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Why we do Anusthan
Anuṣṭhāna is a dedicated spiritual practice undertaken for a specific purpose.One makes a sa kalpa, a promise to oneself, for spiritual development, health, success, or family harmony. It is often performed for the well-being of one's spouse, fostering oneness and understanding in the household. The practice … read more »
Practice and eat healthy food
Yoga requires holistic knowledge of practices like āsana and of natural remedies.Specific postures like Sarvā gāsana benefit the entire body, especially the thyroid, spine, and circulation. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā aids digestion and prevents constipation when performed correctly, such as on an empty stomach. However, these inverted poses must … read more »
Meditation with flute
Harmony Through Rāgas: A Flute Meditation Spending ten to fifteen minutes every day just with yourself is recommended.Music creates an environment that supports this. It is easy to pay attention to sound. No real concentration is required; it is difficult not to pay attention. The sound captures attention for an extended period. Sound … read more »
Sound can guide us
Sound and its resonance, nāda, are a profound spiritual path.Sound and color generate immense energy affecting the body. Rāga means resonance, but also implies attachment and duality. This sound is Nāda Yoga. One must understand it; otherwise, it is merely noise. An instrument is holy … read more »
Karma and destiny
The soul's journey after death is governed by divine justice.Upon death, every being faces judgment by Yamarāja, the lord of death, and Dharmarāja, the lord of righteousness. Yamarāja's messengers retrieve souls, often involving struggle for those attached to life. Modern medicine can prolong the body's … read more »
Pranayama calms down the emotions
Yoga requires strict discipline and practice to succeed.Announcements are made, but discipline is not followed. Special seating should not exist; everyone should rotate. Sannyāsīs are not exempt and must also work, like cleaning the garden. Work with the earth is essential for health … read more »
Practicing with AUM
The navel is the center of the universe.Our origin and roots are there, where the soul resides. From that single point, everything multiplies like a tree from a seed. The resonance of the entire universe is concentrated in the navel; it is the … read more »
Swara Yoga
Svara Yoga is a profound practice aligning breath with life's rhythms.For the sincere practitioner, it is a simple sadhana, yet difficult for the mere trier. This discipline reveals indications of past, present, and future. It involves understanding the flow of the Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna nadis. … read more »
Maya is a big cheater
The planetary influences and days of the week affect all beings, not just humans.Constellations and lines on the body, like those on the foot sole, indicate influences. Destructive patterns in a person can bring unrest to an entire household. The illusion of Māyā is a great cheat, depicted as … read more »
Practice and try to purify your karma
Spiritual practice requires vigilance and faith to remain uncorrupted.Some individuals spread negativity like infection, causing others to fall from wisdom. Stay close to the Guru's shelter for protection, as some grains avoid being ground by staying near the mill's central pillar. Do not carry … read more »
Regular yoga practice leads to good health
The yogic path advocates health and peace through conscious living.Completing this year, practitioners have progressed toward the highest goal. Peace is scarce in the world, and a vegan diet is advocated to care for nature and all creatures. The consensus for the planet is to … read more »
Pranayama and the five elements
Prāṇa is life, sustained by breath and water.Practice prāṇāyāma diligently, inhaling through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth. Reduce food intake gradually over years, not through abrupt fasting, to build strength and oxygenate the body. Breath nourishes the 72,000 nerves, which are … read more »
The Vedas
The Vedas are the holy scriptures of Sanātana Dharma, representing a vast river of knowledge.This knowledge was originally transmitted orally from master to disciple through Śruti, listening, and Smṛti, memory. In the Kali Yuga, human memory declined. To preserve the Vedas, the sage Vedavyāsa dictated them continuously. Gaṇeśa agreed to … read more »
Prayer before eating
Food is a holy source of life and nourishment.The dried Panchkuta vegetable requires significant effort to harvest and prepare. Its ingredients, like guṇḍā, benefit the gums and joints. Cooking involves frying spices in oil, adding a mixed masala, and combining it with the pre-cooked … read more »
The Ambassador of India in Mahaprabhu Dip Ashram, Strilky
The gathering marks a Yoga in Daily Life retreat and Rakṣā Bandhan celebration at Mahāprabhudīp Āśram.The āśram stands as a spiritual lighthouse for seekers crossing the ocean of māyā. For over four decades yoga practice has flourished in this region. More than one million citizens have engaged with the system. Children … read more »
Protect Yourself, Keep Discipline
Protect health and know the value of human life.Pollution from pesticides, sound, and vehicles makes protection difficult. Practice prāṇāyāma a minimum twice daily and techniques like Śa kha Prakṣālana. Cultivate organic food, even in small spaces, and avoid junk food entirely; fasting is preferable. … read more »
Conference the Yoga is Science of Human The Destiny of Soul
Yoga is the science of humans and the destiny of the soul.This science existed before Śiva manifested. The human body is its own hospital, containing all treatment within. Discipline must begin now, not tomorrow. Health is the primary happiness, gained through proper nourishment and self-care. The essence … read more »
