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Our Inner Conflicts, Raga And Dvesha
Sudharā Kriyā is an ancient practice for inner purification and awakening.This Kriyā originates from the Sapta Ṛṣis and connects to the seven chakras and levels of consciousness within. The practice is not for daily use but for disciplined, occasional application to purify the mind. The primary … read more »
Sudharas Kriya
Sudhāra Kriyā is a practice for purifying the inner self and balancing body, mind, intellect, and emotion.It is connected to a sāttvic vegetarian diet, with raw foods noted for being easily accepted by the body. This Kriyā influences the gland systems and supports immunity, beneficial for health and spiritual development. Many practice … read more »
Welcome To Anusthana Program
Sudharas Kriya is a powerful discipline for purification.This Kriya originates from divine transmission and aligns the practitioner with universal harmony. All movement in creation is Kriya; imbalance within this causes disaster. Dormant powers within human consciousness, when unbalanced, lead to personal tragedy. This … read more »
Time Of Shivaratri
The festival is a daily inner ceremony for the self.People prepare for holy festivals long in advance, and this preparation imprints the consciousness regardless of commercial intent. Similarly, our daily actions with body, mind, and speech affect the soul and our journey. Past lives determine … read more »
Health means being in harmony with your Self
Health is being established in oneself, a harmony of body and spirit.A conference on yoga and naturopathy emphasized this unity. The approach uses elemental medicines—water, earth, air, fire—to remove disease, not fight it. We often accept a mediocre state of health, just as one accepts bad traffic, … read more »
Light Of Shiva
The divine light of Śiva is the path from mortality to immortality.The Himalayas are a holy land of immense cosmic energy where Śiva first manifested. All suns, moons, and galaxies represent Śiva, who appears within human meditation. Yoga is as ancient as existence itself, not limited to … read more »
Yoga Nidra
In order to practice yoga nidra find 45 minutes for yourself, peaceful place and comfortable posture.Mat from dry grass - kushasan - is the best. You should follow ahimsa, non violence. Avoid eating meat and using leather in your car or house. Artifical materials has also bad energies, they gives unnatural … read more »
Introduction To Yoga Nidra
The divine energy within is activated by purifying the chakras and awakening the Kuṇḍalinī.Energy is always divine, parallel to consciousness, but its expression depends on the quality of mind through which it flows. Life itself is divine prāṇa, and the chakras are centers within the prāṇamayakośa through which cosmic … read more »
How To Lead Our Life
Spiritual practice begins with immediate discipline and preparation.A clean, peaceful space is chosen. An object of devotion serves as a focus for love and dedication. Mental worship purifies the inner instrument and removes afflictions. This devotion creates positive vibration. Practice is not a … read more »
OM Is The Bija Mantra Of The Universe
The subject is chakras, kuṇḍalinī, and the hidden powers in humans.Today is the day of Divine Mother Sarasvatī, who represents wisdom and pure knowledge. The human body carries all the energies of the universe, and the intellect requires Sarasvatī's blessing. Each chakra has its own bīja … read more »
Mantra Purifies
The subject is the cakras and kuṇḍalinī, the hidden powers in humans.Dreams show our past, including past lives, and give direction through symbols. Yet distinguishing dream from reality is difficult. A farmer dreamt an entire life and lost a son, then awoke to find his daughter dead. … read more »
You Should Have Clear And Positive Mind
Life is shaped by the company one keeps, leading either to upliftment or downfall.Human life presents two fundamental paths: Uttāna, leading to progress and liberation, and Patana, leading to distraction and ignorance. Both originate from Sa ga, the company one keeps. Adding 'Sat'—meaning truth or God—creates Satsa g, association … read more »
Shivo Ham - I am Shiva
The aim of all spiritual practice is to realize the immortal, non-dual Self.Vedanta's essence is non-dualism: only the one divine consciousness is real, and the perceived world is changing illusion. The classical yogi is one who removes duality and realizes the Self in all. This realization brings unity, … read more »
We Need Real Experience
The distinction between theoretical knowledge and direct experience is paramount in understanding chakras and Kuṇḍalinī.Many speak from books, but theory is weightless without practice. True knowledge arises from disciplined practice under guidance, not from imitation or brief training. Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not a physical sensation within the body; it is … read more »
Dream Is Our Hidden Reality
