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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 »
A Litany of Invocation and Blessing
The text is a series of devotional invocations and blessings.It opens with repeated salutations and blessings. Mantras and praises to various deities are recited, including invocations to Vishnu and references to divine incarnations. A village is declared as dedicated to God. The structure is liturgical, … read more »
Bhajan evening from Bhari Khatu Ashram
The devotee calls upon the divine, seeking grace and expressing a longing for direct experience.The world is cared for by that which is very big, the flute player. The path involves remembering the divine name to find happiness, suggesting liberation comes from breaking the bonds of countless life forms. Yet, … read more »
A Divine Invocation and Address to the Community
A spiritual address and invitation to a community gathering.The true Satguru has arrived. Despite global illness, devotees remain under divine guidance. This land and its people are held in high regard. All are welcomed regardless of community or age. The speaker has returned from … read more »
Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
The celebration of Diwali embodies the primordial divine grace that unifies all existence.First, there was God. The blessings of that primordial time are celebrated as Diwali, which honors both Shiva and Rama. Rama was the first to make religions one, unifying them into the recognition of only God. … read more »
Divali satsang 2021 Jadan Ashram
Today, the supremely bliss-bestowing Diwali has descended upon the world.The radiant light dispels all darkness. Every home sings songs of bliss and auspiciousness, sharing the good news. Sages and deities sing victory and offer flowers. The formless and the manifest Brahma are worshipped. The beauty … read more »
Chanting divine mantras
The supreme devotion to the Guru is the only path across the ocean of worldly existence.Without the Guru's grace, liberation is impossible. The Guru is the imperishable supreme reality, the boat of the name that carries the soul to the other shore. Service to the Satguru destroys all obstacles and reveals … read more »
A Devotional Recitation and Mantra
Today we sing a mantra of Ravana and a mantra sung by Rama.The recitation is a devotional hymn to Shiva, describing his formidable and benevolent aspects. It praises his power to destroy illusions and grant liberation. The text venerates his form, from his third eye to his blue … read more »
Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
The Guru is the supreme refuge and the sole means to liberation.Take the Guru's name, and all sins are washed away. The Guru is Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshvara. The Guru is the veritable Supreme Absolute. Meditate on the divine form of the Guru seated within the heart. … read more »
Yogis are always alert
The ordinary mind oscillates between states of distraction and unconsciousness.In waking, one is physically present but mentally absent, with thoughts scattered far away. One is here, yet not truly here. Even in sleep, the inner world remains active with dreams and unresolved work. There is … read more »
What does Sanatana Dharma mean?
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, natural law based on one's inherent nature, with its foundation in purity.It originates from the time of Śiva, who was first in this creation. The practice begins with purifying one's diet, which purifies the body and mind, allowing entry into the divine. This dharma is ancient and … read more »
Yog and Viyog
Yoga is not merely physical exercise; it originates from Śiva, who is formless yet manifests through the five elements.The human body is composed of these elements, yet within resides the Ātmā, the life force present in every cell. Humans often act without awareness, especially in consumption, unlike animals. This lack of control obstructs the … read more »
Mantras and Bhajans
Satsa g is the gathering where truth resides and God is the center.Life transforms in its light, allowing action with detachment. The broader meaning is a gathering of like-minded individuals focusing on God beyond any single religion. The closer meaning is the place where truth itself resides. Bhajans … read more »
Guru can take you across the ocean
The Guru is the foremost principle and the essential guide for liberation.All beings require a Guru, as even divine incarnations followed their teachers. The Guru alone ferries the soul across the ocean of worldly existence to God. Initiation can be received at any time, though Guru Purnima … read more »
Divine consciousness and Yoga Nidra
Yogic awakening transcends ordinary states of consciousness.True awakening is not merely physical alertness but an inner vigilance present even in sleep. The waking state involves external awareness, while sleep engages the body's inner healing intelligence. Dreaming operates without the sense of a … read more »
Animals are like our brothers and sisters
The current era is marked by a loss of compassion and health due to consumption of animal products and drugs.In the past, meat was eaten rarely, but now it is a constant desire. This, along with alcohol and drugs, makes people inert. Many young people are now choosing veganism, recognizing animals as brothers who are … read more »
The Globe of the Self: Reflections on Ātmā, Jīva, and the One in All
