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The Eternal Journey of the Soul
The eternal journey of the soul is the subject.The soul is not the five elements or the five sheaths: the physical body, the energy body, the mental body, the intellectual body, and the bliss body. The mind coordinates the five senses of knowledge and … read more »
Practising A-U-M at Vep
The inner government of the self is established through practice, not theory.Our primary country is the body and mind. We must govern this inner world first, choosing nourishment wisely. We cannot negotiate with the inner world; blaming others creates guilt that reflects back as disease. Negative thoughts … read more »
Hame he kama satsanga se
The purification of inner conflict is essential for peace and health.External solutions fail because unresolved issues are hidden within. Swallowing anger or bitterness harms the thyroid and liver. Unresolved emotional conflicts with partners or others create stones in the gallbladder. Unfulfilled love affects the prostate and … read more »
Follow the words of Gurudev
The path requires dissolving ego through genuine service to attain self-knowledge.Ego is the primary obstacle for any seeker. Without renouncing pride and anger, spiritual titles are meaningless. A story illustrates this: a learned scholar visited a sage, boasting of his knowledge of all yogas. The sage … read more »
Peace and bliss result from Satsang
World peace arises from spiritual knowledge and practice.Knowledge alone is insufficient; it must be applied. The Vedas provide this practical wisdom through three paths: action, devotion, and knowledge. True knowledge reveals the world as one family. Protecting this family requires rising above divisions. … read more »
Addressing the United Nations: The Work of the Śrī Svāmī Mādhavānanda World Peace Council
The Śrī Svāmī Mādhavānanda World Peace Council and Yoga in Daily Life work for global peace and sustainable development, guided by the principles of non-violence and service.These organizations support the United Nations' goals through concrete humanitarian projects. They operate schools and a college to provide education, with a focus on gender equality and aiding the underprivileged. A charitable hospital works to improve … read more »
Meditation is the key
Wellness is the harmonious balance of body, mind, and soul.Vāstu Śāstra aligns our environment with cosmic energy for harmony. Our being is composed of five layers, or kośas: the physical body of nourishment, the energy body, the mental body, the intellectual body, and the bliss … read more »
Chantiing A-U-M and Kundalini Shakti
This temple is a sacred cave of diamonds, a center of divine energy for meditation and Vedic culture.Its establishment required great effort over time, facing obstacles as all good works do. This Vedic culture transforms individual impressions into human character, guiding one to a good path. Most people pass by such places unaware, … read more »
What is God?
The divine is perceived as both formless and with form.The formless God, Nirākāra, is like the horizon or sky—everywhere yet unreachable. The personal God, Sākāra, has a form we can relate to, speak with, and worship. Scripture states both are valid, but for humanity, worship … read more »
The spiritual lineage
The spiritual lineage connects devotees to an ancient source of grace.A disciple met the master as a baby and received lifelong blessings, countering predictions of a short life and lack of education or wealth. The lineage extends back seven generations through the family. The source of … read more »
The evolution of the Universe
Yoga is the ancient science of body, mind, and soul, originating from the very beginning of endless cosmic cycles.It stems from the interplay between universal consciousness and space. The creator, Śiva, manifested from the primordial sound, or resonance, which holds the universe together. This resonance is in every cell, creating harmony. Yoga is not … read more »
How to practice meditaton
Meditation is the path to peace, harmony, and understanding, leading to a clear destination.It creates internal clarity, releases tension, and provides certainty by dispelling uncertainty. This practice awakens dormant powers within the human body. There are active and passive forms of meditation, with yogic techniques designed for the human … read more »
Holi Festival
The divine manifests through specific circumstances and through the eternal senses.We exist in a dark age where spiritual values decline, awaiting a divine manifestation. A king performed severe austerities to gain power. He asked a divine being for immortality but was refused. He then requested a … read more »
Yoga practice gives us good health
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, USA.What is in the universe is in our body. God gave everything to his children. Sarasvati is the goddess of wisdom. Without the five elements, we cannot survive. God cares for our life. God is Nirakar. … read more »
Yoga Nidra from Alexandria
Yoga Nidrā is the yogic practice of psychic sleep.Adjust to lie comfortably, close your eyes, and follow the voice. The practice is conscious awareness, not sleep, though sleep is not resisted. The core is a systematic relaxation and body scan. Begin by mentally repeating … read more »
The attributes of the Guru
The true Guru is the principle of knowledge that dispels ignorance.The name Sanjeevani signifies a prayer for success. We begin by invoking Śrī Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles and protector. The Guru is defined by the mantra: Guru is Brahmā the creator, Viṣṇu the protector, and … read more »
The Sun Shines in the Kingdom of God: On Habit, Mind, and the Kośas
