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Be patient and faithful
The cow of knowledge yields fresh butter only through steady, loving care.Turn inward and withdraw the mind. Use the mālā and mantra with oneness. Sing bhajans, but always credit the composer. Never hide their name. A sādhu asked the distance from Earth to heaven, and the answer … read more »
Singing mantras for Shiva
Tomorrow is Somavatī Amāvasyā, a Monday new moon of great auspiciousness.Prayer on this day to Guru and Śiva fulfills all desires. Holy days follow: Navratri for Śakti Pūjā and the Sanātana Pañcā ga new year. Blessings of Gurudeva shower upon all brothers and sisters. Two stotras … read more »
Do seva with your heart
Sevā, selfless service with body, mind, and speech, is the highest path.Sevā is greater than all meditation and mantras, but must be done with the whole heart, holding nothing back. Tan means offering the entire body to help others and bring happiness. Man means directing the mind … read more »
Practising sarva hitta asanas
A session of Sarvahitāsana, a posture good for all, is practiced.Discipline is required, including adhering to meal times. The practice involves standing postures and movements. Interlock fingers, place hands on the head, and stretch upward. Move side to side with legs together. With legs apart, raise … read more »
What means Satsang
The value of bhajan and satsang in daily life is essential for spiritual practice.Daily life demands prayer, bhajan, and meditation. Without these, human existence remains incomplete. Bhajan connects consciousness to oneness. Concentration returns through prayer. Bhajan releases all tensions of the day. Tiredness vanishes through bhajan and prayer. Nighttime … read more »
Drops go back to the ocean
The mind's flow determines spiritual progress.A guru sent a disciple to purchase oil with one paisa. The merchant filled the vessel yet oil remained. The merchant doubted the disciple's sanity. Upon return, the guru questioned the small amount. The disciple claimed … read more »
Kundalini and bhramari pranayama
The human system is a map of energy, with the chakras and their petals corresponding to the letters of language.The fifty-two petals of the chakras align with the fifty-two letters of the Sanskrit alphabet. This connection reveals language as a divine structure within the body. The mother tongue holds primacy, as the first sound comes … read more »
The Human Dharma
The human life is a vehicle to realize the soul and reach the divine source.This body is a temporary conveyance like a train; we leave it at our destination. In this age, fundamental relationships and purity are forgotten, as seen when parents are discarded. Humans consume animal bodies yet ritualistically … read more »
Yoga and Bhramari Pranayama
The inner light of practice is found through consistent yoga and pranayama.Asana purifies the body, while pranayama awakens the internal power of prana. This life force is inseparable from the jiva, or individual soul. One specific technique is Brahmari pranayama. It involves closing the ears and listening … read more »
Our life is like a football
The path of purification leads the self to its divine destination.The five elements of the body are purified through practices like bhajan, which channels spiritual power through every nerve and thought. The human brain possesses immense capacity, yet it must be guided from dry intellect toward … read more »
Fullmoon satsang on Holi with bhajans
The festival of Holi reveals the supremacy of the Guru’s grace and the victory of devotion over evil.The Guru is the superpower in the material world. No act should be performed without the Guru’s permission. If the Guru wishes to act, everything is attained. Holy Guruji alone is sufficient. The dust of the … read more »
Shiva is the light
The eternal dharma reveals the interconnectedness of all life.Every creature possesses a soul and feels pain, no matter how small. A tiny fly approaches and flees, sensing danger, showing it understands survival. The ocean, vast and teeming, holds more life than land, and water … read more »
Do not eat meat
Evening prayer brings teachings on yoga and compassion, emphasizing dietary discipline and protection of all beings.Yoga is the science of humans, given by God. God commanded to give everything and follow divine instruction. God did not permit eating animal meat. Humans are provided different nourishment. The corona waves passed and many … read more »
Guru is only one
The Guru, mantra, and spiritual practice are essential in Kali Yuga.This age is marked by anger and disease globally. Those following a sattvic diet and yoga practice remained healthy, as research shows. The science of yoga provides protection. Mantra practice is paramount, and the mantra given … read more »
Bhajan singing in the Jadan Ashram
The promise to the divine must be fulfilled.A vow made to the Guru and the Lord is an absolute commitment that defines the spiritual path. This promise is the essence of devotion and the means to liberation. The devotee's role is to uphold … read more »
Maha Shivaratri satsang
Yoga is union with the divine through unwavering devotion.Shiva embodies liberation, formless and all-pervasive. He is the root of the sacred syllable Om. He transcends the three states and the three gunas. He is the substratum of the cosmos. His throat is stained blue … read more »
Blessings from the Kumbha Mela
A pilgrimage reveals the divine within and around us.A journey to the Kumbh Melā offers a profound experience of high vibration and collective spirituality. Witnessing the procession of saints and connecting with thousands of devotees creates a beautiful exchange of energy and blessings. Bathing … read more »
