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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 »
At the roots of our Parampara
A rare spiritual lineage is sustained through devotion and protection of its teachings.The system created is a complete compendium, yet its name must be upheld to prevent imitation. Personal miracles are found in perseverance and the opportunity for profound pilgrimage, not in dramatic divine appearances. The journey to … read more »
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram with Vishwaguruji
The divine realm is a state of absolute peace, beyond rhythm and worldly power.Popular narratives are often recent fabrications, not the ancient truth. The true hierarchy and nature of the divine are often misunderstood. The ultimate reality is found in devotion to the supreme, not in transient stories. Focus … read more »
Vishwaguruji's first visits to Czechoslovakia
The early spread of yoga in Central Europe began through sincere invitations.People from Czechoslovakia requested teachings despite political warnings. A core group of devotees, including a professor and a young woman named Lalitā, facilitated the first programs. These gatherings attracted diverse individuals from various faiths. The practice … read more »
Meditation with H.H. Vishwaguruji
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Morning practice from Strilky
A yoga practice requires precise, unified execution of postures with mindful breathing.Begin standing with hands crossed above the head, moving slowly together. Place hands in front with palms up; inhale to bring fingers to shoulders, then exhale while moving forward, coordinating breath and movement. Sit in Vajrāsana, … read more »
Invocation of the Divine Lineage
The divine lineage is invoked to connect with the supreme spiritual power.This lineage represents an unbroken chain of grace and wisdom, a living current of consciousness from the Absolute. By chanting these sacred names, one aligns with this transcendental energy. The invocation is not mere recitation but … read more »
Coming here is like coming to a Temple
A temple is a place to receive spiritual energy and charge one's inner battery.Coming to this gathering felt like entering such a temple. This connection between lands is historical. Over a century ago, Czech scholars established Indology, discovering linguistic ties to Sanskrit. The poet Rabindranath Tagore visited here, bringing … read more »
The relation between Guru and disciple
The grace of the Satguru is the sole means to the supreme state, dissolving all conflict and revealing the indestructible self.Through the Guru's grace, one is immersed in bliss, and all faults are washed away. The Guru's lineage carries this divine authority. The Guru transmits the essential teaching, sometimes through a single word that blossoms into … read more »
Introduction to the chakras
The three states of consciousness and the serpent power are examined.When tired, one goes inside and loses awareness of the world. A technique is to be completely relaxed, going deep within to a place of pure being. The cobra symbolizes divine power. Śiva, Viṣṇu, and Śakti … read more »
Invocation of Divine Grace
The invocation of divine grace is the foundation of spiritual practice.This grace is not earned but received through devotion and surrender. It flows from the divine lineage of realized masters. By honoring these masters, one connects to their spiritual power. Their blessings remove obstacles on the … read more »
Around the world - Inauguration Nandeshwar
Arrival of Nandeshwar to Om Ashram.Jadan, Rajasthan, India.
We all will come to oneness
The oneness of service and the soul is our essential truth.Everyone is equal and should be included in practices like pūjā. Give all the opportunity to learn and participate. The altar holds God, so service there is for God. Maintain cleanliness and respect traditional considerations. We … read more »
Selfless action and bhajans
The spiritual path integrates worldly duties and inner practice without division.A sacred place amplifies one's inner state, bringing peace or agitation based on inner purity. The system of practice is designed for moment-to-moment connection. Work and devotion purify the mind through selfless action and spiritual study. … read more »
Birthday celebraion of Swami Avatarpuriji
A birthday celebration reveals the mysterious spiritual destiny given by God, not determined by birth or education.Children from the same parents receive different divine gifts and follow separate paths. A person from a simple village, a master of goats, can become a great spiritual leader by this divine will. The spiritual journey … read more »
Human and God
A call to conscience for Sanātana Dharma, observing spiritual and cultural decline.I lived abroad and saw people pressured to eat meat and drink alcohol. I refused. I returned to India and saw our own people abandoning prayer and adopting harmful diets. Foreign influences and demonic forces are … read more »
