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Say NO to plastic
We are destroying our water and must act.If we continue polluting, our seventh generation will have nothing to drink. We have polluted rivers, lakes, and oceans. Do not say you can do nothing or follow others blindly. Do not be like sheep that … read more »
Mantra is the protection
The mantra provides protection against psychic influences.Such influences are not physical but purely psychic. The mantra serves as a protective isolation. This principle is clarified in the holy Gurujī’s bhajans. Where the name of Mahāprabhujī or Devapurījī is present, no negative energy … read more »
Education through example
True education is being the living example, not giving instructions.Parents must embody harmony for their children, as a family's happiness is foundational. The world is temporary, so focus on creating a joyful home inclusive of neighbors. Yoga teachers globally must also connect, sharing wisdom and … read more »
Master dissolves revenge
Fear is a mighty force within us, born from ignorance, guilt, and the fear of death.We have not realized our immortal nature in practice, remaining below the clouds of circumstance. To overcome fear, analyze it clearly and systematically. A healthy fear protects life, requiring discernment. The answer to all weaknesses is … read more »
Swamiji's speach at the conference
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About bhajans
Bhajans are the concrete teachings of saints, conveying wisdom that cannot be manipulated.Listening to them purifies karma and influences spirituality and health, like light dispelling darkness. All beings seek happiness, but humans often search in material things like money or property, which offer only temporary joy. Lasting happiness … read more »
Take care of you body
The body is mortal yet must be cared for, as health is the primary wealth enabling happiness and digestion.While the body's nature is to be born and die, its protection is strongly emphasized. All later religious concepts originate in the ancient Vedic wisdom. This physical form is a perfect creation: Mother Earth provides the … read more »
About darshan
Darśan is the transformative act of seeing and being seen by the divine.We seek darśan to dispel doubt and receive mercy. It purifies by removing sins, for realization is to see God. The eyes are the organ through which the soul looks, and when a saint gazes upon … read more »
Be humble, be wise
The greatest miracle is finding a spiritual guide.A contrast is drawn between uneducated villagers who instinctively attribute identity to God and educated individuals who identify with professional titles. The latter are described as having lost divine wisdom from their consciousness. Therefore, one must … read more »
Yoga
Yoga is the balancing principle of the universe, harmonizing all visible and invisible elements.Two forces exist: divine power and destructive power. Yoga balances these, creating harmony that leads to union. Our physical body, a temple, is composed of five elements that must also be balanced. The mind, consciousness, and … read more »
World peace prayer
This prayer is for our planet and all beings, beyond any single religion or nation.It is for the countless children, women, and men suffering from conflict. The approaching spirit of Christmas embodies peace and love that should fill the world. Scripture states that the divine manifests to dispel darkness and … read more »
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Will I see God? (a story from Ramayan)
The essence of spiritual practice is constant readiness for the divine.A woman deemed unattractive sought liberation and asked her master if she would see God. He assured her she would in this life and asked how she would welcome Him. She described preparing flowers, fruits, and … read more »
Spiritual guidance
Life is a river flowing between the banks of happiness and unhappiness.We all seek happiness but often lack spiritual guidance. A true master, or guru, leads from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. Material possessions cannot grant lasting happiness; only love, understanding, and respect … read more »
Wishes, part 4
Anuṣṭhāna is a personal, disciplined vow to fulfill a wish through sustained observance.One performs a specific practice directed toward the divine. For example, fasting on particular days aligns with specific intentions: Monday for Lord Śiva, Tuesday for health and Hanumān, Wednesday for Gaṇeśa and harmony, Thursday for spiritual … read more »
Mal, vikshepa and avran, part 2
Trāṭaka develops concentration, memory, eyesight, and the power of will.Through focused gazing, one can send or receive energy via the eyes. This practice must be done carefully, as excessive gazing can cause disturbances in consciousness or lead to hallucination. It purifies mental fluctuations and, combined … read more »
Mal, vikshepa and avran, part 1
To attain healing or wish-fulfilling power, we must purify three obstacles in consciousness: Mala (impurity), Vikṣepa (disturbances), and Āvaraṇa (the curtain of ignorance).First, remove physical and mental impurities through purification practices and pure nourishment. A key technique is mauna, or silence, to conserve the energy wasted in speech and negative talk. Observing silence allows you to witness your … read more »
