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Vishwaguruji's divine work for the world
The essence of satsa g is the personal connection with the Guru.This connection is a unique human opportunity, distinct from distant or mediated relationships. Distance is created by inner fears, complexes, and ego, which act as mud or rust. Satsa g serves to purify the inner self, … read more »
Never eat meat
Spiritual values are declining as modern yoga teachings compromise core principles.Many people now believe they can eat meat while following a spiritual path, which is incorrect. This acceptance has spread from some teachers who traveled from India. True spiritual progress requires strict adherence to non-violence and … read more »
We are always close in our hearts
Our true home is found within the heart, beyond physical travel and external change.Observe nature's unity: birds live and die as devoted pairs; cows move as one herd. Humans also journey, leaving birthplaces for other lands, yet a longing for a true home persists. This inner home is not … read more »
Bhajan singing from Jadan
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Satsang from the Bhakti Sagar
The glory of the divine guide is supreme compassion and protection.A place becomes sacred through the spiritual practice of a great soul. Even a being of immense power, like Rāvaṇa, who commanded all worldly pleasures and deities, found his ultimate happiness not in his dominion but … read more »
Protect me from negative words and actions
The divine advent is unfolding and the path of worship is being revealed.The Kaliyuga is now coming down and everything is happening with Bhagavān again. The new Brahmā will come to many countries. The name Īśvarānanda has been given. What is there will happen all over the world, … read more »
Always we should know that we are human
The human originates from Śiva, who is seated within.From the one came two—the masculine and feminine principles—and from this, all real humans are to arise. The human duty is to ascend toward light, not descend into animal forms through negative actions like killing. All … read more »
A New World Begins
A new dawn for humanity is here, set in motion for the whole world.Write something new every day with these new words. A verse has come, and the children will bring the new. You have done this work, and it is now placed within everyone. Become human again. Before … read more »
If you want to go to God don't eat meat
The practice of purity and compassion is universal, rooted in non-violence.Life feeds on life within nature's cycle, yet the highest being should not consume another. The sacredness of all life calls for avoiding exploitation. Observing dairy practices reveals the taking of milk meant solely for the … read more »
We have to make our food
Maintaining health and purity through yoga and conscious living is essential.A period of global difficulty was endured through disciplined practice at home. This practice sustains life. The guidance given long ago was to avoid meat and alcohol, which many adopted, leading to healthier generations. The treatment … read more »
Yoga unites people
Observing spiritual practice reveals a common human foundation beneath different forms.Many traditions share morning rituals of purification, prayer, and offering. Christians go to church, kneel, and give donations. Hindus perform ablutions and sit peacefully. Muslims wash, pray from their book, and instruct their children. These external … read more »
Everything is within thyself
A morning practice of presence reveals unity with all.Stand and raise your hands. Lower them to your heart. Look left: what is seen? Look right, then ahead. See birds, many things given. Look down to earth with its creatures. Look up: direction is up, … read more »
In the bhajans, God is present
A true devotional song reveals the oneness of all life.A beautiful bhajan once moved a teacher to give alms, demonstrating its profound power. The source of a bhajan matters less than its divine essence, which transcends all worldly distinctions. This spiritual unity encompasses every being … read more »
Around the world - Anandpuriji Sannyas
The recitation is a hybrid of mantras, blending the Gāyatrī with other Vedic phrases.This creates a continuous, unbroken sequence without explanatory context. The canonical source for this specific combination is not clarified. The structure is unclear, making logical flow difficult to assess. The interpolation of phrases appears to be … read more »
Ganesji Doha
The Ma galācaraṇ bhajan is a prayer to Gaṇeśa concealing a hidden address to Mahāprabhujī.Translating bhajans requires understanding language mixture and the paramparā background. This Ma galācaraṇ invokes an auspicious beginning by requesting the remover of obstacles. Holy Gurujī Śrī Mādhavānandajī Mahārāj wrote it as the first bhajan in Ānanda … read more »
Eat pure healthy food
A spiritual journey demonstrates the expansion of awareness through yoga and ethical living.Initial travels faced skepticism, yet sincere invitations led to growing gatherings. Permission from the Guru guided the return to Europe and the establishment of an ashram. Teaching emphasized yoga, meditation, and a lifestyle free from meat … read more »
Our cows are like our mother
