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The Science of Prāṇa and Svara Yoga
An evening discourse on the science of prāṇa and Svara Yoga."The ocean is inhaling and giving that much oxygen." "If we can learn Svara Yoga, you can definitely control many things in your body... That person knows when they will die and how long they will … read more »
Jivatma and the Universe
A spiritual discourse exploring the primordial sound and form of the supreme reality."Parabrahman means the highest, the supreme, which has no form, no duality. It is not the earth, nor vegetation, nor the stars, moon, and sun." "Eko’haṁ bahusyāmi—I am one, and now I will multiply." Swami Satyananda … read more »
How to use the mantra
A spiritual discourse on the power and techniques of mantra chanting."The chanting of the name of God, spiritual songs, or a saint’s name brings peace of mind." "When you chant mantras, it creates a resonance. That resonance spreads into the environment, purifying it." Swami Ji explains … read more »
Keep your energies clean
A concluding satsang on the five bodies (kośas) and destiny, following a yoga retreat."On every grain is written the name of the one who will eat it." "Destiny is playing with us. Nothing we can do, and we do not have free choice. What happened will happen." Swami Anandpuri … read more »
Kriya Anusthan
A discourse on the purpose and practice of Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna, a spiritual purification discipline."The purpose of the Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is threefold. First, it is for physical purification... The second step is mental and intellectual purification... The third point is the clarity of our path and the development of spirituality." … read more »
Searching for God
Vishwaguruji's morning Lecture, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.It takes nine months for the human body to be completed in the womb. This body is a place where the God is able to speak. This creation is the creation of God and God is … read more »
Remember the beauty of the world
A guided meditation and teaching session on perception, memory, and the analogy of the human body as a living tree."Observe the trees; take all this into your memory now, more consciously. Now close your eyes and see the picture inside. This is the test: how much concentration do you have?" "This tree is like our … read more »
Practice and be careful
Vishwaguruji's morning Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic
Yoga brings you back to Thyself
A lecture on the integral connection between yoga and spirituality, delivered in Bratislava."Yoga is that science and that quality which will save humanity. Without spirituality, it's like a body without a soul." "Yoga without spirituality is a body without soul. Spirituality is a life of yoga." Swami Madhvānandaji … read more »
Anti-stress Meditation
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Seminar in Debrecen, Hungary.The topic of the seminar is 'Relief from Stress'. The whole world is suffering from stress. We should not always run after the trends and fashion. Vishwaguruji leads a session of Anti-stress Meditation. Stress comes from … read more »
Live a disciplined life
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.According to Maharishi Patanjali, yoga starts with discipline. We shouldn't just follow fashion or new trends, it is more important to live a balanced life. Yoga in Daily Life has helped many people remove stress from … read more »
Atma and the Soul
An introductory talk for a yoga retreat focused on self-realization."Anuṣṭhāna means we have a sa kalpa, a resolve, and we practice according to that sa kalpa to achieve certain aims: for health, for family harmony, for spiritual development, and for what we call Ātmā Jñāna—Ātmā … read more »
The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within
A discourse on the classical definition and power of Haṭha Yoga."A Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules." "The Haṭha Yogī is above every other yogī, if you understand. But of course, this is not merely doing Netī and having water … read more »
Removing pollution from the body and mind
A spiritual discourse on the ancient origins and modern practice of yoga and Ayurveda."The science of yoga is ancient. Ayurveda is also that old." "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing." A speaker addresses an audience, passionately recounting the divine origins of yoga from Shiva and … read more »
Questions and answers from Debrecen
A satsang addressing practical yogic living and dietary discipline."If you really want to do your yoga sādhānā, then, first control over your tongue, the test. You will see that 90% of all difficulties in your body will disappear." "Yoga begins with discipline. Atha yoga … read more »
Pilgrimage
Morning satsang from Vep, Hungary.
Vedic ceremonies can help us
A spiritual discourse and Vedic fire ceremony explanation from a Yoga in Daily Life retreat."Tradition is defined by āhāra, vihāra, ācāra, and vicāra—your nourishment, your company, your behavior, and your thoughts." "One mantra, one āhuti (offering into the fire), in the presence of the Gurudeva—who becomes your witness—yields a benefit … read more »
We are searching for Supreme Bliss
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.
Use your Viveka
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Hatha Yoga has spiritual, mental and social parts. There are six ways of practice in order to purify our being and get rid of stress. The human body is miraculous. There is no science to create … read more »
The fruit of immortality
A spiritual discourse on the paradox of vairāgya (dispassion) and renunciation."You are the luckiest ones, for you have not yet attained Self-Realization. After Realization, life is completely different." "Without satsa g (holy company), there is no vairāgya. You cannot attain vairāgya without satsa g." Swami Madhavananda … read more »
It's important to follow the principles
A spiritual talk using parables and personal anecdotes to explain the correct approach to sādhana (spiritual practice)."To understand sādhana—what it is, where it is rooted, its benefits, and how to correctly or incorrectly understand it—there is a story." "If you don't do the proper sādhana, then you are going in the wrong … read more »
Bhajan evening from Vep
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Vishwaguruji explains what the word bhajan means. Singing the glory of the Supreme connects the human with God.
Our practice should be successful
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.We are here to learn and to practice. It's not easy to reach self-realization. Vishwaguruji tells a story about the disciple who was full of high ambitions and went from master to master.