Consciousness and Space
Consciousness and space are one living reality.Space does not expand or contract, for it is limitless. Consciousness is the life of space, present within all. This consciousness is the Paramātmā, the singular supreme Self. The apparent many are like beads on a … read more »
The Oneness of Ātmā
The ātmā is one; perceived difference is a pollution.Consider a cherry tree. Its thousands of fruits share the same seed, form, and sweetness. From one seed come millions, yet the quality remains identical. All souls are this one seed. Life exists everywhere: in water, … read more »
The nature of the Guru
The one Ātmā resides within the five layers of the body.Through correct practice, these layers—Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya Kośa—melt away. The soul then progresses from Jīvātmā to merge with the eternal. Do not create duality or follow other paths. This one Ātmā is within … read more »
Wisdom and bhakti of the saints are in the Bhajans
The secret of your Ātmā is shown by the Master.The āśram lives only with bhaktas. Karma Yoga is the best group; without it, the yoga path cannot succeed. The mind jumps like a monkey, and the conscience says: give up self-will. The secret of the … read more »
Kapalabhati pranayama
Observing daily life shows how Yoga in Daily Life transforms our existence through Gurudev’s guidance and steady practice.Gurudev always protects, and the divine mantra carries blessing, protection, and guidance. Without Gurudev’s name, prayers are empty, like a sweet box without sweets or oil poured on sand. A devotee knows Gurudev’s face, his kind … read more »
Different aspect of discipline
Attention is the discipline of life, from cradle to grave.The spine is the stick accompanying us always. From the beginning, become alert, know the whole body. When husband and wife realize who they really are, love becomes a real feeling of care and protection, not … read more »
Satsang has a divine vibration because of singing bhajans
The heart of Hanumān is the eternal Sanātana Dharma.The physical body is one sheath. Beyond it lies energy, mind, and bliss. Pure beings experience the lotus of the heart opening. Negative thinking causes that flower to fade. Sanātana Dharma is duty and love for … read more »
You are king of your senses
Relaxation, the five kośas, and the king of the senses.Lie down, relax the whole body. Relax the thoughts, let them be free. Feel fresh oxygen and the beauty of trees. Feel as if in the lap of parents and with friends. Close eyes and see … read more »
Worldly joy is just an illusion
The longing of the heart is known only to those in love.Two parrots quarreled on a tree. The male said, “Meditate on God's glory, do not eat poisonous fruits of passion.” Death strikes without warning. These enjoyments are Fata Morgana, unreachable. The joy of joy is less … read more »
Knowledge is always good
The sacred texts reveal the inner battlefield, where the soul confronts its own qualities, and a true guide is needed for symbolic understanding.All scriptures—Vedas, Upaniṣads, Gītā, Koran, Bible—offer essential knowledge. A grand gathering of saints and scholars from many faiths honored a renunciate Śa karācārya; there, a Muslim scholar expounded the Vedas with profound insight, showing that wisdom … read more »
The Serpent's Blessing: A Story of Kuṇḍalinī
The path to consciousness unfolds through the inner kingdom.A man sought Kuṇḍalinī awakening. A master gave him a flute. He blew it continuously for half an hour. A cobra emerged from a bush. He coaxed the snake into a basket. He planned to display … read more »
There is life in every creature
Glory is an expression of respect and victory for all that is good, returning to the giver.It is simple and great. Proclaiming "Jaya" honors masters and divinity, creating happiness. This respect transcends time, as seen with figures from millennia past. Giving glory uplifts others, as a kind word can save a soul … read more »
Celebration of Vishwaguruji's Birthday
Today is a day of grace and celebration, marking a confluence of sacred occasions.Being with the Guru is the most important thing for a disciple. His presence on this earth opened our eyes to divine knowledge. In his presence, we change our quality, like a tree near sandalwood takes … read more »
Guru Purnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Bhajans are a vital spiritual practice that transforms energy and preserves knowledge.They are distinct from emotional kirtan, often structured as a dialogue containing the wisdom of sages. Poetry is the language of the wise, encapsulating truth. Singing activates the vagus nerve and requires an open heart center. … read more »
The Responsibility and Path of a Yoga Teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life System
A yoga teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life system carries a profound responsibility distinct from physical fitness instruction.The role is to be a selfless channel for spiritual guidance, not a proprietor of knowledge. Adherence to the specific, gradual levels of the system is essential for safe and effective teaching; one must not alter … read more »
The Sacredness of Water, the Power of Mothers, and the Essence of Vairāgya
Respect the five elements, for they constitute life and must be carefully guarded.Water is life itself; even skilled swimmers can be overcome by it. Fire is equally dangerous and demands vigilance. These elements form the physical body, the Annamaya Kośa, which ultimately dissolves back into earth, water, fire, … read more »
The Brahmaloka Within: A Retreat into Spirituality
