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Life will be easier if we don't eat meat
The core problem is violence and consumption causing suffering.My disciples asked for help for a sick relative who eats meat. This is the global issue: people consume meat and alcohol, creating suffering and karmic knots. Life, in any form, is sacred. Animals endure great … read more »
Mahaprabhuji was like a father to everyone
Mahāprabhujī's greatness drew people from far distances who traveled by foot, cart, or camel.His presence was a great event, and he was considered like Śiva Bhagavān. He meditated in a deep underground chamber and lived simply. He ensured everyone was fed before he would eat, acting like a father … read more »
Meditation on the Inner Sound
Meditation on the inner sound.Sit comfortably, close the eyes. Bring the teeth gently together. Produce a subtle sound within. Ensure both sides resonate equally. Repeat this five times. Inward absorption lets the sound pervade the entire being. This unites the … read more »
Darshan and dhan
The darśana of the Satguru is the supreme wealth beyond all practices and pilgrimages.Dhana does not mean money. The knowledge given by Gurudev is real property. People cling to family, gold, and fleeting unions. But darśana—seeing the divine—lasts forever. Satsa g, the company of truth, never leaves. The mother … read more »
We seek purity
The call is for purity in the Kali Yuga.This age is powerful and far-reaching, observed in trends like the prevalence of dark colors. Beautiful colors and purity are presented within the teachings and bhajans. One must not identify with blackness but with purity. The … read more »
The calling of Sri Alakhpuriji
The transmission of grace through a sacred lineage is the foundation of spiritual awakening.This lineage is not a historical record but a living current of consciousness. It is a direct channel for divine energy and wisdom. Each name represents a perfected state of being, a beacon of realized truth. … read more »
Om is Divine
Aum is the origin and substance of all creation.It is the formless, eternal source, the first vibration from which everything arises. The three qualities of nature emerge from Aum to manifest the universe. All beings live within Aum, and all knowledge, scriptures, and mantras … read more »
Marriage for a lifetime
The true consort of Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa is Rukmiṇī, not Rādhā.The scriptures speak of Rukmiṇī, yet people proclaim Rādhā. This misrepresentation burdens many. Marriage is a sacred duty: once taken, do not stray, keep the family secure. Consult experts before marrying. In inner practice, prāṇa and … read more »
We will bring that divine light
The essence is the Guru's light and the systematic knowledge received.A rare opportunity exists to be with the Gurudev. India is an ocean of knowledge, and the Guru brings its pure essence to all. The knowledge of the Vedas and Upaniṣads belongs to everyone. A true … read more »
A Gathering in Grace
It is good to see everything, to understand fully the practices and mantras.This understanding brings greater happiness and allows one to see all spiritual activities clearly. The mind often works in confusion, attached to worldly things and selfish actions, which leads to suffering. The sincere prayer is to … read more »
Vishwaguruji's divine work for the world
The essence of satsa g is the personal connection with the Guru.This connection is a unique human opportunity, distinct from distant or mediated relationships. Distance is created by inner fears, complexes, and ego, which act as mud or rust. Satsa g serves to purify the inner self, … read more »
Never eat meat
Spiritual values are declining as modern yoga teachings compromise core principles.Many people now believe they can eat meat while following a spiritual path, which is incorrect. This acceptance has spread from some teachers who traveled from India. True spiritual progress requires strict adherence to non-violence and … read more »
We are always close in our hearts
Our true home is found within the heart, beyond physical travel and external change.Observe nature's unity: birds live and die as devoted pairs; cows move as one herd. Humans also journey, leaving birthplaces for other lands, yet a longing for a true home persists. This inner home is not … read more »
Bhajan singing from Jadan
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Satsang from the Bhakti Sagar
The glory of the divine guide is supreme compassion and protection.A place becomes sacred through the spiritual practice of a great soul. Even a being of immense power, like Rāvaṇa, who commanded all worldly pleasures and deities, found his ultimate happiness not in his dominion but … read more »
Protect me from negative words and actions
The divine advent is unfolding and the path of worship is being revealed.The Kaliyuga is now coming down and everything is happening with Bhagavān again. The new Brahmā will come to many countries. The name Īśvarānanda has been given. What is there will happen all over the world, … read more »
Always we should know that we are human
The human originates from Śiva, who is seated within.From the one came two—the masculine and feminine principles—and from this, all real humans are to arise. The human duty is to ascend toward light, not descend into animal forms through negative actions like killing. All … read more »
