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A Wish Fullfilled By Sri Mahaprabhuji
The inner garden is evergreen, requiring only the water of love and faith.A field of dead chilli stalks, watered as the guru commanded, yielded abundant chillies. The guru’s garden is ever-fresh. Love and devotion revive what seems lost. A well in Nepal, dry for years, was dug deeper … read more »
Positive Work Will Always Help You
Satsa g is the highest technique of spirituality.It is association with truth, which can be practiced alone with holy books or in gatherings where divine topics are discussed. Negative association is to be avoided. The world is unreal; only truth remains. Heaven lacks … read more »
Story Of The Laughing Sadhus
Spiritual practice should be infused with joy, not approached with heaviness.Two swamis were famous for their constant laughter, finding amusement in all circumstances. When one died, his final wish revealed a playful spirit: his coat pockets were filled with fireworks, which erupted during his cremation. His … read more »
Guide Without Supression
The senses are ten horses pulling the chariot of the body in different directions, confusing the journey toward the divine.Two senses are most powerful: the tongue and the organ of sexuality. Control is not suppression, which causes trouble, but guiding that energy upward. The intellect must hold the reins of the mind, which connects to … read more »
Nothing Is Impossible Through Guru Kripa
The mudrā of silence teaches that the divine knows all needs without asking.Mahāprabhujī’s portrait shows the finger-on-lips mudrā, a gesture of silence. In Khatu Ashram, he sat under a banyan tree, granting liberation even to a snake. Gurujī declared that only that tree bore witness to Mahāprabhujī’s true … read more »
Where Can You Find Mahavishnu?
The divine is hidden within the heart and the yogic path demands unwavering practice.Hiraṇyakaśipu, a demon, wanted to imprison Viṣṇu. He performed severe tapasyā, meditating without food or movement for years. The heat from his penance threatened to burn the world. The gods sent Brahmā to intervene. Brahmā granted … read more »
Don't Lose Your Faith
Four entities incarnate for the supreme purpose, Paramārtha.A lake gives water to all without discrimination. A tree provides shade and fruit, never retaliating when struck. Saints preach for everyone. Rain falls equally on all ground. These four exist solely for giving. Divine incarnations … read more »
Only I Would Take Your Name Because In It Is Everything
The guru's play uses exhaustion to dissolve the ego and create openness.Bhagavān Dattātreya learned from many gurus, even a mosquito. Trying to ignore a disturbance is more troubling than focusing on it fully. A disciple served his guru, Mahāprabhujī, day and night. The guru constantly called him, … read more »
The Essence Of Upanishads Appears In Bhajans
Realizing the highest truth through Upaniṣadic bhajans.The Upaniṣads are not understood but realized. They speak of unity, yet language is built on duality. Negation declares what it is not. Paradox confuses the mind into surrender. Stories inspire without intellectual reduction. Bhajans by … read more »
Mahaprabhuji Gives Ability Of Reading
A story illustrates the power of faith and receptivity in receiving divine grace.A devoted couple prepared their village for a master's visit, with many receiving initiation. The master once handed a holy book to the wife, who confessed she could not read. He instructed her to open it, … read more »
Sri Bhatnagar Becomes Disciple Of Mahapraphuji
A skeptic's encounter with a true master reveals the power of divine grace and the necessity of receptive listening.An agnostic man dismisses spiritual gatherings as unrealistic. He is challenged to meet a genuine master. He agrees, secretly preparing difficult questions as a test. Upon arrival, the master greets him by name, acknowledges his suffering, … read more »
Pull Out The Thorn With Daily Practicing
