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God Shiva. You are not poor, you are the richest.
The story explains why the world is mortal and the futility of seeking external approval.Śiva wears a garland of skulls from Pārvatī's past lives, which saddens her. She demands the secret of immortality. Śiva explains revealing it violates cosmic law, as this is a mortal world of cycles. He reluctantly … read more »
Purification and development of the spiritual consciousnes. The fountain of joy is withing you.
The fountain of divine bliss is found within.Every being seeks lasting happiness, not the temporary bubbles of material joy. True bliss is divine and eternal, residing within as the universal Ātmā, the unchanging reality distinct from the individual soul. This inner power purifies … read more »
20 years of Yoga in Daily Life in Slovenia
The Yoga in Daily Life system is a comprehensive science for holistic well-being and spiritual realization.This system, originating from Indian sages, was introduced to Slovenia following a pivotal meeting. It encompasses practices for physical, mental, and social health, aiming for environmental protection, world peace, and interfaith harmony. The teachings are now … read more »
The Light of Yoga in Slovenia
Yoga is a science for physical, mental, and spiritual health.It was brought to Slovenia two decades ago, kindling a light that has since spread nationwide. This system, Yoga in Daily Life, is ancient wisdom adapted for modern times, aiming for holistic well-being, environmental protection, and … read more »
In the dream of awakening
India, Winter 2004/2005.Report about the winter tour of Swamiji in India.
A Prayer for the Immortal Soul
Destiny is a mysterious and inescapable force.Humans cannot know the past or future, for such knowledge would bring unbearable tension. What unfolds is a play of fate, created individually yet often unavoidable. The story of Oedipus illustrates how one may try to … read more »
The Principles and Power of Sādhanā
Sādhanā requires perfect technique and discipline, following principles like a car needing correct fuel.This human system requires spiritual nourishment. The Maṇipūra Chakra is central; the body's manifestation begins there, and it is where the soul enters and prāṇa and apāna unite. It houses the hara-śakti, the life force governing … read more »
The Power of Faith, Surrender, and Satsaṅg
Faith, surrender, and satsa g are the pillars of spiritual success.A divine source fulfills the positive resolve of devotees and masters. One must not stop or change course amidst life's difficulties, or a precious opportunity is lost. Human life is a rare and powerful tool for … read more »
Purity in daily life
The soil of this land is sacred, and every child is divine.This body is a temple, and every person is a helper. Each child is an idol, a manifestation of the divine. All beings seek happiness; this universal principle is your true reality. Spirituality leads there through … read more »
Spirituality in daily life
Spirituality is the purity of our inner self, obscured by three obstacles.Mala is impurity in action and thought, like dust on a mirror. Mental pollution, often from money, leads to harmful deeds. Vikṣepa are disturbances—worries and waves of thought that hide our calm core. Reducing external stimuli … read more »
Healing powers within the body
Satsangs form Perth, Australia in March 2004.Includes "Healing power within the body","Prayer for the day" and "Svadhisthana chakra".
The Union of Consciousness: Yoga, Chakras, and the Human Journey
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through balance.The universe is an endless, conscious body. Within it, the divine will manifested as the sound Aum, from which the elements emerged. The human form is special due to its educable intellect. The physical body is … read more »
The Soil of Sandalwood
Meditation is the only way to the self and to God.Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, given by Lord Śiva, the first being, Swayambhu. In the beginning was endless space and the cosmic consciousness, Chaitanya, resting within it like a child. This formless … read more »
The Earth of Sandalwood
The earth and people of this land are sacred, infused with divine presence.Every child embodies the divine, and life's ideal is seeing every place as the abode of the Supreme. Your true nature is the cosmic Self, resting in the lap of the infinite. You have a universal … read more »
The Soil of Sandalwood
The soil of this land is sandalwood.Every village is a land of penance. Every child is a divine statue. This body is a temple. Meditation is spiritual nourishment for a healthier, happier life and to know thyself. The Vedas are ancient wisdom. … read more »
