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Anusthan, sadhana and upasana
Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined practice leading to freedom.Initially, it can seem difficult, requiring one to sit and repeat mantra all day. Yet it is a great blessing, a form of heaven where everything is done for you, allowing you to simply be with … read more »
Learn the original Sanskrit names
Preserving the original Sanskrit terminology is essential for maintaining the integrity of yoga's wisdom.Translating or changing these names alters their meaning and leads to the loss of the tradition. Every āsana, kriyā, and technique must be known by its Sanskrit name. For instance, Paścimottānāsana describes the stretching of the … read more »
Mana Saba Khoyo Re
The mind is lost in bad company.The mind loses everything through negative association, abandoning the Guru's shelter and creating obstacles in devotion. Worldly life is a dream-like illusion that distracts and creates forgetfulness. Desire is an unquenchable thirst, leading one endlessly like … read more »
Vishwaguruji's Birthday
The spiritual path requires surrender to the Guru and daily practice to receive and transmit divine light.Success comes only through the Guru's grace, not personal effort. Disciples share experiences of being called to serve, such as teaching yoga in new countries, which initially provokes fear. By following the Guru's instruction, fear dissolves … read more »
Learn the language of yoga
Good morning.Hari Om. Today is the birthday anniversary of our Master. A symbolic flower garland and shawl are offered. Dakṣiṇā comes from all disciples. Prince Alfred reminded not to ask what the Master can do for us, … read more »
The best medicine for a human is a human
Inner social education is about respect, awareness, and karma yoga.Respect originates within, through physical and mental discipline. One must keep dress and hair clean to be pleasant for others. To respect is to earn respect. Inner engineering means aligning actions with one’s mission without harming … read more »
Prakrti - The mother nature
A remedy for joint health and the duty of a teacher to connect with nature.A yearly treatment for joints involves a specific food preparation. Combine roasted fenugreek and whole wheat flour with ghee, almonds, jaggery, and spices to form laddūs. Consume one each morning for about a month during the … read more »
Knowledge is given to give further
True knowledge must be shared, or it is lost.There is only one knowledge with many branches. The best knowledge supports God's original creation, not manipulations that damage the planet. Man-made techniques create dependency, unlike God's perfect gifts given freely. Scriptures preserve knowledge, though some … read more »
The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Daily Life
The principle of yoga is to achieve harmony of body, mind, and soul through systematic practice in daily life.This is not a temporary emotional state but a disciplined path from basic to advanced understanding. Perfection comes only through relentless practice, as illustrated by ancient stories and the potter molding clay. The physical system balances … read more »
How we pollute our energy
The system of Yoga in Daily Life is a science of body, mind, and soul for holistic health.It spans all life stages and conditions. Teaching yoga requires awareness that students entrust their whole being. Instructions shape their consciousness and direction. Consciousness is a light containing awareness. The mind is temporary, functioning through resolution … read more »
In honor of Sri Devpuriji's Mahasamadhi
The true guru is one, and the sacred lineage leads to the abode of Alag Purī.In our renunciation, there is no sorrow; a divine soul merges with Brahman. I have traveled the world and spoken everywhere by grace alone. The magic for awakening in any gathering comes from mental worship at … read more »
Vishwaguruji in Khatu
Archive 20160729 17 edited Musical recording. … read more »
Where to find God
The path to divine realization is opened not by intellectual knowledge but by pure devotion and sacrifice.Peace and bliss are attained through satsaṅg. One enters the kingdom of God through the gate of sacrifice, which for a seeker means abandoning bad habits and taking the divine name. A story illustrates this: two … read more »
Program from India
The supreme power of devotion and the Guru's grace is the only true refuge.Without chanting the divine name, life is wasted. Faith is the greatest of all. The heart must be generous to give and nurture devotion; one cannot be half-hearted or stingy. Clinging to the Guru's feet is … read more »
Eat for living
The Power of Prāṇa: Vital Energy and Spiritual Freedom.Natural living is lost, and with it vital prāṇa. Forest tribes survive days without food, stay ready to run, while city people weaken. City animals share this depletion. Artificial food and supplements poison the inner system. … read more »
Ujjayi Pranayam
Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma is a meditation technique that leads to sahaja samādhi and self-inquiry.The practice involves inhaling through both nostrils and exhaling through the mouth slowly. Apply ujjāyī mudrā by pressing the chin toward the chest. Breathe deeply, aware of the breath ascending and descending between the navel and … read more »
Devas and Asuras
The path of prāṇa is the inner churning to reach the nectar within.Prāṇāyāma consists of inhalation, exhalation, and retention; these three occur naturally in everyone. Specific breath techniques produce distinct effects on body, mind, emotion, intellect, and consciousness. The myth of ocean churning is a metaphor: the ocean … read more »
