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Webcast of bhajan evening
This gathering is a devotional connection through chant and practice.The assembly is engaged in continuous spiritual practice. Greetings are extended to a global audience. Many messages of hello are received. Participation in future devotional programs is encouraged. The practice involves singing praises to various divine … read more »
Live as a Human
The oneness of all life is realized through the path of non-violence and recognizing our shared divine essence.Śiva is the primordial source from which everything emerges. All life, from the smallest ant to humans, is equal and sacred. The principle Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate signifies that life consumes life, urging us to avoid causing … read more »
Bhramari Pranayama
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Brisbane Ashram, Australia.
Karma Yoga
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.The Bhagavad Gita says that yoga is fulfilled through work. Doing something good or bad is also karma. God has given us to be born in this human form. We have to act in such a … read more »
We should awake
The three points are sleep, awakening, and reality.I am not the doer. The whole body, from toes to heart, is involved in a state that is hard to fully describe. Sleep is very great. When we sleep deeply, there is no light or … read more »
Practising asanas with Vishwaguruji
Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Sydney Ashram, Australia.Practising asanas and relaxation with Vishwaguruji.
Marriage has its proper time and order
The essence of devotion is surrender to the guru's protection.The bhajan "Satguru Rākholājī Hamārī" is a plea for that shelter. It draws upon stories illustrating divine intervention for the faithful. Prahlāda, devoted to Viṣṇu, faced a heated iron pillar from his father; approaching with faith, … read more »
Bhramari pranayama
Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Sydney Ashram, Australia.
Do not eat meat, eggs and alcohol!
Compassion for all life is the foundation of spiritual practice.Many suffer globally. Disciples abstain from meat, alcohol, and eggs, as consuming life or its potential causes harm. Eggs originate from a mother bird who nurtures them with great care. All beings, including humans, share the … read more »
Bhajan evening in Strilky Ashram
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing.
Don't kill and don't eat meat
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Launceston.Tasmania, Australia. We can become really human if we don't kill any creatures. Ant and elephant are different only in their bodies. Many years ago people generally didn't eat meat not like now. In China, people … read more »
You will get what you have given
Life is a sacred cycle of consumption and suffering, demanding non-violence from aware humans.Living beings consume each other due to ignorance, perpetuating a cycle of killing and being killed. This brings suffering and ensures rebirth into the same pattern. Humans possess knowledge, distinguishing us. We must not kill any … read more »
Evening Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji
The inner practice of meditation is the true exercise.Collective practice has been absent, but real inner work continues. Close your eyes and remain within yourself. Relax and stay in your heart. Use your mala if you have one, but the practice is only inner. … read more »
Who and how can become a saint
The guru's grace is the sole path to spiritual completion.Attaining the true guru is rare and difficult, unlike the many common teachers. This process is illustrated by the Brahmari wasp, which meticulously prepares a nest; only the third type of larva becomes fully established and … read more »
We should live in real love
Marriage and spiritual fellowship are about merging hearts through selfless understanding.A union begins with a vow of lifelong commitment, symbolically sealed. Shared life becomes a school for learning each other's unspoken needs. A story tells of a couple who for fifty years misunderstood each other's preference … read more »
Yoga Nidra or bhajan singing is like meditation
The yogi's conscious sleep is a state of awakened rest known only to rare, accomplished beings.In this sleep, one remains inwardly aware, turning night into day. It is a sleep of alertness, not unconsciousness. This practice transcends ordinary relaxation, which is often misunderstood. Common yoga relaxation is mistakenly called the corpse … read more »
God resides in every living being
The essential unity of all beings transcends names and divisions.A universal spiritual truth is present everywhere, yet human divisions persist based on religion or nationality. These distinctions are superficial and dissolve when the soul leaves the body. All life is interconnected, like countless lives within … read more »
Real health comes from Nature
Health involves both conventional medicine and natural, yogic approaches.Doctors often manage symptoms without providing lasting cures. Many ailments persist despite treatment. Natural methods from India, like yoga and specific exercises, offer profound benefits. Certain tree barks and natural preparations can address stomach and bodily … read more »
We keep the light in our hearts
from Villach, Austria.We are lucky to meet in this city. I came to Vienna for the first time in Austria. Back then, not so many people practiced yoga. Some people thought that yogis slept on beds with nails. … read more »
Our soul is one
The human life is a sacred opportunity to transcend the cycle of suffering and return to the divine source.Our physical body ages and limits us, but within it is the eternal ātmā, the flame of life common to all beings. All creatures live and consume each other, experiencing pain. A true human is defined … read more »
Keep the flame still
You are already a yogī possessing the science; you seek attainment yet have achieved much through practice.Many great yogīs and paths exist, all progressing toward spirituality and God, united as one. Worldly science is good, but spiritual science is paramount. I do not teach against marriage; it is necessary. Have families, give … read more »
Evening Satsang from Slovenska Vas
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.
