light of divine incarnation brings peace and healing to the world.Great saints descend with blessings that sustain all life. Their energy remains vivid even without physical presence. Remembering their name brings immediate peace, regulating the heartbeat and breath, allowing the soul to find reality in that … read more »
Importance of the Full Moon
The moon's influence is central to yoga, governing the mind and emotions through its connection to the left nostril and the Iḍā Nāḍī.Its constant change mirrors the fluctuations of our thoughts and feelings. To balance this, one practices Chandra Bhedana Prāṇāyāma, using only the left nostril to purify the lunar channel and stabilize the mind. The full moon … read more »
Be aware of the importance of your life!
The full moon's influence operates whether one is aware of it or not.Many practice yoga only for physical well-being, indifferent to what follows life. Yet one's own actions create a destiny that follows like a shadow, with all accounts settled at life's end. The aim of self-knowledge is … read more »
Spiritual name is important
The Pañcamukhī Rudrākṣa embodies the mantra Oṁ Namaḥ Śivāya.Distribute it for health and balance. Wear it touching the body, ideally at the neck for the thyroid and vocal cords, or let it hang near the heart. Cleanse it with water while chanting the Tryambakam … read more »
Bhakti
Steady practice and satsang are essential for spiritual progress.Neglecting regular practice, even for a day, leads to significant loss. Initial enthusiasm often fades, replaced by distractions like television, which halt spiritual development. Do not blame God or the teacher for a lack of progress; … read more »
Shiva Tattva
The endless cycle of creation and dissolution guides the soul toward Śiva.Creation, Sṛṣṭi, and dissolution, Vilaya, repeat across Yugas. God incarnates in each age through Yogamāyā. Viṣṇu appears with symbols of blessing and destruction. The cycle cleans the field of existence before Śiva, the Svayambhū, manifests again. … read more »
Blessing of Bhagwan Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji is everywhere
The divine presence transcends physical form.The physical, saguṇa form is limited, while the nirguṇa form is limitless and accessible to all through the name and remembrance. When a great being merges with Brahman, their physical presence ends, but their divine essence … read more »
Mantra chanting makes you one with the divine
The prayer seeks oneness with the divine through devotion and practice.Divine light dwells within, dissolving ignorance. The goal is liberation, merging with Brahman or Śiva. This union is yoga, meaning harmony, a divine science beyond mere exercise. Intellect must be filled with devotion, not dry. God … read more »
The origin of the Science of Yoga
The origin of yoga is beyond human imagination, connected to the cycles of cosmic time.Yoga is the union between infinite space and pure consciousness, harmonized by divine energy. This creation began with the primordial sound, Aum, which resonates through all existence. The science of yoga was first given by Śiva … read more »
Traditions of the life of a Sadhu
The spiritual tradition views a saint's passing not as a death but as a Mahāsamādhi, a merging with the divine.In worldly life, death brings sorrow, but for a true renunciant who has followed a master, it is a culmination. Disciples are of three types: the unstable who leave, the middling who are inconsistent, and the … read more »
The Science of Kriyā Yoga
Kriyā Yoga is the science of movement, purification, and attaining divine light.Yoga is the harmonizing science for body, mind, and soul, given by Swayambhū Śiva. The human birth holds a unique potential, but it is threatened by the inner crocodiles of desire, anger, and ego. These negative … read more »
Yoga is harmonizing energy
Yoga is the science of harmonizing body, mind, and soul through following an authentic Master to navigate the cave of worldly life.Svayambhū Śiva, self-manifested, initiates creation. The five elements are His body. Endless space is the mother, and consciousness within it is the father. Between them is Śakti, the balancing energy; this triad and its harmonizing principle … read more »
Who will get liberation?
The nābhi, or navel center, is the seat of immortality within the body.All spiritual paths lead to the same point: the center of the universe within yourself. This center is the nābhi, where the nectar of immortality given by the Divine Mother resides. True mastery requires profound humility … read more »
Yoga leads to the healthy way of life
Yoga is a universal practice for complete human health and societal balance.It is not a dogma or a man-made religion, but the foundation of sanātana dharma, the eternal principle of harmony. True yoga encompasses all aspects of life, leading to peace and non-violence. Its aim is samādhi, … read more »
Evening Yoga practice with Vishwaguruji
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Wellington, New Zealand.
