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Morning Satsang From London
A yoga and spiritual teaching session focused on chakra purification through specific postures."In the Svādhiṣṭhāna chakra there is mostly pride, anger, hate, jealousy, conflict, etc." "Our karmas and destinies are dormant in the level of the unconsciousness, the past... it has sensed some qualities in certain numbers up … read more »
That is the Law of Karma
A spiritual discourse on the nature of karma, destiny, and liberation."The whole universe is working and changing; that is called Kriyā. Where there is action, there is a reaction." "You have the right to do your karma, but you have no right to ask for the … read more »
Yoga Practice With Swamiji
Yoga practice with Swamiji from Vienna Ashram.
Everyone Should Be Happy
Budapest, Hungary.Life should be colorful and joyful, we should dance and relax. But instead we create many dualities and differences in the world. Every one of our negative thoughts creates karmic pollution. That reflects in our whole … read more »
Purification of Inner Karmic Pollution
Budapest, Hungary.Consciously or unconsciously we are making mistakes. That is karmic pollution. It influences all our inner activities, our body, mind, intellect and consciousness. Pollution may influence us on many levels: mental, intellectual, emotional, social, political and … read more »
Maintaining the Family Life
Budapest, Hungary.The proper care of parents and their love for their children is the foundation of how the future of the world will be. We can only share and give further that which we have received in … read more »
Everything has its Limitation
A spiritual discourse on karmic purification and mindful living."Speak less, and you enjoy. To speak less is love. It is the wisdom that you are the wise one." "Destiny, we cannot change. Only great saints can change it. Their blessing can change it." Swamiji … read more »
Keep Your Spiritual Thirst
A morning satsang on the qualities of a true spiritual seeker and the path to knowledge."Without being a jijñāsu, you cannot get anything. When you are thirsty, you are thirsty, and you seek water." "The best Ga gā for us is satsa g. So the uttam jijñāsū comes in, sits in … read more »
Life on this planet
A satsang discourse on Sanātana Dharma, the eternal cosmic law."Dharma rakṣita rakṣitaḥ: if you protect Dharma, Dharma will protect you. That Dharma is called eternal Dharma, the cosmic law, and that is called Sanātana Dharma." "Mame vaso jīva loke, I am living in each and … read more »
Upanishadas
A satsang discourse on the Vedas and Upanishads, covering their history and essence."According to Western dating, they are more than five to six thousand years old. In India, many counter that information, saying the Vedas are more than 10, 20, or 30,000 years old." "The Upaniṣads are the … read more »
A Gathering of Goodness: On Satsaṅg and the Journey Within
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, self-inquiry, and overcoming ego."Satsa g is nothing but just to be with good society. That is satsa g, where we learn good things in our life for the protection of our society, protection of nature and the elements, and … read more »
A Reflection on Non-Violence and Our Shared Future
A satsang reflecting on Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and the principle of non-violence."Gandhījī said, 'Don't fight, but change yourself into what you want to be.' So, be the change you want to see." "O man, mother nature has enough for your needs but not for your greed." A … read more »
Yoga For Women's Health
Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia.Prevention is much better than treatment. Yoga can also be practiced as a prevention. Dr. Arati gives practical advice and explanations about specific Yoga exercises which promote the prevention of illness and are very supportive for … read more »
Take Care Of Your Body
An evening satsang lecture on holistic health and subtle energy practices."If someone says there is a ghost, and you are somewhere in a dark space in the forest, and some noise you hear, suddenly you get fear. That fear which we get, it kills our willpower." … read more »
The Reason Of Diseases
A spiritual discourse on the roots of health, illness, and ancestral karma."Health does not mean only the body. Other diseases have a very deep and long cause." "God gave us a beautiful life called human life. He gave us two beautiful qualities: one is called intellect, and … read more »
Your Health Is In Your Hands
An introductory talk on integrating yoga into daily life for holistic well-being."To remain healthy is mostly in our hands. If we concentrate on three things, we will have fewer health problems." "Happiness and peace are all within us. It is said the bottom of the ocean is … read more »
