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Vibrations are expressions of sound
The universe is created from formless sound, Nāda, which manifests as all matter and consciousness.The first form from this formless sky is the Avyakta Puruṣa, characterized by bliss. This principle is mirrored within the human body as the five sheaths, from the gross physical to the blissful core. All transformation … read more »
Giving is a part of your life
The transformative power of satsang and self-knowledge is the true refuge.A hunter was convinced that his rifle brought sorrow through karma. He was given a mantra for prosperity, but it initially brought only anger and conflict to his home. Very few hearts can truly retain the … read more »
Evening satsangs from Jaipur Ashram
Consciousness becomes burdened when it chases external matter, which is its inert root.When consciousness serves that root, it cannot generate good thoughts or actions. If consciousness performs its own duty, then matter naturally follows. One must decide whether to be led by life, by consciousness, or by making … read more »
Evening satsang in Strilky ashram garden, disciples about Swamiji, Swamiji
True holidays are holy days spent in the divine presence.All worldly pursuits seek love and union but fall short of completeness. That completeness is found in the presence of the Guru, the embodiment of divine love and mercy. This love serves all, knowing our deepest … read more »
Weekend satsang in Novo mesto with Swamiji, Slovenia
Life's purpose is to realize divine consciousness and cultivate compassion.Human life carries an intuitive mission: to foster heart-to-heart connection, remove uncertainty, and create mutual understanding, love, and peace. The primary aim for many is to attain holistic health—physical, mental, social, and spiritual—to find contentment. Life … read more »
The Gift of Life: Blood Donation and Spiritual Service
The gift of life is found in selfless service, exemplified by donating blood.The ancient prayer "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ" means all should be happy and free from suffering. The most precious liquid in the world is blood; without it, one cannot live a day. Money cannot save a person … read more »
The Levels of Consciousness and the Nature of Mind
The mind operates between conscious and subconscious levels, managing impressions and desires.Our five senses gather information from the world, which is recorded in our memory. These impressions move from the conscious to the subconscious, where they can later emerge as desires or vāsanās. The mind is the … read more »
Life is a big journey
The purpose of human life is discovered by understanding oneself.Human intellect can be developed endlessly, yet humans are limited and have lost connection with nature. Life is governed by past and present actions, or karma. The present moment is most important, as it creates the … read more »
The Inexhaustible Treasure of Indian Wisdom
The inexhaustible treasure of Indian wisdom is found in its ancient scriptures.All modern scientific research is already declared within the Śāstras. The libraries of India contain a vast, ancient treasure of wisdom unmatched elsewhere. Yoga is the space, Ākāśa, containing consciousness; both are invisible and indestructible. From … read more »
Practice, practice, practice
The purpose of human life is self-realization, achieved through the practical path of yoga.Among countless creatures, the jīva obtains a human body, not for animalistic pursuits but to master negative qualities like hate and greed. This body is a temporary instrument. Modern life is unnatural, making people weak and … read more »
Satsang on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi
The sacred soil of this land and the dust of the Guru's feet are the supreme pilgrimage.The Vedas and Purāṇas sing that there are sixty-eight tīrthas at the feet of the Guru. Every village is a sacred site, for this soil is like sandalwood. It is a land of penance where divine … read more »
Evening satsang in Strilky ashram with Swamiji and Sadhvi Shanti Puriji
Swamiji's introduction of Sadhvi Shanti Puriji and her humanitarian projects in India
20 years of YIDL in Slovenia
The light of yoga brings knowledge for physical, mental, social, and spiritual health, uniting all beings.This ancient wisdom, shaped for the present, is a scientific system practiced globally. It began with a simple delivery of this divine message. The practice spread from dedicated individuals forming societies, growing like a tree from … read more »
Swamiji's public lecture in Brno, CZ
Yoga is the eternal principle that harmonizes the cosmic consciousness with universal energy.The universe is an endless manifestation governed by one supreme consciousness, Brahman. Human life is a rare opportunity within this cosmic order to realize the immortal self, the ātmā, which is identical to that supreme reality. … read more »
Morning lecture from Strilky with Swamiji
How to understand and improve spirituality and balance the inner changes
Live webcast from Martin, Slovakia
A community's strength lies in mutual support and continuous learning from everyone and everything.A long-standing community witnesses personal transformation. The challenge is to see the person as they are now, not as they were. People change, and clinging to past impressions pulls them backward. Forgiveness and allowing new chances … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
