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The Living Planet
The question of how to live long is misplaced; we should ask if we have truly served the Earth, our Mother, who embodies the principle of sustainability.True sustainability is the self-regenerating system of the God-made world, not the limited, man-made concepts like the "green economy," which often destroys nature for profit. Our bodies, like the Earth designed by the cosmic engineer Viśvakarmā, … read more »
Yoga Nidra: theory and practice
True greatness is never self-proclaimed; it is recognized by others.A great person does not glorify themselves with titles. God does not demand to be called God. If someone declares their own greatness, it reveals their nature. A diamond does not announce its value; we perceive … read more »
We should develop positive qualities
Perfection requires practice, not just theory.There are two types of masters: one who speaks and one who acts through dedicated practice. True meditation is not merely closing one's eyes; it requires the focused commitment of lagan, akin to love that overcomes … read more »
Be the example
Mahātmā Gandhījī exemplified a life of truth, non-violence, and selfless service.He demonstrated that true knowledge brings equality and removes duality. His life was a practical lesson in renunciation, proving one must renounce to truly enjoy. He taught through personal example, as shown when he abstained from … read more »
What is Yoga and Ayurveda?
Yoga and Ayurveda are the two wings for the bird of life to fly.Yoga means union, the oneness of the individual self with the supreme. Vyoga means separation. Time is the greatest force; do not waste it. Our memory is being lost by relying on external records. True knowledge … read more »
Meditation from Auckland
Theoretical knowledge is secondary to direct meditative practice.Begin by establishing physical stillness and comfort, known as Kāya Sthairyam. This steadiness allows for deep relaxation and inward inquiry. The core practice is self-enquiry, contemplating fundamental questions of identity and origin. Through relaxation and focused … read more »
Yoga, Āyurveda, and the Journey Beyond: From Vikāra to Turīya
Yoga and Āyurveda address disease, or vikāra, in the physical and mental realms.Physical vikāra arises from disregarding natural harmony in diet and living. Mental vikāra manifests as the six afflictions: desire, anger, attachment, greed, pride, and ego. These lead to cintā, or chronic worry, which consumes one from … read more »
Transferring the ancient knowledge
Ayurveda and Yoga are ancient sciences of body, mind, and soul.The knowledge was transmitted verbally from master to disciple, known as Śruti, and through memory, called Smṛti. Human memory has declined due to reliance on writing and technology. Ancient research was more perfect, preserved in scriptures … read more »
Who is the real Master?
A mudrā unites individual and supreme consciousness, while its three extended fingers symbolize the three guṇas to be transcended.Tamas guṇa is laziness and inertia, draining energy; it is countered by reducing diet. Rajas guṇa is restlessness and anger, generating heat. Sattva guṇa is balance and purity, yet one must ascend beyond all three. The … read more »
The lotus of the heart
The heart is the seat of the self, where divine love resides.Within the heart's lotus is a tiny space containing a blue light; when its petals open, one sees the ātmā. The self is not found in the brain or other body parts but here. Happiness and … read more »
Jivatma
Self-inquiry meditation seeks the realization of the true Self, which is supreme and distinct from the bound individual soul.The soul is entangled in karma and cycles of rebirth, perpetually seeking liberation. This human form is a precious opportunity to purify karma and progress toward the supreme reality. The process involves peeling away layers of … read more »
Practicing Yoga
Yoga is a scientific system for balancing body, mind, and soul.Begin by relaxing the entire body from toes to head. Practice slow, conscious movements and breath to bring the nervous system into equilibrium. Muscle contraction and release must be done slowly; holding a contraction for about … read more »
How to open the heart?
