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Don't Be a Lonely Drop
The glory of satsa g is the power of spiritual unity, not individualism.A solitary drop cannot flow; many drops must unite to form a stream, then a river, and finally reach the ocean. Satsa g is this gathering where spiritual power is built, elevating one's being. Good companionship … read more »
Moksha siddhi aparokshanubhuti
The path to self-realization is the non-dual knowledge of the Ātman.Śa karācārya's Advaita teaches that all apparent forms are one reality, like gold in various ornaments. The highest knowledge is Ātmajñāna, self-realization. This knowledge is lost without discipline, like a forgotten dream. One must return to … read more »
Look inside yourself
The teaching of Śa karācārya establishes non-dualism.He is the highest authority, an incarnation of knowledge who knew all scriptures. His concise text contains knowledge for many lifetimes. The core truth is non-duality; apparent differences are merely forms, like various ornaments made from … read more »
Mantra is a cosmic language
Mantra is a divine sound channeling cosmic power into consciousness.Creation occurred through sound. Yogis discovered the supreme power governing all, named God. To unite with this power, one must find a channel; mantras are these channels. Mantras are vibration, resonance, and God itself. They form … read more »
What is hidden in muladhar
The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the foundation of human consciousness and the seat of destiny.This root center at the base of the spine is the support for life and consciousness. It holds Prārabdha, the destiny created from past deeds, which determines the conditions of one's life. This destiny is a … read more »
God shall never disappoint you
Awakening to our divine nature is the purpose of human life.You are fortunate to attend this spiritual gathering. Our prime duty is to protect creatures and live with mutual love. The light of your life is the light of God; knowing yourself is knowing God. You … read more »
The self on time waves
Yoga is the science of balancing body, mind, and consciousness to achieve union with the cosmic source.Our problems often stem from a lack of internal harmony. Yoga offers a practical path, not just theory, to cultivate this balance. The ultimate goal is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This requires … read more »
Work is a life beauty
The path requires selfless service and inner practice.We are human and make mistakes, often projecting faults onto others instead of ourselves. God sees everything. Success in spiritual practice faces obstacles from both divine and negative forces. The greatest donation is giving the name … read more »
Kundalini yoga science
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, a balancing principle that harmonizes our inner self.It originates from Cosmic Consciousness, governed by the divine energy Yogamāyā. This energy takes on qualities as it moves through the universe. Yoga means union—the reunion of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. There is only one … read more »
Transform yourself through yoga
Our mission is to bring peace and self-realization.Fighting with weapons cannot bring peace; only love and flowers can. We fight out of ignorance, for temporary possessions and power that do not belong to us. We have only two days: yesterday and today. The … read more »
Ego is blinded by maya
The mind's delusion under desire is a test requiring divine intervention to cure.Nārada, a sage, is asked to evaluate a princess's qualities. Upon seeing her, he becomes captivated, forgetting his detachment. He privately extols her virtues but gives her father only superficial praise. Consumed by the desire to … read more »
Only wisdom can digest ego
Pride and divine illusion are central themes.The inner divine self knows all and protects. Success infected with ego is lost. Life has waves; climbing a mountain means eventually descending. Pray for liberation at the summit to avoid falling. Words, once spoken, do … read more »
Pride is an ego trap
Words possess inherent power and must be used with great care, for they manifest reality.Even divine incarnations may undergo curses for a higher purpose, as all action requires a reason. The ego arises from claiming personal victory, forgetting divine protection. Spiritual practice is a shelter where all yogas unite, offering … read more »
The blessed day of guru purnima
Guru Pūrṇimā celebrates the supreme principle of the Guru, the dispeller of darkness.This day marks the descent of the sun's light and the birth of the sage Vyāsa, whose holy throne represents eternal wisdom. Sanātana Dharma is the primordial, uncreated religion, distinct from man-made faiths. The Guru transforms … read more »
Atmagyana
The form of knowledge is the nature of the Self, which is pure, formless, and immortal.The body is subject to change, disease, and death; it is full of impurity and is unreal. The true Self, the Ātman, is none of these. It is Nirvikāra—free from decay and disease. It is Nirākāra—without … read more »
The power of tapasya
A dream reveals the necessity of spiritual practice.The words of Nārada are truth. Austerity is the giver of happiness and remover of all troubles. All difficulties, physical or mental, must be mastered and overcome. Obstacles always come on the spiritual path; one must … read more »
God knows your love
The heart's resonance is tested when devotion faces inner conflict.A divine consort tests a divine incarnation, then conceals her actions from her lord. The lord perceives the deception through divine sight. An inner conflict arises: to love the consort in her assumed form risks losing … read more »
Truth is not easy to digest
Understanding God's divine play is profoundly difficult, even for the wise, due to our limited perspective.We see suffering and injustice and question God's role, but we perceive only the present result, not the past causes or future outcomes shaped by karma across many lives. Our minds are weak and selfish, unable … read more »
Only devotion will quench your thirst