Kumbha Mela 2021
The essence of devotion is the continuous flow of consciousness toward the divine feet.All Vedas and scriptures ultimately speak only of that Name. The Guru is the boat to cross the ocean of illusion. The Lord, an ocean of grace, takes human form for the sake of the world. … read more »
In the service of Gurudev
A heart's plea for grace to make life meaningful and for transformation into a selfless lover.The mind does not know what to do, creating nothing of its own. Life is spent in worldly attachments, day and night seeking personal gain, enduring sorrow for pleasure. The plea is for such compassion that … read more »
Yoga comes from God Shiva
The corona is like a snake that strikes during rest, exhaling poison.The five sheaths structure human consciousness. Annamaya is the food body. Prāṇamaya is the life force. Manomaya is the mind, which moves faster than light. Desires lodge in the mind and surface in dreams. The ice … read more »
In the end everything will be counted
Yoga is a science for human well-being.Observing practitioners during the pandemic revealed that those maintaining a vegetarian lifestyle within a specific community were largely unaffected, unlike many general yoga practitioners. This points to lifestyle's role in health. Yoga's techniques, like Brahmari Prāṇāyāma, … read more »
The Song of This Sacred Land
The sacred land and its spiritual essence are the theme.This land's language and song are profoundly beautiful. The water here is the Āhavik River. India is India, and its sages and seers are the country, like the Himalayas. Śiva has created everything and resides within … read more »
Love animals, vegetation and Earth
The onset of a powerful Kali Yuga brings global suffering, primarily due to human actions.Humans torture and consume other creatures, causing widespread disease and imbalance. This pandemic particularly affects those who are not sattvic. The entire Earth, our mother, is suffering from human cruelty and chemical interference. In this age, … read more »
Try to live in a natural way
Satsa g and disciplined living are foundations for spiritual and physical well-being.An eight-month Anuṣṭhāna was completed, a period of residence with daily satsa g and spiritual practice. This occurred at a Sattva āśram, a pure place established for decades where many have come to practice. The holiness … read more »
The Human Path: Family, Culture, and Daily Yoga
The human path integrates family, culture, and daily spiritual practice.Recent times brought families physically together, revealing a prior separation as children moved away for study and work, leading to a loss of cultural continuity. Modern life further separates parents from children, who are often left … read more »
Hatha yoga kriyas
Haṭha Yoga consists of six purification techniques, not merely postures.These kriyās use water, air, and fire to purify the physical body and the five kośas, allowing the inner light to shine. The goal is to balance the two main forces, Iḍā and Pi galā, uniting … read more »
Yoga is not complete without Guru
Yoga is now widespread, but a misconception has arisen that it is only āsanas and prāṇāyāma.In focusing solely on these, many have lost sight of their true purpose, practicing something akin to acrobatics instead. This acrobatic display is not yoga. True yoga connects body, mind, and spirit to the cosmic. Many … read more »
The sound of Bhramari is always with us
The Supreme Reality is the form of sound, Nādarūpa Parabrahma.All existence emerges from this primal vibration. The universe itself is this sound. Our own essence is a resonance of it, which is also the Guru. This sound creates all form. We engage with this through … read more »
Purify your body
Yoga is one, with many branches from a single root.Purification of the body is the essential first step, known as Hatha Yoga. This is not merely postures but constant cleansing. Techniques like neti cleanse the nostrils, while practices like Śa kha Prakṣālana purify the stomach. … read more »
The Roots of Destiny and the Vajranāḍī
The Vajranāḍī is the foundational root from which life unfolds, like a tree dependent on its hidden roots.Shallow roots cannot withstand storms, while deep, searching roots ensure strength and sustenance. Destiny is written at birth by Vidhātā, an inescapable power. A story illustrates this: despite a king's efforts to arrange a grand marriage … read more »
Follow your human dharma
The human purpose is to follow dharma, the path of good, and avoid adharma, the path of evil.Dharma means causing no harm to any creature, including not killing for food. Adharma begins with harmful speech and actions, leading to the cycle of violence where creatures devour each other. Humans are meant to be … read more »
Everything is within ourselves
Awakening arises from within, yet guidance reveals it.Practice is the inner science, not external. Many remain asleep within the body. A teacher awakens this latent knowledge. All potential exists within the human form, but mastery requires time and instruction. For instance, one may … read more »
Bhramari practising and meditation
Bhramarī Prāṇāyāma is practiced before meditation to create resonance.The technique moves vibration through the body and chakras, harmonizing the nervous system and concentration. First method: close ears with thumbs, place fingers on temples, keep lips closed and teeth relaxed. Move thumbs rhythmically inward and … read more »
Feel the confidence and God will help
Confidence is the thread that holds our spiritual life together.Begin and end each day by turning inward, surrendering all actions to the divine. This surrender brings peace and freedom from fear, for one knows the indwelling Self can never be taken away. Confidence is not … read more »