Extracting the Inner Self: The Gentle Pull of Consistent Practice The inner self must be drawn out with steady, gentle effort, like pulling the soft core from a grass stalk.The force is constant, never sharp. This process does not happen overnight or through force. It unfolds through consistency of practice, slowly increasing intensity. Trying to progress too fast often leads to dropping practice. Regularity matters … read more »
The Value Of The Human Life
Dharma and spirituality are one universal principle, not a man-made religion.This eternal law, Sanātana Dharma, signifies the soul's relation to the Cosmic One. The entire universe functions through this dharma: planets move, seasons change, and oceans breathe to maintain balance. Within our bodies, every organ, like … read more »
Dharma And Spirituality
Dharma is the universal law of truth and conduct that supports all existence.It is far broader than religion or Western ethics, governing behavior towards society, solitude, animals, nature, and even thoughts and dreams. Its practice, rooted in reason and truth, purifies the mind and leads to spiritual realization. … read more »
Plans About Planting Trees
The power of collective resolve and the grace of the guru.On Guru Pūrṇimā, the guru gave a sa kalpa: plant at least eleven trees. Collective action multiplies impact and awakens public participation. The guru left implementation to the disciples. A car journey in the Himalayas reveals … read more »
Useful technics for problem solving
Physiotherapy principles and the surfer’s wave illustrate core dynamics of spiritual practice.The mind, when facing difficult sādhanā, generates excuses akin to a patient resisting treatment. A patient will present a convincing argument why the exercise should be avoided. After hearing the complaint, the therapist responds, that sounds … read more »
Learning from Guruji
The path of yoga is sustained by surrender to the Guru and by self-effort.The path is difficult. There are times of frustration and anger. In those times, we need guru-brothers and sisters who accept us as we are. Their acceptance is crucial because everyone's turn for difficulty comes. Tapas … read more »
The Resonance of Oṃ: From the Void to Liberation
The resonance of Oṃ is the primordial sound from which all creation emerges.The ultimate aim of human consciousness is to merge into the endless cosmic consciousness beyond time and space. This is the goal of yoga and human life. The universe began in a void space, Śūnyākāśa, which … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (9)
The path of purification begins with becoming a disciple, one who is receptive and ready to learn.Initiation is received through the guru-disciple tradition, with three primary types described: Saṁbhavī Dīkṣā, where purity enters merely from the guru's presence or words; Śakti Dīkṣā, where the guru's power enters the disciple; and Mantra Dīkṣā, … read more »
The Moon, the Seasons, and the Two Worlds
The lunar calendar reveals a divine order, while human calculation is imperfect.A farmer once asked God for control of the seasons. He perfectly balanced rain and temperature, producing huge crops. At harvest, the plants were empty—no grain. He returned control to God, who knows the true balance. … read more »
My Property Is In My Heart
The gathering of vṛttis, focused energy, leads to the inner Self.A story illustrates the power of united effort. A sparrow’s babies were swept away by the ocean. All birds gathered to empty the sea. They carried water to the shore, then sand into the waves. Garuḍa … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (8)
The sole path to the knowledge of Shiva is the grace of the Guru.Even the Supreme Lord becomes a disciple, showing surrender at the master’s feet is required. By surrendering, one gains eligibility for the profound knowledge of Shiva, which common intellect cannot grasp. Intelligence is refined through daily … read more »
International Raksha Bandan Day
The International Day of Brother and Sister, Rakṣā Bandhan, celebrates the protective bond between siblings.This tradition originates from an ancient story where a woman tied a thread to a king's hand, declaring him her brother and securing his protection, which he honored. The festival occurs on the full moon between … read more »
Are You Ready to Have It?
