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We should control ourselves
Yoga encompasses many paths, not merely postures or breath.The desire to practice must arise from within, never from force. God grants immense knowledge and freedom to choose, yet certain boundaries exist. Choosing negativity leads one away; choosing goodness aligns with the cosmic. Many yogis … read more »
Practising bhramari pranayama techniques
Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma is a practice for balance and deep release from tension.We have focused on this practice. Several techniques are given. One uses the index fingers with elbows at shoulder height. Another involves thumbs in the ears with fingers on the temples. The teeth are either pressed … read more »
There is God in your instruments
The human life is for spiritual practice to realize the divine within.Practice brings harmony to the family and peace to the individual. Perform daily rituals, remember the divine name, and live with gratitude. This life may be the final opportunity to complete one's purpose and attain the … read more »
We should turn again to God
Turning inward through faith and meditation is the call of Kali Yuga.Natural disasters and family disturbances signal the severity of this age. The best path is to turn to the cosmic through prayer. All religions hold value, yet the living dharma sees many gods abiding in one … read more »
Feel the confidence and God will help
Confidence is the thread that holds our spiritual life together.Begin and end each day by turning inward, surrendering all actions to the divine. This surrender brings peace and freedom from fear, for one knows the indwelling Self can never be taken away. Confidence is not … read more »
Bhramari practising and meditation
Bhramarī Prāṇāyāma is practiced before meditation to create resonance.The technique moves vibration through the body and chakras, harmonizing the nervous system and concentration. First method: close ears with thumbs, place fingers on temples, keep lips closed and teeth relaxed. Move thumbs rhythmically inward and … read more »
Everything is within ourselves
Awakening arises from within, yet guidance reveals it.Practice is the inner science, not external. Many remain asleep within the body. A teacher awakens this latent knowledge. All potential exists within the human form, but mastery requires time and instruction. For instance, one may … read more »
Follow your human dharma
The human purpose is to follow dharma, the path of good, and avoid adharma, the path of evil.Dharma means causing no harm to any creature, including not killing for food. Adharma begins with harmful speech and actions, leading to the cycle of violence where creatures devour each other. Humans are meant to be … read more »
The Roots of Destiny and the Vajranāḍī
The Vajranāḍī is the foundational root from which life unfolds, like a tree dependent on its hidden roots.Shallow roots cannot withstand storms, while deep, searching roots ensure strength and sustenance. Destiny is written at birth by Vidhātā, an inescapable power. A story illustrates this: despite a king's efforts to arrange a grand marriage … read more »
Purify your body
Yoga is one, with many branches from a single root.Purification of the body is the essential first step, known as Hatha Yoga. This is not merely postures but constant cleansing. Techniques like neti cleanse the nostrils, while practices like Śa kha Prakṣālana purify the stomach. … read more »
The sound of Bhramari is always with us
The Supreme Reality is the form of sound, Nādarūpa Parabrahma.All existence emerges from this primal vibration. The universe itself is this sound. Our own essence is a resonance of it, which is also the Guru. This sound creates all form. We engage with this through … read more »
Yoga is not complete without Guru
Yoga is now widespread, but a misconception has arisen that it is only āsanas and prāṇāyāma.In focusing solely on these, many have lost sight of their true purpose, practicing something akin to acrobatics instead. This acrobatic display is not yoga. True yoga connects body, mind, and spirit to the cosmic. Many … read more »
Hatha yoga kriyas
Haṭha Yoga consists of six purification techniques, not merely postures.These kriyās use water, air, and fire to purify the physical body and the five kośas, allowing the inner light to shine. The goal is to balance the two main forces, Iḍā and Pi galā, uniting … read more »
The Human Path: Family, Culture, and Daily Yoga
The human path integrates family, culture, and daily spiritual practice.Recent times brought families physically together, revealing a prior separation as children moved away for study and work, leading to a loss of cultural continuity. Modern life further separates parents from children, who are often left … read more »
Try to live in a natural way
Satsa g and disciplined living are foundations for spiritual and physical well-being.An eight-month Anuṣṭhāna was completed, a period of residence with daily satsa g and spiritual practice. This occurred at a Sattva āśram, a pure place established for decades where many have come to practice. The holiness … read more »
One day we will be together
All spiritual paths are one, despite different names and forms.This unity is seen in families where each member has a name, yet the family is one. Similarly, every yoga center and religion, though named differently, converges on the same truth. Just as children in a … read more »
Guru gives us the good path
The spiritual path requires following a true guide through the transitional age.We are in Kali Yuga, a dark age nearing its end. Śiva balances all forces, working to harmonize and avert disaster, guiding beings toward a coming Satya Yuga of holiness. The true guru, like a mother, … read more »
Past is gone future is not here yet
The path is to be present, letting go of past and future.You have practiced and received knowledge. Our way is to be relaxed and normal, not straining or focusing oddly. What we seek is to know the Self. We follow a given path but must understand it … read more »
How did yoga begin in Czechoslovakia?
