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I am a human
The moon's phases govern our body's biorhythms, influencing hormones, nerves, and emotional balance.Within the 72,000 nerves, three principal channels—Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā—affect body, mind, and consciousness. The left nostril connects to emotions, the right to intellect and creativity, and the central nerve to consciousness. These channels intersect … read more »
The Essence of Prayer and the Supreme Goal
The supreme reality is formless, nameless consciousness, the source of all.Mantras connect us to this governing presence. Humans impose names and forms, like Kṛṣṇa or Jesus, but these are limited expressions of the one truth. This divine consciousness is beyond duality—beyond conflict of religion, culture, or … read more »
The Essence of Human Dharma
Human dharma is the specific duty and nature of a human being.A scorpion's nature is to sting, but a human's dharma is to save life, not to retaliate. We share basic activities like eating and sleeping with animals, but these are not our specific purpose. Our unique … read more »
Dharma (1/2)
Satsang with Swami Gajanand from Strilky, Czech Republic.
Lead us from darkness to the light
Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of knowledge and the principle of the master and disciple.The word "Gu" means darkness and "Ru" means light, signifying the movement from ignorance to knowledge. This day commemorates the first sunlight touching the earth when it was lifted from the cosmic waters, representing illumination. It … read more »
Always be in Ananda
The Anāhat Chakra and the nature of translation are examined.Chakras are subtle organs guiding energy, positioned parallel to but not inside the spine. They influence specific bodily functions. To understand them, study the relevant book and chart. Translating such material is profoundly difficult, as mere … read more »
Jivatma is in the heart
The Anāhata Chakra is the central junction of the body and the universe, conducting all functions of intellect, consciousness, and emotion.Every atom connects to this center where the Self resides, making it endless. Evidence suggests the individual soul is in the heart, as a living heart can sustain a brain but not the reverse. This heart … read more »
Take care of your heart
The Anāhata Chakra is the heart's lotus, the seat of limitless awareness beyond worldly borders.Yoga is the science of the chakras. Each chakra stores different karmic energy from past lives. People are either awake or asleep in ignorance according to their karma. Anger is a fire from ignorance; where there … read more »
Being a yogi means to live consciously
Yoga is the ancient practical science for achieving health and divine union.Health is the foundational wealth enabling a long life to fulfill human dharma. This human birth is rare and gifted with intellect, a mighty tool requiring ethical and spiritual education. Our immense inner potential can be … read more »
Be careful with your sankalpa shakti
Satsa g is the essential vessel for crossing the ocean of worldly existence.In this age, true spiritual gathering is rare, while material attainments are common. Human birth is for purifying sin and earning merit to attain liberation, which requires a generous heart and selfless action. Observe the suffering … read more »
Chakras and Fourteen Lokas
The chakras correspond to worlds within the body and consciousness.The seven higher chakras map to higher lokas, beginning with Sahasrāra as Brahmaloka, the absolute reality. Tapaloka, the level of detachment, is in the Ājñā Chakra. Janaloka, the level of sound, is in Viśuddhi. Mahaloka, the … read more »
To complete a chapter we have to dedicate one life
Svādhyāya is the study of the Self, the chapter of life engraved on consciousness.This chapter begins blank and is filled by actions, good or bad, which become one's eternal record. The content of this record is destiny. Through prayer and divine blessing, incomplete chapters can be resolved. The fire … read more »
The story about Eklavya and Dronacharya
Sanātana Dharma is a living path sustained through the living transmission of knowledge from guru to disciple.A living dharma is alive and evolving, unlike a closed system which becomes static and outdated. The term "guru" signifies the remover of darkness, applicable to every teacher who imparts knowledge, from a parent to a … read more »
We have to go through the five koshas
The five sheaths are layers covering the true self.Life is a mystery when unaware of these layers. Vedānta philosophy describes five sheaths, not the self. The physical body is the food sheath. Energy develops from food, forming the vital sheath. The mind sheath is … read more »
How should we face complications
The grace of the divine Guru makes all things possible.A story illustrates this: a Muslim man brought his blind son to the saint. The saint declared all faiths equal and used a plant's milk, harmful to the faithless, to restore the boy's sight through the … read more »
To keep yourself clean means to have selfrespect
The knowledge of Kuṇḍalinī and the Cakras is precious nourishment for the mind and spirit.This wisdom must be received by a vessel made ready through personal effort and daily cleansing in sādhanā. A lack of contentment arises from pouring pure knowledge into an unprepared, unclean cup. True contentment is found … read more »
The day I met Holy Guruji
A soul's descent into this world is a divine selection based on past spiritual discipline, not personal choice.The practice of yoga burns the seeds of karma, preventing rebirth. A self-realized being acts in the world without generating new karma, as darkness cannot touch light. Such a soul may be destined to return for … read more »
You have everything, what are you searching for
