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Believe or not believe in God is your choice
Fasting and disciplined eating are foundational for health and spiritual progress.Specific days are designated for eating once or abstaining from food, with water permitted. This practice aligns the body and supports digestion. Modern habits of constant eating and consuming heavy meals, especially meat and alcohol late … read more »
Practising pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.It is very good to collect the rainwater and use it but only in a clear place. We should sit straight if it is possible otherwise we get some stomach problem. Practising pranayama.
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
The Guru is the ultimate reality and the source of all spiritual practice.The Guru is Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Meditation's root is the Guru's form, worship's root is the Guru's feet, and scripture's root is the Guru's word. All forgiveness stems from the Guru's grace. One must surrender … read more »
Practising kryja technic with Vishwaguruji
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing. Practising one kryja technic. The story of Hoiyguruji Vishwaguruji and a Mahamandaleshwar who practised this technic in Delhi Ashram.
Live in a natural way
This place is a sanctuary of purity and spiritual well-being.It is full of prāṇa and very good for health, as our environment here is clean and free from chemicals. The natural water flows, the healthy trees, and the pure air create a healing atmosphere. People … read more »
Listen to Vishwaguruji in your language
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.It is a plan to buy a machine that can automatically translate Vishwaguruji's words into 20 different languages. This instrument is very sensible we must take care of it very much. Many people gave a selfless … read more »
Food is God
Food is God, and eating is a sacred, sensory communion.Eating is not merely filling the stomach; it is receiving nourishment that pleases the eyes and reaches every part of the body. We should eat with our hands to truly taste, connecting like a mother feeding … read more »
Practicing pranayama with Vishwaguruji
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practicing Anulom Vilom and Brahmari pranayamas with Vishwaguruji.
The effect of the Moon to our life
Life is governed by the natural order of the moon, sun, and water.The moon's movement directly influences our inner being and balances the Earth. Water is life itself, essential for all beings and the land. Modern interference with natural rhythms causes suffering. Changing clocks disrupts animals and human … read more »
Sadhana Guru seva and Guru kripa
Sādhanā is a universal path requiring sincere practice, not mere labels.It is not only for sannyāsīs, as many become lazy, claiming greatness from their robes alone. True sannyāsīs serve the Guru and others. Householders, like farmers who work while repeating mantras, are also great sādhus, sustaining … read more »
The name is important not the body
The essence of all spiritual paths is one, though names and forms differ.In this age, humanity knows of conflict and war, yet the unifying difference now is spirituality. Whether called yoga, prayer, or meditation, the core is the same. Languages and nations vary, but the human essence and … read more »
Stories are within you
Surrender to the guru is the path to grace, and stories are vessels for truth.We are not the doer; all action belongs to the guru. We surrender our capacity at the holy feet. An object, like carved stone, is transformed through consecration and placement upon the altar; it becomes divine … read more »
Enjoy your life
The soul's journey and the true purpose of yoga extend beyond physical exercise.We are more than this temporary body. The soul, the ātmā, is our essence. After death, it leaves the body like the wind, unseen and untouchable. Its destination is unknown; it does not remain as a … read more »
Mahaprbhuji's glory is in the whole world
The discourse concerns a bhajan on Amṛt, the divine nectar.Understanding the song is secondary; hearing it fills one with divinity. Amṛt is the essence of liberation, symbolized as honey—the sweetest purity. It represents an ocean within; negative thoughts poison this inner sanctum. Sacred food, prasāda, … read more »
Fasting protects your health
The grace of simple things is found in nature's gifts.The cow provides profound benefits. Its milk, urine, and dung serve as powerful medicines and fertilizer. Contact with cows can heal bodily diseases. Their presence purifies an environment, dispelling negative energies. Similarly, the horse is a … read more »
Great saints share everything what they have
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Strilky Ashram is a holy divine place. It is good to go there to practising yoga and meditate. Vasant and Ganga work very much for the ashram and for us. We all have to protect this … read more »
