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Keep your body healthy
A spiritual discourse on the divine purpose of humanity and the yogic path to purification."God has given us the understanding that you are my part. 'All are my children,' God said." "Yoga means one. It is the humans and God. It is space and the conscious. There is coming all … read more »
How to purify ourselves
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, purification, and social awareness."If we light a candle, automatically the darkness goes away. Similarly, we shall awaken the light within us, and the darkness will go." "Prāṇāyāma is very great and the best... but it can also harm either … read more »
The beauty of a tree
An evening satsang featuring a spiritual discourse using the metaphor of a tree."A great saint spoke of this, and Mahāprabhujī also told about it. Gurujī said to me that a big tree and humans are the same." "No one can burn me, no one can destroy me. I … read more »
We are full of the divinity
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.oga is the same for everybody. Yoga in Daily Life is great and systematic. Sarva Hitta means: good for everyone it was made in Czech. You all are great, give good things to people, not negative … read more »
We need a Guru
A satsang discourse on the necessity of a guru within the yoga tradition."Yoga is perfected when we perform good karma. This is written extensively in Śrī Bhagavad Gītā." "Guru kṛpā hi kevalam—when the kṛpā of the Gurudeva, the blessings of the Gurudeva, that is the greatest." A spiritual … read more »
Be the Lion
A welcome address and spiritual discourse to devotees from Croatia."You have come here to Slovenia. My God, you can see how far you have journeyed." "Holy Gurujī said that one disciple goes… 'Then bring prasāda.' ...'Bring the lion and put it in front of me, … read more »
How and where can we find God?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.There are two kinds of knowledge worldly and spiritual. In Sanathana Dharma there is a living Guru. There is God in every creature. There are five elements in our body as far as five koshas. Yoga … read more »
We are under the protection
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.We are human, we should be brothers and sisters. We should be happy that at least we have a shelter and we can be peaceful in our house. We are all devotees of Gurudev. Become a … read more »
Religion must be living
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.How does trinity appear in the prayer mudra. I am in the cosmos and the cosmos is in me. Folded hands mean you and me are one. We always greet God with respect. We don't know … read more »
Do not be afraid
A spiritual discourse offering guidance for navigating the Kali Yuga."We know that we make many mistakes. We know we don’t do mistakes. We don’t know what is good and what is bad, but you know, Bhagavān, God, you know." "If someone gives a slap on … read more »
Give proper education
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.Today's children will go on the good path. When we are planting a tree fruits will come after some years. We should be a good family, give proper education to the children. There is yoga inside, … read more »
Positive life and health
A satsang on sāttvic living, morning discipline, and spiritual protection during challenging times."I inquired across our yoga and spiritual centers worldwide where people practice and are vegetarian. None have been affected by this corona." "When you get up, go to your bathroom, use water, brush, and come out, … read more »
The living wisdom of Gurudev
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.Explanation and chanting of mantra Om Namo Sri Prabhu Deep Narayanam. Singing Bhajans. The connection between our health and eating, how to lose weight. Explanation of bhajan Sri Guru Atma Paramatma Ho Mahatma. Prayer makes you … read more »
Blessing from Satyajuga
A spiritual discourse on navigating the Kali Yuga with faith and practical wisdom."We are all in that flowing river." "This is Kali Yuga, and many wars will begin, my dear. I pray to Mahāprabhujī that we all will be healthy and on the path of our complete life." … read more »
There are signs of our fate in our body
A satsang on spiritual symbolism, palmistry, and yogic anatomy."Our palms are joined together, expressing our desire, our wish, my request to Gurudev that your heart and my heart become connected in oneness." "It is said that everything can be taken away from you... But … read more »
Respect God
An evening satsang on divine immanence and the folly of atheism."The sun is always there. We come towards the sun, and we come from the sun." "Therefore, let all go as they are going, but those who have the realization, they understand again, come completely down … read more »