Webcast from Jadan
The human condition is a fall from divine grace, requiring a return to God through satsa g and the Guru.India possesses great sages, yet its spiritual essence has been obscured. All living beings exist, but humans have a unique duty. People now act worse than animals, consumed by base instincts and impure habits like eating … read more »
Prasad is given to us by God
The spiritual lineage and duty of the disciple are paramount.The ashram is a rare blessing established by a saint's presence. Statues here are not mere memorials but living embodiments through sacred consecration. The paramparā's strength must be carried forward with respect and devotion. The master … read more »
Practicing from Strilky
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Practicing from Strilky
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Morning Satsang from Strilky
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
A Sadhu is a worker
Health is sustained through dedicated practice and service, not by temporary measures.Many foretold a great illness, yet those consistently practicing Yoga in Daily Life remained very healthy. Health comes from long-term discipline in food, water, and exercise, not from claiming wellness only when convenient. Our collective health … read more »
Advice for practising Anusthan
Establish a consistent daily practice for spiritual progress.A dedicated daily sādhanā of half an hour to one hour is essential. Practice early in the morning to avoid disturbing others. This regularity is more valuable than intensive, irregular efforts. Discipline your eating: consume meals … read more »
Live a healthy and spiritual life
Welcome to this gathering on spiritual progress and practice.A global community has come together after a period of separation. Observing the growth in practice, especially outside India, is heartening. Early encounters revealed different lifestyles, yet many embraced change, giving up meat and alcohol, leading … read more »
Maya and Naham Karata
The restless wandering through countless lives is caused by vāsanās, the impressions and desires that arise in the body and mind.These vāsanās are a stinky bondage, creating a burning restlessness of cintā and tṛṣṇā that leads only to sorrow. The seeds of these vāsanās move from the causal to the mental to the physical body, manifesting … read more »
Evening practice from Strilky
This is an evening session for relaxation and gentle exercise.Begin by closing the eyes and feeling the body. Systematically bring awareness to each part, from the feet and legs to the hands, stomach, shoulders, and head. Inhale and exhale through both nostrils. The goal is … read more »
Do good and be human
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We should feel every morning that we are human. The ocean and the drop of water is the same. Human should be like God. WE should do only things that are good for all. Bhajan singing.
Shiva is the first
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.The prinviple of Guru is above Brahma Visnu and Siva. Many children are suffering from parents today. Bhajan singing.
Sri Devapuriji
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Many people do not know Sri Devapuriji. Sri Devapuriji has promised to send a great yogi from Satyaloka to Earth, this great yogi is our Master Vishwaguruji. Sri Devapuriji's physical body is not present, but his … read more »
What is spirituality?
The heart's thirst is for divine truth, not worldly satisfaction.We seek like a bird that will only drink from a falling drop of sky, rejecting ground water. This longing is our spiritual search. Worldly relationships and possessions cannot quench this thirst. True fulfillment comes from … read more »
Lecture from Westin Hotel in Zagreb
The divine lineage flows from ancient sources to the present practice.Alak Purījī was present in Śiva's time. Alak Nanda Devi, a disciple, became a cow to save her herd from a tiger; the river Alaknanda and temples commemorate her. Śiva later married Pārvatī. This lineage includes … read more »
The origin of knowledge
The lineage from Śiva to this āśram is our foundation.Alak Purījī was present with Śiva, as known from the Śiva Purāṇa given by Mahāprabhujī. I received this knowledge from Gurujī and Dev Purījī. That primordial time had no divisions like Christianity or Islam; now we … read more »
Remembering on the Gurupurnima Satsang
The path is known only with the Guru.Countless rivers flow through long valleys, yet without a guide, one cannot know the way. A disciple once sought initiation, asking for the external cloth of renunciation. The true Guru instead offered to color the disciple's … read more »
Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
True devotion is singular and without hypocrisy.The Guru is the supreme refuge and the giver of all attainments. All that is needed is received through the Guru's grace. The Lord does not accept false or deceitful devotion. True devotion requires sincerity, not … read more »
Sannyasdiksha of Sudharshanpuriji
in Jadan Ashram, Distr.Pali, Rajasthan, India. Sannyasdiksha of Sudharshanpuriji.
Webcast from Jadan Ashram
The supreme wealth is the sight of the Guru, which bestows conscious bliss.Austerities and rituals alone do not accomplish the goal; grace, ethics, and compassion are cultivated. The sight of the true Guru is the essence, removing fear and granting liberation. Even sages and the Vedas cannot reach … read more »
Webcast from Jadan
The glory of satsa g is celebrated on Guru Pūrṇimā.Satsa g is the association with truth and the truthful. It is of two types: satsa g and kusa g. Satya is that which exists in the past, present, and future; that truth is God. The … read more »
The importance of yoga dress
Our tradition holds the Satguru as supreme, and this period is significant.I have been here 56 years; our path is beyond mere exercise. For at least 20 years, I have said disciples should have this specific dress—it is a screen of ourselves, not just clothing. Worldwide styles … read more »
Bhramari pranayama and concentration on the navel
The practice of Brahmari begins.Place your index fingers in your ears to block outside sound. Keep your hands and elbows steady. Perform the sound eleven times, not for very long. Remain relaxed and attuned to your own feelings; do not … read more »
Bhajans from Strilky
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Concentration onn the navel
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Some activities we should do constantly every day. Bhajan singing. Concentration on the navel.
Collecting good energy
The gift of practice is constant application, not occasional effort.Regular practice brings control and perfection, while irregular effort leads to unease. The guru's grace flows through constant morning, evening, and night practice, not merely through physical proximity. Good intentions at retreat must translate to concentrated … read more »