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Controlling the Activities Of The Mind
Brahmavidyā is the science for mastering the prāṇas.Meditation with mantra is its key, harmonizing energy and reducing unnecessary mental fluctuations called vṛttis. Patañjali describes two vṛttis: kliṣṭa, which are disturbing, and akliṣṭa, which are not. Both are influenced by social company. A single … read more »
Self Realization Is Not The End
The path extends beyond self-realization to Brahmajñāna.The body is a divine instrument, with each limb possessing great value. Self-realization answers the fundamental question of identity, revealing one as the Ātmā. This knowledge is not the final destination but the beginning of the … read more »
Appearing Of Jyotirlingam
Morning lecture from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram.Jyotirlinga are shrines where Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India and Dwardash Jyotirlinga is the embodiment of all 12 Jyotirlingam found in India. Swamiji … read more »
Sataguru Jaga Me Aya Mera
The Satguru's arrival initiates a profound inner transformation.The divine sound 'So'haṃ' is imparted, revealing the Supreme Light. The vital energy reverses its flow, and the inner channels are unified. Awareness turns inward to the cave of the ear, where a throne of lightning … read more »
Bhajans Contain A Great Teaching
The teachings of yoga are divine revelations, not human inventions.All classical techniques, from āsanas to prāṇāyāma, originate from this source. The primary vehicle for this knowledge within our tradition is the bhajan. These are not merely songs but sacred utterances containing the complete spiritual path. … read more »
Invisible Guru Teaching
The spiritual path begins with a single encounter that ignites an inner flame.Everything we seek already exists within us, yet we often search externally. Progress is seen in retrospect, not in daily preoccupations. A first meeting with the teacher can be chaotic and confusing, filled with doubt and … read more »
Sanskrit Is A Divine Language
Sanskrit is a divine, systematic language originating from Vedic Sanskrit, the language of the Vedas and their auxiliary sciences.It is part of the vast Indo-European family, sharing deep roots with many modern languages. Sanskrit's perfection lies in its precise grammar and unlimited capacity for word creation from verbal roots, allowing exact expression of all … read more »
Pain Of Separation Is A Driving Force
The call to spiritual inquiry arises from the pain of separation from one's true nature.Pain is inherent in life and serves as a motivator. Suffering, however, is an optional response. We are conditioned by identifications and roles, creating a confused personality. This identification with what we are not generates persistent … read more »
Tapasya Is A Way To Purification
The master's absence is a direct teaching and test for spiritual practice.Accept the situation as a blessing and a chance for inner work. The core teaching is to accept, understand, and give. Reflect on the true purpose for being here: to progress on the spiritual path through … read more »
Birthday Celebration
Satsang from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Several speakers express their love and gratitude on occasion of Swamiji's birthday, which was celebrated according to the Indian calendar.
Remembering On Paramyogeshwar Sri Devpuriji
Divine souls descend to guide mortals from suffering to immortality.One such master left the mortal world decades ago, having announced his departure. He first appeared in mountain ranges, his entire life marked by miraculous deeds and foreknowledge for human welfare. He transformed worldly people into … read more »
Real Friendship
The foundation of culture and the path to Brahmavidyā begins with parental education.Culture is created through the saṃskāras given by parents, and this culture protects society. The best education is received in the lap of parents, not in formal institutions. When children leave home, they face the outer … read more »
Enjoy the Spiritual Journey
Brahmavidyā is the knowledge leading to self-realization.Vidyā is the learning process with its techniques, while Jñāna is the perfected mastery from that learning. Satsa g is the highest yoga technique for awakening dormant human qualities. In satsa g, the guru's teachings represent … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration with Swamiji
The Guru principle leads from darkness to light.The Guru is not the physical body but the divine knowledge within. That knowledge is a precious diamond within a simple box. Each heart contains the divine light. A true disciple receives and transmits this knowledge; … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration - bhajans
OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, India
Gurupurnima celebration with Swami Jasraj
Guru Pūrṇimā is a day to offer the fruits of the past year's spiritual practice and to begin anew.It is a time for reflection and for taking a resolution for the coming year. The spiritual path is the central priority, even amidst worldly duties. Life is a brief race where one has received the … read more »
Gurupurnima From Jadan
The ashram is a sacred field of grace where one must engage in seva, sādhanā, and bhajan to receive the Guru's blessings.Preserve your cultural saṃskāras and Sanskrit language for your children's mental purity and spiritual development. This place is a Śakti Pīṭha where great saints have lived; their vibrations remain. Do not come merely to eat and … read more »
Installation of the Shiva Lingam in Om Ashram
Installation of the Shiva Lingam in Om Ashram, Jadan, India.