Yoga - harmony and health
A closing address and guided meditation for a yoga seminar."Every day without practice is a lost day. One needs discipline and the strength of will." "We can’t make promises because our life situations are different, but we will do our best. And that’s the best." … read more »
Morning Program From Villach
Morning sadhana and excercises
Peace and understanding
Satsang with Swamiji from Villach
Lecture and practice with Swamiji
Swamiji's lecture and sadhana program, Villach, Austria
Morning Meditation
Morning sadhana, Villach , Austria
The Path to Peace: Awakening Love and Fulfilling Our Duties
A spiritual discourse on peace, non-violence, and human duty."Mahātmā Gandhi said there is no way to peace; peace itself is the way." "God gave us something special that other living beings do not have: our intellect, our knowledge. With this, God gave us the … read more »
Money Is Ruling In Kali Yuga
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Unfortunately for some people in present days, hunting is a kind of sport. Indeed, it is a shame for the sport. Humans should be protectors not destroyers. When the fence eats the crop of the field, … read more »
Sanatana Dharma Is Universal Principle
A satsang on the Adriatic coast discussing the essence of Sanātana Dharma."Everything in the world can be easily acquired, obtained, or had—but not satsa g." "Sanātana Dharma is not a man-made Dharma... Dharma means not only religion, but the religion accepted the Dharma." A speaker opens a … read more »
Incarnation Day Of Holy Guruji
A satsang commemorating the incarnation day of Gurudev Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandapurījī Mahārāj."Today is a special blessing coming to you on the holy occasion of our beloved Gurudev." "I live there, where my bhaktas sing my name with love, with devotion. There are the saints." The lecturer leads … read more »
We Have To Do It By Ourselves
A morning satsang on the personal nature of spiritual practice and the science of prāṇāyāma."If you want a good life and good crops from your farming, you must look after it personally. You cannot sit on Waikiki Beach in Hawaii and telephone someone, saying, 'Please put seeds in my farm.'" … read more »
Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Swamiji is translating the Bhajan Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabhuji. It means: Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji is an incarnation of God, whose name enables the living beings to cross the wordly ocean.
We Can Change Our Future
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Time is created by humans otherwise it is called beyond space and time. When we come to the infinity then there is no change, only movement and no movement. Jivatma is a mixture of atma and … read more »
Guruvakya Is Passport To Brahma Gyana
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Every milk comes from a mother. If it is from the own or another mother or from animals. Mother is mother. Even in the nature some plants are producing milk like the coconut. Mother is very … read more »
Mauna is Atma Anubhuti Sadhana
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Mauna means the observation of silence. In Yoga in Daily Life system we have a meditation technique which is called Self-inquiry meditation. Self-inquiry means two things: how am I and who am I. The Sadhana of … read more »
Buddha And The Way Of Sannyas
A spiritual discourse on discipline, consciousness, and the path to enlightenment."Buddha underwent very hard training, which means discipline." "The spiritual path is not so easy. We are full of desires, we are full of anger, full of doubts, and we are expecting Self-Realization. That is a … read more »
Preserve The Originals
A morning satsang on yogic sleep, consciousness, and preserving spiritual teachings."Everything you touch, you never know if you will touch it again. We pass away, so it will remain only a memory." "The sleep of the yogī is the yog nidrā. Rare scientists know about it. … read more »
In Quality There Is No Compromise
Evening satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Today many want to teach yoga, many want to open a yoga-centre, but they still do not have proper knowledge. Only those fruits will become ripe which remain on the branch of the tree. You cannot … read more »
Living In The Ocean Of Imagination
Duga Uvala, HR.Life is full of turbulences. Life is an up and down. We have many kind of illusions. We have no control over bad habits which will reduce our life. Many problems are only in our mind. … read more »
Children's Program From Strilky
