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How to recognise yoga exercise?
Authentic yoga is found in ancient, vetted scriptures, not modern commercial adaptations.Yoga has become a commercial venture with many invented practices like laughing yoga, which are not in the śāstras. While personal practice is healthy and better than nothing, one should not be fanatical. To continue genuine … read more »
Public lecture in Blansko(CZ)
Bharatanatyam is a spiritual dance for self-realization.Its precise steps and Karnāṭaka music accompany sacred texts from Indian sages. The performance purifies the atmosphere and blesses all present. The dance titled Ānanda Nāṭamāḍuvar Tilayi depicts Śiva's cosmic dance of endless joy. Worshipping Śiva, … read more »
The Three Bodies and the Path of the Yogi
The three bodies—physical, subtle, and causal—contain our existence.Master the physical body without torturing it; some sustain themselves on specific roots and flowers for contentment. The yogi's sacred fireplace, or dhūni, offers protection and healing ash. A steady body in meditation allows the breath … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (18/27)
The forest is a place of blessing for spiritual practice.This preserved woodland offers healing through its air and untouched nature. Many gather here from around the world for retreat, walking, yoga, and prānāyāma. True holiday is found in such peaceful solitude, not in noisy modern … read more »
The Divine Day of Incarnation
Today is the day of divine incarnation, celebrating Lord Kṛṣṇa's birth.Before creation, there is only the light of consciousness, Jyoti Svarūpa, which is Śiva. From this unified consciousness, the three guṇas manifest as Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśa. A divine manifestation appears without parents, while an incarnation, … read more »
Janmasthami
The celestial celebration marks divine incarnation.Observing the sky reveals falling stars and lightnings as signs of a great incarnation's arrival. Incarnation differs from manifestation. Manifestation is the initial emergence from cosmic consciousness as pure light, without mother or father, like Sadāśiva. … read more »
The Path of Vairāgya and Citta Vṛtti Nirodha
The path of yoga requires mastering the mind by overcoming attachment, which is the root of bondage.The restless mind, governed by the senses, is agitated by mamatā, or attachment. This attachment gives rise to the dual forces of rāga and dveṣa—attraction and aversion—which disturb our peace. We are like a hunted animal, … read more »
The Householder's Path: Dharma, Family, and Spiritual Practice
The householder's spiritual path is fulfilled through duty, family, and inner discipline.Running from family life is not the answer. Your primary dharma is to educate your children well; failing this means failing your spiritual path. This duty requires self-mastery, as children reflect your inner state. Modern society … read more »
The Fragility of Vairāgya and the Necessity of Steady Practice
The spiritual path requires steady practice to overcome fragile detachment.Our vairāgya, or dispassion, is easily broken by temptations, attachments, or disappointments. Like a rope gently cutting stone through constant motion, only long-term, determined practice can wear down our ignorance, ego, and negative tendencies. We are … read more »
Temptation
The path begins with mastering thoughts and cultivating vairāgya, a detachment easily misled by temptation.One vairāgya arises from hearing sacred revelations of reality's beauty and miraculous powers, inspiring a desire to achieve such states, like levitation. Between 1970 and 1980, a commercial course promised flying yogis for a high fee, … read more »
The Seer, the Sight, and the Seen: On Practice, Detachment, and Self-Knowledge
The path to self-realization requires practice and detachment.The seer, the sight, and the seen are distinct. In higher consciousness, the knower, knowledge, and the known become one. The self is the goal, but theory alone cannot bring realization; practice is essential. The self … read more »
Dhyana Mulam Guru Mutri
Meditation requires steadiness, aim, and grace.Yoga techniques like prāṇāyāma and chakra śodhana purify the mind, but physical discomfort from inadequate preparation creates mental agitation, preventing true meditation. The body is like a stable glass of water; when the body moves, the … read more »
Mastering the Mind: On Vṛttis and Spiritual Discipline
The core issue is mastering the mind by understanding and controlling mental modifications, or vṛttis, which are the key to spiritual progress.Discipline is essential. Vṛttis arise from sensory input and can be afflicted (kliṣṭa) or non-afflicted (akliṣṭa). What we see, hear, and smell creates thoughts that either support or hinder our practice. A pleasant sight or smell … read more »
A Gathering of Hearts: Disciples Share Their Journeys
The spiritual path is a gradual process of mastering the body and mind to achieve steadiness.Disciples share how decades of practice under a master's guidance provide strength, overcome illness, and transform qualities. The practice of mantra creates a direct, strengthening connection. The goal is to withdraw the senses from external disturbances, … read more »
Withdraw your Senses
External sounds and events do not inherently disturb; disturbance arises from personal liking and disliking.Withdraw the senses and merge with the inner sound to find peace. Mental modifications are in constant flux, making it difficult to remain fixed in a state of higher knowledge. Even with dedicated practice, underlying fears … read more »
The Essence of Mantra and Discipline
The essence of spiritual practice lies in authentic mantra and disciplined resolve.Mantra initiation must come from an authentic spiritual lineage thousands of years old, not from a self-made master. All are instruments; to declare oneself the master is to be lost. Do not imitate the external form … read more »
Follow the Guruvakya
