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Evening Satsang: Invocations and Bhajans of Mahāprabhujī
Evening satsang offers invocations and bhajans of Mahāprabhujī.The invocations begin: Oṁ Namaḥ Śrī Prabhudīpa Nārāyaṇam, Haṁ Sab Dās Prabh Caraṇ Parāyaṇam. Oṁ Nam Moṁserī Prabhudīpa, Haṁ Sabdas Prabhu Śaraṇa Parāyaṇam are chanted. Oṁ Namo Śrī Prabhudīpa, Haṁsabhadas Prabhu Saraṇa Parāyaṇam follow. Oṁ Śrī … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The Word is the fundamental reality and sole medium for divine connection.All spiritual practice, perception, and liberation arise from and depend upon the sacred Word. Through the Word alone one perceives the divine, receives grace, and gains all knowledge. It is the means of union and the … read more »
We must be in unity
Yoga and daily life lead to peace, purity, and realization of the Absolute.Yoga practice is peaceful and extends beyond the physical body to Paramātmā. Food must be very clean and pure. Many medicines contain hidden animal products, which is not good. In India, pure yogic food is traditionally … read more »
Stories about master and disciple
Sādhanā must be properly practiced as the guru teaches.Disciples sing bhajans daily and inquire to become yogis and understand sādhanā. If sādhanā is not performed properly, life cannot be good. The sādhanā given by Alakhpurījī, Devpurījī, and Mahāprabhujī is known by some. One disciple, … read more »
Bhramari pranayama and Om chanting
Bhajan and mantra are essential practices for inner cleansing and maintaining the correct path.These disciplines continuously work within the mind to bring the inner self forward toward the divine. Many have diverted toward material pursuits, losing the language and daily practice of their tradition. This shift must be corrected … read more »
Introduction to Bhramari Pranayama
Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma controls and moves energy through the whole body, engaging both hemispheres of the brain.Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma enables energy control throughout the body. The whole world becomes the body; from that wholeness only a small part issues. The humming sound, like bees, generates many vibrations. Yoga transcends exercise and meditation. The … read more »
Remain in the boat
The world is an ocean, and the guru is the boat that crosses it.Humans are like birds on that boat. Some fly off into the water and perish. One remains and reaches the shore. The guru is the captain who steers. Once a guru is taken, hold firmly, as … read more »
Do we have seen God?
The presence of the Guru is a profound blessing that revitalizes spiritual connection and purpose.A visit brings fresh energy, dispelling old habits and offering new encouragement. Disciples arrive with vessels of varying capacity to receive this grace. The true measure of reception depends on one's own openness and focus. The … read more »
Spiritual Lecture on Yoga: Opening Invocation
Yoga is the theme.The invocation opens the discourse. The words are recited. “Jai, Deva Dī De Bābasrī, De Purīsamahā, Deva Kī Jai,” is declared. “Indaraṁ Samlecī Svayīmādevānanda Jī Bhagavānakī Jai,” follows. “Śrī Viśvaguru Parāṁśrī Svayīmaheśvarānanda Jī Gurudeva Kī Jai,” … read more »
The living God
The light is twofold: the external sun and the internal light within all.This inner light is constant, unlike the rising and setting sun. The science of the material world is great, yet different from the science of yoga. A story illustrates this: a professor of science questions a … read more »
The Divine Name as the Ship Across Saṃsāra: A Commentary on Swamiji’s Bhajan
The Divine Name is the ship that crosses the ocean of Saṃsāra.Swamiji’s bhajan declares God as the merciful giver of the Name. The Name of God is God Himself, present within the devotee. Repeating the Name awakens pure, selfless bhakti. One is dyed in love’s color through … read more »
Feel oneness and protect all creatures
The divine essence resides within the living body.God is present within us and has given us human form. The natural world involves creatures consuming one another, yet herbivores like cows, which eat only grass, are considered close to the divine. Humans, gifted with … read more »
The search for God
Yoga extends beyond physical body and breath.Many close eyes and search, but the looking is not real. True yogis see within the heart with closed eyes, or perceive goodness with open eyes. Open eyes bring countless reflections and wandering thoughts. Closing eyes … read more »
Respect for all festivals
The celebration of holy days reveals the oneness of all existence.The approaching festival for Mahāprabhujī coincides with Christmas, uniting diverse worship. Geographical distinctions are irrelevant; devotion connects all. The relationship between guru and disciple is one of absolute unity, akin to mother and child. All living … read more »
Shiva Stotras and Invocations
Shiva Stotras and invocations are the direct path to liberation.The Rudrashtakam describes Shiva as the formless, all-pervading Brahman, the form of nirvana. He is beyond qualities, without mental alternatives, the space of consciousness where all abides. His appearance is white like the Himalaya, deep and … read more »
Remembering the anniversary of Sri Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi
Sanātana Dharma is an eternal, living reality, not a historical event.Many traditions commemorate specific days for figures who lived and died, visiting gravesites with flowers and prayers. In contrast, the great saints and deities of this dharma are perceived as perpetually present, like the sun and … read more »
Reflections on Christmas, Universal Worship, and the Sacredness of All Life
The time of Christmas approaches, a period of worship, light, and preparation across traditions.People across religions prepare, decorate, and make sweets. Children watch the lights. Many think of Jesus. Worship means being happy. Diwali came before, honoring Śiva, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa. The birth of the child Jesus happened … read more »
Worship every God and incarnation
Christmas approaches, and with it the remembrance of the holy mother’s suffering and joy.Candles are lit, one already burned, the second soon. People prepare sweets and good things, thinking of Jesus. After Diwali comes Christmas, just as devotion shifts from Krishna to Jesus. Jesus was born among animals, not … read more »
Vaccinate or not vaccinate?
