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The form of God is the vibration
Om is the original mantra, the sound form of God.The mantra Om grants all desires and liberation. Yogis meditate on Om constantly. The bindu in Om’s symbol is both the cosmic origin-point and the nectar of immortality. Om is not a produced sound but a … read more »
Aba Tuma Daya Karo Gurudevaji
True devotion is complete surrender, like a slave without contract or will.The guru is the indescribable, unborn reality who carries one across the ocean of worldliness. The guru is the signpost to truth, a true yogi whose divine play is incomprehensible. The guru's grace pervades the universe, … read more »
Identification with the name
The yoga name is a second mantra, a divine tool given to replace worldly identification.Most have received this mantra without realizing it. A name forms identity, usually tied to the body, which is the root of ignorance. Birth names are given by parents based on fashion or circumstance, often carrying … read more »
We are in a blessed place
The story of the great tree and the small axe reveals how the seemingly insignificant overcomes the mighty.During Holī, Gurujī spoke of a very big tree, tall and thick, so large people came and went through it. Many passed by. Then a sādhu arrived and said, “Now this will die. It will increase … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
Devotion to the Guru is the essence of spiritual practice.Chant the mantra with full belief and devotion. Feel the Guru's presence directly before you. Imagine performing the mantra at his lotus feet. His constant blessings and love shower upon all. In every beat, feel his … read more »
Guided Relaxation into Inner Peace and Self-Awareness
Guided relaxation opens the door to inner peace and self-awareness without needing elaborate preparation.Assume a comfortable posture even on uneven ground. Close the eyes and take a few deep breaths to release the body. Surrender mental effort and sense the body's weight held by the earth. With each exhalation … read more »
Death is a transition
Death is a transition to a higher place when one follows the spiritual path and has the Guru’s grace.Death is a universal law; whoever comes will go. If there is trust in the Guru and devotion, the Guru prepares one for this transition. A king named Vidura feared death and asked his guru. The … read more »
Maya can destroy everything
Greed destroys spiritual progress, causing a fall regardless of one's efforts.A hardworking man saw an advertisement for a magical golden egg promising wealth. Consumed by greed, he spent all his savings on it, quit his job, and isolated himself to guard it. He eventually cracked the … read more »
Follow the path of Bhakti
The path of devotion and Guru's grace overcomes the universal power of māyā.You cannot escape māyā, but by surrendering to the Guru and following the spiritual path, you can cross it. A sādhu's anger after years of tapasyā shows māyā's presence. The path of knowledge can inflate ego, … read more »
Ab Sop Diya Is Jivan Ka
The text consists solely of salutations and invocations.It is a series of reverential praises. The phrases honor a divine principle and a spiritual teacher. There is no narrative, teaching, or exposition contained within. The content is purely devotional in nature. It serves as … read more »
Dhyan Karo
Meditate, O mind, to dispel ill-intentions and remember the Guru's words.Through meditation, one gains wisdom and progresses toward becoming a yogi. It is the means to fulfill duties and make life fruitful. True renunciation arises from seeking detachment while still within worldly bondage. In all actions, … read more »
The essence is always the same
The essence of satsa g is transformation through timeless presence.Stories from the past contain profound teachings to be digested. Time and place dictate appropriate behavior, yet the essence of pure yoga remains constant, adapting through different eras. The teacher is always in accordance with time, … read more »
Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva
The one who acts is the Great Lord, not the individual self.The ego believes it is the doer, but this is ignorance. All action arises from the divine energy of the Great Lord. The individual is merely an instrument. When you understand this, the burden of doership … read more »
Morning practice from Strilky
A gentle yoga practice integrates relaxation, mindful movement, and breath awareness to cultivate strength and well-being.Begin by relaxing the body completely, feeling its heaviness and observing the breath. Movements like Pavan Muktāsana increase circulation, particularly in the lower back and knees. Exercises such as the bicycle motion strengthen core muscles and … read more »
