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The basic qualities of our chakras
Hidden powers reside within the human being, mapped through the chakras.The Mūlādhāra Cakra holds karmic destiny and the dormant Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. Life's direction is determined in the Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra, shaped by choosing sādhanā over consumption. Through practice, three powers awaken: prāṇa-śakti, dhāraṇā-śakti, and chaitanya-śakti. These are … read more »
We should overcome fear
The essence of fragrance, or Sugandha, signifies inner purity and the pervasive influence of goodness.A good person, like a fragrance, perfumes their entire surroundings. This principle extends from personal cleanliness and diet to one's spiritual state. What we consume affects our subtle body and even our smell; purity in food … read more »
Spirituality leads you to God
The lineage of spiritual knowledge originates in ancient wisdom, yet its essence is often lost.This knowledge flows from Śiva through sages like Alakpurījī and is preserved in scriptures like the Vedas and Purāṇas. In a purer age, people dedicated themselves to this study and lived accordingly. Over time, this dedication … read more »
Sri Vishwaguruji Jayanti Anniversary
A satsang celebrates the 76th birth anniversary of Viśvagurujī.Forty-four years ago, when first met, he resided in a small room with one window and already planned the Om Ashram. His vision was clear and far-sighted. Holy Gurujī sent him to spread India’s wisdom and … read more »
We don't know where we will go
This is a holy place where purity is maintained and prayers are offered three times daily.Here, no meat, alcohol, or chemicals are allowed. The world faces a disease; many die each day, so we protect ourselves carefully. Animals and the forest are untouched, so we examine our food, water, and lifestyle. … read more »
Guru is the first
Continue your sādhana for life.Your practice creates waves of energy that expand across the earth. Seva is the greatest practice; it uplifts completely when performed without any sense of "I gave you." Your life follows four stages: student, householder, forest … read more »
Chanting AUM
The practice is to chant oṃ from the navel to the sahasrāra through seven stations.Sit in vajrāsana. Perform five rounds of prāṇāyāma with the mantra oṃ. Direct the sound from the navel upward through seven steps to the crown. Return the sound to the navel afterward. Close the eyes to … read more »
Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi Anniversary
The eternal spiritual lineage descends from Śiva through great beings across the ages.This lineage flows through generations. Great yogis and ṛṣis performed intense tapasyā, often in places like the Himalayas. They transcended physical limitations, achieving an astral existence or mokṣa, remaining as unseen protectors. Human civilization has evolved … read more »
Try to open your heart
Happiness and yoga are about opening the heart and clearing small misunderstandings that cause lifelong unhappiness.Birds are happy every day in their nests, while humans find only brief happiness during festivities. Silence and relaxation open the heart. Yoga aims to keep body and being healthy, happy, relaxed. Unhappiness arises from small, … read more »
Spirituality is without meat and alcohol
Milk is a primary source of prāṇa, essential for health.It comes from mothers—human, cow, buffalo, goat, or camel. From milk comes yogurt, then butter, then ghee, the essence that nourishes the body. The quality of the milk depends on the animal's health and feed; pure … read more »
How to teach Yoga in Daily Life?
Yoga must progress step by step from physical practice to spiritual understanding.Practicing only physical movement is insufficient, yet without movement, health suffers. Beginners should not be mixed with advanced students, just as kindergarten is separate from primary school. A structured, step-by-step system is essential. Yoga leads to … read more »
How did creation begin?
