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Guru Bhakti and Guru Mahima
The glory of the Guru and Satsa g is paramount.The Guru is identical to God. Divine incarnations manifest to protect righteousness and re-establish Dharma. The Guru removes the disciple's ignorance and bestows divine light. Satsa g is the company of truth. It acts as a … read more »
Practice according to your path
Yoga is the practice of union and the honoring of the guru.Yoga Day is marked on June 21st, introduced by Prime Minister Modi. Yoga means union, a coming together of elements. The body is a yoga of diverse components requiring health. Unity arises from integrating physical, mental, … read more »
Different Paths of Yoga
The one path of yoga integrates all practices into a singular journey toward the Self.Many paths exist, but the essence is one. True bhakti is not mere ritual; it is selfless service to all life, recognizing the divine within every creature. Humans have passed through countless lives, but the past … read more »
Nabhi is Like a Seed
The path of prāṇa and the seven sages is revealed through the guru's grace, not dry knowledge.True understanding flows from the bindu as nectar into the nāḍīs. Many seek truth through religion, like searching for water behind a rock, yet the living God is found within. The jīva is a drop from … read more »
Sleeping of a Yogi
Yogī Janakī Yoga Nidrā is the rare yogi’s awakened sleep, a state beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.Yoga Nidrā arises when a yogi is free of tension, anger, and tiredness. In that sleep, waking, dreaming, and deep sleep merge into oneness. The body rests, yet inner awareness remains fully awake. Such a yogi … read more »
Rishis
Every day holds spiritual significance, and discipline is the foundation of practice.Specific days within a month are designated for worship. Fasting purifies the body and allows it to tap into cosmic energy. Worship acknowledges the divine presence from the very origin of life. The science of Jyotiṣa … read more »
Life is Soul
The essence of devotion is found in following the Guru's words, which brings peace and harmony.The lineage originates from Alakh Purījī, who is inseparable from Śiva. One should not speak or chant excessively. A story tells of a Brahmin who constantly chanted God's name and a farmer who worked and remembered … read more »
We are all Brahman
The Mantra of Purification and the Four Stages of Life Spiritual knowledge arises through Guru’s grace, realized within the disciple.The Saptarṣis, the seven stars, embody Sanātana Dharma, which teaches love and protection for all creatures, not eating them. Vegetation too has value; every plant serves a purpose, as a disciple of Cārakya discovered. The path … read more »
Union with the Ocean
Everything is within us.Everything we have is within our self, even the body. All beauty and blessings come from within. When we receive a message, it goes inside and then we give it out from within. Thus, all expression … read more »
Awareness leads to a great result
Awareness is the first step to achievement, manifesting in three states: Jagrata, Suṣupta, and Svapna.These states are connected like beads on a rudrākṣa mālā. The mālā has 108 beads plus a Sumeru bead, representing the peak. The number 108 reduces to nine, the fundamental number in spiritual counting, mirroring the … read more »
We need purification
Purification is essential for spiritual progress, as an unpurified life yields no lasting fruit.Every spoken word fills one's being with energy. True practitioners possess peace, harmony, understanding, and love, irrespective of their life status. Chanting connects one to divine energy, yet the mind must be cleansed of ego and … read more »
We are worshipping the living God
The essence of being human is living in harmony with all life.Humans currently face many disturbances, but most sincerely desire peace. To create harmony, one must practice humility and non-reaction, as taught by turning the other cheek. This principle extends to all creatures, as every being feels … read more »
The best ways of learning
The essence of bhajan is concentration, meditation, and devotion.Bhajan is a resonant, collective listening. One form is the Doha, a two-line question and answer, ideal for spiritual learning. Other forms include drama and storytelling, which impart unforgettable knowledge from a young age. True learning … read more »
The Jiva and the Universe
The cosmic balance: from self to creation.Humans have many thoughts but do not know who they are. No complete answer exists for where one comes from or where one goes. The mind cannot be fully explained by science. Yet the mind travels … read more »
Examples of yogic power and awareness
The teaching is One in All and All in One.Only one Holy Gurujī exists, Satguru Swami Mādhavānandajī. Yogic power is not limited to India; in Czechoslovakia, a yogi named Dritikkal instantly healed a cut by placing his hand over it. In daily life, the driver … read more »
A good education is important
Discipline and care for shared property are essential spiritual practices.Negligence and littering, especially with plastic that harms animals, show a lack of respect and responsibility. Teachers, drivers, and students must be accountable for maintaining vehicles and facilities. Cleanliness reflects inner discipline. Learning extends beyond books … read more »
Sandhya is the time for spirituality
Sandhyā is the sacred meeting point, connecting light and darkness, form and the formless.This junction is essential for all life, as creatures and plants depend on the cycles of day and night. The practice of Sandhyā is a form of worship where one cultivates purity, avoiding negativity. Human spirituality … read more »
