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Oneness with the divine through ajapa
The origin of existence is found within the heart.I found happiness near my master and realized oneness. The entire creation is like waves in the Supreme ocean; we must become one with it. We all search for our origin, which is love and true … read more »
Ajapa jap and seva bhav
The essence of spiritual life is Bhāva, meaning devotion, emotion, and value.Your gain or loss is in the bhāva, not the object itself, just as profit comes from a gold price change, not the gold. Your bhāva toward God, master, and all relationships is your true power … read more »
Cup of love
Ajapa Japa is the final stage of mantra practice, where it proceeds without effort.The mantra permeates consciousness and becomes a bīja mantra, functioning automatically within you. You will not see or feel your spiritual progress. If you feel spiritual and special, that is your ego. The humbler you are, … read more »
We need a blessing
The spiritual path requires a master's guidance and blessings to avoid the pitfalls of ego and negative influences.Beginning practice is itself a miracle, but progress demands humility. Disciples often mistakenly believe they no longer need guidance, akin to a driver dismissing a teacher. This error mirrors the story of Kaṁsa, whose inflated ego, … read more »
Mantra and mind
The mind is the driving force, a principle distinct from common understanding.It is the coordinator between conscious and subconscious levels, translating sensory impressions into desires and expectations. This world is a creation of the mind; your reality appears as your mind wills. Happiness or loneliness are its … read more »
Glory of mantra
Mantra is a divine, potent energy requiring strict discipline and selfless intent.Mantra is the resonant source of life and liberation. Specific mantras exist for purposes like curing snake bites or relocating bees, but this wisdom is transmitted orally and requires pure, selfless service without any material exchange. … read more »
Be an utam disciple
Mantra, Śvara Yoga, and the nature of discipleship are interconnected practices.Each planet possesses a mantra for specific sādhanā during its influencing periods. Master one thing to master all; a single mantra, deity, and guru are the path. Mantra practice involves writing, singing, and silent repetition. Śvara … 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 »
Brahmagyana and Brahmananda
Bhajan is the second mantra, a powerful practice using the words of saints.There are two kinds: nirguṇa bhajans for the formless God and saguṇa bhajans for God with form. Self-realized saints compose nirguṇa bhajans. To attain this knowledge, one needs a living master from a spiritual lineage, the … read more »
Four pillars of spirituality
Desire is natural; claiming to have none suggests a problem.Success in mantra requires foundational principles. First is bhakti (devotion), meaning trust and oneness, like the automatic love between mother and child. Where there is love, there is no cruelty, violence, or cheating; there is perfect … read more »
Practical yoga for world peace
Spiritual awakening is the foundation for achieving world peace.Human history is filled with devastating wars driven by greed for money, position, and power. This greed destroys both human life and the environment. Peace can only come through tolerance, respect, and understanding for all religions, … read more »
God is always with You
Understanding and longing are the path to overcoming fear and realizing the divine.Life's impressions remain forever; we cannot forget, but we can understand and accept. Analyze problems by finding their root cause in past situations of time and place. See that the present moment is safe; the past … read more »
Remove all my sufferings
True friendship is a divine path where two truthful selves walk together, removing each other's sorrows.A friend is never selfish and stands by you through all lives. We all seek someone to pour our love upon, and when that love is accepted, we feel released and happy. If refused, it brings … read more »
God is God
Our well-being is our eternal search for God, who is happiness itself.Well-being is the ancient goal. God is simply God, manifest in all creation. Every being seeks happiness, which is God. Even a devil, by constant thought of God, can be liberated, as shown in the story … read more »
Reality of Your inner mirror
Look into your inner mirror to see your true Self.The physical reflection changes, but the inner one reveals your eternal reality. Only you and God can see this inner reflection, where nothing can be hidden. Your entire being depends on this inner reality. Work with … read more »
Realize Your subtle koshas
Consciousness is the fundamental space of our being, within which thoughts arise as waves.Yoga is the gradual process of harmonizing these thought-waves. Our existence comprises layers: the physical body, the mind, and the subtler sheaths of consciousness. The mind is a subtle process we can direct, yet its nature … read more »
The beauty of sadhana in ashram
Ekāntavāsa is a solitary, peaceful residence for spiritual recovery.Humans uniquely generate noise, pollution, and waste, disturbing nature. Historically, yogis retreated to forests, sustained by natural herbs and roots. Today, such nourishment is scarce, polluted by human activity and genetic manipulation of seeds. Collective vows … read more »
God loves all equally