Practising Asanas
Yoga practice aims for inner peace and strength.Practice brings awareness inside, into inner space. Āsanas and yoga calm the mind. Every movement is done with full awareness. Stand in the position, separate the feet, and relax the whole body. Observe feelings in the … read more »
Morning practice from Strilky with relaxation
Correct form and awareness are essential for yoga practice.Feel the contact between your body and the floor, aware of your breathing. Practice postures like Pavanamuktāsana to release tension, ensuring the low back presses the floor. Sit in Vajrāsana to relax and balance the energy … read more »
The Guru's name is a priceless diamond
The name of the Guru is a priceless diamond of immeasurable worth, beyond all repayment and expression.This name is the very foundation of contentment and supreme bliss. It is the garden of happiness itself. The Sadguru's name is an invaluable treasure. Its value cannot be quantified. It is a gift that transcends … read more »
The value of Gurudev
Devotion transforms despair into strength, as seen in Hanumān’s story.Hanumān searched all of La kā for Sītā but found her nowhere. He sank into depression, thinking life was over. He prepared to end his life by fasting, fire, or drowning. Then he looked toward Ayodhyā. … read more »
Gurudev stands in the focus of our life
All spiritual paths ultimately converge.Bhakti, Jñāna, and Karma Yoga are interconnected and lead to the same destination. One may begin by acquiring knowledge, which fosters love for the divine, culminating in selfless service. This service, or Seva, arises naturally from … read more »
Be the tool
The spiritual path requires surrendering the ego's claim of being the doer to become a tool of divine grace.A dog pulling a chariot mistakenly believes it carries the entire load itself. Similarly, Hanuman once thought his great deeds were his own doing. Rama then sent him on a difficult journey to deliver a ring … read more »
Guru bhakta jagata me na rahe
The teaching is about indescribable oneness.Listen, all doing serious sādhanā. Rāma lives in every heart. Rāma means God or Guru. Inside and outside, everything is one. It is a vast oneness. You sit in all moving and non-moving. The whole world … read more »
Pyare darashana diyo aj
The heart's agitation arises from separation and unfulfilled longing.This state is described as a profound inner turmoil. The eyes of the devotee, represented as the eyes of the cowherd and of the divine, do not grant the vision being sought. This absence of divine … read more »
Always keep the distance
The world is a mirror for self-observation and correction.Instructions are given for our protection, like maintaining distance to help others effectively. Without distance, one can be pulled down, just as a swimmer can be drowned by what seemed a blanket but is a bear. … read more »
Dharma and Satsang
Dharma is one's essential duty.Each person has a specific role. The neighbor's path often seems easier, but shortcuts can lead to longer journeys. A sage repeatedly saved a drowning scorpion, accepting its stings. The sage's dharma was compassion; the scorpion's … read more »
Yuga Yuga Jivo Maheshwarananda
Archive 20240706 19 Edited Musical recording. … read more »
Salutation to the Guru's lotus feet
A garland of offerings and blessings is presented through sacred verses and invocations.The recitation honors divine forms and the supreme principle pervading all worlds. The guru is saluted as the root of meditation, worship, mantra, and liberation. Prayers for peace are extended to all realms, beings, and deities. … read more »
Satsang and Kusang
The choice between uplifting company and degrading association determines one's spiritual trajectory.One constantly engages with either positive or negative influences. A dedicated individual was corrupted through food secretly adulterated with meat, which altered his mental state and destroyed his spiritual practices. This demonstrates how subtle influences can … read more »
How mind-body exercise improves cognitive function
Yoga demonstrates a superior effect on brain and mental health compared to other exercises.A scientific study of over 20,000 adults aged 55 and older found mind-body exercise improves cognitive function more than aerobic or resistance training. Yoga enhances the birth of new brain cells, supports factors that prevent Alzheimer's, … read more »
As you do, you will get
Food, the digestive fire, and spiritual practice are deeply connected.Learning to cook from a young age is vital, not just for health but for the energy imparted to the food. A strong Agni, or digestive fire, allows one to dissolve all that is consumed, including … read more »
How does Guru teach us?