Understand the meaning within devotional song.Concentrate not only on the sound but on its significance. Knowing the meaning makes the song a reality within the heart and mind. Initially, many did not understand yoga or these songs. People sang without comprehension, … read more »
Practising concentration on one point
Anuṣṭhāna leads to inner stillness through sustained one-pointed practice.The techniques are difficult yet pure, transmitting spiritual energy. Mauna, silence, is very hard. The eyes are restless, always taking in everything. Closing the eyes reveals distance from one-pointedness. Sthira, no movement, is required. The point … read more »
Trees also have karma
The ancient forest reveals profound truths through its life and stories.To understand it is to know everything. Sages walk there, and a solitary yogī lives among immense, ancient trees. We have such a forest in our ashram. There, a massive banyan tree, over 5,000 years old, … read more »
Yoga nidra with Vishwaguruji
Ānanda Āsana is the relaxation posture after exertion.Lie down comfortably, adjusting to back, side, or stomach as needed. Feel the toes of the right foot, then the foot, ankle, knee, thigh, and hip. Repeat with the left leg, relaxing all joints. Acknowledge the … read more »
Gold and God
Yoga is for health, harmony, understanding, peace, long life, and friendship.All yoga schools are good, regardless of association with religion. Humans have come a far distance from living in forests. We are now separated but do good for ourselves and others. Long ago, there was no … read more »
Meditation with Vishwaguruji
The unwavering support of the mālā in spiritual practice.The mālā is vital support in sādhanā. Mental fluctuations, vṛtti, are not peaceful; when no vṛtti exists, there is no peace. Life can suddenly shift from happy to negative or joyful within a second. In moments … read more »
Live as a Yogi
A yogic life honors the body as divine through natural nourishment and disciplined practice.Modern disease arises from unnatural living, improper eating, and environmental harm. While doctors are a boon, true health returns to the natural way, like nourishment from a grandmother's kitchen. Constant eating and artificial habits shorten life. … read more »
Instructions for practicing and teaching yoga
Integrate spiritual practice into daily life.Maintain your practice at home in the early morning or evening. While walking or driving, refrain from excessive talk to focus on your sādhanā. Carry the peaceful atmosphere of the ashram within you. Be harmonious with … read more »
Instructions for mantra practicing
The disciple's joy depends solely on the guru's grace.The guru's blessings are transmitted through a living master or the enduring spiritual presence of the lineage. A true disciple follows the Satguru without question, maintaining a dedicated personal practice. The physical lineage chair represents the … read more »
You will be according to what you eat
The test of nourishment extends beyond food to all you have received.What you consume shapes your being. True nourishment is judged by the eyes, the heart, the taste, and its digestion. Eat less to truly savor and ease the stomach's work. The body is a mystery; we … read more »
Instructions for successful kriyja anusthan
The holistic path integrates astrology, yoga, and practical living for well-being.The current era presents challenges foretold in scripture. Vedic astrology, based on lunar constellations, precisely maps all life, including human destiny and compatibility. Yoga is a corresponding union, addressing the body and mind through exercise, breath, … read more »
Power of our words
The power of Śabda, the divine word, governs life.Śabda is the sound present in all existence—not only speech but birdsong, leaves rustling, water flowing, sand shifting, wind blowing. The same mouth and tongue produce sweet and harsh words from identical energy. A sweet word … read more »
Follow the path faithfully
The one path merges all into the divine ocean.For many months we were not physically together, but through the blessings of Alakhpurījī, Bhagavān Śrī Devpurījī, Aradhi Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, and Sadguru Svāmī Madhavānandajī, we remained healthy and … read more »
Educate your children spiritualy
The foundation of practice is discipline in diet and lifestyle to support spiritual awakening.Eating lightly in the evening prevents sleepiness during morning meditation. A cold bath generates heat and dispels laziness, while warm water induces comfort and sleep. The primary principle is to eat only half of one's capacity; … read more »
Every drop will merge with the ocean
Devotion manifests through humble service, not through the ego's claim of action.In the story of the bridge, all creatures contributed according to their capacity; the divine's direct intervention sank the stones, teaching that grace flows through surrendered work, not personal ownership. The physical space here is sanctified … read more »
The beauty of yoga nidra
Yoga in daily life awakens one to the Self.On waking, note the nostril with stronger breath. Step out with the left foot if left nostril flows, right foot if right, both together if equal. The first thought: I am human. This means to reflect … read more »
Vegetarian food is good for prevention against covid
Good evening.We had a beautiful day of practice. Tomorrow, you will have a free half-day after breakfast to walk in the forest in groups. Otherwise, do your own exercises. Integrate the lectures and practices into your heart … read more »
Practicing Bari Khatu Pranam
Yoga practice following a forest walk restores balance and flexibility.Walking, running, or other exercises create stiffness that yoga removes. Deep breathing while walking fills the lungs with oxygen, aiding heart and lungs. The practice of Bāṛī Khāṭū Praṇām offers greeting to the Guru and the … read more »
Enjoy your life and be positive
We are here under these ancient trees, a place of immense life and energy.The trees provide oxygen, shade, and healing for our eyes and spirit. We are children of the Mother Earth, who sustains us like a mother, her grass a forgiving cloth. Walk barefoot on this clean earth … read more »
Every creature have its karma
Karma connects all life, seen and unseen.It is not only for humans but for every creature, tree, and stone. Our actions and experiences are intertwined through karmic bonds we may not understand. A creature dies suddenly on the road; we feel a … read more »
What Guru Purnima means?
