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Webcast from Umag, Croatia (3/4)
Yoga requires authentic study and disciplined practice, not superficial trends.Many misunderstand yoga, seeking only physical benefits or quick certifications from brief trainings. True yoga teaching demands years of deep study in anatomy, philosophy, and spirituality to guide individuals safely. Discipline is the foundation and the … read more »
Webcast from Umag, Croatia (2/4)
The greatest treasure is the name of God, which brings liberation and joy.The practices of Yoga in Daily Life are the best for holistic health. Attending a seminar means being in continuous spiritual communion and experiencing the living presence of the teacher. In this age, the primary duty … read more »
Webcast form Umag, Croatia (1/4)
The aim of human life is to cross borders, to attain mokṣa and Self-realization.Borders exist only in the human mind, created from ignorance. Love has no boundaries. This gathering is Satya-yuga, an age of truth. A human life is rare, even for the gods. One progresses from human to … read more »
Public lecture from Split, Croatia
The everlasting self is the core truth, while the body and mind are temporary.The individual soul reflects the one universal consciousness, differentiated by karma. Fulfilling one's inherent duty protects and is protected by that duty. Human life is for self-realization, to know one's true nature as the Ātmā, not … read more »
Public lecture from Zabgreb, Croatia
The Ājñā Chakra is the seat of inner knowledge and the gateway to Self-realization.This psychic center, known as the third eye, is where the three primary energy channels merge into oneness. It represents the highest human achievement, beyond animal qualities, where individual consciousness meets the divine. The chakra's two … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Pashman (1/5)
Swamiji continues his serial of lectures on the Yoga Sutras of Rishi Patanjali from Island Pashman on the coast of Croatia on 29th August 2009.
The Nature of Bhajan and the Journey of the Sūrat
The nature of bhajan and the journey of the sūrat, or consciousness, is explained.A bhajan is a spiritual song containing God's name, philosophy, inspiration, and answers. It differs from simple prayer. Bhajans express the inner states and functions of the human body. The sūrat is likened to a virgin … read more »
The Mirror of Consciousness and the Journey of the Ātmā
Consciousness is the transparent mirror of the self, which becomes polluted by negativity, ego, and intoxication.Spirituality is the purification of body, mind, and consciousness to reveal the pure ātmā. Impurities like māla, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa cloud our inner vision, preventing the clarity of a seer who perceives past, present, and future. … read more »
Weekend seminar in Umag, Croatia (4/4)
Life is a problem, and the problem is life.Without problems, life is boring; with problems, it is unbearable. One must find the middle way. Accept the natural process of change, such as aging. Attachment and expectation lead to disappointment. Your spiritual wealth, built through … read more »
How to accept?
Acceptance is the path to peace.Reality exists unchanged by your opinion. Suffering arises from non-acceptance. Accept reality and then seek protection. The ultimate protection is the name of God. Worship, belief, respect, and adoration dissolve problems. Attachment and expectation are the … read more »
Weekend seminar in Umag, Croatia (3/4)
Human life is for self-realization, not mere existence like animals.Humans possess intellect and are created as protectors of all life, not destructors. The universe originates from infinite space and consciousness, held by divine energy. This energy manifests as creation through vibration, forming the elements. Our … read more »
Weekend seminar in Umag, Croatia (2/4)
The Viśuddhi Chakra governs purification, perception, and the release of tension.Negative thinking creates an inner prison of fear and anger, which blocks this chakra. Accepting reality frees you from this prison. The chakra's dysfunction manifests as throat issues, hormonal problems, and psychic pressure. Its purification brings … read more »
Weekend Seminar in Umag, Croatia (1/4)
Respect the laws of the land where you are a guest.Declare and pay tax on any goods you sell. True giving is the foundation of spiritual life, while taking what is not yours burdens your karma. Your actions, seen or unseen, bear consequences. Correct your conscious … read more »
If we can we should give
The path of spiritual life is giving, not taking.Your hand should always be raised to give, not lowered to take, as taking is a kind of death. All religions teach helping others, and what you give or take is recorded in your karma. Yoga … read more »
Love is life
Satsang from Vep, Hungary
Sadhana maintains inner harmony
The Maṇipūra Chakra is the city of jewels, the center of true richness which is good health.This health of body, mind, and soul is realized only through daily practice, not through theory alone. Neglecting practice allows negative qualities like jealousy and anger to return, destroying inner harmony. Discipline is the inner master … read more »
Yoga gives Hapiness to Body, Mind and Soul
Satsang from Vep, Hungary in December 2004.
