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Blessing the new ashram in Debrecen
The purpose of human life is to realize our divine nature and achieve liberation.I travel globally to serve our community and projects, from India to the United Nations, focusing on environmental protection, education, and peace. Our work grows like a tree from a seed. True service means caring for … read more »
Liberation of the soul
The mind is a mighty power that can create bondage or liberation.It is produced by desires and dominates the senses. The soul descends to earth through four ways: from moisture, eggs, sprouts, or the womb. Each soul carries its own destiny shaped by karma. The individual soul, … read more »
Evolution of the Universe
The essence of practice is discipline, and the nature of being is pure consciousness.You began yoga seeking health and peace. Interest grows through study, but a gram of practice outweighs tons of theory. Consistent daily discipline is essential, like daily nourishment. Begin practice now, not tomorrow. Morning practice, though … read more »
Yoga can help
Morning lecture from Hodmezovasarhely.Vishwaguruji explains how yoga can help us in different life situations.
Peace tree planting in Hodmezovasarhely
This tree planting is an act for peace and environmental care.We all belong to one Earth and must protect the particular spot where we live. Protecting nature is a great challenge, as humans threaten it by taking resources. To plant a tree is to plant a … read more »
Celebration of Dasara 2015
The natural life of the āśram is a simple, communal existence.Today's gathering reflects that spontaneous spirit. The discourse returns to the significance of Navarātri and the Divine Mother. The feminine principle embodies universal love, protection, and hospitality, distinct from masculine qualities. We worship divine forms like … read more »
Spiritual poems
A spiritual writer perceives past, present, and future through meditation, crafting songs and poems that are dialogues with the self.Ordinary thought can either fuel problems or solve them. We must analyze our relationship with inner noise, distinguishing between necessary and nonsensical thoughts. Writing stems from concrete, lived experience—often the author's own psychic or situational struggles—transformed … read more »
Pranayama: practice and theory
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from London, UK on how to change the quality of Prana.
Fundamentals of practicing yoga
Āsana is a posture for practice, not liberation itself.The spine must be straight and the body relaxed, as in Vajrāsana, but any comfortable position allows breathing. The word 'āsana' holds multiple meanings: a seat, a bed, or a yoga mat. Language requires discernment between … read more »
Navaratri - awaken the energy in you to awaken the inner joy
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal principle of life present in all existence, from vegetation to matter like crystals and sand.This life force is balanced and moves within Sanātana, becoming visible and beautiful in living forms. Within a single body, countless microscopic lives interact in a constant, gentle process. Thus, one life encompasses many souls. This … read more »
Yoga helps us to remove inner obstacles
The inner obstacles of habit, ego, and laziness are the true barriers to be removed.Outer obstacles are simple to avoid, but inner ones torture us lifelong. Wrong thinking, pride, and jealousy are difficult to overcome. Humbleness is the antidote to ego. Laziness is the biggest enemy, preventing spiritual and professional … read more »
Khatu Pranam with Mantras
Kaṭhūpraṇām is a practice for peace and harmony.It originates from a holy mountain where all religions coexist. The accompanying mantra invokes peace in all elements and within oneself. This practice is designed to create harmony between humanity and nature, as yoga postures are … read more »
Yoga for a Healthier and Happier Life
Yoga is the science for achieving health and peace through the balance of body, mind, and soul.The universe originated from Śiva, the self-manifesting source of all resonance and light, who bestowed the principles of creation and sustenance upon Brahmā and Viṣṇu. True yoga is an ancient practice from India, a land of … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: Summary
Creation arises from the silent void where consciousness has no desire and inert matter cannot act.Between them, the divine will, Icchā Śakti, awakens. From the resonance of Parabrahman, the sound Oṁ manifests as the first vibration. From sound comes light, then the elements, and the entire universe. This process is a … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace
Yoga is a path of non-violence, truth, and inner change that becomes one's religion—a connection to life.Real yoga is compassionate action, not mere talk. We often live like kings, for whom no kingdom is enough, yet we must learn the sharing spirit of fakirs. Truthfulness is essential; peace comes only when our … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: How to realize peace
Spirituality is the alignment of one's internal system and the admission of not knowing.Renounce for others, feeling everyone as your own. Change yourself to see change in the world. Spiritual growth begins with developing peace within. Yoga is a path to this peace, aiming for union and burning the … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: NASA, UFOs and Prana
The mystery of prāṇa parallels the modern scientific quest for reality.Science began by investigating the physical world, discovering matter and energy are interchangeable, as shown by E=mc². Yet creating life from DNA molecules proved impossible, revealing a limit. This led to inquiries into consciousness, prāṇa, and … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: Medical view of Yoga
The path of renunciation and the science of yoga are one.Worldly awards are meaningless; true purpose is found in sacrifice and discipline. Yoga is an ancient science for health, proven by modern research. It begins with discipline, now. Renunciation is using wealth for service, not for … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace (3/3)
International Peace Conference from United Nations in Vienna, Austria.Key speakers: HSH Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the International Peace Foundation - When our children grow up they will ask us whether we knew where all this is taking us. … read more »
A Call for Spiritual Leadership and Holistic Education
The foundation of peace is yoga and non-violence, leading to global transformation.The International Day of Yoga was adopted by acclamation, honoring the ancient practice that offers an alternative in harmony with one's essence. Non-violence is the key to global survival, a principle exemplified by Mahatma Gandhi. The … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace (1/3)
