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The form of God is the vibration
Oṃ is the divine sound, the origin and essence of all creation.Oṃ is the primordial vibration, the sound-form of the absolute. Its written symbol contains a Bindu, representing both the point from which the universe emerged and the drop of immortal nectar. Yogis meditate upon it eternally. … 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 autobiography of Viśva Gurujī has arrived.This book is a living blessing, containing his life in his own simple words. It is a tool for learning and a source of divine influence. The evening program will provide a full introduction. For now, … read more »
We are in a blessed place
A great tree stands, seemingly unassailable.A sādhu claims it will die, but the tree boasts of its might. The sādhu possesses only a small piece of iron, insufficient alone. With a friend's help, applying that small iron, the tree is felled. … 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 »
Webcast from Strilky
Relaxation leads to self-remembrance.Choose a comfortable position. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Relax your entire body and release all mental effort. Feel the weight of your body held by the earth, letting tensions drain away. With each exhalation, … read more »
Death is a transition
Death is a transition, not an end, for those on the spiritual path.The fear of death arises from thought, but it is a universal law. The Guru prepares the devotee, freeing them from the cycle of death and rebirth through grace and devotion. Surrender to the Guru, without … 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
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing fron Strilky. Ab Sop Diya, Aba Hama
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
Morning satsang with Viswhaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing from Strilky. Including He Nata Aba To, Itna to Karana Guruji
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 is an inner journey, not a physical workout.We practice to calm down, feel inner peace, and be aware of each movement. Relax the whole body and observe your feelings. The key is to quiet the inner dialogue. Breathing is fundamental; without proper breath, … read more »
Morning practice from Strilky with relaxation
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practicig Sarva Hita asanas with MM. Swami Vivekpuriji. Including Marjari. Practicing Utthita Lolasan and Hasta Padangustasan from the second level. Vishwguruji gives instruction how to practice yoga.
The Guru's name is a priceless diamond
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing from Strilky. Including bhajan "Ho Guru Sukha Dama Swami"
The value of Gurudev
The grace of the Guru is the supreme necessity.India is distinguished by its spirituality and saints. Hanumān provides a profound example. Sent to find Sītā, he searched all of La kā but fell into despair upon failing. He considered ending his life. In that … 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 divine reality is one, formless, and present everywhere within all beings.Rāma, meaning God or the Guru, lives in every heart. Inside and outside are the same vast oneness. The whole world resides within you. This reality is not born and does not die. It is completely … 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
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing on Gurupurnima satsang.
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 necessity of a guru is absolute for enlightenment, even for one born with all scriptural knowledge.A disciple must pass the guru's test through unwavering devotion and obedience, surrendering all judgment. True focus is maintaining inner steadiness amidst all external circumstances, whether a festival or a threat. Enlightenment reveals the world as … 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
The radiance of satsa g, or holy company, is supreme.This association is the root cause of divine illumination. From satsa g, one attains the highest bliss and joy. It is praised as victorious and glorious. Worldly fears cannot touch one engaged in true satsa g. … read more »
From darkness to light
The Guru is the light that dispels the darkness of ignorance.To bow before the Guru is to accept this illuminating light into the heart. The Guru builds both the stone temple and the inner human temple. The divine energy from the Guru enters through the crown … read more »
Satsang from Spisska Nova ves
The living temple is built within the human body and as a stone structure, both holding the divine presence.A temple in India, shaped as the sacred OM, was constructed over decades through devotion and collective human effort. Its activation occurred when the golden kalashas were placed, channeling cosmic energy to the Shiva Lingam to … 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
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.