32nd anniversary
The eternal light in Vienna marks thirty-two years of continuous spiritual significance.This flame represents a commitment to higher consciousness and global harmony. It requires constant, dedicated care to maintain its presence. After twelve years, the light is said to attain a perfected spiritual power, known as siddhi … read more »
Fulfillment of all desires in your mind
A mantra is the instrument for the mind's fulfillment and liberation.'Man' signifies mind, and 'tra' signifies fulfillment—the satisfaction of all mental desires. 'Tra' also signifies liberation, meaning to free the mind and senses from all binding objects and desires that cause unhappiness and restlessness. This process … read more »
Seva Bhava and Prema Bhava
The divine state of service matures into unconditional, radiating love.This universal love has no selfishness; it is a free and selfless radiation that cannot be hidden. When the consciousness is filled with this love, it is a very high state of being. The combination of … read more »
You need a blessing
Seeking blessings is a fundamental human need for connection and guidance.A traditional concept that a husband is a wife's god is a distortion born of masculine ego, not true devotion. True devotion is humility and kindness between partners. Always seek a blessing or opinion to avoid … read more »
Ajapa japa
The root of spiritual practice is the Guru's instruction.This teaching establishes one in truth. The words and message of saints remain; we must follow that divine wisdom. The mantra is the vehicle that leads you. Practice the Guru Mantra from the spiritual lineage. At … read more »
Narmadeshvar
You may take Amṛt for your entire life.This Mahāprasād can be further energized. There is a holy river named the Narmadā. Stones in this river are naturally shaped into forms resembling a Śiva Li gam. These are called Narmadeśvara Śiva Li gams. Place … read more »
Mamata
The mind's bondage stems from mamatā, the sense of "mine," which is the root of all suffering.The mind does not die until this possessiveness is purified. Through countless lifetimes, only the body perishes, while hope and longing persist. These three—mamatā, hope, and longing—are the causes of all troubles with family, society, and … read more »
Science of the Mantra
Mantras are a practical, oral wisdom for specific purposes, from healing bites to guiding creatures.This knowledge is not written but transmitted directly between individuals under strict discipline. It must be performed as selfless service without any material exchange; accepting even tea nullifies the mantra's power. This practice is known by … read more »
This life is very short
Lead a normal life with awareness.A relationship's initial joy naturally fades, but suffering is unnecessary. Recreate that initial feeling through conscious duty and growing love. This creates harmony for partners and children. Yet, all partnerships end in the pain of separation, … read more »
Traslation of Mira Bai's bhajan
The essence of devotion is a burning longing for divine union, exemplified by Mīrā's viraha.Her bhajans express an unbearable separation from God. She declares survival is impossible without the beloved's presence. She pleads for darśana, describing a profound suffering. Her state is likened to a waterless lotus or a moonless … read more »
The Bīja Mantra of Maṇipūra
The bīja mantra of the Maṇipūra Cakra is Raṃ, which is the sound of the universal Ātmā known as Rāma.Chanting from the navel utilizes the Parā level of sound. The union of prāṇa and apāna at this cakra allows pure consciousness to enter the central Suṣumṇā channel, ascending to the supreme door of the Sahasrāra. … read more »
What is the reality?
The present determines the future.Do not dwell on the past. Your future is shaped by your present actions and thoughts. Destiny is created by your own karma. You are your own liberator through your conduct. Heaven is not a physical … read more »
Give up your attachment
The mind must abandon its dispassion and false imagination to be shown the Ātmā.A child is attached to toys, crying if they are taken. As a teenager, one seeks other toys, with jealousy and anger growing stronger. People become attached to relationships, claiming they will die if a partner … read more »
RAM mantra
A spiritual discourse on the power of the divine name."Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām." "Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām. Rām, Rām, Rām." The video consists of a continuous, rhythmic chanting of the name "Rām," repeated as a mantra. There is … read more »
SRI DEEP NIRANJAN SABA DUKHA BHANJAN mantra
The mantra Śrī Dīpa Nirañjana provides complete protection from all afflictions.Planetary influences, negative spirits, and all three forms of suffering cannot affect one who holds this mantra. No further ritual is required. This mantra purifies the mind of negative energy, thoughts, and fear. Negative words and … read more »
Anahat Chakra
Public lecture about Anahat chakra in Zagreb Croatia in April 2007.
