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Social education
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.For a yogi, perfect social education is important. Without this we may speak hard words and harm others. As much wisdom and spiritual energy you have,the more humble and kind you become.
Don't share your divine experiences with all
The first lesson of trust in Rājayoga is to listen to all but trust nothing until it is fully tested.A politician taught his son this by having him jump from a height, breaking his limbs, to demonstrate that one must not trust anyone completely, even a father. In spiritual practice, you must not fully trust … read more »
Ahimsa is the highest principle
Rāja Yoga connects one to the kingly principle, which is governance without abuse.Nature provides for need, not greed. A true ruler possesses yogic knowledge. Harmony in marriage reflects this unity, where husband and wife share one opinion and support each other as one soul. A story illustrates this: … read more »
Healthy nourishment
Nutrition must be understood from a holistic perspective beyond mere physical components.Four essential qualities define proper nourishment: the energetic and vitamin content, the individual quantity consumed, the food's inherent vitality, and the spiritual surroundings of the meal, such as prayer. The common view focuses only on vitamins … read more »
Humans must have discipline
Rāja Yoga is the yoga of discipline, a lifelong practice beginning now.All of nature exists in perfect discipline according to its dharma, but humans have lost this human nature. Acting against our dharma creates the great problems on earth. A lack of discipline leads to destruction, as … read more »
You are the king
Yoga is a mighty tree of oneness.Jñāna Yoga is its branches, the beauty of non-dual knowledge. Rāja Yoga is the trunk, the strength and discipline of mastery. Bhakti Yoga is the humble devotion of the branches, offering shelter and service. Karma Yoga … read more »
Women can bring peace
The four yogic paths are interdependent, each requiring the others for fulfillment.Karma Yoga needs the knowledge of Jñāna, the devotion of Bhakti, and the discipline of Rāja. Bhakti Yoga requires the action of Karma, the understanding of Jñāna, and the structure of Rāja. These paths are united … read more »
Relationships between brothers and sisters
Rakṣā Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond of brotherhood and sisterhood.This festival reminds us of our fundamental relationships. It is a call to revive the pure, unconditional connections that form society's foundation. The bond between brother and sister exemplifies a love deeper than mere emotion, rooted … read more »
Anusthan, sadhana and upasana
Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined practice leading to freedom.Initially, it can seem difficult, requiring one to sit and repeat mantra all day. Yet it is a great blessing, a form of heaven where everything is done for you, allowing you to simply be with … read more »
Learn the original Sanskrit names
Preserving the original Sanskrit terminology is essential for maintaining the integrity of yoga's wisdom.Translating or changing these names alters their meaning and leads to the loss of the tradition. Every āsana, kriyā, and technique must be known by its Sanskrit name. For instance, Paścimottānāsana describes the stretching of the … read more »
Mana Saba Khoyo Re
The mind is lost in bad company.The mind loses everything through negative association, abandoning the Guru's shelter and creating obstacles in devotion. Worldly life is a dream-like illusion that distracts and creates forgetfulness. Desire is an unquenchable thirst, leading one endlessly like … read more »
Vishwaguruji's Birthday
The spiritual path requires surrender to the Guru and daily practice to receive and transmit divine light.Success comes only through the Guru's grace, not personal effort. Disciples share experiences of being called to serve, such as teaching yoga in new countries, which initially provokes fear. By following the Guru's instruction, fear dissolves … read more »
Learn the language of yoga
A birthday celebration is an occasion for reflection on the disciple's duty and the universal language of spiritual understanding.The true offering is not a material gift but the commitment to live and transmit the teachings received. Disciples express profound gratitude for the guidance that protects all life and brings peace. The celebration includes symbolic … read more »
The best medicine for a human is a human
Inner social education is the cultivation of respectful inner behavior.This education is an inner engineering of one's mission. Every action involves intellect, ambition, soul, awareness, mind, and emotion. Before physical action, there is mental action. All actions—through body, mind, speech, or social position—bear consequences. Discernment … read more »
Prakrti - The mother nature
A remedy for joint health and the duty of a teacher to connect with nature.A yearly treatment for joints involves a specific food preparation. Combine roasted fenugreek and whole wheat flour with ghee, almonds, jaggery, and spices to form laddūs. Consume one each morning for about a month during the … read more »
Knowledge is given to give further
True knowledge must be shared, or it is lost.There is only one knowledge with many branches. The best knowledge supports God's original creation, not manipulations that damage the planet. Man-made techniques create dependency, unlike God's perfect gifts given freely. Scriptures preserve knowledge, though some … read more »
The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Daily Life
The principle of yoga is to achieve harmony of body, mind, and soul through systematic practice in daily life.This is not a temporary emotional state but a disciplined path from basic to advanced understanding. Perfection comes only through relentless practice, as illustrated by ancient stories and the potter molding clay. The physical system balances … read more »
How we pollute our energy
Yoga is a holistic science for body, mind, and soul, designed for universal well-being.It extends beyond physical postures to encompass all of life, including environmental stewardship. A teacher receives profound trust from students, implanting instructions directly into their consciousness. The human intellect, shaped by education, determines one's path. Consciousness … read more »
The beauty of the Himalayas
The Himalayas hold the sacred kingdom of Śrī Ālagpurījī, a place of divine energy described in scripture.Traveling there is challenging, with paths often blocked and basic comforts absent. The high altitude brings purity and a different prāṇa. Specific sites like Ga gotrī, the source of the Ga gā, and mountains named for … read more »
Yoga practice with children
A joyful closing practice integrates review, gratitude, and communal connection.The session begins with chanting and a playful nursery rhyme to wake the sun, celebrating the learning of love for the sun, friends, and animals. The physical practice reviews immunity-strengthening āsanas learned during the seminar, encouraging … read more »
What is a kriya?
