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Yogic principles
Satsa g and an integrated yoga practice are essential.Never miss satsa g; it must hold the first place in life. Yoga is the universal balancing principle for the body, mind, and all relationships. Ancient scriptures describe yogic disciplines like trust, meditation, and compassion, which … read more »
Wisdom has no end
Reality exists independent of belief, like the sun shining regardless of opinion.Spiritual pursuit is often misdirected toward endless learning or the temptation of miraculous powers, which are illusions that divert from the true path. The direct realization of the Self and God-consciousness is the only essential knowledge; … read more »
Heart of the Saint
A saint is defined by a large heart, not external roles.I observed an elderly woman braving deep snow and cold to feed birds on a riverbank, a pure act of selfless karma. In the stark black-and-white winter landscape, a couple in a tiny hut demonstrated this … read more »
The God Consciousness
True spiritual progress unfolds through innocent devotion and grace.A farmer attended teachings without grasping concepts, yet faithfully requested a mantra. He initially saw the master as merely a bull, then a talker, a wise man, and finally a holy being. Through simple repetition and … read more »
Bhajan ĂĽber Satsang und Kushan
Every deed and thought is accounted for, returning to the individual according to its quality.Good and bad karmas both bind, though good brings positive effects. A liberated being still performs actions through the body, which functions continuously like a table gathering dust. Negative thoughts or speech about others draw their … read more »
The Light of Christmas: A Call to Purification and Unity
The spiritual light of holy festivals calls for inner purification and universal unity.Divine incarnations manifest for all humanity, not a single culture. Realization requires strict discipline to purify one's nature from passion, anger, greed, attachment, and ego. These inner enemies destroy years of practice when temptation arises. The … read more »
The Miracle of Prāṇa
The miracle of life is prāṇa, found in the inhalation and exhalation.Seek not in the external world of tension and competition, but within the peaceful breath. This prāṇa is the cosmic energy nourishing all living beings. Its regulation through prāṇāyāma is the core of yoga, enabling profound … read more »
The Four Principles
Teaching yoga is a profound act of selfless service.A teacher's effectiveness diminishes with self-interest, as they lose their essential quality and others' respect. The system's founders sought only human well-being, for human harmony dictates nature's harmony. The unguided human intellect is the planet's most … read more »
Money and Purity
The divine principle is to give first in order to receive abundantly from God.Human doubt leads us to rely solely on our own small efforts, which is like filling a pot with a spoon, instead of trusting in divine provision, which comes like a flood. The imagery of Lakṣmī … read more »
Ambitions and faithfulness
Ambition prevents success and destroys the fruit of spiritual practice.Without a Guru's grace and true faithfulness, efforts yield no result. Faithfulness is now lost, as minds ask "What do I get?" and thus miss its golden benefit. An unsteady, ambitious mind cannot achieve perfection. A … read more »
Beyond time and space
Time is a mental construct, not an ultimate reality.Our destiny stems from past deeds, yet we have forgotten this connection. In truth, there is no time; it is a product of the human brain. We invented the clock and its measurements. There is no … read more »
Gauri Shankar
The Mūlādhāra chakra is the earth element, preserving and giving birth to all seeds of destiny.This productive foundation daily generates new sprouts from the unconscious. The divine Śakti is the universal strength holding the cosmos, a consciousness beyond anatomical gender distinctions. Within each person exists both male and female energy principles, … read more »
Five chakras
Chakras are energy centers akin to dynamos; movement generates energy, stillness does not.This produced energy is not physical but influences the physical being, aiding senses and bodily movement. Each chakra is like a disc with two parts turning in opposite directions, awakening energy where they meet. These centers … read more »
It is the yogateacher's duty to treat everyone equally
The teacher's path requires equal vision and surrender.A teacher must see all students equally, without personal preference. Spiritual development occurs through the act of teaching itself. The protective mantra is "I am not the doer," signifying the Guru speaks through the teacher. Students … read more »
The key to success is the self discipline
A teacher must arrive ten minutes early and personally verify the room's condition.Do not delegate this essential duty to an assistant. Chronic lateness and lack of personal responsibility undermine discipline. An example from governance shows that enforcing punctuality transforms work and order. Discipline is the universal foundation for … read more »
Limitations of the yogateacher's knowledge
The key problem in teaching lies with the teachers, not the students.The difficulties are within ourselves. When a teacher realizes they are not teaching others but teaching themselves, things improve. Teaching is most joyful and beautiful because it reveals the capacity and the limits of one's own … read more »
If you throw dust towards the Sun, the dust will fall on you
The sun teaches through its nature.If you throw dust at it, the dust falls back on you; negative thoughts return as karma. The sun asks for nothing and gives endlessly; all creatures wait for its light and take as much as … read more »
Is the yogateacher a Guru?
