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Sri Alakh Puriji and Kalidas
Our lineage is rooted in Śiva, connecting us through stories that convey spiritual truths.Every saint has a lineage. Our seat traces back to the Himalayas and the kingdom of Alak Purī. A queen vowed her children would attain liberation. She taught her last son, Alarka, both kingship and spiritual … read more »
The One God and the Boat of Satsang
There is only one God, and Satsang is the boat to cross the ocean of ignorance.Our soul travels instantly after death, guided by karma, but our mantra is a light. We seek God in many places, but God is one, omnipresent, like space without duality. Everything we seek—joy, devotion, bliss—is already … read more »
Different branches of the truth
Truth requires discernment to avoid harm.A truthful statement that causes injury is not the highest truth. One must find a middle path. A sage, asked by a hunter where a deer fled, faced a dilemma: truth leads to killing, a lie … read more »
Technology makes people lonely
True adoration arises from selfless responsibility, not self-proclamation.A king is adored only within his kingdom, but a saint is adored everywhere. Do not declare yourself a king; be made one by others. A self-made ruler is a dictator, not a true king. When … read more »
Remain with one Parampara
Rāja Yoga is founded upon lifelong discipline.The Vajranāḍī is the foundational energy channel, balancing energy from the earth to the highest chakras. Yoga begins, needs, and completes with discipline. When the soul departs the body, it travels at high speed toward light, … read more »
Follow the Dharma
Rāja Yoga is the path of living with kingly consciousness, founded upon strict ethical conduct and the immutable law of karma.The first preparation is mastering the ten principles of yama and niyama. Ahiṃsā, or non-violence, is paramount. A story illustrates karma's precise mechanism: a priest was condemned for a crime he did not commit due to … read more »
Social education
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.For a yogi, perfect social education is important. Without this we may speak hard words and harm others. As much wisdom and spiritual energy you have,the more humble and kind you become.
Don't share your divine experiences with all
The first lesson of trust in Rājayoga is to listen to all but trust nothing until it is fully tested.A politician taught his son this by having him jump from a height, breaking his limbs, to demonstrate that one must not trust anyone completely, even a father. In spiritual practice, you must not fully trust … read more »
Ahimsa is the highest principle
Rāja Yoga connects one to the kingly principle, which is governance without abuse.Nature provides for need, not greed. A true ruler possesses yogic knowledge. Harmony in marriage reflects this unity, where husband and wife share one opinion and support each other as one soul. A story illustrates this: … read more »
Healthy nourishment
Nutrition must be understood from a holistic perspective beyond mere physical components.Four essential qualities define proper nourishment: the energetic and vitamin content, the individual quantity consumed, the food's inherent vitality, and the spiritual surroundings of the meal, such as prayer. The common view focuses only on vitamins … read more »
Humans must have discipline
Rāja Yoga is the yoga of discipline, a lifelong practice beginning now.All of nature exists in perfect discipline according to its dharma, but humans have lost this human nature. Acting against our dharma creates the great problems on earth. A lack of discipline leads to destruction, as … read more »
You are the king
Yoga is a mighty tree of oneness.Jñāna Yoga is its branches, the beauty of non-dual knowledge. Rāja Yoga is the trunk, the strength and discipline of mastery. Bhakti Yoga is the humble devotion of the branches, offering shelter and service. Karma Yoga … read more »
Women can bring peace
The four yogic paths are interdependent, each requiring the others for fulfillment.Karma Yoga needs the knowledge of Jñāna, the devotion of Bhakti, and the discipline of Rāja. Bhakti Yoga requires the action of Karma, the understanding of Jñāna, and the structure of Rāja. These paths are united … read more »
Relationships between brothers and sisters
Rakṣā Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond of brotherhood and sisterhood.This festival reminds us of our fundamental relationships. It is a call to revive the pure, unconditional connections that form society's foundation. The bond between brother and sister exemplifies a love deeper than mere emotion, rooted … read more »
Anusthan, sadhana and upasana
Anuṣṭhāna is a disciplined practice leading to freedom.Initially, it can seem difficult, requiring one to sit and repeat mantra all day. Yet it is a great blessing, a form of heaven where everything is done for you, allowing you to simply be with … read more »
Learn the original Sanskrit names
Preserving the original Sanskrit terminology is essential for maintaining the integrity of yoga's wisdom.Translating or changing these names alters their meaning and leads to the loss of the tradition. Every āsana, kriyā, and technique must be known by its Sanskrit name. For instance, Paścimottānāsana describes the stretching of the … read more »
Mana Saba Khoyo Re
