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The infinite love and blessing of Vishwaguruji
The Guru is the only one near God and understands all.You are all brothers and sisters. God has done everything well, providing this space. The Guru is the highest and will do everything. God resides within you; your true nature is happiness. The beautiful pillars signify … read more »
Organic farming in Netherlands
A farm's journey from industrial production to living in harmony with nature.The operation shifted from unprofitable mass cultivation to a diverse, organic system. This includes greenhouses using rainwater and biological pest controls. A large food forest integrates vegetables, fruit trees, and nitrogen-fixing plants. The focus is on … read more »
Food is Prashad
The path to merging individual consciousness with the Supreme involves purifying prāṇa through sound, food, and selfless action.Sound originates where prāṇa and apāna meet. Through breath retention, pure prāṇa ascends to merge with cosmic consciousness. Food profoundly influences body, mind, and consciousness. Consume sattvic food ethically, taking only leaves or fruits without destroying … read more »
I am Atma
The awakening of consciousness and Kuṇḍalinī Śakti is the path to self-realization.Yoga is the primordial principle harmonizing space and consciousness, not merely physical postures. From the cosmic sound Oṁ, vibration created the elements and all life. The human body mirrors the universe, containing 72,000 energy channels. Three … read more »
Shabda sanchalan kriya
The unlimited sound, Anāhada Nāda, is the cause of the universe.Each individual and every cell contains a universe. A self-realized one declares the entire creation exists within. Every thought is a universe, appearing and disappearing like a bubble. The heart chakra, Anāhata, is the essential anchor … read more »
Five steps of practising mantra
Mantra is the core of spiritual practice.Life itself is a mantra. Initiation provides the mantra's principles and marks a step toward enlightenment. You must become one with your mantra, feeling it resonate through your being, replacing anxiety with certainty and awakening spiritual … read more »
Meditate with a Spiritual Purpose
Meditation is a spontaneous state of silent stillness, not a commanded act.It arrives naturally when one lets go of ambition, expectation, and unnecessary thoughts, much like sleep. What is often practiced—concentration on breath or body—is merely technique, not true meditation. The ancient Ṛṣis discovered this state and, … read more »
Mantra and meditation
Meditation faces inevitable disturbances from the three fires of existence.The world is inherently active, born from sound, and filled with thoughts connected to our latent impressions. These disturbances are categorized as ādhibhautik (from creatures), ādhidaivik (from energies and illness), and ādhyātmik (from within). They are … read more »
Be a candle of wisdom
The inner light is the divine spark within all beings, manifest through the chakras.Missionary work creates restlessness; let each believe as they do. Each person carries a tiny light of God, not to be a prophet but to enlighten the world. Darkness cannot remove darkness; only light can. This … read more »
Enter into the Atma Gyana through Love
The Anāhata Chakra is the center of the self and divine love.Kundalini awakening is the awakening of wisdom, happiness, contentment, and bliss, not physical symptoms which indicate psychic problems. This energy supports the ascent through the chakras. The Atma is the universal Self, already liberated and beyond … read more »
Kundalini requires inner purity
Our goal is to reach home, to God, in unity.We mistakenly build our lives as permanent houses, but we are only guests. To find direction, constantly attend Satsa g; a single word heard there can provide new motivation, like rain on dry plants. Many are … read more »
Kundalini is love
Kuṇḍalinī is the cosmic power of divine consciousness and its awakening.The universe is composed of layered spaces, from the space within a vessel to the space of consciousness and the cosmos. All originated from Śūnyākāśa, an empty, inert space that is like a womb containing divine … read more »
You are immortal and eternal
The world's conflict demands dialogue, tolerance, and compassion.Yoga is not merely exercise but living in harmony, aiming for union of the self with the cosmic Self. This Ātman is immortal, indestructible, and dwells within all. Ignorance veils this truth, creating fear and insecurity. … read more »
Soul and Atma
The true Self is the universal Ātman, distinct from the individual soul, which is a mixture of that pure Self and accumulated karma.Every soul is a unique collection of past actions, yet the underlying Ātman in all is identical and perfect. Our journey is the soul's longing to realize its true nature as that ocean of consciousness, overcoming … read more »