Around the world - International Seminar on Indian Culture (1/2)
Yoga is the essential practice for peace, requiring direct experience over theory.Indian culture and values provide the foundation for a harmonious life, yet modern focus drifts toward material Western influences. True education balances material knowledge with spiritual wisdom, as both are necessary for the complete human being. … read more »
The Essence of Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga in daily life is the integration of spiritual discipline into every action.You must know your purpose. I taught yoga abroad and required a commitment to vegetarianism, refusing to teach those who ate meat. In India, some who never ate meat now do. Upon waking, affirm "I am … read more »
Follow the words of the Guru continuously
The essence of spiritual practice is following the Guru's word and living in truthful community.Following Guru Vākya without questioning brings grace and progress. Observing the community reveals a lack of unity and disciplined practice; individuals scatter to personal desires instead of walking a straight path together. True yoga in daily … read more »
Around the world - Bhajans from Kailash(1/3)
The divine names invoke presence and remembrance.Chanting connects the seeker to the sacred essence. These names are not mere words but vessels of consciousness. Repetition purifies the mind and aligns it with truth. The practice is an offering and a call for … read more »
The Essence of Yoga in the Indian Tradition
Yoga is the union of the individual self with the supreme consciousness.This union is the ultimate goal of all spiritual practice. The path requires purification of mind and body. True yoga transcends mere physical postures. It is an inner discipline of meditation and devotion. The ancient sages … read more »
Around the world - Bhajans from Kailash(3/3)
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A Day's Extension in Jadan
A day's extension in Jadan reveals the integrated spiritual life of the ashram.The ashram provides deep peace, making inward focus effortless. Spiritual practice remains the priority here, distinct from the external wedding season. The place is imbued with the presence of the Guru, which can intensify inner reflection. … read more »
The Eternal Dharma and the Tale of the Priest and the Dog
The eternal truth of Sanatana Dharma is universal and transcends all boundaries.This Dharma is the original and complete foundation. It comes through the Guru, who is of many types, including mother and father. All people, regardless of origin or language, inherently live with an understanding of God. … read more »
Bhajans from Jadan Ashram
The grace of Śrī Deveśvara Śiva bestows happiness, prosperity, and the removal of all obstacles.Whoever gains the darśana of Īśa has sins and sufferings removed. Worship removes diseases and faults. Fixing meditation upon this light prevents obstacles and troubles. The one who honors devotees fills their treasuries. Applying oneself to … read more »
The Foundation of Family and Dharma
The foundation of dharma is the family, beginning with reverence for mother and father.Fulfilling this duty is the path to God. Children must emulate their parents, continuing the lineage through righteous marriage. To abandon this unity, to allow children to fall into vice, is to forsake our humanity. Even … read more »
How did Vishwaguruji get the vision of Alakhpuriji?
A pilgrimage reveals the divine light within, awakened through sacred places and grace.For ages, the inner power has slumbered. A journey was made to the Himalayas seeking peace. A prohibition against fire was given at a holy site, requiring sustenance from nuts. In that austere place, light was … read more »
Glory to the land of India
India is a divine tapestry woven from spiritual essence.A beautiful bhajan celebrates its sacred nature, describing the entire land as blessed and godly. The nation is seen as the source and confluence of great rivers, teachings, and incarnations. Spiritual masters have walked its length, … read more »
We can reach God through Satsang
Prasāda is the sacred gift from God, representing the highest meditation and harmony.It is not about quantity; even a small amount is profound. All water flowing from the Himalayas is this divine offering. In receiving it, one recognizes the fundamental oneness: all beings are interconnected as one in … read more »
The most Important thing being in Unity
The call is to spiritual unity and single-pointed devotion.This tradition originates from a timeless source where meditation and mantra began. That knowledge has now spread everywhere. All traditions speak of the same essential truth. The crucial point is to become one with the One, … read more »
Bhajan - Dhyan Karo
Recording from the morning satsang with Vishwaguruji in Villach, Austria.