The mind is lost in bad company.The mind loses everything through negative association, abandoning the Guru's shelter and creating obstacles in devotion. Worldly life is a dream-like illusion that distracts and creates forgetfulness. Desire is an unquenchable thirst, leading one endlessly like … read more »
Vishwaguruji's Birthday
The spiritual path requires surrender to the Guru and daily practice to receive and transmit divine light.Success comes only through the Guru's grace, not personal effort. Disciples share experiences of being called to serve, such as teaching yoga in new countries, which initially provokes fear. By following the Guru's instruction, fear dissolves … read more »
Learn the language of yoga
A birthday celebration is an occasion for reflection on the disciple's duty and the universal language of spiritual understanding.The true offering is not a material gift but the commitment to live and transmit the teachings received. Disciples express profound gratitude for the guidance that protects all life and brings peace. The celebration includes symbolic … read more »
The best medicine for a human is a human
Inner social education is the cultivation of respectful inner behavior.This education is an inner engineering of one's mission. Every action involves intellect, ambition, soul, awareness, mind, and emotion. Before physical action, there is mental action. All actions—through body, mind, speech, or social position—bear consequences. Discernment … read more »
Prakrti - The mother nature
A remedy for joint health and the duty of a teacher to connect with nature.A yearly treatment for joints involves a specific food preparation. Combine roasted fenugreek and whole wheat flour with ghee, almonds, jaggery, and spices to form laddūs. Consume one each morning for about a month during the … read more »
Knowledge is given to give further
True knowledge must be shared, or it is lost.There is only one knowledge with many branches. The best knowledge supports God's original creation, not manipulations that damage the planet. Man-made techniques create dependency, unlike God's perfect gifts given freely. Scriptures preserve knowledge, though some … read more »
The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Daily Life
The principle of yoga is to achieve harmony of body, mind, and soul through systematic practice in daily life.This is not a temporary emotional state but a disciplined path from basic to advanced understanding. Perfection comes only through relentless practice, as illustrated by ancient stories and the potter molding clay. The physical system balances … read more »
How we pollute our energy
Yoga is a holistic science for body, mind, and soul, designed for universal well-being.It extends beyond physical postures to encompass all of life, including environmental stewardship. A teacher receives profound trust from students, implanting instructions directly into their consciousness. The human intellect, shaped by education, determines one's path. Consciousness … read more »
In honor of Sri Devpuriji's Mahasamadhi
The true guru is one, and the sacred lineage leads to the abode of Alag Purī.In our renunciation, there is no sorrow; a divine soul merges with Brahman. I have traveled the world and spoken everywhere by grace alone. The magic for awakening in any gathering comes from mental worship at … read more »
Vishwaguruji in Khatu
Evening program from India
Where to find God
Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Om Ashram, Jadan, India.Peace and bliss result from satsang. To realize God we don’t need intellectual knowledge, but pure love and devotion. In the heart there is a cave with a blue light, where the Atma is residing. This … read more »
Program from India
The supreme power of devotion and the Guru's grace is the only true refuge.Without chanting the divine name, life is wasted. Faith is the greatest of all. The heart must be generous to give and nurture devotion; one cannot be half-hearted or stingy. Clinging to the Guru's feet is … read more »
Eat for living
The essence of prāṇa is living naturally.Modern life has lost this natural way, making us weak and ill. We consume far too much, eating for taste rather than need, while tribal peoples survive on far less with greater vitality. Our artificial foods … read more »
Ujjayi Pranayam
A guided practice of Ujjāyī Prāṇāyāma integrates breath, awareness, and movement.Begin with a personal mantra and breath awareness through a specific nostril. Practice the Ujjāyī technique with a focused breath pathway between the navel and the eyebrow center, feeling the cool inhalation and warm exhalation. This … read more »
Devas and Asuras
The path of prāṇa leads to the nectar within.Prāṇāyāma consists of inhalation, exhalation, and breath retention. These practices affect the entire being. The story of the churned ocean reveals inner truths. Devas and asuras represent the qualities within us, churned by the mind. The … read more »
Do not change your Gurudev
The ultimate achievement depends solely on the Guru's grace.All spiritual practices are secondary to this divine grace. Even divine incarnations honored their gurus. The devotee must approach the divine with the helplessness of a crying infant to receive nourishment. Intellect alone is insufficient; it … read more »
Satsang in Jalori
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji in the City of Jalori, Rajasthan, India.