Sleep is a vital, natural process for health and consciousness.Consciousness has three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Sleep is the best state, designed for recovery, allowing the brain to relax from worldly distractions and tensions. Without proper rest, the nervous system becomes imbalanced, leading … read more »
Awakening The Kundalini
Mastering consciousness is the foundation for understanding chakras and Kundalini.One must master the transition between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Not knowing the precise moment of falling asleep indicates a lack of mastery in the initial stage of practice. The second level to master is … read more »
The Way To Peaceful Mind
The mind is polluted by external visions and sounds, creating the world you perceive.Purity of vision and thought is essential. The mind is greedy, restless, and a thief; do not let it lead your life. To purify it, practice breath control and mantra repetition with faith and discipline. Master … read more »
How To Practice Pranayam
The subject is the divine Śakti, known as Kuṇḍalinī, the hidden power within every individual.This energy accompanies the soul, governs the body's formation, and sustains all functions through the prāṇamaya kośa. It concentrates in the main chakras and flows through the network of nāḍīs, primarily Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumṇā. … read more »
Around The World - Surya Namaskar at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, CRO
Integrating cakra, mantra, and movement creates a complete practice.Concentration on the cakra is a distinct practice often neglected. This integration is explored through Sūrya Namaskāra. It is important not to practice only the posture, only the cakra focus, or only the mantra in isolation. … read more »
System Of The Nadis and Chakras
The search for truth reveals the witness beyond dream and waking states.Humans possess dormant powers within, mapped by chakras and nāḍīs, which can be awakened through yogic practice. Consciousness operates on three levels: unconscious, subconscious, and conscious, corresponding to deep sleep, dream, and waking states. The story … read more »
Your Higher Thinking Is Satsang
Yoga is the eternal, unifying force between cosmic consciousness and the universe.The universe began as Śūnyākāśa, a void containing consciousness like an embryo. Through Yogamāyā, the primordial resonance Aum emerged, spreading everywhere as the form of the supreme reality. From this sound, light manifested as Sadāśiva, the … read more »
Only The Name Of The God Can Save Us
Rāga has two aspects: one harmonizes, the other creates attachment.A musical rāga is a harmonious sound influencing all nature. Specific rāgas align with particular times of day, and listening at the proper time harmonizes the body's energy centers. Similarly, color therapy affects consciousness; light and … read more »
The Way To The Self
The path to liberation is established through four foundational practices: viveka, vairāgya, the six treasures, and the desire for freedom.The individual self exists within the five sheaths and is subject to their fluctuations, experiencing both harmony and affliction. Having attained a human birth, one possesses the intellect for discernment. When governed by the senses, decisions … read more »
It's Time To Change
Makara Sankranti signifies the sun's northward journey, marking a seasonal shift.This change in nature's vibrations necessitates an adjustment in human life, particularly diet and practice. Modern diets often disregard seasonal wisdom, leading to nutritional imbalance and health issues, not merely weight. True nourishment sustains all five … read more »
Fasting For A Spiritual Aim
The glimpse of the divine is shown through strict discipline, humility, and grace, not force.The five sheaths, the Pañcakośa, cover the soul. The Jīvātmā, the individual soul, can realize the Ātmā through discipline. Fasting requires proper guidance and inner dedication, not mere ritual. Without conscious discipline, your practice is empty. … read more »
Vedic And Hindu Dharma is A Way Of Life
Purification arises from understanding Vedic Dharma as a way of life, not a religion.The essence of the Vedas is Vedānta, contained in the Upaniṣads and Purāṇas. This teaching is received by sitting near the master. The ultimate essence is that giving happiness brings happiness, and giving trouble brings trouble. … read more »
Different Techniques To Purify Our Koshas
Purification of the kośas is achieved through disciplined sādhanā and mantra.The five sheaths are purified by specific practices. Bhajan and hari kīrtan purify the chakras and antaḥkaraṇa through divine sound. Anuṣṭhāna involves concrete rules: sāttvic food, alpāhāra, and avoiding meals after sunset to cultivate sattva guṇa … read more »
The Keyword Is The Blessing
Our subject is the Pañcakośa, the five sheaths.These sheaths cover the jīvātmā. Yogic practices like āsana and prāṇāyāma influence them. Purification requires sattvic nourishment, thought, and action, governed by the three guṇas: tamas, rajas, and sattva. These guṇas are controlled by the antaḥkaraṇa: … read more »
Wake Up From The Sleep Of Ignorance!