The principle is one in all and all in one.This science of the soul encompasses the entire globe and all life within it. The individual soul, or jīva, resides within the body, yet its nature and destination remain unknown. The self expands and contracts, traveling … read more »
All disciples are equal for the Guru
Respect all beings and uphold Dharma by avoiding harm, especially to animals.The path requires purity in action, thought, and the handling of resources meant for others. Greed and selfishness lead to loss, as illustrated by the dog who, seeing a reflection, dropped its own bread to chase … read more »
The relation between humans and God
The oneness of all life is realized through yogic practice.All humans are one, regardless of origin. The first humans emerged alongside divine consciousness. All beings are manifestations of the one God. Consider the ocean and a single drop; the drop is the ocean, yet fears … read more »
First is the Guru
A disciple's unwavering devotion is tested to its absolute limit.A boy seeks a spiritual teacher, pleading to renounce worldly life. The teacher accepts him but imposes severe austerity, providing no food and assigning only the care of cows. The boy endures, surviving on milk, then … read more »
Yoga and health
The essence of a yogic life integrates body, breath, and mindful living.Care for the body through exercise and yoga; neglect brings illness and suffering. Movement is vital, but excess is harmful. Practice moderation. Breath work and meditation nourish the lungs and system. Diet is crucial; consuming meat … read more »
We should feel that we are one
The journey is a return to oneness, like a bird that flies far but returns to its nest each evening.You travel, yet the essential self is not confined by location. The true self, the ātmā, is singular and vast, connecting all beings and even reaching the stars. We are here to meet in love and … read more »
We should have roots
Yoga is a progressive path requiring tailored techniques for growth, like a child advancing through life stages.We must evolve beyond mere physical exercise to teach yoga's full science, especially at universities where its depth is often unknown. Many traditions and teachers exist, each with their own disciples, just as every mother has … read more »
We got the energy of our parampara
Satsa g is the essential life and path to the cosmic.It is the company of all holy people and religions, where the heart turns to God beyond language. Without regular satsa g and meditation, one becomes covered in dust, an impurity that constantly returns and must … read more »
Read more about the holy scriptures
A call for conscious living and holistic health.Modern life has brought widespread disease, largely due to adulterated food from chemical additives and seed modifications. This harms humanity and all animals. We must return to organic, original foods and teach our children this and … read more »
Be vegetarian or vegan
The Earth sustains all life, and yoga is the path to harmony with it.Yoga in Daily Life is a global spiritual practice for health and peace, distinct from mere physical exercise. The world contains 85 million species across water, earth, and sky. Humans are but one form of life. … read more »
Selfless service
The spiritual path requires a heart as pure and receptive as a young child's.Discipline is necessary, yet the essence is surrender to the guru's grace, which nurtures the disciple like a mother feeds her infant. The mind creates conflict, imagining the guru's anger or judgment, but the true heart … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and Gurukṛpā
Grace flows solely from Śiva through the Guru's lineage, blessing every cell and being.All creatures inherently seek this grace. Humans, possessing the ātmā, also carry deep negativity. The Satguru, the inner truth, counters this. Satsa g is gathering in truth, a cleansing communion with all beings. It fosters unity … read more »
Yoga is beyond everything
Yoga originates from Śiva and is beyond mere exercise.Śiva manifested the postures by observing all creation, including animals and elements. He provided 84 key postures for health and happiness. The entire cosmos, including the sun and moon, is an expression of Śiva's energy. Śiva … read more »
God is in our heart
The eternal divine tradition and the living God within all existence are present now.Our lineage originates from the primordial consciousness, Śiva, manifesting through the elements across countless ages. Time cycles through Yugas, and now we are in Kali Yuga. Many have lost connection, denying the divine because they seek … read more »
The Science of Yoga
Life originates from divine consciousness and manifests through all beings.Existence emerged from emptiness, with the principle of Śiva giving rise to the elements and all life forms. The attraction between male and female energies sustains creation. Humans have evolved with intellect, developing science, yet our … 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
Destiny guides all beings to their rightful place.Every creature, from birds to humans, follows a path determined by divine will. Life is a temporary journey where the individual soul, like a drop of water, ultimately seeks to merge with the universal ocean. All … read more »
Take God in your heart
The path to the divine requires purity and correct spiritual lineage.Modern science is great but does not reach the ultimate truth. A true guru from an authentic lineage provides the passport for the spiritual journey, like a valid government document. Śiva, the formless source, manifested creation … read more »
Where can we find God?