The aim of human life is to remember God, which is the essence of bhajan.Religion is a philosophy derived from divine incarnations, but the eternal essence is one dharma. The physical body is a temporary construct of five elements, a wondrous bungalow where God speaks. Consciousness pendles between three states: … read more »
The whole world is one family
Yoga is the science of body, mind, soul, and consciousness.Every creature seeks happiness, but only humans possess intellect and free will. Worldly happiness is temporary; only true knowledge, which is oneness with all, is permanent. Our actions determine our fruits, as good yields good and … read more »
We need perfection
Authentic symbols are essential for spiritual efficacy.Ancient scriptures prescribe exact measurements and placements for symbols in temples and sacred spaces. If these are incorrect, the practice is flawed, just as a physical imperfection creates difficulty. People seek these authentic places, for there … read more »
Yoga and Ayurveda for the health
Yoga and Ayurveda are sciences of body, mind, and soul.Ayurveda cares for the physical body through proper nutrition. Eating beyond need brings only disease. Junk food contains artificial spices that harm the stomach. Return to organic, natural food, even in small amounts. Eat and drink … read more »
Seva will bring us to Brahmaloka
The principle of selfless service and reverence for all life is paramount.Depictions of spiritual figures should reflect joy and compassion, not perpetual suffering. All life, whether born from womb, egg, or sprouting from earth, is sacred and given by God. Destroying life opposes divine will. The current … read more »
Great Saints set an example
Dharma is the universal principle of rightness, distinct from modern religious constructs.Many great beings, including Jesus and ancient ṛṣis, have suffered for truth. Common yoga is a science for well-being, akin to a parent calming a child. A higher meditation exists for those spiritually educated with tolerance. … read more »
Sacrifice of the Saints
Reflect on these days of crucifixion; many saints have been crucified and people still crucify themselves.An example is Dadhīci Ṛṣi, who consciously donated his bones, his spine becoming the weapon of Indra. Similarly, the Sufi saint Anā al-Ḥaqq proclaimed "Ana'l-Ḥaqq," meaning "I am the Brahman." He was tortured, crucified, his tongue … read more »
Searching for Brahmaloka
Today is Good Friday, a day to contemplate the crucifixion of Jesus and the eternal sacrifice of warriors for dharma.Asuric and divine forces are always in battle, and in every yuga, heroes offer their lives for all beings. In Svarga Loka, complete Kaya Kalpa happens instantly; here it is a child’s toy, known only through … read more »
Rama and Hanuman
The full moon influences all life and consciousness, symbolizing completeness.Its energy affects nature and human health, making fasting beneficial on this day. Fasting involves consuming only liquids, fruits, and vegetables, which can improve health and reduce blood pressure. What we eat is medicine, and cooking … read more »
Bhajan about Yoga Nidra - yogic sleep
Yoga Nidrā is a state of conscious rest distinct from ordinary sleep.A story illustrates this. Sādhus once criticized a master for apparent daytime sleep. The master explained he was practicing yoga nidrā, a conscious sleep where one remains inwardly awake. In this state, awareness is fully alert … read more »
The real meditation
The soul of meditation is the Guru Mantra, the essential seed given by the guru.Without the guru's mantra, meditation is lifeless. The mind, restless and hungry, finds calm through this mantra. The real mantra is the Guru Mantra, received with the guru's blessing, not self-chosen. One must be Guru Mukhi, … read more »
Chakras and Nadis
The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation and the seat of the dormant Kuṇḍalinī energy.Three principal energy channels govern the system: Iḍā, Pi galā, and the central Suṣumṇā. The term 'haṭha yoga' originates from balancing the 'ha' of Iḍā and the 'ṭha' of Pi galā. True haṭha yoga embodies forceful … read more »
The rising of Kundalini
Mantras, elements, and spiritual science shape human destiny.Mantras are researched formulas of sound whose vibration originates at the navel. They purify the mind and protect one's energy. The singular, formless God distributes divine duties through the elements, which are living deities we must … read more »
Awakening of Kundalini
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Tbilisi, Georgia.Energy is circulating in the whole body and controlling our whole being. Manipura chakra is there where our life begins. The first human was born in the Himalayas and the whole Himalaya was the kingdom of … read more »
Happiness is within you
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Georgia.
Yoga and Ayurveda for wellbeing
The divine light of Bharat and Sanatana Dharma is the eternal truth.Bharat is the cradle of culture and spirituality, acknowledged as the motherland, Bhārat Mātā. It is the sacred center where divine incarnations manifest. Every atom of its soil carries divine energy. Sanatana Dharma is not a … read more »
Discovering harmony and peace
A journey within begins by relaxing the body and observing the breath.Contemplate the five elements within. Space exists inside and outside; feel at ease within it. Air, or prāṇa, purifies the body and can remove illness with concentrated will. Inner fire, or agni, balances temperature and burns … read more »
The Harmony of Yoga and Āyurveda
Yoga and Āyurveda are two wings for the soul's flight.This is a lifelong work of discipline. The first happiness is a healthy body, called niroga. A healthy family is the foundation; parents must remain together with children for harmony. Husband and wife require mutual understanding. … read more »
Svargaloka
Yoga and Āyurveda are the sole foundation.All action—physical, mental, emotional—is karma. Kali Yuga is the age of karma yoga. Everyone is employed or searching for work. Work is slavery to money. Karma determines the resulting fruit. Skill in action brings yoga’s success. … read more »
How to prepare for meditation
