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Evening Satsang From Villach
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Villach, Austria.
Morning Satsang From Villach
Purity of space and perception cultivates inner peace.A practice space must be orderly and clean to allow stillness to arise naturally. Remove all unnecessary objects, cushions, and excessive incense. The visual environment directly influences the inner state; a clear, reflective floor supports clarity. … read more »
A Guide to Yoga for Eye Health
Yoga offers practices beneficial for eye and head health through specific postures and breathing techniques.Inverted postures direct blood and energy to the head, aiding mental functions and the eyes. These include forward bends, side bends, twists, balances, and mild inversions like Śaśā kāsana. Stronger inversions require caution and are unsuitable … read more »
A Mini Yoga Nidrā for the Head and Eyes
A mini yoga nidrā for the head and eyes, alongside holistic practices for vision.Relax consciously, seated or lying. Close your eyes, feel the breath, and relax the entire body. Direct attention to the head, relaxing the scalp muscles to release tension that causes headaches. Relax all facial muscles, releasing … read more »
Success in Life Comes Through Self-Discipline
The ornaments of the yogi are titikṣā, tyāga, and vairāgya.Success in life depends on self-discipline, not merely intellectual understanding. Many practice for years without change because they do not truly practice. We dwell too much in the external world, lacking inner awakening. Titikṣā is the … read more »
Science Of Life
The authentic spiritual science of yoga and Āyurveda is a divine gift for health of body, mind, and spirit, yet it is now widely commercialized and misapplied.Many promote superficial or incorrect practices for profit, which corrupts the teaching and generates negative karma. True practice requires inner purity and adherence to dharma. Human life is intended for God-realization, not mere sensory indulgence. This … read more »
Balancing and Harmonizing
The spiritual path is a narrow lane climbed in the dark night of ignorance.It requires the perfect balance of opposing forces, exemplified by Śiva, who balances negative and positive energies. Practice without devotion becomes mere powerless technique, like a car without fuel. Do not hurry or celebrate success prematurely, … read more »
Mahapralaya May Come
The spiritual path requires true discipline, particularly through fasting and purification, to remove the karmic layers obscuring the soul.Human life is a limited opportunity to progress toward completeness before the cosmic dissolution. Time is a construct for order, yet consciousness exists beyond it. The great dissolution resets creation, but devotees may merge with the … read more »
Christmas Eve With Swamiji
The incarnation of divine beings is a sacred struggle against the darkness of their age.Whenever righteousness declines and negative forces dominate, the divine descends. This is the promise. Yet, every incarnation endures immense suffering from the very world they come to save. Consider the trials: a creator faces disappointment; a … read more »
Spiritual Message Of Christmas
The incarnation of Christ reveals the universal possibility of divine realization within every human being.A soul incarnated long ago, becoming known as Jesus. The historical person and concepts faded, leaving the eternal principle of Christ—a state of complete consciousness. This birth symbolized divine light entering worldly darkness, a pattern repeated … read more »
Bhajans From Om Ashram Temple, Jadan, Part Four
Devotion is found by fixing the gaze upon the Guru's feet.Grace is present and active, offering healing and divine power to those who trust. The consciousness finds union and all sorrow is dispelled through this longing focus. The compassionate light resides within the heart, and the … read more »
Bhajans From Om Ashram Temple, Jadan, Part Three
The true Guru is the sanctuary of the divine name and the sole medicine for the world's affliction.The Guru is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva, and the direct Paramātmā. Life is transformed at the Guru's feet. The world is diseased by ignorance, yet refuses the Guru's medicine. This medicine is spiritual knowledge; it is sweet … read more »
Bhajans From Om Ashram Temple, Jadan, Part Two
The true Guru reveals the supreme state and grants the cup of love, which awakens the seeker and compels right action.This love is the nourishment that leads to immortality, breaking the cycle of birth and death. All worldly attachments are false compared to this knowledge. The essential duty is to take refuge in the Satguru without … read more »
Bhajans From Om Ashram Temple, Jadan, Part One
The true Guru is the ultimate source and object of all spiritual practice.Gaṇeśa is eternally self-generated. The creator of the universe is the creator of the universe. The root of meditation is the Guru's form. The root of worship is the Guru's feet. The root of mantra is … read more »
Satsang From Om Ashram Temple, Jadan
This divine Om-shaped building is a unique creation.Its construction began decades ago, requiring a deep foundation and immense stones tested for strength. This work has provided for countless families. The intent was to establish a monument reflecting Vedic culture and art, fulfilling a … read more »
The Light Of The Wisdom
The inner light is the central theme of spiritual festivals like Christmas and Diwali.This light symbolizes the divine consciousness born within, such as Jesus or the return of Lord Rāma. The celebration is not merely about birth but about recognizing the inner flame of wisdom that dispels darkness, fear, … read more »
Life Is Given To Reach Our Spiritual Goal
Life is given to achieve a spiritual goal.Everything in the world changes: people, minds, feelings, and relations. The foundation for the future life is built now. Many problems arise because principles are not followed. One must concentrate on the spiritual aim and utilize … read more »
Divine Incarnations Are With Us
