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Withdraw your Senses
External sounds and events do not inherently disturb; disturbance arises from personal liking and disliking.Withdraw the senses and merge with the inner sound to find peace. Mental modifications are in constant flux, making it difficult to remain fixed in a state of higher knowledge. Even with dedicated practice, underlying fears … read more »
The Essence of Mantra and Discipline
The essence of spiritual practice lies in authentic mantra and disciplined resolve.Mantra initiation must come from an authentic spiritual lineage thousands of years old, not from a self-made master. All are instruments; to declare oneself the master is to be lost. Do not imitate the external form … read more »
Follow the Guruvakya
The essence of spiritual discipleship is to follow the teacher's instruction, not to imitate their personal habits.I observed my disciples growing beards, assuming they should mimic my appearance. I clarified they should not adopt such external forms unless they wished to. A disciple expressed relief, having mistakenly believed imitation was required. My … read more »
The Essence of Rakṣā Bandhan
Rakṣā Bandhan addresses the universal human need for security and harmony.It originated from a time of distrust, particularly to protect women. Initially, humans lived in a peaceful state known as Rāmrājya, where borders did not exist and people lived as one family. Greed eventually arose, leading … read more »
Happy Raksha Bandhan
Rakṣābandhan is a ceremony for protection and security, especially for women.It originated from a need for safety in times of human distrust. Initially, there was an era of Rāmrājya, a harmonious kingdom without borders where people lived freely and happily. Greed later arose, leading to the … read more »
The Human Dharma and the Spiritual Path
The human duty is to use our intellect for discernment and to protect all life.We are blessed to be born human, possessing intellect for judgment and duty. This human dharma is a responsibility to love and protect all creatures, not discriminate. Our first fortune is this human birth. The second … read more »
Rich and Poor
True richness is found in our human birth, not in external wealth.We are blessed to be born with a healthy human body, possessing hands, legs, eyes, and intellect. This is our fundamental wealth. Being rich or poor is a state of mind. A person with billions may … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (6/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 4th 2009.
How to control the Citta Vritti (meditation with pranayam)
A guided meditation on breath awareness and the selective observation of thought.Sit straight with hands on knees, eyes closed. Inhale and exhale through the left nostril, observing the abdominal breath. Be a witness to the mind's modifications. Collect all thoughts and select only the important ones. Reject … read more »
The Path of Vairāgya: From Attachment to Universal Love
The yogic path examines consciousness from stone to cosmos, revealing life and energy in all existence.Ancient seers researched astrology, palmistry, and the interconnected life of 8.4 million creatures. They understood that violence in any form returns as karmic punishment, making non-violence—universal love—the central path. Attachment, or rāga, is the root of … read more »
Convert your attachment into Love
The path is defined by attachment (Rāga) or detachment (Vairāgya).Vairāgya, or non-attachment, is essential for spiritual progress and cannot be realized without sacred company (satsa g). Attachment is the root of selfishness and all suffering, creating duality where universal love should reside. A story illustrates … read more »
The Precious Human Life: Awakening from the Prison of Attachment
The human life is a precious chance to awaken from the prison of attachment and realize the Self.Our consciousness is a jungle of restless thoughts, which Patañjali teaches to calm. Attachment to "my" things, people, and ideas creates a terrible inner prison, while detachment brings freedom. We must respect all life, including trees, … read more »
Laziness
The human life is uniquely precious, and laziness is the thief that steals it.This opportunity for God-realization is rare, while worldly relationships are common across countless lives. The soul has slept through many existences, wasting the invaluable time given in human form. Time is life itself, more precious than … read more »
Control your Thoughts
Mastering thought is essential for spiritual practice.If you cannot control your thoughts, you cannot meditate. You sit in meditation, but your thoughts run elsewhere, like to your garden or home. Your physical body is in one place, but your feelings are with … read more »
Surrender
Complete surrender makes you an instrument for the divine master to act through.True spiritual life begins with total surrender of self-will, intellect, and possessions. When this happens, the divine master takes over and you become merely the instrument. You must let this inner master speak. Feeling this presence … read more »
The Pollution of Perception and the Path to Mastery
The pollution of perception obstructs mastery.Negative speech enters the ears, creating tension and restless thoughts that cloud consciousness. Slander spreads rapidly, unlike nourishing wisdom. All sensory input generates mental modifications. Sound and sight are primary causes of these disturbances. The sense … read more »