A true teacher is recognized, not declared.A yoga teacher and a Guru are the same in essence, but the title of Guru is conferred by others, not claimed by the self. One who is truly great does not announce their own greatness, … read more »
What changes us money into?
The primary human occupation is collecting money, which is not inherently bad if used for universal welfare.Greed destroys the divine disposition, Śiva Bhāva. Its loss removes renunciation, then detachment, then wisdom. The life force of all this is devotion. Without it, the heart's ground dries completely, becoming a parched, rotten tree. This … read more »
Opening of the Yogateacher Seminar
Yoga is the complete source of life's meaning, happiness, health, and wisdom, found only through its divine science.Without the teachings, seminars, and presence of the master, success is impossible. This gathering is a profound privilege and responsibility for all students. The shared knowledge and love must be applied diligently in daily life for … read more »
You Are Not Lost
Disappointment arises from weak thoughts like "no one loves me," which further weaken you.Why should anyone love you? What is so special about you? Instead, ask if you love others. Do you even understand love? Cultivate motivation and independence. Do not compare yourself or think you have lost everything. … read more »
Our Eyes Are Given to See the Beauty of God
The aim is to see God's beauty and divinity, which is self-realization.We possess eyes to behold this divine beauty. A teacher, when offered a sightseeing tour, declined, stating he had seen many sights but now sought to see directly that which is within: self-knowledge. Therefore, your interest … read more »
Yoga is for All
Yoga is for all humanity, transcending man-made divisions.We are not born with a religious identity; these are constructs we created, and our suffering stems from these separations. The essential need is for universal love, respect, and tolerance. Yoga itself recognizes no such duality. … read more »
For Awakening of the Kundalini
Kuṇḍalinī awakening requires correct technique, not the psychological programs of self-made "half-gurus" which cause complications and nerve imbalance instead.True awakening is the arising of cosmic love, bringing initial clarity, calm energy, and relaxation. You cease feeling anger or nervousness. With eyes closed, you perceive inner light and reality, understanding your body as an instrument … read more »
Subconsciousness and Inner Functions
The subconscious is the storeroom for all life's sensory impressions, beginning in the womb where the mother's condition affects the child.A woman deserves lifelong respect and protection, not only during pregnancy. The mind functions between the conscious and subconscious, recording perceptions into the subconscious where they become desires. The intellect judges these desires; if unfulfilled, the … read more »
The Key to Succes Is Self Discipline
The path of realization requires two essentials: a firm decision and love for the practice.A practitioner's resolve must be unwavering, like an immovable mountain. The second necessity is love; without devotion to your practice, the goal is unreachable. Your practice is your God until realization is attained. Neglecting practice—mantra, meditation, … read more »
Story of a prince and Swami
A saint's true power is revealed not through miracles, but through his unbroken equanimity when tested.A prince sought a great saint known for his presence alone being a blessing. Riding through the forest, the prince encountered a man laboring on the road under the hot sun. The prince repeatedly asked the … read more »
The River of Love and Consciousness
The purpose of human life is to merge with the divine.We are blessed to be in this river of divine love and consciousness, which flows to the ocean of immortality. Every consciousness entering this river will merge into cosmic consciousness. Human life is given to know … read more »
Dead bodies
The presence of dead matter in the home creates negative energy, undermining family harmony.Modern society paradoxically avoids human corpses yet stores animal corpses in refrigerators for consumption. A dead body, whether human or animal, carries the same inauspicious energy. This pervasive negative energy is the root cause of domestic … read more »
Prolong your life through PRANAYAMA
Focusing on the breath reveals the color of your prāṇa, which diagnoses health and predicts future illness, like an internal weather station.This quality can also foretell the time of leaving the body. Such perception is either a divine gift or achieved through practice. Your breath is your most precious life credit; prāṇāyāma saves it by slowing respiration. … read more »
Ancestors
Our connection to ancestors is fundamental, not merely sentimental.Families are bound by a love that transcends generations, forming a joint capital. Modern fragmentation, like seeking separate homes or divorce, severs this and causes widespread suffering. This rupture represents a loss of ancestral guidance and … read more »
Explanation of bhajans SUNO RE MENA and SUNO RE SUVA
A symbolic dialogue teaches that worldly joys are fleeting, while spiritual practice leads to eternal union.A parrot couple in a beautiful park shares daily spiritual discourse. The male advises the female that sensual pleasures are a poisonous, temporary mirage compared to the immortal nectar of divine connection. He warns that death … read more »
Janmasthami - incarnation of Lord Krishna