Ten pranas of the manipur chakra
The Maṇipūra Cakra is the city of jewels and the seat of the prāṇas.Hindu mythology presents three primary divinities: Brahmā the creator, Viṣṇu the sustainer, and Śiva the liberator. Viṣṇu resides in the fire principle, which coexists with water, the ocean of nectar and life. From Viṣṇu's navel emerges … read more »
Yoga burns away karma
Sādhanā requires perfect technique and discipline, like following road rules to avoid an accident.The human body is an engine requiring sāttvic nourishment, not worldly fuel. The Maṇipūra Cakra is the vital center where prāṇa and apāna unite and where the soul enters; it is the seat of Hara Śakti, … read more »
The shapes of God
The mythological image of consciousness begins with Ākāśa, infinite space, which is the eternal element and our true Self.Ākāśa is the unlimited space where all limited experiences and movements occur. Our consciousness-space, Chidākāśa, stretches with our experiences, yet the underlying space itself does not move or change. God is understood as this omnipresent, formless … read more »
The Vishuddhi Cleanses from Toxins
We are exploring the Satya-Yuga, the golden age of truth, and the Viśuddhi Cakra.There is only one truth: Brahman, the Supreme consciousness. Our individual soul, the Jīva, is bound by karma and dharma, the cycle of birth and death. Buddha attained enlightenment through perfect practice of non-violence, Ahiṃsā, and … read more »
We got from Vishwaguruji pure knowledge
The knowledge received is pure and requires deep, patient digestion, not quick consumption.Revisiting teachings reveals new understanding as one changes through practice. Writing, especially transcribing mantras slowly, deepens absorption and calms the mind. Respect for sacred texts is essential, as the value one assigns dictates the benefit received. … read more »
Use your common sense!
Discern the true Guru's word from personal or misinterpreted statements.A teaching given to one individual in a specific context is not a universal command for all. Many use the phrase "Guru Vākya" to enforce personal wishes or to blackmail others, which is a misuse. Common … read more »
Guru is leading us to the enlightenment
The necessity of a guru is absolute for enlightenment, even for one born with all scriptural knowledge.A disciple must pass the guru's test through unwavering devotion and obedience, surrendering all judgment. True focus is maintaining inner steadiness amidst all external circumstances, whether a festival or a threat. Enlightenment reveals the world as … read more »
From darkness to light
The Guru is the light that dispels the darkness of ignorance.To bow before the Guru is to accept this illuminating light into the heart. The Guru builds both the stone temple and the inner human temple. The divine energy from the Guru enters through the crown … read more »
We should turn again to God
The world faces natural calamities and familial discord, marking the difficult nature of Kali Yuga.To navigate this, one must first find inner protection and balance. The primary practice is turning inward through meditation and sincere prayer, not outward ritual. Different family members may worship different deities, yet harmony prevails through … read more »
Webcast from Hamburg
Yoga is a complete knowledge for body and consciousness, originating from the primordial unity.The practice is for daily life, leading to health and bliss through the awakening of our inner energy systems. The origin is Śūnyatā, a state of nothingness, from which the one declared, "I am one and … read more »
System of the chakras and the sound
The Ājñā Chakra is reached through the foundational energy of the navel.Crossing into this chakra is difficult, as the ego arises at every border between states of being. Lower emotions can pull consciousness back down. All paths are correct, yet all beings share a common root. For … read more »
The wisdom of Chakras
The mudrā of joining the index finger and thumb symbolizes the union of the individual soul and the supreme consciousness.This gesture brings peace and relieves mental restlessness. Research in European hospitals and rehabilitation centers shows it provides relief. The three remaining fingers represent the three guṇas: purity, restlessness, and inertia. One must rise above these … read more »
Speech and communication
The universe is created from sound, and our speech is a powerful creative force.Life is constant communication. The fundamental element is Vāk, meaning both speech and the underlying substance of reality. Modern science and the Vedas agree the universe consists of matter and energy, which are interchangeable with sound. … read more »
Practising for harmonizing Manipur chakra.
