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The Role of Devotion in Spiritual Progress
A discourse on the role of devotion (bhakti) in accelerating spiritual progress."After practicing various yogic disciplines for some time... the development of spirituality towards samādhi... is devotion. If one desires... a greater speed... then they must turn to devotion." "All the blessings—each tissue of my body is … read more »
The Spiritual Path of the Householder
A discourse on the spiritual duties and challenges of family life."For the householder, their sādhanā, their spiritual path, will be completed if they are able to educate the children." "Yoga is something which brings humans again back to their heart, and then from the heart comes … read more »
The Radiance of a Pure Spirit
A morning satsang on the nature of spiritual practice and inner purity."When we begin to speak or think about spiritual sādhanā, what do we understand by the term? Is it just a few minutes or hours of practice, or is something more required?" "Spirituality means, above all, … read more »
The Necessity of Preparation
A discourse on the necessity of physical and mental preparation for advanced spiritual practices."Without season, trees will not give fruit. Similarly, you have to prepare yourself for the higher techniques." "Holy Gurujī used to say, 'Habit is the second nature of a man.' And then that person becomes a … read more »
The Power of Mantra and the Call to Purity
A spiritual discourse on the power and proper use of mantras."A mantra creates a positive harmony, a positive energy that grants good health and purifies your karma." "The king of all mantras is your Gurū Mantra... Oṃ is the origin. The entire resonance in this universe … read more »
The Supreme Path of Selfless Service
A discourse on the supreme path of karma yoga, or selfless service."Through Karma Yoga, through work, your yoga life will be successful. It is the best way to get rid of ego, the best way to get rid of your pride." "God gave you these hands to … read more »
The Sacred Salutation: An Introduction to Khatu Praṇām
An instructional talk introducing the spiritual practice of Khatu Praṇām."Khatu is the holy place where Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī lived." "Khatu Praṇām, automatically when we say Khatu Praṇām, our salutation goes to Mahāprabhujī." The speaker explains the sacred significance of Khatu, detailing its history … read more »
A Beautiful Day for Practice
A morning satsang addressing common obstacles in meditation."When I meditate, after a while I go so deep within myself that I don't want to practice the mantra. Even when I repeat the mantra, I feel vikṣepa (distraction/agitation)." "Therefore, whenever you meditate, you will … read more »
The Nature of Desire
A spiritual discourse on the nature and purpose of desire."Desires are part of our life; they are created by the Creator. Without desires, you cannot exist, proceed, or improve." "The difference is that the human can, through viveka (discernment), minimize their needs and minimize their … read more »
The Festival of Holī: Victory of Truth and Colorful Joy
A spiritual discourse explaining the Holī festival and sharing a personal anecdote."Thus, it is a holy festival, and the 21st is a truly sacred day." "I was not angry, but I was sad. I thought, 'Oh God, the cheque Gurujī gave me will be destroyed.'" The speaker … read more »
The Master and Disciple
A spiritual discourse on the guru-disciple relationship and spiritual lineage."The master is a candle that is already lit and burning. The disciple is a candle that is still unlit." "The disciple who enters into the consciousness of the master with devotion will become the master." … read more »
The Power and Responsibility of the Mantra
A spiritual discourse on the sacredness and gravity of receiving a guru mantra."You must decide whom you wish to follow, and it is a lifelong commitment to practice. It is not merely the mantra, but your devotion and your faith that will carry you far." "Never take a … read more »
A Lesson in Desireless Acceptance
A spiritual story illustrating the principle of desireless action through a lesson given by Mahāprabhujī to Holy Gurujī."Gurujī replied, 'Well, staying near Mahāprabhujī, there are always so many halvās and sweets. I would like to have a bajrā kī chapātī... and guāphalī sabjī.'" "Mahāprabhujī said, 'Why are you moving up and down? When … read more »
Self-Enquiry Meditation: To Know How You Are
A guided self-enquiry meditation session focusing on inner awareness and relaxation."Self-enquiry meditation is to know thyself. But before that, you should know how you are, not what you are, but how you are." "Be the observer; be aware of your being at the front of the … read more »
The Sacred Symbol of Oṃ
A discourse on the sacred symbol of Oṃ and its significance."Oṃ is considered more holy than God itself. Everything is coming from Oṃ. Everything is existing in Oṃ, and everything will merge into Oṃ." "Śrī means prosperity... And Gurū, you know what it is—the energy which … read more »
Awakening Human Consciousness: A Path to Peace
A spiritual discourse on awakening human consciousness and defining one's dharma."Think every few hours and become aware that you are a human... Ask yourself: 'I am human. Can I do this?'" "Human qualities make the human. And what are the human qualities? They are kindness, forgiveness, … read more »
The Power and Practice of the Guru Mantra
