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Vedic Marriage
Yoga is the union of the individual self with the supreme self, which is liberation.Ordinary experience is one of separation, identifying with the body and mind, which is ignorance and the cause of suffering in the world of duality. Yoga removes this ignorance by stilling the mind's modifications, allowing pure … read more »
The Foundation of Health: Purifying the Annamaya Kośa
The annamaya kośa, the physical sheath, is the foundation for all other layers of being, and its purification is essential.Haṭha Yoga is the branch created for purifying the annamaya kośa, requiring discipline and willpower. Its six purification kriyās, like netī and dhautī, remove physical, mental, and prāṇic disturbances (vikāras). This purification is meaningless without proper … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: A System for Holistic Well-being and Global Harmony
Yoga in Daily Life is a system for holistic well-being and global harmony.This system is built upon four pillars: physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. It is taught globally in diverse settings, from public centers to hospitals and prisons, serving all people. The organization engages in extensive humanitarian … read more »
You are Infinite, Pula
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, with its essence found in kuṇḍalinī and cakras.This is a practical reality, not mere theory. The eternal, unchanging consciousness is your true self; knowing this ends suffering. Life is governed by karma, the law of cause and effect from every thought and deed. … read more »
Divine knowledge
Yoga is the universal principle of harmony and union, a discipline for balancing body, mind, and consciousness.Its aim is the union of the individual soul with the cosmic soul. This knowledge, parāvidyā, concerns the Supreme and is beyond material measurement. It dawns within and cannot be fully explained, like knowing how to … read more »
Kundalini and chakras
Yoga in Daily Life is a holistic system for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health, practiced globally for individual well-being and humanitarian service.The organization supports local communities through classes in prisons, hospitals, and aged care homes. It collaborates nationally with charities and internationally on projects like desert rainwater harvesting and education for women and children. The work is … read more »
Development of consciousness
Yoga in Daily Life is a system for holistic well-being and global harmony, founded on physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.It is taught globally in diverse settings, from public centers to hospitals and prisons. The associated humanitarian organization engages in local, national, and international projects, including education initiatives, desert rainwater harvesting, and fostering interfaith dialogue for … read more »
Lecture followed by guided meditation
Yoga is the ancient balancing principle between cosmic consciousness and the universe.It is harmony and union, not merely physical exercise. The cosmos and consciousness exist in perfect balance within endless space. The first movement of consciousness is the resonant sound Om, from which the elements manifest. The … read more »
Yoga is a science
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, a universal principle of balance and harmony.Our subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the chakras, the hidden powers in human consciousness. The chakras are centers that receive and circulate cosmic energy through the body. We possess five bodies or layers: the physical, energetic, mental, … read more »
The modern technology is already in the Vedas
The mystery of existence and hidden powers within is explored.Ancient Vedic knowledge describes an endless universe born from empty space containing cosmic consciousness. This consciousness, residing within the universal mother principle, possesses a divine will to multiply. Creation unfolds through primordial sound, Aum, generating the … read more »
Gurudev can make the impossible possible
Devotion is a fragile vessel that must be cultivated and protected.Its value lies in the feeling, not in physical objects. As that inner feeling increases, spiritual benefit increases; if it decreases, the benefit is lost. Doubt is a crack in this vessel, destroying its inner resonance … read more »
The Glory of Gurudeva's Name
The true means to supreme bliss is satsang, yet worldly pursuits are filled with sorrow.Only the divine incarnation of the Supreme Guru bestows true happiness and Self-knowledge. Without the Guru, there is no knowledge, and without knowledge, sorrow has no end. No being has ever attained the Soul-Supreme without a … read more »
Master and Disciple Tradition
A master transmits spiritual knowledge to a disciple.There are three types of disciples: the worst avoids tasks, the middle one acts only when told, and the best anticipates and acts. A master selects from these. This mirrors how a wasp identifies a specific … read more »
How do people come to yoga?
