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Science Of Prana And Pranayama
A morning satsang on prāṇa, the kośas, and spiritual preparation."Prāṇa is an energy which turns the negative into positive." "The secret of the Brahmajñāna is hidden in the science of prāṇāyāma." Swamiji addresses attendees at a spiritual retreat, explaining the nature of prāṇa (life force) … read more »
Prana Is King Of Our Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.To create a human body many different forces have to come together and to work together. It is a wonder of God. He himself is speaking in this body. This secret can reveal only Gurudev. Brahma, … read more »
Purify The Karmic Layers
An opening discourse for a spiritual retreat seminar on destiny, karma, and the human journey."Destiny is the production of the actions, the karma." "God gave us freedom to do the karma. But he didn't give us the freedom to harvest the fruits of the karma." Swami begins the retreat with … read more »
Learning Has No End
A spiritual discourse on the preparation for life and the pursuit of ultimate knowledge."Always, you will find something new to learn. This life is a school. It is a lifelong practice." "When this Jīvātmā, this soul, descends from the space... who knows after how many births we were given … read more »
Knowledge Is Endless
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The source of knowledge is Brahman. There are two sources of water. Water in the tank is limited and the water of Ganges, coming from the Himalayas is endless, without limits. Worldly knowledge is limited, spiritual … read more »
Brahma Vidya Needs Practice
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Intellectual knowledge gives us only theoretical knowledge, no achievement. There is no success without practice and discipline. Practice brings us to perfection. Worldly pleasures are transient. We are longing and searching for that what is not … read more »
Keep Discipline In Eating
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of discipline in human life and practice."You have heard about different lokas—Janmabhūmi, karmabhūmi, or dharmabhūmi. Human life is a very interesting life. Human life is free, yet it has many rules, regulations, and disciplines." "So whatever you learn in these five days, … read more »
What Is The Guru
A morning satsang discourse on Guru's Day (Guruvāra), exploring sacred geography, spiritual practice, and the nature of the eternal Guru."This earth is our Karma Bhūmi, where we do our karmas." "Gurudev is... 'Brahmanandam paramsukhadam kevalam jnanamurti'—the bliss of Brahman, the highest happiness, the very embodiment of wisdom." The lecturer addresses the global gathering, beginning with … read more »
What Is Vidya
An evening satsang on destiny, karma, and the spiritual knowledge of Brahmavidyā."Vidyā comes from vidhi. Vidhi comes from techniques, and vidhi also means destiny. Vidhātā is the lord of our destiny." "No one can change what is written by destiny... On this, the nail can be put … read more »
Life Is A Kriya
An evening discourse on the Vedic life-cycle rituals known as the sixteen saṃskāras."The jīva comes to this mṛtyu-loka to work in order to realize or achieve brahma-jñāna." "Each ceremony is like... the snake liberates itself from the dead skin. So the spirit, the human from many past lives... … read more »
Hanuman Ji, Son Of The Wind
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Tuesday is the day of Hanumanji. He is known as incarnation of Shiva and also known as the son of the wind. A mighty, strong and divine incarnation. When we think on him we get strength. … read more »
Lokas - Introduction
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Whatever scientists find, all is written in the Vedas. Thousands of years ago the Rishis discovered already the knowledge of the universe. Those yogis were capable to go in their astral body as far as 2100 … read more »
The Flow Of Prana, Relaxation
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Swamiji is guiding a special relaxation with awareness of the flow of Prana and the dimensions of our phenomena.