Kundalini shakti
The human system is mapped by 72,000 nāḍīs, fine channels for cosmic energy called Kuṇḍalinī Śakti.Each energy entry point is a chakra, akin to a reflex zone. Three primary nāḍīs are essential: Iḍā (mind, moon), Pi galā (intellect, sun), and Suṣumṇā (consciousness). Consciousness oscillates between waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Practice … read more »
Sri Swami Madhavananda Austria Hospital in Jadan
A hospital is a work of service born from a spiritual wish.This facility with 111 beds stands where no other like it exists, destined to benefit thousands. It contains all necessary departments, including a trauma center urgently needed on a dangerous highway. The building is nearly complete, … read more »
To be there
The difference between observing truth and immersing yourself in it is the difference between knowledge and realization.You can see pictures and hear stories of the Ga gā, but to dive in and feel the water is different. That is the difference between hearing a lecture and practicing the reality. To develop spiritually, … read more »
Devotion
The path of unconditional love requires surrender without conditions or questions.A devotional song illustrates this: to cross the ocean, you must become the leather of my shoes, and I will walk in them. Until love is present, you cannot understand this; when love is there, everything … read more »
Prana and Pranayama
Prāṇa is the universal life force, not merely breath but the essence animating all existence.Living beings are defined by possessing prāṇa. Human life is guided by fundamental inquiries into identity and purpose, leading to conscious living. Right nourishment is governed by principles of diet, environment, conduct, and thought. Āyurveda provides … read more »
Question about despair
Overcoming despair and understanding destiny's role.Modern life negatively affects consciousness, yet a path exists. Do not withdraw; engage with friends and discuss life. Read inspiring books on spirituality and healthy living. Reject suicidal thoughts entirely. After death, you experience the consequences … read more »
Improve your imunity system
Yoga can cure many diseases, but not infectious bacterial ones; for those, climate and specific nourishment are needed.Bacteria are everywhere, but a strong immune system prevents them from multiplying. Yoga practices strengthen immunity. Allergies indicate weak immunity, addressed through daily purification like neti and the six cleansing techniques. Modern nourishment, full of chemicals … read more »
Life is dear to everyone
Life is dear to all, and we fear the pain of death.An animal senses impending slaughter, and fear awakens in its body, triggering hormones that saturate its flesh. This fear does not die with the animal. When consumed, this fear enters the human body as energy, influencing … read more »
Lord Shiva
Śiva manifests in two primary aspects: as a functional deity within the Trinity and as the formless universal consciousness.In the Trinity, Brahmā is the creator of forms, including the human body, while Viṣṇu sustains and protects life. Śiva's role is to destroy negativity and grant liberation, or mokṣa. The second, higher form is Śiva … read more »
Sri Hanumanji's special day
The spiritual heir is not determined by blood but by the capacity for selfless devotion and renunciation to carry a master's message.God Rāma's own sons are forgotten, but Hanumānjī, the devoted servant, is remembered forever. Rāma entrusted Hanumān with staying in the mortal world to protect devotees, making him the spiritual successor. This blessing is only given … read more »
The Path of Kindness and the Flow of Giving
The foundation of dharma is kindness cultivated through non-violence and seeing oneself in others.True giving opens all blocks, allowing energy to flow for spiritual progress. Karmic accumulation begins with individuality and requires daily purification through prayer and meditation. Helping others in any form is essential service. "Do not do … read more »
Get it, gain it, realize it, receive it and give it
The imperative of spiritual sharing is a fundamental duty.Spiritual knowledge is not for hoarding; it must be shared. This sharing is the very purpose of receiving such knowledge. It is a debt to the tradition and a service to others. Keeping it to oneself … read more »
Svadhisthan chakra, Ljubljana
Public lecture about Svadhisthan chakra in Ljubljana, Slovenija in February 2005.
Kundalini, prana, nadis and chakras
Two satsangs from Perth, Australia, March 2004 (kundalini, prana, nadis and chakras).
