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Real relation
A spiritual talk on the nature of devotion and relationships."Therefore, if you make happy your mother, your father, your sister, your brother, your colleagues, your friends, or your house pet, that is your real relation." "If we do not have this in the world, then … read more »
Happiness
A discourse on the ten (and ultimately eleven) forms of wealth and happiness for a householder, drawing from Vedic wisdom."The first wealth, the first happiness, is good health." "The tenth is called peace—śānti. To live a peaceful life is not comparable to anything." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) explains a traditional list of worldly and spiritual assets … read more »
Renounce and enjoy
A spiritual discourse on the principle of renunciation (tyāga) for liberation."As Holy Gurujī said, 'Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice'—tyāga." "It is said this life is like morning water on the grass; very soon it will dry." The speaker explores the … read more »
Can we achieve realization?
A spiritual discourse addressing the universality of self-realization beyond monastic life."Liberation or self-realization is not bound to any monastic order. It is not bound to particular postures, a particular color, or dress, and so on." "Liberation comes, realization comes from the purity of actions, purity of … read more »
Stories from Puranas
A discourse on the Purāṇas and the nature of belief beyond intellect."Until you have read [the Purāṇas], you do not truly know anything." "If you were that mother who brought her dead child... and he gave it life, you would tell us so clearly, with that confidence: … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 2
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā and the Vyāsa Gāḍī."The seat of Ved Vyāsa is called the Vyāsa Gāḍī. 'Gāḍī' means the seat, and it is pūjanya—worthy of adoration, worship, and respect." "Today, especially, if you make a sa kalpa (resolve), it will come true. … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 3
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."In the times of the Ṛṣis... disciples would travel to them from across the world. For them, this arrival was one of the happiest days—the day of union." "Guru Pūrṇimā is the day, the time when … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang part 1
A satsang on Guru Purnima, water scarcity, and spiritual symbolism."You may be surprised to know that what you would call proper rain we last had seven years ago." "Pūrṇa is completeness... When our individual consciousness merges into the cosmic consciousness—that, for us, will be the … read more »
Spiritual New Year
A spiritual talk on the occasion of Guru Purnima."You offer all that you have done and practiced—the fruits of your sādhanā—to Gurudev. Then, you take a new vow, a sa kalpa, for the coming year." "You are the blessed ones, the happy ones, to … read more »
Brahman
A discourse on the indescribable nature of Brahman and the path to realization."The physical eyes cannot see it, nor can any indriyas know it; even our intellect cannot grasp what the Supreme is or how the Supreme is." "Therefore, through meditation and sādhanā, we must come to another … read more »
Ekadasi
A satsang discourse on the spiritual significance of Ekādaśī and the nature of sādhanā."Ekādaśī is a very important day dedicated to Lord Śiva, the eleventh day. This is the day when everyone prays and worships Lord Śiva." "Sādhanā is life. Through sādhanā we can be successful in our life. … read more »
Understanding
A discourse on the transmission of spiritual knowledge and the challenge of true understanding."The Master answers very clearly, but the question is whether the disciple understands clearly." "What you listen from me... and what you will understand, how you will register it in your memory, and then how you … read more »
Brothers and sisters
A discourse on the power of language and human relationships."In India, even a politician, when he begins to talk, will first say 'mātāo, bahanõ'—'mātāo' means mothers, 'bahanõ' means sisters—'bhaiyo,' the brothers, 'mitra,' the friends, and then he will give the lecture." "When I say you … read more »
Family relations
A spiritual discourse on foundational life principles, responsibility, and debt."We must return to family relations, build a healthy family system, and give good education to children. Children should know their responsibility." "Humans are born as protectors, not as distractors. Protection means not only physical protection … read more »
How do you get up?