The Earth is a living planet where cosmic consciousness manifests through holy incarnations.These saints come from the immortal realm to liberate souls from suffering. Their presence sanctifies the land and the mothers who bear them. Most people, blinded by ignorance, fail to recognize these divine beings, just as … read more »
Seva Means Selfless Service
The threefold path of service refines spiritual practice.Updating understanding is necessary, yet human weakness compromises habits. Service, or seva, manifests in three forms. The first is selfish service, performed for a higher price or expectation. The second is balanced service, where one sustains … read more »
Sab Kuch Deve Data
Mahāsamādhi is a victory, not a departure.For the self-realized, leaving the body is a joyous return to cosmic light. For devotees, it initially feels like loss. Yet in satsa g, we cleanse ourselves and draw nearer to that state. The greatest tragedy … read more »
50th Anniversary of Bhagavan Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprabuji Mahasamadhi
The divine self is beyond time and space, everlasting light and knowledge.When a great being leaves the body, their existence does not cease. The relationship based on the physical form is temporary, but the conscious connection is eternal. They remain present, though not in a material body. … read more »
The Eternal Truth of Sanatan Dharma in Salzburg
The topic is the eternal truth and Mother Earth.The ages, or Yugas, describe humanity's spiritual condition. Satya-Yuga was the age of truth. Dvāpara-Yuga involved attachment to ceremonies and rituals. Tretā-Yuga emphasized knowledge and wisdom. Each required great discipline, for a spoken word creates karma … read more »
Complexes
Morning Satsang with Swamiji from Vep, Hungary
Holding The One You Will Hold Everything
The spiritual path is achieved through singular, devoted focus.Many seek through diverse techniques, astrologers, or magic, gaining nothing but inner negativity. These practices offer only informational guidance, not the destination. True attainment comes from holding to one master, one practice, one path. "Ek sājé … read more »
Yoga In Practice
Correct practice of Sarvahitā āsanas establishes the foundation for all yoga.The spinal column's natural curves must be maintained to avoid injury. Incorrect neck movements worsen lordosis; correct practice imagines a fixed neck and a pull from the crown, chin parallel to the floor. Correcting kyphosis involves … read more »
Essentials Of Teaching And Practicing Yoga In Daily Life
Yoga in daily life integrates all yogic paths and requires a living teacher within a lineage.To reach the aim, one must practice bhakti, rāja, jñāna, and karma yoga together, not separately. A dry intellect or mere emotion is insufficient; knowledge, devotion, love, and discipline must combine. The paramparā, or lineage, is … read more »
Divine Love, Divine Longing
The treasure of satsa g is the crown jewel of spiritual practice.Gathering in the Guru's presence is a great fortune, for satsa g is the boat that carries one from darkness to light. This practice requires no complex action, only presence, concentration, and absorption of the teachings. … read more »
Das Geheimnis von OM, Teil 2
OM is the divine name, the primal vibration from which all creation arises.It is the beginning, middle, and end, the trinity in one. Chanting OM purifies the atmosphere, illuminates the inner space, and fills every cell with cosmic energy. The sound arises as a subtle vibration, travels upward, … read more »
Das Geheimnis von OM, Teil 1
OM is the divine primal sound and the origin of the entire universe.It is a mystery that cannot be explained, only approached. Chanting OM is an attempt to connect with this ever-present reality, not to create it. It is the root of all mantras, which are divine revelations … read more »
10th Anniversary Of Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi, Part Three
Devotion to the Guru is the sole refuge from the ocean of worldly suffering.The Guru's grace alone severs the bonds of attachment and delusion. Through bhajan and kirtan, one is saved from the darkness of time and the mind. The true wealth is not in the performance but in … read more »
10th Anniversary Of Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi, Part Two
The glory of satsa g is the only boat to cross the ocean of worldly existence.Everyone runs from sorrow, but without yoga, japa, tapas, and satsa g, one cannot cross. The one who sits in satsa g is fortunate. Seeing the world burning from three afflictions, the Lord sent the nectar … read more »
10th Anniversary Of Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi, Part One
The Satguru's arrival brings supreme joy and marks a sacred occasion for the devotee.The divine presence enters the home and heart, destroying all sins and sorrows. One offers worship, service, and one's entire being at the Guru's feet. The Satguru is the support of life and a blessed incarnation. … read more »
Reach The Light, Develope Positive Qualities
The divine light is the essence of all spiritual wisdom and the core of the Diwali festival.Light symbolizes God and the knowledge of the true Self, leading us from ignorance. This knowledge is not given but achieved through long practice. The creation began from the primordial sound, Nāda, from which emerged the … read more »
Swamiji's Diwali message
The festival of Diwali celebrates the light of wisdom, love, and spirituality, originating from Bhagavān Śrī Rāma's return to Ayodhyā.The lighting of lamps symbolizes moving from darkness to light and unreality to reality, as expressed in ancient prayers. Modern science and technology, though advanced, cannot compare to the profound ancient wisdom and practical techniques described … read more »
Evening satsang from Jaipur Ashram
The soul is one, ageless, and immortal.It is neither born nor does it die. Yet, living beings suffer, entangled in the play of karma, destiny, sin, virtue, blessings, and curses. Karma is in one's hands, but its fruit becomes destiny, which carries … read more »
Satsang From London
Morning program from weekend seminar of Yoga In daily Life in London, UK.