Do not change your Gurudev
The ultimate achievement depends solely on the Guru's grace.All spiritual practices are secondary to this divine grace. Even divine incarnations honored their gurus. The devotee must approach the divine with the helplessness of a crying infant to receive nourishment. Intellect alone is insufficient; it … read more »
Juga Juga Jivo - Gurupurnima 2016
JugaJugaJivoGP2016 Musical recording. … read more »
The Lamp of Knowledge and the Duty of the Household
The householder's duty is to cultivate a pure home through discipline, education, and rejecting vice to secure the family's spiritual future.A long struggle shaped a mindset of distrusting our own voice while overvaluing foreign words. True spiritual attainment comes not from lineage but from personal foundation in knowledge, inquiry, and practice, blessed by the Guru. You … read more »
The original knowledge about the way to the Atma
The human body is a divine system requiring balanced prāṇa for self-realization.Satsaṅg transforms ignorance into knowledge. Reality is everlasting; the temporary is unreal. Attainment depends solely on grace. Prāṇa is the vital power. The body has 72,000 channels, with Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā as the main three. … read more »
Learning in the Gurukul
The Gurukul provides traditional education rooted in Indian culture and spirituality, distinct from modern commercial systems.Education began with the ṛṣis, and the first university was Takshilā in India. Our Gurukul adopts students as Jñānaputra, offering free education. The ancient Pītāmbara uniform symbolizes purity and focus. True education is cultural, ethical, and … read more »
Gurupurnima from Jadan
Guru Pūrṇimā celebrates the sacred relationship between master and disciple, a force transforming the age.This festival, observed globally, signifies a shift towards peace. Bharat is a land of profound spirituality and culture, where non-violence is the supreme principle. Its rivers and earth are revered as mothers, a unique testament to … read more »
The beauty of the Himalayas
The Himalayas hold the sacred kingdom of Śrī Ālagpurījī, a place of divine energy described in scripture.Traveling there is challenging, with paths often blocked and basic comforts absent. The high altitude brings purity and a different prāṇa. Specific sites like Gaṅgotrī, the source of the Gaṅgā, and mountains named for deities like … read more »
Yoga practice with children
Today is the last day of the international seminar, a time to review.The morning practice starts with three Oms and the surrender mantra. Even the youngest learned to love the sun, friends, and animals. Yoga exercises in daily life build perfect immunity. Immunity means health, resilience, and the … read more »
What is a kriya?
The essence of kriyā and Haṭha Yoga is explained.Kriyā means any action or happening. Inhalation, exhalation, digestion, rain, and decomposition are all kriyā. Movement is either creative or destructive kriyā. In Haṭha Yoga, specific yogic practices are called ṣaṭ karma, the six cleansing actions. … read more »
Sutra Dhauti
Haṭha Yoga techniques purify the body and strengthen the digestive fire.Netī uses water or purified cow urine for nasal cleansing. Dhauti cleanses the alimentary canal; Sūtra Dhauti involves swallowing a cloth, while Jala Dhauti, or Kuṇḍjalakriyā, involves drinking and expelling salty water. These practices remove impurities … read more »
Adi Shankaracharya and Advaita Vada
Yoga purifies prāṇa and leads to meditation, which opens the door to higher consciousness.Modern science gradually accepts ancient wisdom, such as the existence of the astral body containing memories after death. The day will come when daily yoga and reading holy books about love and non-violence become essential for … read more »
Neti and Kapalabhati
Master the six techniques of Haṭha Yoga, beginning with Netī.Netī cleans the nostrils. Jala Netī uses lukewarm salt water. After it, practice Kapālabhāti Prāṇāyāma to expel water from the sinuses and oxygenate the brain. Perform this only from the stomach. Practice Netī and Kapālabhāti in … read more »
Yoga unites space and consciousness
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal dharma, without beginning or end, manifest in nature, seasons, and bodily functions.Sanātana Dharma is not man-made but the eternal order. Yoga means union of individual ātmā and Paramātmā, overcoming ignorance. Knowledge unites while ignorance divides. Love binds all; Krishna was tied by a rope of love when … read more »
Successor of the Guru Gadi
The discourse examines the nature of spiritual adherence through the lens of mantra, lineage, and the distinction between self-will and guidance.Prāṇa is the vital force that unites the elements, and mantra is its sacred instrument. True adherence is defined not by labels but by faithful practice within a living tradition. Many religions establish fixed borders and … read more »
The meaning of Bhajan
Bhajan, mantra, and prāṇa are linked as nourishment for spiritual life.Holī Gurujī’s bhajans teach how to gain prāṇa. Language can carry wisdom or negativity. Poetry often holds profound questions and answers. Bhajan means repetition, prayer, meditation—all devotion to God. Mantra is a seed containing the essence … read more »
How the food and relationships affect our being
Prāṇa is the vital energy and consciousness that sustains all life.Its quality is directly influenced by the nourishment we consume, which extends beyond the physical. The origin of our food carries an energetic imprint. Consuming food obtained through exploitation, such as from child labor, introduces negative … read more »
40 years of the Divine Light in Vienna