The divine love within your heart is the holy river Saryu, and God resides on its bank.The harmonious love between divine brothers is like lotuses opening, the sweetness of that water. The purity of a devotee's heart is this water—it quenches all thirsts, which only God's name can satisfy. This water alone … read more »
Atma is your best friend
The three pillars of a yogi's practice are manana, svādhyāya, and abhyāsa.Manana is deep reflection on your life to discern what brings joy or suffering, and to concentrate on your spiritual aim. Life passes quickly, like sand or water through your hands, so you must use time … read more »
Who is your meditation dedicated to
The Rāmcaritamānas is a divine lake that cools the restless mind and bestows peace.The mind is a wild elephant burning in desires. It finds peace only by diving into the lake of Rāma's glory within this scripture. This text, born from Śiva's consciousness, removes all sufferings and spiritual poverty. … read more »
Spirit, Mind and Soul
Spiritual practice requires confronting the impurities that veil the soul.Spirituality is the radiance of a pure soul, expressed as harmony. Impurities accumulate as layers over the soul through negative thoughts, words, and deeds. These obstacles are classified as mala, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa. Mala is physical, … read more »
The Joy of Good Health
The everlasting Self is the immortal truth within, while the body, mind, and individual soul are temporary.Our destiny is shaped by karma, and fulfilling our inherent dharma—the principle of right action—is essential. Human life's purpose is self-realization, to know the Ātmā, the divine light within all. Health is foundational to this journey. … read more »
Do not Judge
Yoga in daily life is the conscious application of yogic principles from the moment of waking.The practice begins with the first impression upon opening one's eyes. One should behold something beautiful or sacred and offer a prayer of gratitude for the new day, setting an intention for positive thoughts, words, and … read more »
Ahar, Vihar, Achar, Vichar
Yoga is designed for human well-being, a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul.Real happiness is good health, which cannot be bought but gained through discipline. The ancient system of Āyurveda teaches that happiness is good health. Yoga practice begins with self-discipline. Four principles govern health: nourishment, behavior, thoughts, … read more »
Yoga for Body, Breath and Mind
The eightfold path of yoga is a systematic journey to higher consciousness.Patañjali systematized this ancient practice, beginning with āsana, which are comfortable postures for meditation, not mere exercise. This is followed by prāṇāyāma, the exercise of vital energy through breath control, distinct from oxygen. Mastery involves techniques … read more »
The Fire of three tapas
The three fires are the fundamental problems of existence: physical and mental illness, worldly conflict, natural calamities, and astral or karmic disturbances.Ancient seers researched how to gain protection from these afflictions, which also shield one from planetary and societal influences. All beings, like a mobile tree, are subject to these universal forces. There are mantras to cultivate … read more »
Meditation completes Yoga
Yoga is the balancing principle uniting infinite space and consciousness.Meditation is the key to this union. Our limited experiences exist within endless consciousness, where the divine will awoke, manifesting sound, elements, and individual souls. These souls journey through time, clothed in five bodies, experiencing duality. … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Sadhana liberates us from sadness
The spiritual path leads from fear and mortality to fearlessness and immortality.Waking each day is a profound blessing. A walk through nature reveals life's interconnected beauty, with the ocean itself symbolizing divine essence. The sage Patañjali taught ahimsa and embodied a state of nirbhaya, fearlessness, where all … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras the Three Tapas as Obstacles
To achieve our aims, we face hidden obstacles.The wisdom of Patañjali guides us. To remove obstacles, first invoke Śrī Gaṇeśa, the remover of all barriers and lord of intellect. His grace brings perfection and wealth. He must be invited into the heart with … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Nine Inner Obstacles
True happiness is found only in spiritual knowledge, not in worldly pursuits.All beings seek happiness and avoid suffering. Real, lasting happiness exists solely in self-knowledge and God-consciousness, which a true Guru bestows. People hunger for fulfillment in money, relationships, or status, but this hunger is never satisfied. … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Mantra guides and guards you
The spiritual path is a challenging journey of many lives toward self-realization, requiring persistent practice under a guru's guidance.Life presents constant internal and external problems, like fluctuating emotions and distractions, which are part of the purification process. The guru acts like a smith, using the fire of discipline and the hammer of instruction to … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Conscious and Unconscious Samadhi
This planet is a mortal realm for the soul's recreation, to purify negativity and realize divine qualities.Among 8.4 million life forms, the human alone possesses intellect to discern good from bad and understand the creator. This intellect illuminates consciousness, allowing one to break the cycle of birth and death. God incarnates in … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Guru is ishwara
Heaven is in the forest; hell is in the city.Cities are full of disturbances, where people run after money with the fear of existence. The financial crisis shows human helplessness. Money is still on the planet, yet fear arises from the psychic problem of having … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Outer and Inner Disturbances