A New World Begins
A new dawn for humanity is here, set in motion for the whole world.Write something new every day with these new words. A verse has come, and the children will bring the new. You have done this work, and it is now placed within everyone. Become human again. Before … read more »
Bhajans from Poprad
Life is an ocean.The world is illusion and dream. Clinging to it is aimless sailing. Seek a true guru for self-knowledge. The guru’s knowledge dries up the ocean, enabling crossing to the harbor. Nothing else has value except the … read more »
If you want to go to God don't eat meat
The practice of purity and compassion is universal, rooted in non-violence.Life feeds on life within nature's cycle, yet the highest being should not consume another. The sacredness of all life calls for avoiding exploitation. Observing dairy practices reveals the taking of milk meant solely for the … read more »
We have to make our food
Maintaining health and purity through yoga and conscious living is essential.A period of global difficulty was endured through disciplined practice at home. This practice sustains life. The guidance given long ago was to avoid meat and alcohol, which many adopted, leading to healthier generations. The treatment … read more »
Yoga unites people
Observing spiritual practice reveals a common human foundation beneath different forms.Many traditions share morning rituals of purification, prayer, and offering. Christians go to church, kneel, and give donations. Hindus perform ablutions and sit peacefully. Muslims wash, pray from their book, and instruct their children. These external … read more »
Everything is within thyself
Awaken each morning as a human.Stand up, raise your hands, and lower them to the heart. Look down, side, front—many things are given. Look up, then down to the earth. Close your eyes, open them, see the sky—realize there is no … read more »
In the bhajans, God is present
A true devotional song reveals the oneness of all life.A beautiful bhajan once moved a teacher to give alms, demonstrating its profound power. The source of a bhajan matters less than its divine essence, which transcends all worldly distinctions. This spiritual unity encompasses every being … read more »
Around the world - Anandpuriji Sannyas
The recitation is a hybrid of mantras, blending the Gāyatrī with other Vedic phrases.This creates a continuous, unbroken sequence without explanatory context. The canonical source for this specific combination is not clarified. The structure is unclear, making logical flow difficult to assess. The interpolation of phrases appears to be … read more »
Ganesji Doha
The Ma galācaraṇ bhajan is a prayer to Gaṇeśa and reveals the hidden glory of Mahāprabhujī.It begins the Ānanda Prakāśa as an auspicious invocation. The devotee calls upon Gajānanda, Gaṇapati, the remover of obstacles, to make the satsa g fruitful. He is the giver of ṛddhis and siddhis, the king of … read more »
Eat pure healthy food
A spiritual journey demonstrates the expansion of awareness through yoga and ethical living.Initial travels faced skepticism, yet sincere invitations led to growing gatherings. Permission from the Guru guided the return to Europe and the establishment of an ashram. Teaching emphasized yoga, meditation, and a lifestyle free from meat … read more »
Our cows are like our mother
The essence is living in truth and compassion, avoiding harm to all beings.We must act rightly in all things. This vast land holds ancient wisdom. Other traditions are younger. The origin is Śiva, from whom all humans arose. The critical question is: what does it mean to be … read more »
Beauty is in our heart
Yoga in daily life is the path to God through purity and practice.True yoga requires avoiding meat and alcohol; otherwise it is empty. Knowing God means never killing animals. India’s role is to teach this, though outside influences caused darkness. Now many worldwide refuse meat and question animal … read more »
A Devotional Offering: Guru Vandana and Bhajans
A devotional gathering offers Guru Vandana and bhajans.Salutations are offered to the Satguru and all present. A Mīrā bhajan is sung in Rāga Sāra ga, a daytime rāga. Rāṇā's poison is taken as nectar; Mīrā merges like a river into the ocean. An … read more »
Practising from Jadan
The practice of yoga is a complete and great discipline for daily life.The body must be guided with precise, unmoving alignment once a position is established. Maintain a straight line in the limbs and a forward gaze. Do not shift the hands or feet after placing them. The … read more »
It is good if we are as we are
We must understand our origins and maintain our natural, familial harmony.We come into this world through God, manifest via our mother, who carries and nurtures the child. The entire family rejoices in this pure, natural process. The child inherits its essence and likeness from the father. … read more »
We are all disciples
The talk reveals the unparalleled greatness of Ma gīlālji, disciple of Mahāprabhujī.Mahāprabhujī’s disciple Ma gīlālji requested a mantra. Mahāprabhujī declared him the greatest of the greatest and said he need not practice. Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī both confirmed his supreme status. He is one of two, the other … read more »
You are in me