Yoga in daily life is the ever-shining sun, present everywhere.The program begins with purifying the body's impurities. Habit becomes one's second nature. A story illustrates this: a man jumps into a river to retrieve a coat, which is actually a bear. The bear catches him. … read more »
Karma and koshas
The aim of human life is to realize the soul and return to God.The soul undergoes cycles of birth and death, experiencing the astral world and various forms of life, from vegetation to human birth. Human life is a difficult journey where one must navigate consequences, or karma, for … read more »
Do not eat animals
Human life is a rare opportunity within the cosmic law of life consuming life.The soul journeys through 8.4 million life forms. The universal architect established a system where beings sustain themselves, a necessary process for karma to unfold. This inherent consumption is hiṁsā, or violence, present even in unseen … read more »
The Viśuddhi Cakra and the Journey of Consciousness
The Viśuddhi Cakra is a center of energy affecting body, mind, and consciousness.Action and reaction form karma, binding beings in a cycle. Energy centers begin from the earth, a living planet. The highest reality is space, consciousness, and resonance—the one manifesting as all creation. Beings are cells of … read more »
Merge into the ocean of immortality
The Viśuddhi Cakra is a pivotal center in spiritual practice.Consistent sādhanā is essential; sporadic effort yields no progress. The chakras map consciousness: from earth at the feet, to vegetation, to animal, to human up to the throat. Above the Viśuddhi lies higher consciousness. Purification through … read more »
Prana is balancing our being
The Viśuddhi cakra is the center of knowledge and purification.Destiny is the past karma every creature carries, but humans possess the freedom to create new karma through action. Every action generates a reaction, shaping future births. Good deeds and spiritual qualities lead to a favorable … read more »
How cosmic energy is circulating in our body
The Viśuddhi Chakra purifies energy through sound and nerve connections.The body contains 72,000 nerve channels forming a network. The solar plexus, or Maṇipūra Chakra, is a powerful healing center and the seat of life's energy, connected to the sun. This sunlight, symbolized by the svastika, … read more »
Chakras in the human being
Yoga is the science of the body, mind, consciousness, and soul.A chakra is a cycle revolving around a central point, like a drop within a fog, representing the soul. This central point is mirrored at the navel, a mighty circle. Life begins as a tiny drop … read more »
Vishuddhi chakra and stress
The beauty of stress lies in understanding its internal cause and the solution within the Viśuddhi Cakra.Stress originates from within, not from outside. Emotional blockages, particularly lies told to oneself, congest the throat center, attacking the thyroid gland and causing physical and psychic distress. Practice is essential; theory alone is useless. Without … read more »
The Essence of the Vedas and the Generosity of Nature
The essence of all spiritual teaching is to live in harmony with all creation.Time and karma are certain. The Vedas, studied for many years, distill into a simple law: give good to every creature and love them as yourself, and good returns. Cause trouble to any being or the … read more »
Questions and answers from Fiji
The essence of the guru principle is the supreme knowledge that dispels ignorance.Every individual has a different nature, some inclined to service and others to meditation, but all must engage with karma. Disciples, like children, may leave the nest to experience the world, a thorny bush of society, … read more »
Mahashivaratri satsang from Fiji
The grace of Mahāśivarātri is profound.We are blessed on this holy night. Lord Śiva declared this night as his worship for all ages. You have preserved Sanātana Dharma across generations; do not abandon this eternal path. It is the main highway, … read more »
Shiva and Parvati
The Guru is the sole means to transcend heaven's limits and attain endless liberation.Heaven is a temporary realm for those with pure karma, but it ends, forcing return to the mortal world. True freedom is moksha, which is boundless. The Guru embodies the supreme reality; meditation, worship, and obedience … read more »
The five elements in the world and in our body
The union of consciousness and space is the primordial principle.Remember the divine at all times. The sun is a vital divine source. The body's intricate organs, like the lungs spanning a field, sustain life. Earth is a living being teeming with life. The goal is … read more »
Calming down the vrittis
Yoga is the stilling of the mind's modifications.Discipline in all aspects of life is the foundation. The mind's thoughts are like waves in a pond; a single ripple obscures clarity. As long as thoughts are unpeaceful, meditation is not present. To calm the … read more »
Adoring the God
The beauty of nature mirrors the inner light of meditation.Observe creation's splendor—the dawn, sunset, ocean, and wind. This external beauty reflects the Chidākāśa, the inner space of consciousness, which can be illuminated. Practice satsa g, being together in truth. Practice the disciplines of yoga: good … read more »
Prana and Soul
The prāṇa is life, and its management is the art of living.Ten prāṇas function within the body, with Prāṇa and Apāna being most crucial for inhalation and expulsion. Their meeting at the navel can awaken Kuṇḍalinī. Prāṇa is the guard of the soul; if prāṇa is lost … read more »
Chanting the AUM