Prayer for world peace
A prayer for universal harmony and peace.We seek divine blessing to live together in mutual understanding, tolerance, and respect for all cultures and traditions. We ask for forgiveness and to be led from darkness to light. The prayer emphasizes that the divine … read more »
The Path of True Yoga
True yoga leads to a perfect, healthy life and cosmic consciousness.Many places and teachers offer yoga; go where you like, but practice real yoga. Danger lies in expecting miracles. Do not wait to fly or see supernatural feats; the real miracle is being healthy and happy. … read more »
Wishes, part 2
The human mind's power makes every thought a potential reality, including fears.Therefore, ultimate freedom lies in liberation from all wishes. Before wishing, one must purify the motivation, ensuring it is not born of greed, selfishness, or ego. This purification of desires is the core practice. Since wishes … read more »
Wishes, part 1
The nature of a wish must be understood before it is made.A merchant prayed for years to become rich. God appeared and asked his wish. The merchant desired a siddhi: that everything he touch turn to gold. God warned him to reconsider, but the merchant insisted. The … read more »
Wishes, part 3
The second path to fulfillment is through blessings, which come from two distinct sources.A potent blessing is given by a dear one at the moment of their death, a final wish granted as they depart. The other is the inherent blessing power of a spiritually developed master, an ability … read more »
Hard times in life
Life is a sacred gift to be protected, not a burden to escape.Feelings of loneliness and being unloved are destructive thoughts, not truth. Problems and karma follow you; you cannot run from them. Your life does not depend on others' opinions. Past mistakes arise from ignorance or weakness, … read more »
Restlessness in the world
The root of conflict is self-identity, the sensitive feeling of identifying with something like a religion, nationality, or culture.When that identity feels damaged, conflict arises. Historical wars often connect to protecting one's country, culture, or faith, but this protection should not mean destroying others. The key to peace is tolerance and respect, not changing … read more »
The Five Levels of Consciousness
We have five levels of consciousness: unconscious, subconscious, conscious, superconscious, and cosmic.We currently move between the first three. Unconsciousness is deep sleep, a dormant state holding all past deeds, or karma. These emerge as destiny. You create your destiny through action; once an action is done, you … read more »
Know thy self
To realize life's purpose, know yourself.This human body is a precious, unique gift. You are not merely the body or mind, but the one who possesses them. The core questions are: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am … read more »
World peace
World peace is obstructed by the demand for universal religious conversion, not by mutual respect.We seek peace's cause to find its solution. Conflict arises from a lack of respect for other cultures and faiths. The call for holy war or universal conversion—be it to Islam, Christianity, or Hinduism—is the core … read more »
The Glory of Satsaṅga
The glory of satsa ga elevates one's spiritual value through harmonious association.Ordinary wood gains the fragrance of sandalwood by being near it, and street water becomes holy by joining the Ga gā. When water mixes with milk, the water's value rises to match the milk's price. Similarly, … read more »
About vedas
The Vedas are a divine science of universal knowledge, not merely read but contemplated to be understood.They describe cosmic creation and natural harmony, guiding life accordingly. True understanding requires a pure environment like an ashram for focused study and satsang. Knowledge deepens through selfless service, karma yoga, which awakens devotion and removes … read more »
About dharma
The garden of your consciousness contains the tree of dharma and the tree of sin; you must cultivate the first and uproot the second.All beings seek joy, a quality not a quantity, found in peace and harmony, which is sukha. Your duty is to protect dharma, for if you protect it, it will protect you. This dharma is your … read more »
Principles of yoga
Know thyself; your real self is a light of God.Believe there is a God and pray to overcome your mistakes, or sin. By helping others and being kind, you will overcome these sins. This process of believing, praying, helping, and being kind is the path … read more »
Destiny
Destiny is an unseen script we cannot read, while life unfolds with inscrutable precision.We each have a distinct path whose details remain hidden from us. A story illustrates this: at a crowded railway crossing, a bird dropped a snake it was carrying. The snake bit one specific man in … read more »
Everyone makes mistakes
The prayer of the humble saint reveals our true state.A supremely great saint, immersed in divine love day and night, still asks the Lord not to notice his mistakes. Compared to such purity, we are not merely making mistakes—we ourselves are a mistake, stuck in … read more »
Peace prayer
