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The heart of the saints is like an ocean, everybody has space in it
A pilgrimage to Mount Abu and the significance of the full moon.The group visited sacred sites at Mount Abu, including Gurushikhar where Dattātreya’s perpetually burning sacred fire is maintained. They saw the cave containing his footprints and the temple from a story where worship was once halted. … read more »
Is suffering the human most enjoyable toy?
Suffering is the fuel for spiritual evolution.It is a pervasive human experience that functions as a teacher. Pain, especially mental pain, pushes individuals toward wisdom and realization when comfort fails to provoke growth. This world is an illusion of mind, time, and … read more »
We are responsible for what will be tomorrow
The world is moving in a strange direction because we are in Kali Yuga, an age of spiritual decline.We identify with the body or external objects, not the true Self. Our choices create karma, which determines our future. Modern education feeds the ego, not true knowledge. In this darkness, satsa g—association with truth through … read more »
The Path of Pure Sādhanā: Anuṣṭhāna and the Lotus of Consciousness
Anuṣṭhāna is a powerful sādhana for purifying consciousness and achieving liberation.It is performed with a specific spiritual aim, purifying the inner instrument to become free from the three fires. Practice must be continuous; breaking the chain loses time. Consciousness is polluted by the material world accessed … read more »
Around the world - Yoga in Slovakia
Simple living and inner peace are found through conscious practices that connect us to our divine essence.Modern life creates stress by distancing us from natural simplicity. Media consumption replaces true connection with nature and others. A healthy lifestyle requires deep contemplation on nourishment, breath, and movement. What we eat carries vibrational information; … read more »
Around the world - Yoga exercises specifically for women
This is a gentle yoga sequence for menstrual well-being.We begin with relaxation and full yogic breath to harmonize body and mind. Specific postures target the pelvic area and lower back. The first exercise involves bringing one knee to the chest, then extending the leg, … read more »
Swamiji in Bay Area, USA
The essence of bhajan is devotional singing.It is a practice of the heart, not a performance of the mind. The technical method is secondary to the feeling of devotion. One begins by simply joining in the collective voice. The melody and rhythm … read more »
Australian Yoga Teacher Conference
Welcome to this gathering, representing union and professional service.The organization's journey is acknowledged from its founding members to current teachers and future trainees. This conference symbolizes the mission to unite all yoga teachers and interested individuals, transcending styles and traditions. It also focuses on … read more »
Life in the astral world
Spirituality depends on the clarity of consciousness.Consciousness is meant to be transparent but becomes polluted by negative thoughts, ego, jealousy, greed, hate, and the consumption of meat, alcohol, and drugs, which act like a virus. This pollution obscures the inner mirror and … read more »
Resonance is everywhere, resonance is life, Adelaide
The eternal journey is the soul's passage through creation back to its divine origin.Consciousness exists within infinite space as a balanced unity. From the resonant sound AUM, light and all universes manifest. The individual soul journeys across lifetimes, accumulating karma through action. This karma is carried by the soul … read more »
Ekant vas and anusthan, Vep
Yoga is the universal principle of balance, harmony, and union.It is the balancing force within cosmic consciousness and space, maintaining all elements and celestial bodies. This same principle balances the five elements composing the human body, harmonizing its systems, mind, and emotions. Where balance exists, … read more »
Satya Yuga and Kali Yuga is within you, Sunshine Coast
The inner states of Satya and Kali Yuga exist within each person.The external Kali Yuga is a cosmic age lasting thousands of years. The internal Kali Yuga is the presence of negative qualities like hate, greed, and anger. The internal Satya Yuga is the knowledge of ultimate … read more »
The Eternal Journey, Sunshine Coast
The eternal journey of the soul is our subject today.We originate from the supreme resonance, Oṃ, and the light of Śiva. As individual souls, we are bundles of karma, rolling through countless lives across the universe. We incarnate in various forms, collecting impressions like a … read more »
Ego is the willpower of life, Vep
The mind is a mighty elephant requiring the goad of self-mastery.The purpose of Mauna, or silence, is inner observation to understand life's purpose and obstacles. Patañjali describes thoughts as either negative (kliṣṭa) or positive (akliṣṭa). Your world is created by your thinking; positive thoughts manifest a … read more »
Mantra is a seed in your heart
The path of mantra and selfless action is essential for spiritual success.Time is precious, and a day spent in divine thought, mantra, and selfless service is blessed. Selfless action, or Niṣkāma Karma, is service performed for the benefit of all beings and the environment. Selfish action, or … read more »
Navaratri - Honoring the Divine Mother and speech on Kriya Yoga, Gold Coast
The Divine Mother is honored, and the holy name is the supreme path.The incarnation of God first worships the Divine Mother. The name of the Lord is infinite and auspicious, acting as a bridge between the attributeless reality and the form. In this age, the repetition of the … read more »
Self Inquiry Meditation in Theory and Praxis, Sunshine Coast
Meditation arises naturally when the mind is not forced.Sleep comes effortlessly when you do not struggle with thoughts; similarly, meditation is disturbed by excessive imagination. There are active and passive forms. Active meditation is karma yoga, finding contentment in joyful work. Passive meditation is … read more »
What is Happiness?