A discourse on the correct practice and power of the Guru mantra."The Guru-mantra is the one which will purify all karmas and awaken our consciousness to the endless universal one." "Unless you do not practice systematically, there will be no success. It's not that you have a … read more »
The Language of the Heart
A spiritual discourse on the language of the heart, mantra initiation, and the guru-disciple lineage."Words cannot express certain feelings because there are two languages. One is the language of the intellect... The other language is silent, from the heart; that is called the language of love." "The mantra which you … read more »
A Guided Meditation and Relaxation Practice
A guided meditation session focusing on relaxation and breath awareness."Relax the entire body, from your toes to the crown of your head, and from the crown of your head back down to your toes. Relax, relax, simply relax." "Be aware of the process of breathing. … read more »
The Primacy of Selfless Service
A discourse on the principle and power of selfless service (Seva)."Gurujī often said in his lectures that if you put Mokṣa on one side of a scale and Seva on the other, the side with Seva would be heavier." "Whoever can perform sevā achieves everything." The … read more »
The Play of Destiny and the Mystery of Time
A spiritual discourse on destiny, time, and divine remembrance."Two forces are always walking with us: Jñāna and Kāla. Jñāna is wisdom. Jñāna leads us to immortality, and Kāla is death. Kāla is time." "Destiny is created individually by ourselves. And now, between this, many … read more »
The Two Paths: Uṭhān and Patan
A satsang discourse on the two spiritual paths of upliftment and decline."Both begin from one point, like when we put one seed in the earth. The seed sprouts and two leaves come out. This point where it begins is known as sa gha—society." "Where there is love, … read more »
The Essence of Meditation
A spiritual discourse on the nature and discipline of meditation."Meditation is there just to do your mantra and that's all—nothing else. No imagination, no thinking, no kriyās, no nothing." "If you can reach one minute [without vṛttis] in one year, it is a great progress. … read more »
The Resonance of Oṃ: A Gateway to Inner Peace
A guided meditation session on chanting the sacred syllable Oṃ."You have noticed that in the very beginning, I chanted Oṃ, and that is also the subject of the Kuṇḍalinī. When you chant Oṃ, all the barriers open for you, and your inner self touches that … read more »
The Last Face We See
A keynote address at a world peace summit, sharing personal reflections and reading a formal declaration of commitment."If, God forbid, that had happened to me and I had died, the last people I would have seen would be you—strangers I had never met before." "Let us regard every coincidental meeting as a miraculous … read more »
An Offering of Light and Gratitude
A closing address at an interfaith conference on peace and spirituality."Tons of theory is nothing compared with a grain of practice, and so this theory which you heard today, we have to put into practice." "Peace is not a religion, not a philosophy, and not a … read more »
The Heart of Peace: A Message of Unity
A spiritual message on universal peace and Hindu unity, delivered via a representative."Peace is not a compromise, a truce, or an armistice. Peace is love and service. It is the consciousness of oneself in the other." "Hinduism affirms 'Ekam sat viprāḥ bahudhā vadanti'—the truth is one, but the … read more »
The Call of the Shofar
A presentation on the Jewish shofar and its significance, featuring a liturgical song."We are your people and you are our God. We are your servants and you are our master." "This is the Shofar... we have to blow it at the beginning of the Jewish year... One of … read more »
A Call for Peace and Wholeness
A speech on peace and interfaith unity at a gathering of religious leaders."Abraham sees three strangers approaching from a distance... With no knowledge of who they are... Abraham runs out of the tent to bring them in and offer them peace." "The word shalom in the Hebrew language … read more »
The Responsibility of Peace Begins Within
A speech on personal responsibility for peace at an international summit."Peace is clearly something that starts from within. It is not something only others can establish." "Peace begins to develop when we give up selfishness and egoism and start to consider all others as dear." A … read more »
A Message of Shared Purpose
A speech and message reading at an international peace summit."Wherever he sees the seed of peace, he is willing to water it." "Global peace is the utmost need of the day. It can be achieved through coexistence, mutual trust, and cooperation among the people of … read more »
The Well of Living Water: Compassion as Our Common Path
A speech on global compassion and shared humanitarian goals."My greatest ambition is to become a grandfather, and I am fearful that I will never become one because of the man-made disasters that we bring upon ourselves." "God has given us this infinite power of … read more »
The True Path to Development: Education, Peace, and Freedom
A political address on the relationship between poverty, violence, and development."Societies must organize themselves peacefully to create an environment where people can receive education. This is unequivocally the primary tool for development and the main weapon against poverty." "We must fight for peace. We must fight … read more »