Concentrate on the body to awaken the Mūlādhāra, Svādhiṣṭhāna, and Maṇipūra chakras, developing immunity through the navel center.Locate the pulse at the navel by applying deep pressure. Raise the corresponding leg or both legs based on the pulse's location, maintaining a height of thirty centimeters. This action balances the prāṇa and apāna energies … read more »
Lecture of Vishwaguruji
The practice of a peace mantra and specific techniques manage stress.Peace is a universal condition perceived through sound, which originates from the navel and pervades existence. Stress arises from fear, not merely work. Its external causes enter thoughts and mind. Meditation is essential but often disrupted … read more »
Everything is created by sound
Yoga is the union and harmonization of body, mind, and spirit.The ancient wisdom of the Vedas reveals that creation emerged from divine sound, the primal resonance of Aum. This sound manifests as light and then as the entire cosmos, including the human form. The body is … read more »
Who is the real Master?
A mudrā unites individual and supreme consciousness, while its three extended fingers symbolize the three guṇas to be transcended.Tamas guṇa is laziness and inertia, draining energy; it is countered by reducing diet. Rajas guṇa is restlessness and anger, generating heat. Sattva guṇa is balance and purity, yet one must ascend beyond all three. The … read more »
How to get freedom
Jaya is a selfless blessing and victory over negative energy, bringing harmony and awakening the Maṇipūra Cakra through its resonant sound.We are all caught in the net of worldly illusion, prapañca, which is the endless cycle of problems and restlessness. To seek freedom, one must actively call for help, as illustrated by the person in a … read more »
Nadis and Chakras - energy channels and centers in the body
The subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the three primary nāḍīs, symbolically represented as sacred rivers.The 72,000 nāḍīs channel energy, with Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā being paramount. These correspond to the Ga gā, Yamunā, and Sarasvatī rivers. Their confluence symbolizes union and higher consciousness. Harmonizing these energies through practices like … read more »
The five bodies - koshas
The human being is composed of five sheaths, from the physical to the blissful.These layers are the Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya Kośas. The first sheath is the body of nourishment, sustained by food which is life itself. The second is the sheath of vital energy, gained from … read more »
Ujjayi Pranayam
A guided practice of Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma integrates breath, awareness, and movement.Begin with a personal mantra and breath awareness through a specific nostril. Practice the Ujjāyī technique with a focused breath pathway between the navel and the eyebrow center, feeling the cool inhalation and warm exhalation. This … read more »
The way Gurudev is teaching
True spiritual knowledge arises from practice and the Guru's grace, not from books or intellect alone.This wisdom flows through an unbroken lineage. The master, like a tree, provides shelter without seeking followers. Many practitioners are lost because they lack a true master or fail to follow instructions. Mere theory is worthless … read more »
Twelve petals of the Anahat Chakra
The Anāhata Cakra is the heart's divine sky, the principle of the limitless self within.The self is like the sky, divine and within, yet perceived as separate, creating duality where reality disappears. The heart unites where the dividing intellect creates mental pollution. Its twelve petals open during the Brahmamuhūrta before … read more »
We have to go through the five koshas
The five sheaths are layers covering the true Self.Life is a mystery, and we are unaware of our own life. To provide clarity, existence is described through five sheaths, not the self. The physical body is the sheath of nourishment from food and drink. … read more »
How should we face complications
The grace of the divine Guru makes all things possible.A story illustrates this: a Muslim man brought his blind son to the saint. The saint declared all faiths equal and used a plant's milk, harmful to the faithless, to restore the boy's sight through the … read more »
Concentrate all your energy on your aim