Yoga is the vast unity of all existence, encompassing every path and every life.You arrive not tired, for this spiritual atmosphere provides energy. We gather from different paths, becoming one in purpose to advance our spirituality day by day. Yoga is not merely physical practice; it is the unity … read more »
Guru brings us to the liberation
The spiritual power of early morning is essential for health and liberation.Waking before sunrise is a profound spiritual practice. Great beings advise against eating after sunset and emphasize rising before the sun. The predawn humidity on grass is considered Amṛta, a sustaining nectar. Walking barefoot on this … read more »
Believe or not believe in God is your choice
Fasting and disciplined eating are foundational for health and spiritual progress.Specific days are designated for eating once or abstaining from food, with water permitted. This practice aligns the body and supports digestion. Modern habits of constant eating and consuming heavy meals, especially meat and alcohol late … read more »
A Satsang Gathering: Bhajans, Prasad, and Reflections
A satsang gathering moves through bhajans, prasad distribution, and spontaneous instructions.The bhajan is very nice and has been heard many times. This bhajan comes from Brahmānandajī, Śivānandajī, Ma gilālajī, Ma galānandjī, Lalanandjī, and others. Everyone, eat the prasāda. Otherwise, so many ants will come. It is … read more »
Practising kryja technic with Vishwaguruji
A guidance on the practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma.Sit in Siddhāsana or Vajrāsana with a straight back. Place the hands on the thighs or knees, keeping the elbows straight. Bow the head to bring the chin near the collarbones. Inhale slowly through both nostrils, … read more »
Live in a natural way
This place is a sanctuary of purity and spiritual well-being.It is full of prāṇa and very good for health, as our environment here is clean and free from chemicals. The natural water flows, the healthy trees, and the pure air create a healing atmosphere. People … read more »
Listen to Vishwaguruji in your language
Service requires meticulous care for both instruments and integrity in charitable work.Broadcasting teachings globally necessitates translation technology, allowing many languages to be accessed. Instruments are sensitive and require dedicated, skilled persons for maintenance to ensure longevity. Financial support for aid is managed with strict transparency; funds are … read more »
Food is God
Food is God, and eating is a sacred, sensory communion.Eating is not merely filling the stomach; it is receiving nourishment that pleases the eyes and reaches every part of the body. We should eat with our hands to truly taste, connecting like a mother feeding … read more »
Practicing pranayama with Vishwaguruji
A prāṇāyāma technique is given.Perform twenty-five inhalations and exhalations through the left nostril. Then perform twenty-five through the right nostril, breathing a little more deeply. Rest briefly. Then practice alternate-nostril breathing. Inhale through the left and exhale through the right … read more »
The effect of the Moon to our life
Life is governed by the natural order of the moon, sun, and water.The moon's movement directly influences our inner being and balances the Earth. Water is life itself, essential for all beings and the land. Modern interference with natural rhythms causes suffering. Changing clocks disrupts animals and human … read more »
Sadhana Guru seva and Guru kripa
Sādhanā is a universal path requiring sincere practice, not mere labels.It is not only for sannyāsīs, as many become lazy, claiming greatness from their robes alone. True sannyāsīs serve the Guru and others. Householders, like farmers who work while repeating mantras, are also great sādhus, sustaining … read more »
The name is important not the body
The essence of all spiritual paths is one, though names and forms differ.In this age, humanity knows of conflict and war, yet the unifying difference now is spirituality. Whether called yoga, prayer, or meditation, the core is the same. Languages and nations vary, but the human essence and … read more »
Stories are within you
Surrender to the guru is the path to grace, and stories are vessels for truth.We are not the doer; all action belongs to the guru. We surrender our capacity at the holy feet. An object, like carved stone, is transformed through consecration and placement upon the altar; it becomes divine … read more »
Enjoy your life
The soul's journey and the true purpose of yoga extend beyond physical exercise.We are more than this temporary body. The soul, the ātmā, is our essence. After death, it leaves the body like the wind, unseen and untouchable. Its destination is unknown; it does not remain as a … read more »
Mahaprbhuji's glory is in the whole world
The bhajan reveals the nature of Amṛta, the nectar of light.Understanding is knowing Amṛta, which is liberation. Amṛta is the sweetest honey, an ocean of pure light. The Supreme is the great giver, Mahādānī, radiating this nectar everywhere. The immortal story echoes across the world. Only … read more »
Fasting protects your health
The grace of simple things is found in nature's gifts.The cow provides profound benefits. Its milk, urine, and dung serve as powerful medicines and fertilizer. Contact with cows can heal bodily diseases. Their presence purifies an environment, dispelling negative energies. Similarly, the horse is a … read more »
Great saints share everything what they have
The spirit of the ashram is one of shared welcome and inner reflection.This is a holy, divine place offering an unbelievable feeling in the heart and mind. Anyone who comes is welcome as a child of the mother and father. The atmosphere is beautiful, with trees, lakes, and … read more »
We have to take one step further
A vision for expanding authentic yoga teaching rooted in spiritual conduct.The practice must reach every village and country, requiring many teachers. Authentic yoga is spiritual, distinct from secular institutions. A true yoga university prohibits substances like meat and alcohol. Learn quickly to obtain a proper certificate. … read more »
The science of the constellation
The name given at birth should align with the celestial constellation present at that moment.The moment of birth is defined when the child touches the earth. The sun and moon are primary, but all nine celestial bodies determine the constellation. This constellation dictates the first letter of the name, which … read more »
We should see God in everything
