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Memories of our Masters take us to the cosmic light
The sacred treasures of the Guru lineage are physical objects imbued with divine presence and grace.These items connect the disciple to the Guru and the cosmic reality. A mala bead was preserved from the Guru's samadhi. A bowl used for eating carries the Guru's touch and energy. A water vessel contains … read more »
Bhajans help us to find our path
The master is the guiding principle within all existence.This guidance begins with parents and extends through teachers and saints, leading the soul toward knowledge. A separate, internal master exists from the womb, directing each unique life's path. Humans are granted superior capacity but often … read more »
Concentration on Alakh Puriji
A meditation on becoming one with the divine energy within and without the body.Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Concentrate on your whole body, from head to legs and back. Focus on each part. Today, concentrate on Alak Purījī. Become your being completely thyself, for Alak Purījī is within … read more »
We are on the path of Alakh Puriji
The practice of yoga and light sustains us on the spiritual path.I traveled extensively during a clear period, witnessing the strength of practitioners who remained healthy despite widespread illness. The specific practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma has been crucial for health. I taught its techniques, which involve balancing … read more »
Celebration of the anniversary of the Indian Republic Day
Yoga in Daily Life integrates physical, mental, and spiritual practices for holistic health.The body, breath, and mind harmonize through dynamic sequences like Bārikāṭu Praṇām. This exercise continuously alternates between spinal activation and relaxation. Vajrāsana establishes natural spinal alignment. Inhalation reduces thoracic kyphosis and strengthens interscapular muscles. Śaśā kāsana … read more »
Practising yoga strengthens the immune system
Yoga practice supports health and has spread globally.The community largely remained well, though some with prior conditions needed care. Illness returned partly due to neglecting precautions. Many worldwide adopt yoga and renounce harmful habits. Practice in India exists but depth varies, with strong … read more »
Full moon Satsang with Vishwaguruji
Yoga Nidrā is the awakened sleep of the yogi.This practice originates from Śiva and the Himalayan yogis. It was transmitted through the lineage of Mahāprabhujī, Devpurījī, and Alakhpurījī, now shared globally. This sleep is not ordinary; it is a state of full bodily rest … read more »
Gurudev is for all of us
The heart's oneness transcends physical distinctions.Humanity shares a common soul, yet fixates on bodily differences like origin or appearance. This focus creates separation. True unity is found in the heart, not the form. We must make space for others, moving from … read more »
Whole universe is in our body
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Meditation on the Self
Meditation is a practice of being fully present with the body and the inner Self.Stay fully with your body, glowing and relaxed. Tense the entire body to feel it and your thoughts. Think of yourself as the Ātman, being one with your own existence. Do not think of anything from … read more »
Bhramari helps you sleep well
The spirit of service manifests through selfless action and the power of practice sustains well-being.All teachings and satsangs are given freely, without charge. During times of crisis, aid is organized and distributed directly to those in need, providing essentials like food and water. The practice of yoga and a disciplined … read more »
Asanas for everyone and Bhramari pranayama
The practice of Sarvahitāsana integrates physical discipline with inner spiritual energy.The journey is internal, anchored in consistent practice and personal experience. True progress comes from slow, dedicated effort, not from haste. Many techniques exist, but their transmission depends on sincere reception and sharing. The core energy … read more »
Don't kill and understand everybody
The path of the yogi leads from the individual drop to the infinite ocean of the divine.All creatures are bound to the cycle of devouring one another. Humans can transcend by realizing the divine within. The ocean and the drop are one; the drop will merge, losing separateness. We must become one … read more »
Webcast from Jadan Ashram
The true Guru and true fellowship are the sole support for the soul.Without them, the life force departs, wandering aimlessly. The world and the ocean offer no refuge. The mind, left to its own devices, knows nothing and achieves nothing. Only through this divine connection is there blessing … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The light that upholds the universe is the Guru, the cause of crossing life's ocean.You are that light, upholding divine honor. Meeting the Lord is the greatest honor, sanctifying life through endless cycles. The Guru bestows the jewel of the Supreme Sovereign. Practice Japa and remain absorbed in meditation on … read more »
Don't kill animals, remain clean
