In the home of the soul
Space builds beings, and beings build space.
A true ashram is a space for retreat and contemplation, enabling renewal of physical, mental, and social health. It fosters balance and leads toward self-realization. Yoga is the paramount method for this, requiring only the body, breath, and consciousness. It is the science of conscious movement and stillness, a road to original wholeness. A Guru is one who has cognized oneness, from which all arises and returns. Such beings live for others. The relationship between guru and disciple is supreme, pure, and meaningful. The guru's essence is what he is—Sat Chit Ānanda—and he serves to cure the disease of ignorance, which divides us from ourselves, others, and the divine. Sādhanā, the practice of yoga, is the source of strength to help others and ourselves. Liberation comes through knowledge and the Guru's grace.
"Yoga is the science and art of conscious movement. It is the science and art of conscious stillness."
"The essence of a guru is not what he says, not even what he does. The essence of a guru is what he is."
Filming locations: Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
DVD 171
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There is no end of learning
The ashram is heaven on earth, a place of immense energy where the Guru is always present in essence. A journey unfolds through divine guidance, not personal will. A trip to India for Guru Pūrṇimā was redirected by unseen forces, leading one back to the ashram family. Later, guidance came through a spoken sentence about Romania, which led to the establishment of an ashram there through inner instruction, not conversation. A pilgrimage to holy sites in the Himalayas was similarly guided, with paths clearing miraculously to allow darśan. In all endeavors, the Guru's direction is for self-learning. Yoga is a path to discover who one is. Scientific research into modified prāṇāyāma, inspired by the Guru's words, later fostered a university collaboration and a successful public yoga event, where a protective cloud appeared as a sign.
"With our yoga in daily life, it is not just āsana. It is a way to learn about ourselves and to look at ourselves."
"One sentence from Gurudev can change and influence so many things."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Sankalp Mantra
The practice of Śaṅkalpa Mudrā brings completeness to all physical, mental, and spiritual efforts. Perform it three times daily in a good posture. It serves your personal life, family, and work for society, done with awareness of unity with Brahman. This mantra and practice lead consciousness toward completeness, improving bodily functions and fulfilling actions. Preparation is key; a seed grows regardless, but proper planting aids it. Purification is required; the body has impurities, so wash, wear clean clothes, and sit in the prayer mudrā. Śaṅkalpa is your resolution. Sit straight, hold your hands in the mudrā slightly apart. A flower represents completeness and purity; water slides off it like a lotus. Hold your resolution in your hand. Learn the provided śaṅkalpa and mantra by heart. Repeat them. After saying the mantra three times, place petals or rice before an altar. Perform this practice at least twice daily for success. Hold your hands correctly, as improper position may hinder success. If present, practice with others.
"Oṃ Pūrṇamadaḥ Pūrṇamidaṃ Pūrṇāt Pūrṇamudacyate Pūrṇasya Pūrṇamādāya Pūrṇamevāvaśiṣyate."
"He Param Pitā Parātmā, mere saṅkalp kī rakṣā kījī."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
DVD 553
Invocation of the Divine and the Guru
The invocation of the divine and the guru is the foundation of spiritual practice.
This sacred call establishes the connection to the supreme consciousness and the realized master who embodies it. It is an act of devotion and surrender, aligning the seeker with the highest truth. The repetition of divine names and titles affirms their presence and grace. It acknowledges the guru as a living conduit to the absolute. This practice purifies the mind and creates a sanctified space for spiritual work. It is the essential first step, honoring the source of all wisdom and power.
"Oṁ Boli Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Kī Jai."
"Śrī Viśvaguru Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Paramahaṁsa Śrī Svāmī Maheśvarānandajī Guru Deva Kī Jai."
Bhajans from Slovenska Vas
Archive 20220724 17 Edited
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