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Kriya Anusthan
The purpose of Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is threefold: physical purification, mental and intellectual purification, and spiritual clarity.You possess the technique, but you must practice it yourself. Do not depend solely on blessings; you must do the work. Follow the techniques without constant change. This practice purifies body, mind, and karma to foster … read more »
Searching for God
The miracle of life reveals the divine science within creation.The entire human body develops from a single drop over nine months, containing the entire universe. Ancient sages possessed visionary knowledge without modern tools, such as discerning gender. Modern science researches the organs and the aware … read more »
Remember the beauty of the world
The tree is a mirror for the self, revealing the nature of perception and memory.Observe the external world with full concentration, then close your eyes to visualize it. This tests and develops inner sight. The tree, with its roots in earth and branches in air, reflects the human system from … read more »
Live the life of a Human
Human life is given for a purpose: to live in harmony, protect all creatures, and ultimately achieve liberation.Life is limited, but the soul continues through many births. This human form is the final step to reach the supreme destination, though the path is demanding. All religions and cultures offer a valid way to … read more »
The Essence of Gurudev
The true Guru is the Ātmā, the inner Self, not the physical form.A story illustrates a misunderstanding: a professor feared Śavāsana, the corpse posture, associating it with death. It was clarified as Ānanda Āsana, the blissful posture, representing the relaxed state for realizing the Ātmā. This body is … read more »
Atmadarshan
The grace of the Guru's darśana is the ultimate blessing.Darśana is the quality of vision that shapes your reality. Seeing beauty in nature or in loved ones creates happiness, while negative sights create fear. Presenting oneself with respect through dress and conduct is a darśana … read more »
The Science of Prāṇa and Svara Yoga
Prāṇa is the vital force, and Svara Yoga is the science of controlling its flow.The ocean breathes, its tides like inhalation and exhalation, providing much of Earth's oxygen. Life is classified by its element: water-dwelling Jālacara, land-dwelling Thalachara, and air-dwelling Nābchara. Our practice involves mastering prāṇa without physical manipulation of … read more »
Jivatma and the Universe
The subject is the primordial sound, nāda, and the seed of consciousness.The first state was śūnyākāśa, a void with no movement, sound, air, or life. Within this endless space exists a dormant seed, Jīvātmā. Creation requires three principles: space, consciousness (Chetan), and power (Śakti). Consciousness has no … read more »
How to use the mantra
Chanting mantras brings peace and purifies the environment through resonance.Life's disturbances agitate the mind, but mantra restores concentration and releases stress. The Guru Mantra profoundly affects body, mind, intellect, and consciousness. Five techniques exist for its practice. First is writing the mantra daily; positive mantras … read more »
Keep your energies clean
The five bodies each require their own nourishment.The physical body, Annamaya Kośa, needs food. It is said every grain has a destined consumer. A story tells of a grain of rice, uncooked and stuck in a merchant's tooth, which later fell before a … read more »
The key to the happiness
Yoga and Āyurveda are sciences for complete health.Health is foundational; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga is an ancient system for physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life, using natural herbs with minimal side effects. Both systems recognize … read more »
Meditation with mantra
Purifying the inner instrument begins with mantra and mālā.Sit comfortably and concentrate on the body to feel divine blessing, removing all disturbances and negative energies. This practice cleanses each blood cell and the entire antaḥkaraṇa. Today is the Mahāsakrānti, an auspicious day when the … read more »
Everything is created by sound
Yoga is the union and harmonization of body, mind, and spirit.The ancient wisdom of the Vedas reveals that creation emerged from divine sound, the primal resonance of Aum. This sound manifests as light and then as the entire cosmos, including the human form. The body is … read more »
Yoga leads to good health if practiced correctly
Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul.It is a universal reality for health, independent of any belief. The practice originates from the primordial sound and light, given by the meditating Lord Śiva. Health depends on three principles: conscious nourishment, physical movement through … read more »
Presence of a Yogi means blessing
The value of satsa g and the inner pilgrimage to the divine is immeasurable.Even one minute of satsa g with a sadhu purifies countless sins. In past times, pilgrims walked for months to reach Kedarnath, with no roads or easy transport. Their entire consciousness was filled only with the … read more »
The way to Satyayuga
A new year begins with a sa kalpa for peace and positive energy.Today is Makarasa krānti, the solar new year. The sun moves north, a direction for meditation and prayer. Śiva is the original seed of manifestation, the Śiva Tattva from which all life emerges. The moon balances … read more »
Let me be the dust on Your feet
Ego is a perilous force that elevates only to cast down.It is a hidden boulder one cannot move, blocking the path even after self-realization. Ambition for greatness or perfection leads one onto dangerous side paths, resulting in destruction. Pure devotion, not desire for achievement, leads to … read more »