Instructions for the yoga teachers
Guidelines for yoga teachers are established.Arrive 15 minutes early; helpers 20 minutes early. No incense or candles in rooms for beginners; one small candle is permissible only if wax doesn't spill. No altar or pictures until a student reaches the fifth … read more »
Atma Chintan, Atma Anubhuti and Atma Bodha
Vedānta is the essence of the Vedas, distilled into the Upaniṣads and texts like the Bhagavad Gītā.The core practice is Ātmā Cintan: affirming "I am the Ātmā," not the body, senses, or mind. This begins the process of detaching from all identifications. The next stage is Ātmanubhūti, a direct experience of the … read more »
Activities of Yoga in Daily Life
The work extends beyond yoga practice to encompass education, healthcare, and cultural preservation.A central project is a unique building for multicultural and elder education, addressing a modern lack of parental wisdom. Chambers within it honor various world cultures, promoting unity. The Jñānaputra scholarship program supports hundreds of children … read more »
Sanathan Parampara
Yoga is the divine light of the spiritual lineage originating from Śiva.Śiva is the self-manifested source, the first principle from whom all sciences, including yoga, mantra, and creation, flow. Different practitioners and saints, like travelers from various places heading to one destination, have described this path through … read more »
Shakti Peetha
The new year begins with the establishment of the Divine Śakti.The calendar changes with the new moon of Chaitra, marking Śakti Pīṭha Sthāpanā. Śakti is the unifying power in every atom, from engines to electricity. One must know how to handle this power. Our lineage is … read more »
Inner climate changes
The true climate change is within human consciousness.The term "greenhouse gases" is incorrect; it should be "glasshouse gases." The solution is not political but individual, found within the human heart. Mental pollution creates the inner heat. Sustainable development must begin within the human … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life Lineage
The guru lineage of Yoga in Daily Life.Presentation of YIDL.
Unity in Diversity
Yoga in Daily Life is a system for holistic well-being and global harmony.It is practiced worldwide for physical, social, mental, and spiritual health. The organization engages in extensive humanitarian work locally, nationally, and internationally. It supports diverse communities, from those with special needs to multicultural events. International projects … read more »
The Awakening of Inner Potential
Humans possess a unique intellectual capacity and an even more miraculous inner potential, hidden from most.Awakening this potential—the Kuṇḍalinī—means awakening inner knowledge and consciousness. This occurs when the cosmic energy within the body is purified and directed upward. This same energy pervades the cosmos and accumulates in the body at vortices … read more »
Kundalini and Chakras
Two satsangs from Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004.The second part includes "The nadis", "The chakras", "The consciousness - Chitta", "The mind - Mana". The first part includes "The 5 Koshas", "The 10 Indrias", "The Mind", "The Nadis".
How to develop the spirituality while living in normal life?
The path to spiritual realization is possible within a normal, worldly life.The key is understanding true renunciation and enjoyment. Worldly pleasures are temporary and bring more suffering than joy. The ultimate enjoyment is inner contentment and peace, which comes from detachment, not possessions. Renunciation means selfless giving … read more »
Time will not wait for you
Time is the most precious diamond of life, constantly flowing and never returning.Do not waste it in gossip or idleness, as even animals pass time thus; for humans, this is a great sin of disrespect. Your heart is a temple that must be filled with meditation and mantra … read more »
Accept the changes
Change is ever-present in body, mind, and life.Your happiness or unhappiness depends on whether temporary changes seem favorable. The world appears according to your mind's projection. True wisdom is accepting your own ignorance and seeking solutions within. Ego is a vast ignorance that … read more »
The white hair
Change is the constant reality of life, observed in the body and the passing of time.Grey hair is a natural and beautiful sign of a life fully lived, a mark of maturity to be accepted, not hidden with artificial color. Attempting to conceal this change is an act of pretense, distancing … read more »
Guruji in India in the 1990's
Sri Madhavananda in India in the 1990's (meditating, singing bhajans and talking about spirituality).
Anahat Chakra
Public lecture about Anahat chakra in Zagreb Croatia in April 2007.
Spiritual significance of the white elephant
To see or dream of a white elephant, the śvetāravat, is a profound spiritual event.It is the chariot of Brahmā, and such a vision can confer the benefit of fifty years of practice. I once dreamt as a child that a white elephant lifted me onto its head with its … read more »
What is in you destiny no-one can take
Trust in Providence, but understand your duty to act.A sculptor saw an ant in a marble block with a grain of rice and concluded God provides without effort. He stopped working, trusting he would be fed at home. His wife worried. Thieves, overhearing a … read more »
Authentic Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga in Daily Life is an authentic system to counter modern misuse.In this age, superficial imitation of postures leads to bodily deterioration. All yoga science originates from Śiva, to whom its copyright belongs. Observing chaotic practices in the West, where beginners performed advanced poses, revealed the need … read more »