Yoga is an endless, lifelong journey of deepening practice and understanding.The techniques are precise, designed through careful analysis of the body and its complete functions. The human body, perfectly designed and set into function, is united with nature and constantly changing. To understand universal mysteries, we … read more »
Suggestion of "Yoga in daily life" for happiness: create a happy family! In India it is said: "Whole
Singing together creates harmony through shared words and resonant melody, removing family disharmony.Modern life scatters families, destroying this unity. The tradition of yoga offers therapy to create a happy family or a spiritual family for those alone. Join this worldwide family through ashrams, classes, or temples. If alone, … read more »
When you purify your negative karmas, you will come to the enlightment
The aim of human life is to become one with God again.Purifying negative karma leads to enlightenment, where individuality is lost like a drop merging into the ocean. Every religion is a river flowing toward that divine ocean. Yoga is the practical path for this journey, not … read more »
You should have a Satsang in every Center
Satsa g and deep reflection on spiritual teachings are essential.Hold gatherings to read from sacred texts. Then, engage in manana, meaning to think over and grasp the essence of what was read. You must reflect deeply. Consider how a person dwells on a casual insult … read more »
Advice for new yoga teachers -- for consideration of others, too
Yoga is the universal principle of balance, the force that harmonizes all elements and systems.It originates from the divine and is preserved through spiritual lineage. Success in yoga, which aims for self-realization and union with Brahman, requires initiation into a guru tradition. This is not about physical postures alone but … read more »
Teach always with the consciousness of "naham karata"
The foundation of teaching is complete surrender to the divine will, not personal agency.Your authorization to teach is formalized by a diploma and requires a valid license for the trademark and method, ensuring institutional control. There is no compromise in maintaining the quality of the teachings, exercises, and intellectual … read more »
Don't stop! Continuity brings you forward everywhere, this is the key to the success
The critical point is maintaining the continuity of your spiritual process, not the achievement itself.A fruit develops through an unbroken process from blossom to ripeness. Similarly, your spiritual journey is a continuous process that suffers from any interruption: a lack of discipline, a lack of devotion like water, or the … read more »
Everything is for you what you do
The spiritual path and its consequences are yours alone.If you neglect your practice, you suffer the loss. If you practice, you gain the benefit. Your loss or gain belongs solely to you. If you revert to an animalistic existence, that fate is yours, leading … read more »
Seva and karmayoga
The path requires purification and discipline through selfless service and consistent practice.Seva Karma Yoga purifies the inner faculties—mind, intellect, ego, and consciousness—but only when performed without ambition or conditions. Many struggle because these inner faculties are impure and discipline is lacking. You have endured suffering across many … read more »
The Eternal Relation: Sanātana Dharma and the Unity of Spirit
Sanātana Dharma reveals the eternal relation uniting all beings to the cosmic source.The dialogue is not to prove one tradition best, but to understand the path to freedom present in all. Sanātana means relation, indicating each individual is related to the cosmic one. Ātmā is Paramātmā; the universal … read more »
Bhajan,kirtan,mantra
The essential path is bhajan, the remembrance and meditation on God.No saint has attained higher consciousness without this devotion. Bhajan is not merely chanting; it is the act of becoming one with the divine through love. Salt may dissolve in water yet remain separate, but true … read more »
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Devotion, Love and Marriage (part 1)
The aim of human life is to be free from all ties, yet this freedom does not mean cutting off love.Dependence on anything—physical, emotional, mental, or financial—creates imprisonment and unhappiness. We were caught in the cycle of rebirth by our karmas and senses, enduring immense pain. The soul finds it difficult to leave the body, often … read more »
Think of Gurudev
God incarnates for many reasons, including to protect dharma and respond to intense thought.Kṛṣṇa stated he incarnates to protect devotees and destroy evil. He once told his parents he must go to Mathurā to liberate his demonic uncle, Kaṁsa. They warned him not to go. Kṛṣṇa explained he must … read more »
Our sadhana should be lifelong
Sādhanā is a lifelong practice of confidence, not for transient life but for eternal divine consciousness.This worldly life is impermanent like a bubble; its pleasures may be obstacles, its hardships guidance. We mistakenly claim ownership of what God freely gave for self-realization. The greatest obstacle is losing motivation. A practitioner meditated … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang I.
Guru Pūrṇimā is a celebration of wisdom and the guru principle.The celebration spans a full lunar month, similar to an extended season, not just a single day. We honor Vyāsa, the sage who first transcribed the Vedas from oral tradition into written form. He foresaw the … read more »
Dream is another reality -- there can be dreams from prevous lives
Consciousness transcends bodily death, traveling with the astral body into future lives through the mechanisms of karma: Prārabdha, Sanchita, and Āgāmi.Action begets reaction in a perpetual cycle, yet human discernment allows navigation of this destined path. While signs may warn of fate, heeding wise counsel can alter its course, much as medicine prevents poison's harm. Past … read more »
What is changing is not reality, what is not changing is the reality
The human being is a tree of being, possessing intellect for discernment between the unchanging reality and the changing non-reality.The first practice is developing Viveka, the discerning faculty that separates truth from non-truth. The final judgment is that Brahman is truth and the world is illusory. Our senses gather information, storing all impressions within the … read more »
Atma is universal
The One has many expressions, but we are not separate from that unity.There are seven worlds above and below, understood differently. One view is philosophical, called vācārthī, built from books and intellect. The other is practical, called lakṣārthī, which aims beyond intellect to Turīya, a state beyond time … read more »
Cultural shock
Culture shock arises from encountering profoundly unfamiliar ways of life.Growing up in a small village without modern addresses creates a different reality. Arriving in a vast, cold city presents immediate practical challenges, from frozen hands to navigating apartment buzzers. Simple, ingrained routines like personal hygiene … read more »
Overweight is the cause of 30% of the illnesses. Health, diet, and fasting.