A prayer seeks guidance from illusion to truth, from ignorance to wisdom, from death to the eternal.It invokes peace, health, harmony, and completeness for all. The appeal is for divine light to inspire unity, offering surrender for protection and liberation. The prayer concludes with an invocation of profound peace. "Lead us from … read more »
Sant bhava
Cultivate a saintly disposition of peace and forbearance to cleanse, change, or stop disruptive feelings and thoughts.Saints possess inner peace, contentment, forgiveness, and equal vision toward all. The aspirant's attitude is to remain a practitioner, not a perfect one. Daily spiritual practice is essential. Peace, contentment, forgiveness, equal vision, an attitude of … read more »
Life and realization
Life is a precious dream from which we must awaken to know our true Self.The individual self journeys endlessly through time and experience, caught in the world of the five elements. This mortal existence is like a dream, but we do not know when we will wake. In a dream, … read more »
Saying good bye
Live in truth through God consciousness while fulfilling your worldly duties.Be guided by divine truth. Serve society and lead a happy, normal life without excessive withdrawal. Your obligations as a parent, child, partner, or colleague are your dharma; neglecting them creates negative karma. Practice your daily … read more »
Janmasthami - birth of Krishna
The life of an incarnation is not easy, demonstrating how terrible things can happen, which is precisely why God must incarnate.The parents of incarnations undergo immense suffering, as seen with the mothers of Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, Buddha, and Jesus. They are holy, offering their child for all, not keeping them for themselves. Today is Janmāṣṭamī, the incarnation … read more »
About Shankaracarya
Śrī Śa karācārya was a profound incarnation who restored the philosophy of non-dualism.He manifested with immense spiritual longing and mastery of scripture from childhood. A pivotal moment secured his mother's permission for renunciation. His incarnation occurred when dualistic thought challenged Vedic wisdom. He reestablished the essential truth of … read more »
Why we are here?
Human life is a divine duty to fulfill one's dharma, guided by an ever-present God.Life is a divine opportunity to fulfill a karmic duty. God observes all thoughts and actions. Unfulfilled dharma brings suffering. Humans are protectors and instruments of cosmic love; giving and protecting realizes life's aim. Yoga begins … read more »
Patanjali's teaching
The essence of ahiṃsā and the nature of the nirmohī ātmā are central.Ahiṃsā is non-violence in thought, speech, and action, meaning only love and positive thinking. It is the first principle in spiritual discipline. One must examine one's heart, mind, and words for any trace of violence. In … read more »
About rishies
All spiritual knowledge originates from the ṛṣis.These seers declared every ethical principle and science, from astrology to the understanding of our multiple bodies. They were holy thinkers with indescribable abilities who existed throughout the world. Their universal message was love and kindness … read more »
About Patanjali
The path of a true seeker is to follow the master's wisdom without comparison.A genuine master possesses experiential knowledge and can articulate it to guide you. Do not assess a master by appearance, age, or tradition, for holy wisdom is limitless and for all. There are two kinds of … read more »
Practise this kriya
This year's special sa kalpa is to consciously purify the inner instrument through a specific kriyā.This practice is for advanced yogīs nearing samādhi, where a door closes, but it is beneficial for all. The kriyā has two points: do not think negative and do not speak negative for one week. This … read more »
Patanjali: About Sradha
Śraddhā, or confidence, is the essential foundation for spiritual practice and realization.Without śraddhā, all is lost. This confidence sustains practice and prevents the mind from becoming disturbed by anger and laziness. A practitioner's love for their practice must increase daily. A lack of confidence is the sole … read more »
About Kevaliya
Kevaliyā means "only one," the oneness realized when light merges into light within the heart.There are many ways to attain this. A disciple served his master for sixty years, performing simple tasks, expecting a special technique. One day, the master gave him a piece of bread as prasāda; eating it, … read more »
Rakshabandhan message
Rakṣābandhan is a festival for sisters and brothers, observed on the eighth full moon.A brother makes a vow to protect his sister, extending this respect to the entire feminine world. For those without a sibling, one can be chosen to form an adopted spiritual, karmic, and dharmic relationship. Sisters … read more »
About Daya
Compassion is the root of virtue; ego is the root of sin.When mercy is absent, the tree of spirituality falls. Even animals possess some mercy, acting only from necessity, while humans often act beyond it. The highest principle is non-violence, which is compassion in action. Do not … read more »
Patanjali: Brahma Abhyas
The aim is the unbroken practice of Brahman and detachment.Brahmābhyāsa is the constant practice of knowing "I am Brahman," not the body. This requires vairāgya, an unbreakable detachment from all temporary things. Pure detachment is not neglecting the world but engaging with it selflessly. One … read more »