Everything Has Its Time
A satsang on spiritual practice, patience, and divine longing."Everything has its time. You may travel around the world. You may do many techniques, but you will not get that which you want to get because time is not there." "If you try to get … read more »
This Is The Breath of Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.There are three steps of breathing. Inhalation, exhalation and retention of the breath. This threefold process is taking place everywhere in the universe. Breathing has its background from the creator. His exhalation is the expansion of … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life Is A Great System
An opening lecture for a summer spiritual program on Brahmavidyā."Life is given to humans to come back home to Brahman." "What is in the universe is in this body. What is not in this body is not in the universe either." Swami Madhavanandaji welcomes attendees … read more »
Purpose Of Yoga Is To Purify
A satsang discourse on spiritual discipline, energy purification, and the path to Brahman."A seminar or retreat one attends should be a minimum of four nights. The best is five weeks, but due to life circumstances, we cannot spend so many days." "Therefore, the purpose of practicing the science … read more »
Path To Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.For the path to Brahmavidya we need the help of prana and prana needs our help. Protection is in the protection. We have to work towards prana shakti. Prana shakti is our life. If prana is … read more »
Understand What Means Purity
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of purity, nourishment, and discipline."Spirituality is connected to purity. And purity leads to spirituality. And spirituality leads to divinity." "If you cannot cook, you are not a yoga teacher... So, Pākśāstra [the science of cooking] is the first vidyā you … read more »
Prana Is Essence Of Life
A satsang discourse on the primacy of prāṇa in Brahmavidyā Kriyā."Prāṇa is not merely oxygen or air. However, on one level, when we walk through a forest and say, 'Oh, very pure prāṇa,' that too is a part or a function of prāṇa." "As Prāṇa departed, … read more »
Bliss Comes From Blessing
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Ananda means happiness, joy, peace, freedom. We may call it bliss and bliss comes from blessing. When someone is kind to you or support and guides you, give you good words or what you need, all … read more »
Guruji Mera Amara Jari Le Aya
A morning satsang gathering where disciples share their initial experiences with the newly taught Brahmavidyā Kriyā, followed by Swamiji's spiritual discourse."According to my experience, the technique itself is very simple. I have got difficulties with the directions when I have to guide downwards and when I have to guide upwards." "Gurujī, merā amar jarī le āyā. … read more »
Vrittis - Waves Of Thought
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The mind is the cause of pain, suffering and all the problems. Vrittis are disturbances which arises from our mind. There are two categories, the Klishta Vrittis and the Aklishta Vrittis. Klishta is that which gives … read more »
Foundation Of Life
A guided relaxation and spiritual discourse on śakti (divine energy) and Brahmavidyā practice."Relax and feel the motionlessness of the body. Feel the prāṇa in all the four levels." "Vidyā, the knowledge, is tormented by what we call the abilities, talents... when we use it for our greed, then … read more »
Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer Seminar, Vep, Hungary.Brahmavidya is a teaching, which leads to the knowledge of Brahman. There are two kinds of sadhana. One is complete devotion and surrendering and the other one is practicing certain techniques, mantras and kriyas. Both will … read more »
The Layer Of Spirituality
An evening lecture on prāṇa (life force) and sacred ecology during a spiritual retreat."A tree is not standing senseless; it has sense, it has its principle. A tree is life." "We are fortunate to have this fourth night of a very special Anuṣṭhāna... This fortnight will be dedicated to … read more »
Satsang from Jaipur
Evening satsang from Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
The Eternal Flame: Dharma, Culture, and Inner Light
A spiritual discourse on preserving dharma, culture, and inner light."O protector of dharma, if you protect dharma... then dharma will protect you." "Meditation means sitting in dhyāna, to regulate the mind, consciousness, senses, and so on with discipline and control. It will come and enter … read more »
Bharat Mata Ki Seva
A satsang discourse on the spiritual and cultural duty to India, or Bharat Mata."Our divine Bhārata is the very land where dharma originated. Countless ṛṣis and munis have incarnated here." "The people of the Western world have greatly benefited from our culture, knowledge, science, and vidyā. And we are … read more »
Give Up Your Ego!