Chin Mudrā meditation unites individual soul with Supreme and moves beyond the three guṇas.Sit in Sukhāsana or Padmāsana with back straight, thumb and index finger gently touching. The index finger and thumb joining signify Paramātmā and jīvātmā in oneness. Three other fingers represent sāttvic, rājasic, and tāmasic guṇas, which … read more »
Support the flame of life within you
The inner fire of tapasyā purifies the self through renunciation and steadfastness.All experiences—good and bad—arise from within our own consciousness, not from external sources. We project our inner negativity onto others, but blaming others only multiplies those negative qualities within our own awareness. True renunciation means letting … read more »
Detachment and Liberation
Life is obtained, but how should one live it? The human lifespan is divided into quarters for study, family, society, and final liberation.The ladder for this is Dharma, Artha, Kāma, and Mokṣa. The personality has perishable and immortal parts. The soul travels; the body has its lineage from five elements. We know only the physical body, but mind, … read more »
Raja Yoga and Mantra
The limitless divine reality is the source and destination of all existence.From the silent, formless infinite arose the vibration of sound, the primal resonance that manifests as creation. All that appears—the cosmos, the myriad life forms—are waves upon that ocean of consciousness. These waves are not separate … read more »
The cause of illnesses
The Satguru's name is the boat to cross the ocean of worldly existence.Satsang is the vehicle to heaven, like a boat crossing the ocean. Those who board the boat of the Guru's name with faith and service will be carried to the far shore. The mind is inherently … read more »
The Four Paths and the Nature of Siddhi
Yoga's path requires authentic practice, not imitation.The cycle of spiritual practice mirrors cosmic ages, with the current age relying on divine remembrance. A twelve-year commitment with firm resolve can lead toward perfection, yet unseen forces may test one's progress. The intellect, supported … read more »
Cultural tolerance
A nation must protect its culture and language, but large nations must not destroy small ones.True harmony requires adopting the ancient Vedic science, which speaks of unity, not a single God. India is the cradle of culture, hosting many languages without conflict, just as a garden holds many trees. Yet, we … read more »
Tree planting in Khatu
The essence of yoga is the movement from sound to union, from mantra to silence.Mantra invokes peace, establishing a foundation of tranquility within and without. This repeated invocation of peace is the preparation, clearing the inner space. The practice then shifts to a singular, devotional repetition of the divine name. … read more »
Mahashivaratri satsang from Khatu
This sacred Siddha Pīṭha is established by the grace of Śiva and the tapasyā of the lineage.The tradition continues from the Satya Yuga. A Siddha attains the highest spiritual state of samādhi and nirvāṇa. This place is a center of spiritual energy generated by the meditation of past masters. Śivarātri holds great … read more »
Attributes of Shiva
The sacred ground of sādhanā is this very place where the worshipped Gurudev performed tapasyā.Svayambhū Śiva is the unborn creator and liberator, the highest Lord who self-manifests. The entire universe across countless ages is his body. He is among the merciful who bless even through short prayer. You witness the … read more »
The mercy of Shiva
Śiva is the eternal, unborn consciousness from which all creation arises and into which it dissolves.He is both the creator and the liberator, not a destroyer but a renewing force. All manifested forms, from a hall to the cosmic cycles of yugas, are temporary. The law is Śiva, while the active … read more »
Memories
Memory is a foundational aspect of life, yet dwelling on the past is a waste of precious time.The past is gone like water that has flowed down a river; you cannot catch it again. Excessive attachment to past memories or to the dead body of a loved one is a sorrow for unreality. … read more »
Science of spirituality
Śivarātri reveals the self-manifest Śiva, the primal sound Oṁkāra, and the path of yoga and satsa ga.Śiva is Svayambhū, self-made, the nādarūpa parabrahma. Bhajans carry the wisdom of Vedas and Upaniṣads. Yoga āsanas and prāṇāyāma balance body and mind but remain physical. True yoga demands surrender and discipline now—“Athaḥ” means just now, … read more »
Shiva has given us the human body
The glory of Śiva and the path to immortality are the theme.Śiva is Mahādeva, supreme, with endless glory, and our souls are His light. He balances divine and demonic forces, but Svargaloka is not immortal. The true aim is Amaraloka, Brahmaloka, our origin. In Mṛtyuloka, the jīva … read more »
Heart and intellect
The discipline of vṛtti is the foundation of yoga.All sacred words are Vedavākya, sharing the same essence. Humans misuse divine gifts, becoming selfish. Two śaktis exist: positive devī śakti and negative āsurī śakti, which can awaken the positive. Vṛtti is your attention, thinking, and … read more »
Yoga and Āyurveda: The Path to Health and Self-Realization
Yoga and Āyurveda are ancient sciences for health and self-realization.We exist in Kali Yuga, an age of suffering. The Vedas are the first scriptures, speaking of consciousness, space, and energy. The Supreme, without form, desired to multiply, beginning with sound and light. Humans were created … read more »
The Power of Satsaṅg
Satsa g is the supreme purifying force.A quarter-hour in the company of a saint eradicates countless sins. In this age, satsa g is rare and unparalleled; no other practice compares. It transforms even a criminal. True satsa g is found in bhajan, … read more »
How to find peace
The path to peace, memory, and fearlessness is found through yogic health.Peace begins within the heart and cannot be gained from outside. A primary cause of disease and nervousness is stress from an imbalanced nervous system. Health requires disciplined nourishment. Practice Alpāhāra, eating little. After a meal, … read more »
Discover peace and happiness within you
Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda Public Lecture, Kosice, Slovak Republic.Vishwaguruji reveals the secrets of our birth. We come from the beautiful Universe with peace and happiness within. This kind of realization is awakened by practicing meditation.