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Difficulties
The human condition is defined by a unique and pervasive fear, stemming from our intellect and desires, which separates us from other creatures and creates our suffering.We declare ourselves the best creatures, yet we are the most fearful. Animals live without our anxieties; they do not consult astrology or design their homes. We asked God why He made humans superior, and He … read more »
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
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from Auckland Ashram, New Zealand.
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 »
Practicing Yoga
Practicing Yoga with Vishwaguruji, from Vancouver, Canada.
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 Āyurveda are integrated sciences for the body, mind, and soul.Āyurveda primarily cares for the physical body through correct nutrition, asserting that health reduces mental tension. The body grows until about twenty-two years with good nutrition, requiring less food for strength and longevity. Modern eating exceeds … 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
The crucifixion of the self is the central theme.Great saints, like Jesus and the Sufi Anā al-Ḥaqq, were crucified for declaring divine truth. Their persecution mirrors how we crucify ourselves by ignoring spiritual principles. We are like birds with cut feathers, unable to fly … read more »
Searching for Brahmaloka
The eternal sacrifice for dharma manifests across all ages.In every yuga, divine and demonic forces engage in perpetual struggle. The crucifixion of Jesus represents one such sacrifice, not an isolated event but part of a timeless pattern where beings offer themselves for universal well-being. … 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
Public lecture of Vishwaguruji from Hotel Sheraton in Zagreb, Croatia.
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
Kali Yuga is the age of karma and the path to liberation.All action is karma, and karma is the primary substance of human life. Every physical, mental, emotional, and intellectual activity is karma. This entire era is one of Karma Yoga, where all are engaged in work, … read more »
How to prepare for meditation
The primary purpose of human life is to purify all karmas and unite the individual soul with the Supreme.This is the main aim of receiving a human body. All other good works are also a duty. The Chin Mudrā symbolizes this union, with the thumb and index finger representing the Supreme and individual soul … 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
His Holiness Vishwaguruji plants a tree in Khatu, Rajasthan, India.
Mahashivaratri satsang from Khatu
Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Khatu Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Attributes of Shiva
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Khatu, Rajasthan, India.Shiva is the creator as well as the liberator; he is the merciful one.
The mercy of Shiva
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.The Sun, Surya Narayan, is the third eye of Shiva. Shiva is both the creator and the one who liberates and renews everything. The human body is the last milestone towards realization, but negative thinking can … 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
The essence of Śiva, yoga, and satsa g is the path to higher consciousness.Śiva is Svayaṁbhū, the self-manifested source, the primordial sound Oṁ from which the light of life emerges. Physical yoga practices balance body and mind, but are preliminary. True yoga is the divine science of consciousness, requiring … read more »
Shiva has given us the human body
The soul originates from Śiva, the supreme reality beyond all gods and heavens.This world is a field of perpetual conflict between divine and demonic forces, yet even the heavens are transient. The human condition is one of constant change, oscillating between joy and sorrow, driven by endless desires … 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
Evening program with Vishwaguruji from Bratislava, Slovak Republic.Peace is within our heart. The first step towards peace is good health, and health depends on our nourishment. Practicing yoga keeps the mind balanced, without nervousness and anxiety. Chanting mantras is a direct way to … read more »