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Gurudev can make You a Paras
Lecture by Swamiji from Strilky, Czech Republic in May 2005.
Around the world - Surya Namaskar, Zagreb, CRO
Surya Namaskāra integrates posture, cakra concentration, and mantra for holistic purification.This classical yoga sequence is best performed at sunrise or sunset, honoring the sun as a life-giving deity. The practice involves precise physical movements, each linked to a specific cakra and breath. Quality is paramount: perfect … read more »
The Unity of Śiva and Śakti: Consciousness and Its Liberation
Śiva consciousness is the ever-awakened consciousness within all, the goal of merging individual consciousness into the cosmic.This union is yoga. Human intellect, distinct among creatures, requires education. Education shapes habits and destiny, for good or ill. Cultural and spiritual education are vital. Spiritual education provides the higher human mission: God-realization. Modern culture … read more »
Twenty five years of YIDL in Croatia
The spiritual lineage of Śrī Alakh Purījī Siddha Pīṭha brings the light of yoga to the world.This lineage descends from ancient Himalayan sages. Śrī Dev Purījī established an āśrama in Rajasthan in the late 19th century. His disciple was Bhagavān Śrī Deep Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī, who taught that all beings carry a divine … read more »
The Mahāsamādhi of Śrī Devapurījī
Today is the Mahāsamādhi day of Śrī Devapurījī, a liberated master.He lived hidden in the Himalayas and was a member of a group of siddhas who can materialize and dematerialize at will. He possessed the qualities of Śiva: purity, consciousness, and the power to liberate. He … read more »
The Life and Miracles of Devpurījī
Devpurījī was a being of complete oneness, an incarnation of Śiva who attained Cosmic Consciousness.He embodied divine power through miracles and a profound unity with nature. He had no shadow or footprints, and no photograph could capture him; he instructed devotees to see him in the sun. He restored dead … read more »
On Devapurījī
Devapurījī is our Satguru, an incarnation of Śiva, the self-manifested Svayaṃbhū principle.Incarnations descend by free will to liberate beings bound by karma, appearing in human form but possessing all divine powers naturally. He was a miraculous child who went to the Himalayas, joining the Siddhas—perfected yogīs beyond … read more »
Around the world - Yoga for children CRO
Yoga practice is a circle from intention to breath.We begin with a sa kalpa, a silent wish repeated three times. Daily life turns attention outward, but yoga asks us to observe inward: our body, position, and feelings. There is no competition; challenges are personal, … read more »
Around the world - Khatu pranam
The story of Sri Mahaprabhuji and Khatu Pranam exercise.Produced by Sri Devpuriji Ashram in Zagreb, Croatia. Partially subtitled in Engish.
Swamijis Public Lecture from Novi Sad, Serbia
Life is a state of hunger, a universal longing for happiness and love.From the beginning, two forces exist within creation: divine positive energy and negative demonic energy, perpetually in conflict. Above these is knowledge, which harmonizes them when attained. This wisdom reveals our temporary existence as guests on … read more »
Swamijis closing Lecture in Belgrade, Serbia
Swamijis closing Lecture of the international Yoga Seminar held in Belgrade, Serbia
Swamijis Morning Lecture, Belgrade, Serbia
Health rests on three pillars: diet, prāṇāyāma, and āsana.Illness is largely connected to diet, an addiction of quantity over need. Reduce intake by sixty to seventy percent gradually; this cultivates healthy hunger, not craving. Proper quantity brings energy, strengthens immunity, and allows the body … read more »
Swamijis evening Satsang, Belgrade, Serbia
Yoga integrates ancient wisdom into modern existence.Ancient wisdom is perfect and reveals the sustainable, God-made world. Modern knowledge is imperfect, describing the unsustainable, man-made world. Human manipulation of nature, through genetic techniques and greed, creates imbalance and disease. True wisdom lies not … read more »
Opening of the Yoga Weekend Seminar in Belgrade, Serbia
The cultivation of viveka, or spiritual discernment, is the essential foundation for liberation.This discernment distinguishes reality from unreality, truth from distraction. It is the nectar churned from the inner ocean of mind and intellect. Without viveka, all efforts are in vain; one remains a slave to the senses, … read more »
Swamijis Public Lecture in Belgrade, Serbia
Ancient wisdom provides guidance for modern life.The fundamental struggle arises from attachment to the body, which is impermanent and a source of fear. All creatures share this fear and the master of hunger. Life consumes life in a sustainable cycle. Humans possess … read more »
World Peace Prayer in Umag
A gathering for peace through prayer and commitment to non-violence.We are on the Adriatic coast, holding candles and offering prayers for global peace, harmony, health, and love. We pray to live together in mutual understanding, to never cause pain to any creature, and to stand … read more »
Closing satsang from Umag, Croatia
A ten-day gathering provided a profound opportunity for purification and release.Such extended immersion allows deep healing, akin to a sustained treatment that strengthens one's spiritual constitution. The practice of trāṭak, focusing on a flame, releases accumulated tensions and stress. This focused vision is a means to … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (9/9)
A morning sādhana sequence integrates breath, movement, and awareness.Begin by warming the body with gentle stretches and deep breathing. Practice foundational āsanas like Pavanamuktāsana and Marjaryāsana to activate the spine and muscles. Flow through a warming sequence, coordinating each motion with inhalation and exhalation. … read more »
World peace and present situation - summit