All creatures are one light of God, equally loved.Humans possess intellect, needing education to cultivate human qualities. This education begins with parents, fostering ethics, positive thinking, and harmony. A human is defined by inner qualities, not just the body. The primary quality is to … read more »
Longing for belonging
Our true purpose is a search for divine shelter, not worldly aims.Blessed are those who find a Satguru, but meeting him is not enough; we must constantly receive his merciful gaze and guidance. We only recognize this need when spiritually thirsty. True devotion requires lifelong, unbroken surrender … read more »
The science of vastu shastra
To build a blessed home, follow Vāstu principles and cultivate satsa g.First, select land. The plot should be narrower at the front than the back, a shape called gau mukha for prosperity. The entrance is best placed in the north, east, or west; avoid the south as … read more »
Five thoughts for a real human
The human being possesses hidden powers to be realized.Yoga is the ancient science leading to the cosmic Self. The individual soul is a bundle of karma, and its reactions form destiny, decided by past lives. Your present circumstances, body, and parents were not your … read more »
The power of hatha yoga kriyas
Yoga is union and balance for body, mind, and soul.Its goal is self-realization, achieved through five paths. Karma Yoga is selfless action, creating destiny. Bhakti Yoga is devotion through prayer. Rāja Yoga is self-discipline via ethical principles and the eight limbs, including physical postures. Jñāna … read more »
Three levels of consciousness
The inner mirror of consciousness reflects all reality, which we must purify to see our true nature.Our ten senses—five for knowledge and five for action—are like horses pulling the coach of life; they can lead us to ruin or to our destination. These senses feed impressions into the conscious mind, which transfers … read more »
Practical spirituality
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness.Two forms of knowledge exist: worldly knowledge and the supreme knowledge of the universal One. This supreme knowledge is realized not through theory but through practice and meditation under guidance. The limitless universe, an expression of … read more »
Discover your wisdom
Teaching awakens your own inner wisdom.You train to become an instructor, learning organized teachings. You begin to teach, repeating the same words. When you speak, a word surfaces in your awareness. Your own intellect decorates that word with wisdom. You feel … read more »
Yoga is far beyond physical
Yoga is the universal principle balancing body, mind, consciousness, and soul, far beyond mere physical exercise.It is the ancient spiritual science from India, a cradle of culture, given by sages millions of years ago. Humanity is one among 8.4 million creatures, not superior. Human greed and intellect, when misused, destroy the … read more »
Healthy People for a Healthy World
We begin with a peace mantra from the ancient Vedas, a prayer for peace in all elements and within ourselves.The practice of yoga is the path to holistic health. Health is everything's foundation, yet the body's nature is to change, like a leaf falling from a tree. Yoga is unparalleled for wellness, requiring daily practice … read more »
Yoga and meditation
Yoga is the balancing principle that creates harmony and union between universal space and the cosmic consciousness.Individual consciousness seeks to unite with this cosmic source. Human experience oscillates between unconscious, subconscious, and conscious states. Meditation is the practice to purify and transcend these levels, moving toward higher consciousness. This process purifies the … read more »
Recipes for good health
Practical advice is given for health and well-being.Take one teaspoon of yellow mustard seeds fifteen to twenty minutes before eating. Practice Agnisāra Kriyā and drink anise tea for digestion. For eyesight, consult a doctor first. Soak eleven almonds overnight in a ceramic container … read more »
Kriya yoga
Kriyā is all action, and its purpose is purification and union.Every physical and mental movement is Kriyā, from bodily functions to thinking. Action yields reaction, governing life. In yoga, specific Haṭha Yoga Kriyās, the Ṣaṭ Karma, purify the nāḍīs: Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā. These correspond … read more »
Renounce and enjoy
Satsa g is the essential boat to cross the ocean of ignorance and the door to liberation.It is the gathering with truth, wisdom, and good company that inspires the spiritual path. This association can be with a master, a teacher, or even your own positive thinking. Wherever God is remembered—in temples, mosques, … read more »
The preciousness of neem
The neem tree is a divine source of healing.It grows large in India, and every part of it is medicinal. We call it Neem Nārāyaṇa, meaning it possesses as many qualities as God. You can find neem in many products today. Sitting under the … read more »
Yoga is a science of the universe
Yoga is the science of the universe, the uniting principle between endless space and cosmic consciousness.It is the union of individual consciousness with the divine. The universe began with a resonance, Oṁ, from which all creation emerged. Our planet is a place of death and rebirth, a channel where the multiplying … read more »
Yoga is education
