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Holi Satsang 2016
The festival of Holī celebrates the victory of divine light over negative darkness.This eternal struggle exists within the universe and within each individual. From the beginning, two tendencies exist: the pure, liberating divine energy and the destructive negative energy. Śiva, the supreme consciousness, eternally balances both. These forces … read more »
Satsang from London
Śiva is universal consciousness, liberation, truth, and beauty, the self-manifested source of all.Yoga, the Vedas, and all wisdom originate from Śiva, who can destroy negativity with the third eye. The Śiva li ga represents the endless universe, which is space. Within that space is consciousness. The energy that … read more »
Healing of humanity
Healing arises from sound, respect, and living naturally.Mental illness creates imbalance in all aspects of life. Mass media reaches many, but true influence requires positive thinking and respect, not ego. Self-respect is social education reflected in clean appearance and considerate behavior to honor … read more »
Longing for the God
Devotion is a fragrant merging with the divine.A heart clear in devotion knows it belongs only to God. This devotion unfolds like a blossom at dawn, each petal an offering, its fragrance merging into infinite space. The soul longs for oneness with Brahman. … read more »
A Guided Practice for Body and Mind
A guided practice integrates body and mind through specific postures and awareness.Begin by concentrating on the toes, then move awareness upward, relaxing each body part. Coordinate breath with movement, observing the stomach's expansion and contraction. Perform deliberate contractions and stretches, noting the sensations in muscles and joints. … read more »
Keep balance while you are practicing
Yoga is a lifelong practice for body, mind, and spirit.It is an ancient science for health and self-realization, not merely physical exercise. Many misunderstand it, turning it commercial, but true yoga overcomes stress and brings peace. It is for all ages and walks of life, … read more »
The first wealth is health
The first happiness is a body free of illness.The mantra is Pehla Sukha Nirogī Kāyā. A healthy body is the primary comfort. Without the body nothing exists. The second happiness is prosperity in the household. Wealth allows feeding the family and welcoming guests. Money … read more »
Shiva changed poison into nectar
Śiva is Mahādeva, the light and liberation, rescuing devotees when their efforts exhaust.Realizing the Ātmā unites Jīvātmā with Paramātmā, elevating one to Mahātma and Mahādeva. The body is a box containing the precious diamond of the Ātmā. Only through the Guru is this Ātmā realized. Harmony is balance, … read more »
Whole world is one family
True peace arises not from external security but from purified consciousness and recognition of the world as one family.Yoga is an ancient discipline uniting mind, body, and spirit, embodying harmony with nature and oneness with all existence. The International Day of Yoga, proposed with 175 co-sponsoring nations, reflects this universal need. The world suffers … read more »
Spiritual festivals
Human life is designed for service, protection, and understanding creation, not for ego-driven destruction.The great saints designed daily life with sacred festivals and observances to occupy the mind with spirituality, creating peace and leaving no time for violence. Modern technology, while good, grows destructive, but divinely ordained traditions are … read more »
Mahashivaratri
Mahāśivarātri is the cosmic night of Śiva and the resonance of OM.The sound OM pervades the universe. Chanting OM calls Śiva. Worship follows protocol: first Gaṇeśa, remover of obstacles. Then Śiva is invited with Oṁ Namaḥ Śivāya. Śiva has no mother or father. Space and consciousness are … read more »
Mantra
The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra is paramount for purification and health.Prepare Caraṇāmṛta for abhiṣeka with water, milk, yogurt, butter, and honey. Chanting this mantra vibrates the body and dispels illness and dark energy. It removes tamas and rajas guṇas, the impurities of laziness and agitation, allowing … read more »
Recharging the spiritual energy
You are in the aura of Śiva consciousness, a divine vibration filling your thoughts and body, making you Śivamaya.Many worldly problems vanish here in this experience of the Self, ānanda-svarūpa. Avoid the company of those entangled in temporary, conflicted worldly pursuits; this is kusanga. Their polluted minds will affect you. Associate only with truly … read more »
We are all born from Shiva
Śiva is the supreme reality, encompassing truth, auspiciousness, and beauty.He is Mahādev, the God of Gods, beyond human titles like "Lord." Śiva is unborn and endless, the source from which all creation multiplies. He embodies perfect balance and innocent simplicity, known as Bholenāth. Śiva brought … read more »
Abhishek is worship of the entire Universe
The Śiva Li ga represents the formless, entire universe, which is pure consciousness and energy.It has no birth, death, father, or mother. Performing abhiṣeka is worshipping the whole universe, as everything comes from Śiva, who is the God of the gods. The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra is a Vedic prayer to Śiva … read more »
Sanatan Dharma is not a man-made religion
The mind is the source of all conflict and duality.Human-made religions, or sects, create dispute through personal liking and disliking. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, universal principle, not a designed religion. It is the sustaining reality observable in nature, like a seed's growth. All phenomena, … read more »
