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Knowledge is the Light
A Guru Pūrṇimā discourse on spiritual knowledge, culture, and Sanātana Dharma."Without knowledge, one is like an animal. Knowledge is the light, and ignorance is the darkness." "Guru Pūrṇimā is a festival of culture. To protect culture is to have a living culture. Sanātana Dharma is a … read more »
Knowledge and Self-Realization
A Guru Purnima discourse on the Guru's role and the path to self-realization."Gu means darkness, ru means light. The light of knowledge removes the darkness of ignorance." "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma Tasmai, Śrī Guruve Namah." The lecturer delivers a message for Guru … read more »
Sleep is the best
A spiritual discourse on the essence of reality, the nature of the self, and practical wisdom."Brahma satyaṁ, jagat mithyā. This world is unreality. Who came will go. Who went will come." "Ātmā is ever young, ever unchangeable. Jñāna is unchangeable. Evidence will never die." Swami Maheshvarananda delivers a satsang, exploring the … read more »
Theory and Practice: The Two Horses of Realization
A spiritual discourse on integrating theory and practice for realization."Tons of theory are nothing compared with a gram of practice." "Whatever good we do in the world is our meditation. Whatever good we do is our prayer." The speaker explores the essential relationship between theoretical … read more »
Practice from Wellington with MM Vivekpuri
Wellington, New Zealand
Practice with Swamiji
Practice with Swamiji from Auckland, New Zealand.
Practice from Auckland with MM Vivekpuri
Auckland, New Zealand
Walking the Tightrope: Between "I Am Not the Doer" and "I Am Shiva"
A spiritual discourse on navigating the ego and the importance of spiritual community."I am not the one who is the doer, who is working. I am just a channel, and I want to be open so that cosmic energy... works through me." "Our whole life, we are like … read more »
The Essence of Health and Harmony
A satsang discourse on holistic health, Ayurveda, and living harmoniously."Where there is water, there is God, and where there is God, there is life. Where there is life, there is light, and where there is light, there is good health." "Health is not everything, but … read more »
I am a human
Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New-Zealand.What means being a human? Human body is similar to the Universe, there are 72000 nadis and chakras. But human being is much more than only the physical body. As a human, we shouldn't do so … read more »
The Essence of Prayer and the Supreme Goal
An evening satsang on the essence of prayer and the nature of God."God is omniscient, omnipresent, but still He has no name, He has no form." "Brahmanandam parama sukhadam kevalaṁ jñānamūrtim... It is only the wisdom, only the knowledge." The lecturer addresses the ashram community, exploring the formless, … read more »
The Essence of Human Dharma
A satsang discourse exploring the principle of dharma through teachings, stories, and interactive discussion."It is the nature of a scorpion to sting. It is the dharma of a scorpion. But I am human. It is my dharma to save him; therefore, I don't give up." "The dharma of human … read more »
Dharma (1/2)
Satsang with Swami Gajanand from Strilky, Czech Republic.
Lead us from darkness to the light
A spiritual discourse on the meaning and significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."Gu means darkness and Ru means light. Light and darkness. Tamasomā Jyotirgamaya—lead us from darkness to the light, the darkness of ignorance and the light of knowledge." "Guru Pūrṇimā is worshipped with great joy, and it … read more »
Always be in Ananda
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky, Czech Republic.