God is found within all life and elements, not as a distant external figure.The search for God often looks outward, yet divinity resides in every heart, in every living being, and within the five elements that constitute existence. The soul, or ātmā, is this divine essence. Upon death, this … read more »
Respect and love everybody
Respect is the foundation of all conduct, shown through simple courtesies like offering a good seat or allowing others to go first.This respect extends beyond social manners to encompass our entire lineage, including parents, grandparents, and spiritual teachers. Their place is always considered higher, and we humbly acknowledge our position within that tradition. A profound failure of … 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 Divine Unity of Life
Yoga is the journey from the body to cosmic life.It is not merely physical exercise. Life is both physical and divine, making all beings children of God. Consider the ocean: its water, the clouds, and rain all originate from the same source. So it is … read more »
Yoga is spiritual
The bhajan "Śrī Mādhvānandī" is a prayer for divine grace and union.It asks the Guru, the merciful ocean, to grant bliss and accept the devotee's service. The practitioner offers only the heart, for God needs nothing. The Guru is the sun and the disciples are its rays, … read more »
Practising yoga leads us to God
The human brain and navel are the dual foundations for spiritual and worldly life.The navel is the seed and root of the entire body. The developed human brain possesses two immense hemispheres, enabling both great scientific advancement and spiritual pursuit. These represent two paths: one leads downward into worldly … read more »
The Nature and Power of Prayer
Prayer is a universal practice that begins simply and extends into profound dimensions.It can be as brief as a call for help. A foundational mantra is a prayer for all: "Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ" – let all be happy. "Sarve santu nirāmayāḥ" – let all be healthy. Prayer works … read more »
Reflections on a Time of Distance and Practice
A global situation has created distance and sadness, yet practice has continued at home.Spiritual exercises and yoga have been a support. However, many who practice still consume alcohol and meat, which harms the body and clouds the soul. A sattvic, vegetarian lifestyle leads to health and clarity, aligning with … read more »
Mahaprabhudeep Ashram is a spiritual place
This ashram is a permanent spiritual foundation, bound by strict preservation rules to honor its legacy.We cannot alter the historic structures, like changing windows or adding toilets. Government authorities regularly inspect and control even natural elements; we cannot plant or cut trees without permission. The land is kept pure, free from … read more »
God is only one
The spiritual path is one of unity and inner realization, received through grace.We are led and protected by the Master's grace, which provides profound opportunities for inner work. What is received must be utilized consciously or it may be lost. The essence of all spiritual traditions is one, … read more »
There is no yoga with meat and alcohol
Yoga is one, yet expressed through many forms and names.Different teachers offer various techniques, each believing their method is best, just as different mothers give their children different names. All are valid expressions of the same essence. The practice is universal and should be integrated … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life in India
Progress in yoga and spiritual education faces bureaucratic challenges but advances through institutional affiliation and publication.Yoga in Daily Life operates globally under varying national rules, with activities concentrated in ashrams. Efforts focus on implementing this specific system within schools and universities in India. A research center in Jaipur, affiliated with a … read more »
Yoga practice really helps
The core of spiritual practice is to cultivate inner joy and steady discipline.The world reflects our inner state; living in fear creates a personal hell, while inner joy radiates outward like the sun. Spiritual life should be beautiful and full of joy, not suffering. Practice is not about … read more »
Good Health and Peace
Yoga is the science of the human being, the culmination of life's evolution.Animals evolve toward humanity, but humans can regress if they do not heed divine instruction. Do not kill other creatures; animals kill from ignorance, but humans know better. God is one, like an ocean of which … read more »
Practising with Vishwaguruji
Aśvinī Mudrā is a practice of controlled energy through posture and breath.Sit comfortably with hands on knees. Close your eyes and chant Oṁ, feeling the vibration move from the navel to the crown and to the nostrils. Bring the head down, chin toward the shoulder, with hands … read more »