Mantra is with you for your whole life
Two paths define human life: the worldly path of material progress and the spiritual path of conscious living.The worldly path, like that of medicine, is good but ultimately leads to an end without deeper life or meditation. The spiritual path is everything; it is our daily actions, thoughts, and relationships. We must think … read more »
You are free to choose good or bad
The human body is an instrument for divine expression.This instrument is made of material elements, yet something unbelievable resides within it. The source of its sound and action is not the form itself. One must inquire into who made this instrument and what its … read more »
Feel the inner peace
The gift of being is your fundamental aloneness.You are alone, and this solitude is the very space of your existence. Within this aloneness, everything is given to you: your body, your thinking, and your inherent peace. This is not a personal possession but … read more »
We should become white
I have returned from a vast and spiritually significant journey.India, a great and unique land, is our origin. Our roots there are strong, across generations. I contemplate the entire world from here. You are all my spiritual family—brothers, sisters, and disciples. Our unity and practice … read more »
The wisdom of the bhajans
The essence of a bhajan is understood by learning the meaning of each word.Singing is beautiful, but true value comes from comprehension. The bhajan describes the Guru bestowing the herb of immortality, filling the devotee's being. This gift brings supreme happiness and liberation from the cycle of birth and … read more »
Humans are very good and not good at the same time
Satsa g is the essence of true connection with the eternal.Sat is the supreme reality, and sa g is the gathering. This union is profoundly pure. Recognize the self upon awakening: "I am." This is the foundation. All life is one, from humans to the smallest … read more »
We are one in the Satsang
Satsa g is the essence of true, continuous connection.It is not a transient encounter but a deep, familial bond. The ideal is a state of oneness, rooted in truth and expressed through selfless care. This unity is found within and among all. Superficial meetings … read more »
The drop returns to the ocean
Brahmari is a profound practice for the soul and the entire brain.Practice it gently without pressure, for just a few minutes, ensuring it goes deep. Doing it for too long, like twenty minutes, is not good. The correct placement is a little up, not on the nest. … read more »
Holy Gurujis Mahasamadhi Celebration (3/3)
The essence of devotion is surrender to the Guru's grace.A true Sadguru possesses two defining features: being established in valid proof and being the source of that proof. The scriptures affirm this. The Guru's role is to destroy the disciple's fundamental delusions, such as the … read more »
Holy Gurujis Mahasamadhi Celebration (2/3)
The grace of the Guru is the supreme blessing for human life.Human life is momentary and difficult to attain. Its true purpose is to attain self-knowledge and liberation. Without a true Guru, life is wasted in criticism and fault-finding. The habit of seeing lack in others must … read more »
Holy Gurujis Mahasamadhi Celebration (1/3)
A humble entreaty for spiritual grace and communal responsibility.The devotee bows to the Guru, the assembly, and the source of wisdom. A plea is made for the gifts of knowledge and devotion, seeking the compassionate gaze of the divine to bestow bliss. The holy … read more »
Phulpuriji becomes Mahamandaleshwar
The tradition's blessings provide the foundation for spiritual standing and the attainment of Nirvāṇa.This lineage, rooted in the Śa karī tradition and the Daśanāmī Akhāḍās, grants the power to stand firm in society. Great beings of this path have purified places and incorporated divine influence through penance. The knowledge … read more »
The Unity of Humanity
We are all one human family despite different lands and languages.India is a large and ancient land. People have moved across the world from places like India and Europe to countries such as Australia. All these places are connected. People may look different or speak various … read more »
The Divali Festival
The light of divine grace illuminates the eternal truth.This celebration originates from the divine presence of Śiva, Viṣṇu, and Brahmā. God's grace manifested, allowing people to walk a new path at night, bringing the light of spiritual practice. Over time, people forgot this divine … read more »
We should have a flame
The pre-dawn hour and the nature of the flame reveal spiritual discipline and interconnected life.One hour before sunrise is the auspicious Brahmamuhūrta; those awake then become very spiritual. A disciple once slept through it, yet the Guru was patient. Another disciple, initially uneducated, through great hardship and the Guru's instruction, … read more »
We are only one
The mantra of oneness and the practice of alertness are essential.When gathered in a hall, individuals become one collective body, sharing and exchanging energy. This unity strengthens all. Daily yoga practice sustains this connection. One must be alert and engaged, not silent and passive. Verbal response … read more »
A Meditation Instruction
A meditation instruction on posture and focus.Place your right hand over the heart and left hand over the navel, resting lightly. Keep both legs straight. Inhale and exhale normally. The eyes are open, but awareness is directed inward toward the heart. Do … read more »
Find God within
Nature provides profound wisdom for health and spiritual journey.Modern practices often fail where traditional, natural methods succeed. A simple powder from a specific tree resolved significant health issues quickly. This demonstrates the power inherent in nature, which has been largely forgotten or destroyed. Returning … read more »
Bhajans from Rijeka
The text is an invocation honoring a spiritual lineage.It consists of repeated salutations to divine beings and gurus within a tradition. The variations in names and titles are stylistic honorifics, not contradictions. The purpose is devotional praise, not logical exposition. There is no narrative … read more »