Oṁ is the primordial sound and essence of Sanātana Dharma.It is the supreme resonance from which all creation emerges. The three components of A-U-M contain the entire universe and its trinity. Chanting Oṁ purifies all karma and desires, leading to liberation. It is the essential … read more »
Practicing pranayama
This retreat in Fiji explores prāṇa, natural living, and cultural exchange.Fiji is a pure, peaceful island mentioned in scriptures. Historically, people lived simply from the ocean, land, and herbs for healing. The environment here is healing, especially for the lungs; stress leaves automatically. The local lifestyle … read more »
The Essence of Prasāda
Prasāda is divine essence, not mere substance.It signifies purity and sanctity, carrying spiritual energy. Anything sanctified becomes prasāda, from food to cloth. Its power lies in quality, not quantity. Consuming prasāda immediately influences the mind with sāttvic thoughts. Students should take prasāda … read more »
Pranayama and the five bodies
Health is founded on proper yoga practice, not mere postures.Yoga in Daily Life is a scientific system for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Many have been cured of disease through correct sādhanā. The most foolish approach is to begin with strenuous postures alone; health … read more »
Bhagwan Shiva in Fiji
This sacred island is the ancient abode of Bhagavān Śiva, his consort Pārvatī, and Nandī.A mountain here holds the complete form of the Divine Mother, visible from the airport. At its peak is a pure lake, like Mānasarovara, from which flows water bottled and sold globally as Fiji Water. Upon … read more »
Thinking of Gurudev
Mahāsamādhi is not an absence but a change in the mode of presence.The physical form is a concentration of divine energy for easier communion. That energy is not bound by the body. The Guru's presence is activated by the devotee's call through love, prayer, and meditation. This principle … read more »
Developing human qualities
Human life is distinguished by its understanding of dharma, karma, pāpa, and puṇya.Animals live by survival, but humans are given rules and the capacity to discern sin from piety. Karma is action, specific to human understanding. Pāpa, or sin, is not removed by brief rituals or holy water; … read more »
The Seeker and the Many Wells
The spiritual path requires steadfast dedication to a single practice, not seeking many masters or powers.A seeker repeatedly left masters, feeling he gained nothing from years of service, only to grow old and bitter. He returned to his first master to complain. The master then had him dig a new well … read more »
Resonance is God
The human body is a network of prāṇa, nerves, and glands, best maintained through natural harmony.An anecdote tells of women painted gold who died because their skin could not breathe; this illustrates that our entire skin breathes prāṇa. Tight clothing like jeans restricts this flow. The body has 72,000 nerves, a … read more »
Stress comes from emotional problems
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, a practical path to wellness and relief from stress.Modern life creates imbalance through poor nourishment, lack of movement, and technological convenience that erodes physical health and human connection. Wellness is an inner feeling of happiness and balance, not a temporary state from a spa … read more »
How to release stress
Stress originates from subtle internal layers before manifesting in the body and mind.Stress begins in the causal body, the most subtle layer of being, often from ancestral impressions. It then permeates the energy, mental, and intellectual sheaths before reaching the physical body. The mind, positioned between the physical … read more »
Morning Sadhana with Vishwaguruji
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Raumati Beach, New Zealand.Vishwaguruji leads a complete morning practice session with sarva hitta asanas, brahmari pranayama, relaxation and AUM chanting. Improve memory by drinking almonds, honey and milk.
Yoga brings balance between space and consciousness
The spiritual path is a rare journey from primordial void to pure consciousness.We exist in Kali Yuga, a dark age of sin and conflict, yet protected by unseen sages from Satyayuga, the age of truth. Spirituality is not ritual but crystalline purity without duality or negative thought. From … read more »
Brahmari Pranayam and Kapalabhati
Stress is released through specific sound techniques.The practice of Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma, a humming breath, activates the nervous system and increases cerebral blood circulation. This clears blockages, preventing issues like memory loss or hemorrhage, and energizes the brain's glands. It is beneficial for … read more »
How to use the mantra to release the stress
Stress is created by excessive concentration on the outer world, leading to confusion and an inability to focus.Yoga is a proven science for living a healthy life. Stress and emotional problems are significant causes of disease, including cancer, which is also influenced by environmental pollution and nourishment. The mind becomes restless with fear, … read more »
Harmonizing the layers of our being
The human being is composed of five sheaths, or kośas.The first is the physical body of nourishment, Annamaya Kośa. Modern overconsumption of food causes disease and shortens life. The second sheath is the vital energy body, Prāṇamaya Kośa. This prāṇa purifies and strengthens the entire … read more »
The Divine Lineage of Alakpurījī: Saints, Siddhas, and the Eternal Guru
The divine lineage flows from the Himalayan Siddha Pīṭha of Alakpurījī.This holy place in the high valleys near Badrināth is where Alaknandā and another river meet. Great beings incarnate in every yuga to protect dharma and liberate souls. These are the Nityāvatāra, the eternal gurus embodying … read more »