The original knowledge about the way to the Atma
The human body is a divine system requiring balanced prāṇa for self-realization.Satsa g transforms ignorance into knowledge. Reality is everlasting; the temporary is unreal. Attainment depends solely on grace. Prāṇa is the vital power. The body has 72,000 channels, with Iḍā, Pi galā, and Suṣumnā as the … read more »
Learning in the Gurukul
The Gurukul provides traditional education rooted in Indian culture and spirituality, distinct from modern commercial systems.Education began with the ṛṣis, and the first university was Takshilā in India. Our Gurukul adopts students as Jñānaputra, offering free education. The ancient Pītāmbara uniform symbolizes purity and focus. True education is cultural, ethical, and … read more »
Gurupurnima from Jadan
Gurupurnima satsang from Jadan, Rajasthan, India.On the occasion of Gurupurnima millions of bhaktas and devotees are celebrating around the whole world. It is the evidence, that kaliyuga is slowly turning into satjayuga. Yoga leads us to the non-violence and peace.
The beauty of the Himalayas
The Himalayas hold the sacred kingdom of Śrī Ālagpurījī, a place of divine energy described in scripture.Traveling there is challenging, with paths often blocked and basic comforts absent. The high altitude brings purity and a different prāṇa. Specific sites like Ga gotrī, the source of the Ga gā, and mountains named for … read more »
Yoga practice with children
A joyful closing practice integrates review, gratitude, and communal connection.The session begins with chanting and a playful nursery rhyme to wake the sun, celebrating the learning of love for the sun, friends, and animals. The physical practice reviews immunity-strengthening āsanas learned during the seminar, encouraging … read more »
What is a kriya?
The essence of kriyā and Haṭha Yoga is explained.Kriyā means any action or happening. Inhalation, exhalation, digestion, rain, and decomposition are all kriyā. Movement is either creative or destructive kriyā. In Haṭha Yoga, specific yogic practices are called ṣaṭ karma, the six cleansing actions. … read more »
Sutra Dhauti
Haṭha Yoga techniques purify the body and strengthen the digestive fire.Netī uses water or purified cow urine for nasal cleansing. Dhauti cleanses the alimentary canal; Sūtra Dhauti involves swallowing a cloth, while Jala Dhauti, or Kuṇḍjalakriyā, involves drinking and expelling salty water. These practices remove impurities … read more »
Adi Shankaracharya and Advaita Vada
Satsang with Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda, Summer Retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Neti and Kapalabhati
Satsang with Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda, Summer Retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Yoga unites space and consciousness
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, uncreated order governing all existence.Everything perceived and the body's functions operate within this timeless principle. Yoga is the union of the individual self with the supreme consciousness, hindered only by ignorance. Knowledge unites; ignorance divides. The aim is oneness. True … read more »
Successor of the Guru Gadi
Satsang with Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda, Summer Retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Don’t fight against in the name of the God, just surrender. Non violence is the root of the Dharma. Guru and disciple always will be there. Supreme will send the true successor if there will be … read more »
The meaning of Bhajan
The essence of bhajan, mantra, and prāṇa is explored.Bhajan is not merely singing but the inner repetition of God's name with devotion, encompassing prayer, meditation, and all actions offered to God. Poetry contains wisdom, asking and answering questions. Mantra is a potent seed containing … read more »
How the food and relationships affect our being
Prāṇa is the vital energy and consciousness that sustains all life.Its quality is directly influenced by the nourishment we consume, which extends beyond the physical. The origin of our food carries an energetic imprint. Consuming food obtained through exploitation, such as from child labor, introduces negative … read more »
40 years of the Divine Light in Vienna
A divine light has been burning for forty years at the Mother Center in Vienna, spreading its power worldwide.This center is the seat of the spiritual lineage and is connected to several United Nations NGOs focused on peace, environment, and spirituality. These global activities are balanced with the spiritual headquarters in India. The organization … read more »
The importance of mothers having a good diet
Prāṇa depends on diet, harmony, and environment.Balance prāṇa first through a Sattvic, vegetarian diet that nourishes blood, nerves, and bones. The foundation of health begins with the mother's diet before and after childbirth, supporting the child's development and her own recovery. Family … read more »
Our world is surviving thanks to Holy Saints
The sacred Himalayan realm of Alak Purījī is a living spiritual lineage.The great poet Kālidāsa described this vast kingdom. It is the source of the Alaknandā River, which merges with the Bhagirathi at Dev Prayāg to form the complete Ga gā. This is the abode of siddhas … read more »