Awaken from the sleep of ignorance.Life is a journey toward merging with the Cosmic Self. Every entity, like a seed, grows toward the light of its origin. Human consciousness is clearer, yet it sleeps in ignorance, dreaming through life while unaware … read more »
Protect Your Light Of Spirituality
The human life is given to realize the eternal Self, Brahman, and achieve freedom.The Self is a reflection within consciousness, obscured by the layers of the sheaths. Desires create waves in the mind, disturbing the natural peace and purity. The body is a lamp holding the inner light of … read more »
Feel The Presence of Your Teacher
The journey through the Pañcakośa reveals the self.This mortal world is where we come and go. Humans, unlike other creatures, try to change life and are not content. We are a part of the earth, composed of five elements, and aim to return … read more »
How To Purify Our Koshas
The path purifies the five sheaths through selfless action and devotion.Walking to a temple or holy place transforms physical energy into spiritual positivity. This journey awakens the heart and brow centers, creating awareness of past mistakes carried as karmic weight. Selfless service, like feeding the hungry … read more »
The Truth Is Very Hard To Digest
The essence of all practice is bhakti, the simple truth for crossing the ocean of suffering in this age.Ancient sages contemplated life's deepest questions without modern comforts, developing the science of yoga as their blessing for future generations. The core problem is moha, the attachment that binds the soul. This ocean of worldly existence … read more »
New Year Blessing from Nepal
The Ānandamaya Kośa is a crossroads presenting a choice.The five sheaths constitute the human temple. True beauty lies in spiritual qualities like devotion and discipline, which transform the inner instrument and allow the soul to feel joy. At the crossroads, the path of ascent … read more »
Amrit Sagar - Ocean of Immortality
The journey is from the sheath of intellect to the sheath of bliss.The Vijñānamaya Kośa is the light which is the source of every light. When it is full of that light, the Ānandamaya Kośa becomes an ocean of nectar. The individual self then exists in that supreme … read more »
Everyone Wants To Be Happy
The pursuit of happiness and the avoidance of suffering is the fundamental drive of all beings.This search is conducted through the five sheaths that constitute the human being. The physical body, the Annamaya Kośa, seeks comfort and freedom from pain. The energy body, the Prāṇamaya Kośa, requires vitality, which can be … read more »
Satsang with Swamiji from Nepal
The vijñānamaya kośa is nourished by two types of knowledge: aparāvidyā and parāvidyā.Aparāvidyā pertains to the material world and human science, providing comfort and development, such as in medical technology. Parāvidyā is the higher knowledge that awakens in the pure heart, reading the hidden powers within. Translating sacred … read more »
Shri Kedareshwar Mahadev Mani Temple In Nepal /2
Daily practice and pilgrimage transform consciousness through disciplined devotion.A morning walk to the temple is a sacred pilgrimage. This daily principle, or Nitya Niyam, is a foundational spiritual practice. The story illustrates its power. A sage refused to attend a king's ritual, demanding proof … read more »
Seva And Ahimsa Is Love
Service, or Karma Yoga, is the holistic practice that purifies all five sheaths of being.It requires integrating Jñāna, Bhakti, and Rāja Yoga. Merely being vegetarian is insufficient for the Annamaya Kośa; true ahiṃsā is love for all creatures and extends to protecting nature from human destruction like deforestation, pesticides, and … read more »
Shri Kedareshwar Mahadev Mani Temple In Nepal /1
