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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 from Strilky
The practice of Nāda unifies sound within meditation to perceive the Self.Sit comfortably and close the eyes. Produce the sound "you" with the lips together, though the teeth must be positioned correctly to allow the internal resonance. Place fingers in the ears and listen to the sound … read more »
Darshan and dhan
True wealth is found in spiritual vision, not material illusion.The darśana of the Guru is the highest blessing, surpassing all ritual and pilgrimage. Mere repetition of scriptures or practice of yoga is insufficient without this grace. People chase gold and money, mistaking transient possessions for … 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
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan Sataguru Alakha Puriji Avo.
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 discourse addresses the primacy of Kṛṣṇa with his consort Rukmiṇī.For years, emphasis has shifted to Rādhā, but the scriptural and marital reality is Kṛṣṇa and Rukmiṇī. Many deities are acknowledged, yet the foundational truth remains. The lesson extends to marital conduct, advising fidelity and family … 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 »
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing.
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
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
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
The path requires a true guru to cross the ocean of worldly illusion.Life is a vast ocean where one drifts aimlessly without direction. The goal is to reach the harbor of self-knowledge, called Ātmajñāna. Finding a true master removes all fear, as that realization dries up the ocean … 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
The practice is a meditation on seeing and being.Stand and move the hands, then let them hang. Look down at the earth's gifts, then rise and look up. Look to the left, to the right, and to the front, observing all the many things … read more »
In the bhajans, God is present
Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria.In the bhajans, God is present. The water rises high from the ocean. The drops fall like rain on the ground. The papaya drinks only the raindrops, not the polluted water that falls on the ground. … read more »
Ganesji Doha
The auspicious invocation calls upon the remover of obstacles to begin any work.In this tradition, Gaṇeśa is the Guru. This bhajan is a request from the holy Gurujī for Gaṇeśa to remove obstacles in writing bhajan books. Gaṇeśa, the elephant-headed deity, symbolizes wisdom embodied. He resides in the … 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
True yoga requires right conduct, not just physical exercise.Without abstaining from meat and alcohol, it is merely exercise, not the yogic path. The world often misunderstands this. The purpose is to return to God, a knowledge preserved in India. Foreign influences promoting contrary habits … read more »
Bhajan Singing from Jadan
A musical offering explores devotion through raga and sacred verse.The performance weaves classical composition with devotional poetry. It presents the longing of Meera, who found divine nectar in poison. It shares Kabir's metaphor of the body as a finely woven garment dyed in divine essence. … read more »
Practising from Jadan
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.Practising Bari Khatu Pranam.
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 grace flows from Mahāprabhujī to his disciple, Ma gīlālji.All revered beings are manifestations. When Ma gīlālji requested his mantra, Mahāprabhujī declared he had no need, calling him the greatest. All are disciples regardless of origin. The complete ones are as described: life is essentially … 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
Arranging the sangha requires mindful consideration for collective visibility during practice.Both sitting and standing are acceptable, but the arrangement must allow everyone to see. Tall individuals should not stand in front, blocking the view of those who are shorter. People should arrange themselves in lines thoughtfully, … read more »
Evening Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji
from Vienna, Austria
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
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
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
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Evening Satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
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 »
A Guided Yoga Practice
A guided physical practice focusing on mindful movement and bodily awareness.Proceed slowly and with full attention to each motion. Begin in a kneeling position and stretch the entire body upward. Move through a sequence of postures involving forward bends, leg stretches, and spinal extensions. Maintain alignment … read more »