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Life experiences of a bhakta in India
A direct connection to the divine is our great fortune, yet it can be forgotten in states of anger or sadness.Many lack this connection and suffer, causing further suffering. We can use mantra and prayer to reconnect and to envision peace for all beings. Visualize those in conflict or pain as joyful and free. Chanting for … read more »
Celebration of Mahaprabhujis Mahasamdhi (3/3)
The human soul, lost in illusion, forgets its divine radiance.A true Guru restores that light, purifying the inner being and severing the bonds of attachment and worldly faults. Through the Guru's grace and the remembrance of God's name, one crosses the ocean of worldly existence. … read more »
Celebration of Mahaprabhujis Mahasamdhi (2/3)
Satsang is a divine grace attained through lifetimes of accumulated merit.The true purpose of human life is not mere worldly sustenance, which even animals perform, but to perform devotion and spiritual practice while living within the family. Without the Guru's grace, nothing is attained. A saint … read more »
Celebration of Mahaprabhujis Mahasamdhi (1/3)
Today we celebrate the divine union and legacy of a great master.We remember the day he merged with the Absolute. His life of 135 years exemplified perfect practice and humility. He served in a temple for twelve years and lived without sleep for sixteen. He possessed great … read more »
Meditation on Vishwaguruji
A guided meditation on performing mental worship for the Guru.Visualize the Guru's arrival and offering reverence. Individually approach to worship the Guru's feet with water, sandalwood, and vermilion. Perform the mantra āratī with specific circles of light. Offer a mental flower garland and then receive … read more »
Unity, love, forgiveness, and devotion
Unity is essential, especially in difficult times when the intellect tends toward destruction.When all power unites positively, it can transform the age. Humans possess a unique mind for processing information, yet awareness is often missing. True awareness must be present in all actions, from eating to meditation. Service … read more »
Trust and faith
Faith overcomes distraction and inner enemies.Distractions, like a faulty microphone, are inevitable. We proceed with trust. Our true obstacles are internal: the five enemies like jealousy and ego, which awaken when others succeed. A story illustrates unwavering faith. A saint, sent … read more »
Life is a learning process for all of us
The inner light is the divine reality within all beings.This light flows through the spiritual lineage to everyone. External darkness is irrelevant when this inner flame is lit. The divisions and problems in life are created by the mind. Life presents challenges, but the response … read more »
How can be free from the cycle of birth and death?
The purpose of human life is self-realization.Humans constantly question their existence, seeking eternal happiness. This inherent curiosity is Tattva Jijñāsā, the inquiry into truth. Life involves duties like work for food, which maintains the body and its vital energy, prāṇa. This prāṇa … read more »
Webcast from Jadan
The first anniversary of the Om Mandir is celebrated.This temple is the world's first eminent building in the form of the sacred syllable Om. Its establishment fulfills a divine vision and represents the root of Sanatana culture, Vedas, and all scriptures. The structure houses … read more »
Webcast from Jadan
A ritual invocation for protection and blessings through divine meditation and offerings.The practice begins with offerings and prayers for universal peace. Prostrate and bow to the divine. Meditate on deities like Bhairava for protection from negative forces and Hanumān for vigilance and destruction of evil. Establish a … read more »
Devotion to Nature
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Emphasizing the vital link between spiritual health and the physical world, The lecturer delivers a powerful message regarding the sanctity of our natural surroundings. He creatively defines the environment as our "in-wire" system, describing how nature … read more »
The value and the aim of humanlife
Human life's value lies in attaining self-realization, not in worldly distractions.We wander aimlessly, unaware of our purpose. A story illustrates this: a farmer sells a stone used for weighing, not knowing it is a diamond. A merchant recognizes its true value. Similarly, we do not know … read more »
Only your spiritual work will go with you
Human life is a rare and precious opportunity for liberation.Among countless life forms, this human birth alone allows self-inquiry and freedom from the cycle of rebirth. Yet, it is squandered through attachment to illusion and sensory pleasures. One becomes entangled in worldly affairs, forgetting the … read more »
The same light lits in all of us
The Guru is the ultimate guide and embodiment of the divine principle, surpassing all forms.The scriptures equate the Guru with the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Maheśvara. When having darśan of a deity, one must not break concentration for any saint except one's own Guru, who is considered higher. The … read more »
Explanation of the Isa Upanisad
The Upanishads present a doctoral-level summary of attaining pure knowledge, requiring prior study of Vedas and Purāṇas.The sixth mantra states those pursuing only worldly knowledge enter darkness, while those focused solely on spiritual practice enter greater darkness. Each knowledge yields different results: worldly knowledge aids life until death; spiritual knowledge aims to … read more »
The whole world is my family
Evening Satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Many people in the world practise prayer and meditation, but they don't know the aim of human life. Great rishis are praying for every living being. We should control all of our senses. There is God's … read more »
How can we go on the path of spirituality?