The Guru is the supreme principle, the complete source of all knowledge and the path.The Guru is above Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. This principle manifests in many forms. Anyone who imparts knowledge is a guru, from parents to teachers. The true Satguru does not proclaim the title; it is recognized. … read more »
Our children are very spiritual
Spiritual knowledge transmits through an unbroken chain of generations.Children sit peacefully, watching with focus. Their calm comes from parental teachings and ancestral yoga practice. Knowledge flows in their blood, fostering healthy impulses. Even toddlers perform Bārikhāṭu Praṇām correctly on yoga mats. This demonstrates wisdom … read more »
Clear nourishment is very important
Pure nourishment is essential for spiritual and physical health.Traditional foods and methods are superior. Begin meals with natural sweets like cane sugar or jaggery for good digestion. Consume a variety of raw nuts, prepared by hand to preserve oils. Pure ghee from specific cows … read more »
Pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Unity in breath and equality among practitioners were the focus of this closing practice.The seminar emphasized unity in diversity and equality through yoga practice. Sit straight, relax, and do not force a rigid posture. Bring awareness from the navel to Bindu and Sahasrāra chakras. With eyes closed, place index … read more »
I am one and you are all
The present moment is the only reality.The past is completely gone and holds nothing for us now. The future remains unknown and is not within our control. Therefore, dwelling on what has been or what might be is unnecessary. We are here, … read more »
Morning Yoga and Prāṇāyāma Practice
Today's practice is prāṇāyāma and meditation.Sit comfortably, straight yet relaxed, as the meal is only partly digested. Close your eyes in meditation posture. Bring your mantra to mind, with or without a mālā. Feel the inner self; meditation is not for … read more »
Spiritual message of ancient India
The essence of yoga and spiritual life is found in the ancient Gurukul system, not merely in physical exercise.Sixty years ago, yoga was deeply spiritual, practiced by great saints and ascetics. Jain and Buddhist traditions exemplify this purity through strict non-violence, meditation, and simple living. Ancient Indian universities like Nalanda were vast centers of … read more »
Only Guru can change our destiny
Karma and destiny are unchangeable by any being, yet the Guru's grace can alter one's path.Karma accumulates over many lifetimes. Selfless service is its true basis. No individual, regardless of power, can change ordained destiny. The story of a powerful figure illustrates this. He controlled gods and elements but could not … read more »
Without work, nothing can happen
The origin of life and the path of dharma are revealed through ancient wisdom.In the beginning, there was only water. The gods decided to create the earth, which was brought forth from the ocean. Life emerged from the waters, with creatures evolving and moving onto land. The principle of … read more »
Practicing with Vishwaguruji
The oneness of earth, breath, and self is realized through connection and purification.Connect to Mother Earth with your palms, feeling the love and support. You walk upon her, a child of the earth. Practice breath, inhaling through the nostrils and exhaling through the mouth for purification. The prāṇa, … read more »
The Path of the Pilot: Mastering the Inner Aeroplane
The inner pilot is the consciousness that must master the body and mind.The body is like an aeroplane carrying many elements; the pilot resides between the eyebrows, guiding concentration to the crown. Mastery requires flying alone, relying solely on inner instruments. The essential power lies in the spinal … read more »
I am not the doer
Adopt the way of the tree to become free from worldly cares.The tree gives fruit to all without hatred or adoration, enduring storms, frost, and heat while providing shelter. Likewise, attain an unceasing state by lovingly meditating on the Lord and continually repeating His divine name for … read more »