Yoga is a practical system for health and a universal principle of unity.Education should cultivate human qualities and clear consciousness, but there are two kinds: worldly knowledge for a profession and supreme spiritual knowledge. True education teaches that all should be happy. My work here began with great … read more »
Yoga is a Science of Reality
Spiritual awakening is the path to world peace.The power of mantra is to wish happiness for all creatures. Where argument ends, spirituality begins. Duality is ignorance; spirituality is universal consciousness. Yoga is the balancing principle that unites individual consciousness with the cosmic. It … read more »
Destiny and food
The divine play of destiny guides our lives beyond our understanding.We are brought together by a power whose beginning and end are beyond imagination. It is written where each person will eat and drink; you must go to that place, and when it is finished, you … read more »
Master Your consciousness
Yoga is a spiritual path far beyond commercialized physical exercise.Many approach yoga seeking quick physical results without understanding their body's limits, which can cause harm. True yoga requires years of systematic study, not a brief certification. The commercialization by self-styled teachers damages yoga's essence. The … read more »
Light of wisdom
Spirituality for world peace is developed through action, not just contemplation.Modern life is busy, and many find meditation difficult. Yet, the innate human tendency for peace remains. Spirituality is maintained through practice, where self-interest (Svārth) and selfless good deeds (Paramārth) must go parallel. Self-care provides the … read more »
Dedicate Your time to sadhana
Sādhanā requires unwavering devotion.Success demands complete dedication to one's chosen path. The mind, like the moon, constantly changes its plans and feelings. One must repeatedly return the mind to the aim. Inner vision must be directed to the guru's … read more »
Purnima is a symbol of completeness
Pūrṇimā signifies completeness, reflecting the universe within the human body.The entire cosmos, including fourteen worlds and 2,100 universes, is projected in this physical form. This body is a temple and a coach pulled by the ten indriyas, which must be controlled by intellect and viveka. … read more »
Prana, Nadi and Jiva
The nature of prāṇa and the kośas is subtle and profound.Prāṇa is not oxygen and has no direct English translation. It is the vital force that defines a living entity, a prāṇī. When prāṇa leaves, one dies. The jīva is the life principle, closely connected to … read more »
Purify or suffer
The Ātmā is covered by five kośas: the physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and causal bodies.The human physical body is made from the five elements, like all of 8.4 million life forms. Humans are not alone; we are meant to be protectors of all creatures and the planet. The root of … read more »
Purification of anamaya kosha
Purification of the physical body, the Annamaya Kośa, is the foundation for all other layers of being.Haṭha Yoga and Āyurveda provide the discipline and methods for this purification. The quality of our food directly shapes our physical and mental states, governed by the guṇas. A proper diet includes whole grains, legumes, organic … read more »
Be in the Living Presence of Gurudev
Spiritual progress rests on two pillars: motivation and practice.Motivation comes from teachings, yet clarity often arrives suddenly after long exposure. However, understanding alone is insufficient; you must undertake the practical journey. Practice requires continuity, not sporadic effort. Remote learning provides motivation but lacks the … read more »
Pranayama is a Divine Science
Prāṇāyāma is the divine science of life itself, connecting individual consciousness to the cosmic source.Life begins with an inhalation and ends with an exhalation; the breath between is the wave of our existence. This breath is not merely oxygen exchange but our link to the cosmic mother and father, the … read more »
Yoga is the way to selfrealisation
Yoga is the eternal principle that harmonizes the cosmic consciousness with individual life.The universe, governed by the one Brahman, manifested from a supreme will expressed as the sound Oṁ. Within this creation, the human being is a unique form with intellect, meant for self-realization—the recognition of the immortal, … read more »
Yoga is a cosmic dance
Lord Śiva embodies the principles of spiritual discipline and liberation.All mantras and knowledge originate from Śiva. Within the Trinity, Brahmā creates the body, Viṣṇu sustains the being, and Śiva provides liberation by destroying negativity. Śiva is also the formless universal consciousness, first manifested as the … read more »
Your aim is atma bodha
The essence of yoga is controlling the mind to realize the true Self.Patañjali's first sūtra defines yoga as the cessation of mental modifications. This control is achieved by detaching from senses and thoughts, concentrating on the truth "I am the Ātmā, not the body." This practice, ātmā cintan, … read more »
Life is change
Change is constant in the universe, life, and mind; our happiness depends on how we perceive it.We cannot stop change. Experts often discuss problems like climate change without offering solutions. The wise accept their ignorance and observe change without attachment, like watching a river flow. Life is that river, flowing between the … 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 »