The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna program is the essence of the teaching, permitted only under strict conditions to cultivate appreciation for its simple techniques.Ancient masters like Marpa undertook arduous journeys and offered dakṣiṇā not because the guru needed it, but so the disciple would value the teaching. Without this appreciation, even correct techniques fail, as seen when Milarepa received … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (7)
The supreme consciousness is Brahman, and the Self is that eternal essence.Śiva is pure knowledge and renunciation itself. This knowledge is not from external institutions but is the inner realization of "I am Brahman," as declared in the mahāvākyas. The Purāṇas, like the Śiva Purāṇa, provide guidelines … read more »
Research on Vedic Culture
The Vedic culture is a continuation of an earlier civilization centered on the Sarasvatī River.This river, praised in the Ṛgveda, flowed from the Himalayas to the sea. Satellite imagery revealed its ancient course, approximately 1600 kilometers long and up to ten kilometers wide, with about 1000 archaeological sites along its … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (6)
The dialogue of Umā reveals the mysteries of dharma, signs of mortality, and the path to truth.Death is an inescapable truth, with signs such as changes in skin color or the loss of sensory perception indicating its approach. Yet, one should not dwell on these omens. Life's duration is measured in breaths, … read more »
Morning Lecture From Strilky
A global tree-planting initiative and updates from the school in Jadan are shared.The pressing need in Jadan is for monsoon rain to fill water sources and enable tree planting. A personal sa kalpa to plant eleven trees has inspired global action, from local projects to a billion-tree pledge … read more »
Pūrṇamadaḥ: Fullness in Giving and the Journey Beyond
Fullness is realized through giving without expectation.The mantra Pūrṇamadaḥ reveals that giving from fullness leaves fullness intact; everything is complete. In the Kaṭha Upaniṣad, the boy Naciketas watches his father sacrifice old, unproductive cows. Seeing this lack of generosity, he asks three … read more »
The Ripe Fruit and the Path of Purification
Liberation from attachment is the ripe fruit of spiritual practice.Like a cucumber that naturally separates from its vine when fully ripe, the soul must detach from worldly bonds without struggle. Our attachments bind us to family, legacy, and even spiritual institutions, creating fear at the … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (5)
The glory of Mahādeva and the Śivarātri vrata is disclosed, along with truth as the supreme tapasyā.The Śivarātri vow falls in Phālguna, requiring fasting through four night praharas. Viṣṇu undertook a long vrata and chanted the thousand names, after which Mahādeva bestowed the Sudarśana Cakra. A hunter unknowingly fasted on Śivarātri while … read more »
The Path of Humility, Prayer, and the Eternal Light
Humility and prayer attract divine blessings, enabling spiritual progress.Without grace, human effort remains insufficient. Prayer in any form is heard immediately; it is a universal flame of hope. Duality in the mind creates division and conflict, exploited by those seeking power. True spiritual relationship, … read more »
Creating a healing environment
The purification of karma concerns inner pollution created by human desire and greed.All external pollution originates in the mind. Human nature awakens desire upon seeing new things, like television, leading to competition and jealousy. This greed is an inner impurity. Modern technology, like electricity and webcasting, creates dependence, … read more »
The Path of Purification: Practical Ways to Cleanse Karma
Purification of karma is achieved through practical, daily actions of offering and discipline.Feeding hungry creatures, like birds or street animals, purifies karma from taking food. The first offering from cooking should be given, not consumed. Household activities like using water or grinding inadvertently harm life; counter this by … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (4)
Devotion begins through divine name, song, and dance.The purpose of all scripture and gathering is singular: to build the temple within. Surrender completely in the ocean of devotion; do not struggle, but flow. The divine tests only the worthy, like a goldsmith testing … read more »
Purification of Karmas
The subject is the purification of karma through moving from theoretical knowledge to practical realization.We theoretically know we are the immortal Ātmā, untouched by karma or fear. Yet, if a tiger entered this room, our fearful reaction proves we lack practical knowledge. Our journey began with the individual soul, and … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (3)
