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Everything is in your hands
A discourse on the initiation of eight new sannyāsīs and the principle of personal responsibility."Whether this bird is alive or dead depends on your hands. That I cannot say to you. That depends on you." "Everything is in your hands; your enlightenment is in your hands. Your liberation is in … read more »
Benefit is in the valuating
A spiritual discourse on the value of devotion and personal responsibility in spiritual progress."The benefit lies in the value, the price. Loss and gain is in the bhāva." "My dear, if the bird is alive or dead, that I cannot tell you, because its life is in your hands." … read more »
Cultivate good vritis
A satsang discourse on spiritual discipline and thought mastery."Discipline requires a great deal of energy... We should listen to our body, listen to our mind, listen to our soul, and then decide." "Patañjali says that mental restlessness, stress, all these things in which you … read more »
How to control vritis
A discourse on Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras, focusing on mind control and self-realization."Yogaś citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ. Through the practice of yoga, you control the citta vṛtti—the modifications of the mind." "tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe avasthānam. When your vṛttis are under control, at that time, the seer... becomes fixed or … read more »
Have a discipline of a river
A spiritual discourse on achieving union with the Divine through surrender and mental discipline."Yoga means union. This union is between the individual... and God. When one becomes one with God, there is no more māyā or kāyā." "Patañjali says, 'Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ.' Through yoga practice, you pacify all the vṛttis … read more »
You are your own obstacle on the path
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind through yoga and ancient wisdom."Patañjali says, 'Discipline. Control the vṛttis, and become one with yourself.'" "As long as you think that no one likes you, yes, no one will like you, or at least you will feel that no one … read more »
In the home of the soul
Summer 2003.in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture
Yoga sutras psychology
A discourse on the psychology of yoga and the cultivation of discipline, drawing on the teachings of Patañjali."Patañjali was one of the greatest psychologists. For those who study psychology and have tried to solve the problem of the human mind, it is best to study his work." "Patañjali says in his sūtras, at … read more »
In the bliss of bhajans
Bhajans from different ashrams in India
Ashram is a transitory place
A satsang talk on spiritual transformation within ashram life."These pieces of pink stones, it is like us... and the workshop where they bring these pink stones is like this ashram." "Yoga is love. Yoga is joy... it's a very, very important part of any … read more »
Farewell Ceremony To Mataji
Mataji - the mother of H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwaranandaji - left this physical world. Sadhvi Punyanand Puri Ji Maharaj (Mataji) peacefully left her physical body (Brahmlin) and merged with the divine in the afternoon of the 2nd July … read more »
Alles ist traum
A spiritual discourse on the illusory nature of worldly life, based on the teachings of Śa karācārya."Everything you do is somehow prapañca; it is a disturbance." "The experienced one sees this world as transient, impermanent, and insubstantial, like a dream that vanishes in the very next moment." The speaker explores the Advaita … read more »
Individuelle selbst und gott
A public lecture on the philosophy and practice of yoga in modern life."Yoga means union, unity, and balance... Where there is harmony, there is union." "Yoga in daily life means living every day according to Yoga. Think positively, work positively and well, be honest with your fellow human … read more »
Yoga is power of transformation
Lecture by Swamiji from Ljubljana, November 2000
Ich bin das selbst
A satsang discourse on the nature of karma, desire, and the true Self."Desires are like telling others what to do, criticizing others, thinking negatively about others, scolding others. So these are the negative things." "Ātman is devoid of action. Ātman has no activities; Ātman has no desires. Ātman … read more »
Alles existiert in unserem korper
A spiritual discourse on the primacy of the Manipūra Chakra, linking mythology, embryology, and bodily function."God Viṣṇu rests in an ocean. Viṣṇu means the fire element. It is fire. And fire cannot live without water." "Prāṇa and Apāna are two powerful forces within the body... When prāṇa and apāna are in … read more »
Do not force brahmacharya