The five afflictions are obstacles on the path from duality to unity.God is one; the universe is His exhalation, a manifestation where we feel separate. This separation is duality, which is ignorance. Non-duality, seeing no difference between God and self, is knowledge. In this state of exhalation, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Ignorance is the Biggest Obstacle
The practice of surrender, Īśvara Praṇidhāna, is the path to divine grace.Three entities command equal respect: the lake, which holds water for all; the tree, which gives without expectation; and the saint, who speaks truth for everyone. Surrender means performing all duties with God in mind, not … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Obstacles have to be expected
Today is a divine day of wisdom, mercy, and surrender.This day marks the incarnation of a great teacher, whose life and message are recorded in sacred texts. The core teaching is that wishes are fulfilled through purified karma and unwavering faith, not through selfish demand. … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Love Has Many Forms
The path requires śraddhā, vīrya, and smṛti.Desire resides in the mind, not the body. Śraddhā is confidence, devotion, and belief in one's practice. Vīrya is the health and strength of the body and senses, providing the energy for progress. Smṛti is memory, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Preparation for Samadhi
The citta must become a steady, undisturbed flame to approach samādhi.Patañjali's Samādhi Pāda comes first to prepare the three bodies: physical, subtle, and causal. Mastery of the physical body is not torture but moderation—eating and drinking just enough to survive. Himalayan yogis use roots like kaṇḍamūla, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Devotion and Samadhi
Spiritual progress accelerates through devotion.Systematic practice calms the senses, turning them inward. This introversion is a cultivated calm, not psychological withdrawal. In this state, the inner instruments—mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego—must also be steadied. Remaining mental impressions from past experiences … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras the Glory of Purusha
The incarnation of divine light is observed through celestial signs and understood through cosmic principles.First comes the unmanifest light, Jyoti Svarūpaḥ or Śiva, the source consciousness from which all else arises. This is the primal manifestation without mother or father. From this, the three guṇas become active, represented by Brahmā, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Raga and Dvesha Create Vrittis
The path requires calming the mind by controlling the senses and eliminating attachment, which is the cause of bondage and disturbing forces like desire and aversion.Non-violence is the highest principle. Running from problems is not a solution; one must face them. The mind must be observed and controlled through discernment, not by force or escape. True detachment is mastery over desires, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Focus your thoughts at paramatma
The spiritual path requires sustained practice and a fragile dispassion.Practice is the constant effort to steady the mind. Dispassion is the turning away from sensory entanglements. This dispassion is delicate and easily extinguished. It can be inspired by scripture or profound reflection, such as contemplating … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Vairagya protects from vrittis
The path to self-realization requires consistent practice and true detachment.You are the seer, the knower, the draṣṭā, yet you search for yourself externally. Self-knowledge, ātmā jñāna, is not found in theory but within through practice. The world of objects, dṛśya, constantly changes, layering impressions on … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Disturbing and Helpful Vrittis
Mastering the mind requires understanding and disciplining its fluctuations, the vṛttis.Progress depends on this foundational discipline, which is mental, not merely physical. The vṛttis are influenced primarily by three organs of knowledge: vision, sound, and smell. What we see, hear, or smell naturally triggers judgment and … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Be steady in meditation
All sound is simply sound; disturbance arises from our perception, not the sound itself.Patañjali teaches that disruptive and helpful thoughts are vṛttis. The problem is disliking external sensations, believing they disturb us. Withdraw the senses to unite with your inner sound; then external noises cease to be a disturbance. … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Dharma of Intellect
The human spiritual journey is defined by specific blessings and duties.First, we are blessed to be born human, possessing intellect and the duty to exercise judgment and protect all creatures. Our human dharma is a responsibility; if we protect it, it protects us. Second, we are … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Vairagya and satsang
Yoga is the authentic system for progressing from stone to cosmic consciousness.Yogis researched all planetary life, understanding every entity possesses consciousness. They explored astrology as the third eye and palmistry as the ocean's philosophy, where lines change with destiny. Life originates from one divine consciousness, the light … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Dark Cloud of Laziness
Trees are sacred life, equal to saints, and protecting them with lakes, rain, and saints is our prime duty.Humans, trapped by greed and attachment, destroy nature and ignore liberating wisdom. Attachment is a prison; detachment is freedom. Our restless thoughts form an unhealthy jungle. Overcome them by directing consciousness inward, realizing we are not … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Nectar of Divine Words
The nectar of divine wisdom and the discipline of the senses are essential for spiritual progress.Vācanāmṛta is the nectar of a master's spoken words, which purifies the hearing and cleanses negative vibrations absorbed daily. Jñānamṛta is the nectar of wisdom leading to immortality. Caraṇāmṛta is the holy water from a master's … read more »