The discourse connects ancient spiritual festivals with modern well-being, emphasizing light, faith, and practical health.Diwali, the festival of light, originated long ago with oil lamps to worship Bhagavān Rāma. This tradition comes from a time of one religion and simple ceremonies. The light represents spiritual goodness contrasted with inner darkness. … read more »
Where is our happiness?
Where happiness is, there is God.God is in all creatures, plants, waters, earth. Happiness or its absence is in everything; become happy throughout life. Make your parents happy. Animals kill but do not understand. Humans must not kill. Eating meat kills … read more »
Bhaktas are longing for Satsang
Words convey truth and community is our essence.Being present without duty allows deep observation. One sees the beauty in all things and the varied behaviors of people, yet recognizes the unchanging self within. This observation teaches discernment of character and self. Time expands … read more »
My happiness is at Your holy feet
The bhajan of unwavering devotion declares that real happiness is found only at the Guru’s holy feet.Every moment the prayer is to keep loving attention there. Even if the world turns hostile, life becomes a burden, or one must walk through fire or thorns, devotion remains fixed. True practice must enter each … read more »
Yoga means uniting
Yoga in daily life is unity with the divine principle present in all existence.Life originates from and is sustained by water, which constitutes our bodies and the world. All creatures, including those unseen beneath the earth or in the air, are interconnected through life. The natural world operates on … read more »
Conference from Bhari Khatu
Peace is found only within, through the Self, and in the shelter of the saints.The world is restless, seeking peace in objects and achievements, but peace is not found externally. A saint is one whose desires have ceased, who lives for others. Their darśana yields immediate fruit, purifying the seeker. … read more »
The Companion of the Three Worlds
The world is an illusion without the remembrance of the Divine.Life is as useless as a bird without wings, a tree without fruit, or a well without water. Without the Name of Hari, nothing has value. Work, anger, greed, and lust are not the path. No … read more »
The Path of Breath and the Tenth Door
The breath is the path to the tenth door.Daily breath count is twenty-one thousand. In each breath, remember the Guru. This sumiran is the path called Om Shom Takhsala. Day and night the breath continues. Unite mind with breath into a continuous garland. This … read more »
The coronation of Swami Avatarpuri
A sacred succession is announced through the Abhiṣeka ceremony.On the holy occasion of a revered master's Mahāsamādhi day, the successor is formally declared according to the sannyāsa tradition. The ceremony follows the Vedic paramparā, performed by appointed priests. It includes a ritual bath for … read more »
A Litany of Invocation and Blessing
The text is a series of devotional invocations and blessings.It opens with repeated salutations and blessings. Mantras and praises to various deities are recited, including invocations to Vishnu and references to divine incarnations. A village is declared as dedicated to God. The structure is liturgical, … read more »
Bhajan evening from Bhari Khatu Ashram
The devotee calls upon the divine, seeking grace and expressing a longing for direct experience.The world is cared for by that which is very big, the flute player. The path involves remembering the divine name to find happiness, suggesting liberation comes from breaking the bonds of countless life forms. Yet, … read more »
A Divine Invocation and Address to the Community
A spiritual address and invitation to a community gathering.The true Satguru has arrived. Despite global illness, devotees remain under divine guidance. This land and its people are held in high regard. All are welcomed regardless of community or age. The speaker has returned from … read more »
Divine Discourses on Śiva, Rāma, and the Unity of Religions
On Diwali, the discourse unites Śiva and Rāma, proclaiming a single religion.Yesterday, a discourse on Śa kara, Śiva occurred. Now the focus is on Śiva and Rāma. This day is Diwali. Diwali is connected to Śiva and Rāma. Rāma is always spoken of. Rāma unified all religions … read more »
Divali satsang 2021 Jadan Ashram
Diwali brings the eternal name of Rāma.Corona has cleaned everything; no one had any problems in the body. That disease is the Sat-Sanātan Dharma's way, showing why it happens. God gave human birth to escape the cycle of creatures eating each other. … read more »
Chanting divine mantras
The Satguru is the direct manifestation of the Supreme Lord.Devotion to the Satguru is the highest path. The guru's grace is supremely powerful. Even great sages did not attain without a guru. When the Vedas themselves became the guru, self-knowledge was easily gained. The Satguru's … read more »
A Devotional Recitation and Mantra
Today we sing a mantra of Ravana and a mantra sung by Rama.The recitation is a devotional hymn to Shiva, describing his formidable and benevolent aspects. It praises his power to destroy illusions and grant liberation. The text venerates his form, from his third eye to his blue … read more »
Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Gītā Invocation and Guru Gītā Dhyāna
Now the second part of Guru Gītā is sung.The meditation is pure, on the great Lord, giver of all bliss. It brings all comfort, bestows enjoyment and liberation. The Guru is the form of supreme Brahman, eternal, pure, beyond dualities. The Guru is like … read more »
Yogis are always alert
The topic is states of consciousness and Yoga Nidrā.Throughout the day, thoughts are sent from both brain hemispheres. In the waking state, one is not within oneself; one is at a far distance, thinking of other places. One is here but also there, not … read more »
What does Sanatana Dharma mean?