The essence of kriyā and Haṭha Yoga is explained.Kriyā means any action or happening. Inhalation, exhalation, digestion, rain, and decomposition are all kriyā. Movement is either creative or destructive kriyā. In Haṭha Yoga, specific yogic practices are called ṣaṭ karma, the six cleansing actions. … read more »
Sutra Dhauti
Haṭha Yoga techniques purify the body and strengthen the digestive fire.Netī uses water or purified cow urine for nasal cleansing. Dhauti cleanses the alimentary canal; Sūtra Dhauti involves swallowing a cloth, while Jala Dhauti, or Kuṇḍjalakriyā, involves drinking and expelling salty water. These practices remove impurities … read more »
Adi Shankaracharya and Advaita Vada
Satsang with Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda, Summer Retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Neti and Kapalabhati
Satsang with Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda, Summer Retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Yoga unites space and consciousness
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, uncreated order governing all existence.Everything perceived and the body's functions operate within this timeless principle. Yoga is the union of the individual self with the supreme consciousness, hindered only by ignorance. Knowledge unites; ignorance divides. The aim is oneness. True … read more »
Successor of the Guru Gadi
Satsang with Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda, Summer Retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Don’t fight against in the name of the God, just surrender. Non violence is the root of the Dharma. Guru and disciple always will be there. Supreme will send the true successor if there will be … read more »
The meaning of Bhajan
The essence of bhajan, mantra, and prāṇa is explored.Bhajan is not merely singing but the inner repetition of God's name with devotion, encompassing prayer, meditation, and all actions offered to God. Poetry contains wisdom, asking and answering questions. Mantra is a potent seed containing … read more »
How the food and relationships affect our being
Prāṇa is the vital energy and consciousness that sustains all life.Its quality is directly influenced by the nourishment we consume, which extends beyond the physical. The origin of our food carries an energetic imprint. Consuming food obtained through exploitation, such as from child labor, introduces negative … read more »
40 years of the Divine Light in Vienna
A divine light has been burning for forty years at the Mother Center in Vienna, spreading its power worldwide.This center is the seat of the spiritual lineage and is connected to several United Nations NGOs focused on peace, environment, and spirituality. These global activities are balanced with the spiritual headquarters in India. The organization … read more »
The importance of mothers having a good diet
Prāṇa depends on diet, harmony, and environment.Balance prāṇa first through a Sattvic, vegetarian diet that nourishes blood, nerves, and bones. The foundation of health begins with the mother's diet before and after childbirth, supporting the child's development and her own recovery. Family … read more »
Our world is surviving thanks to Holy Saints
The sacred Himalayan realm of Alak Purījī is a living spiritual lineage.The great poet Kālidāsa described this vast kingdom. It is the source of the Alaknandā River, which merges with the Bhagirathi at Dev Prayāg to form the complete Ga gā. This is the abode of siddhas … read more »
Preparation for advanced postures
Preparing the body and mind is essential for Kriyānuṣṭhāna.Discipline is required, not all must perform advanced postures like a handstand. A foundational requirement is the ability to sit motionless for a minimum of one hour, cultivating kāya-sthairyam for a steady mind. Physical preparation over … read more »
Guru is here for the whole world
Satsang with Vishwaguruji, Summer Retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Social festivals are observed to maintain and protect society. Every human needs respect, understanding and kindness, regardless the culture. Guru is not only part of the Indian culture. According to the guru principle there is the … read more »
Yoga, the inner engineering
Satsang with Vishwaguruji, summer retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.There are different levels of our being such as: Atma, Jivatma, consciousness/awareness, mind, emotion, senses, desires, physical body and energy body. There is an inner balancing mechanism to distribute energy to the whole body. With proper … read more »
Our source is Alakhpuriji
Mastery requires disciplined training, perfection, and practice before one can teach.Everything, from engineering to medicine, follows this sequence. In yoga, mere physical postures are insufficient; one must master the inner world—desires, likes, and dislikes—across the five kośas: the bodies of nourishment, energy, mind, knowledge, and bliss. … read more »
Kriya for opening to knowledge
The practice of mantra and mudrā purifies the chakras and cultivates divine speech.Chant the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra to awaken energy and concentration. A specific hand mudrā channels a flow like a sacred river, bringing calmness. The mantra seeks nectar for the tongue, meaning speech should be humble, kind, and … read more »