The path from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga requires spiritual education and strong families.Modern education pushes humans away from spirituality, and without it, we become like animals. Religion represents the universe's unchanging principles and develops our best qualities. We must respect our elders, as serving them is divine service. … read more »
How chakras are working
The journey with Kuṇḍalinī is endless because it leads to the endless Brahman.This divine energy guides us, but we must understand the structure of human emotion, mind, awareness, consciousness, intellect, and soul. These principles escort the individual existence to a certain border; then their duty is finished. Karma … read more »
Chakras and Tattvas
The chakras and their mantras are keys to harmonizing energy.Language divides, but truth unifies beyond it. Each chakra has a bija mantra: Sahasrara and Ajna share Om, Vishuddhi has Ham, Anahata has Yam, Manipura has Ram, Svadhisthana has Vam, and Muladhara has Lam. These sounds … read more »
The Divine Symphony: Sound, Chakras, and Consciousness
All creation resonates with divine consciousness.Science cannot replicate nature's design, evident in a single drop of blood. Every entity contains God's life; all creatures and plants are beloved children. Experiments show plants react to care and threat, and potatoes emit vibrations … read more »
The Prāṇa Body, Consciousness, and the Art of Living
The prāṇa body, consciousness, and the art of living are interconnected.Energy centers are spherical and rotating. The Sahasrāra at the crown is a primary center. Prāṇa is the vital force, with inhalation expanding the entire body and exhalation removing toxins. Prāṇa and apāna are the major … read more »
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
The path of truth is realized through mantra and inner transformation.Satyam is the ultimate truth, Brahman, which is Śiva. This truth is beauty and divine bliss, not a physical form. The world is an illusion, like water bubbles. Singing and mantra are calls to God that … read more »
Walk on the path of the truth
We face threefold afflictions: physical, divine, and spiritual.Our actions create pollution that returns to us. We owe debts to parents, ancestors, and the elements—fire, water, air, earth, and space—which sustain life. Mental pollution from greed is most dangerous. Problems follow the soul; you … read more »
Program from Vep - 9
The path to liberation is practiced through four essential sādhanās.The first is viveka, the discriminative wisdom above intellect. The second is vairāgya, detachment from all attachments. The third is realizing the six inner treasures: withdrawing senses from the external world, observing inner thoughts, and cultivating … read more »
Program from Vep - 8, Hungary
The Maṇipūra chakra is the jeweled city and foundation of our life, nourishing and balancing all functions.'Maṇi' means jewel or pearl, and 'pūra' means city. This center is the source of the nectar, the amṛta. We are like a pigeon with an iron ball chained to its leg, seeing the light but … read more »
Morning Satsang From London
This lecture details the Cobra pose for purifying the Svādhiṣṭhāna and Mūlādhāra chakras.The posture releases negative energies like pride and anger from Svādhiṣṭhāna without emotional involvement. It also strengthens the back, preventing common issues caused by weak muscles. The Mūlādhāra chakra stores unconscious past karmas and destinies from … read more »
Prana Is Essence Of Life
Prāṇa is the principal force in Brahmavidyā Kriyā.It is not merely air, but the vital energy sustaining all functions. A story illustrates this: the senses each claimed importance, but when prāṇa departed, the body died. There is cosmic prāṇa and active prāṇa that … read more »
Guruji Mera Amara Jari Le Aya
The Brahmavidyā Kriyā is a profound practice leading to spiritual awakening.Practitioners share initial experiences of energy circulation, heat, clarity, and vivid dreams, though some encounter confusion with the technique's directions. The practice is best done when rested and requires consistent, devoted application. It is a group … read more »
Foundation Of Life
Relaxation harmonizes body and mind, preparing one for knowledge.Consciously relax each limb and coordinate with the breath, observing the flow of prāṇa. Knowledge, or vidyā, is a power with dormant faculties in everyone. Like electricity or a knife, this knowledge can be used for … read more »