The Radiation of Holy Places
A welcome address and reflections on pilgrimage to a holy ashram."I have been here for three months, observing everything: the atmosphere in the āśram, which is very great, each and every tree, each and every plant, and all the many, many places which we like very … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅga
An evening satsang discourse on the essence of spiritual community."Satsa ga is the way to the cosmic self." "One in all and all in one." The lecturer addresses the gathering, defining Satsa ga as the association with truth and contrasting it with negative company (kuśa … read more »
The Inner States: Jagrat, Svapna, Suṣupti, and Beyond
A spiritual discourse on the states of consciousness and the importance of sleep."First, we are Jāgrat. Jagrat means awake... This is whatever we see now: we were cooking, we are eating, we are drinking, we are shopping—anything we are doing. This is from outside to inside." "What this … read more »
The value of the satsang
An evening satsang on the sacred morning routine and the essence of spiritual gathering."Peace and bliss are the result of satsa g." "In the morning, before the sun rises—if possible, one hour before sunrise—after a few months or days, you will see how much happiness you will have." A … read more »
Spirituality and joy
An evening satsang on the nature of spirituality."Spirituality: purity and humbleness, kindness, peace, understanding, oneness. Without this oneness, no peace, no spirituality." "What can be more spiritual than this? Joy, joy, joy. It is that joy we should get like this now. Spirituality … read more »
Only oneness leads to happiness
A spiritual discourse on the nature of consciousness, the soul, and worldly illusion."Cetana kī icchā nahīṁ. Consciousness has no desire, and from the inert, nothing is distant." "Ekobrahman duttye nasti. That Brahman is only one. Where there are two, they are always equal; this is not good." A … read more »
The Dharma Daṇḍa
A spiritual discourse using parables to illustrate the supremacy of dharma."You are a king, but you are a human being. Therefore, you cannot say you will not be punished." "As long as dharma is with you, no punishment will befall you. But when that dharma is … read more »
Pranayama mudra
A spiritual explanation of the meaning and symbolism behind the Namaste gesture."We fold our hands, always bringing them towards our heart and chest... This signifies that we are connected from the heart to the cosmic Self." "These two hands are like one is you and one is … read more »
We should not have duality
A satsang discourse on the eternal guru lineage and the nature of divinity."Other religions are also very good, but they have no God. Not living God." "So there is one coming once, and there is another one which is forever coming." The lecturer addresses devotees, reflecting on recent … read more »
Development or destruction
A spiritual discourse on action, grace, and observing nature's wisdom."Every day is not the same day. Every day will come as a different day, and on a different day there will be different thinking." "Uthān means development, and patan means nothing... We have to learn … read more »
The inner beauty
A spiritual discourse exploring the layers of existence and consciousness."Within our body, we have many energies, many kinds of lights and beauties, and environments within." "All is one, and beyond that is like only ākāśa, ākāśa, and ākāśa. We don't know how far." He discusses … read more »
Practice with Vishwaguruji from Strilky
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Honoring the Lineage: Ancestors, Liberation, and the Guru's Seat
A discourse on honoring spiritual and familial ancestors, the nature of the soul, and liberation."We offer our praṇāms to our paramparās, to the gurus of the paramparās, and also to the parents of our paramparās." "It is said, when you have a cage and inside is a bird... So similarly, … read more »
Sri SatGuru Chalisa
A commentary and translation of the Ātāśrī Satguru Chalīsā, a devotional hymn."You are the creator for everyone. You are present outside and inside. You are the Supreme Divine incarnate." "Those who will read the Satguru Chalīsā... shall concentrate, meditate, and chant His name. Janam maraṇa bhava dukha … read more »
Explanation of Sri SatGuru Chalisa
A satsang discourse reflecting on the qualities of a true Guru through the lens of the Satguru Chalisa."Holy Gurujī mostly sang or composed bhajans in the name of Mahāprabhujī. Even when sleeping, he kept a mālā within." "One who is as humble, as kind, as one feels in the heart of all—that one … read more »
How did Swamiji's training begin by Holy Guruji?