Mastering the subtle energies
Yoga is a practical path, not a theory.Survival in this age requires practice, not just philosophy. The current era is governed by material illusion, where excessive pursuit of wealth distracts from true purpose. True richness is devotion, which accompanies the soul eternally. Modern … read more »
Naham Karata for Yoga teachers
The human journey requires integrating intellect with devotion under a teacher's guidance.Mistakes have significant consequences, pulling one back into cycles of existence. Intellect alone cannot achieve realization; it is like climbing a mountain without oxygen. That essential element is the Guru's grace. Practice is paramount, yet devotion … read more »
Mahashivaratri
The resonance of Aum is the primordial technique to connect awareness with Cosmic Consciousness.This sound pervades the universe and awakens Śiva. A protocol exists for divine invocation, beginning with Gaṇeśa to remove obstacles, ensuring the success of subsequent worship. The essence of Śivarātri is the transition from darkness to … read more »
Mantra
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Viswaguruji explains how to chant Shiva mantra and Mahamrityunjaya mantra. Mahamrityunjaya mantra is the highest mantra. It removes all illnesses, no curse can attack you while you are repeating this mantra. It removes all impurities from … read more »
Recharging the spiritual energy
You are in the aura of Śiva consciousness, a divine vibration filling your thoughts and body, making you Śivamaya.Many worldly problems vanish here in this experience of the Self, ānanda-svarūpa. Avoid the company of those entangled in temporary, conflicted worldly pursuits; this is kusanga. Their polluted minds will affect you. Associate only with truly … read more »
We are all born from Shiva
Śiva is the supreme reality, encompassing truth, auspiciousness, and beauty.He is Mahādev, the God of Gods, beyond human titles like "Lord." Śiva is unborn and endless, the source from which all creation multiplies. He embodies perfect balance and innocent simplicity, known as Bholenāth. Śiva brought … read more »
Abhishek is worship of the entire Universe
The Śiva Li ga represents the formless, entire universe, which is pure consciousness and energy.It has no birth, death, father, or mother. Performing abhiṣeka is worshipping the whole universe, as everything comes from Śiva, who is the God of the gods. The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra is a Vedic prayer to Śiva … read more »
Sanatan Dharma is not a man-made religion
The mind is the source of all conflict and duality.Human-made religions, or sects, create dispute through personal liking and disliking. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, universal principle, not a designed religion. It is the sustaining reality observable in nature, like a seed's growth. All phenomena, … read more »
Gurumantra is the prana in the body
The essence of spiritual practice is devotion to the guru and adherence to the guru's word.Meditation without a mantra is incomplete, and the supreme mantra is received from the guru. The human body and the entire universe are intricate divine creations, each part with sacred purpose and discipline. The guru principle … read more »
Christmas is the festival of Unity
Christmas reveals the incarnation of love, light, and oneness.Rarely is its true spirit known. Most celebrate without this knowledge, leading to conflict in God's name. True worship respects all religions and incarnations equally, seeing God in everyone. The Hindu tradition exemplifies this by honoring … read more »
Healing power of God's name
The energy of the body and spiritual immunity are central to well-being.Chanting the divine name creates positive vibration and healing sound therapy. Sound and inner color perception are important, but arise without force. Foreign energies enter through interaction, contact, or consumption, disrupting one's purity and causing agitation, … read more »
Taste of the Divine Nectar
The spiritual path is about tasting true realization, not pursuing powers without discipline.Amāvasyā is powerful for sādhana seeking siddhi, but without discipline, such practices harm like overeating. Our path is sāttvic yoga, ensuring harmony and development without harm. Modern yoga often lacks depth, taught by those with mere … read more »
Eat well and practice
The beauty of life is found in its natural state, not in artificial enhancements.Nature displays a beautiful spectrum of color and age. Fashion and chemical products like makeup stem from desire, which hinders higher consciousness. These items are expensive, full of chemicals, and create dependency while damaging the skin. … read more »
Relations to our ancestors
Honor the ancestors and the roots of dharma.This day signifies supporting ancestors toward liberation, called mokṣa or heaven. The tradition originates from the ancient Sarasvatī River culture. The people called themselves Āryas. The name "Hindu" was given later; it signifies removing violence. The … read more »