There is God in your instruments
The human life is for spiritual practice to realize the divine within.Practice brings harmony to the family and peace to the individual. Perform daily rituals, remember the divine name, and live with gratitude. This life may be the final opportunity to complete one's purpose and attain the … read more »
Practising bhramari pranayama techniques
Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma is a practice for balance and deep release from tension.We have focused on this practice. Several techniques are given. One uses the index fingers with elbows at shoulder height. Another involves thumbs in the ears with fingers on the temples. The teeth are either pressed … read more »
We should control ourselves
Yoga encompasses many paths, not merely postures or breath.The desire to practice must arise from within, never from force. God grants immense knowledge and freedom to choose, yet certain boundaries exist. Choosing negativity leads one away; choosing goodness aligns with the cosmic. Many yogis … read more »
Do something good
The human journey is a progression toward cosmic consciousness, a long path where each step is significant.All creatures strive to reach the human stage, which is a fortunate birth. The unique human gift is the capacity for complex language and a developed brain, a cosmos within which divinity can be found. However, … read more »
The Practice and Significance of Brahmari Prānāyāma
Brahmari Prānāyāma is a profound practice for inner balance and sound vibration.This practice involves specific techniques with the lips closed. First, place index fingers gently in the ears with teeth together. A second technique relaxes the teeth slightly apart. The sound and vibration originate from the navel … read more »
Keep your heart and turn towards the Cosmic
A universal prayer and the practice of Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma are offered for global peace and spiritual unity.The world faces widespread difficulty, yet all paths lead to the supreme cosmic Self. Yoga is an ancient science beyond physical exercise, encompassing the divine soul. Humanity must remember its shared origin, like a single seed … read more »
Bhramari and bhramari pranayama
Brahmari Pranayama balances the nervous system and refines the voice.This practice is derived from the bee known as Brahmari. The female bee constructs a nest with intricate passages. She captures a specific worm and places it inside. She nourishes it until it develops wings and … read more »
Bhramari pranayama can help against many problems
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.In reality, yoga is one but it has many branches and names. Yogis usually gave the names of animals to the positures because they don't want to come back to the world in the body of … read more »
God takes care of everything
The divine support is ever-present, regardless of human recognition.Many have turned to spiritual practice, seeking more than physical techniques. Yoga encompasses the entire path outlined in scriptures like the Bhagavad Gītā. In times of difficulty, people instinctively turn towards a higher power. This power … read more »
The Guru will never die
The many forms of yoga are a beautiful garden of diverse flowers, all leading to the same truth.All teachers and techniques are valuable parts of one whole, like different children of the same parents. Harmony among all paths is essential; we must unite in Satya Yoga. The Guru's blessings are eternal, transcending the … read more »
Gurudev is the servant of everyone
Humility recognizes divine provision over personal pride.God feeds all creatures, from the elephant to the ant. Human effort is acknowledged, but the source is divine. Spiritual practice requires full immersion in the guru's grace, like entering an ocean, not merely testing the … read more »
Gurudev is always with you
God's presence is a constant companion through all of life's changing paths.Nature displays God's endless blessings through shifting seasons and beauty, which we absorb in meditation. In that inner temple, we invite God to awaken within our consciousness. This meditation brings a profound joy, where the Guru's … read more »
Miracles are in our service
The grace of the Guru manifests through selfless service and faith, not the pursuit of miracles.A true teacher serves all without distinction. After a gathering, the teacher ensured latecomers were fed first, personally serving them sweet food. In another instance, a small amount of food was made to feed hundreds after … read more »
Be kind to all creatures
The holy seat and the well-digger teach humility and steadfastness.In every tradition, a holy chair symbolizes spiritual authority. The one who sits there must not claim to be higher. True spirituality begins with love for all beings, protecting animals, not killing. Physical activities and yoga … read more »
There is nothing higher than the Guru
The Guru principle is supreme, greater than all divine forms.Even Rāma and Kṛṣṇa bowed to their gurus. God is one, present in every particle. Yet, to know this, a guru is essential. The guru is not merely a physical body but the living principle of … read more »
The real Human
The unity of all life encompasses every soul, from the largest creature to the invisible microbe.Different cultures and landscapes exist, yet all life is interconnected. Yoga practices like āsana are not enough; one must elevate other lives by becoming lower in oneself. The earth is entirely living, full of unseen beings. … read more »