The Grace of Gray Hair and the Discipline of Yoga
The goal of yoga is the merging of individual consciousness into cosmic consciousness, ending suffering through unity and discipline.Gray hair signifies the wisdom earned from life's tests, a natural beauty superior to artificiality. True culture, now often lost, is found in living principles, not museums. Yoga is the disciplined path to this realization, requiring … read more »
Ahimsa and Discipline
The natural discipline of ahiṃsā reveals our separation from creation.Ancient sages lived in harmony, where animals felt no fear, drawn by the absence of aggression. Humans now radiate negative energy, making other creatures flee; we are not trustworthy. Ahiṃsā is the highest principle: non-violence. Anger, … read more »
A Month of Yoga and the Yogasūtra
This month's focus is the Yogasūtra and the path of yoga.Yoga is the universal principle uniting consciousness and creation, originating from the sound Aum. The ultimate goal is for individual consciousness to merge with the cosmic source. Many sages and incarnations have conveyed this truth through … read more »
Path of the Soul
The destination is one, and all paths ultimately lead to that single truth.Different masters created various techniques and paths according to different intellects, but all knowledge originates from one source. Great saints discovered the nature of the body, mind, and the soul's journey beyond death. They traced the … read more »
Practicing pranayama, Jaipur, India, (2/2)
Prāṇāyāma is a subtle and powerful practice for human well-being.Humans lead unbalanced lives, creating mental pollution and stress, unlike other creatures who live in harmony with nature. For this reason, the great sages researched life through tapasyā. Their findings in the Vedas declare that the … read more »
Practicing pranayama, Jaipur, India, (1/2)
Yoga is the science of uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness.This union is achieved through the eight limbs of Aṣṭā ga Yoga. The first two limbs, Yama and Niyama, establish ethical discipline and self-purification. Āsana provides a stable posture. Prāṇāyāma, the control of breath, is central … read more »
Celebration of Swamijis birthday
Human life is attained after countless births for three goals: attaining soul knowledge, performing good deeds, and devoting oneself to the Lord.A true life is lived for the welfare of others, dedicating every moment to these aims. The celebration of a birthday is a sacred Yajña, a wish for a long and healthy life dedicated to service. … read more »
Watering the Garden of bhaktas
"On the 9th and 10th July 2009, Swamiji made a short tour to visit our ashrams in Nipal and Bola Guda.In the villages, towns and cities on the way He was eagerly awaited by his bhaktas"
Shiva is universal
The human body and all life are profoundly influenced by the seasons and the earth's radiance.The greatest threat today is climate change, caused by human greed. This mental pollution creates physical pollution, leading to drought and suffering. If we had followed the prayers and instructions of ancient sages, this situation would … read more »
Gurupurnima satsang
Satsang recorded on the occasion of Gurupurnima Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram (1/2)
Evening satsang Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram,Jadan, India recorded on 6th of July 2009.
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (9/9)
Katha Pranam is a dynamic yogic practice influencing the entire being.This exercise complex trains the cardiovascular system and induces sweating. It moves all muscles, joints, and the spinal column, strengthening it. The practice influences inner organs, blood circulation, the hormonal system, and the subtle energy centers. … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (8/9)
Prāṇa is the life force connecting the individual soul to the Supreme.A thick curtain of ignorance, āvaraṇa, obscures this connection. Prāṇa sustains the soul within creation; its absence would paralyze the universe. This cosmic energy must be understood and used carefully, as every thought first reflects back … read more »
Satsaṅg with Moojī
Every individual has a mission; some live for themselves, but the spiritual aspirant lives for all.The spirit is the soul's radiance that enlightens the mind and controls the senses. A person living only for oneself has a limited source, like a water tank. The true source of strength and wisdom is … read more »
Work on your manipura chakra
To realize the fruits of your actions, cultivate endurance like a tree.A tree withstands years of storms and drought, developing inner strength. In yoga, work on the Maṇipūra Chakra. It holds jewels like wisdom and love, enabling peaceful action. It is the seed of consciousness, reflecting on … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (6/9)
Spiritual practice is about purifying the spirit, which is the radiance of the soul.Impurities from negative actions create layers over the soul, obstructing its light. These coverings are known as mala (impurity), vikṣepa (disturbance and doubt), and āvaraṇa (the curtain of ignorance). As long as these exist, divine vision … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (5/9)
Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 24th of June 2009.