The essence is living in truth and compassion, avoiding harm to all beings.We must act rightly in all things. This vast land holds ancient wisdom. Other traditions are younger. The origin is Śiva, from whom all humans arose. The critical question is: what does it mean to be … read more »
Beauty is in our heart
Yoga in daily life is the way to return to God.Yoga has existed over 13,000 years. It must be practiced and shared. True yoga means no meat or alcohol—otherwise, it is empty exercise. The world does not know what real yoga or God is. Knowing God … read more »
A Devotional Offering: Guru Vandana and Bhajans
A devotional offering of Guru Vandana and bhajans is presented.Bows are offered to Satguru Dev and all present. A guitarist from Ajmer presents Guru Vandana. A request for time is made. A Mīrā bhajan is sung. The bhajan describes Mīrā’s absorption in divine love. She … read more »
Life begins from the navel
The navel is the origin of life and the focal point for spiritual practice.All existence emerges from this center, connecting the individual to the divine source. In the mother's womb, life begins at the navel before any other form is perceptible. This point is our foundational connection to existence … read more »
Practising from Jadan
The practice of yoga is a complete and great discipline for daily life.The body must be guided with precise, unmoving alignment once a position is established. Maintain a straight line in the limbs and a forward gaze. Do not shift the hands or feet after placing them. The … read more »
It is good if we are as we are
We must understand our origins and maintain our natural, familial harmony.We come into this world through God, manifest via our mother, who carries and nurtures the child. The entire family rejoices in this pure, natural process. The child inherits its essence and likeness from the father. … read more »
We are all disciples
The exalted status of Ma gīlālji is revealed through the declarations of Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī.Mahāprabhujī declared Ma gīlālji the greatest of the greatest. Ma gīlālji requested a mantra from Mahāprabhujī. Mahāprabhujī said no mantra was needed. Devpurījī also affirmed Ma gīlālji’s greatness. These statements refer to two individuals, one being … read more »
You are in me
Grace flows through life's cycles, and our human journey is to recognize it within daily practice.Receive the prasāda and partake daily. A story illustrates this: A man insulted a teacher, calling his beard a donkey's tail. The teacher remained calm. Decades later, the man returned as a devoted disciple, apologizing. The … read more »
How to sing bhajans?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.You all sing the bhajans very well but you should sing them a little bit like the Indians do. Singing the Yogi Jano Ki Yoga Nindra bhajan. Besides singing, it is also very good to know … read more »
Sataguru hurt me with the arrow of knowledge
The spiritual experience of receiving the Guru's knowledge is described through the arrow metaphor.The Guru's arrow of knowledge strikes a seeker. It wounds deeply. Tears begin to fall from the eyes. Every hair on the body stands erect in ecstasy. The deep knowledge brings intense pain in the heart. … read more »
The Glory of the Satguru
The glory of the Satguru is supreme, for even the greatest devotees and divine beings are servants of the true Master.Historical disciples like Dhruva attained liberation through unwavering devotion to the Guru's word. Renunciant kings and divine incarnations also followed their gurus. The highest goddess is said to envy human proximity to the Satguru. All authentic … read more »
We must remain strong and clean
The human journey is from animal nature to divine consciousness.All creatures feel pain and desire life, yet they live and die in conflict. Humans evolved slowly, gaining knowledge and a form distinct from animals. With this came the realization to not kill or harm, to … read more »
Bhajans with Swami Gajanandji
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We are Humans
The nature of practice is to inquire into what you are not, to discover the Self.We perform many actions and yoga postures, naming animals and forms, but you are not that movement or those names. You are not the body practicing. We identify with elements like water, necessary for life, yet … read more »
Concentration on the Heart
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The opening of Om Ashram is coming soon
We must create a sacred, physical reminder for the global opening of the Oṁ Ashram, a symbol of peace for all beings.This idea came from contemplating purity, like the snow. Our work in Yoga in Daily Life brings power and peace to everyone, everywhere. I traveled with my Guru and received this universal practice's name long ago. … read more »
Bhajan Singing from from Strilky
The path to liberation is through devotion and the grace of the Guru.The mind is the root of all bondage and suffering. It creates the illusion of separation from the Divine. To transcend this, one must surrender the ego completely at the feet of the true Master. The … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and the Guru's Grace
The essence of satsa g and the Guru's grace is the truth of oneness.Disciples from all backgrounds practice sincerely over many years. The Guru works constantly for everyone, holding the weight of all disciples. The Guru is not an individual but the truth itself, represented by the lineage. A … read more »