Jivatma is in the heart
A spiritual discourse on the Anāhata Chakra, love, and liberation."The Anāhata Chakra is the center that connects thought, consciousness, intellect, emotions, happiness, and unhappiness." "When the heart is fixed or placed in the body, then that light comes. That light means the light of life: … read more »
Take care of your heart
A spiritual discourse on the Anāhata, or heart, chakra."Our heart is like a lotus... That ointment of the mantra, the medicine that opens the eye of the heart—what means that eye? Knowledge, love." "Anāhat Chakra is the temple of our spirit. Anāhat Chakra is … read more »
Being a yogi means to live consciously
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky, Czech Republic.Yoga is a practical path, not the theory. Best time is to practice is early morning. Yoga can give us everything, but we are lazy and always find excuse. Tomorrow will be always tomorrow. Aim of … read more »
Be careful with your sankalpa shakti
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky, Czech Republic.Satsang is the boat for all creatures to cross the ocean of ignorance. Vishwaguruji explains the nature of the Saint. No holy place can compare with the Satsang. Satsang is the essential part of the System … read more »
Chakras and Fourteen Lokas
A closing session and spiritual discourse following a seminar, featuring participant reflections and teachings on chakras and consciousness."It is hard to express in words the love we feel when we are here." "Maṇipūra Chakra is the center of our being... the awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī takes place from the Maṇipūra Chakra." Following expressions … read more »
To complete a chapter we have to dedicate one life
A spiritual discourse on Svādhyāya (self-study) and the journey of consciousness."Our whole life, till the end or till today, is that capital chapter engraved on the level of consciousness." "Through the fire of yoga, all the seeds of karma can be burned, roasted." The speaker explores … read more »
The story about Eklavya and Dronacharya
A discourse on the nature of Sanātana Dharma and the guru-disciple relationship."Sanātana Dharma is known as a living dharma. Living means alive." "Guru does not mean only what we call a spiritual master. We all know 'gu' means darkness and 'ru' means light: the darkness of ignorance … read more »
We have to go through the five koshas
A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths (Pañcakośas) of Vedānta philosophy and their relationship to the self."Life is very mysterious. We are not aware of our own life. When we don't know about our own life, how should we know about others' lives?" "These are the five Kośas... layers over the Ātmā, … read more »
How should we face complications
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky, Czech Republic.
To keep yourself clean means to have selfrespect
A spiritual discourse on the inner science of kuṇḍalinī, cakras, and the disciplined preparation required for spiritual knowledge."This knowledge, which we receive in the last days, is like precious diamonds, and it is important to know how to deal with it." "Right knowledge doesn't come by just sitting and waiting. It needs a … read more »
The day I met Holy Guruji
A spiritual discourse reflecting on divine descent, the guru-disciple relationship, and personal history."Every soul, when descending from the astral world to this mortal world, must be chosen by some higher hierarchies... You are not elected. You are selected, so such a divine great master comes to this world." … read more »
You have everything, what are you searching for
A satsang commemorating fifty years of discipleship and reflecting on the guru-disciple relationship."I saw Gurujī for the first time in 1963... Today marks fifty years that I have tried to understand what yoga is." "Gurujī was a master of a traditional kind, very strict, very disciplined... Whoever came … read more »
What you give with love is worth more than any money
A spiritual discourse on the nature of kuṇḍalinī energy, divine blessings, and cosmic principles, illustrated with stories and teachings."Everything is round. The universe is round. Earth is round. Everything is round." "When you give the tilak, it means a blessing. It's not like some religious thing. It is to change our future." The speaker … read more »
You have to find the way
A spiritual discourse exploring the inner landscape of consciousness and the pivotal role of the Ājñā Chakra."We begin again with our chakras... when we go in, then it is a big forest—untouched nature, undiscovered nature." "Ājñā Chakra, where we put the tilak, that is Anupāda... If we concentrate and create a knowledge … read more »
Concentrate all your energy on your aim
A spiritual discourse on transforming the modern age through family, education, and spiritual practice."Only our new generation can bring this about. But the new generation depends on you. Children are the culture of tomorrow; children are the future." "Religion does not need us; we need religion. Without religion, humans … read more »
Sadhana is a spiritual tonic
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Strilky, Czech Republic.Sadhana means regular and disciplined practicing. Practice gives experience. Realization is not possible just by reading. We are disciples.
