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Appearing Of Jyotirlingam
Morning lecture from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram.Jyotirlinga are shrines where Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India and Dwardash Jyotirlinga is the embodiment of all 12 Jyotirlingam found in India. Swamiji … read more »
Sataguru Jaga Me Aya Mera
A devotional song (bhajan) celebrating the arrival and grace of the Satguru."My Satguru has come into the world, my mind has found its goal, my heart is filled with joy." "He gave the So'ham śabda, the sound of 'I am That.' He did not frighten me with … read more »
Bhajans Contain A Great Teaching
Morning lecture from Strilky ashram with Swami Gajanand.Classical Yoga techniques are not man made, they are coming from a divine source. Bhajans are not only spiritual songs, they contain the teaching of self - realized masters and are counted to higher Yoga practices. … read more »
Invisible Guru Teaching
Evening Satsang from Strilky ashram.Sadhvi Savitri shares her own experience when she met Swamiji for the first time.
Sanskrit Is A Divine Language
A discourse on the divine nature and historical significance of the Sanskrit language."Sanskrit is a perfect tool for people with a restless or unsorted mind; it is one of the tools that can help sort out their mind and thoughts." "To study Sanskrit means to study the language … read more »
Pain Of Separation Is A Driving Force
A satsang discourse on spiritual discontent and the search for the true Self."Pain is normal, and suffering in life is an option. So suffering is an option for everybody. It is one's own decision." "We come to satsa g because satsa g is the biggest painkiller... And real … read more »
Tapasya Is A Way To Purification
An evening satsang addressing the unexpected absence of the guru, Swāmījī, framing it as a spiritual test and teaching on acceptance and discipline."Swāmījī didn't give us any information... I would see this as a training." "The essence of Swāmījī's teaching for me is in three simple words: Accept, understand, and give." Swami Gajanan, addressing the seminar attendees, explains … read more »
Birthday Celebration
Satsang from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Several speakers express their love and gratitude on occasion of Swamiji's birthday, which was celebrated according to the Indian calendar.
Remembering On Paramyogeshwar Sri Devpuriji
A commemorative discourse on the divine master Śrī Devapurījī Mahārāj and the necessity of the Guru."My dear ones, tomorrow at this time I will leave the mortal world." "Gurudev is as far from the disciple as the disciple is far from the Gurudev." A speaker addresses a global audience on the … read more »
Real Friendship
A spiritual discourse on the foundation of culture and the pursuit of supreme knowledge."The best education is in the lap of the parents." "Therefore, the education, the saṃskāras which you can get—the best education is not at university... The best education is in the lap of the parents." The … read more »
Enjoy the Spiritual Journey
An evening satsang discourse on Brahmavidyā, the path to self-realization."Brahmavidyā is the path to knowledge. Vidyā involves vidhi—the techniques and learning process. The perfection from that learning, the mastery you realize, is called Jñāna, knowledge." "The highest techniques for awakening dormant human qualities and abilities … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration with Swamiji
A Guru Purnima satsang discourse on the nature of the Guru."Lead us from the darkness of ignorance to the light of wisdom—that principle is the Gurudev, not this body of the five elements." "The Guru is the form of the bliss of Brahma... He is the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration - bhajans
OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, India
Gurupurnima celebration with Swami Jasraj
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā and spiritual renewal."Guru Pūrṇimā is the day in the year when we look back at what we have done during the past year and offer the fruits of our sādhanā as dakṣiṇā to Gurudev." "We can have a … read more »
Gurupurnima From Jadan
Gurupoornima Satsang and Celebration
Installation of the Shiva Lingam in Om Ashram
Installation of the Shiva Lingam in Om Ashram, Jadan, India.