A spiritual discourse on family life, partnership, and the nature of the immortal Self."To have someone in life who understands you, who loves you, and who supports you is very important. A partner should never put conditions." "I am that Ātmā, that Śiva: Sat, Cit, Ānanda. Sat is the … read more »
We are all seekers
Lecture by Swamiji from Debrecen, September 2000
Realize that you are a human
A spiritual discourse on the purpose of human life and liberation from the cycle of rebirth."Human life is a door to exit the circle, to free yourself." "Tons of theories are nothing compared to a gram of practice. Intellectual knowledge will not solve the purpose of our life." A spiritual teacher … read more »
Yoga is a blessing
A lecture on holistic health through yoga, ancient wisdom, and practical techniques."Yoga is one of the best ways to achieve good health... yoga has taken its place in the field of health again, as a primary therapy." "Yoga means balance, to bring things into balance. If something … read more »
Yoga is eternal
Lecture by Swamiji from Ljubljana, SLO, March 1999
The Discipline of Mind: Yoga, Vṛttis, and the Path to Mastery
A satsang discourse on the discipline of mind and controlling thoughts (vṛttis) according to Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras."Patañjali said, 'Anuśāsanam,' discipline, is the most important thing. Therefore, ātma yoga anuśāsanam—you cannot begin, and you cannot be successful, if you have no discipline in yoga." "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ. Through the practice of yoga, you can … read more »
Don't give up
Lecture by Swamiji from Strilky, August 2000
Learn to endure (Ramayana)
Lecture by Swamiji from Strilky, August 2000
The Foundation of Prosperity: Cleanliness and Inner Practice
A spiritual discourse on prosperity, cleanliness, and inner practice."Prosperity is also cleanliness. That is very important, and that prosperity is known as Lakṣmī. And Lakṣmī always likes cleanness." "Manana means think over. Whatever you are listening, think over. Whatever you are learning, think over. … read more »
Don't be a lonely drop
A spiritual discourse on the power of satsa g and the story of Satī's separation from Śiva."One should not have an individualistic nature. Those who are individualistic will have a problem achieving union with the cosmic, because sometimes one cannot approach alone." "Satī remembered that she did not trust the words of … read more »
Parvati's sacrifice
A discourse on the Rāmāyaṇa, focusing on the story of Satī and the yajña of Dakṣa."Lord Śiva said, 'If you go without invitation now, there will not be good. There will be no respect for you there.'" "Satī said, 'Oh Lord, at the house of my father, there is a big … read more »
Morning farewell satsang from Strilky Ashram
Morning farewell satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic
Our Life is the message
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic The most important things are invisible.Sadhana is spiritual practice. It includes a variety of disciplines that are followed in order to achieve various spiritual objectives. We should keep our sadhana. The message of a saint is his life. Also our life … read more »
Eternal journey of the soul
Satsang with Swamiji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.According to the Upanishad, the subtle body is existing in the astral world. In the astral world the subtle body is just like a radiance or aura, within that is the jivatman. The jivatman with the … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 3
Morning lecture by Sadhvi Parvati from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.How old are the Vedas? How many are they and which one is the oldest? What is the meaning of the Vedas for our time? There are very special rules for reciting Vedic mantras. Reciting Vedic … read more »
He Nath Aba To - Bhajan
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic Oh Lord, merciful one, I pray to you, please help me, help me now.Bestow that mercy on me that this life may not just pass away without any sense, like so many lives before. I have become the slave of my mind and I do not even know what … read more »
Rishis are fathers of mankind
An evening satsang on the aim of human life, delivered from Jodhpur."According to the research of the yogīs and ṛṣis, it is said there are 8.4 million different creatures on Earth... one is the human." "Yoga practice is... yoga agni karma dagdhanī—through the fire of yoga, you … read more »
Sadho Bhai Ajaba Ratha Hamara- Bajan
Morning lecture from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic Upanishads are the highest wisdom.This bhajan of Holy Guruji is related to the Katha Upanishad. It speaks about the relation of the intellect and the mind. When the mind is very stubborn then it is for the intellect very difficult … read more »
How to understand the masters training ?
