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The infinite love and blessing of Vishwaguruji
The Guru is the only one near God and understands all.You are all brothers and sisters. God has done everything well, providing this space. The Guru is the highest and will do everything. God resides within you; your true nature is happiness. The beautiful pillars signify … read more »
Organic farming in Netherlands
A farm's journey from industrial production to living in harmony with nature.The operation shifted from unprofitable mass cultivation to a diverse, organic system. This includes greenhouses using rainwater and biological pest controls. A large food forest integrates vegetables, fruit trees, and nitrogen-fixing plants. The focus is on … read more »
The 3rd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival (4/4)
Welcome to the third Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music, Debrecen, Hungary.
The 3rd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival (3/4)
The heart's door is kept open for the divine, yet days pass in longing without that vision.A constant search persists, night and day. The teaching reveals that the true self is not separate; like oil in a seed, the divine essence is within all. One is the temple, the deity, and the … read more »
The 3rd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival (2/4)
The longing for the divine is the core of spiritual search.External pursuits bring only change, not lasting joy. Saints direct the search inward, where the beloved is found. The essence of creation is Oṁ, the sound and form of God. Knowing this secret, saints abide in … read more »
The 3rd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival (1/4)
The purpose of human life is to realize the Ātmā within the heart, moving from ignorance to the light of liberation.We are bound to the outer world and identify with thoughts and feelings, believing we are separate individuals. This causes suffering and the cycle of birth and death. The guru provides practices to overcome this false … read more »
Mana Mana Mohana Satguru Shyam
The heart is enchanted by the Satguru, struck by the arrow of divine love so that God is seen everywhere.The world is a great deception, spreading widely, where the ignorant soul, entangled in ego and delusion, does not seek refuge. One prays to the Sattva Guru with folded hands to be allowed to perform selfless … read more »
Enjoy
The essence of practice is confidence in the path, not reliance on external numbers or objects.Modern life creates constant availability, a golden chain. It is vital to disconnect, as nothing is so important the world will collapse. Collective unconsciousness influences behavior; awareness allows one to resist trends. Do not seek meaning … read more »
The teaching of Bhajans
The devotee's longing for the Guru is a sweet pain that is ultimately good.A feeling of absence creates an ache in the heart, yet this very pain is a sign of devotion. The love for the Guru is so sweet that one willingly accepts its inherent difficulties. A prayer … read more »
Be joyful
The Guru's light manifests on earth as pure knowledge, requiring a living guide for correct spiritual practice.This divine principle, the Guru Tattva, is the same in all true teachers, yet disciples share an intimate, familial connection with their own. The guru's physical form is a vessel for this light; entering its radiant … read more »
Bhajan singing from Strilky
Morning satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing.
Pranayama and flute music
Prāṇāyāma requires consistent, disciplined practice, not a single intense session.Beginners often complete rounds quickly, but with relaxation, the breath naturally slows, extending the practice time. Use a timer, not a fixed round count, and observe your own rhythm. Never force the breath, as forcing yields … read more »
Take the responsibility of your life
The path of yoga requires abandoning excuses to take full responsibility for one's life.People consistently lie to appear better, blaming trauma, astrology, or external conditions to avoid change. This excuses reveals weakness and a lack of self-control. A true yogī rises above all such circumstances, transforming even the worst … read more »
How came Vishwaguruji to Hungary first
The first meeting with a master is a pivotal moment of grace.A suggestion came to invite a true yogi. Contact was made through an intermediary who relayed the master's location. Persistent requests finally led to an invitation. The arrival was simple, met at a train station. Hospitality … read more »
You are the helper of everyone
The mantra "Oṃ Aki Rāchanā Śarīra" points to the uncreated body of Consciousness, not the physical form.This true nature is the eternal, unchanging Self that was never born and will never die. Chanting is not an invocation to something external but an affirmation of one's own reality. It dissolves identification with the … read more »
Cetana Ka Cilka Swami Ne
Evening satsang from Vep, Hungary.Bhajan singing from Vep.
Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi Celebration from Vep
Spiritual readiness is necessary to receive blessings and withstand high energies.Physical pain indicates insufficient practice, yet worldly duties limit our time. A blessing requires a prepared recipient, just as a stone remains unchanged despite daily blessings. Unprepared systems shut down or overload when encountering potent spiritual … read more »
The spiritual family
The quality of our era is determined by our inner state.While some lament this age, it offers unique tools like rapid travel and distant connection. The key is to extract only the nourishing essence from the vast information, like the swan separating milk from water. Our … read more »
Jivatma and anandamaya kosha
The five kośas are interconnected layers surrounding the inner divine light.The Annamaya Kośa is the physical body, purified through practices like āsana. The Prāṇamaya and Manomaya Kośas have their own anatomies and vṛttis, as detailed in Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras. The Ānandamaya Kośa, made of bliss, is … read more »
Nadis and pranayama
Prāṇāyāma begins with the left nostril to engage the subtle energy anatomy.The physical body is the Annamaya Kośa. The energy body, the Prāṇamaya Kośa, consists of nāḍīs. The three principal channels are Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā. Iḍā is linked to the left nostril, the mind, and … read more »
In the cave of Sri Alakhpuriji
The disciple's bliss arises solely from the Guru's grace.A story illustrates this truth. Initially, entry into a sacred cave was restricted. Permission was granted for meditation inside. The initial feeling of specialness was present. The intense cold within the cave eventually overcame that feeling. … read more »
We got from Vishwaguruji pure knowledge
The knowledge received is pure and requires deep, patient digestion, not quick consumption.Revisiting teachings reveals new understanding as one changes through practice. Writing, especially transcribing mantras slowly, deepens absorption and calms the mind. Respect for sacred texts is essential, as the value one assigns dictates the benefit received. … read more »
Use your common sense!
Discern the true Guru's word from personal or misinterpreted statements.A teaching given to one individual in a specific context is not a universal command for all. Many use the phrase "Guru Vākya" to enforce personal wishes or to blackmail others, which is a misuse. Common … read more »
What is excellent against stress
Do not suppress problems but face them with awareness and laughter.Pushing down fears or unwanted thoughts gives them strength, as they gather similar energies and eventually erupt uncontrollably. Sharing difficulties, especially through laughter, disarms them. Real spirituality is filled with joy, not solemnity. Techniques like yoga, … read more »
After death, everything is counted
The divine reality is within.God is from ages, yet that same essence is present within all beings. The body is temporary, but the inner flame of life is eternal. This flame resides in the heart and may depart through one … read more »
Our relationship with the Guru
The eternal spiritual lineage flows from the Satya Yuga to the present.The guru paramparā is an unbroken succession from one guru to the next. This lineage originates from Śiva and the Satya Yuga, the age of truth where all beings lived in harmony. From that age comes … read more »
We have to become united in Oneness
Evening program with Vishwaguruji from Szeged, Hungary.We have our destiny in which it is written when and where we are. The story of a boat in the ocean and a bird. It is in our fate that we want to reach God. … read more »
Take God in your heart
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Szeged, Hungary.The blessings of the Gurus and Rishis are like a passport to move with. Sri Alakhpuriji lived in the time of Shiva. We all know the name of the one who brought the fire. Take God … read more »
Where can we find God?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Budapest, Hungary.Three practices that are good for our body, mind and spiritual development, to help us reach God. Where do we look for God? When the soul leaves the body it leaves as fast as a shooting … read more »
Respect and love everybody
Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Budapest, Hungary.We should respect everybody, not forgetting women, elders and gurus. If a Guru passes away, only the successor can sit in their chair. The story of an Indian school and the father of one teacher who … read more »
We can achieve the Paramatma
A return to a familiar and beautiful land after a long absence.The journey has been long, through many places over many years. The recent global suffering from disease prompts a deep reflection. This disease affected only humans, not animals. It serves as a reminder of the consequences … read more »
The konwledge of ancient yogis
The path of mantra leads to union with the eternal truth.Brahmalīna is becoming one with the eternal Brahma, the supreme, endless light. Purification is required, but we are bound by desires. A true saint, like an eagle taking only fresh prey or a diver seeking only … read more »
Yoga and nature is one
Yoga is the science of humans and a natural way of life.Its first principle is vegetation, which is Āyurveda, an ancient medicine from the Yugas. Modern medicine, while life-saving, is chemical and not fully accepted by the natural body, unlike remedies from plants. Our way of eating … read more »
Awakening of the knowledge
The light of awareness is received through the bond of grace.Prayer is a dialogue with the Gurudeva, not a silent standing but an engagement with voice. Consciousness is that which is awake; the unconscious is not aware. An awakened one sees danger and alerts those asleep. … read more »
Meditation from Vep
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.Meditation on five bodies.