The call is to inner purity and care for all creation, to reach Parabrahma.God sends rain and snow for all creatures, not only humans. God gave knowledge so humans may reach Parabrahma. To reach Parabrahma, one must not kill or harm. If you kill animals, God says you have … read more »
Be happy and feel oneness
The human mind creates divisions like the "new year," while the earth and nature remain one.We walk upon a single earth, yet our thoughts create separation, countries, and conflict. We are one human race, beyond color or creed. Spiritual teachings speak of oneness, but even seekers fight over labels. The conflict … read more »
People are very good all over the world
Humanity's diverse spiritual expressions reveal our shared essence.People worldwide celebrate festivals, pray, and seek connection. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and others all have beautiful traditions. Indigenous cultures, like in America, hold sacred ceremonies with pipes not for tobacco but for prayer. Africans are … read more »
We are here only temporarily
Birth is an ever-present reality, and unity is found in satsang.We are born from the cosmos, yet the process remains a mystery. Life begins in the womb, a state we cannot recall. Upon birth, individuality emerges; siblings from the same source develop different natures. This diversity … read more »
The Serpent of Time and the Guru’s Grace
The body returns to earth; the serpent of time devours all; only the guru's grace reveals the inaccessible truth.This body, made from earth, returns to earth. Pride in body or wealth is an intoxication. Eight kinds of intoxication exist; pride, arrogance, ego must not exist. Kāla, the serpent of time, holds all in its … read more »
The Five Benefits of Satsaṅg
The five benefits of satsa g are explained.Human birth is for welfare, rare, with the right to perform new karma. Satsa g is the first benefit: it reforms life, dispels worldly intoxication, and corrects the mind. If one slips, immediate repentance prevents the … read more »
The Oneness of Guru and Disciple
The guru and disciple are one in essence, not two separate entities.This truth is observed on the holy day of a divine figure, whose presence is universal. Great saints appear in different forms across all countries, yet they are fundamentally one, just as all beings are one … read more »
Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Celebration (1/4)
The divine descent and the guru's grace are the only path.Without the guru, there is no knowledge, no mantra, and no liberation. The scriptures declare this truth. The Self and the absolute cannot be realized without the land of Bharat. This is the fruit of its … read more »
Evening Satsang: Invocations and Bhajans of Mahāprabhujī
Evening satsang offers invocations and bhajans of Mahāprabhujī.The invocations begin: Oṁ Namaḥ Śrī Prabhudīpa Nārāyaṇam, Haṁ Sab Dās Prabh Caraṇ Parāyaṇam. Oṁ Nam Moṁserī Prabhudīpa, Haṁ Sabdas Prabhu Śaraṇa Parāyaṇam are chanted. Oṁ Namo Śrī Prabhudīpa, Haṁsabhadas Prabhu Saraṇa Parāyaṇam follow. Oṁ Śrī … read more »
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The Word is the fundamental reality and sole medium for divine connection.All spiritual practice, perception, and liberation arise from and depend upon the sacred Word. Through the Word alone one perceives the divine, receives grace, and gains all knowledge. It is the means of union and the … read more »
We must be in unity
Yoga and daily life lead to peace, purity, and realization of the Absolute.Yoga practice is peaceful and extends beyond the physical body to Paramātmā. Food must be very clean and pure. Many medicines contain hidden animal products, which is not good. In India, pure yogic food is traditionally … read more »
Stories about master and disciple
Sādhanā must be properly practiced as the guru teaches.Disciples sing bhajans daily and inquire to become yogis and understand sādhanā. If sādhanā is not performed properly, life cannot be good. The sādhanā given by Alakhpurījī, Devpurījī, and Mahāprabhujī is known by some. One disciple, … read more »
Bhramari pranayama and Om chanting
Bhajan and mantra are essential practices for inner cleansing and maintaining the correct path.These disciplines continuously work within the mind to bring the inner self forward toward the divine. Many have diverted toward material pursuits, losing the language and daily practice of their tradition. This shift must be corrected … read more »
Introduction to Bhramari Pranayama
Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma controls and moves energy through the whole body, engaging both hemispheres of the brain.Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma enables energy control throughout the body. The whole world becomes the body; from that wholeness only a small part issues. The humming sound, like bees, generates many vibrations. Yoga transcends exercise and meditation. The … read more »
Remain in the boat
The world is an ocean, and the guru is the boat that crosses it.Humans are like birds on that boat. Some fly off into the water and perish. One remains and reaches the shore. The guru is the captain who steers. Once a guru is taken, hold firmly, as … read more »
Do we have seen God?