The essence of spiritual discipleship is to follow the teacher's instruction, not to imitate their personal habits.I observed my disciples growing beards, assuming they should mimic my appearance. I clarified they should not adopt such external forms unless they wished to. A disciple expressed relief, having mistakenly believed imitation was required. My … read more »
The Human Dharma and the Spiritual Path
The human duty is to use our intellect for discernment and to protect all life.We are blessed to be born human, possessing intellect for judgment and duty. This human dharma is a responsibility to love and protect all creatures, not discriminate. Our first fortune is this human birth. The second … read more »
Rich and Poor
True richness is found in our human birth, not in external wealth.We are blessed to be born with a healthy human body, possessing hands, legs, eyes, and intellect. This is our fundamental wealth. Being rich or poor is a state of mind. A person with billions may … read more »
A Call to Discipline and Inner Awareness
Discipline is the foundation of all spiritual practice.Without it, yoga and meditation are meaningless. Many come here but fail to follow basic rules, walking improperly, taking utensils, and leaving mess. This outer disorder reflects inner chaos. Practice without discipline yields no success. The … read more »
How to control the Citta Vritti (meditation with pranayam)
A guided meditation on breath awareness and the selective observation of thought.Sit straight with hands on knees, eyes closed. Inhale and exhale through the left nostril, observing the abdominal breath. Be a witness to the mind's modifications. Collect all thoughts and select only the important ones. Reject … read more »
The Path of Vairāgya: From Attachment to Universal Love
The yogic path examines consciousness from stone to cosmos, revealing life and energy in all existence.Ancient seers researched astrology, palmistry, and the interconnected life of 8.4 million creatures. They understood that violence in any form returns as karmic punishment, making non-violence—universal love—the central path. Attachment, or rāga, is the root of … read more »
Convert your attachment into Love
The path is defined by attachment (Rāga) or detachment (Vairāgya).Vairāgya, or non-attachment, is essential for spiritual progress and cannot be realized without sacred company (satsa g). Attachment is the root of selfishness and all suffering, creating duality where universal love should reside. A story illustrates … read more »
The Precious Human Life: Awakening from the Prison of Attachment
The human life is a precious chance to awaken from the prison of attachment and realize the Self.Our consciousness is a jungle of restless thoughts, which Patañjali teaches to calm. Attachment to "my" things, people, and ideas creates a terrible inner prison, while detachment brings freedom. We must respect all life, including trees, … read more »
Laziness
The human life is uniquely precious, and laziness is the thief that steals it.This opportunity for God-realization is rare, while worldly relationships are common across countless lives. The soul has slept through many existences, wasting the invaluable time given in human form. Time is life itself, more precious than … read more »
Control your Thoughts
Mastering thought is essential for spiritual practice.If you cannot control your thoughts, you cannot meditate. You sit in meditation, but your thoughts run elsewhere, like to your garden or home. Your physical body is in one place, but your feelings are with … read more »
The Pollution of Perception and the Path to Mastery
The pollution of perception obstructs mastery.Negative speech enters the ears, creating tension and restless thoughts that cloud consciousness. Slander spreads rapidly, unlike nourishing wisdom. All sensory input generates mental modifications. Sound and sight are primary causes of these disturbances. The sense … read more »
The Grace of Gray Hair and the Discipline of Yoga
The goal of yoga is the merging of individual consciousness into cosmic consciousness, ending suffering through unity and discipline.Gray hair signifies the wisdom earned from life's tests, a natural beauty superior to artificiality. True culture, now often lost, is found in living principles, not museums. Yoga is the disciplined path to this realization, requiring … read more »
Ahimsa and Discipline
The natural discipline of ahiṃsā reveals our separation from creation.Ancient sages lived in harmony, where animals felt no fear, drawn by the absence of aggression. Humans now radiate negative energy, making other creatures flee; we are not trustworthy. Ahiṃsā is the highest principle: non-violence. Anger, … read more »
A Month of Yoga and the Yogasūtra
This month's focus is the Yogasūtra and the path of yoga.Yoga is the universal principle uniting consciousness and creation, originating from the sound Aum. The ultimate goal is for individual consciousness to merge with the cosmic source. Many sages and incarnations have conveyed this truth through … read more »
Practicing pranayama, Jaipur, India, (2/2)
Prāṇāyāma is a subtle and powerful practice for human well-being.Humans lead unbalanced lives, creating mental pollution and stress, unlike other creatures who live in harmony with nature. For this reason, the great sages researched life through tapasyā. Their findings in the Vedas declare that the … read more »
The Path of Yoga: Union, Practice, and Realization
Yoga is the science of uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness.This union is achieved through the eight limbs of Aṣṭā ga Yoga. The first two limbs, Yama and Niyama, establish ethical discipline and self-purification. Āsana provides a stable posture. Prāṇāyāma, the control of breath, is central … read more »
Shiva is universal
The human body and all life are profoundly influenced by the seasons and the earth's radiance.The greatest threat today is climate change, caused by human greed. This mental pollution creates physical pollution, leading to drought and suffering. If we had followed the prayers and instructions of ancient sages, this situation would … read more »
