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Guru Gyan Data He
The guru is essential for all progress, beginning with the parents who are the first teachers.From infancy, guidance is received, just as a duck leads its ducklings to water. Without such instruction, a being remains undeveloped, as shown when a child raised in isolation fails to become human. Education continues through … read more »
God Vishnu and God Shiva
The story illustrates how greed tests devotion.Nārada observes human suffering and prosperity. Lakṣmī claims all devotees are hers, prompting a test with Viṣṇu. Viṣṇu, disguised as a simple sādhu, is welcomed devoutly by a merchant. Later, Lakṣmī arrives appearing extraordinarily wealthy. The … read more »
The Glory of Rāma and the Eternal Dharma
The glory of God Rāma and the wisdom of ancient scriptures are revealed through devotion and discipline.The sage Vālmīki was transformed by continuously chanting the divine name Rām, even when he mispronounced it. He entered deep samādhi for many years, and upon awakening, he perceived the complete life of Rāma. He recorded … read more »
Meditation from Vep
A guided meditation harmonizes the five sheaths and elements through focused awareness.Relax the entire body from head to toes. Direct all thoughts, feelings, and energy to the origin at the navel, allowing the five elements to harmonize from that point. The mantra resonates spontaneously from the navel … read more »
Take care of your spirituality
The journey of the jīvātmā to Brahmaloka requires bhakti yoga, not dry knowledge alone.The body temporarily houses elements for protection toward Brahmaloka. Jñāna yoga is dry, like chewing a bone. Bhakti yoga is essential, full of juice and kindness. Without bhakti, awakening is impossible. The Guru is the inner … read more »
Preserving health
Health arises from proper nourishment, purification, and governing the inner self.The root of disease, including cancer, is diet. Modern medicine uses chemicals the natural body rejects. Veganism is praised for avoiding animal suffering, though even vegetables and honey are now compromised. True healing comes from seasonal, … read more »
The reality is within you
The spiritual path requires unwavering discipline and grace, not transient seeking.A governor prioritized a blessing over lunch, knowing his breath was uncertain. This illustrates that spiritual practice must never be missed. Many seek quick liberation, but this yields nothing. True yoga is a complete human science, … read more »
Full Moon Satsang from Strilky
The full moon brings immense power, sweetness to vegetation, and calmness through fasting.Fasting balances health and emotions, and is observed with a saṅkalpa, a vow directed to the Divine Mother or Śaktis, who possess great destructive power. During Navarātrī, a nine-night fast with milk and fruits is kept … read more »
Oneness with All
Yoga is an infinite ocean containing all treasures and life.It is the single reality that unites all existence and leads to infinity, making one united with all. Humans search endlessly for their origin, purpose, and destination, yet no philosophy or material science can provide these … read more »
Moon and Mind
The moon's influence and the science of constellations govern life.The moon balances the earth and affects minds, bodies, animals, and plants. Its phases influence activities like farming, haircuts, and yogic practice. Astrology based on the moon is considered more exact than solar-based systems. The precise … read more »
Importance of going to Satsang
Satsaṅg is the power that determines upliftment or downfall.Satsaṅg leads to Brahmaloka, as great saints declare. Absence from satsaṅg yields no fruit. Uṭhān means rising, development; patan means falling, destruction. Both paths sprout from one seed, like two leaves. Parents are potters, children are … read more »
30th anniversary of Yoga in Daily Life in Slovenia
One sun, one breath, one language unites all.Thirty years marks a significant growth from seed to tree. The practice began with a seminar and the establishment of the first centers. The system has expanded to 108 locations with 150 certified teachers, serving thousands. … read more »
Find your soul in your heart
Yoga in daily life is the science of self and oneness, revealing the immortal within.The light of the masters spread through Yugoslavia, where quality and humility reside. Vivek Purī recounts that everything—including two Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras—arose only through Viśvagurujī’s grace. At seventeen, searching for a teacher, a meeting of quarrelling yogis offered … read more »
What does Holiness mean
Life is a spiritual education guided by a greater plan, not by our own designs.We are not the bosses of our life but artists in a divine play, receiving roles for this lifetime. We are one family moving through lives and places, developing spiritually. Education has two wings: material knowledge … read more »
Parama Guru Swamiji
Yoga in Daily Life is a complete spiritual system, not merely physical exercise.Most practitioners focus only on āsanas, ignoring prāṇāyāma and meditation. The system integrates teachings from Patañjali Yoga Sūtras, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā, and other foundational texts. Prāṇāyāma includes multi-level techniques like Nāḍī Śodhana, Kapālabhāti, and Brahmari. Few … read more »
Slideshow - The origins of Alakananda
Alakananda Musical recording. … read more »
What Incarnation means
The one soul is our origin and destination, and Śiva is its unmanifest source.There is one who was not born from mother or father; that self-manifested one is Śiva. From the endless sound of "Eko'haṁ bahusyām"—I am one, I will multiply—the creation unfolded. First came sound, then light, then … read more »
Words express our devotion
Today is the holy day of divine incarnation.We show respect by marking the divine coming to earth. Divine names like Śiva, Braṣmā, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa, and Jesus are short and sweet. These are glories given to the one reality. Titles like doctor or … read more »
Together with Holy Guruji
Today marks the incarnation of beloved Holī Gurujī, one heart and one soul with Swamiji.Holī Gurujī and Swamiji were of one heart and one soul; Gurujī continually repeated mantra for Swamiji and all. He deeply respected Śrī Mahāprabhujī. His room in Strilky holds his presence; footprints remain on the altar. … read more »
What the natural environment gives us
The blessing of pure earth and air nourishes human life.This ancient apple garden thrives without pesticides or contaminated water, its deep soil providing coolness and sustenance. Walking barefoot on this earth connects one to its energy and provides natural acupressure. The wind carries the essence … read more »
Practising Asanas
