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Come here to practice yoga
The ashram's sanctity is preserved by its pure elements and dedicated practice.This land receives only divine water, ensuring the air, fruits, and vegetation remain uncontaminated and wholesome. It is a place for meditation, exercise, and walking among holy trees. One should visit often to partake in this … read more »
Bhajan singing from Jadan Ashram
The yogi's sleep is a state of yogic consciousness where wakefulness is known within sleep, and day is known within night.It is a sleep without support, upon a white stone slab. In that sleep, one knows the day within the night. It is a sleep of knowledge, leading to the state of Nirvana. Through this practice, … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
Devotion manifests through repetitive praise and ecstatic song.The core practice is the invocation of divine names and gurus. This chanting is a phonetic rendering of a live devotional session. Its repetitive phrases are musical refrains, not discursive arguments. The varying epithets for deities … read more »
Become one with yourself
The universal sound of bhajan originates from the navel, or nābhi.This sound is not exclusive to humans. Birds produce beautiful voices akin to bhajans, especially in peaceful ashrams. Animals like cows and buffaloes express inner happiness through their sounds. Fish in the ocean and deep lakes … read more »
We are that drops
Compassion for all creatures defines the human journey.The divine gift of human life carries the responsibility to bless and protect all beings. Humans alone possess this understanding, yet often fail to act upon it. Killing animals or harming any creature contradicts this sacred … read more »
Spirituality in the heart
Our heart is a well of giving that must flow to remain pure.We are born from and abide within a vast spiritual ocean. Knowing "I am" and feeling God within, we are here not to sit idly but to help others. Helping flows from the heart, generating more … read more »
Practising asanas concentration and bhramari pranayama
A guided practice integrating physical posture, energetic seal, and meditative awareness.Begin standing with feet together, then apart. Execute movements with the arms and gaze to each side, synchronizing with breath. If necessary, one may sit. Kneel, placing one leg forward, fixing the gaze on a single … read more »
Auspicious Arrival
Today is an auspicious day for blessings and academic honors.First-year students are being honored, and third-year students are graduating. All gather to study the great scriptures together. Progress is made under shared leadership. This collective advancement fosters well-being. Such well-being persists even amidst adversity. The … read more »
The master and his disciple are one
The light of the Guru is the supreme reality.The divine lineage embodies this light. A disciple's journey involves initial confusion and resistance to the Guru's guidance. Through persistent devotion and surrender, grace is received, often in moments of deep meditation or on sacred occasions. … read more »
Practising bhramari pranayama
A guided practice for hemispheric balance through breath and focused attention.Sit straight and concentrate. Use both index fingers at the ears. Keep elbows aligned. Bite the teeth evenly to hear the sound from both sides. Control the teeth to engage both hemispheres. Perform the breath cycles … read more »
The real yoga nidra
The essence of Yoga Nidrā is a true yogic practice, not mere sleep or relaxation.Common understanding is incomplete. The real practice requires inward focus and disciplined sādhana on a single, straight path. Many practitioners are scattered, beating the sand for a snake that is not there. Animals and birds remain … read more »
In your body is God inside
A new consciousness is dawning through veganism and spiritual unity.Ālakpurījī's presence is growing worldwide, not just in India, like a seed becoming a beautiful flower. Many are realizing the divine within without formal yoga. A global shift is occurring: young people are adopting veganism, understanding … read more »
Donate to handicapped people if you can
A grand ceremony is planned at the ancient Ālakpurījī temple.The temple, though once small, has grown and requires renewal. A beautiful chariot will bring a revered elder for the disciples. Many will participate in a slow procession with kalaśas and bhajans. All saṃnyāsīs are invited … read more »
We need peace in the whole world
Peace is the essential state and practice.The word "Śāntiḥ" encompasses perfect happiness and is invoked to conclude prayers. The world desperately needs this peace. Our practice and mantras are good and must be shared. Life is like a flame sustained by energy; … read more »
A Call for Oneness and Earthly Stewardship
We must awaken to oneness and become stewards of Earth.Our spiritual work is for all, transcending gender, moving into unity. We have destroyed much and must restore the earth, our second mother, who now cries. Chemical pollution affects every creature and leads to our conflict … read more »
Just be humble and give
Humanity has lost its connection with Mother Earth, creating suffering and destruction.Humans possess great intelligence and spirituality, yet this development has led to harming the planet and each other. Modern advancements, while impressive, often involve chemicals and practices that spoil the natural world and human health. The … read more »
Shivaratri Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji
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Shivaratri Satsang with Vishwaguruji