The essence of human life and the spiritual path is revealed through sacred tradition.Human birth is rare and granted intellect and free will within a limited time. The purpose is to realize the divine Self, the all-pervasive ātmā identical in all beings. This realization ends suffering. The Guru is … read more »
The Ocean of Grace
The divine Guru is the singular reality beyond all description and conceptual roles.The Vedas themselves grow weary attempting to describe the absolute. This Guru is the great cosmic illusion and simultaneously the power that leads one beyond it. He is the ocean of grace who descends into the … read more »
Awaken to Knowledge, O Residents of Bhārat
Awaken to knowledge, O residents of India.You are identified as subduers of the wicked and nourishers of cows. The instruction is to learn from all people within the land. A command is given to propagate this message in all directions. There is … read more »
The Essence of Īśāvāsya: From Ethics to Unity
The Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad provides moral principles and the principle of unity.The first instruction is to not be greedy, for God is everywhere and you have what you need. The second states you must work and fulfill your duty throughout life. The third warns that giving up … read more »
Webcast from Jadan Ashram
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram with MM Swami Gyaneshwar Puri, Rajasthan, India.
Pathes of yoga
The path of selfless service purifies the mind and leads to realization.For devotees, every night is Diwali in the atmosphere of satsang. The restless mind avoids meditation, seeking activity. Selfless service, Karma Yoga, burns impurities without expectation of return. All spiritual paths—knowledge, devotion, meditation—merge into the same … read more »
Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (1/2)
The Guru's word is Brahma Jnan, secret knowledge for the qualified alone.Fools have no right to listen. Only a knower of Brahman can understand these teachings. The disciple is ignorant, asking how to recognize what is everywhere. The Self has four attributes: existence, consciousness, bliss, non-duality. The … read more »
Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (2/2)
Happiness is not found in worldly objects, positions, or people.Every being seeks happiness but remains in distress. Material wealth and power do not grant peace; they often bring anxiety. The solution is devotion and satsa g. Saints descend to provide this means. Satsa g grants … read more »
We are one
The Īśāvāsya Upaniṣad reveals the oneness of all existence.The opening mantra declares the completeness of the distant divine and the completeness of the entire manifest world. This fullness means nothing is diminished by removal, like water from an ocean. All is permeated by the … read more »
The name of the God you can't get everywhere
The divine path and God's name are the priceless jewels of human life.We are fortunate to receive guidance and protection from the spiritual tradition. This path is not found in the marketplace; it is given through grace. Walking this path deepens spiritual knowledge and faith, like diving into … read more »
Celebration of Sri Mahaprabhuji Birthday
The festival of Diwali signifies the inner light of purity within the heart.This light is cultivated not through external cleaning but by following the Guru's guidance. The world is transient, like a dream, and truth is found in the spiritual path and divine name. Self-realization reveals our immortal … read more »
Diwali Celebration
The Guru brings light to darkness, incarnating to liberate devotees and unite them in divine light.This Diwali commemorates Lord Rama's return, symbolizing the inner lamp Guru ignites within each heart through mantra and devotion. That flame must burn eternally, like the continuous lamp in the ashram. The Guru built this sacred … read more »
The fourth Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music (3/4)
The path of spiritual practice leads to liberation, and the company of truth bestows supreme joy.Engage in spiritual practice with love for the divine. This practice is the means to liberation. The first type of practice involves discrimination and truth. The second is motivated by desire for heavenly rewards. The third … read more »
The Fourth Sri Swami Maheshwaranands Festival of Spiritual Music (4/4)
Worldly life is impermanent, and the only true refuge is in the saint.All worldly relationships and possessions are temporary. The body is a temporary guesthouse, and the mind is a fleeting traveler. Wealth, family, and status are all subject to change and loss. This impermanence is the source … read more »
The fourth Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music (2/4)
All power lies within.Strength of will and mind is essential for self-realization and to change the world. Weakness is death, so one must pull oneself together and rise up now. Meditation and high ideals must be faced directly, never … read more »
The fourth Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music (1/4)
The divine is beyond worldly distinctions and grants fearlessness.God is described as both merciful and without conventional mercy, existing beyond human duality. To this divine, stone and gold hold equal value, and no worldly ruler inspires fear. The devotee finds sanctuary in the Teacher … read more »
Benefits of yoga exerciss against stress
Stress is managed through inner control of mind and breath, measured scientifically via heart rate variability.Stress arises from our external and internal environment. We control the inner environment: our thinking, breathing, and evaluation of events. Heart rate variability reflects autonomic nervous system balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches. Inhalation increases … read more »
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan and kirtan singing.