Take care of your spirituality
The human body is a temporary instrument containing all elements and yogic paths for the journey to Brahmaloka.This journey is the Jīvātmā moving from the cosmic to the earthly and back. The complete science of yoga is within us, yet Jñāna Yoga alone is dry knowledge; it is like chewing a dry bone, … read more »
Preserving health
Health arises from proper nourishment, purification, and governing the inner self.The root of disease, including cancer, is diet. Modern medicine uses chemicals the natural body rejects. Veganism is praised for avoiding animal suffering, though even vegetables and honey are now compromised. True healing comes from seasonal, … read more »
The reality is within you
The spiritual path requires unwavering discipline and grace, not transient seeking.A governor prioritized a blessing over lunch, knowing his breath was uncertain. This illustrates that spiritual practice must never be missed. Many seek quick liberation, but this yields nothing. True yoga is a complete human science, … read more »
Webcast from Gyor
This gathering celebrates forty years of Yoga in Daily Life in Hungary, alongside anniversaries of Indian-Hungarian diplomacy and Mahatma Gandhi's birth.The conference promotes world peace through tolerance, respect, and understanding between cultures. The system's dissemination has fostered public health and spiritual well-being in Hungary over decades, with seminars making the country a second home for many … read more »
Webcast from Gyor
This gathering celebrates anniversaries of spiritual work, diplomatic ties, and the enduring legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.The event honors forty years of a yoga system's presence, seventy years of diplomatic relations, and the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi. His philosophy of non-violence, or Ahimsa, is presented as a core, timeless virtue, not … read more »
Live natural life
The nature of healing contrasts natural vitality with chemical intervention.The body is natural, while chemical medicines, though derived from earth, have altered qualities that mostly make it ill. They are vital for emergencies, yet their prolonged use destroys organs. Āyurveda is life, as body and … read more »
Intellectual knowledge does not make you wise
The power of mantra and the subtle body is revealed through sound and internal energy.Chanting mantra affects body, mind, and soul. The essence is universal despite language. Concentration on the chakras brings strength, knowledge, and balance. The body is a balloon of energy containing thousands of chakras. Every cell and … read more »
We should clean all of our bodies
Evening satsang from Yoga Summer retreat in Vep, Hungary.We can go forward in our spiritual way step by step with the blessing of a master. Time to time we have to clean all of our koshas. Our body is our dress. Sometimes chakras are … read more »
How could we live a happy life
Morning satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Vep, Hungary.Logo and uniform are important. Our colour is a golden, colour of Ganesha and Krishna too. Yoga practising and meditation will change the new generation in the world. The wold needs to love no war. Mantras … read more »
How to practise Pranayama correctly
Prāṇāyāma requires balancing the Iḍā and Pi galā nāḍīs.Incorrect practice blocks the breath flow and disrupts this balance. The Ājñā Chakra between the eyebrows must be stabilized. Practice must be systematic and consider the practitioner's condition, avoiding certain postures for those with health issues. … read more »
We should understand the Yoga
The path of yoga integrates hearing, memory, and consistent practice.Śruti is what is heard; Smṛti is memory. Memory alone is insufficient, like transient clouds. Theoretical knowledge from lectures and books is not enough. The practical application of knowledge, shared within the guru-paramparā, is substantial. Practice … read more »
The Science of Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras
The science of kuṇḍalinī and cakras is the definitive path to the highest consciousness, requiring a genuine guru from a true lineage.This knowledge is endless and encompasses all yoga practices. The deities and stories are symbolic representations of this inner science, not literal. For instance, the tale of Kṛṣṇa and the gopīs symbolizes that the human body … read more »
The Essence of Guru Pūrṇimā
The essence of Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of the Guru principle, which is present in all things.True meditation is on the form of the Gurudeva, not on external objects. The Guru is not only a spiritual master but also anyone who teaches, including parents, teachers, and even nature. Sanātana Dharma respects everything … read more »
Where and how the kundalini starts to rise up
The subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the chakras.Love makes any distance feel near. Kuṇḍalinī refers to the round, cyclical nature of all existence, from planets to our bodies. It is a serpentine energy, not a literal snake, moving through subtle channels like Iḍā, … read more »
Guru is Brahma
The value lies in singular focus and the grace found at the Guru's feet.Having one sacred image or mantra prevents confusion, especially at the moment of death. Collecting many pictures or mantras dilutes their power, like inflation devaluing currency. True devotion is shown through profound respect for a single … read more »
Understand and follow your Guruji
The discipline of anuṣṭhāna is a rigorous, systematic practice for sincere seekers.One stays in a designated spot, maintaining distance from others as energies differ. Nourishment is limited, though health conditions are accommodated. Initial days are manageable, but resolve is tested by the third and fourth days. Preparation … read more »
Nature of our Atma
The essence of vṛtti and ātmā is the path to oneness.A good vṛtti is seen as discipline and humility in one's life, observed by others. Vṛtti manifests in two ways: through external discipline from parents and teachers, and through one's inherent nature. It refers to one's … read more »