We are the essence of Śiva, Śakti, and the Guru.From primordial space emerged three elements: space, air, and fire, associated with Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. Śiva and Śakti are one unified power, with Śakti as the dynamic force and Śiva as the conscious principle, manifesting … read more »
When the heart is open
The heart's call for spiritual communion is the essence of satsa g.All beings, from birds to humans, instinctively seek the company of their kind. This gathering fulfills a deep inner need that solitary practice cannot. People travel great distances to sit in an ashram's atmosphere, not merely … read more »
We can't judge anybody good or bad
Great yogīs and ṛṣis exist, unseen in mountains and caves.Their profound state is beyond ordinary comprehension. The true essence is Guru's grace alone. Many claim greatness, but the authentic one does not proclaim it. The ultimate gurus are the divine principles of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and … read more »
Feel the divine sounds of bhajans in your heart
Satsang is the gathering for truth.Coming together creates a strength and fullness beyond solitude. 'Sat' is truth, the fundamental reality of our being and awareness. 'Sang' means together—with oneself and with the divine. This union is Satsang. We engage through bhajan, … read more »
Purify yourself inside and out
The Satguru Chalīsā offers pure words that purify the heart and world.These verses cleanse impurities from thought, word, and deed. Purification is a simple, universal process. Physical cleansing practices, like nasal irrigation with neti in the morning, protect the lungs from disease. Similarly, traditional methods for cleaning … read more »
You are like bees
The eternal essence, the Ātmā, is the singular sweetness within all existence.The divine flow of grace manifests through many forms, yet the source is one. Just as a single father and mother give rise to many children, the one truth expresses itself through many gurus and disciples … read more »
Purity is important in every level
Knowledge is a seed within, requiring daily cultivation through sacred texts and pure living.Sacred texts like the Śiva Purāṇa and Bhagavad Gītā contain immense knowledge. A small daily reading plants this seed within, which grows into understanding. This knowledge reveals our inherent unity and divinity. True practice extends beyond … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
The living God is known through reverence for all life.Yoga spread from its source to many lands. Teachings and blessings from the great masters are present, as if God is with us. A divine presence has been brought forth through devotion. The essence is received … read more »
Relaxation and Bari Khatu Pranam
The practice is to realize oneself as the bliss of Ānanda.Begin by lying down and relaxing the entire body completely. Systematically feel and release each part, from the toes to the head. This state of deep relaxation and awareness is Ānanda Āsana. In this posture, one … read more »
The sounds of the bhajans are the light of God
A call for inner reflection and universal harmony.This is a time to alert ourselves within. A negative air has come, affected by human actions. Humans have made immense use of science but sometimes go too far in thought and spirit. We are also … read more »
Practising led by Vishwaguruji
A guided practice integrates physical postures with meditation focused on the navel center, or nābhi.Begin with physical stretches to prepare the body and mind. Raise the hands and legs, coordinating movement with breath. A teacher may demonstrate the sequence for clarity. The postures aim to create relaxation and bodily awareness. … read more »
How shall we go further?
The unity of all beings resides in the divine.Different paths and names lead to the same truth. All are coming to the Guru's grace. The soul is one, like a drop returning to the ocean. The physical body and worldly possessions are temporary and … read more »
Practicing with Vishwaguruji
This practice integrates Sarvahitā Āsana and Bādhikhatu Praṇām for holistic well-being.Begin by lying down to relax and stretch the entire body. Perform Sarvahitā Āsana by bending both knees to one side while turning the head to the opposite side, then repeating on the other side. This … read more »
Memories of our Masters take us to the cosmic light
The sacred treasures of the Guru lineage are physical objects imbued with divine presence and grace.These items connect the disciple to the Guru and the cosmic reality. A mala bead was preserved from the Guru's samadhi. A bowl used for eating carries the Guru's touch and energy. A water vessel contains … read more »
Bhajans help us to find our path
The master is the guiding principle within all existence.This guidance begins with parents and extends through teachers and saints, leading the soul toward knowledge. A separate, internal master exists from the womb, directing each unique life's path. Humans are granted superior capacity but often … read more »
We are on the path of Alakh Puriji
The practice of yoga and light sustains us on the spiritual path.I traveled extensively during a clear period, witnessing the strength of practitioners who remained healthy despite widespread illness. The specific practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma has been crucial for health. I taught its techniques, which involve balancing … read more »
Celebration of the anniversary of the Indian Republic Day
Celebrating India's Republic Day and the integration of yoga into life.The gathering celebrates India's Republic Day, marking the Constitution's establishment of democracy for all citizens. The event includes cultural performances, devotional music, and a focus on the Yoga in Daily Life system. A physical demonstration shows … read more »