The joy of Bhajans
The spiritual discourse addresses the emptiness of the bowl of divine love and the means to fill it.The devotee cries out, asking why the bowl of love remains empty. The divine court holds no deficiency. All who arrived at that door received everything. No one departed empty-handed. Saints like Mira, Narsi, Kabir and … read more »
The teaching of the Saints
Detachment and the power of siddhis are taught through two stories.Guru Nanak gave a needle to a wealthy merchant. He asked him to keep it safe until next meeting. The wife warned of the Guru’s possible death and the karmic debt. The merchant rushed to return … read more »
The Essence of Life and the Path Within
The nature of life and its five sheaths is a profound mystery.Life is a beautiful miracle of creation that remains largely unknown. The earth itself is a living entity from which all creatures emerge. Yogic teachings describe human existence through the five sheaths and the five elements. … read more »
Removing the negative thoughts
Purify the mind through surrender and return to the ocean within.Reflect on daily activities: negativity from others enters consciousness, backbiting and negative thoughts arise. These affect the nervous system, then settle into heart, kidneys, liver. Birds release tensions by singing, the ocean by rising and falling. … read more »
Remembering Mataji Swami Ma Yog Shakti
The path of devotion and the mystery of destiny are examined through life, death, and spiritual discipline.True devotion requires giving one's entire being to the goal of reaching Brahman. Heaven and hell, known as Svarga and Naraka, are not eternal states but temporary experiences within the cycle of rebirth. Human consciousness, distinguished … read more »
Swara Yoga and the Brain
The spiritual path requires discipline and purity, not competition or pride.True greatness never announces itself. The foundational yoga of Patañjali begins with discipline, Atha yoga anuśāsanam. This practice is for holistic health, not physical competition. A primary obstacle is laziness and improper sleep. The brain requires … read more »
Body is important
The inquiry of yoga is the inquiry into the true self.Yoga is not merely physical postures but a deep exploration of consciousness. The body is composed of the five elements: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements do not die; they merely merge back into … read more »
Bhajans are Divine
The dark moon marks the final milestone for humanity's spiritual journey.Tomorrow is amavasya, the dark moon night, followed by the new moon. The moon is nearest to Earth and exerts effects. Some see the moon as a stone, others as divine. Yet its influence now touches … read more »
The Bliss of Bhajans
Kriyā yoga is the path to divine consciousness through mindful action and awareness of the five tattvas.All activity is kriyā—walking, eating, working, even sleeping. The body is the Annamaya Kośa, where thoughts and desires arise. Walking is a divine act that energizes every cell, bringing vitality. In nature, birds sing in harmony, … read more »
Discipline and Disciple
Yoga is the path from darkness to light, a union of body, mind, and spirit.The physical body is the essential vehicle; without it, nothing can be achieved. Yoga is not merely exercise but a science for the entire being. It originates from Śiva, who manifested in meditation. The practice is … read more »
Jivatma, Atma, Paramatma
The inner marriage is the union of the soul with the Supreme through yoga and chakra awakening.The soul, jīvātmā, passes through countless births before attaining human form. Even in human life, separation remains until union with Paramātmā occurs. This union is like a drop of water held in the palm, separate from … read more »
Knowledge is Endless
Knowledge is an eternal flow, without end, known as Sarasvatī.Sarasvatī brings positive understanding, peace, harmony, and vidyā. Vidyā springs forth endlessly in consciousness, not merely from past study. Stopping learning means being lost; one continues like flowing oil. Memory connects past, present, and future, and … read more »
The love of animals
Mantra chanting brings peace and harmony, transcending language barriers.Chanting mantra first, in any language, generates profound peace and harmony. Speech arises from vocal cords, yet "Om" or "Arihom" expresses the same divine reality. Sacred rivers like Ga gā and Yamunā flow from Brahmaloka as … read more »
Prayer and Bhajans
A meditation on oneness with the Guru lineage and the divine.We make praṇām and mantra in this āśram. Feel each cell, hair, heartbeat, breath. Dedicate them to God, Gurudev, and the lineage. We are connected with this Guru Paramparā. Our saints are aware we are His … read more »
The guidance for us is Gurudev
The only path is grace of the Guru, and the inner self is the true guru.Mantras are for all who suffer. Surrender to Gurudev. Holy Guruji’s words are truth and power. People often demand harmful things, yet he blesses. Guru’s grace alone is essential. The body is a network beyond imagination. … read more »
Performing puja at home
The true temple resides within, ever open through genuine devotion.When outer temples close, the home becomes sacred space if worship is heartfelt. Continuous inner awareness of the divine brings oneness with God. Many visit temples only in times of need, pleading for help without surrender. … read more »
Living a human life