There are two kinds of happiness: temporary worldly joy and the supreme, everlasting bliss.The search for happiness is universal, yet worldly pleasure is fleeting. Lasting peace, or ānanda, is found within. It is awakened through truth and spiritual practice. Harsh words create lasting wounds, while kind speech brings peace. … read more »
Asanas are like a cosmic dance, Sunshine Coast
Yoga practice must be systematic and integrated, not fragmented throughout the day.Daily practice is as essential as eating or breathing. Begin by preparing a personal space with your own mat and a cloth to preserve your energy. Start with relaxation, then gentle body-warming and stretching exercises, never … read more »
The whole world is my family, Sunshine Coast
The spiritual lineage is a transmission of divine light and wisdom, not the physical form.A sannyāsī renounces a single family to embrace the entire world as family. The story from the Rāmāyaṇa illustrates how ego, greed, and illusion lead to suffering. Rāvaṇa's ego and his sister's passion set tragedy in … read more »
Listen with your heart and with your brain, Gold Coast
Understanding arises from receptivity, not acquisition.Be a guest, not a member of the household who takes only what is known. Bow down to receive from above. Observe your own actions to comprehend their roots. Every person offers a lesson through their … read more »
Prayers give us peace, Gold Coast
The disciple's protection and healing demonstrate the guru's grace and the necessity of obedience.Disregarding the guru's instruction leads to suffering, as shown by a journey taken beyond permitted boundaries which resulted in a painful eye ailment. The cure came only upon following the precise guidance received in a dream. … read more »
Prayers and Mantras have immense of power, Gold Coast
Prayer is the most powerful and gentle tool a human possesses.From birth, we face difficult situations. In every critical moment, the practice of mantra or prayer provides the way forward. This is lighting a candle in the darkness. Prayer purifies the inner being—the mind, intellect, consciousness, … read more »
The Self and The Soul, Melbourne
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, a blessing for human well-being to protect all creatures.The practice aims to bring mind and body to silence and balance to hear inner knowledge. Spiritual progress requires gentle, loving self-approach, not force, and perseverance during difficult times. The goal is to purify the individual … read more »
Time and destiny, Melbourne
The divine play intertwines destiny and grace.Even great souls endure profound trials, as seen in the lives of Jesus and the Sufi Mansur, who taught divine unity and faced crucifixion. Such experiences may be a destined task to demonstrate truth. The story … read more »
Hidden quality in humans, Melbourne
The divine light and hidden powers within us are obscured by ego and ignorance, awaiting awakening through spiritual guidance.As a child, we embody infinite potential, but this inner light becomes veiled over time. We meet a teacher who helps remove this veil, revealing the eternal Self that was always present. This inner divinity exists … read more »
Harmony for Body, Mind and Soul, Melbourne
Spiritual practice is the path to inner harmony and purity.Authentic tradition is upheld by the Akhāṛā system in India, which grants the title of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara after rigorous testing of lineage and spiritual merit. Australia is now home to two such title holders, a significant historic … read more »
Guru Tattva, Wellington, NZ
Guru Tattva is the divine principle directly connected to God, manifesting as creation, protection, and dissolution.It is Brahma, creating positive thoughts and wisdom within the devotee. It is Vishnu, protecting the destiny of those who accept the guru. It is Shiva, destroying negative karmas and qualities. This principle is not the … read more »
Spirituality and Charity, Raumati - Kapiti Coast, NZ
The power of satsa g and charity sustains the world.Two kinds of people exist. One concentrates on personal life, which is not wrong. The other creates charitable and spiritual centers for the well-being of nature and society. Experience shows the world cannot survive without spiritual … read more »
A Prayer for Peace and the Path of Yoga
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul.The human body is a temple and must be cared for through practice. Health is the first comfort; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga practice is a lifelong discipline of dynamic movements, stretching, and postures, performed … read more »
Ancient Wisdom for the Challenges of our Modern Times, Wellington , NZ
Dharma is the cosmic law we must follow to be protected.Ancient wisdom teaches that dharma is the inherent duty and law of all existence, not merely religion. If you protect dharma, it protects you. Humans have lost their harmonious relationship with nature, acting against it out … read more »
How to live a happy life in a Modern World, Auckland, NZ
Happiness is a universal principle given freely to all, yet we struggle to attain it.We pursue material happiness, but it is temporary and often brings more suffering than joy. True, lasting happiness is supreme bliss, beyond the changing material world. It requires renunciation: take only what you need and release … read more »
Shatsampatti - the 6 inner treasures of Yoga (1/2), Auckland, NZ
The hidden treasures within are discovered through the four yogas: Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, and Jñāna.Human focus on the outer world obscures inner values. Karma Yoga is action through body, mind, speech, and wealth, governed by the law of cause and effect, with selfless action being the highest principle. Bhakti Yoga … read more »
A Celebration of a New Beginning
The opening of a new center is a celebration of growth from a small seed into a great tree, supported by collective effort and divine blessing.From a small beginning, a dedicated space is established through perseverance and service. This new branch provides an opportunity for many to serve and grow closer to the divine light. The work is challenging, but with … read more »