A morning satsang on aligning daily life with spiritual realization."What I perceive in my meditation, I aspire to become one with. That is the sun, the ātmā. That Parampuruṣa is yourself." "How much of your daily life aligns with the instruction of the ṛṣis? How … read more »
Ahar, Vihar, Acar, Vicar
A discourse on the essence and prerequisites of spiritual practice (sādhanā)."A life without the capacity for sādhanā is senseless. Before beginning, one must have a clear vision and dṛḍha-sa kalpa—a very strong resolution." "Āhāra influences our life; our life depends on it. Therefore, a human should … read more »
Removing ego
A spiritual discourse narrating a lesson from the Rāmāyaṇa about ego and divine grace."Hanumānjī, with his nails, tore his chest; everything was bleeding, and people saw within his heart that God Rāma and Sītā were there, blessing him." "The ṛṣi said, 'Hanumān, bless Rāma, tell him the blessing from … read more »
Friendship
A spiritual discourse on the nature of true friendship."Dosti means: do means 'two,' and sati means 'the truthful.' It is when one who is walking on the path of reality or truth supports another to walk on the same path." "Lucky are they who … read more »
Pitras - Our Ancestors
A spiritual discourse on the Pitraloka, the ancestral realm, and human duties."Your children are responsible for freeing you from the Pitraloka." "It is your prime duty to perform all religious ceremonies according to your belief or religion... a very, very ancient way of praying for them." The … read more »
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Tattva of action (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse on understanding right action and true renunciation."If you can protect your dharma, your dharma can protect you. If you cannot protect your dharma, your dharma cannot protect you." "Renounce the pride of thinking, 'I am the doer.'... Your deeds should be free … read more »
Become a part of the ashram
A spiritual discourse on the power of the āshram for spiritual practice."Whatever you do there counts a thousand times more. If you do good things, it counts a thousand times more good for you." "Therefore, the holy place, the divine, is there where your Master is. Utilize … read more »
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Merger (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse using a bhajan's metaphor to explain the search for truth."Many days I was wandering here and there as a young girl. That girl is your śruta, your consciousness, or your cittavṛttis." "But finally I found Śrī Devpurījī, my beloved one, unborn, immortal. And so my … read more »
I greet God in you
A spiritual discourse on the divine vision of a God-realized being."For one who has realized God, what happens? Their gaze, their kindness, their love—becomes like God’s." "In every creature they see only one essence, and that is God. In every being here, they see only one … read more »
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God is Everywhere (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse on the paradoxical search for the omnipresent divine."We have God within us, but we think He is not here. That is why we sing, 'Do you want to come, do you want to come?'" "God is surprised that 'I am here and you … read more »
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Naham Karata - God is the Doer (from Upanishads)
A video featuring a continuous, meditative chant."Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda" "Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda Oṃ Saccidānanda" The video consists solely of the repeated chanting of the Sanskrit mantra "Oṃ Saccidānanda," representing the divine qualities of existence, consciousness, and bliss. There … read more »
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Be always alert (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse on awakened consciousness and selfless duty, illustrated by a teaching parable."Merely sitting, meditating, and reciting mantras is insufficient in this world. You must become chetan—awakened, alert, and conscious." "Therefore, when Gurudev has given you a duty, then your main concentration and your primary duty is to … read more »
Living from Guruvakya
A talk on the global reach and sustenance of spiritual teachings within the Yoga in Daily Life community."Yoga in Daily Life is very active in New Zealand—in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. They listen to Guruvākyas every day." "The only challenge is that they see me just once a year, and only for two … read more »
You can't take everything with you (from Upanishads)
A spiritual discourse on non-attachment and the transient nature of worldly possessions."What you are utilizing, what you think you are enjoying, is not yours forever." "God is the host, and we are the guests. If we destroy God's world, if we destroy God's creatures, then God will … read more »
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Purnamada (from Upanishads)
An introductory discourse on the Upanishads and a specific peace mantra."The Upanishads are the essence of the Vedas, representing the foundational teachings about life, God, the self, the Creator, the Source, Nature, the elements, mind, senses, consciousness, the soul, and the ātmā." "It is fascinating how … read more »
Protect life
A spiritual discourse on compassion and the shared experience of suffering between humans and animals."Imagine you have just given birth to a child, and immediately, someone takes it away. How would you feel?" "A mother is a mother; it does not matter if she is a human mother or an … read more »
What do you take with you?