Let us become the example
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Yoga is uniting. It gives life without tension and peace, harmony. But you have to practice. The International Day of Yoga was the first milestone towards Satya Yuga. Thanks to the work of many, a seminar … read more »
How chakras are working
A spiritual discourse on the journey of Kuṇḍalinī through the chakras and the nature of karma."Even God has to surrender to karma." "This Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, this Divine Mother, this Divine Energy will guide us all the time and will be with us always." Swami Ji leads a satsang, describing the endless … read more »
Inner Beauty
A spiritual discourse on the journey of the soul and mastering the inner life."Without the body, everything is nothing... Therefore, it is said that the yogīs and ṛṣis... instructed us to take care of the body, to keep it healthy and maintain it as long as we live, in … read more »
Chakras and Tattvas
A spiritual discourse on the chakra system, its elements (tattvas), and the necessity of the Guru's grace."Viśuddhi is not truly a chakra; it is the center of the nectar, a dot, a Bindu. Yet we count it among the chakras." "The highest Tattva is Guru Tattva: 'Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo … read more »
Iccha Shakti
A spiritual discourse on the power of desire (icchā) and the necessity of discernment (viveka)."Whatever you wish, everything is possible; nothing is impossible." "Before you express your wish, you should know what kind of wish it is, because when it is fulfilled, at that time you change your opinion." Swami … read more »
The origin of suffering
A discourse on the nature of fear, karma, and the self."Karma is created within our own self out of ignorance. That creates fear in us." "When we are in fear, our self-confidence is lost. Our strength is gone; we become very weak." Swami Anand Arun leads … read more »
The Bindu Chakra and the Nectar of Immortality
A spiritual discourse on the Bindu Chakra and the practice of Khecharī Mudrā."To be successful on this path, one must first understand the energy within the body." "The Bindu is a source of nectar. In our body, there are many kinds of hormones which are like nectar and … read more »
Meanings of Kundalini
A spiritual discourse on the science and symbolism of Kuṇḍalinī energy."The nāda, nāda-rūpa-parabrahma, is everything. In our body, movement occurs through that nāda, that sound." "Kuṇḍalinī means Śakti. The word has several meanings. One is derived from kuṇḍa, meaning a pool or pond... where all our … read more »
The Divine Symphony: Sound, Chakras, and Consciousness
A spiritual discourse on Nāda Yoga, chakras, and consciousness."When a tiny ant places bells on its feet and legs and dances, God gives up everything to listen to that dance." "The fear that every living thing has in this world is the same fear … read more »
How Kaliyuga will change
A spiritual discourse on the divine lineage and the transition from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga."Slowly, slowly, the Kali Yuga began to become strong. Negative energy became very strong, and so the ṛṣis withdrew themselves. The ṛṣis withdraw to prepare, to come back, to create, to begin, and to govern the … read more »
We should respect Time
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.The river Alakhnand flows in the Himalaya and connects us with the Supreme. We should respect the Time which was given us to realize our aim. Time doesn’t wait for us. Satsang and improvement in the … read more »
Guru Purnima Satsang
A Guru Pūrṇimā celebration and discourse featuring multiple speakers."Guru Pūrṇimā is not something that has existed for only hundreds of years. It is a tradition since ancient times—a tradition based on a relation much stronger than a family relation... a relation between the self … read more »
Guru Purnima 2015
Summary of morning program on the occasion of Gurupurnima 2015 in Vep, Hungary.
What is Guru Tattva?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Guru Tattva means pure knowledge. It comes to us from the Saints and Rishis through the lineage of Gurus and their successors. We should adore the pure knowledge, preserve it in its original quality and give … read more »
Control your bad qualities
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.The aim of ‘inner yoga' is to be one with God. God is universal, dwelling in each and every entity. Bad qualities such as anger, hate, aggression, jealousy and pride, should be controlled by developing their … read more »
The Inner Yoga
A spiritual discourse on the integration of external practice and inner discipline."While āsana and prāṇāyāma are not everything, everything is nothing without them." "Give advice and knowledge to those who accept and can digest it." Swami Madhavanandi Bhagavan leads a satsang, exploring the balance between Bahiranga Yoga … read more »
Practicing Khatu Pranam
Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Introduction to the second, extended version of Khatu Pranam.
Recharging spiritual energy
A spiritual discourse on the importance of lifestyle and thought for spiritual seekers."Āhāra means a balanced diet... whatever we eat, because every kind of food has its speciality... The condition of our mind depends on what kind of nourishment we have." "Vihāra means where to go and where … read more »
Surrender expands your limits
A welcome address and discourse on the International Day of Yoga and the paths of yoga."Yoga is a way of life. Yoga is a science of holistic living." "The whole secret of Karma Yoga is to act as in a drama. This entire world is nothing but a drama, a wonderful … read more »