We have to take one step further
A vision for expanding authentic yoga teaching rooted in spiritual conduct.The practice must reach every village and country, requiring many teachers. Authentic yoga is spiritual, distinct from secular institutions. A true yoga university prohibits substances like meat and alcohol. Learn quickly to obtain a proper certificate. … read more »
The science of the constellation
The name given at birth should align with the celestial constellation present at that moment.The moment of birth is defined when the child touches the earth. The sun and moon are primary, but all nine celestial bodies determine the constellation. This constellation dictates the first letter of the name, which … read more »
We should see God in everything
The divine is found in daily life, relationships, and our own hearts.We must offer positive words to the Earth and all life. The mantra and ceremonies are for complete purification of body and mind. Marriage is a profound union, yet often leads to strife because it is … read more »
Feel the energy of Mother Earth
The primordial sound is the supreme reality, manifesting as form and pervading all creation.This sound, emerging first from the cosmic ocean, is eternal and present in every age through divine manifestations. All beings, from humans to trees and insects, contain this inner sound, which is their connection to the … read more »
Rishis are protecting us
Great ṛṣis and saints exist unseen, protecting humanity.These perfected beings are present globally, often hidden in remote places like glaciers or deserts. They communicate mind-to-mind and possess profound knowledge. While invisible, their protective energy shields us. Historical accounts, like a photo of a … read more »
Understand Guru Tattva
Guru Pūrṇimā is a spiritual new year, marking when the light of wisdom first touched the earth.This festival is for understanding the Guru Tattva, the principle of the teacher. Spirituality requires understanding, not just belief; one must ask "why." The guru is that which dispels ignorance, the "aha" of realization. This principle … read more »
We all should get oneness
The language of oneness transcends spoken words.Many scriptures and languages exist, yet spirituality reveals a universal oneness. We learn through gaze and feeling, not just vocabulary. The best language is understood by all, like music or song, where sound vibration creates unity. … read more »
People are good everywhere in the world
Our path is one of unity, transcending all borders and differences.This gathering is an international family, interconnected like branches of a single tree. A seed grows into a tree that bears fruit for all. Yet, a single drop of lemon can split milk, just as one … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang in Strilky Ahram 2021/2
The path of sannyāsa in this age requires work and self-reliance.It is not an easy life of dependence. One must labor, perhaps in a garden or farm, to generate funds for personal security, such as for medical care or old age. This work also serves the … read more »
We all should feel Alakhpuriji's love
A temple is built day by day, stone by stone through shared contribution, creating a timeless legacy.What is done in life remains; what is not done vanishes. We celebrate the completion of a unique Yajña Śālā, thanking all who contributed. The work was hard, but the result serves all. Credit and divine … read more »
Gurupurnima Satsang in Strilky Ashram 2021
Grace manifests through the living Master.A personal journey from illness to healing began with a yoga class discovered by following the heart. This led to a community where humble service and devotional singing created a profound first impression. The living Master's … read more »
Sanyas Diksha of Swami Gyaneshwarpuri
The ritual of sannyāsa dīkṣā involves symbolic acts of renunciation and declaration.A flower is offered into the fire, representing the burning of attachments. The initiate makes a solemn vow to forsake all worldly ties, including family, and to live for eternal truth. Offerings and donations are integral, … read more »
The name is very important
Yoga is one universal path originating from the divine.Many great masters have taught it under different names and forms, yet all lead to the same goal. The essence is not merely physical exercise or intellectual knowledge but a journey toward the cosmic Self. All … read more »
The name of the Divine is always with us
The sādhanā of purification prepares one for the bridge built by the Divine Name.Guru Pūrṇimā is the supreme celebration, drawing all disciples to the Guru's presence. Preparations involve both spiritual practice and physical service. Human knowledge is limited, confined mostly to Aparāvidyā, not the highest Parāvidyā. The fundamental drive … read more »