Non-violence is the foundation of lasting peace and personal transformation.The tree is a profound symbol of non-violence. It stands rooted, offering shade and fruit without retaliation, enduring all seasons. This principle requires deep, collective effort. True change begins within; one must embody the peace they … read more »
Day of Non-Violence for World Peace - Umag, Croatia
This gathering commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring Mahātmā Gandhi's legacy.The event, organized by the Śrī Svāmī Madhavānanda World Peace Council, continues a tradition of peace prayers begun in 2001. Hundreds assemble on the coast to share dialogue, plant a peace tree, and light candles. The … read more »
The Power of Will and the Practice of Trāṭak
The path to liberation requires overcoming destructive habits and cultivating willpower through personal discipline.Habits govern life, imprisoning individuals in unhealthy patterns. Freedom depends solely on oneself; one must decide to change. The world is filled with trouble, primarily from violence within families. Harmony arises from mutual respect between husband … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia
Gentle forward bends and backbends allow for intimate discovery of the body's condition and needs.Practice in tune with the body, dedicating the effort to the higher self. Use supports to create firm foundations, focusing on creating length and space. Work with the breath to soften and explore the corners of … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 1st of October
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, a blessing of wisdom from Śiva.The original, secret knowledge is now widely misunderstood and polluted, with most practice being misguided. Authentic Haṭha Yoga is the essential foundation, comprising the six purifying kriyās, not merely postures. Without mastering it through years of … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
A guided practice of meditation, yoga, and pranayama.Chant Om to begin. Withdraw awareness inside, focusing on the body's stillness, each breath, and the mantra. Be present. Feel the heart center and repeat the mantra there, feeling the presence and love of the guide. … read more »
Evening satsang from Umag, Croatia
Karma manifests through body, mind, speech, and wealth.Every action generates a corresponding reaction. Spiritual development and health must be cultivated through personal effort. Group practice provides essential discipline and harmony, countering the mind's restlessness. Our thoughts are potent forces; negative thinking primarily harms … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice from Umag, Croatia
Afternoon sādhanā guides through a sequence of āsanas and prāṇāyāma, emphasizing the connection between breath, movement, and awareness.Begin seated in Vajrāsana, focusing on relaxation with each exhalation. Proceed through postures like Marjariāsana, Hasta Uttānāsana, and Ākarṇāsana, coordinating each movement with the breath. The effect of each posture depends entirely on the practitioner's awareness … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia
The ocean of consciousness is our eternal resting place, and enlightenment is the realization of oneness.The entire world is alive with consciousness, from the ocean to the stones. Modern comforts have not brought peace, unlike past times of harmony. Great beings like Buddha renounced everything to seek truth. Enlightenment is not … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (6/9)
A guided practice integrates relaxation, breath awareness, and physical postures.Begin by relaxing the entire body and observing the natural breath without influence. Gently deepen the inhalation, allowing exhalation to happen automatically, imagining the body expanding and contracting with each breath. Use the exhalation to dispel … read more »
Building an Ashram and Spreading the Light: Updates from Australia and the United Nations
An ashram is being established in the Australian wilderness to serve as a center for practice and community.Yoga in Daily Life is active across the nation's major cities, with practitioners teaching in diverse community settings from schools to prisons. The organization holds a consultative status at the United Nations, representing an opportunity to … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 29th of September
A gentle practice of āsana and prāṇāyāma begins with relaxation in Ānandāsana.Conscious breathing and systematic relaxation prepare the body. Simple twisting postures follow, performed with awareness of the breath and body. Pavanamuktāsana and dynamic movements like cycling are practiced, with cautions for specific conditions. Postures on the … read more »
Yoga for children Umag, Croatia
Yoga for young children is a practice of playful movement and imaginative storytelling.Sessions are brief, lasting around thirty minutes, to match their attention. Parents are included to create a shared, supportive experience. The practice incorporates simple postures, animal imitations, and breath awareness. A story illustrates transformation through poses, … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (5/9)
A guided practice integrating Sūrya Namaskār, āsanas, Prāṇāyāma, and meditation.Begin with Sūrya Namaskār, synchronizing breath and movement to generate warmth. Feel its influence on body, breath, and mind. Practice dynamic movements to deepen postures, adjusting speed to warm the body. Then practice Kāṭha Praṇām to … read more »
The Strength of Hanumān and the Power of Fasting
Hanumānjī embodies inner strength, wisdom, devotion, and discipline.Fasting on his day develops willpower, health, and spiritual focus, not mere ritual eating. True fasting controls the senses, especially taste, to build self-mastery and remember one's purpose. It is a universal practice for cleansing and … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia on 28th of September 2010