We will go one day
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We always worry about death. Death is a universal law. Our mind is always restless. We can train it by mantra. Manas is the storehouse of memories. Yogis are not attached to things. Only the bond … read more »
The Four Aspects of Grace and the Path to Self-Love
The four aspects of Kṛpā illuminate the path to self-love.Deva Kṛpā is the mercy of the gods, granting the human incarnation necessary for liberation. Śāstra Kṛpā is the mercy of the holy scriptures, which contain the teachings of the gurus. Guru Kṛpā is the mercy … read more »
Do not waste your human life
Dharma is the path of righteousness, while adharma is its opposite.We each have a personal duty to follow. Jealousy and ego divert us from this path. Dharma protects those who protect it. In the Mahabharata, Arjuna was conflicted about fighting his family, but Krishna instructed him … read more »
Yoga Nidra Practising
A guided Yoga Nidrā practice leads to a sacred Himalayan cave.Lie down, relax the entire body, and follow the voice. There is no need for concentration or imagination; simply listen. The practice involves a personal sa kalpa and awareness of the natural breath. A visualization begins … read more »
Raksha Bandhan is a promise we made to ourselves and others
Rakṣā Bandhan is a universal bond and an inward vow.The thread is a yearly reminder. Promises made are not only between siblings. The vow is to protect the mind from negativity, the tongue from harsh words, and actions from adharma. Humans are drawn toward adharma, … read more »
Raksha Bandhan
Rakṣā Bandhan celebrates a sacred bond of protection and love.This full moon marks a beautiful reunion beyond physical ties. The bond signifies spiritual brotherhood and sisterhood, inviting blessings into life. It cultivates gratitude and care, standing as an emotional and spiritual connection. The story of … read more »
Mansik Puja to Vishwaguruji
A guided meditation for a spiritual teacher's birthday, performed mentally by disciples who cannot be physically present.Visualize the teacher seated before you. Perform a mental worship: apply sacred mark to his feet with a chant, light an imagined lamp, and perform ritual circling with it. Offer flowers, make full prostration, and ask … read more »
Satsanhg on the anniversary of Sri Devpuriji's Mahasamadhi
This gathering commemorates the divine play and eternal presence of a great master.Great souls do not die; they consciously merge with the Supreme Self. Their Mahāsamādhi is a celebration of liberation, not mourning. The master's life was a continuous divine play, performing miracles like reviving a bride, manifesting … read more »
That light will never blow off
The divine path is guided by the power of the spiritual lineage.This gathering marks a return from worldly vacation to the true home of spiritual practice. The present moment in this ashram is the right time and place, for it is a blessed ground awakened by the … read more »
The origin of Jyotir Linga
Our inner voice and the quality of our thoughts shape our reality.We have tens of thousands of thoughts daily, each an internal conversation. In crucial moments, this voice arises with doubt. The key is not what it says, but how it speaks—whether softly or harshly. This tone … read more »
Yoga tecniques can learn from a living master properly
The practice of yoga requires a teacher's guidance.Āsana is not gymnastics but a seat for inner peace, to be practiced with breath awareness. Prāṇāyāma calms the mind and heals mental states. The Yoga Sūtras describe millions of postures, yet only a few are … read more »
This time will not come back
Spiritual growth is a gradual process requiring foundational discipline before higher states.The eight limbs of yoga must be built sequentially, like a house, starting with the ethical base of Yama and Niyama. The inner journey is like climbing a mountain; it is arduous and easy to abandon. … read more »
Do everything with bhava
The Śrāvaṇa month is dedicated to Lord Śiva, who drank the ocean's poison to protect all beings, earning the name Nīlakaṇṭha.Offerings like water, milk, and honey during this time are for inner purification, with effects multiplied. Śiva is pleased by pure intention, not elaborate ritual. A devoted boy once performed an abhiṣeka with spoiled milk, pickle … read more »
Ayurvedic advice on proper nourishment
Human life requires two types of nourishment: food for the body and spiritual practice for the mind.Yoga provides the physical and spiritual discipline through its eight limbs. Its brother, Āyurveda, provides the science of diet and health. Ancient ṛṣis like Suśruta and Caraka established this knowledge. A key principle is to protect … read more »
Satsang is like a hospital for mental illness
Satsa g is a divine institution for spiritual transformation.It functions as a spiritual college where the guru imparts sacred knowledge distinct from worldly learning. It is a hospital where mental illness and pollution are removed, providing a refreshment that physical doctors cannot offer. The … read more »