I will be Thine
True devotion transcends all distance.Where there is pure love for the Divine, separation cannot exist. This love connects soul to soul, uniting the devotee with God. Physical proximity is irrelevant when bhakti is present; without it, even a neighbor feels … read more »
Master should have equal vision
A master's teaching adapts to the student's background but arises from a place of non-discrimination.Teaching varies based on a student's inherent culture, like learning to cook at home versus from scratch. Language also shapes the delivery, as perfect translation of meaning is difficult. However, the true master holds no distinction … read more »
Republic Day of India
Learn to smile from the flower.These students performed beautifully, embodying devotion to the nation. We desire no silk, palaces, or thrones. Our sole request is to always be born in Hindustān. The standing Himalaya instructs us to remain firm, unmoved by … read more »
Sanatan Dharma
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal foundation.It is distinct from superstition. The divine resides within all living beings, making them eternal parts of the whole. This truth is the core of the eternal dharma, sometimes called Hindu dharma, whose true meaning is … read more »
Atma is the same in every being
Faith is the essential foundation for all spiritual progress and worldly action.Time is precious and must be used with decisive purpose. The divine light of the one Paramātmā resides within every being; seen as the ātman, all are one. Souls incarnate to experience the fruits of their … read more »
Opening ceremony of a water tower in Nipal
The essence of life is prāṇa, the vital force; controlling it leads to liberation.Strengthening this energy through meditation is essential for spiritual progress. A newly created facility begins use, yet a minister's promised visit did not occur, causing regret and a lost opportunity to energize the village. This reflects … read more »
The Grace of the Guru and the Wealth of Bhārat
The root of all spiritual practice is the Guru's grace.One arrives in the Guru's presence by destiny and grace, not by personal plan. Many are told to seek wealth in the West, but the real poverty is a lack of devotion, which is absent in … read more »
Bhajans from Mumbai
The Guru Chālīsā is sung for universal resonance.The Guru Chālīsā has been heard and read. It is now sung aloud. All who remember join in the singing. The singing is loud. The court of Gurudeva is present. Gurudeva is the supreme elder. Gurudeva … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi
Archive 20151229 21 edited Musical recording. … read more »
A Christmas Message of Compassion and Truth
A new era dawns, requiring compassion and non-violence towards all life.The celebration of spiritual figures is an opportunity to embody higher principles. The common practice of cutting living trees for decoration is a form of violence, akin to killing. The highest commandment is non-harming, which extends … read more »
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji
The soul is inherently blissful; suffering arises from mistaken identification with the body and mind.Pain, fear, and worry belong to the physical and mental layers, not the true self. Scientific inquiry cannot capture the soul, yet near-death experiences describe its freedom. Ancestral karma may bind, but the core self remains … read more »
Evening Satsang
Life is a celebration in the grace of God.We know nothing about our body, its inner workings, or its creation. We know nothing about the mind, where it resides or how it influences existence. We know nothing about the soul, its form or how … read more »
Harmony of Body, Mind, and Soul
Harmony of body, mind, and soul is our destiny, yet we lose it.Feelings are changeable. Karma stems from the mind, which acts through the senses present in the body. Our body, like a house built from natural materials, is temporary. Animals in nature heal instinctively, but pets and … read more »
Lecture with Vishwaguruji
The path of yoga is for self-realization, which is not easily attained.The true Self, Ātmā, is one with the highest reality and is untouched by karma. The soul, or Jīvātmā, is bound by the wheel of action and reaction. Human birth grants the intellect and freedom to … read more »
The way out from the cave of this World
The cave symbolizes the soul's journey from primal simplicity through spiritual seeking to ultimate liberation.Ancient nature was pristine and abundant, a direct manifestation of the Divine Mother. Humans were happier with less, finding palaces in natural caves whose pyramid-like shape held energy for health and long life. This was a … read more »
God is the father of all creatures
Spirituality is rich food for development, not easily digested but granting health and happiness.Satsa g clarifies doubts through discussion of the divine, beyond all dualities of form or belief. God is one, whether perceived as personal or impersonal; the impersonal is the ātmā, where non-duality is knowledge. Seeing God's … read more »
Searching for the Guru
The body is a divine vehicle for the soul's journey.A disciple suffered severe brain damage and paralysis from an accident. Years later, a second accident caused further injury, with doctors offering a dire prognosis. A spiritual teacher was urgently summoned to the hospital's intensive care … read more »
Questions to Gurudev
Spiritual practice is an immeasurable inner process, not a quantifiable study.It cultivates humility and compassion, guided by the principle of non-violence: do not do to others what you dislike for yourself. Techniques like seeing auras are mere toys compared to this core development. Liberation is the … read more »