Grace flows through life's cycles, and our human journey is to recognize it within daily practice.Receive the prasāda and partake daily. A story illustrates this: A man insulted a teacher, calling his beard a donkey's tail. The teacher remained calm. Decades later, the man returned as a devoted disciple, apologizing. The … read more »
A Discourse on Dharma, Diet, and the Spirit of India
A discourse on dharma, diet, and cultural essence.The people of India traditionally would not perform such acts as eating meat, but now many have started. This shift is influenced by external forces. All living beings consume others, but humans must choose not to … read more »
How to sing bhajans?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.You all sing the bhajans very well but you should sing them a little bit like the Indians do. Singing the Yogi Jano Ki Yoga Nindra bhajan. Besides singing, it is also very good to know … read more »
Sataguru hurt me with the arrow of knowledge
Practice requires arrangement so all can see.Standing or sitting, adjust by height; tall people may go in front or back as needed. Those with chairs sit at the back. Keep backs clear of gurus’ images. The guru’s arrow of knowledge brings tears … read more »
The Glory of the Satguru
The glory of the Satguru is supreme, for even the greatest devotees and divine beings are servants of the true Master.Historical disciples like Dhruva attained liberation through unwavering devotion to the Guru's word. Renunciant kings and divine incarnations also followed their gurus. The highest goddess is said to envy human proximity to the Satguru. All authentic … read more »
We must remain strong and clean
The human journey is from animal nature to divine consciousness.All creatures feel pain and desire life, yet they live and die in conflict. Humans evolved slowly, gaining knowledge and a form distinct from animals. With this came the realization to not kill or harm, to … read more »
Bhajans with Swami Gajanandji
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We are Humans
The nature of practice is to inquire into what you are not, to discover the Self.We perform many actions and yoga postures, naming animals and forms, but you are not that movement or those names. You are not the body practicing. We identify with elements like water, necessary for life, yet … read more »
The opening of Om Ashram is coming soon
We must create a sacred, physical reminder for the global opening of the Oṁ Ashram, a symbol of peace for all beings.This idea came from contemplating purity, like the snow. Our work in Yoga in Daily Life brings power and peace to everyone, everywhere. I traveled with my Guru and received this universal practice's name long ago. … read more »
Bhajan Singing from from Strilky
The path to liberation is through devotion and the grace of the Guru.The mind is the root of all bondage and suffering. It creates the illusion of separation from the Divine. To transcend this, one must surrender the ego completely at the feet of the true Master. The … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and the Guru's Grace
The essence of satsa g and the Guru's grace is the truth of oneness.Disciples from all backgrounds practice sincerely over many years. The Guru works constantly for everyone, holding the weight of all disciples. The Guru is not an individual but the truth itself, represented by the lineage. A … read more »
Practise every morning
The human being is a morning realization.Everyone is a gift from God, seeking something through practice. All religions have prayers and mantras for cleansing; Muslims are very dedicated. In the morning, upon waking, open your eyes inside. The first realization is "I … read more »
You and me are one
Life is a universal essence present in all beings and elements, sustained by divine grace.God provides this body and the life within it. Life exists everywhere—in air, water, earth, and all creatures. They live according to their nature. A personal story illustrates spiritual perception: while meditating at night, a presence … read more »
The basics of ancient Indian philosophy
The eternal Self is the foundation beyond material science.I demonstrate an object that does not get wet or burn, symbolizing the immutable ātmā, the true Self. This wisdom of the Self, taught through Sanātana Dharma, Āyurveda, and Yoga, is not a discovered science but … read more »
Eat seasonal and alkaline food
Health is founded on traditional principles of diet and daily living.Doctors are vital for acute issues, but lasting health requires personal discipline. We must eat seasonal, local produce as provided by nature, not rely on imported or processed foods. Home cooking is essential for knowing what … read more »
We should be good for others
A cold night in a forest reveals our fundamental unity and compassion.I recall a family sheltering animals from the cold, embodying selfless care. This contrasts with a world pursuing material gain and harming life, as in hospitals. True yoga is not mere exercise but daily kindness to … read more »
Mother and father
The mother is primary, her connection to the child is fundamental and sacrificial.A mother carries the child and will protect it above all else, even at her own physical peril. The father provides and is good, but the mother's bond is immediate and profound. One must have good … read more »