The Nature of Truth, Self, and Destiny
Truth's victory liberates us from karma and destiny."Satyameva Jayate" means truth alone triumphs. The ultimate truth is Brahman—unchanging reality. The changing world is unreal, and where unreality exists, karma and destiny bind us. Each action has a cause, stemming from the five sheaths … read more »
Morning Satsang From London
This lecture details the Cobra pose for purifying the Svādhiṣṭhāna and Mūlādhāra chakras.The posture releases negative energies like pride and anger from Svādhiṣṭhāna without emotional involvement. It also strengthens the back, preventing common issues caused by weak muscles. The Mūlādhāra chakra stores unconscious past karmas and destinies from … read more »
That is the Law of Karma
Karma is the universal law of action and reaction.All existence functions as Kriyā, a process of action. Every action generates a reaction, which in turn produces further action. For living beings, this process is driven by the individual soul, which accumulates karma like a … read more »
Yoga Practice With Swamiji
Yoga practice with Swamiji from Vienna Ashram.
Everyone Should Be Happy
The essence of karmic purification is found in the universal wish for all beings' happiness.The mantra "Let all be happy, let all be without disease" expresses a profound, non-discriminatory sentiment rooted in Indian thought. Progress is hindered by negative qualities like lust and anger, which stain the mind. Observing the … read more »
Purification of Inner Karmic Pollution
Budapest, Hungary.Consciously or unconsciously we are making mistakes. That is karmic pollution. It influences all our inner activities, our body, mind, intellect and consciousness. Pollution may influence us on many levels: mental, intellectual, emotional, social, political and … read more »
Maintaining the Family Life
The family is the divine cradle of love and the foundation of society.All mothers are divine and all fathers are holy, making their children a supreme creation. Parental love is often limitless and forgiving for one's own children, unlike other relationships where love can cease. Modern life has … read more »
Everything has its Limitation
Our inner karmic purification is the focus.Karma is action, all action within the body is Kriyā. This includes thinking, speaking, and even autonomic functions like digestion. These actions consume our limited vital energy. Excessive talking depletes this energy rapidly, creating tension in … read more »
Keep Your Spiritual Thirst
The true aspirant possesses an inner spiritual thirst, the jijñāsā, which is the essential discipline for sādhanā.Without this genuine longing, one cannot attain the goal, just as an employee without dedication loses their position. This thirst seeks the river of knowledge, the Jñāna Ga gā, which flows in satsa g. Listening to … read more »
Life on this planet
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, universal law present within all existence.It is not a man-made religion but the inherent principle that governs every entity. Dharma is unchanging; to alter it is to enter adharma. This cosmic law sustains everything: each plant, animal, season, and planet has … read more »
Upanishadas
The Upaniṣads are the condensed essence of the Vedas.The Vedas are humanity's oldest texts, dating back thousands of years. Originally one vast body of knowledge, they were divided into four: the Ṛg, Yajur, Sāma, and Atharva Vedas. This division is attributed to the sage … read more »
A Gathering of Goodness: On Satsaṅg and the Journey Within
Satsa g is the company of goodness and the journey toward self-knowledge.Satsa g means to be with good society, which inspires us toward spirituality, the main aim of human life. We are individual souls carrying one light of God within, the immortal Ātmā, which is unmoving, everlasting, … read more »
A Reflection on Non-Violence and Our Shared Future
Reflect on non-violence and peace through the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi.His life demonstrated that freedom and change are achieved through non-violence, not force. He awakened consciousness toward environmental protection and harmony. An eternal flame burns at his memorial, inscribed with his final word, a call to … read more »
Yoga For Women's Health
Care for the Rudrākṣa and apply yoga for women's health.A Rudrākṣa worn on the body must be kept where a living human is present within 24 hours, not with only animals. Weekly or monthly, offer it melted ghee to purify negative energies. Perform a water … read more »