Gurumantra is the prana in the body
The Kingdom of the Yogīs is Guru Mantra and the divine design.Meditation without mantra is a body without soul. Oṁ is the king of mantras, and Guru Mantra is the apex. The body of seventy-two thousand nāḍīs mirrors the universe. Every organ, nerve, and function has its … read more »
Christmas is the festival of Unity
Christmas reveals the incarnation of love, light, and oneness.Rarely is its true spirit known. Most celebrate without this knowledge, leading to conflict in God's name. True worship respects all religions and incarnations equally, seeing God in everyone. The Hindu tradition exemplifies this by honoring … read more »
Healing power of God's name
Purifying the antaḥkaraṇa through mantra and energy awareness is essential.Chanting the holy name creates healing through sound therapy. Inner colors may appear during meditation; trust and don't force them. The antaḥkaraṇa must stay pure to repel foreign energy. Foreign energy enters through words, looks, touch, … read more »
Taste of the Divine Nectar
The soul’s journey is to taste the essence-mountain of self-realization through discipline.All worldly tastes become tasteless once the divine taste is known. The soul, a traveler, wanders through endless births seeking that taste. Only disciplined sattvic practice, such as Yoga in Daily Life, safely reveals it. Undisciplined … read more »
The way to the Light
Satsa g is the company of truth that leads to spiritual development.Truth is the unchanging reality, Brahman, while the changing world is temporary. The soul descends through various births, bound by past karma, to experience life on Earth. Humans possess intellect and freedom of choice, making them … read more »
Open eyes means equal vision
Strive for Self-realization through equal vision and inner wealth.The saint Sūradāsa implores the divine to overlook his faults, acknowledging God as possessing equal vision, samadṛṣṭi. When a master or friend makes distinctions based on status or wealth, the relationship is not genuine; it should … read more »
Don't sleep in a dream of ignorance
Awaken to life's true purpose before the train of time departs.Life is given according to destiny and karma, not age. The moment of departure is unknown. One must become alert and conscious to board the train; it will not wait. All worldly attachments—family, possessions, country—are left … read more »
Hanuman Chalisa is for everyone
The Hanumān Chālīsā is a universal spiritual text.It consists of forty poems glorifying Hanuman, composed by the saint Tulsīdās from his realization. This chant is for everyone, transcending religion, as spiritual truth is one. Its power has been observed; playing it for cows … read more »
Think over what you have realized the past year
Oṁ is the primordial seed of all creation, present within each being.This sound lies dormant at the navel, manifesting as the three levels of Parā, Paśyantī, and Vaikharī, corresponding to the divine trinity and the three qualities of nature. It permeates past, present, and future. Our destiny … read more »
Yoga: practice and theory
Yoga is the discipline of reunion with the divine source.The word signifies oneness, union, and balance. We are all individual expressions of the one universal reality, like apples from a single tree. A curtain of ignorance obscures this truth, but belief does not alter the … read more »
Eat well and practice
The beauty of life is found in its natural state, not in artificial enhancements.Nature displays a beautiful spectrum of color and age. Fashion and chemical products like makeup stem from desire, which hinders higher consciousness. These items are expensive, full of chemicals, and create dependency while damaging the skin. … read more »
Relations to our ancestors
Honor the ancestors and the roots of dharma.This day signifies supporting ancestors toward liberation, called mokṣa or heaven. The tradition originates from the ancient Sarasvatī River culture. The people called themselves Āryas. The name "Hindu" was given later; it signifies removing violence. The … read more »
A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Himalayas
A pilgrimage to the sacred Himalayas reveals a landscape of profound spirituality and urgent change.The journey centers on Badrināth and the high caves of the guru paramparā. Reaching Śrī Devapurījī’s cave near Sūryakund is a demanding ascent, undertaken with devotion. The path to Alakpurījī’s cave passes holy sites like Gaṇeśa’s … read more »
Meaning of Satguru
The spiritual lineage of the Satguru is the highest principle for liberation.Humanity began near Mount Kailāśa. The first human was Śiva, the universal consciousness without parents. He manifested the spiritual sciences and the trinity: Brahmā the creator, Viṣṇu the sustainer, and Śiva the liberator. Two parallel energies … read more »
Sharad Purnima 2015
The root of suffering is acting opposite to our true nature, driven by greed, competition, and attachment.Worldly ambition creates conflict and karma, like companies overproducing or teachers clinging to students. This ignorance prevents the bliss of being. Authentic spirituality requires letting go, giving, and practicing real yoga—a science of body, mind, and … read more »
Blessing the new ashram in Debrecen
The purpose of human life is to realize our divine nature and achieve liberation.I travel globally to serve our community and projects, from India to the United Nations, focusing on environmental protection, education, and peace. Our work grows like a tree from a seed. True service means caring for … read more »