Spirituality is one path, realized within as Brahmaloka.The retreat offers purification of body, mind, and philosophy. Spirituality is not only for yogis but for everyone from childhood. God may be perceived with form or without, yet both are valid. The Bhagavad Gītā says … read more »
Practise and live disciplined
Discipline is the foundation of genuine yoga practice.Without it, even decades of practice lead nowhere. The world offers two paths: the rare life of total renunciation and the integrated life of a householder. The latter is recommended, where one lives fully in the … read more »
Wisdom of the Holy Scriptures
True wisdom arises from two sources: scriptural study and the Guru's grace.Ancient sages left immense knowledge in scriptures, yet this wisdom often remains unread. External learning from texts is one path; internal awakening through the Guru's Vidyā is the other. Both are essential. Reading nourishes the mind … read more »
Strength of the Hatha Yogi
Haṭha Yoga is a path of determined will leading to divine union beyond the physical body.It begins with worldly forms of willfulness: a child's insistence, a woman's resolve, and a ruler's command. The yogi's will, however, transcends desire and fear, seeking nothing, as illustrated by a yogi who refused Lord Śiva's … read more »
See God in your heart
Haṭha Yoga is a living path encompassing the body's subtle energies and the soul's journey.The human body contains the entire Sanskrit alphabet as divine letters within its chakras. These fifty-two centers are part of Kuṇḍalinī Yoga, connecting the five sheaths from the physical to the blissful. Every element of creation … read more »
Advice for good health
Haṭha Yoga is the inner purification of the body through natural wisdom and technique.Astrological predictions are secondary to life's inherent function. Humans support each other, as in older communities where goods and services were shared. Modern systems of employment and commerce continue this interdependence. Nature provides all necessary remedies, … read more »
Birds are feeling where their nest is
The practice of Śa khaprakṣālana requires proper guidance.This Haṭha Yoga technique cleanses the internal system, mimicking the conch's shape and the elephant's action of Kuñjalakriyā. Mastery is essential, as incorrect practice from mere imitation can cause harm. Not everyone is suitable; those with … read more »
Fire is God
Agni is not only the burning fire but many kinds of fire, central to awakening the solar plexus.The cooking fire is Annapūrṇā, the goddess of nourishment. The kitchen is her temple. Purity in the kitchen brings pure thoughts, energy, and behavior. Food should not be eaten after four hours, or overnight even if … read more »
Negative thoughts can destroy everything
The wisdom of Patañjali provides the foundation for Haṭha Yoga.Patañjali systematized yoga, teaching Aṣṭā ga Yoga to make the path simple. His core principle is "Ahiṃsā paramodharma," meaning non-violence is the highest duty. The ṛṣis of ancient times performed tapasyā in the forest, free from … read more »
We are the cause of Mahapralaya
The Mahā Mṛtyu Jaya Mantra offers protection and inner purification.Chant the mantra mentally or aloud while driving for divine safeguarding. This mantra cleanses the mind and heart, akin to washing plates. Proper dress and cleanliness demonstrate respect toward others. Beauty resides in the heart, eyes, … read more »
The Awakening of Inner Powers: Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga reveals the hidden powers within through five sheaths of human existence.The first is the physical body of nourishment, which is foundational. The second is the vital energy sheath, fueled by proper sustenance and diminished by substances like alcohol. The third is the mental sheath, possessing immense … read more »
The Four Levels of Oṃ and the Power of Blessings
The practice of Oṃ connects to the four Yugas and channels energy through the body's centers.Energy recedes in the present age, so we must cultivate positivity. Techniques exist to direct blessings and prāṇa for healing, as seen when a hand placed on the navel released pain and brought health for years. … read more »
Tratak and Tilak
Trāṭak is concentration through gazing.Tilak is a mark of spiritual balance and wisdom. Trāṭak involves fixing the gaze on a single point, such as a candle flame, a dot, or the new moon. This practice develops concentration and inner clarity. … read more »
Meditation from Strilky
Meditation is the practice of turning inward within a supportive natural environment.Close your eyes, hold your mala, and repeat your personal mantra. Sit straight and relax the entire body. Bring awareness to the natural breath, feeling the pure air. Remember the past week of practice and the … read more »
Foundations of Yoga in Daily Life
Welcome to the ashram, a place for spiritual practice and international community.This castle ashram, donated by a devotee, is a historic site with a beautiful atmosphere. Practitioners from across the world gather here with the shared aim of Yoga in Daily Life, for the harmony of body, … read more »
Do not kill
The light of the Supreme Self illuminates all.The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a practice from the tradition involving 64 kriyās. All action is kriyā. The human instrument possesses five senses of knowledge and five of action. These senses provide information from the world. Every … read more »
The importance of healthy food
The human body is divided into four parts, as revealed in the Bhagavad Gita.The head is Brāhmaṇa, the seat of knowledge and the five sense organs. The arms are Kṣatriya, the warrior with strength to protect. The trunk is Vaiśya, the farmer distributing nourishment from intake to liver and … read more »