The Ashram: A Place of Spiritual Effort
An ashram is a place for disciplined spiritual effort, distinct from a temple.Temples are for ritual worship and have religious or artistic value, while ashrams are for personal spiritual work. The term derives from the Sanskrit root for exertion. Here, individuals engage in personal spiritual practice to build … read more »
The Kumbh Melā: A Confluence of Time, Faith, and Nectar
The Kumbh Mela is the greatest spiritual festival, timed by astrology and rooted in myth.It fulfills a need for mass spiritual experience. Legends say gods and demons churned the ocean for the nectar of immortality, Amrita. The god Dhanvantari emerged with the pot. A struggle ensued, and drops of nectar … read more »
The Seed of Practice
Faithful practice is the seed of attainment.Humans suffer greatly from their relationships and have abused nature beyond even animals, becoming the most developed yet most troubled creature. Intellectual knowledge alone is insufficient; devoted practice is essential. A story illustrates this: two brothers … read more »
The Foundations of Consciousness: Understanding the Chakras
The chakras are borders of consciousness.Energy centers are located at the body's major joints, marking transitions between kingdoms of nature. Concentrating on the earth chakra at the feet can lead to depression and accelerated aging. The area from ankles to knees … read more »
The Marwari Horse and the Land of Mahāpradeś
The Marwari horse embodies a unique creation rooted in its land.Its eyes are a paramount feature, open and receptive. True creation must surpass the merely obvious to be sufficient. A unique moderated species arises, distinct from others. This creative force is firmly rooted yet troubled, seeking … read more »
A Spiritual Visit to Croatia
The visit celebrated Croatia's spiritual openness and shared universal values through cultural exchange and yoga teachings.A valuable historical book on Croatian architecture was presented in recognition of decades of humanitarian work. Public seminars on Yoga in Daily Life were held, focusing on awakening inner potential and explaining yoga as the harmonizing … read more »
Traveling with Swamiji (1/5)
Second International conference of ancient traditions and cultures.Organized by Indian government and with participants from 40 countries.
You are Infinite, Pula
Public Lecture, Pula, Croatia, 2004
Seva Dharma is greatest Dharma
Service is the greatest duty, a path of helping others in all ways.Teaching is a golden opportunity for service, generating good karma. A teacher carries a divine light that must be shared to remain fresh, like moving water that does not spoil. True teaching requires surrendering the role … read more »
Master and Disciple Tradition
A master transmits spiritual knowledge to a disciple.There are three types of disciples: the worst avoids tasks, the middle one acts only when told, and the best anticipates and acts. A master selects from these. This mirrors how a wasp identifies a specific … read more »
You should have a Satsang in every Center
Satsa g and deep reflection on spiritual teachings are essential.Hold gatherings to read from sacred texts. Then, engage in manana, meaning to think over and grasp the essence of what was read. You must reflect deeply. Consider how a person dwells on a casual insult … read more »
The Anāhata Chakra: Ocean and Waves
The Anāhata Chakra is an endless ocean of emotion and the cosmic Self.Its waves are individual souls, which are not different from the ocean itself. Just as water is connected to the changing moon and mind, emotion is movement and purification. The wave, like the individual soul, originates … read more »
In Anahat Chakra wishes come true
The awakened Anāhata Chakra fulfills wishes, demanding wisdom in their use.Your heart center, when awakened, grants your desires. This power requires caution, as thought manifests reality. A traveler in a desert found a Kalpavṛkṣa, a wish-fulfilling tree. Sitting under it, his every thought materialized: food, water, … read more »
Enter into Atam Gyana
Entering Ātmā Jñāna is to realize the self through love and truth.It is not about closing your eyes but living without negative thoughts, seeing all beings as the self. Like the Pāras stone turns iron to gold, turn negativity into the divine. Without supreme love, Brahmānandam, you … read more »
Where there is richness there is no more spirituality
Spiritual wealth is inversely related to material comfort, where prosperity often leads to forgetting the divine.After the Mahābhārata, Kṛṣṇa prepared to depart for Dvārakā. He offered to grant a wish to Kuntī. She requested that devotees receive troubles and non-believers receive a comfortable life. Kṛṣṇa questioned her, though he understood her … read more »
Kapilmuni, who is known as an incarnation of Lord Visnu. Everyone is a child of some Rishi.
Kapil Muni is a divine sage and incarnation of Viṣṇu from the age of the ṛṣis.These sages lived for millennia, engaged in tapasyā, which is the deep research and meditation through which they discovered all truths. A true master does not give quick solutions but assigns long-term research, like understanding vairāgya … read more »
The wonderful tree "Neem Narayan"
The neem tree, known as Neem Nārāyaṇa, possesses divine healing qualities.This large, bitter tree yields medicinal parts. Its powder can heal skin, purify blood, and strengthen the body. Use it as a facial mask for pimples or a paste for stubborn wounds. A neem bath alleviates … read more »