Gurupurnima Satsang and Celebration
Gurupurnima Satsang and Celebration in OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram - Jadan, India
Glory Of Gurudev
Satsang from Vienna.On occasion of Gurupurnima celebration, Guru Stuti and Swast vachan mantras are chanted. All the mantras of Swasti vachan pray for the well being of the world and exhort that peace should prevail upon the earth … read more »
Samadhi
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.There are different states and levels of Samadhi. Nindra Samadhi, the sleep, Laya Samadhi, trance, Dhyana Samadhi, meditation and Turiya Samadhi, which is divided in two levels, in Sabija Samadhi and Nirbija Samadhi. In Sabija Samadhi … read more »
Three Kinds Of Sadhana
A farewell discourse and teaching session held outdoors at a summer retreat."Sādhanā is good to do with a group. We have three different kinds of sādhanās." "In the satsa gs, we cannot teach what we are teaching here. There are theories." The speaker concludes a program from … read more »
Children Program
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.Children group performs bhajans, mantras and play stories from the Lila Amrit.
Ayurveda and Yoga Goes Hand In Hand
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.Lecture of Muktamani, Vienna, about Ayurveda with particular focus on healthy nourishment. Swamiji: Ayurveda and yoga goes together. Our yoga practice will not be successful if we do not eat according to Ayurvedic principles. On the … read more »
Knowledge Is Our Best Wealth
A satsang discourse on Brahmavidyā, spiritual study, and the nature of reality."Where is the problem? Holy Gurujī said, 'Of course, you are always right. But, there is no but. In you, but it is ignorance.'" "Vidyā is learning; learning is a practice, abhyāsa. As long as you … read more »
Morning Satsang From Srilky
Morning Satsang with Swami Gajanandji
We Cannot Deny Guru Principle
A discourse explaining the spiritual significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."There are two kinds of explanation about Guru Pūrṇimā. The first is that when, for the first time, the Earth emerged from the water, and the first light of the sun and moon was experienced by … read more »
The Sun, the Moon, and the Vajra Nāḍī
A spiritual discourse on mantra, nāḍīs, and advanced Kriyā practices."Chant loudly. If the sound lacks prāṇa and doesn't even reach my heart, how will it reach the moon?" "Do not underestimate the three techniques from today and yesterday; they are very important. The first is … read more »
Dharma Is An Universal Principle
A morning satsang on universal dharma, the nature of spiritual teaching, and self-knowledge."To become a teacher of yoga is more time-consuming and difficult than becoming a doctor, because yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and more." "Dharma rakshita rakshita: 'If you protect dharma, dharma will protect … read more »
Amavasya - Moon Darshan
Strilky,Czech Republic.The new moon day is called Amavasya. It has a great spiritual meaning in Hindu tradition. An Amavasya, falling on a Monday, has a very special significance. It is a day of fasting and many important … read more »
Science Of Prana And Pranayama
A morning satsang on prāṇa, the kośas, and spiritual preparation."Prāṇa is an energy which turns the negative into positive." "The secret of the Brahmajñāna is hidden in the science of prāṇāyāma." Swamiji addresses attendees at a spiritual retreat, explaining the nature of prāṇa (life force) … read more »
Prana Is King Of Our Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.To create a human body many different forces have to come together and to work together. It is a wonder of God. He himself is speaking in this body. This secret can reveal only Gurudev. Brahma, … read more »
Purify The Karmic Layers
An opening discourse for a spiritual retreat seminar on destiny, karma, and the human journey."Destiny is the production of the actions, the karma." "God gave us freedom to do the karma. But he didn't give us the freedom to harvest the fruits of the karma." Swami begins the retreat with … read more »
Learning Has No End
A spiritual discourse on the preparation for life and the pursuit of ultimate knowledge."Always, you will find something new to learn. This life is a school. It is a lifelong practice." "When this Jīvātmā, this soul, descends from the space... who knows after how many births we were given … read more »
Knowledge Is Endless
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The source of knowledge is Brahman. There are two sources of water. Water in the tank is limited and the water of Ganges, coming from the Himalayas is endless, without limits. Worldly knowledge is limited, spiritual … read more »
Brahma Vidya Needs Practice
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Intellectual knowledge gives us only theoretical knowledge, no achievement. There is no success without practice and discipline. Practice brings us to perfection. Worldly pleasures are transient. We are longing and searching for that what is not … read more »