Begin the morning with the resolution: "I am a human." This awareness is essential, as many live below human quality. A disciple in a forest wished to see people at a festival. His guru gave him a peacock feather, instructing him to look through it. … read more »
We need Gurudev
The disciple must never abandon the need for the guru or the teachings, for that is the gravest error.The guru is the principle that leads from ignorance to knowledge. This Guru Tattva is the essential diamond, not the physical form, yet it is embodied to provide tangible guidance. God aids the seeker by sending … read more »
The soul must go through all experience
The path moves from belief to inner strength through direct experience.Joy is essential for learning and practice. Yoga is a science, not a religion; it requires trust and practice, not dogma or blind belief. Personal experience creates a stable foundation, unlike belief which can be shaken. … read more »
Guru is leading us to the enlightenment
The path to enlightenment begins with saṁskāras before birth, unfolds through finding a Guru, and culminates in unwavering devotion and inner peace.Saṁskāras start in the womb through the mother’s exposure to scriptures, mantras, and sacred stories. This shapes the child’s consciousness early. Sukhad, son of Vedavyāsa, knew all scriptures from birth yet was denied entry to Vaikuṇṭha … read more »
Respect is important
The power of language and respect shapes spiritual life.Words carry energy, influencing our inner state and relationships. A story illustrates this: a man feared the yoga pose called Śavāsana, the corpse pose. After this, the name was changed to Ānandāsana, the bliss pose, to … read more »
Guru's Darshan is the most precious
The story of two pilgrims reveals the power of the guru's grace over ritual observance.They undertook a difficult journey to bathe in the Ganga, following a strict rule to only lodge with those who had bathed there. After two months of travel and hardship, they finally stayed at an ashram, … read more »
With the blessing of Gurudev everything is possible
The spiritual path is built upon a strong foundation of integrated practice.Three daughters embody distinct yogic approaches within one household. Gyānībāī uses wisdom to transform her family, measuring spiritual age from initiation. Sevābāī's selfless service, despite rejection, ultimately leads to abundance and the redemption of her persecutors. … read more »
Vishwaguruji is in all of us
True contentment is found in renunciation and devotion, not in worldly possessions.A contented sādhu, happy warming his food on a funeral pyre, desires nothing, not even a boon from Śiva. This illustrates that spiritual fulfillment requires no external gifts. Greed, envy, and ego destroy spiritual progress, causing … read more »
All pilgrim places are at the lotus feet of Gurudev
Human life is the highest birth, gifted with intellect and discrimination.Do not waste this precious opportunity. Among all associations, satsang is supreme. All pilgrimages and holy places reside within the Guru's lotus feet; with the Guru present, there is no need to search elsewhere. The Guru's … read more »
Learning Sanyasa Suktam mantra
Today celebrates International Yoga Day and the global system of Yoga in Daily Life.Rare great beings incarnate to guide humanity. This system is respected across India and the world for making yoga accessible to all. We are blessed to be part of this era and this beautiful guidance. The … read more »
Our heart is very great
The primordial sound Oṁ connects all humanity through its varied pronunciations across traditions.Scriptures state the universe began with this sound. As it traveled, the vibration transformed into "Amen" and "Āmīn" in other faiths, revealing a universal connection. This symbol is a gift for all mankind. A restless mind … read more »
Celebration of the International Day of Yoga
Celebrating the International Day of Yoga highlights its global recognition and benefits.The day was established to make humanity aware of yoga's advantages for individual and collective well-being. The celebration includes demonstrations of physical postures for health, particularly for the spinal column. Practices like Vajrāsana and twisting exercises … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
A disciple reflects on the culmination of a long spiritual journey.Meeting the teacher in 1986 began a shared struggle, with the disciple's devotion fluctuating like waves. Now at eighty-five, life is in its overtime, marked by physical limitation. The waves have settled, leaving a single wish: … read more »
The opening ceremony of the Om Ashram
A recollection of the consecration and opening ceremonies of Om Ashram.Photographs evoke the events. A grand procession with kalash pots moved from the village lake through Jadan to the ashram gates, accompanied by flower petals. The main stage hosted programs in a large tent. Important personalities, … read more »
Singing Bhajans to the Masters
Victory is proclaimed to the sacred abode and supreme beings.Victory to the dwelling of Śrī Dīpa Nārāyaṇa. Victory to the beautiful Sattva Sa ghārī. Ambuli, victory to Lord Śrī Dīpa Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme One. Victory to Lord Deveśvara, the Great God. Victory to Śrī Alakhpurījī, … read more »
The Guru’s Light: Awakening the Inner Temple
The Guru brings light.Gu is darkness, Ru is light; the Guru is the light-giver. The light came but darkness did not accept it. To bow at the Guru’s feet is to accept that light in the heart. The Guru … read more »
The Living Temple of Oṁ: Reflections on the Inauguration of the Oṁ Ashram
The Oṁ Ashram is a living temple, shaped as the sacred syllable Oṁ.Two types of temples exist: stone and human body. The divine presence dwells in both. The Oṁ Ashram remains the only temple in the world formed as Oṁ. Oṁ is the symbol of yoga, life, and … read more »
Remembrance of old disciples to their beginning
Devotees share stories of their first encounters with the spiritual path and teacher.These meetings often occurred during times of personal searching or societal change. Initial curiosity about yoga's physical aspects frequently opened a door to deeper spiritual understanding. The moment of receiving a personal mantra is consistently described … read more »
Comparison of India and Australia
The Australian outback presents a vast, unpopulated landscape distinct from settled farmlands.It is not a sandy desert but open scrubland with immense distances and little sign of civilization. Travel there is unstructured, allowing one to stop freely and experience peaceful campfires. The historical and cultural situation of … read more »
We are never old for yoga
This weekend provided a spiritual vaccination against the subtle influences of Kali Yuga.The age's decay enters through small compromises, like a mouse, creating spiritual inflation. We must learn to firmly say no to ourselves, for the gentle approach of this era ends with us caught unaware. A yogi, … read more »
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
Archive 20231021 18 Edited Musical recording. … read more »