The eternal source of knowledge is found in the ancient Vedas and the path of work.This wisdom originates from the Himalayas, given by sages since the beginning of time. The Vedas and Upanishads contain the complete science of life, defining what a human should and should not do. Humans emerged from … read more »
The power of the mantras
The discourse centers on non-violence as the highest spiritual duty and the power of a divine mantra to alleviate suffering.The vibration of sacred hymns from great saints like Ādiguru Śa karācārya resonates through modern technology. Closing the eyes and meditating, one feels the presence of these saints within. Human beings possess immense greatness, but negative … read more »
The mantra RAM
Invoke peace through the divine name and the inner journey.The resonance of Rāma's name moves energy from the navel to the heart, to the throat, and upward to the crown, bringing peace to one's entire universe, home, and all beings within it. This peace must … read more »
The importance of the traditions
Satsa g is the true path, more vital than pilgrimage to holy rivers.Today is Guru Pūrṇimā, also honoring Buddha's enlightenment. Various faiths maintain holy days and disciplines, though adherence often falters. True devotion requires unwavering resolve, not merely calling upon deities in distress. Intellect is the divine gift … read more »
The Story of Sri Pukraji Maharaj
True devotion arises from the heart, not from scholarship or possessions.A disciple's sincere prayer, born from inner experience, holds great power. The Guru's grace provides everything needed for the devotee's life and spiritual progress, often in unexpected ways. Formal education is not a prerequisite for divine … read more »
One in All and All in One
The power of Om and the guru’s grace is the path to light and liberation.Faith is a powerful energy. The Om Prabhu mantra, given by Gurudev and Mahaprabhuji, is supreme. Om is eternal, bringing light and peace. Om Prabhu Deep Niranjan means pure light that removes all suffering. It is … read more »
Yoga Sadhana
Sādhanā is the essential science for returning to the divine self.Yoga is not for material gain but for cosmic union. This practice requires dedicated effort, not mere discussion. Many approach spiritual life with worldly attachments, but only those who sit and practice sincerely remain. The true … read more »
Origin of the Spiritual Science
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.There are many-many technics like Kriya Shakti, Pranayama. Value of these sometimes forgotten. True stories about the mountains of the Himalayas. Some Rishis are transferring this knowledge into the present. Performing pujas, following ceremonies, is not … read more »
Blessing of the Saints
The essence of yoga extends beyond the self to the preservation of life.Some saints simply radiate peace, residing in huts or caves. Human activity now destroys the mountains and rocks that are our life, drilling deep and cutting them away. Rivers that once flowed from these rocks are … read more »
Nature of a Sadhu
Compassion is the essential root of spiritual life and practice.The true self is of the nature of pure consciousness and bliss, beyond all dualities and attributes. Service and meditation upon the guru's grace are the supreme support for liberation from karma. Sattvic thoughts and devotion … read more »
Think over your wish
In Kali Yuga, humanity chases prosperity and wealth, forgetting all is transient.We enter this world with closed fists and depart with open hands, leaving everything behind. Even powerful beings and deities are not permanent. A story illustrates this: a demon sought immortality and a power to burn … read more »
Bindu Chakra
The Bindu Chakra and the disciple's path are examined.The Bhrāmarī Bindu is a focal point, located on the head and associated with the navel. There are three types of disciples, likened to worms. The first abandons the path quickly. The second is inconsistent, coming … read more »
Devotion to Gurudev
The power lies in constant remembrance of the Satguru.This devotion transforms one's life. Our Gurudev embodied this remembrance, repeating his mantra for eighteen conscious hours daily, even in sleep. Such devotion manifests as an inner light, which I witnessed. True devotees, like Mīrābāī, hold … read more »
Prana, life and Soul
The nature of prāṇa, jīva, and the body is examined.The physical body is a temporary instrument, yet necessary for any spiritual practice. Medical science searches within the body but cannot locate the soul. Prāṇa is the vital life force; if prāṇa is present, life is … read more »
Beauty is in our Hearts
The yoga of resonance is the return to the nest of being.Beauty is perceived through the heart. The path of yoga follows the guru, beyond titles. In this age, families scatter while birds return to nests at dusk. Animals and birds chant in their tongue, but humans … read more »
The importance of Guru Parampara
Prayer is a universal path connecting all cultures through the Guru Paramparā, the lineage of spiritual masters.Bhaktas and spiritual practices exist in every country, from Brazil to Australia, each with its own language and customs for prayer. The essence is not the external form but the prayer from the heart. Different traditions, … read more »
Help comes from the Heart
The essence of spiritual practice is Guru's grace and devotional song.The Guru's word is the root of real knowledge, while all else is merely external. The divine flower, Pushpa, represents beauty and happiness that grows from a tiny seed; its vitality depends on proper care and … read more »