Satsang with Swami Gajanandji and Swami Jasraj Puriji, Strilky We are very quick to judge everything.It is not easy to understand the acts of the Guru. We do not know what all is behind of that. The Guru can transform the disciple. When the Guru gives you a really hard time, … read more »
Morning hours are golden hours
The purpose of human life is to achieve the highest spiritual goal.A river of divine blessings flows continuously. The capacity to receive it depends on the heart's spiritual readiness. One must collect and preserve this essence throughout life. Spirituality transcends all religions; it is the direct path … read more »
The Path of Bhakti and Guru Seva
The path of Guru Bhakti and Guru Seva is the way to spiritual fulfillment.A disciple should renounce personal ambitions but hold high spiritual ideals, exemplified by the complete dedication of the master. Serving the Satguru is the birthplace of supreme knowledge and the solution to every problem. Practical instructions … read more »
Special periods of Shravan Mas
The month of Śrāvaṇa reveals the path from the soul's cosmic loneliness to divine unity.The soul journeys endlessly through the universe, experiencing only pain, pleasure, and emptiness without direction or companionship. This mortal world is a field of karma. The human body is a precious vehicle to transcend this state … read more »
The best quality is to give
The celebration of Guru Pūrṇimā honors the Śakti principle and the light of the Guru.A fire ceremony was performed for Māṭājī, who received sannyāsa and whose samādhi rests near the āśram. In the world's polarity, both Śiva and Śakti aspects must be active for oneness. Māṭājī exemplifies the Śakti force—a … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 7
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram.Expression of gratitude towards the teacher from disciples.
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 5
A ceremonial invocation and worship establishes sacred connection through ritual and mantra.The assembly is called to order for pūjā, instructed to sit so all may have darśan. Salutations are offered to gurus, deities, and the earth itself. Purification is sought for all beings. Worship is performed with … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 3
The presence of saints is a priceless treasure that dispels ignorance and bestows peace.To be born in a sacred land where such beings reside is great fortune. The vision of a saint eradicates sins from many lifetimes. Their glory is boundless, for they are constant incarnations of the divine. … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 2
The disciple's offering must be precisely what the Guru requests.A revealed bhajan contains the rarest wisdom of śeṣa samādhi. When the ten gates close and one turns inward, samādhi arises naturally. The sohaṃ mantra is the means of ascent and the root. This knowledge is … read more »
Antyeshthi in honor of Holy Mataji Part 1
The mother's samādhi is established and the debt to parents and guru is paramount.A mother's compassion is simple and complete. Her samādhi blesses all. The debt to one's mother is profound and nearly impossible to repay, as she endures all hardship for the child. Even great saints like Śa … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
The disciple cannot comprehend the guru's actions, which are guided by divine wisdom beyond worldly judgment.A guru destroys a poor orphan's boat to save it from confiscation, allowing the boys to later profit. He repairs a crumbling wall in an empty house to protect a hidden treasure for future orphans. He … read more »
What is inside we do not know
The soul's journey is governed by past karma, and divine grace is essential for true knowledge.Only one who knows can know; the other cannot. A soul experiences all of life's pleasures and struggles according to its destiny. Receiving a Satguru is a great fortune. Those spiritually developed likely prayed before birth, … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 9
True wealth is found in grace and devotion, not in material possessions.A laborer earns little, yet a boss with money may lack respect. When a poor person arrives, they should be received with honor, for that is true wealth. The intention to serve is paramount, not the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/Part 8
The true Guru is the sole refuge across the ocean of worldly existence.Without the Guru's grace, one wanders in delusion and suffers through countless births. The mind remains restless and fails to awaken to truth. Fixing the consciousness upon the Guru's feet ignites the lamp of compassion and … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011
The true form of the Guru is the word itself.This body is worn to explain and guide beings, but both the Guru's body and the disciple's body must be left behind. The eternal, omnipresent Guru is Satya-Seṃ-Prakāś. The disciple's true form is the Ātmā, which … read more »
Juga Juga Jivo Maheshwaranand - Bhajan
This offering is a devotional service presented at the Guru's feet.This audio cassette is a form of service emanating from the Guru's divine presence and the ashram. It is an act of surrender and taking refuge. The presentation includes a bhajan for collective singing to garner … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 5
The supreme path is love, service, and the study of sacred scripture.Serving others through karma yoga is the fastest way for divine realization. The Bhagavad Gītā is the essential scripture for universal welfare, containing all yogic paths leading to liberation. It is the direct speech of the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 2