Keep Discipline In Eating
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of discipline in human life and practice."You have heard about different lokas—Janmabhūmi, karmabhūmi, or dharmabhūmi. Human life is a very interesting life. Human life is free, yet it has many rules, regulations, and disciplines." "So whatever you learn in these five days, … read more »
What Is The Guru
A morning satsang discourse on Guru's Day (Guruvāra), exploring sacred geography, spiritual practice, and the nature of the eternal Guru."This earth is our Karma Bhūmi, where we do our karmas." "Gurudev is... 'Brahmanandam paramsukhadam kevalam jnanamurti'—the bliss of Brahman, the highest happiness, the very embodiment of wisdom." The lecturer addresses the global gathering, beginning with … read more »
What Is Vidya
An evening satsang on destiny, karma, and the spiritual knowledge of Brahmavidyā."Vidyā comes from vidhi. Vidhi comes from techniques, and vidhi also means destiny. Vidhātā is the lord of our destiny." "No one can change what is written by destiny... On this, the nail can be put … read more »
Life Is A Kriya
An evening discourse on the Vedic life-cycle rituals known as the sixteen saṃskāras."The jīva comes to this mṛtyu-loka to work in order to realize or achieve brahma-jñāna." "Each ceremony is like... the snake liberates itself from the dead skin. So the spirit, the human from many past lives... … read more »
Hanuman Ji, Son Of The Wind
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Tuesday is the day of Hanumanji. He is known as incarnation of Shiva and also known as the son of the wind. A mighty, strong and divine incarnation. When we think on him we get strength. … read more »
Lokas - Introduction
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Whatever scientists find, all is written in the Vedas. Thousands of years ago the Rishis discovered already the knowledge of the universe. Those yogis were capable to go in their astral body as far as 2100 … read more »
The Flow Of Prana, Relaxation
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Swamiji is guiding a special relaxation with awareness of the flow of Prana and the dimensions of our phenomena.
Everything Has Its Time
A satsang on spiritual practice, patience, and divine longing."Everything has its time. You may travel around the world. You may do many techniques, but you will not get that which you want to get because time is not there." "If you try to get … read more »
This Is The Breath of Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.There are three steps of breathing. Inhalation, exhalation and retention of the breath. This threefold process is taking place everywhere in the universe. Breathing has its background from the creator. His exhalation is the expansion of … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life Is A Great System
An opening lecture for a summer spiritual program on Brahmavidyā."Life is given to humans to come back home to Brahman." "What is in the universe is in this body. What is not in this body is not in the universe either." The lecturer welcomes attendees … read more »
Purpose Of Yoga Is To Purify
A satsang discourse on spiritual discipline, energy purification, and the path to Brahman."A seminar or retreat one attends should be a minimum of four nights. The best is five weeks, but due to life circumstances, we cannot spend so many days." "Therefore, the purpose of practicing the science … read more »
Path To Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.For the path to Brahmavidya we need the help of prana and prana needs our help. Protection is in the protection. We have to work towards prana shakti. Prana shakti is our life. If prana is … read more »
Understand What Means Purity
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of purity, nourishment, and discipline."Spirituality is connected to purity. And purity leads to spirituality. And spirituality leads to divinity." "If you cannot cook, you are not a yoga teacher... So, Pākśāstra [the science of cooking] is the first vidyā you … read more »
Prana Is Essence Of Life
A satsang discourse on the primacy of prāṇa in Brahmavidyā Kriyā."Prāṇa is not merely oxygen or air. However, on one level, when we walk through a forest and say, 'Oh, very pure prāṇa,' that too is a part or a function of prāṇa." "As Prāṇa departed, … read more »
Bliss Comes From Blessing
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Ananda means happiness, joy, peace, freedom. We may call it bliss and bliss comes from blessing. When someone is kind to you or support and guides you, give you good words or what you need, all … read more »
Guruji Mera Amara Jari Le Aya
A morning satsang gathering where disciples share their initial experiences with the newly taught Brahmavidyā Kriyā, followed by Swamiji's spiritual discourse."According to my experience, the technique itself is very simple. I have got difficulties with the directions when I have to guide downwards and when I have to guide upwards." "Gurujī, merā amar jarī le āyā. … read more »