Pure nourishment
Purification extends beyond the physical body through mantra and sāttvic nourishment.Mantra purifies the subtle layers of being. Physical and Haṭha Yoga techniques offer limited inner cleansing. True purification requires developing Sattva Guṇa, one of the three fundamental qualities, which is cultivated primarily through diet. Sattvic food … read more »
How to live your life
Dharma is the highest way of living for humans, distinct from the natural life of other creatures.Life is about how to live, not merely existing. Dharma is righteousness and consideration for others, while adharma is its opposite. Protecting dharma means dharma protects you. This is seen in everyday bonds: the dharma of … read more »
Start to learn - follow the discipline
The foundation of yoga is discipline.Students must learn Patañjali's Yoga Sūtras by heart, as this wisdom will transform one's view and life. The master observes aspirants for a year, testing their discipline through simple tasks and karma yoga. Without this foundation, … read more »
The Path to Health: Regeneration Through Yoga and Nature
Health is achieved through systematic yoga and natural living.Stress causes widespread errors in life and practice. Most bodily illness arises from poor nourishment chosen for taste alone, not quality. Modern civilization has lost connection to nature, making us and our pets ill. To regenerate, … read more »
Developing human qualities
Human life is distinguished by its understanding of dharma, karma, pāpa, and puṇya.Animals live by survival, but humans are given rules and the capacity to discern sin from piety. Karma is action, specific to human understanding. Pāpa, or sin, is not removed by brief rituals or holy water; … read more »
Thinking of Gurudev
Mahāsamādhi is not an absence but a change in the mode of presence.The physical form is a concentration of divine energy for easier communion. That energy is not bound by the body. The Guru's presence is activated by the devotee's call through love, prayer, and meditation. This principle … read more »
The friendship brings us together
Maintain cultural and spiritual harmony through yoga and compassion.Cultural festivals should be preserved and celebrated to educate future generations. All religions contain harmony, but politics often creates conflict. Brotherhood must be created globally, respecting all faiths without negative influence. Yoga serves two aims: ensuring … read more »
The Birthday of Sri Hanumanji
The birthday of Hanumān teaches the power of selfless devotion and the true nature of the soul.Nutrition supports the physical body, the Annamaya Kośa. Vegetarian food is fundamental for health. Quitting sugar improves digestion and reduces parasites. Speaking sweet words harmonizes everything, while bitter words are poison. Hanumānjī incarnated as the support … read more »
Proudness
The ego of a devotee is cured by divine grace through humility.Even great beings can develop pride in their service. Hanumān once believed Rāma's victory depended entirely on him. Earlier, Garuḍa also lost faith after rescuing Rāma from a snake-arrow, thinking God needed his help. Garuḍa, in … read more »
The path of the Soul
Satsang with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Strilky ashram, Czech Republic.When spring comes nature is again growing. Creation was began with Shiva. Rain at the full moon night is a blessing for the new life. According to the scriptures the Jiva comes to the Earth with … read more »
Understand the advice in a good way
Satsang with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Strilky ashram, Czech Republic.There are different ways to live the life. If someone is not working properly this person will live in the rented apartment for the whole life. With good way of living we will be able to … read more »
How to control the human nature
True spiritual practice transcends superstition and external rituals.Monday is Śiva's day, a day for fasting. Each weekday connects to a planetary influence. While cosmic influences hold some truth, they are not ultimate. Sages may have created systems like astrology to control unruly human … read more »
Be careful with the mind
The spiritual path is narrow and perilous, requiring vigilant discernment.Pride in the body or limited knowledge is a profound weakness. Spiritual development itself brings danger, akin to a newborn vulnerable to infection. Negative influences and mental afflictions can infiltrate and destroy progress from within, much … read more »
Instructions for practising
The foundation of practice is knowledge, discipline, and adaptation.Each posture has a specific effect, and the sequence is crucial. When you adopt a system, you must follow its fixed procedures. However, you must know your own bodily capacity and limitations. If a posture causes … read more »
Every soul is pure
The purification of antaḥkaraṇa reveals the nature of truth as Sat Cit Ānanda.Truth is unchanging, like the sky—no weapon cuts it, no fire burns it, no water destroys it. This world is temporary, mithyā; only Brahman is real. Thoughts arise from the inner instrument: manas, buddhi, citta, ahaṁkāra. … read more »
A Guided Meditation on Prāṇa, Mantra, and the Cakras
A guided meditation integrates prāṇa, mantra, and cakra awareness.Sit in meditation, concentrating on the Maṇipūra cakra. Chant Oṃ eleven times with vibration from the navel. Perform Ujjāyī prāṇāyāma with its mudrā. Focus on the Mūlādhāra mudrā eleven times, which is the Aśvinī mudrā. Concentrate … read more »
We are here to learn more