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (4/9)
The five elements are life, and prāṇāyāma masters the vital energy within them.Prāṇa is more than oxygen; it divides into ten functions within the body. Fresh air and practice make these functions healthier. The practice harmonizes the brain's hemispheres, balancing emotion and intellect. A tool called a Yogadaṇḍa … read more »
The answer is within you
Follow your inner calling in work, not force.Initial interest in a subject often fades, leaving no love for the work; you must not continue but discover different talents. High qualifications do not prevent one from finding simple work beautiful, as with a doctor … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (3/9)
The blessed moment of meeting the Guru initiates a transformative spiritual journey.A profound inner search, marked by discontent with worldly offerings, culminates in a single vision. That first sight of the Guru penetrates deeply, instantly answering the soul's longing. The initial meeting is brief, yet the impression … read more »
The king of all Universe
You are the king of your inner world, and must balance the material and spiritual.The physical world disappoints, but the spiritual world within does not. You are the ruler of your mind and senses, yet often become their slave, losing your dignity. Do not be forced by outer pressures; follow … read more »
The Value of Spiritual Life and the Guidance of the Master
The value of a human life is realized through spiritual awakening and discipline.Only one who knows diamonds can price them; most humans are selfish and forget their worth in a "use and throw" society. Value is lost when gratitude is forgotten. Spiritual guidance is found in bhajans and … read more »
Meditate within your body
Meditation is an inner journey to discover the self within the body.The first step of true astral travel is to journey through the entire body. As in the universe, so is in the body; all qualities like happiness, peace, desire, and jealousy are perfectly arranged inside. Your … read more »
The Foundation of Spiritual Progress
The foundation of true knowledge is authentic spiritual texts and devotion.Seek silent retreat for practice. Yoga cultivates well-being and awakens love, which is devotion. This devotion extends to all creatures, not only to God. Service to all beings is service to the divine. Selfish love causes … read more »
Service to all creatures is service to me
True service arises from non-separation, not personal desire.Serving any being is serving God, for "I am that one, and that one is me." This connection is ever-present and known. A story illustrates the flaw of selfishness within service. A devoted disciple was sent … read more »
Morning program, Poprad, Slovakia
Yoga is for human well-being, accessible to all regardless of background.Health and happiness are universal, belonging to every person equally. The physical body and the elements are the same for everyone. Good health is a fundamental right for all. If internal conflict exists, it leads to … read more »
Evening program in Poprad, Slovakia
Yoga is the eternal path existing since before creation.Its ancient aims were Self-realization through union with the formless Brahman, the quest for physical immortality against the cosmic law of death, and the struggle for power. Spiritual techniques developed, with the most powerful being the … read more »
Morning practice with Swamiji, Poprad, Slovakia
This morning's practice creates harmony for the body, mind, and soul through physical postures and breath.Prepare your space and relax the body completely. Follow the guided movements, feeling the energy and circulation awakening within. Direct this energy consciously to any area of need, allowing the nourishment from your meal to transform … read more »
Lecture Tour in Slovakia, Poprad
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through harmony within body, mind, and soul.This practice is designed for human well-being and planetary health. The first principle is good health, which must be cultivated, not purchased. Nourishment comes in many forms: solid food, ideally a sattvic vegetarian diet; pure water … read more »
Lecture Tour in Slovakia, Spisska Nova Ves
Yoga is the ancient science of balance and unity for body, mind, and soul.The human being possesses immense dormant energy and higher consciousness, yet is also burdened by greed, anger, and ego. Human life's purpose is liberation, merging individual consciousness back with the Cosmic Consciousness. This is achieved through … read more »
Lecture Tour in Slovakia, Humenne
Karma governs action and result.Action is within one's control, but its result is not, shaping destiny across lives. This cycle of action and reaction creates disharmony within the soul. True harmony arises when one's environment is balanced. Belief does not … read more »
Lecture Tour in Slovakia, Presov
Yoga integrates physical, mental, and spiritual discipline for health and harmony.Human potential is immense, and inner states create outer reality. A healthy life and spiritual awareness are now awakening globally after a period of neglect. Yoga is an ancient science for this development, not confined to … read more »
Lecture Tour in Slovakia, Kosice
Yoga is the balancing, harmonizing, and unifying principle of existence.The universe began from infinite space, śūnyākāśa, filled with consciousness. This cosmic consciousness, Hiraṇyagarbha, expressed the divine will "I am one, I will multiply" through the sound Oṁ. Yoga means union, leading from balance to harmony … read more »
Weekend seminar form Debrecen, Hungary (3/4)
The path of yoga is discipline and practice.The individual soul originates from the Supreme Soul and will merge back, experiencing many lives between. Our existence is not only the physical body; great yogis have systematized its layers. Yoga begins with discipline, which must … read more »