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
Retreat from Villach, Austria
The Eternal Flow: On Sanātana Dharma
A discourse on the eternal principles of Sanātana Dharma and spiritual practice."The mantra is universal. Do not think it is only religious or fanatic." "Sanātana Dharma is eternal dharma, and other dharma is what we call man-made religion." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering following a morning … read more »
Peace Tree planting in Villach
A spiritual ceremony for the planting of a "Peace Tree" in a park."You have chosen the tree well. It will be beautiful. It has a long life, right? About 350 years at least." "This tree is peace. Second is nonviolence. Nonviolence, let's say ahiṁsā, please, nonviolence, and we … read more »
Morning meditation in Villach
Retreat in Villach, Austria
A water drop is one with the Ocean
A spiritual discourse on awareness, the nature of the Self, and the path of yoga."Within ourselves, in each and every atom of our body, is the light, that power of Śiva." "God gave us that awareness... If you are aware, no accident happens. If you are aware, you will not … read more »
The Power of Mantra and the Significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā
A satsang on the power of mantra and the significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā."The Gāyatrī Mantra is the mantra which purifies the atmosphere, the energy in our body, in our mind, in our thinking, in our whole family." "Today, the moonlight, this moonlight, is very, very special because today, … read more »
Practicing Asanas
Practicing asanas with H.H. Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
Discipline leads to perfection
A discourse on the principles and daily practice of the Yoga in Daily Life system."Patañjali said yoga requires discipline. Discipline leads to perfection. Without discipline, you will not achieve your goal." "Yoga in daily life—yoga is only that. But practice every day, that is all." The speaker, likely a senior … read more »
Level 5 of Yoga in Daily Life
Practice the 5th.level of Yoga in Daily Life with H.H. Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
Satsang from Vienna
Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
It's not good to leave the Guru or the family
A spiritual discourse on the value of darśana and the authentic Guru-disciple relationship."A real Guru will not say, 'Okay, you can have a mantra from me.'" "One who offers to give you a mantra to become a disciple is 100% sure not a Satguru." The speaker delivers a … read more »
The Pranas in practice
A guided yoga session focusing on Ānandāsana and the importance of Vajranāḍī for vitality."There is no existing Śavāsana. Śavāsana is a dead body’s posture, and you are living; you are not dead. Therefore, it is called Ānandāsana." "Vajrāsana is one of the most powerful postures. It is strengthening first … read more »
We need the physical form of the Guru
A discourse on the nature of darśana (sacred vision) and the Guru's grace."We all long for darśana. For ages, across many lives, we have been longing for darśana. Ātmā darśana means self-realization." "Therefore, we must first have Gurudev’s darśana. Until we have realized that Guru, we wander from … read more »
Don't expect miracles
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Don't expect that miracles will happen. Many disciples are waiting for some special experience. Blessing of the Gurudev will lead you, protect you. Be happy with that.
The Incarnation of Holy Guruji
A satsang commemorating the incarnation day of Satguru Dharamsamrat Sri Swami Madhavanandji."The bhajans we are singing are the words of the Vedas." "To wear orange robes is not to be a real sannyāsī. You have to live life as a sannyāsī." A speaker venerates his Satguru, Guruji, … read more »
The power of the mantra
A satsang on the power and story of the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra."Only that Bholenāth Bhagavān Śiva, He can change [the time of death]." "Your guru mantra becomes a seed in those other mantras... every word can fail, but Guruvākyā will never fail." Following an anuṣṭhāna (ritual observance), … read more »
Unselfish Actions
Vishwaguruji's morning Satsang, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Vishwaguruji explains the meaning of nishkam and sakam karma. Careful and unselfish actions can make the future easier. We are acting and creating karma continuously. There is a way we can change our karma: meditation and … read more »
Real happiness is in the shelter of the Saint
A satsang discourse on the spiritual wealth of the guru's vision."Gurudev darśan dhan ho means it is a great blessing to have the darśan of the Gurudev. The darśan of the Gurudeva is the greatest wealth." "If you give others good things, pleasure things, if you … read more »
Hatha Yoga will give us will power
A satsang on Haṭha Yoga cleansing techniques, Śa kha Prakṣālana and Trāṭak."Haṭha Yoga is specially meant to purify our whole system, to balance the nāḍīs—Iḍā and Pi galā—and to awaken the flow of the Suṣumṇā Nāḍī." "The technique of Trāṭak is done with knowledge, with a scientific … read more »
Knowledge of the Saints
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Knowledge is endless. Follow the principle of yoga life long, practice Yoga in Daily Life continuously with love. Knowledge of the Saints like the nectar of immortality.
Darshan
A morning satsang discourse on the spiritual concept of darśana, or sacred vision."Darśana is one of the highest levels of yoga. You have to have a darśana." "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvaraḥ, Gurur Sākṣāt Parabrahma... if you make prayer, and this all, you have all the … read more »
Recharging of positive energies
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.The yogic practice makes us happy, healthy and relaxed. So detach yourself from worldly worries and take time for the Sadhana. That's why we are coming to the Seminar.
Sanskrit names are important
A satsang discourse on the meaning of yogic terminology and sacred language."Yoga is a very great, vast system. It is connected to the Sanskrit language." "Wherever you sit, that is your āsana... Then we have the names of the postures, what we call Bhuja gāsana, Sarvā gāsana, … read more »
The value of Satsang
A spiritual discourse exploring the mantra "Hari Om" and sharing Puranic stories."Hari is the name of Bhagavān Viṣṇu. And Om, Om is Hari." "72,000 years of sādhanā and one minute of satsa g... For one minute of satsa g, the whole earth raised up, and when it … read more »
Yoga will remove suffering
A morning satsang on the essence of yoga and the sacred journey of life from conception to liberation."Yoga is yoga. So many people have different names for yoga. It's only yoga. Why didn't they write yoga in their life?" "The responsibility of the parents is not only to give birth to a child, … read more »