Gurupurnima satsang
The full moon profoundly influences consciousness and emotion, necessitating spiritual discipline.The lunar cycle governs biological and emotional rhythms, with full moons causing restlessness in all life. Humans, unlike other creatures, often fail to master these emotions. Ancient research prescribed fasting on full moon days to stabilize … read more »
A Welcome on Guru Pūrṇimā
Guru Pūrṇimā is celebrated wherever the eternal Vedic dharma is practiced.This sacred festival is observed at thousands of centers, imparting teachings for daily life. The Guru's feet are the supreme pilgrimage, ferrying one across worldly existence. Sitting in the Guru's presence on this day bestows the … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (9/9)
Katha Pranam is a dynamic yogic practice influencing the entire being.This exercise complex trains the cardiovascular system and induces sweating. It moves all muscles, joints, and the spinal column, strengthening it. The practice influences inner organs, blood circulation, the hormonal system, and the subtle energy centers. … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (8/9)
Prāṇa is the life force connecting the individual soul to the Supreme.A thick curtain of ignorance, āvaraṇa, obscures this connection. Prāṇa sustains the soul within creation; its absence would paralyze the universe. This cosmic energy must be understood and used carefully, as every thought first reflects back … read more »
Satsaṅg with Moojī
Every individual has a mission; some live for themselves, but the spiritual aspirant lives for all.The spirit is the soul's radiance that enlightens the mind and controls the senses. A person living only for oneself has a limited source, like a water tank. The true source of strength and wisdom is … read more »
Work on your manipura chakra
To realize the fruits of your actions, cultivate endurance like a tree.A tree withstands years of storms and drought, developing inner strength. In yoga, work on the Maṇipūra Chakra. It holds jewels like wisdom and love, enabling peaceful action. It is the seed of consciousness, reflecting on … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (6/9)
Spiritual practice is about purifying the spirit, which is the radiance of the soul.Impurities from negative actions create layers over the soul, obstructing its light. These coverings are known as mala (impurity), vikṣepa (disturbance and doubt), and āvaraṇa (the curtain of ignorance). As long as these exist, divine vision … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (4/9)
The five elements are life, and prāṇāyāma masters the vital energy within them.Prāṇa is more than oxygen; it divides into ten functions within the body. Fresh air and practice make these functions healthier. The practice harmonizes the brain's hemispheres, balancing emotion and intellect. A tool called a Yogadaṇḍa … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (3/9)
The blessed moment of meeting the Guru initiates a transformative spiritual journey.A profound inner search, marked by discontent with worldly offerings, culminates in a single vision. That first sight of the Guru penetrates deeply, instantly answering the soul's longing. The initial meeting is brief, yet the impression … read more »
The king of all Universe
You are the king of your inner world, and must balance the material and spiritual.The physical world disappoints, but the spiritual world within does not. You are the ruler of your mind and senses, yet often become their slave, losing your dignity. Do not be forced by outer pressures; follow … read more »
The Value of Spiritual Life and the Guidance of the Master
The value of a human life is realized through spiritual awakening and discipline.Only one who knows diamonds can price them; most humans are selfish and forget their worth in a "use and throw" society. Value is lost when gratitude is forgotten. Spiritual guidance is found in bhajans and … read more »
Meditate within your body
Meditation is an inner journey to discover the self within the body.The first step of true astral travel is to journey through the entire body. As in the universe, so is in the body; all qualities like happiness, peace, desire, and jealousy are perfectly arranged inside. Your … read more »
The Foundation of Spiritual Progress
The foundation of true knowledge is authentic spiritual texts and devotion.Seek silent retreat for practice. Yoga cultivates well-being and awakens love, which is devotion. This devotion extends to all creatures, not only to God. Service to all beings is service to the divine. Selfish love causes … read more »
Morning program, Poprad, Slovakia
Yoga is for human well-being, accessible to all regardless of background.Health and happiness are universal, belonging to every person equally. The physical body and the elements are the same for everyone. Good health is a fundamental right for all. If internal conflict exists, it leads to … read more »
Evening program in Poprad, Slovakia
Yoga is the eternal path existing since before creation.Its ancient aims were Self-realization through union with the formless Brahman, the quest for physical immortality against the cosmic law of death, and the struggle for power. Spiritual techniques developed, with the most powerful being the … read more »
Morning practice with Swamiji, Poprad, Slovakia
This morning's practice creates harmony for the body, mind, and soul through physical postures and breath.Prepare your space and relax the body completely. Follow the guided movements, feeling the energy and circulation awakening within. Direct this energy consciously to any area of need, allowing the nourishment from your meal to transform … read more »
Lecture Tour in Slovakia, Poprad
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through harmony within body, mind, and soul.This practice is designed for human well-being and planetary health. The first principle is good health, which must be cultivated, not purchased. Nourishment comes in many forms: solid food, ideally a sattvic vegetarian diet; pure water … read more »