The relationship between a master and disciple is the foundation of spiritual transmission.A true master embodies unwavering discipline and radiates a transformative presence that draws sincere seekers. The path demands complete surrender, rigorous training, and the endurance of hardship, all infused with the master's boundless love and mercy. … read more »
What you give with love is worth more than any money
Kuṇḍalinī is the coiled energy of consciousness, symbolized by the circle which contains all creation.Everything in the universe is round, from planets to drops of water, representing the completeness of zero, or Pūrṇa. This energy is our inherent potential and destiny, stored as latent impressions from many lives. A true … read more »
You have to find the way
The inner world of consciousness is a vast, undiscovered forest.Consciousness resides within energy, which dwells in endless space, Ananta. Within consciousness lies our knowledge and intellect. When intellect intervenes, reality often disappears. The Ājñā Chakra is the crossroads where all desires and intellect converge. It … read more »
Concentrate all your energy on your aim
The path from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga requires spiritual education and strong families.Modern education pushes humans away from spirituality, and without it, we become like animals. Religion represents the universe's unchanging principles and develops our best qualities. We must respect our elders, as serving them is divine service. … read more »
Sadhana is a spiritual tonic
Sādhānā is the essential spiritual practice for health, peace, and development.Neglecting disciplined practice leads to stagnation, tension, and unhappiness. Ancient seers lived in direct relation to divine truth, a state accessible now if we simplify our desires and possessions. Modern life complicates health with dust-collecting items … read more »
Let us become the example
Yoga is a universal science of body, mind, and soul for health and harmony, uniting rather than dividing.It is not a dogma or sport but a practical path accessible to all, requiring consistent practice. Its widespread adoption reflects a global recognition of its benefits for individual and societal well-being. However, its essence risks … read more »
How chakras are working
The journey with Kuṇḍalinī is endless because it leads to the endless Brahman.This divine energy guides us, but we must understand the structure of human emotion, mind, awareness, consciousness, intellect, and soul. These principles escort the individual existence to a certain border; then their duty is finished. Karma … read more »
Inner Beauty
The journey from individual soul to supreme consciousness requires disciplined progression through the body and mind.The body is essential; without it, nothing is possible, so we must care for it to achieve self-realization. The mind, however, is like a restless monkey that can destroy our inner garden of peace, love, and … read more »
Chakras and Tattvas
The chakras and their mantras are keys to harmonizing energy.Language divides, but truth unifies beyond it. Each chakra has a bija mantra: Sahasrara and Ajna share Om, Vishuddhi has Ham, Anahata has Yam, Manipura has Ram, Svadhisthana has Vam, and Muladhara has Lam. These sounds … read more »
Iccha Shakti
The power of wish must be guided by discernment.Whatever you wish is possible, but you must know what you are wishing for. A wish is desire, encompassing all worldly and spiritual aims. Before expressing a wish, know its nature, for once fulfilled, you cannot … read more »
The origin of suffering
Fear arises from ignorance and creates the karma that binds us.We are the light of the Self, yet we identify with the body and lose our true nature. Karma is not an external force but is created from our own experiences and ignorance. For example, we … read more »
The Bindu Chakra and the Nectar of Immortality
The Bindu Chakra is a source of nectar for spiritual practice.Understanding the body's energy is essential for committed seekers, not hobbyists. Kundalini practices are safe and pleasant. The Bindu, meaning a dot, is at the top of the head where the hair whorl is. Spiritual capacity … read more »
Meanings of Kundalini
The universe is manifested through sound, or Nāda, which is the resonance of creation.This primordial sound is energy, and it flows through all existence, including the human body via the cakras and glands. This energy is called Kuṇḍalinī, a complete science of body, mind, intellect, and consciousness. Kuṇḍalinī has … read more »
The Divine Symphony: Sound, Chakras, and Consciousness
All life is divine consciousness expressed through sound and energy.Every creature and plant possesses awareness and feels fear, as shown in experiments where plants reacted to threat. This universal life force flows through a network of nerves and energy centers called chakras. The lower chakras, … read more »
How Kaliyuga will change
The transition from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga is an awakening of consciousness, rooted in divine lineage and parental duty.Our spiritual lineage is named for the Alaknanda River, the abode Alakāpurī, and the Al Capuri cave, evidenced by the miraculous Devapurījī. The shift to Satya Yuga is not destruction but a change in awareness, where … read more »
We should respect Time
The river of time flows without pause, and today is for spiritual accounting.Reflect on the past year since the last Guru Pūrṇimā. Examine what was experienced, what changed, and what the causes were. The result is merely the fruit; the cause is paramount. Time given is precious, and … read more »
Guru Purnima Satsang
Guru Pūrṇimā is a remembrance of the sacred relationship between the self and the Self.This tradition honors the guru, who imparts spiritual life and guides one to the true treasure within. The disciple offers homage, and the guru gives blessings. The full moon symbolizes purity and completeness. The sun represents … read more »
Guru Purnima 2015
Summary of morning program on the occasion of Gurupurnima 2015 in Vep, Hungary.