Yoga Workshop, San Francisco
Today is a special day, the festival of Holī, celebrating the victory of devotion over arrogance.Every spiritual tradition begins in the name of God, a guideline like a torchlight in darkness. The full moon's gentle light is considered a nectar. In a past age, a king named Hiraṇyakaśipu sought immortality through … read more »
Yoga and Meditation, Vancouver
The four holy entities manifest for universal well-being.A lake exists solely to serve, giving water freely without discrimination or refusal. A tree stands steadfast through all conditions, providing shelter, fruit, and oxygen without attachment or anger. A holy saint speaks wisdom for the … read more »
Find peace within thy heart, Vancouver
Living in peace requires managing inner perception amidst inevitable outer turmoil.The world has always contained trouble and those who create it, often believing themselves right. One must continue daily duties regardless, not stopping for temporary disturbances. True peace is found within, not in changing external conditions. … read more »
God's light is in every heart, Alexandria
The eternal spiritual lineage transmits divine wisdom from master to disciple.God placed a divine spark of light within every heart. This light dispels ignorance when it radiates, revealing divine wisdom. The Guru's word is God's instruction to love all beings without distinction. This knowledge flows through … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life means harmony of body mind and soul, Alexandria
Yoga is the science of uniting body, mind, and soul through harmony and balance.It is an ancient system for overall well-being. The universe and our own bodies are complex, harmonized creations we do not fully understand. We struggle to comprehend even our physical form, let alone our mind with … read more »
The Path of Yoga in Daily Life
Integrating yoga into daily life is the path.General instructions are given; apply them according to personal capacity. The worldly ocean awaits, filled with challenges; learn to navigate it skillfully. When feeling imbalanced, pause advanced practices and focus on foundational āsanas, Karma Yoga, and … read more »
The Wisdom of Yoga: A Path to Unity and Well-being
Yoga is the ancient science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for health and unity.It is a universal, practical path, not a religion or dogma. Its principles lead to a happy, harmonious life through love and understanding. God is omnipresent, manifesting in various forms to serve and liberate. All creation … read more »
The Indwelling Reality: A Discourse on Self-Realization
The true self is the singular reality indwelling all forms.My Gurudev gave the hint to realize this true self. That one reality is hidden within everything, like oil in seeds or fire in alcohol. You are that reality. You are the temple, the deity, and … read more »
On Practice, Faith, and the Inner Path
The spiritual path requires independent practice, faith, and discernment.Practice is paramount; treat your spiritual practices with adoration and respect as if they are divine. Chanting mantra aloud aids concentration and dispels thoughts. An altar is a holy place for inner consultation, a bridge from … read more »
The Precious Human Journey
The human life is a rare and precious opportunity for realization.The journey of the soul through limitless universes is unknown, but this human form alone can recognize God. This chance is a diamond not to be wasted, for life continues after death in forms determined by … read more »
What can be achieved through Yoga, New York
Yoga is the ancient science of achieving union and harmony.It begins with the body and breath, leading to relaxation, concentration, and higher states. All beings carry the light of the Cosmic Self within; we are part of this universal one. Our individual existence is governed … read more »
Awakening Consciousness with Yoga and Meditation, New York
Awakening consciousness through yoga requires moving beyond its common perception as mere physical exercise.Yoga's introduction to the West passed through phases of misunderstanding, from associations with fakirs to the hippie movement, before being embraced for health and concentration. It has since become a system for well-being and stress management, … read more »
Public lecture at Emory University in Atlanta USA
Yoga is the unifying energy that harmonizes the cosmos and the individual.Creation arises from the balance of infinite space and pure consciousness, held together by divine energy. This primordial vibration manifests as sound, light, and the elements. The individual soul journeys through cycles of action and reaction, … read more »
Mahashivaratri 2011 Instructions
Tomorrow night begins the observance of Mahāśivarātri, a prolonged period for prayer and abhiṣeka.We will host a satsa g with bhajans, dance, lectures, and films. The abhiṣeka ritual involves pouring a mixture of milk and water from a small vessel over a Śiva Li gam while chanting the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya … read more »
Maha-Shivaratri Satsang in Vienna (1/2)
A Śivarātri gathering unites a global community in devotion and practice.The event includes traditional ceremonies, performances, and teachings centered on Lord Śiva. The Śivamandir society works to preserve Sanātana Dharma through study and practice. A key teaching is the purification of the inner instruments and impurities … read more »
A disciplined day and time management help dissolve stress
Discipline is the foundation of success in all aspects of life, from business to spiritual practice.A lack of ethical discipline caused the global financial crisis. Business requires supervision, but ineffective oversight creates loss, as shown when multiple supervisors consumed the milk they were meant to guard. Delegation without personal responsibility leads … read more »