Bhajans from Strilky
The divine principle delights in and accepts the imperfect heart, bestowing grace, refuge, and the nectar of Samādhi.This supreme reality is described as compassionate, without malice, and the embodiment of equal vision that removes sorrow. It is the primordial cause, the giver of true discernment, and the destroyer of falsehood and pride. The … read more »
God is in everyone
The transmission of spiritual knowledge and the foundational role of the family are essential.Knowledge is absorbed gradually, not in a single day, as illustrated by the yearly progression in school. Śa karācārya established a great path of knowledge that many follow. There are two kinds of knowledge: external learning … read more »
God is the giver
Practice is essential, and grace is fundamental.Your spiritual practice is vital. If you claim no time for practice, you claim no time for eating. Food is crucial for all beings, yet we are not the providers. God provides. He determines the rains … read more »
Yoga exercise with Vishwaguruji
The practice of Ānanda Āsana follows demanding yoga and meditation.Lie down and relax the whole body completely. Ānanda means to hold peace and all that is good. The exercise involves rolling from front to back like a walking child. It includes postures like Halāsana, holding … read more »
Outer and inner meditation
The living guru is found within, through the inner path of authentic meditation.Many learn external techniques, gazing at oceans or horizons, but real meditation is an inward journey. The inner self contains all instruments, like a pilot guides a great aircraft. Both yogic science and modern medicine have … read more »
Practicing Prnayama
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
We are all in one
The journey is to the inner guide, the Antaryāmī.Sacred hymns originate from the heart, not mere writing. The body is a field of immense energy. Every joint is a powerful chakra, holding knowledge and life force. These points of energy exist throughout all creation, … read more »
Yoga is for the whole Earth
A story illustrates human kindness and the universal essence of yoga.A medical situation in India prompted an immediate and coordinated response from contacts in Austria, arranging care and transport. This demonstrated a system where care is provided without discrimination, solely based on shared humanity. The event … read more »
The Unselfish Work
The ego of service is an illusion.A story illustrates this. A dog ran under a cart, believing it carried the burden. Exhausted by this imagined load, it stopped. The cart continued without it. Everything proceeds without the individual self. Therefore, performing selfless … read more »
Practicing relaxation
The spiritual path requires a foundation and guidance, not premature independence.A seed must grow through stages into a tree that bears fruit. One must become established for years, gaining proper understanding and certification. The practice extends beyond physical exercise to ethical living. A core principle is … read more »
Be careful and keep a good atmosphere
A morning ritual establishes purity and presence for the day.Upon waking, declare your human consciousness. Step from bed with reverence for Mother Earth. Begin with pure water, holding it in your palms to acknowledge the divine within it. Apply water to the face five times … read more »
The beauty of Mahaprabhudeep Ashram
This sacred land is a place of profound purification and spiritual nourishment.The atmosphere here is healing and illuminated by the presence of the gurus. The environment is rare, drawing people from many countries for its peace and harmony. Working with the earth through karma yoga purifies everything. … read more »
Never think that you are a Guru
The path of spiritual discipline requires the guru's grace and careful practice.Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a potent practice that must be preserved and not given improperly. Many who received it without true devotion later left and set themselves up as masters, losing everything. To receive the guru's grace … read more »
Great saints are always awakened
The sun appears to sleep but is always present, just as the awakened yogi rests in yoga nidrā.The body sleeps, but awareness remains awake, serving all beings through the constant breath. This conscious sleep is not laziness but devotion. The soul is bound by attachment to worldly things—people, possessions, and desires—which form the … read more »
Practicing with Swami Umapuriji
Sādhanā is the disciplined practice for self-realization, affecting one's entire lineage.Time dedicated to personal development is invaluable and cannot be bought. This practice requires withdrawing the senses and making the mind peaceful to see what is stored within the unconscious. A strict, traditional anuṣṭhāna with fasting … 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »