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The spiritual frame of our days
A discourse on the spiritual and practical significance of the Sandhyā rituals at dawn and dusk."Sandhyā means connection. It refers to the juncture when the sun sets and night arrives—the joining of day and night." "In Brahma Muhūrta, all good things happen. If you let it pass, it is not good... … read more »
Prayer for peace
An evening address on silent prayer and global healing during a pandemic."Today's prayer was that mauna praṭhanā... inwardly, with folded hands, we were praying, connecting with our inner sound." "We are not thinking only of one religion's prayer. All religions should join together, and we should all … read more »
We are all equal in oneness
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Our parampara is originated from the Satya Yuga. Alakhpuriji's cave is very high in the Himalayas. We can go there only slowly because of the high. Devpuriji's cave is higher than Alakpuriji's cave. Devpuriji had many … read more »
Be happy be good
A closing address and prayer session at a spiritual seminar."For one week, we were very comfortable, very relaxed, and we had immense spiritual development and spiritual talks." "What you have learned now, after a long time, it will come inside... You cannot say, 'Finally, I … read more »
The Vajra Nadi
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Vajra nadi is giving power, energy, and balance like roots are doing for trees. Pranayam is balancing with our breath. Vajra nadi supports the brain. We are practicing yoga for good health, for that please use … read more »
Learn to cook and eat at home
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.To sing ragas has the proper time of the day. Seva is important in every religion. Spices are very important for our body. Ajurveda comes from India, but many Indians eat meat now. For meditation, we … read more »
Keep your promises
A satsang discourse on the power of vows (sa kalpa) and spiritual surrender, framed by the astrological influence of Saturn (Śani)."Śani brings more darkness. One day, his Gurujī said to him, 'Śani, do not attack me.' Śani replied, 'Gurudev, I cannot change anything.'" "When we make a promise, we have to follow it... Therefore, we should … read more »
Visiting Alakpuriji's cave
A spiritual discourse reflecting on the sacred Himalayan cave of Alakpurījī and the path of yoga."People were protecting and protecting from the enemies. And so Alakpurījī’s cave is a big rock. And it had no door. All the ṛṣis there did not build any doors." "When we meditate, or we say, … read more »
Our heart knows the path
A spiritual discourse on finding the inner path and the role of guidance."Our path, the yogic path—I would say a yogī means all, it does not matter from which countries, religions, or techniques; they all have good things." "The path is within your heart. In my heart, and … read more »
Doctors and yogis are similar
An evening satsang on the unity of spiritual practice, using the analogy of medical care."A doctor will not say, 'If you have been eating meat, I will not give you treatment.'" "Maybe more so, it doesn't matter which guru, which yoga center, or which yoga teachers; it is the same … read more »
What does real yoga mean?
An evening satsang on integrating yoga into daily life and the spiritual path of a yogī."Yoga in daily life, so that this is a practice for everyone, every day, why? For our good health... a happy life, a healthy life, a good life, a long life." "So go to the yogī. … read more »
Try to be innocent
A spiritual discourse on the path of yoga and meditation."Similarly, we all, in different ways, are returning to oneness. That is yoga. That is the path of our Self merging into the One." "In your meditation, how do we meditate? We guide energy up through … read more »
Be within thyself
An evening satsang on turning inward for spiritual realization."It came that if you are doing and looking outside, it is like in winter when the leaves of the trees are falling down. It is not for you, so go within thyself." "Meditation is not … read more »
Yoga is endless
A spiritual discourse on the infinite nature of yoga and the self's journey."Yoga is not only what we always think: exercises, prāṇāyāmas, etc. Each and every breath in our body is a yoga." "Holy Gurujī said, 'If you want to meditate, and if you want to liberate for … read more »
Advice for the education of children
A satsang discourse on parenting, education, and foundational values for children."Bhagavānśrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī said that the knowledge—education—first comes from mother and father." "One parent, whether mother or father, should be with the child at home." The lecturer addresses the assembly, emphasizing the irreplaceable role of … read more »
We don't know our destiny
A spiritual discourse on destiny, divine presence, and the human journey."God is everywhere. In each and every cell in our body, and in every creature, is God." "Destiny is there, and so many times, your destiny will be, can turn back again." The lecturer leads a … read more »
We are eternal