The divine is found in daily life, relationships, and our own hearts.We must offer positive words to the Earth and all life. The mantra and ceremonies are for complete purification of body and mind. Marriage is a profound union, yet often leads to strife because it is … read more »
Feel the energy of Mother Earth
The primordial sound is the supreme reality, manifesting as form and pervading all creation.This sound, emerging first from the cosmic ocean, is eternal and present in every age through divine manifestations. All beings, from humans to trees and insects, contain this inner sound, which is their connection to the … read more »
Rishis are protecting us
Great ṛṣis and saints exist unseen, protecting humanity.These perfected beings are present globally, often hidden in remote places like glaciers or deserts. They communicate mind-to-mind and possess profound knowledge. While invisible, their protective energy shields us. Historical accounts, like a photo of a … read more »
Understand Guru Tattva
Guru Pūrṇimā is a spiritual new year, marking when the light of wisdom first touched the earth.This festival is for understanding the Guru Tattva, the principle of the teacher. Spirituality requires understanding, not just belief; one must ask "why." The guru is that which dispels ignorance, the "aha" of realization. This principle … read more »
We all should get oneness
The language of oneness transcends spoken words.Many scriptures and languages exist, yet spirituality reveals a universal oneness. We learn through gaze and feeling, not just vocabulary. The best language is understood by all, like music or song, where sound vibration creates unity. … read more »
People are good everywhere in the world
Our path is one of unity, transcending all borders and differences.This gathering is an international family, interconnected like branches of a single tree. A seed grows into a tree that bears fruit for all. Yet, a single drop of lemon can split milk, just as one … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang in Strilky Ahram 2021/2
The path of sannyāsa in this age requires work and self-reliance.It is not an easy life of dependence. One must labor, perhaps in a garden or farm, to generate funds for personal security, such as for medical care or old age. This work also serves the … read more »
We all should feel Alakhpuriji's love
A temple is built day by day, stone by stone through shared contribution, creating a timeless legacy.What is done in life remains; what is not done vanishes. We celebrate the completion of a unique Yajña Śālā, thanking all who contributed. The work was hard, but the result serves all. Credit and divine … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang in Strilky Ashram 2021
Grace manifests through the living Master.A personal journey from illness to healing began with a yoga class discovered by following the heart. This led to a community where humble service and devotional singing created a profound first impression. The living Master's … read more »
Sanyas Diksha of Swami Gyaneshwarpuri
The Sannyāsa Dīkṣā ceremony on Guru Pūrṇimā unfolds through ritual offerings, prayers, and vows of renunciation.A flower is handed to the initiate with instruction to put it in the fire. An assistant guides, “Give it in his hand, with dakṣiṇā, kuś.” The initiate prays for forgiveness of sins and attainment of … read more »
The name is very important
Yoga is one universal path originating from the divine.Many great masters have taught it under different names and forms, yet all lead to the same goal. The essence is not merely physical exercise or intellectual knowledge but a journey toward the cosmic Self. All … read more »
The name of the Divine is always with us
The sādhanā of purification prepares one for the bridge built by the Divine Name.Guru Pūrṇimā is the supreme celebration, drawing all disciples to the Guru's presence. Preparations involve both spiritual practice and physical service. Human knowledge is limited, confined mostly to Aparāvidyā, not the highest Parāvidyā. The fundamental drive … read more »
Bhajans from Strilky
The divine principle delights in and accepts the imperfect heart, bestowing grace, refuge, and the nectar of Samādhi.This supreme reality is described as compassionate, without malice, and the embodiment of equal vision that removes sorrow. It is the primordial cause, the giver of true discernment, and the destroyer of falsehood and pride. The … read more »
God is in everyone
The transmission of spiritual knowledge and the foundational role of the family are essential.Knowledge is absorbed gradually, not in a single day, as illustrated by the yearly progression in school. Śa karācārya established a great path of knowledge that many follow. There are two kinds of knowledge: external learning … read more »
God is the giver
Practice is essential, and grace is fundamental.Your spiritual practice is vital. If you claim no time for practice, you claim no time for eating. Food is crucial for all beings, yet we are not the providers. God provides. He determines the rains … read more »
Yoga exercise with Vishwaguruji
The practice of Ānanda Āsana follows demanding yoga and meditation.Lie down and relax the whole body completely. Ānanda means to hold peace and all that is good. The exercise involves rolling from front to back like a walking child. It includes postures like Halāsana, holding … read more »
Outer and inner meditation
The living guru is found within, through the inner path of authentic meditation.Many learn external techniques, gazing at oceans or horizons, but real meditation is an inward journey. The inner self contains all instruments, like a pilot guides a great aircraft. Both yogic science and modern medicine have … read more »
Practicing Prnayama
The forest is an ideal setting for sādhanā, offering oxygen, peace, and natural beauty.Practice here with eyes closed to avoid distraction. Sit comfortably with your mālā and guru mantra. Recall the day you received the mantra and your progress since. The sounds of wind, trees, and birds support inner … read more »
We are all in one
Yoga in daily life reveals the oneness of all existence.The bhajan given originates from Mahāprabhujī, addressed to Guru Dev, expressing a journey to a world without problems. Bhajans come from the heart of saints, in many languages. There are countless chakras in the body, especially … read more »
Yoga is for the whole Earth
A story illustrates human kindness and the universal essence of yoga.A medical situation in India prompted an immediate and coordinated response from contacts in Austria, arranging care and transport. This demonstrated a system where care is provided without discrimination, solely based on shared humanity. The event … read more »