True knowledge and cultural saṃskāras liberate the human being.By birth, all are śūdras. Caste and character are formed by one's actions and impressions. Only one who attains Brahmavidyā is a true Brāhmaṇa. The Vedas describe four types of births for beings entering this world. … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 4
The true Guru is the immortal Word, the śabda, which is the essence of all reality.The physical form is a temporary instrument made by that Word to awaken beings. The disciple's true nature is the ātman, destined to merge into that śabda. Liberation is attained instantly upon meeting the true Satguru, … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration 2011/ Part 1
Gurupūrṇimā announcements are shared alongside spiritual reflections.A television channel will broadcast the entire program. Details for those attending in person will be provided. Prasāda is now ready for distribution. The discourse shifts to contemplative phrases. These phrases point to a state beyond … read more »
The Essence of Gurupūrṇimā
The essence of Gurupūrṇimā is the supreme importance of the guru.On this day, all practitioners pause to receive the guru's darśana and blessings. Serving the guru for a moment surpasses serving the divine for years. True fortune lies in taking refuge at the guru's feet, whether … read more »
In satsang all stress is released
The essence of satsa g is spiritual gathering for wisdom and release.Daily life brings struggles and stress from work and worldly disappointments. Coming together in satsa g creates a unifying and therapeutic atmosphere, like birds gathering at sunset. This gathering removes tension by contemplating life's true purpose: … read more »
Guruvakya can protect you
The power of blessing is the true nourishment for the soul.Bhajan is a blessing, or prasāda, from the wise words of saints. To receive blessings, you must become ready to receive them and follow the Guru's word, the Guru Vakya, for your protection. Discipline in practice … read more »
Yoga leads to oneness
Yoga is the singular path to oneness.All branches lead to the same unity. The Gopīs questioned the difference between yoga and separation, realizing both states ultimately return to one, yet unity brings bliss while separation brings sorrow. Historical ages emphasized different paths … read more »
We need Lord Ganesha
The glory of Gaṇeśa signifies the principle of pure intellect and the removal of obstacles.Beginning any endeavor by remembering Gaṇeśa is a universal protocol for success. Gaṇeśa is the lord of all elements and functions, symbolizing pure buddhi or intellect. This intellect, when filled with positive spiritual knowledge, is wisdom; … read more »
Mantra creates a beautiful mind
The mind is the basis of all human achievement, yet it is restless and demands constant nourishment.Humanity's drive to progress, seen in inventions like the internet, mirrors an inner desire to transcend limits. The mind's quality is perpetual activity; it is a field of thoughts, intellect, and emotions. Spiritual progress requires purifying … read more »
What makes me human?
The aim of human life is health and Self-realization.First, realize you are a human, defined by divine qualities, not just the body. This precious body must be cared for to achieve the goal of Ātmā Jñāna. Modern comforts create dependency, making humans unhappy and … read more »
The Unseen Helper
The Unseen Helper The true help is not from people, who are unaware.It comes from the unseen, the divine, which works through all things. This help is constant and ever-present, but we must be open to receive it. We often look for aid in the wrong places, seeking … read more »
Purna means complete
The aim of human life is to realize one's true, complete nature.All existence originates from Brahman, the singular, complete consciousness. Unrealized beings dwell in duality, which is ignorance, and from ignorance arises all suffering. The universe and its source are this completeness, or Pūrṇa. From Pūrṇa, only … read more »
Evening with Rajastan bhajan band from Jadan
Drink the nectar of devotion from the saints' cup.This gathering is fortunate, abandoning the unfortunate through the abundant grace found with the great saints. The compassionate Giver erases the burdens of lifetimes and bestows everything, teaching through direct experience. True devotion to the Lord … read more »
Blessing from holy mother
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal truth recognizing the one Brahman within all existence.This reality is described in the ancient Vedas. The world is changeable, yet every atom represents that divine light. Spiritual wisdom cultivates equal vision, seeing beyond form to the inner essence. All genuine religious paths speak … read more »
Mantra gives us peace
Mantra and bhakti create an inner peace that stabilizes all action.Pilgrimage shows collective devotion, but personal practice is an inner journey. A teacher's calm preserves a boxer's peaceful center amidst chaos; similarly, mantra maintains inner silence within life's disturbances. We cannot stop thoughts, but we can … read more »
The Awakening of Consciousness: Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras
The science of yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness.Yoga is the eternal balancing principle in the universe, not a religion or dogma. The cosmic vibration, declared as OM, exists within and outside us. Human life is a precious chance within the cycle of rebirth. … read more »