The gathering welcomes distinguished guests and emphasizes the shared pursuit of knowledge through yoga, which transcends physical practice to harmonize the mortal body and immortal soul.We honor our lineage and welcome all present, including a renowned scholar of the Vedas. Human intellect is superior but requires teaching. Despite societal influences, few understand all humanity. We must concentrate on the Jīvātmā. Yoga … read more »
The source of our knowledge is Gurudev
Wisdom flows like a river, ever-renewing.You cannot dip twice in the same water, but the flow returns fresh. If the butter of past masters is gone, the cow remains; feed it with love and you get endless milk. The source of … read more »
Questions to Gulabji
A clear life goal is essential to quiet the mind and make existence fruitful.Without purpose, one lives like the dead. The mind is constantly agitated by sensory desires, like waves. To clear it, one must have a definite aim, just as a traveler focuses only on the road to … read more »
Karma and liberation
The grandparents of the forest teach us about karma and the world's balance.Vegetation is essential for life, and ancient trees are loving grandparents. Good karma from non-violence leads to Svarga Loka, a temporary heaven. Bad karma from harming creatures leads to Naraka Loka. Liberation comes only through the … read more »
The Thirsty Horse and the Path of Spirituality
The human soul seeks direction amidst universal stress, which persists from childhood through old age despite our efforts.We are like a thirsty horse frightened by the noise of a water pump; to drink, we must accept the noise. Our spiritual thirst must be quenched within the world's clamor. Time is an unstoppable reality, … read more »
Yoga Nidra with Vishwaguruji in the open air
Connect with the healing power of the five elements through direct earth contact and conscious breath.Lie down and relax. Feel the earth's subtle vibrational energy through your heels, palms, and arms. The sun's energy comes through the earth. Touching the earth daily can heal diseases and remove allergies. Feel your breath … read more »
Purify your body and eat proper food
Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a regenerative practice akin to Kāya Kalpa, renewing the body and spirit.Practicing collectively provides mutual energy and support, preventing the isolation and difficulty of solitary practice. This process purifies the body's five elements. The natural environment, such as a meadow with an old tree, radiates vital energy … read more »
Speech and communication
The universe is created from sound, and our speech is a powerful creative force.Life is constant communication. The fundamental element is Vāk, meaning both speech and the underlying substance of reality. Modern science and the Vedas agree the universe consists of matter and energy, which are interchangeable with sound. … read more »
The soul and sound
The soul is the sixteen-fold Puruṣa resting at the center of the five sheaths, and inner sound—silence itself—is the direct path to realize it.The soul is not any of the sheaths: food, prāṇa, mind, intellect, or bliss. At the core of these coverings abides the Ṣoḍaśī Puruṣa, a sixteen-characteristic being. In the beginning, only darkness and the substance Brahma … read more »
Manas and family life
The mind is the central sheath governing life.Our being is a replica of Brahman, composed of five elemental sheaths. The Anandamaya Kośa handles the Vijñānamaya Kośa, which indirectly handles the Manomaya Kośa. These three function together inseparably. The mind is the house of … read more »
Harmonious life and successful sadhana
Harmony and sādhanā begin by mastering the present moment.The past is gone and the future is not here; dwelling on either wastes the precious now. Modern distractions, especially mobile phones, isolate individuals and fracture family connection, teaching a life of solitary desire. This fosters … read more »
The Master key
The essence of learning is not in theory but in practice and direct transmission from a master.Tons of theory cannot compare to a gram of practice. You gain knowledge from lectures, but retention is low; one may only remember ten percent. True understanding requires concentration, which is fleeting for the modern mind. … read more »
Going to Brahmaloka
The foundation of practice is essential, regardless of one's level.The complete system of yoga begins with basic exercises, which are more beneficial than advanced postures. Even advanced practitioners must regularly return to foundational practices for proper preparation and health. The science of prāṇāyāma also requires … read more »
Explanation of Shank Prakshalan kriya
Haṭha Yoga practices purify the body and awaken energy to support all spiritual paths.Aspirants seek happiness and health, finding a primary yoga path according to their nature—Karma, Bhakti, Rāja, or Jñāna—yet all paths are interconnected. A strong, healthy body is essential, cultivated through Haṭha Yoga's cleansing techniques. These include … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life is everywhere in the world
Yoga in Daily Life is a unifying light spreading globally.This system connects East and West, now reaching China. The initial journey faced obstacles, as prevalent yoga there focuses on gymnastic feats, not inner strength and stress relief. A student from China shares her challenging journey … read more »
Practicing for the animals
The soul's journey is determined by karma, the law of action and reaction, as it moves through the five sheaths of being.The physical body dissolves at death, but the soul continues, viewing its accumulated actions. This karma, like a boomerang, returns to its source. The soul is identical in all beings, from an elephant to a bacterium. … read more »