Satsangis are sharing their own meaningful experiences and chanting beautiful bhajans.Bhajans are Guruvakyas. They are the perfect expression of the teachings of the Saints.The Guru uses many unconventional ways to train the disciple.The disciple has to figure out what is the meaning in it. Satsang with … read more »
Jadan school - center of education
A satsang reflection on the transformative journey of a rural ashram school."In typical Rajasthani fashion, the government released the textbooks today, because school starts in two days—so there is plenty of time." "My point is that things like that one boy's result prove to parents it is … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 2
Vedas are not created by human.Vedas are endless because the Universe is endless. Rishis received only one part of it. Rishis where seers, practicing meditation and an ascetic life. Through this they where able to receive the Vedic mantras on the … read more »
Kya Pucho Kaisa Dipa Dayala - Bhajan
The Ganesha bhajans are dedicated to the Guru who is the remover of the obstacles.In the Guru there are the aspects of Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi and everything. Everything is in one. This is the feeling of the devotee to the Guru. Whatever we need, whatever we search, we find … read more »
What a glory of the satsang
A spiritual discourse on the power and glory of satsa g (holy company)."In such a holy assembly, a sa gha, even a bad person can become a great person through satsa g." "The words of this satsa g are like that amṛta. A great saint said that the … read more »
Gajananda ananda murati - Doha
Translation of Holy Gurujis Ganesh Doha.Research of the aspects of God in the form of Ganesha.What do the Hindu Gods mean for us. Translation of the Ganesh bhajan-Padharo mere Ganapati deva. This bhajan usually is sung in the beginning of the … read more »
Hata Chora Mana - Bhajan
Translation of Mahaprabhuji's bhajan by Swami Gajanandji.Oh my mind, give up your stubbornness. Come together with me. I want to reveal the secret of the atman to you. The Guru says to the disciple, please follow me, I want to show you … read more »
Sat - Chit - Ananda
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Sat means eternal light.Citta is the cosmic consciousness. Ananda is eternal bliss, when the individual consciousness is one with the universal consciousness. Every happiness has an end but when this light enters in our body we … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 1
Sadhvi Parvati helds a lecture about the Vedas,Vastu Shastra and Upanishads.The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. Vastu Shastra is a traditional … read more »
Be the ocean of the mercy
A satsang discourse on meditation, divine grace, and the purpose of human life."If someone gives dhyāna to his own mind, he will run away from the Brahma Jñāna." "Without dayā (mercy), a human life is not a human life... Do something more than the animals, and what is … read more »
Aga Me Baga Lagane Vale
The translation and also the deep meaning of holy Guruji's bhajan is revealed.The essence of that bhajan is - Sri Mahaprabhuji is the one who made a beautiful garden in the middle of a fire. Millions of greetings to you, you are the one who awakens the happiness … read more »
The Mind: A Wild Horse to be Tamed with Love
A spiritual discourse on controlling the mind and the aim of human life."Yogīs and yatīs strive hard. They strive hard to create a beautiful garden of spirituality." "The king is the ātmā. The wild horse is the mind. The trainer is our viveka, our discriminating intellect." The lecturer … read more »
The Aim of Life: A Discourse on Guru Pūrṇimā
A discourse on the aim of life and the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."One seed of the cherry, when it grows and fruits come from this one seed, thousands or millions of seeds will be produced... Similarly, the one Paramātmā, one Ātmā, and from that radiance can multiply in … read more »
The Aim of Human Life
A satsang discourse on the aim of human life and spiritual practice."Human life is passing between tarka and vitarka, argument and questions and arguments. This question will not be answered; it doesn’t matter how many arguments you have." "Time is mighty and time is priceless... No one … read more »
Rajasthani bhajan evening
The beauty of devotional bhajan chanting.Bhajans are spiritual songs. Kirtans are repetitions of Gods name, again and again. Mantras liberate and satisfy our mind. Dohas are poems which gives answers to questions. While chanting bhajans, in our body, mind and intellect, … read more »
We have every possibility in us
A satsang discourse on spiritual strength and inner potential, framed by a Hanuman Jayanti celebration."Everybody, everything is here. But that āvaraṇa, that curtain of ignorance which hides the reality within ourselves... it keeps it from us, perhaps until we are responsible enough to be aware of it." "The approach of … read more »