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, natural law based on one's inherent nature, with its foundation in purity.It originates from the time of Śiva, who was first in this creation. The practice begins with purifying one's diet, which purifies the body and mind, allowing entry into the divine. This dharma is ancient and … read more »
Yog and Viyog
Yoga is not merely physical exercise; it originates from Śiva, who is formless yet manifests through the five elements.The human body is composed of these elements, yet within resides the Ātmā, the life force present in every cell. Humans often act without awareness, especially in consumption, unlike animals. This lack of control obstructs the … read more »
Mantras and Bhajans
The Transformative Power of Satsa g and Bhajan Life in the ashram changes—becomes divine, meaningful, done in the light of Guru Dev with detachment.The central practice is daily satsa g, gathering together. In satsa g, bhajans are sung. Bhajans glorify God, created by saints who realized the essence of being. Their experience flows through the medium of rāga. Diving … read more »
Guru can take you across the ocean
The Guru is first and foremost in this world.The Guru stands at the pinnacle. Even avatars like Rama and Krishna were Gurus. They followed the Guru’s orders. Humans must make the Guru central. The Guru alone carries one across worldly existence. Without the Guru, … read more »
Divine consciousness and Yoga Nidra
Yogic awakening transcends ordinary states of consciousness.True awakening is not merely physical alertness but an inner vigilance present even in sleep. The waking state involves external awareness, while sleep engages the body's inner healing intelligence. Dreaming operates without the sense of a … read more »
Animals are like our brothers and sisters
The current era is marked by a loss of compassion and health due to consumption of animal products and drugs.In the past, meat was eaten rarely, but now it is a constant desire. This, along with alcohol and drugs, makes people inert. Many young people are now choosing veganism, recognizing animals as brothers who are … read more »
The Globe of the Self: Reflections on Ātmā, Jīva, and the One in All
The nature of the jīva within the globe and the essence of meditation.One in all and all in one—this truth pervades the Earth. The jīva, the soul, dwells in every creature. No being leaves this globe; we only cycle within. Meditation is living awareness, not just closed eyes. … read more »
All disciples are equal for the Guru
Respect all beings and uphold Dharma by avoiding harm, especially to animals.The path requires purity in action, thought, and the handling of resources meant for others. Greed and selfishness lead to loss, as illustrated by the dog who, seeing a reflection, dropped its own bread to chase … read more »
The relation between humans and God
The oneness of all life is realized through yogic practice.All humans are one, regardless of origin. The first humans emerged alongside divine consciousness. All beings are manifestations of the one God. Consider the ocean and a single drop; the drop is the ocean, yet fears … read more »
First is the Guru
The guru holds primacy over God, as shown through Abhimanyu's ordeal.A boy sought a guru for spiritual life. The guru tested him by sending him with cows without food. He drank milk, which was forbidden. He ate foam from calves, which was scolded. He took fresh … read more »
Yoga and health
The essence of a yogic life integrates body, breath, and mindful living.Care for the body through exercise and yoga; neglect brings illness and suffering. Movement is vital, but excess is harmful. Practice moderation. Breath work and meditation nourish the lungs and system. Diet is crucial; consuming meat … read more »
We should feel that we are one
The journey is a return to oneness, like a bird that flies far but returns to its nest each evening.You travel, yet the essential self is not confined by location. The true self, the ātmā, is singular and vast, connecting all beings and even reaching the stars. We are here to meet in love and … read more »
We should have roots
Yoga is a progressive path requiring tailored techniques for growth, like a child advancing through life stages.We must evolve beyond mere physical exercise to teach yoga's full science, especially at universities where its depth is often unknown. Many traditions and teachers exist, each with their own disciples, just as every mother has … read more »
We got the energy of our parampara
Satsa g is the true life, leading to the cosmic.The Guru Paramparā begins with Alakhpurījī from the time of Śiva. Dust settles daily on the body, requiring constant cleaning. Without meditation and satsa g, spiritual dust accumulates. The yugas proceed from Śat to Kali, where … read more »