The core of all spiritual practice is surrender, the cessation of action, and abiding in stillness.The story of Bāṇāsura shows that even a great devotee clings to battle, seeking supremacy through endless karma. Śiva grants the boon that when Bāṇāsura’s flag falls without wind, his enemy approaches. Aniruddha is brought to … read more »
Yoga, Non-Violence, and the Path to Inner Peace
Yoga is the science of life, integrating body, mind, and soul in harmony with nature.Humans cause imbalance by manipulating the natural world instead of serving as its protectors. Using animals for manure while confining them is a form of violence, contradicting the principle of mercy. Human consciousness is meant to … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (2)
The divine is found through foolish devotion, not worldly wisdom.A devotee sold all possessions to adorn the deity's shrine with flowers, an act the worldly see as loss. This complete surrender moves the divine to respond and restore the devotee's loss manifold. True worship is … read more »
Orange Color Has A Specific Meaning
The spiritual path requires discipline, purity, and a balanced life.An ashram signifies a spiritual dwelling and the four stages of life, culminating in sannyasa, or complete renunciation. The orange robe symbolizes this final stage, representing the dawn and dusk of consciousness, the earth's energy, and … read more »
Shiv Maha Purana (1)
The divine marriage of Śiva and Pārvatī reveals the essence of celebration and the inner foundation for union.Life itself is joy, and every occasion is to be celebrated. Marriage is essential for stability in family, society, and the world. This stability requires the principles embodied by Śiva and Pārvatī. True happiness comes from … read more »
Eternal Path To The Divine
The Divine Journey and the Nature of Incarnation The Supreme Reality, called God, is one.From the primordial state of space, consciousness, and energy, the Divine Will manifested through sound, creating all individuals. We are rays from that one source, journeying through cycles of existence. The human birth is a rare … read more »
The form and the formless
Purification of body, energy channels, and mind is the essence of yogic science.The human body itself represents the social system: the head and senses are Brahmin, the shoulders and arms are Kshatriya, the trunk is Vaishya, and the feet are Shudra. True caste is a metaphor for bodily … read more »
Have A Feeling For Your Meditation
Three divine paths exist: selfless service, prayer, and meditation.Selfless service, or niṣkāma karma, is performed without expectation of reward or thanks. It is superior to selfish action. Many professions allow for such service. Prayer is a direct personal consultation with God. Meditation is to … read more »
Paramyogeshwar Sri Devpuriji
The lineage of Śrī Alakapurījī Siddhapīṭha is an eternal spiritual presence.The paramparā originates from the unlimited Ānanda, known to the ancient ṛṣis through meditation. These hermetic yogis possessed knowledge of cosmic time, counting the yugas through Vedic mathematics. We live in the Kali Yuga. In the … read more »
Meditation. Why, How And For What
Meditation is the light of self-inquiry.The pure light of consciousness, like sunlight, passes through the colored filters of karma, culture, and tradition, creating duality in the intellect. These accumulated layers prevent clear understanding, just as an ant carrying salt cannot taste … read more »
All Is Creation Of Lord Shiva
The universe arises from the resonant emptiness of Om, setting in motion the cycles of time and life on this impermanent planet.All activity stems from fundamental forces like the digestive fire, hunger, which compels life to consume life—an inherent injustice and sin. True virtue is rooted in compassion, while sin springs from ego. Action requires discernment; blind … read more »
Humans Have Got The Freedom
The purpose of human life is defined by three aims: constant remembrance of the divine name, performing selfless service, and attaining self-realization.Reciting the holy name clears all difficulties, as demonstrated when Lord Śiva neutralized poison by chanting. One must perform good karma, for all actions yield inevitable results, as shown by a story where betrayal returned as … read more »
Experiencing Gurupurnima
A parable illustrates humanity's descent from paradise into a world of madness.Two travelers journey through villages representing declining ages. The first, Satya Village, is a paradise of harmony, abundance, and health, with no rulers or disease. The second village shows slight decline, with less communion with animals … read more »
A Guru Pūrṇimā Address: From Water Conservation to Self-Realization
Guru Pūrṇimā unites your consciousness to the cosmic consciousness; the Guru principle is supreme.Resolve today to save water, plant at least eleven trees by next Guru Pūrṇimā, and clean your home. Memory carries the Guru’s wisdom; listen without missing even a half-word to avoid misunderstanding. Misunderstanding comes when attention … read more »