There are five variations of Trikoṇāsana.Practice each according to your own capacity, not in competition. The posture benefits the kidneys, liver, digestion, and back muscles. However, do not practice it if you have problems with the hips, spine, discs, dizziness, epilepsy, … read more »
Feelings between Guru and Disciple
True teaching is absorbed in the heart, not captured in recordings or notes.Recordings and writings get lost, misused, and become fruitless. Faith means complete confidence and devotion. The Guru’s miracles come from such love. A governor once stopped his meal when told the Guru was near. He came … read more »
Heaven and Hell
Time is a human construct, yet it governs all life.Humans count seconds and years, but time does not count for us; it moves in cycles with the sun. No being is immortal, not even deities who have their appointed times in each age. A creator … read more »
How to Practice Anusthan
Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined spiritual practice requiring strict adherence.A short retreat of five days is insufficient for profound attainment without proper conduct. The practice involves systematic purification of the subtle channels through specific breath techniques. Discipline extends beyond the practice hall to include regulated … read more »
We need purification
The soul’s cloth is purified only by the constant color of God’s Name.Kabir Das taught that this body is a shawl, a chadar, woven over months in the mother’s womb. Purity comes through heat, through tapasya and sadhana, not by blaming master or friends. Mere practice for decades … read more »
A Humble Address at the Ashram
An ashram is a house for spiritual work and the search for peace, open to all sincere seekers.I have known the host for decades and am privileged to be here. The simple meaning of 'ashram' is to come and work with devotion for all creatures. This center is a gift for your practice, … read more »
Chakras in the human
Yoga is the primordial balance from which creation arises.It existed before form, in the limitless dark of śūnyakāśa. From that void emerged the supreme resonance, Nāda-rūpa-parabrahma, the sound that is Śiva. Śiva, the self-manifested one, declared "Eko’haṁ bahu syām"—I am one, I shall multiply. … 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 »
Meditation from Alexandria
Evening satsang.Meditation, Alexandria, USA.
Chakras and Awakening
Our subject is Kuṇḍalinī and cakras, the science of body, mind, and soul.First, arrange your space and bring your hands together at the heart, feeling the energy flow. This energy is your own divinity. Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not a physical movement but an awakening in clarity and joy. … read more »
Celebration of Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi
The fragrance of the saint and the eternal Ātmā are the same truth.All souls achieve something wonderful. Where there is life, there is leadership; where there is a saint, there is guidance. Avoid the four vices: desire, anger, pride, greed—they lead to hellish paths. Being in duality and … read more »
Bhajans from Khatu
Here is the truth of true fortune.Saints and great beings have come and gone, like Kabīr Sāhib placing a foot on a disciple’s head to remind of mortality. Their words instruct the mind on right action. A fortunate person is one who … read more »
How is the real kundalini in you functioning?
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Alexandria, USA.First, you should know that you want to practice yoga and what yoga is. Yoga needs discipline. You should prepare yourself for yoga practicing. We shouldn't do anything against nature. Chakras give different sounds/mantras in different … read more »
Morning Satsang from Buford
Meditation requires physical comfort and awareness of innate energy.Discomfort breaks concentration; the body must be relaxed. A straight, supported spine is essential. A firm cushion under the buttocks aids this. The body's energy flows are accessible through the hands. Touching the index finger and … read more »
Life is one
Life is eternal, and the science of chakras reveals our fundamental oneness.Life is endless. The physical body is a temporary layer, like a garment changed, but the life within does not die. The true self is layered like an onion; peeling back the layers reveals the essential … read more »
Practice with trust
We have lost our roots and connection to place, family, and nature, which drains our energy.Modern life severs us from our homes and ancestral lands. Commercial destruction, like replacing rainforests with water-consuming eucalyptus, kills creatures and disrupts natural harmony. Animals, from monkeys to ants, demonstrate innate familial love and greeting rituals … read more »
The Light of Oneness: A Discourse on Dīpāvalī
The light itself is Brahman, the single reality within all.From one heart to another, ignite this awareness. Every entity is a light of that supreme one; duality is an illusion. Self-realization means the absence of negative thoughts, habits, and duality, aligning with the perpetual divine … read more »
Celebration of Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi
The Guru lineage and sacred geography connect us to a timeless tradition.The company of saints and the story of God are unique in this world, unlike worldly attainments which even a sinful person can obtain. The soul is immortal and maintains connections across time. This lineage flows … read more »
Meditation from Kapiti Coast
A guided practice for awareness and energy integrates physical movement with inner focus.Begin by feeling the body and becoming aware of the surrounding space. Perform simple movements with the hands, shoulders, and neck to awaken physical sensation. Close the fists and stretch the arms strongly before relaxing. Bring … read more »
Come to the path of the Masters
The awakening of inner potential is the aim of human life, achieved through a pure spiritual science.This path awakens the cosmic energy within, known as the Kuṇḍalinī, which resides in the body's energy centers, the chakras. Of the thousands of chakras, eight are primary, with five governing earthly existence and three for … read more »
The origin of Yoga in Daily Life
Our spiritual lineage originates from the Himalayas and the glaciers of Ālagpurījī.This lineage descends from the Satyuga through masters like Devapurījī and Mahāprabhujī. The poet Kālidāsa wrote the Meghadūta, describing telepathic communication, reflecting ancient siddhis now mirrored by modern science. Scriptures tell of the sage Vālmīki, who … 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Negative thoughts can destroy everything
The wisdom of Patañjali provides the foundation for Haṭha Yoga.Patañjali systematized yoga, teaching Aṣṭāṅga 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 worldly … 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 »