Gurupurnima Satsang and Celebration
Today is Guru Pūrṇimā, an auspicious day for offering reverence at the Guru's feet.The program includes early morning initiations and ceremonies. A central event is the arrival and establishment of the twelve Jyotirli gas from the sky into the temple. This is a rare opportunity for devotees to witness … read more »
Glory Of Gurudev
Guru Pūrṇimā signifies the celebration of the guiding principle that dispels ignorance.The guru is defined as the remover of darkness, leading one from ignorance to the light of self-knowledge. This principle is embodied as creator, protector, and destroyer of obstacles. The day commemorates the incarnation of Vedavyāsa, … read more »
Samadhi
Prāṇa is a subtle life force distinct from physical oxygen.Our physical body requires this earth-specific oxygen, but the astral body, composed of prāṇa, can travel without it. Consciousness operates through various states. Sleep is a natural samādhi where dreams occur, yet they offer imagination, not … read more »
Three Kinds Of Sadhana
The practice of sādhanā is supported through group retreats, daily yoga classes, and satsa g.Satsa g presents the wisdom of the tradition and all saints, continuing the Brahmavidyā practice. The teachings include the five elements, the ten prāṇas, the five layers of the body, and the structure of the worlds. … read more »
Children Program
Children are the light of tomorrow, shaped by guidance and connection to nature.Time is a mental construct, yet within it we must act. Recent gatherings saw youth engaged in environmental cleanup, leaving spaces pristine and supporting local communities. Children participated in nature programs, learning directly from the organic … read more »
Ayurveda and Yoga Goes Hand In Hand
Āyurveda defines health as physical and mental equilibrium.Health exists when the bodily humors are balanced, digestion is strong, tissues function properly, and wastes are eliminated timely, while the self and mind remain content. The entire universe, including humans and food, is composed of … read more »
Knowledge Is Our Best Wealth
The path from learning to wisdom involves completing our inner chapters.Time passes, yet we wish to remain established in Brahman. Where are we not? The difference between vidyā and jñāna is crucial. Jñāna is direct perception of reality. Vidyā is the learning process, the highest wealth … read more »
Morning Satsang From Srilky
A bhajan celebrating a guru's life and mission is examined.The composition details a divine incarnation's birth, early spiritual awakening, and renunciation. It describes rigorous training under a master, leading to a visionary encounter and the reception of a global mission to teach yoga and alleviate … read more »
We Cannot Deny Guru Principle
Guru Pūrṇimā has two explanations.The first is the day the earth first experienced the complete light of sun and moon directly, symbolizing the union of Śiva’s power and the earth. The second is the birthday of Vedavyāsa, who preserved the … read more »
The Sun, the Moon, and the Vajra Nāḍī
The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra and prāṇa are central to practice.Chant with resonance to connect. Visualize offering to Śiva. Prāṇa must be strong and present in the chant. The written Oṃ contains symbols: the svastika represents the sun, a source of life. The dot represents Brahman; … read more »
Dharma Is An Universal Principle
The essence of Sanātana Dharma and the path of a teacher is understanding universal principles beyond man-made religion.Yoga is a complete science of body, mind, and consciousness, more demanding than becoming a doctor. Religion is a man-made thought, while dharma is the eternal principle and obligation inherent in all existence. Everything—elements, seasons, relationships—has … read more »
Amavasya - Moon Darshan
The moon governs the mind, and its grace is accessed through the Guru's guidance.Somavati Amavasya, the dark moon, is a powerful time connected to Shiva and the flow of nectar. The moon's changing phases mirror the restless, changeable nature of the mind, which is ruled by emotion and indecision. … read more »
Science Of Prana And Pranayama
Prāṇa is the cosmic energy that sustains life and consciousness.It transforms negativity and possesses a healing quality. This energy becomes mixed with earthly elements, such as from the ocean and vegetation, to form the oxygen necessary for physical life. Pure cosmic energy is too potent … read more »
Prana Is King Of Our Life
The human life is a precious opportunity to realize the divine unity underlying all creation.All beings arise from one source, like branches of a single family. The diversity of languages and names creates the illusion of separation, leading to conflict. The soul journeys through countless forms before attaining a human … read more »
Purify The Karmic Layers
The human journey is governed by the law of karma, which creates destiny.Positive karma purifies the layers surrounding the soul, while negative karma obscures it. This destiny automatically guides each being through various realms, including heavenly worlds where one stays only until their merit is exhausted. The ultimate … read more »
Learning Has No End
Life is a school of perpetual learning, guided by the Divine Mother of knowledge.Vidyā, or learning, is a lifelong practice with no empty space devoid of lesson. Knowledge is of two kinds: intellectual knowledge of the material world and spiritual theory, and the applied knowledge of aiming toward a … read more »
Knowledge Is Endless
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The source of knowledge is Brahman. There are two sources of water. Water in the tank is limited and the water of Ganges, coming from the Himalayas is endless, without limits. Worldly knowledge is limited, spiritual … read more »
Brahma Vidya Needs Practice
Discipline and practice are essential for spiritual progress, not intellectual understanding alone.The sweetness of devotion makes discipline meaningful; without it, practice is tasteless. External life need not change, but inner discipline must be unwavering against temptation. This discipline is the necessary dress for a sane spiritual life. … read more »
Keep Discipline In Eating
Human life is a discipline.Creation established that life eats life for sustainability, leaving no escape except for humans. Humans must practice discipline in eating and sleeping, unlike animals. Eating little, alpāhāra, and avoiding heavy evening meals prevents excessive sleep driven … read more »
What Is The Guru
The seven days are Brahmavākya, the eternal words of Brahman, established by the Saptaṛṣis who reside in Antarīkṣa.This earth is Mṛtyu Loka, a junction of coming and going, and our Karma Bhūmi where we perform action. One must honor their Janmabhūmi, the place of birth, and their Dharma Bhūmi, the land of spiritual … read more »
What Is Vidya
Destiny is governed by Vidhātā, who writes our fate based on past karma at birth.This writing, our destiny, cannot normally be changed. Our actions create karma that follows us across lives. Even powerful beings like Rāvaṇa cannot alter what is written, as shown when he fails to change his daughter's … read more »
Life Is A Kriya
Life is a sacred process of purification through prescribed rites.Earth is a realm of action where the soul comes to work towards Brahman-knowledge. The body is alive through action; its cessation is the final act. Vedic tradition outlines sixteen saṃskāras for the human soul, serving … read more »
Hanuman Ji, Son Of The Wind
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Tuesday is the day of Hanumanji. He is known as incarnation of Shiva and also known as the son of the wind. A mighty, strong and divine incarnation. When we think on him we get strength. … read more »
Lokas - Introduction
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Whatever scientists find, all is written in the Vedas. Thousands of years ago the Rishis discovered already the knowledge of the universe. Those yogis were capable to go in their astral body as far as 2100 … read more »
The Flow Of Prana, Relaxation
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Swamiji is guiding a special relaxation with awareness of the flow of Prana and the dimensions of our phenomena.
Everything Has Its Time
Everything has its time, and you will not receive more than what is destined, nor before its time.You may travel and practice many techniques, but you will not attain your desire prematurely. A seed requires time to sprout and bear fruit. Do not constantly change seeds; remain steady in your practice. Spiritual attainment … read more »
This Is The Breath of Life
The practice begins with relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, feeling the prāṇa within the motionless body.Life is prāṇa. Observe the natural expansion and contraction of the body with the breath. All movement is the play of prāṇa. The cosmic process mirrors the breath. Creation is the exhalation of Brahman, sustenance is … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life Is A Great System
The science of yoga is an endless ocean of wisdom for human well-being.This system is based on ancient literature and addresses the entire human being, not merely physical exercise. The individual soul travels through countless lifetimes, carrying impressions within consciousness. The human body is a temporary gift containing … read more »
Purpose Of Yoga Is To Purify
Today is Sa gam day, a meeting of groups exchanging energies that require purification.A proper retreat requires disciplined time to cleanse the five bodies or kośas: Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya. Prāṇa, the cosmic energy, becomes colored and turbulent through human interaction, leading to mental infections. The purpose … read more »
Path To Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.For the path to Brahmavidya we need the help of prana and prana needs our help. Protection is in the protection. We have to work towards prana shakti. Prana shakti is our life. If prana is … read more »
Understand What Means Purity
Spiritual development requires absolute interest and is founded on practical purity, beginning with nourishment.Without understanding and applying fundamental principles, progress is impossible. Purity in food preparation and consumption is essential; mixing meat and vegetables contaminates the energy. Personal hygiene, like washing hands and mouth before and after eating, is … read more »
Prana Is Essence Of Life
Prāṇa is the principal force in Brahmavidyā Kriyā.It is not merely air, but the vital energy sustaining all functions. A story illustrates this: the senses each claimed importance, but when prāṇa departed, the body died. There is cosmic prāṇa and active prāṇa that … read more »