Yoga is the divine energy that balances and unites cosmic consciousness and space.This unity manifests from the formless void, where pure consciousness resides. A singular impulse within this consciousness awakens as primordial sound, Nāda. This sound reverberates, manifesting as divine light, Śiva-jyoti. This light and its sustaining energy, … read more »
Practice Humbleness
Two kinds of knowledge exist: Aparāvidyā and Parāvidyā.Aparāvidyā is worldly knowledge for a comfortable life, but it is temporary and vanishes after death. Parāvidyā is the spiritual science leading to liberation and supernatural powers. It is attained through discipline, practice, and the Guru's … read more »
Satsang at the Temple of Kedareshvara Mahadeva
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal principle governing all existence, beyond human division.The Himalayan region is the ancient spiritual abode of sages and deities, where Śiva first manifested. Borders are human limitations; the world is one family. In this age, people fight to divide faiths, but all prophets … read more »
Peace should come first within us
Christmas is a time for peace, family, and spiritual devotion.Personal memories of the day vary by climate and culture, yet the universal theme is gathering with loved ones in joy. Spiritually, it commemorates the birth of Jesus, whose message of peace, love, and forgiveness is … read more »
Intellect needs proper guidance
The human intellect is a supreme tool for achieving life's ultimate goal.The individual soul journeys through countless experiences until receiving the human form. This body contains the entire universe and possesses immense dormant power. The intellect, a dormant power within, requires training and discipline to awaken. It … read more »
Our Mind Can Turn Everything Up Side Down
The mind is a garden to be cultivated and an ocean to be navigated.It operates through layers, coordinating conscious awareness with subconscious memories. This mental body is powerful and changeable, capable of uprooting spiritual progress through restless thoughts and emotions. The ultimate truth is not found in the external, … read more »
The 5 Koshas - The Layers of the Body
Food influences the five layers, or kośas, that cover the soul.The soul, or jīvātmā, is enveloped by these bodies and is influenced by all actions. Positive actions purify these layers and guide the soul toward its origin; negative actions create distance. The physical body, the annamaya … read more »
The way, we are able to reach the God
Yoga is the divine science for purifying the layers of being and realizing oneness.Human life is rare, and we are here as protectors, not destroyers. The goal is to awaken the divine energy within, not the negative forces that lead to suffering. Yoga is the ancient first science, a … read more »
Jadan Ashram Presentation
The Śiva Mandir in Jadan Āśram is a pilgrimage of sacred symbols connected to the Kedārnāth Jyotirli ga.Kedārnāth is a northern Himalayan abode of Śiva. This temple's origin links to the Pāṇḍavas and the Guru lineage, which brought Śiva's yoga from the Himalayas to Rajasthan. A special stone outside, inscribed "Bhagavān Śrī Kedārnāthjī," … read more »
Atha Yoga Anushasanam
Annapūrṇā is the divine mother who nourishes all creation through seeds, grains, and water.The soul descends from the astral plane, uniting with earth through water, which sustains all life. Consciousness enters vegetation through sunlight and moonlight. The human body is a precious vehicle for the soul, equipped with mind … read more »
The science of pranayama
The science of prāṇa and the system of Yoga and Daily Life lead to health and spiritual realization.All paths lead to the one essence. The classical prāṇāyāma techniques are Pūrak (inhalation), Rechak (exhalation), and Kumbhak (retention). Breath is like a battery sustaining life; prāṇāyāma aims to recharge it, purify the body, and extend … read more »