What is Guru Tattva?
The essence of Guru Pūrṇimā is the Guru principle, which is the source of liberation.Great saints and yogis exist, their subtle bodies transparent, able to move through rock. The universe is composed of space, energy, and consciousness, a trinity harmonized by Yoga. Among the six principles—earth, water, fire, air, space, … read more »
Control your bad qualities
The practice of inner and outer yoga is essential.Outer yoga is social conduct and self-confidence, beginning with the awareness of being human to prevent inhuman acts. A human should not kill; adopting a vegetarian lifestyle avoids causing animal suffering, whose fear enters our bodies. … read more »
The Inner Yoga
Yoga is not merely postures and breath control; it is the disciplined path to inner peace.Physical practice maintains the body, which is essential as the vessel for inner work. Daily discipline in mantra, meditation, and service is a necessary duty amidst life's obligations. True progress requires loyalty to the teachings and … read more »
Practicing Khatu Pranam
The practice of Khatu Pranam integrates physical postures with holistic well-being.The blissful posture, Ananda Asana, is for relaxation without fear. Research into posture names reveals their origins in nature. The sequence draws inspiration from a place known for its colorful, cool stones and an atmosphere of … read more »
Recharging spiritual energy
The foundation of spiritual life rests upon four pillars: nourishment, environment, conduct, and contemplation.What you consume shapes your mind, for food transforms into the energy that guides thought. Therefore, eat consciously. Your environment must be peaceful to allow regeneration; avoid places with sound pollution and distraction that agitate the … read more »
Surrender expands your limits
Yoga is a holistic science for achieving moksha, or absolute freedom from all bondage.The International Day of Yoga, celebrated globally, promotes a common protocol including prayer, asanas, pranayama, and meditation, aiming for universal welfare. Yoga's goal is not merely physical health but infinite bliss, knowledge, and power. This is … read more »
Yog means union
Yoga is the union of the individual soul with the supreme consciousness.This principle is as ancient as existence itself, not merely a practice of postures or breath. A significant global recognition occurred with the United Nations declaring an International Day of Yoga. This marks a pivotal moment, … read more »
Vishwagurujis speech on IDY conference
Vishwaguruji gives a speech on the IDY conference in New Delhi, India.
IDY in Prague
Yoga should become an integral part of everyday life.Ancient India developed profound knowledge of the world and the self. Yoga is a path requiring intellectual understanding, practical application, and direct experience of the results. Its practice, including chanting which deepens the breath, should be … read more »
Common Yoga Protocol
On the occasion of the first International Day of Yoga on 21st of June 2015, the Indian government prepared a documentary about how it all came to be and what Yoga is all about.
The beginning
The universe is the body of the Divine Mother, holding the supreme consciousness like a golden embryo within an egg.The divine energy of yoga harmonizes the mother and the child. The primordial will is expressed in the Vedic declaration, "I am one, and now I will multiply." This creative impulse resonates as the sacred sound … read more »
Inner functions of the Human
The light of God is within every being, granting all creatures the same capacity for feeling, pain, and love.Humans possess no inherent superiority. We must treat all entities equally and support them. Our human experience is governed by ten senses: five for gathering knowledge and five for taking action. The mind is an eleventh … read more »
Yoga is union
Yoga is the ancient science of unifying body, mind, and consciousness.It existed before any religion was named. The goal is union with the divine, realizing the individual soul is part of the Supreme. This understanding has developed through the ages. Many now approach yoga only as … read more »
Program from Vienna
Sādhanā is the disciplined practice that sustains spiritual development.Exercise makes one a master; daily practice is essential. Without discipline, the thread breaks and is difficult to rejoin. The thread of love must not be severed by small misunderstandings. Life is a divine sign, and … read more »
Awake your hidden talents
The primary talent is awareness, and the foundational law is non-violence.Without awareness, talents are misdirected. Non-violence is essential mercy; to violate it is a sin that generates fear. This fear is not abstract. Scientific experiments demonstrate that plants emit distress signals when harmed, and animals experience … read more »