The presence of the Guru is a profound blessing that revitalizes spiritual connection and purpose.A visit brings fresh energy, dispelling old habits and offering new encouragement. Disciples arrive with vessels of varying capacity to receive this grace. The true measure of reception depends on one's own openness and focus. The … read more »
Spiritual Lecture on Yoga: Opening Invocation
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
The living God
The light is twofold: the external sun and the internal light within all.This inner light is constant, unlike the rising and setting sun. The science of the material world is great, yet different from the science of yoga. A story illustrates this: a professor of science questions a … read more »
The Divine Name as the Ship Across Saṃsāra: A Commentary on Swamiji’s Bhajan
The Divine Name is the ship that crosses the ocean of Saṃsāra.Swamiji’s bhajan declares God as the merciful giver of the Name. The Name of God is God Himself, present within the devotee. Repeating the Name awakens pure, selfless bhakti. One is dyed in love’s color through … read more »
Feel oneness and protect all creatures
The divine essence resides within the living body.God is present within us and has given us human form. The natural world involves creatures consuming one another, yet herbivores like cows, which eat only grass, are considered close to the divine. Humans, gifted with … read more »
The search for God
Yoga extends beyond physical body and breath.Many close eyes and search, but the looking is not real. True yogis see within the heart with closed eyes, or perceive goodness with open eyes. Open eyes bring countless reflections and wandering thoughts. Closing eyes … read more »
Respect for all festivals
The celebration of holy days reveals the oneness of all existence.The approaching festival for Mahāprabhujī coincides with Christmas, uniting diverse worship. Geographical distinctions are irrelevant; devotion connects all. The relationship between guru and disciple is one of absolute unity, akin to mother and child. All living … read more »
Shiva Stotras and Invocations
Shiva Stotras and invocations are the direct path to liberation.The Rudrashtakam describes Shiva as the formless, all-pervading Brahman, the form of nirvana. He is beyond qualities, without mental alternatives, the space of consciousness where all abides. His appearance is white like the Himalaya, deep and … read more »
Remembering the anniversary of Sri Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi
Sanātana Dharma is an eternal, living reality, not a historical event.Many traditions commemorate specific days for figures who lived and died, visiting gravesites with flowers and prayers. In contrast, the great saints and deities of this dharma are perceived as perpetually present, like the sun and … read more »
Reflections on Christmas, Universal Worship, and the Sacredness of All Life
The time of Christmas approaches, a period of worship, light, and preparation across traditions.People across religions prepare, decorate, and make sweets. Children watch the lights. Many think of Jesus. Worship means being happy. Diwali came before, honoring Śiva, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa. The birth of the child Jesus happened … read more »
Worship every God and incarnation
Christmas approaches, and with it the remembrance of the holy mother’s suffering and joy.Candles are lit, one already burned, the second soon. People prepare sweets and good things, thinking of Jesus. After Diwali comes Christmas, just as devotion shifts from Krishna to Jesus. Jesus was born among animals, not … read more »
Vaccinate or not vaccinate?
The discourse connects ancient spiritual festivals with modern well-being, emphasizing light, faith, and practical health.Diwali, the festival of light, originated long ago with oil lamps to worship Bhagavān Rāma. This tradition comes from a time of one religion and simple ceremonies. The light represents spiritual goodness contrasted with inner darkness. … read more »
Where is our happiness?
Where happiness is, there is God.God is in all creatures, plants, waters, earth. Happiness or its absence is in everything; become happy throughout life. Make your parents happy. Animals kill but do not understand. Humans must not kill. Eating meat kills … read more »
Bhaktas are longing for Satsang
Words convey truth and community is our essence.Being present without duty allows deep observation. One sees the beauty in all things and the varied behaviors of people, yet recognizes the unchanging self within. This observation teaches discernment of character and self. Time expands … read more »
My happiness is at Your holy feet
The bhajan of unwavering devotion declares that real happiness is found only at the Guru’s holy feet.Every moment the prayer is to keep loving attention there. Even if the world turns hostile, life becomes a burden, or one must walk through fire or thorns, devotion remains fixed. True practice must enter each … read more »
Yoga means uniting
Yoga in daily life is unity with the divine principle present in all existence.Life originates from and is sustained by water, which constitutes our bodies and the world. All creatures, including those unseen beneath the earth or in the air, are interconnected through life. The natural world operates on … read more »
Conference from Bhari Khatu
Peace is found only within, through the Self, and in the shelter of the saints.The world is restless, seeking peace in objects and achievements, but peace is not found externally. A saint is one whose desires have ceased, who lives for others. Their darśana yields immediate fruit, purifying the seeker. … read more »
The Companion of the Three Worlds
The world is an illusion without the remembrance of the Divine.Life is as useless as a bird without wings, a tree without fruit, or a well without water. Without the Name of Hari, nothing has value. Work, anger, greed, and lust are not the path. No … read more »
The Path of Breath and the Tenth Door
The breath is the path to the tenth door.Daily breath count is twenty-one thousand. In each breath, remember the Guru. This sumiran is the path called Om Shom Takhsala. Day and night the breath continues. Unite mind with breath into a continuous garland. This … read more »
The coronation of Swami Avatarpuri
A sacred succession is announced through the Abhiṣeka ceremony.On the holy occasion of a revered master's Mahāsamādhi day, the successor is formally declared according to the sannyāsa tradition. The ceremony follows the Vedic paramparā, performed by appointed priests. It includes a ritual bath for … read more »