How to control diabetes
Balancing the solar plexus is key for managing diabetes and energy.Yoga offers a scientific system for holistic health. Diabetes can be controlled through movement, nourishment, and environment. An imbalanced solar plexus, shifting left or right, disrupts energy and digestion, leading to issues like fatigue. A simple … read more »
The fire can keep us healthy
Our health and consciousness are disconnected from a nature we are destroying.We build highways requiring immense gravel, destroying mountains. Rainforests are cleared for commercial trees that kill the land. This is driven by desire and a commercial mindset that sees nature as useless. Our unnatural living creates … read more »
Strengthening the fire
Agni Sāra Kriyā is a practice to strengthen the digestive fire for health.Blood pressure and diabetes are linked companions; the aim is to harmonize them. This kriyā is best done in the morning after fasting for several hours. Agni means fire, and the digestive fire, jāṭharāgni, is essential. … read more »
Yoga exercises against diabetes
The navel center is the source of life and balance for the entire body.Begin by lying down to relax the body completely. Place a hand gently on the navel to feel its warmth and connection to vital energy. This point distributes energy and influences overall health, including the pancreas … read more »
God is dwelling in each and every entity
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal law and yoga is the union with the divine.Dharma is not religion. Religion is a divisive philosophy, but dharma is universal. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal process, like the cycles of sunrise or water becoming rain and returning to the ocean. The soul in … read more »
Cosmic energy
Prāṇa is the life force and the core inquiry is the nature of the self.Prāṇa is the cosmic energy enabling existence, divided into specific aspects for functions like sight and heartbeat. Physical prāṇa is linked to oxygen, while astral prāṇa is the eternal cosmic supply. The fundamental questions are: Who … read more »
Vajrasan
Vajrāsana and shoulder rotation are profound practices for health.Shoulder rotation engages the spine and its muscles, aiding balance. In Vajrāsana, folded elbows relax the shoulders. The Vajranāḍī nerve, central to this posture, is said to balance the body, support the brain and heart, and … read more »
Asana, pranayama and meditation
Yoga begins with the body to reach beyond it.A healthy body balances the mind, senses, and emotions, leading to concentration and awareness. This awareness reveals consciousness, which exists at many levels, culminating in God consciousness. All this depends on the body; when it fails, … read more »
Your body is the map of your destiny
Destiny is a fixed map written upon the body, yet can be altered by grace and spiritual practice.Janma-bhūmi, karma-bhūmi, and dharma-bhūmi are predetermined—the places of birth, work, and spiritual development. An ancient story illustrates that written destiny cannot be avoided by human effort alone. The physical form is this map: lines on the … read more »
Janama Bhumi, Karma Bhumi and Dharma Bhumi
Yoga is the universal balancing principle, the single root and trunk from which all branches grow.You are the living self, a mobile tree. The human brain is the root, leading and balancing the entire body, just as a small engine pulls a long train. Yoga is not merely physical exercise; it … read more »
The wisdom of Yoga for students
Yoga is the union of body, mind, and soul through daily practice.Life itself is this practice. The ultimate reality is endless space, śūnyakāśa, containing dormant consciousness. The energy between them creates balance, the first vibration of 'I am one, I will multiply.' This resonance, OM, is the … read more »
Yoga is a self-healing therapy
Yoga is the path to peace and health, encompassing both world peace and inner peace.Health is foundational, for without it, there is no mental or emotional peace. True peace begins within one's own heart. Yoga is a universal practice for every stage of life, not merely extreme physical postures for … read more »
Grassroot projects for peace
Peace begins within the heart and expands outward to encompass all life.The United Nations seeks harmony and sustainability, with goals like water protection and education. Non-governmental organizations support this work. True peace requires personal transformation: relinquish anger and greed, embrace kindness and generosity. This peace must first … read more »
Miraculous Creation
Creation arises from divine persistence in sadhana, service, and surrender.All manifested beauty is transient, leading to the fundamental question of identity. Our true nature is the endless space of Ananda, which is indivisible from the pure consciousness within it. This consciousness is the harmonizing, unifying … read more »
Learn to renounce
Health is the foundation for a holistic life encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.Modern life imposes great stress on the body and mind. Aging brings a natural weakening and the challenge of attachments to possessions and family. There is also a prevalent fear not of death itself, but of … read more »
Help to the World
Yoga and Daily Life contributes to sustainable development through practical projects aligned with United Nations goals.The Desert Rainwater Harvesting Initiative in Rajasthan created a large, sealed lake over five years to provide year-round water for villages, animals, and organic farming. A global tree-planting project has established millions of trees, including a … read more »
Follow the good path
The foundations of a happy and healthy life rest on physical health and spiritual company.Health is the first wealth, defined by three points: good digestion, sound sleep without aids, and a good memory and physical balance. This physical well-being is one pillar. The other is the company you keep, called … read more »
Quality of yoga is missing
The human journey is a rare opportunity for divine realization, not merely consumption.Possessing a human body is insufficient; one must cultivate inner qualities that lead toward light, not the darkness of violence or selfishness. Modern yoga often lacks authentic quality, becoming a commercial fashion focused on the body … read more »
Develop the quality
The five sheaths must be purified to attain pure prāṇa and higher consciousness.Pure quality is essential, not mere quantity. This purification is a gradual process of renunciation, requiring disciplined sādhanā. Few succeed because maintaining purity in body, thought, and action is difficult. Most are distracted by worldly desires … read more »
Worldly and spiritual life
Yoga is the ancient science of body, mind, and soul for health, happiness, and long life.What is commonly called Hatha Yoga is often misunderstood. True Hatha Yoga requires discipline and willpower, beginning now. It consists of six inner purification techniques: Neti, Dhauti, Basti, Nauli, Trāṭak, and Kapālabhāti. These cleanse the nostrils, … read more »
The human birth
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, leading from action to liberation.All beings are bound by the cycle of karma, action and reaction. Humans are born to work out these karmas through body, mind, speech, and wealth. The intellect must be educated with ethics and spirituality to … read more »