The incarnation of Kṛṣṇa is universal, meant for the entire planet.Kṛṣṇa is the complete incarnation representing the entire cosmic consciousness. He manifests through divine power in every age to protect righteousness and the devoted, to dispel ignorance and destroy evil. The specific birthplace of a saint … read more »
Desires
Desires arise from circumstance, yet their fulfillment rests with destiny.We strive, then seek divine aid, attributing outcomes to blessing or our own failure. A story illustrates this. Two thieves promised Lord Śiva a human head for success in theft. Their own desire formed this vow. … read more »
Swamiji's speach at the 3rd International Youth Peace Conference
The foundation for a happy future is a complete family and spiritual education.Father and mother must stay together for the children's happiness. Giving children too much freedom and material things leads them astray; they need love and wisdom, not toys and money. Culture is essential to human life, … read more »
SAT SANATAN DHARMA - The True Ethernal Religion
There is only one eternal religion, which is our duty to realize our union with the divine.Originally, gatherings were in temples, not churches, but all places of worship are equal. This one religion is Sanātana Dharma, the eternal principle uniting all creation. Teachings delivered through human incarnations, like those of Kṛṣṇa or … read more »
Instructions for bhajan singers and bhajan CETANA KA CILKA SVAMI NE
The practice is a call-and-response rhythm that builds clarity through disciplined waiting.A main singer provides a line, and the group repeats it in unison. After this, there is a deliberate pause where only the instrumental notes are played, allowing for absorption before the next line is introduced. … read more »
Do a good karma - Begin with organic food
The highest principle is non-violence, which means protecting nature.Destroying nature with chemicals is the greatest violence. Good karma is advising ecological, organic cultivation. Choose organic food; it supports health and can bring prosperity, as shown by one student's success. We support each other in … read more »
Speciality of the Vajrasana
Vajrāsana is a posture of cultural dignity and physiological harmony.It aligns the body's subtle channels, balancing the solar and lunar energies within. The pose straightens the spinal column effortlessly, enhancing oxygen intake and circulation. This alignment relaxes the heart and digestive systems, promoting efficient function. … read more »
Q&A - Don't avoid the Satsang
The sign of ignorance is believing one is too advanced for satsa g.Swāmījī gave a clear sign to such disciples: they are highly developed and need not attend. This development is in ignorance, making the thinking mistaken. Regardless of your degree of development, you should go. This question … read more »
Swamiji's message for the Rakshabandhan day
Rakṣābandhan is an ancient festival for societal peace and overcoming conflict between male and female.It began to counter discrimination against feminine power, emphasizing respect and protection. This love signifies harmony, peace, and understanding, not merely physical love. The festival is a universal duty for males to protect the dignity of … read more »
Rakshabandhan - Day of Girls
Raksha Bandhan is a festival for protecting mental tendencies and developing self-respect.The ritual involves tying a protective thread, signifying a brotherly duty to offer protection and help. This bond is for siblings and can extend to others, but it must be genuine. Using it as a trick … read more »
One Miracle
The spiritual path requires a guide.Without a true guide, one cannot find the narrow path; attempting to ascend alone leads to a fall. Spiritual practice is a gradual, lifelong process of slow progress designed for normal life, where one can achieve … read more »
Hara Shakti
The Hara Shakti is the life force energy generated in the Manipura chakra, governing immunity and vitality.A strong Hara Shakti fortifies the immune system and fights all illnesses, acting as a protective warrior against invading infections. When this energy is weak, immunity declines and profound fatigue sets in, indicating improper chakra function. … read more »
Our Partner is PARABRAHMATMA
Surrender is the art of being shaped by the Divine.Like clay surrendering to the potter, we must allow ourselves to be formed. The clay becomes a priceless masterpiece after being worked and fired. Your ego will resist with negative thoughts, making you like an iron … read more »
The Significance of Vajrāsana
Vajrāsana is a foundational posture with profound physical and spiritual effects.The pose is named for the Vajranāḍī, a primary energy channel ending between the big and second toes of each foot. Sitting in Vajrāsana stimulates this channel, which connects to higher brain centers, promoting immediate mental … read more »
Yoga - healthy way of life
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness.It was misunderstood, then associated with hippies and drugs, and labeled a sect, but truth prevails and it is now a global part of life. Modern life creates loneliness, but yoga fosters connection and solves life's … read more »
Learn to endure
The seeker endures the paradox of truth and worldly life.We learn that Brahman is truth and the world is unreality, yet we live in a physical body composed of five elements. This body experiences hunger, thirst, anger, and desire, putting us to the test. With … read more »