An evening satsang on spiritual oneness and the guru-disciple relationship."For only a certain time do we think in terms of 'mine,' 'yours,' and 'theirs.' And then, my dears, that will go away." "It is like rain falling. There are many drops... But they come together, … read more »
Save your health in every way
A satsang message on health, yoga practice, and commemorating a spiritual teacher during the pandemic."I pledge to all people, all sisters and brothers, that we should all remain in peace and harmony." "In the Yoga in Daily Life, I have given instructions to all people... Every day, practice yoga. That’s … read more »
This is the time to work on our inner self
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Human work very hard nowadays. We human do vary many good things for the world. We make very good roads but at the same time, we destroy the environment. We should work on ourselves also so … read more »
The Flame of the Life
A spiritual discourse on the inner flame of life and states of consciousness."Blind people, they are getting through the voice... And their voice, in their voice and vibration, the blind creature and humans are feeling in the heart and in the nābhi. There is a beautiful light in … read more »
The Divine Union of Śiva and Śakti
A spiritual discourse on the divine principles of Śiva and Śakti during Navarātri."This technology is very great. We are very thankful to all scientists and people who are doing such work. I am able to talk to everyone in the world." "In our scriptures, books, and Vedas, the … read more »
Let be as it is
An evening satsang reflecting on the nature of the soul, death, and liberation."Still, all this in the body does not feel happiness." "Suffering is only in the body. We have to suffer, and that is it, but we shall do our best and always pray to God." Swami … read more »
Opening of inner eyes
A spiritual discourse on the inner light and the practice of trāṭaka."Our soul, our ātmā, comes into our body from the cosmic energies. It is like water from the ocean that rises to become clouds, and from the clouds, dripping water falls to the earth and flows … read more »
Tratak and the inner meditation
A spiritual discourse on the inner practice of Trāṭaka within Haṭha Yoga."Almost all yoga practitioners do inner Trāṭaka without knowing it." "How will you learn this inner Trāṭaka? It is not one day, not one month, not one year." Swami Madhavanandaji Bhagavan leads a satsang on the … read more »
Helpful techniques for our eyes
A satsang on the practice of Trāṭaka (steady gazing) and eye care within yoga."Generally, people with good eyesight can practice Trāṭaka, both the young and the elderly. It is good that we do so." "Begin with just five seconds of gazing, followed by five minutes with the eyes closed. … read more »
Try to become a real Yogi
A global spiritual address on yoga, compassion, and universal responsibility during a time of pandemic."Yoga is not only āsanas and prāṇāyāmas. Yes, this is gymnastics." "We should not think it [the pandemic] is no more. We must, for a long time still, give protection to our whole family, our neighbors, … read more »
Prayer is the first step to the Cosmic Self
A satsang discourse on the universal importance of prayer, reverence, and spiritual lineage."Everybody always takes time to worship and offer prayers. We live and remain through the grace of such great saints, gods, prayers, temples, and churches." "Therefore, it is said: 'Guru is Brahmā, Guru is Viṣṇu, Guru … read more »
Yoga is for all creatures
A spiritual discourse on the universal journey of the self through yoga."From the little child, or the embryo in the mother’s body, from that time begins our journey further toward the Supreme Cosmic One." "Therefore, Holī Gurujī said, 'One in all and all in one.' In this … read more »
The work of Hatha Yoga
A satsang discourse on the nature and purpose of Haṭha Yoga."Haṭha Yoga is the purification of our body, mind, and ātmā. These three are what constitute Haṭha Yoga." "Therefore, in our bhajans, Bhagavān Mahāprabhujī said, 'Hata chod.' This hata means negative things. All fighting, this and … read more »
Yoga and Shiva Bhagawan
A spiritual discourse on Haṭha Yoga, Śiva, and sacred living."Yoga is for the whole world. It is a connection from the earth to the Sūrya, and from the Sūrya to the Cosmic Self." "Śiva is in each and every cell of our body; He is … read more »
Meaning of Yoga and Hatha Yoga
A satsang on the essence of yoga and the necessity of a living master."Yoga is not only āsana and prāṇāyāma; it is many, many things more beyond." "Haṭha yoga, or any kind of yoga, requires a minimum of about six, seven, or eight years. Then you come to know … read more »
How to practice Tratak
A spiritual discourse on the practice and power of Trāṭak, or focused gazing."Trāṭak means gazing on one point. Gazing on one point to know how our eyesight is." "Trāṭak is so powerful... That is the power of the Trāṭak; it is the greatest." The lecturer addresses practitioners, explaining … read more »
Hatha Yoga and Kapalabathi
An online satsang on the definition and practice of Haṭha Yoga."Haṭha Yoga is Anuśāsanam. The first practice is to begin immediately. 'Ata' means just now—not tomorrow, not in an hour, but immediately." "Kapālabhāti is a very powerful prāṇāyāma technique, which is why it is called Haṭha … read more »