Practising yoga strengthens the immune system
Yoga practice supports health and has spread globally.The community largely remained well, though some with prior conditions needed care. Illness returned partly due to neglecting precautions. Many worldwide adopt yoga and renounce harmful habits. Practice in India exists but depth varies, with strong … read more »
Full moon Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Yoga Nidrā is the awakened sleep of the yogi.This practice originates from Śiva and the Himalayan yogis. It was transmitted through the lineage of Mahāprabhujī, Devpurījī, and Alakhpurījī, now shared globally. This sleep is not ordinary; it is a state of full bodily rest … read more »
Gurudev is for all of us
The heart's oneness transcends physical distinctions.Humanity shares a common soul, yet fixates on bodily differences like origin or appearance. This focus creates separation. True unity is found in the heart, not the form. We must make space for others, moving from … read more »
Meditation on the Self
Meditation is a practice of being fully present with the body and the inner Self.Stay fully with your body, glowing and relaxed. Tense the entire body to feel it and your thoughts. Think of yourself as the Ātman, being one with your own existence. Do not think of anything from … read more »
Bhramari helps you sleep well
The spirit of service manifests through selfless action and the power of practice sustains well-being.All teachings and satsangs are given freely, without charge. During times of crisis, aid is organized and distributed directly to those in need, providing essentials like food and water. The practice of yoga and a disciplined … read more »
Asanas for everyone and Bhramari pranayama
The practice of Sarvahitāsana integrates physical discipline with inner spiritual energy.The journey is internal, anchored in consistent practice and personal experience. True progress comes from slow, dedicated effort, not from haste. Many techniques exist, but their transmission depends on sincere reception and sharing. The core energy … read more »
Don't kill and understand everybody
The path is the journey of the individual soul back to the universal source.All beings are part of a cycle of consumption and rebirth. The human birth is a unique opportunity to transcend this cycle. The goal is to realize one's true nature as divine, beyond earthly identifications. This … read more »
Webcast from Jadan Ashram
The true Guru and true fellowship are the sole support for the soul.Without them, the life force departs, wandering aimlessly. The world and the ocean offer no refuge. The mind, left to its own devices, knows nothing and achieves nothing. Only through this divine connection is there blessing … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The light that upholds the universe is the Guru, the cause of crossing life's ocean.You are that light, upholding divine honor. Meeting the Lord is the greatest honor, sanctifying life through endless cycles. The Guru bestows the jewel of the Supreme Sovereign. Practice Japa and remain absorbed in meditation on … read more »
Don't kill animals, remain clean
Divine grace is for all creation, not for humanity alone.Rain and snow nourish every creature, tree, blade of grass, and the ocean itself. The human distinction is the knowledge to seek freedom from earthly cycles and realize Parabrahman. This path requires a pure heart, free … read more »
Be happy and feel oneness
The human mind creates divisions like the "new year," while the earth and nature remain one.We walk upon a single earth, yet our thoughts create separation, countries, and conflict. We are one human race, beyond color or creed. Spiritual teachings speak of oneness, but even seekers fight over labels. The conflict … read more »
People are very good all over the world
Humanity's diverse spiritual expressions reveal our shared essence.People worldwide celebrate festivals, pray, and seek connection. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and others all have beautiful traditions. Indigenous cultures, like in America, hold sacred ceremonies with pipes not for tobacco but for prayer. Africans are … read more »
We are here only temporarily
Birth is an ever-present reality, and unity is found in satsang.We are born from the cosmos, yet the process remains a mystery. Life begins in the womb, a state we cannot recall. Upon birth, individuality emerges; siblings from the same source develop different natures. This diversity … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (4/4)
The essential shelter is found at the Guru's feet, the sole source of grace and liberation.The root of meditation and liberation is worship of the Guru. All pride in the perishable body and worldly attainments is useless. One must abandon attachment, not the form itself. Time is a devouring serpent; one … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (3/4)
Satsang is the source of all happiness and the essential means for self-realization.The company of truth is more valuable than all scriptures. Through satsang, the darkness of ignorance is dispelled, and the mind finds joy. The human birth is rare and meant for liberation. One must perform all … read more »
The Oneness of Guru and Disciple
The guru and disciple are one in essence, not two separate entities.This truth is observed on the holy day of a divine figure, whose presence is universal. Great saints appear in different forms across all countries, yet they are fundamentally one, just as all beings are one … read more »