A spiritual discourse on the importance of solitude, mantra practice, and remembrance of God."Everything is created from, and emerges out of, that sound. Everything is sound." "A life without the name of God passes like the life of animals. But we have many things in our lives, many burdens; … read more »
Asanas as meditation
A description of the morning spiritual practice and a critique of its textual presentation."According to Yoga in Daily Life, our practice of āsanas is itself a form of meditation." "Just as in a room where we have sat for a long time with the windows closed, we need to … read more »
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Meditation, part 1 (introduction)
A practical guide to meditation posture and the significance of chanting Oṃ."Meditation should be done while sitting on the floor with a blanket and one pillow under your buttocks. What is very, very important is that you should feel physically comfortable." "Oṃ is the origin sound of … read more »
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Meditation, part 2 (meditation)
A guided meditation for relaxation and body awareness."Withdraw from the external world for the time being, and come into this hall. It is a beautiful hall, with a very peaceful atmosphere." "Feel your body from the toes to the top of the head, … read more »
4 pillars of human society
A spiritual discourse on the four traditional aims of human life."Dharma Rakṣate Rakṣata—if you can protect your dharma, then your dharma will protect you." "Western society has altered it: out of the four, they kept only two principles—Artha and Kāma, money and desires. Dharma and Mokṣa … read more »
Self-inquiry meditation
A guide to the structured practice of Self-Inquiry Meditation for overcoming fear and achieving harmony."Through these circumstances, there are some people who do not feel comfortable in this world. There is anxiety, uncertainty, and a fear to exist that becomes a psychic problem." "So the first thing is not 'who … read more »
High standard of life and DHARMA
A spiritual discourse on universal happiness, dharma, and personal conduct."Joy is not a quantity; joy is a quality. The same joy which the ant has, the human has, or a big elephant has." "If you protect your dharma, then dharma can protect you. If you … read more »
About human fear
A discourse on the global human condition, fear, and the need for mental transformation."Fear is in every creature's existence... The world is created out of the mind. The world means the world where you are living—what kind of situation or circumstances are there. These circumstances are created by the … read more »
Soul, ego, qualities
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the soul, ego, and spiritual purity."The soul is not the Ātmā. The soul is a mixture of Ātmā and anātmā. It is the reflection of your divine self, created from the ego." "Spirituality means purity. The word spirituality means pure, crystal … read more »
Spirituality
A discourse defining the essence of spirituality."Spirituality means purity. The word spirituality means pure, crystal clear, spotless, pure consciousness." "Praying is not spirituality. Fasting is not spirituality. Meditating is not spirituality. These are ways to spirituality." The speaker clarifies that spirituality is … read more »
Viveka
A spiritual teacher narrates a parable about a yogi's moral dilemma to illustrate the nature of action, truth, and the inner self."Those who have seen the deer cannot speak. And those who speak and say that they have seen cannot see." "Our neck is under the saw. It doesn't matter which direction you move; it will cut." … read more »
Revenge
A spiritual discourse on the destructive cycle of revenge and the necessity of forgiveness."Therefore, Jesus said to follow one thing: forgiveness. Those who follow forgiveness are following the teaching of Jesus." "If you cannot forgive and you cannot forget, then you will suffer ever and ever and ever." The … read more »
Meditation for World Peace
A discourse on the universal applicability and benefits of meditation."Through meditation, those monks, priests, yogīs... attained long life and immense spiritual energy. They became a uniting instrument for society." "You can get rid of this every day. You put yourself in the position of the … read more »
Mind - Sun and Moon
A discourse on the symbolism of Haṭha Yoga and the subtle body."The moon is the principle of emotion, or water. Water is flowing; water is changing in the flow." "The sun here is the symbol of fire, the symbol of our activities, of taking decisions, and of … read more »
Wishing on the new moon
A spiritual discourse on the sanctity and practice of observing the new moon."When you see the first new moon in the evening, you shall greet it with folded hands." "After looking at the moon, you may repeat a mantra or any wish which you have; the wish will … read more »
World peace is in your hands
A spiritual talk using a parable to illustrate humanity's agency over world peace."Whether there will be world peace or not, it is in the hands of humans." "My son, whether the bird is dead or alive, that I cannot answer you. Because the life of the bird depends … read more »
Cosmic family
A spiritual leader addresses a gathering about the global community of "Yoga in Daily Life." "All our āshrams, no matter where they are, are your āshram." "All your yoga brothers and sisters... who are devoted to Mahāprabhujī's teachings and who are devoted to Yoga in Daily Life, are our family … read more »
Now is the best time to begin
A spiritual discourse using a parable to illustrate the necessity of spiritual practice amidst life's distractions."Either you teach your horse to drink amidst this noise, or you take your horse away thirsty." "Therefore, never wait for anything... we have to learn to exist in this noisy world, and we must learn … read more »