Today marks forty years of the divine light burning in the Vienna Mother Center.This eternal light has spread across the globe, drawing bhaktas for seva. The Alakhpurījī Siddha Pīṭha Paramparā in Vienna is home to the Śrī Svāmī Mādhavānandajī World Peace Council, an UN NGO supported by Austria. Two … read more »
The importance of mothers having a good diet
Prāṇa depends on diet, harmony, and environment.Balance prāṇa first through a Sattvic, vegetarian diet that nourishes blood, nerves, and bones. The foundation of health begins with the mother's diet before and after childbirth, supporting the child's development and her own recovery. Family … read more »
Our world is surviving thanks to Holy Saints
The sacred Himalayan realm of Alak Purījī is a living spiritual lineage.The great poet Kālidāsa described this vast kingdom. It is the source of the Alaknandā River, which merges with the Bhagirathi at Dev Prayāg to form the complete Gaṅgā. This is the abode of siddhas and … read more »
Preparation for advanced postures
Preparing the body and mind is essential for Kriyānuṣṭhāna.Discipline is required, not all must perform advanced postures like a handstand. A foundational requirement is the ability to sit motionless for a minimum of one hour, cultivating kāya-sthairyam for a steady mind. Physical preparation over … read more »
Guru is here for the whole world
The Guru principle is the universal light of knowledge within, not a physical form or cultural possession.All beings have a guide. The true self is the immortal Ātmā, a spotless diamond within the perishable body. Realization of this oneness is the aim of human life. This supreme Brahman is pure bliss and … read more »
There is prana in every creature
We continue our deep study of prāṇa, the vital force.Modern yoga is often reduced to mere postures and quick certifications, but true yoga is the ancient science of harmonizing body, mind, and soul. Our training aims to create masters, not just teachers. You learn the … read more »
Yoga, the inner engineering
The inner mechanism requires understanding nourishment and energy for self-knowledge.Life's symbols contain wisdom. The five bodies constitute our being, from the physical to the causal. Energy is singular but functions diversely, present in food, water, air, and earth. The body possesses an automatic balancing mechanism. … read more »
Vajra Nadi
The role of Vajrā Nāḍī in the network of nerves and distribution of prāṇa is explained.The 72,000 nerves carry prāṇa; energy points align with meridians known from the ṛṣis. A blockage disrupts the nervous system, and prāṇa flow opens it. Modern medicine denies these 72,000 nerves and that Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumnā … read more »
Prana and Kundalini
The Vajranāḍī is the foundational energy channel governing immunity and consciousness.Prāṇa flows through 72,000 nerves, with cosmic energy entering via the Sahasrāra and distributed by the Suṣumnā, Iḍā, and Piṅgalā. The Vajranāḍī, originating between the big and second toes, is the root stabilizing this entire system. … read more »
Three levels of the consciousness and prana
The nature of prāṇa and consciousness is explored.Consciousness shifts through waking, deep sleep, and dream states. The precise mechanism and the role of prāṇa in these transitions are subtle. Mastery over the dream state is a path toward samādhi, achieved through specific practices … read more »
Awakening of the consciousness
Consciousness is pure and cannot be manipulated.It manifests in three states. The waking state, jagrata, involves awareness of the external world. A deeper awakening is Self-Realization, where one knows the ātman. The deep sleep state, suṣupti, is essential for rest, yet a … read more »
How prana is functioning
The strength of prāṇa and the law of karma govern our life.Depression arises when awareness falls deep, creating feelings of hopelessness or guilt. The law of karma states you cannot run from problems; suicide does not solve them. One must go through difficulties, surrender, and pray for … read more »
Purify your prana
The nature of prāṇa is difficult to explain.Prāṇa is life, distinct from oxygen. When the soul leaves the body, the prāṇa departs as well; the body is declared dead. These two are very close, perhaps one within the other. Once prāṇa leaves, it … read more »
Pranayam brings you close to your soul
Prāṇāyāma is the spiritual science of life force.Prāṇa is the universal source of life, given freely by the divine to all creatures. True spirituality is equal vision towards all beings, not confined to religion. Humanitarian concepts often discriminate, focusing solely on humans while … read more »
The way Gurudev is teaching
True spiritual knowledge arises from practice and the Guru's grace, not from books or intellect alone.This wisdom flows through an unbroken lineage. The master, like a tree, provides shelter without seeking followers. Many practitioners are lost because they lack a true master or fail to follow instructions. Mere theory is worthless … read more »
Pranayama and spirituality
The science of prāṇa and the practice of Kriyā govern the journey of consciousness.Prāṇa and Apāna are two forces within the body. Their union in the Maṇipūra chakra during sound vibration allows consciousness to ascend. This pure prāṇa flow merges the Iḍā and Piṅgalā channels into the Suṣumnā, like … read more »
Prana is life energy
Prāṇa is the vital force sustaining life beyond apparent death.A young man declared dead after a cobra bite was placed in the Gaṅgā, yet returned after fourteen years. His prāṇa entered a deep samādhi, halting breath so water could not enter his lungs, preserving life. … read more »