Children's program.Evening Satsang from summer seminar in Strilky
We Have To Prepare The Field
Summer seminar in Strilky.A farmer got a land. On that land there were many thorny bushes. First he had to remove them. Then he saw that there were many small rocks inside, so he had to dig them out. … read more »
Om Gam Ganeshaya Namaha
A spiritual discourse on the significance of Lord Gaṇeśa and the nature of divine incarnation."Gaṇeśa is the Lord of all these gaṇas, the Supreme. He is known as the Lord of intelligence and intellect." "Brahma Vidyā teaches: develop your positive energy; only that will help you. Others will destroy you." … read more »
We Should Have Practical Knowledge
Summer seminar in Strilky.Only one or two generations ago, people were not so much specialized or experts in only one single task but they were real all-rounder. One could do any kind of work. There were many changes and … read more »
Every Existence Is OM
Summer seminar in Strilky with Swami Gajanand.In the Mandukya Upanishad it is said: OM is this imperishable Word. OM is the Universe, and this is the exposition of OM. The past, the present and the future, all that was, all that is, … read more »
Recharging Energy
Summer seminar in Strilky Coming into the ashram means recharging energy and to continue the spiritual path.More spiritual energy means more spiritual development. Nowadays there are many disturbances in this world. In every country and every society the people are suffering. In Kali Yuga there is only one hope and one protection: … read more »
Devanagari Alphabet
Summer seminar in Strilky with Sadhvi Parvati.Devanagari is a script, which is most commonly used to publish sacred Sanskrit texts. It is believed that the script came from the City of the Gods. Thus expresses that it was not of human origin. … read more »
The Form Of God Is Sound
Summer seminar in Strilky with Swami Gajanand.Nada Yoga. Sound or vibration is the form of God. Mantra is a vibration and was already there before we got it from the master. The name of God is the essence of the mantra.
Creation Through OM
A morning satsang discourse on the sacred symbol Oṁ, wisdom, and spiritual practice."Oṁ is the origin. Everything began with that sound, Oṁ." "Your wisdom is your Lakṣmī, your wealth. This visible, movable, and immovable wealth, anyone can take away from you. But what is in your knowledge, no … read more »
We All Together Care
Summer seminar in Strilky.In past times, Yogis have lived near the water.Water is life and one could drink the water from everywhere. All the water was natural and very clean. Not only this but many other things in nature … read more »
Self- Realization Is A Very High Level
An opening address for a one-week spiritual retreat, blending practical announcements with teachings on karma, self-realization, and divine grace."Human life is very rare... God told the human, 'You have freedom.' ... But now I will not take responsibility. I gave you the most powerful tool." "Self-realization is just the beginning of a chapter to … read more »
The Four Pillars of Life and the Nature of Dharma
A concluding satsang on the four pillars of life and spiritual practice."Human life has four strong pillars. These pillars should be solid. To achieve your life goal, human life as family life, social life, working life, and spiritual life must all be in balance." "Dharma rakṣita rakṣitaḥ. … read more »
Curtain Of Ignorance
Removing ignorance is called avaran.Avaran is a layer on our consciousness and means blindness, darkness. An obstacle which is like a curtain and it needs to be removed. How to remove? The only way is knowledge. Until it is not … read more »
Sadhana Means Period Of Practice
Sadhana is the dedicated time we practice.Meditation only is not enough. As long as our body is living, we can do our sadhana. We should be healthy, therefore we need to take care of our nourishment, doing asanas and pranayamas. Gentle movements … read more »
Controlling the Activities Of The Mind
A morning satsang on mastering the mind, the nature of mental fluctuations (vṛttis), and the path to purity."Meditation with mantra is the key to Brahmavidyā. Meditation harmonizes all the energy in the body, tranquilizing our brain activities, which also means the reduction of unnecessary vṛttis." "You have immense spirituality in practice, but one … read more »
Self Realization Is Not The End
An evening satsang on the path beyond self-realization."After the self-realization, still remains something that's called brahmajñāna. Self-realization is the one step before the last to Brahmajñāna." "Gurū Dev said, 'Mahesh, self-realization means now begins the hard work.'" Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) addresses disciples, clarifying … read more »