A gentle yoga sequence integrates breath with movement to stretch, strengthen, and circulate energy.Stretch upward to engage the lateral muscles, then relax into poses like Śaśā gāsana, feeling the spine massage with each breath. Move into Bhuja gāsana, focusing the stretch in the thoracic spine while protecting the lower … read more »
Morning satsang from Umag, Croatia
The individual soul must merge with universal consciousness.Śiva is the self-manifested consciousness, the essence of the universe. From this consciousness emerges the creative principle. The soul journeys through the elements, with water as the primary medium of life, containing the Viṣṇu principle. The … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (4/9)
A morning practice integrates physical postures with breath awareness to prepare the body and mind.Begin by lying down, interlocking fingers behind the head, and lifting the upper body with an exhalation to feel the back stretch. Move through sequences to stretch the shoulders, back, and legs, coordinating each movement with … read more »
Evening satsang from Umag, Croatia
Evening satsang from international yoga retreat, Umag, Croatia, on the 27th of September
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
A morning yoga sequence integrates postures, breath, and awareness to awaken and revitalize the body.Begin with Marjari to awaken the back, rounding the spine with breath. Sumeru Asana creates an inverted peak, directing circulation to the head for memory and energy. Katha Pranam involves a flowing sequence of postures to … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 27th of September
The ocean is the holiest water, receiving all rivers carrying the sacred dust from saints' feet across all time.Life is the ocean, and all will merge into it. This water, Sāgara, holds divine powers and consciousness. Offer your wishes or prayers for forgiveness to the listening ocean. Practice conscious breathing here on the beach. … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (3/9)
A guided yoga practice integrates movement, breath, and awareness.Begin by feeling the body's contact with the floor, focusing on the spine. Proceed through a sequence of postures, coordinating each motion with the breath. Maintain awareness of specific body parts, such as the ankles during … read more »
The Path of Humility and Example
The path is shown through personal example, not words.Teaching without a guru's lineage leads to ego and slipping away. Remember "Nāhaṁkartā, Prabhudīpakartā"—you are not the doer. If surroundings view yoga poorly, the fault lies with the practitioner's example, not others. Changing others is impossible; … read more »
Afternoon Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia, 26th of september
This practice integrates āsana, mudrā, and prāṇāyāma to strengthen the body and calm the mind.Begin with Kaṭhopraṇāma to activate and stretch the muscles. Move slowly, feeling each position and using abdominal breathing. This sequence removes unnecessary thoughts and balances the glands. Perform Skandhārāsana to benefit the reproductive organs and strengthen … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang from Umag, Croatia, 26th of September
The sun and water are ancient therapies for modern life.The sun is the source of life for this planet. The first morning ray, called Uṣā, purifies negative energies. Practice Uṣā Pāna by drinking room-temperature water from a copper pot upon waking, then walk for several … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (2/9)
A guided session integrates mantra, meditation, and āsana for holistic practice.Begin by sitting comfortably and chanting the Gāyatrī Mantra to greet the inner and outer light. Relax the entire body systematically, from forehead to legs. Observe the natural breath, receiving fresh prāṇa and releasing stress. Concentrate … read more »
Swamijis evening satsang, Umag, 25th of September
The ultimate truth is Brahman, which is eternal and unchanging.Everything arises from, exists within, and merges back into this divine consciousness. The perceived world is transient, like waves on the ocean. The wave is not different from the ocean; it is a temporary form of … read more »
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (1/9)
A guided practice integrating meditation, yoga, and prāṇāyāma to cultivate awareness and inner harmony.Begin by relaxing the body and mind, aligning the posture. Follow the breath, using the mantra "So Ham" to synchronize with the inhalation and exhalation. Feel prāṇa entering and tensions releasing. Center awareness in the heart … read more »
Opening Satsang from Umag, CRO
Awakening spiritual potential requires motivation, knowledge, and inspiration.You possess great spiritual energy. Progress depends on mastering your own thoughts, for happiness and unhappiness originate from within. Your body is the temple of your dharma, and the soul is here to fulfill this human … read more »
Public lecture about Kumbha Mela, Zagreb
The Kumbha Melā offers a glimpse into eternal wisdom.Sanskrit is a language that engages the whole mind, connecting to ancient knowledge. India gave birth to languages, spirituality, and education. The Kumbha Melā originates from the churning of the cosmic ocean, from which emerged fourteen … read more »
Public lecture from Sarajevo
Yoga is the science of life for well-being, uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness.Real happiness is good health, which cannot be bought but gained through disciplined practice. Āyurveda teaches that nourishment, environment, behavior, and thoughts govern health. Illness first attacks the subtle energy body before manifesting physically. While allopathic … read more »
The Universal Path of Yoga
Yoga is the universal science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, standing above all religions.It is the ancient principle of balance and harmony in the universe, uniting individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This science was given for the well-being of all creatures. The human life is a rare opportunity to … read more »