A Message of Hope and Shared Responsibility
A reading of a presidential message at a World Peace Summit."Allow me to address you with words of hope for peace and prosperity in the world, and to express my support for realizing the idea of peace through personal commitment and by setting an example for … read more »
A Presidential Letter on Peace and Human Evolution
A reading of a presidential letter on peace and human responsibility, followed by analytical remarks."Man, as the most developed creature on the planet, has abused his own capabilities... and in doing so, has almost completely destroyed the conditions for his own survival on Earth." "Whether we reflect upon the workings … read more »
A Convergence of Peace: Yoga, Gandhi, and the Modern World
A keynote address on peace, yoga, and Gandhi's legacy at a World Peace Summit."Yoga is not a religion, nor is it against any religion. It arose primarily from a philosophy that holds that man's spiritual development... and his physical development are all inseparably intertwined." "Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy projected non-violence … read more »
A Prayer for Peace
A prayer for peace offered at an inter-religious gathering."On September 11th, a similar inter-religious prayer gathering was held there. Many faiths were represented—Muslims, Jews, and Christians." "Heavenly Father... I pray we can understand that each of us can begin to create peace in our … read more »
A Prayer for Unity and Peace
An evening prayer for universal peace and divine unity."There is only one God throughout the entire universe. We call Him with different names." "Lord, bless us. Lead us from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light. Lead us from mortality to immortality." … read more »
A Call for Peace and Unity
A formal interfaith event hosted by the Hindu community of Slovenia."I will light this candle thinking and hoping that it will help to attain peace in Slovenia and in the world." "I greet you in the name of the Office for Religious Communities of the Republic … read more »
A Call for Unity in Prayer for Peace
A speech at an interfaith prayer event for peace."It is a great honor, and I am very happy to greet you as a representative of Nepal in Slovenia." "I am sure that everyone who came today to this event wants to pray for world … read more »
A Morning Prayer
A morning prayer led by a Muslim leader."I seek refuge with Allah, the Lord of the daybreak, from the evil of what He has created, and from the evil of the darkening night as it comes with its darkness." "O Allah, with Your … read more »
A Prayer for Inner Peace
A prayer gathering for inner and world peace."The enemy is not outside of us; the enemy is inside of us." "The aim of all prayer is to reach peace. When we attain and secure peace within ourselves, only then can we give that … read more »
A Call for Peace and Unity
A diplomatic address on peace and unity at an interfaith gathering."I believe that peace, devotion to nature, to our mother earth, and love for each other should guide our thoughts and acts." "I believe that wars and violence are not the solution to our problems. It … read more »
A Prayer for Peace
A candle lighting ceremony and prayer for peace led by a Buddhist lama."World peace starts with inner peace. When we desire peace in the world, we must seek how to establish peace around ourselves and within ourselves." "For as long as space endures and as long as living … read more »
A Prayer for Unity and Peace
A Bahá'í prayer for universal peace and unity."Enmity is now only the result of prejudice. There is one God. Humanity is one. The foundation of religion is one." "War must end. Let us be united and love one another... The gift of God … read more »
A New Ashram in Maribor
A speech at the inauguration of a new yoga ashram in Maribor."I congratulate you on this, your first beautiful ashram in Maribor. That is a sign of your love, your kindness, your work." "I wish you all the best, all the success. May all who come under … read more »
A Prayer for Universal Peace and Guidance
An evening prayer for universal peace and divine guidance."There is only one God throughout the entire universe. We call Him by different names." "Lord, bless us. Lead us from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light. Lead us from mortality to immortality." … read more »
The Greatest Sādhana
A spiritual discourse on the supreme value of selfless service."Nothing is greater and more joyful... in the entire universe, neither moksha, nor heaven, nor the wealth of the entire world, than to serve Thee, my Lord." "To serve God or to serve me means to … read more »
The Essence of Rakṣā Bandhan and the Wisdom of Oneness
A satsang held in anticipation of Rakṣā Bandhan, blending festival explanation with spiritual and social teachings."Where there is two, there is quarreling. Where there is more, there is quarreling. But where there is only one, no quarreling." "Holy Gurujī told me that in one hand he has lāḍū... and in one … read more »
The Universal Need for Peace
A spiritual discourse on universal peace and interconnectedness, using the analogy of an airplane flight."Therefore, we must pray for the entire airplane, not only for ourselves. We must pray for all the passengers inside." "Thus, we must pray for peace to pervade the entire universe. The Vedas instruct us to … read more »