Practise every morning
The human being is a morning realization.Everyone is a gift from God, seeking something through practice. All religions have prayers and mantras for cleansing; Muslims are very dedicated. In the morning, upon waking, open your eyes inside. The first realization is "I … read more »
Concentration on the heart and the naveli
A morning practice for clarity involves focused self-observation.Perform this after your morning routine. See yourself exactly where you are, noticing any problems that arise. A brief chant may be included. The practice lasts for a maximum of ten minutes. This process facilitates a … read more »
You and me are one
Life is a universal essence present in all beings and elements, sustained by divine grace.God provides this body and the life within it. Life exists everywhere—in air, water, earth, and all creatures. They live according to their nature. A personal story illustrates spiritual perception: while meditating at night, a presence … read more »
The basics of ancient Indian philosophy
The eternal Self is the foundation beyond material science.I demonstrate an object that does not get wet or burn, symbolizing the immutable ātmā, the true Self. This wisdom of the Self, taught through Sanātana Dharma, Āyurveda, and Yoga, is not a discovered science but … read more »
Eat seasonal and alkaline food
Health is founded on traditional principles of diet and daily living.Doctors are vital for acute issues, but lasting health requires personal discipline. We must eat seasonal, local produce as provided by nature, not rely on imported or processed foods. Home cooking is essential for knowing what … read more »
We should be good for others
A cold night in a forest reveals our fundamental unity and compassion.I recall a family sheltering animals from the cold, embodying selfless care. This contrasts with a world pursuing material gain and harming life, as in hospitals. True yoga is not mere exercise but daily kindness to … read more »
Mother and father
The mother is primary, her connection to the child is fundamental and sacrificial.A mother carries the child and will protect it above all else, even at her own physical peril. The father provides and is good, but the mother's bond is immediate and profound. One must have good … read more »
Never give up!
True space is measured by generosity and persistent inner practice.Physical space expands through a generous heart, as shown when a family in a cold forest continually makes room for strangers and an animal, culminating in a miraculous expansion. Personal spiritual space is earned through unwavering … read more »
There are very much good people everywhere
We are all one people on a shared spiritual journey.We learn through experience, ashrams, and community. Our path involves understanding God, our connection to nature, and cultivating trust. We welcome all people, respecting them whether they seek deep practice or just yoga exercises. We offer … read more »
Bhajan singing from Villach
The text is a devotional chant invoking a divine lineage.It consists of a series of repetitive salutations and praises. The structure is liturgical, not narrative. The variations in spelling reflect common transliteration differences. The core purpose is veneration through repetition. The chant honors a succession … read more »
Enjoy your life and don't eat meat
Life emerges, consumes, and returns in a continuous cycle.All beings are composed of the same five elements. Observing nature reveals that one living being consumes another. This dynamic perpetuates existence. Our actions within this cycle carry consequences. Choosing non-violence and compassion aligns one with … read more »
Practicing from Villach
A guided sequence for physical relaxation and awareness through movement and breath.Begin by lying down, consciously relaxing the entire body from toes to head. Focus on the breath. Perform gentle spinal twists while lying down, moving the head and legs to opposite sides. Follow with rolling side … read more »
Yoga is One
Yoga is the practice of yoga in daily life.Many have taken the teachings and given them other names, but what they offer for practice is often incomplete. True yoga requires full discipline, not merely physical exercises. A core principle is non-harming; one must not … read more »
We have to go on that path
This bhajan is a meditation on the holy feet of Alak Purījī.Singing it places one in that divine presence, bathing in the Caraṇāmṛta that flows eternally. This sacred river, Alak Purījī, is the Divine Mother, Nanda Devī, whose radiance sustains the universe. It represents the primordial source … read more »
Become one with the energy of Bhagawan
The spiritual pilgrimage is a rare achievement of the soul, likened to a fruit surviving from blossom to harvest.Ancient pilgrims endured immense hardship with singular focus on the divine. Modern ease can invite disrespect, as seen when indulgence at a holy site provoked a destructive natural response. This place demands purity; most who come … read more »
Our life is a chance
The destiny of the jīva cycles through realms from Brahmaloka to the human form.Brahmaloka is a unified state beyond the duality of heaven and hell. From this state, divine forces manifested the earth and the 8.4 million life forms. These creatures, though mute, possess awareness and remember God in … read more »