A spiritual discourse on the sacred relationship between guru and disciple, delivered in India."Where my saints step on this earth, I put my palm. They are walking on the hollow of my palms." "Gurur Brahmā, Gurur Viṣṇu, Gurur Devo Maheśvara, Gurur Sākṣāt Parambrahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." A speaker … read more »
Gurudev Sarana Tumhari
A spiritual discourse on divine love, devotion, and the necessity of a Guru, incorporating a parable and contemporary commentary."Where there is bhāva, it resides in the feeling, not in the object. Similarly, a devotee’s bhāva is directed solely towards Bhagavān." "The path of love is the true path... When love is gone, everything is … read more »
Bhakti Of Hanuman
A spiritual discourse weaving narrative from the Ramayana with teachings on devotion and divine love."Inside them was telepathy, meaning they could communicate from one place to another while sitting apart, just like wireless communication." "There is no force that can bind me, but there is one thread—that of love—in which … read more »
The Wondrous Creation and the Human Journey
A satsang discourse on creation, consciousness, and the human spiritual journey."In each and every atom, there is a light of God." "Human consciousness is the highest level of consciousness and intellect. It is one of the powerful tools humans possess, but this tool is used differently." … read more »
The Precious Human Life and the Subtle Universe
A spiritual discourse on the preciousness of human life and the subtle nature of creation."Human life is very precious. Among the 84 lakh (8.4 million) jīvas, human life is indeed invaluable." "The entire infinite brahmāṇḍa is... It is compact; there is no restlessness inside it. There is no empty space." … read more »
The Holy Land and the Path of Devotion
A bilingual satsang discourse on the nature of holy lands, divine incarnation, and the path of devotion."Where the holy saint is, there is nityāvatāra, everyday incarnation, and nimitāvatāra is time to time, 'yuge yuge sambhavāmi,' every yuga I come through my yoga māyā." "In the door of that house of God's love, … read more »
Satsang From Jaipur (2/5)
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Jaipur, India
Satsang From Jaipur(1/5)
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Jaipur, India
Nada Yoga
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Jaipur, India
Yama and Niyama (10) Ishvara Pranidhana
A discourse on the tenth niyama, Īśvara Praṇidhāna, or surrender to God."Īśvara Praṇidhāna is one technique which can lead straight away to samādhi." "The perfect practice of the yama and niyama principles itself can be a shortcut, a yoga path leading straight to the goal." A teacher … read more »
Yama and Niyama (9) Svadhyaya - self study
A discourse on the threefold practice of svādhyāya from the Yoga Sūtras."True study involves reading, contemplating, and meditating upon the material to understand its personal application." "The deepest svādhyāya is the study of this divine Self, a meditation on the question 'Who am I?'" The speaker explains … read more »
Yoga and meditation workshop from Raumati
Morning program from weekend seminar in New Zealand from Raumati Sri Devpuriji Ashram.
Yama and Niyama (8) Tapas - self discipline
A satsang discourse on the Niyama of tapas, or spiritual austerity."Tapas comes from tap, which means fire or heat. The principle of fire? When you put something dirty into the fire, it burns." "The difference is that you choose it. You do it voluntarily as a … read more »
Yama and Niyama (7) Santosha - contentment
A discourse on the spiritual principle of contentment (Santoṣa)."Santosh means, 'I am satisfied.' Full stop. Not, 'I am satisfied because of something,' but simply, 'I am satisfied.'" "The yogic way is just the opposite; we try to come out of this [cycle of desire … read more »
Yama and Niyama (6) Shauca - purity
Swami Gajanandji's lecture series in Strilky on "The 10 Yamas and Niyamas" (from Patanjali's Yogasutras) - part 6: Shauca - purity
Yama and Niyama (5) Aparigraha - non possessiveness
A lecture on the yogic principle of Aparigraha, or non-possessiveness."Aparigraha speaks about our attitude towards our possessions. We could express it like this: do not allow your possessions to possess you." "Our world has enough for everyone's need, but not for everyone's greed." Swami Pramananda … read more »
Yama and Niyama (4) Brahmacharya
A discourse on the yama of Brahmacarya, exploring its traditional meaning and modern application."Brahmacarya: Brahm and Ācārya together would mean directing our activity toward Brahm. It means thinking on Brahm, having Brahm direct our life." "When one is established in Brahmacarya, spiritual energy (vīrya) is acquired." The teacher leads … read more »
The Sound Of Creation
Swamiji's World peace tour, Wellington, NZ.All creation in the whole Universe took place through vibration. The form of the Supreme is sound. It is the vibration which awoke the consciousness in the Universe. It is that resonance which brought conscious and … read more »
Yama and Niyama (3) Asteya - non stealing
A discourse on the yogic principle of Asteya, or non-stealing."If you enter a shop pretending to be a customer but actually intend to steal, you violate both principles. You harm the shopkeeper by causing a loss, and you are untruthful by pretending to have an … read more »
Yoga and Meditation Workshop
Morning program with Swami Vivek Puri.Wekend seminar in Wellington Ashram, New Zealand
Yama and Niyama (2) Satya - truthfulness
A discourse on the spiritual principle of Satya, or truthfulness."Every lie creates unnecessary complications, leading to a chain of follow-up lies, resulting in increasing entanglement." "The truth is what helps. The truth is what this disciple, at this moment, needs and can digest." The speaker … read more »