A satsang talk about the origins of the "Satguru Chalīsā" and personal memories of Holy Gurujī."Gurujī would give a lecture, and within the lecture He would compose a bhajan, a poetry. Holy Gurujī was very much a poetry person, very, very much." "Satguru Chalīsā, those who will read this... all the … read more »
Discussion with Gurudev
A satsang session featuring student gratitude, practical guidance, and teachings on samādhi."I feel fortunate to say that I had the opportunity to practice Karma Yoga for many years, and now, after all this time, I have had the chance to attend the Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna." "Others said they … read more »
The importance of the prayer
An evening satsang reflecting on faith, the mind, and spiritual practice in the modern age."Jāpat paśu arpakṣī pyāre. All animals, flying animals, they all remember this." "People think, 'Yes, okay, I believe in you, and you are my dear,' and this and that. But they have no confidence." The lecturer … read more »
The Pilgrim's Journey and the Grace of Holy Places
A satsang discourse on the spiritual significance of pilgrimage and holy places."Where the step of the Holy Saint falls, that place is forever and ever." "People said then, and I think even now, 'This is our great, great blessing that you are in our house.'" The lecturer … read more »
Try to live life according to the pure nature
A satsang on living in harmony with nature and natural law."Therefore, we should not tell God, 'Do this now,' or 'God, not this.'" "Yoga is not only about doing the exercise... but also to understand and think where, how, and when." The lecturer addresses the community, … read more »
God is in the heart
A spiritual discourse on devotion, divine immanence, and the essence of satsang."God is in your heart. Our God is so vast, and He is separated into many, many living beings—not only in humans, but in each and every creature." "Where there is devotion, in that devotion we … read more »
Live life in a natural way
A morning satsang on living a natural and self-sufficient life."Life—eating, drinking, sleeping, and sometimes walking a little bit—that is not life. So, live life." "Live life means not only eat and sleep and work; there is more than this... we should know how, that’s it." … read more »
Worshipping Gurudev
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Sandhya means connected. When night and day meet we are connected to Gurudev or other Gods. We pray for Shakti, power. The first God is the Mother. Knowledge has no end. Mother Saraswati is the wife … read more »
At the beginning of Yoga in Daily Life
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Every day you should practice yoga, Sarva Hitta asanas are a specialty of our System. Stories about how Yoga in Daily Life began, first books were produced by a typewriter. Sarva Hitta asanas will make you … read more »
Nada is the Sound
A spiritual discourse on the primordial sound and the nature of reality."Our sādhanā, which we have been doing for many, many years already... But it is said that knowledge, learning, is endless." "And that is the formless, supreme Brahman. And in that, there is the first nod, … read more »
Seeing God
A satsang on reverence for the Earth and the principle of non-violence."Understand—we should understand this Earth, this Mother Earth. All these trees, all grass, and also other creatures on this Earth—it is the Mother." "Ahimsa paramo dharma: Ahimsa means do not kill, don’t take them away, don’t … read more »
Dharma danda
A spiritual discourse on the principle of dharma and the symbolic Dharma Daṇḍa."If we protect dharma, if we uphold it, then dharma will protect us." "This is the dharma daṇḍa... Because you or I can change anything, so the crown and this, then you have this in your … read more »
Satsang from Sangam Hall
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We are all here in the Sangam hall in our Ashram, happy, and blessed. Sangam hall is huge and very nice, with good lights, good people, no fighting and negative qualities. This is for all of … read more »
We are here to clean ourselves
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We have to balance our heart and the mind. The mind decides but without heart, he can do nothing. Yoga exercises are good, but yoga is different from that. Chemicals disturb nature, Ayurveda is natural, it … read more »
Bring back happiness
An evening satsang addressing the global pandemic and the healing power of nature and joy."We know all that we have lost these last few months. The whole of humanity is facing a very difficult time." "We should not become very sad, we should not withdraw ourselves... We are, and we … read more »
Advice for practicing pranayama
A spiritual discourse weaving parables with teachings on devotion, prāṇa, and yogic practice."Each and every step taken towards sādhus or ṛṣis, one step is equal to one hundred yajñas." "Anyone who goes towards the guru or a ṛṣi with that kind of feeling, then for many, many yugas..." … read more »
Kriya and Yoga Nidra
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Explanation of kriyas when someone dies. Physical exercise is to keep our body healthy. What is meditation? Kriya makes the mind busy that it will not be able to go in a different direction. Translation of … read more »
Sunset and sunrise
An evening satsang on the sacred junction time of Sandhyā."At this time of Sandhyā, one should never entertain any kind of negative thoughts, negative thinking, or anything negative." "God said, 'No. I give freedom, and my door is completely open, wide open. Everyone can come... … read more »
Jyotish is the third eye of God
A spiritual discourse on tradition, knowledge, and the eternal path."Sometimes it is said that something was only in the old times and no longer matters now. But consider this: in the past, when a couple married... That was a marriage. And now? Bye-bye." "Our lineage … read more »