The path to health and weight loss is simple but requires discipline.The core method is a severe reduction in food intake, focusing on water, fruits, and vegetables. Initially, you may feel weak, but the body will consume its own fat. This is not a complete fast; medical … read more »
Fear
Fear is a deep-rooted human experience requiring understanding and remedy.Negative experiences create deep, subconscious fear, while fear itself is also a natural protection for life. It manifests in many forms, from existential worries to reactions to perceived anger. Modern media, especially violent content, implants deep … read more »
Follow the Ethic Principles
The true purpose of human life is to cultivate human qualities and fulfill a spiritual mission.We are not mere physical instructors; real yoga integrates ethics with practice. Humans possess intellect and heart, which must coordinate. An act like killing an animal for food creates a gap between feeling and thought, distancing … read more »
Never is Too Late!
Yoga is the practice of achieving balance and harmony for ultimate union.It is an ancient discipline for maintaining equilibrium throughout the universe, among all elements and celestial bodies. This balance must exist within the individual's body, mind, and consciousness, as well as in family and social life, … read more »
How to Lose Weight
The Phalahārī diet is a vegetable-based regimen for health and weight loss.First, obtain a full blood diagnosis. If diabetic, include a little rice or bread; otherwise, eat only vegetables, doubling your usual intake. Cook mixed vegetables, excluding potatoes, with water, salt, spices, and a tablespoon of oil … read more »
Do it Yourself
The path of selfless action purifies inner karma through simple service.Removing a thorn or stone from a road is seva, clearing your own karmic obstacles. Creating bad karma is equally simple, like discarding glass that harms animals who cannot seek aid. Pain, whether from a nail … read more »
Do not Neglect Your Sadhana
Do not neglect your spiritual practice.Bodily capacity decreases daily, especially after thirty. Modern nourishment lacks vital energy, affecting the body. Respect your body's mobility but do not neglect physical exercise. As one ages, understanding of life deepens, often turning attention to … read more »
What happens when you see the Self-Realized Saint?
The power of self-realization transcends all other attainments.A master of black magic commands spirits but cannot summon them in the presence of his self-realized disciple. The spirits, upon seeing the disciple, attain liberation. The master, confronted with this higher truth, abandons his practices. … read more »
What is the Greatest Dan?
The greatest dāna is the gift of the divine name.Dāna is a spiritual donation, given without personal relation, directed toward temples, the needy, or noble causes. The highest form is nāma dāna, giving the name of God, a mantra, or prayers. This is the greatest … read more »
Gurupurnima Sankalpa
On Guru Pūrṇimā, our resolution is to remain faithful to our spiritual lineage.Our sa kalpa must be unwavering, more steadfast than the sun, moon, or Himalayas. We place this resolution at the holy feet, praying for the gift of devotion in every life. This devotion is crucial for … read more »
Kriya Anusthana
To practice Kriyānuṣṭhāna successfully, you must first purify the fourfold inner instrument.Anuṣṭhāna requires a specific aim and a mental offering, beginning with renunciation. The mind must be purified so no negative thoughts or words arise. The intellect must protect you from negativity. The inner space of citta … read more »
Mantra Initiation
A mantra is a spiritual initiation requiring complete understanding and lifelong commitment.A mantra is a divine name and spiritual energy. Before receiving one, study the master's biography thoroughly to comprehend the guru's eternal role. The disciple-master bond transcends physical death. True initiation is a spiritual marriage merging … read more »
Alpahar Diet - Reduce the Eating
Drowsiness in practice arises from tamas, increased by diet.Grains that create gas promote tamas, like pouring water on a fire creates smoke. Therefore, Alpāhāra—eating little—is prescribed. Light meals that produce minimal waste are advised, as most breads and aged chapatis are tamasic. However, one's … read more »
Phalahari Diet
Phalāhāra is a diet of fruits, roots, and vegetables, excluding all grains and seeds.Milk products are permitted in very small quantities. Consuming large amounts of dairy, nuts, or excessive fruit contradicts the fast's purpose. For physical labor, strength from grains is necessary, making a simple meal preferable to an … read more »
Use It or Lose It
The day is gone and will not return, so you must use it well or lose it.One day passes and is lost forever. I met a 102-year-old woman in an old age home who remains conscious and mobile, attributing her vitality to yoga practice. In Belgrade, a yoga teacher over 90 stays … read more »
Sanathana Dharma
Sanātana Dharma is the universal principle, not a religion.The Vedas and Upaniṣads teach of one nameless God, Īśvara. This wisdom is a world heritage. Our practice is a complete life, not just postures. Originally, there was only this eternal law. We also affirm millions … read more »
Raja Yoga
True spiritual development requires integrating yoga into every moment of life, not just a brief daily practice.A one-hour class is negligible; awareness must be continuous. This does not mean constant meditation but living all actions with yogic discipline. Work and practice must align with principle. Even emotions like anger should be expressed … read more »