Sanka Prakshalana
A detailed instructional talk on the Haṭha Yoga cleansing technique of Śa kha Prakṣālana."It requires about three to four liters of water. It should be a little more than body temperature, warm water, with salt inside." "After that, from Śa kha Prakṣālana, you take water without salt—a pot of … read more »
Practice well
A discourse on Haṭha Yoga practice and the ideal of the true yogī."A Hatha yogī, he will not take when I give him... He doesn't want anything, no money, nothing." "Yoga is the greatest. And in that Hatha Yoga, Hatha Yoga is the best." Swami Ji teaches a … read more »
Sattvic food and healthy body
A satsang on integrating yoga and spirituality into daily life, focusing on health and cleansing practices."God said, Bhagavān Kṛṣṇa said that everything is within you. Your ātmā, your soul, your consciousness, everything is in us, and therefore we shall take care of our living God." "Our body is our temple, and … read more »
It is time to help others
A spiritual address on compassion and unity during the COVID-19 pandemic."Meditation is good, prayer is great, but what is needed just now? To help—that is the biggest and greatest act." "We should not say 'this God' or 'that God' or 'this religion.' No. We should give … read more »
How can we go towards the Cosmic Self
A spiritual discourse on the essence of mantra and foundational practices."While practicing yoga in life, this Sarvahitāsana gives harmony in the body, peace in our mind, and happiness in our heart." "What is a mantra? And it is so simple, very simple, but very strong. Strong … read more »
Try to know what we should do
An evening satsang on the soul's journey and human responsibility."Life in which the soul—the soul cannot say yes or no. It is coming like a bird in a nest, sitting in the nest. In the morning it will fly out." "Our soul is the same, … read more »
How to practice neti and dhauti?
A satsang on yoga philosophy and practice, emphasizing tradition and technique."Eko brahma dvitīya nāsti. Ek means only one. Ekobrahma: only the Brahman." "In your place, you have one path. And that you are practicing—go ahead on your path of yoga, which is given to us by … read more »
Keep your body healthy
A spiritual discourse on the divine purpose of humanity and the yogic path to purification."God has given us the understanding that you are my part. 'All are my children,' God said." "Yoga means one. It is the humans and God. It is space and the conscious. There is coming all … read more »
How to purify ourselves
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, purification, and social awareness."If we light a candle, automatically the darkness goes away. Similarly, we shall awaken the light within us, and the darkness will go." "Prāṇāyāma is very great and the best... but it can also harm either … read more »
The beauty of a tree
An evening satsang featuring a spiritual discourse using the metaphor of a tree."A great saint spoke of this, and Mahāprabhujī also told about it. Gurujī said to me that a big tree and humans are the same." "No one can burn me, no one can destroy me. I … read more »
We are full of the divinity
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.oga is the same for everybody. Yoga in Daily Life is great and systematic. Sarva Hitta means: good for everyone it was made in Czech. You all are great, give good things to people, not negative … read more »
We need a Guru
A satsang discourse on the necessity of a guru within the yoga tradition."Yoga is perfected when we perform good karma. This is written extensively in Śrī Bhagavad Gītā." "Guru kṛpā hi kevalam—when the kṛpā of the Gurudeva, the blessings of the Gurudeva, that is the greatest." A spiritual … read more »
Be the Lion
A welcome address and spiritual discourse to devotees from Croatia."You have come here to Slovenia. My God, you can see how far you have journeyed." "Holy Gurujī said that one disciple goes… 'Then bring prasāda.' ...'Bring the lion and put it in front of me, … read more »
How and where can we find God?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.There are two kinds of knowledge worldly and spiritual. In Sanathana Dharma there is a living Guru. There is God in every creature. There are five elements in our body as far as five koshas. Yoga … read more »
We are under the protection
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.We are human, we should be brothers and sisters. We should be happy that at least we have a shelter and we can be peaceful in our house. We are all devotees of Gurudev. Become a … read more »
Religion must be living
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska vas, Slovenia.How does trinity appear in the prayer mudra. I am in the cosmos and the cosmos is in me. Folded hands mean you and me are one. We always greet God with respect. We don't know … read more »
Do not be afraid
A spiritual discourse offering guidance for navigating the Kali Yuga."We know that we make many mistakes. We know we don’t do mistakes. We don’t know what is good and what is bad, but you know, Bhagavān, God, you know." "If someone gives a slap on … read more »