Yoga is a path to nonviolence and world peace, aligning with the International Day of Non-Violence which honors Mahatma Gandhi.This observance promotes a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding. Yoga contributes to this by improving individual health and fostering peaceful relations, offering a simple and inclusive means for physical and spiritual well-being that promotes respect … read more »
Vedas and the meaning of mala
The essence of knowledge and life is profound and vast.Holy books like the Bible or Quran are man-made records of a prophet's message, but they are holy as they come from the Holy Spirit, the awakened consciousness. The Vedas are different; they are not man-made … read more »
Trikal Darshi - influenced by principles
The vision of past, present, and future is mastered through purification and inner discipline.The present moment is the only time given. Mastery requires balancing nourishment for body and mind, which includes diet, environment, company, behavior, and thought. One must then purify the three obstacles: impurities, disturbances, and the curtain … read more »
Trikal Darshi
The path to Trikāla Darśī, seeing past, present, and future, requires mastering yogic siddhis through strict discipline and purification.These divine powers, like distant vision or telepathy, are granted but can be lost through misuse or impurity. The story of Sañjaya illustrates this: he received divine sight to narrate the Mahābhārata war but lost it … read more »
Make a clear decision
Inner resolve and disciplined practice manifest our deepest intentions through divine grace.Positive wishes and thoughts will materialize. Negative thoughts may arise but do not prevail. Success requires firm resolve and unwavering discipline, without counting time. This principle applies to spiritual growth, health, and all endeavors. A resolve, … read more »
International Day of Peace from Zagreb
Peace is the essential state we must realize and extend to all creation.The breath of life is God's gift, the very prāṇa that sustains us. True peace begins with gratitude for this freedom. Yet, our world is fractured; refugees seek peace while being called a disturbance. We celebrate … read more »
Happy Family
Family harmony and spiritual practice are the foundation of a meaningful life.True family provides support in both joy and sorrow. Modern life scatters families across the globe, weakening these essential bonds. The purpose of life is not found in quarreling, gossiping, or struggling for money. Time is … read more »
The meaning of Yoga
The divine resonance is the manifestation of God, from which all creation arises.This universe is endless, with a horizon that recedes as one approaches. The center of this universe is mirrored in the human body, beginning at the navel where the individual soul enters. Life develops from this … read more »
Only the One is the truth
Dharma and family harmony are central to navigating modern life.Dharma is of two kinds: selfish and selfless. Selfish dharma forces personal desires, leading to transient outcomes like frequent divorce. Selfless dharma supports parents, children, and neighbors, creating stability. Modern life brings family disharmony, often from … read more »
The blessings we receive originate from Gurudev
Good actions create a multiplying effect of benefit, just as harmful ones spread suffering.Every deed sets a chain in motion. Supporting a project like moving stone provides income for drivers, miners, and their families, who then support shopkeepers and others. This ripple sustains hundreds. Similarly, a spiritual practice purifies … read more »
Guruji is Divine Light
The divine bond between guru and disciple is the foundation of spiritual life.A disciple's journey begins with a longing for truth. Upon meeting the guru, one recognizes a divine light and a profound inner calling. The guru's training is rigorous, designed to transform the raw disciple into a … read more »
Don't think that you are carrying the whole load
Divine incarnations manifest for specific purposes and as continual spiritual guides.God descends as Nimit Avatāra to restore dharma, protect devotees, and destroy negativity whenever required. Śiva is the primordial universal energy, both creator and destroyer in a perpetual cycle. Specific incarnations like Narasiṃha, Rāma, and Kṛṣṇa … read more »
Don't break your decisions
Life is a journey through the world's labyrinth, contrasted with the heaven of the heart.Human life is a mystery where the mental waves of decision and doubt are strong. Modern roots rot as principles are lost, seen in broken promises and relationships. Life remains merely life without enduring commitment to … read more »
Mantra and Guru Kripa
Life is the divine presence within all awareness.Without remembering God, existence is wasted. Begin now, for it is never too late. Actions performed without God's name are temporary obligations, but the seeds of mantra sown in consciousness remain forever. Many claim mantra is … read more »
The roots are lost
Sādhanā requires sustained devotion, not just initial interest, to avoid failure and dilemma.Divine power is eternal and universally present, not confined to one place or time. Ancient myths and traditions reflect living realities, not mere stories. Cultural festivals have sacred origins now often lost. All genuine spiritual paths … read more »
Practicing with the Master
Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Vishwaguruji explains the effects of exercise on different Upa-Pranas.
We should use the tools that we have
Sādhana is both the spiritual tool and the practice of using it.A tool is useless without application. The human body itself is the primary sādhana for God-realization. One must utilize available techniques like prāṇāyāma and meditation, ignoring external opinions. Neglecting practice allows mental pollution. Laziness and lost … read more »
Udana Prana and awakening of Kundalini
Sandhyā is the sacred twilight where day and night meet, a time for prayer and reflection.This union reminds us to give thanks for the day. When darkness appears, one must light the candle of hope; it will show the way. Do not lose hope, for it is a support from cradle … read more »
The most beautiful garland
The Anāhata Chakra represents the heart center, likened to a cloudless blue sky.Heaven and hell are experienced on earth through our harmony or conflict. Life is a grinding mill where the soul is ground between the stones of Brahma and Maya. Only by seeking the Guru's shelter can … read more »
Twelve petals of the Anahat Chakra
The Anāhata Cakra is the heart's divine sky, the principle of the limitless self within.The self is like the sky, divine and within, yet perceived as separate, creating duality where reality disappears. The heart unites where the dividing intellect creates mental pollution. Its twelve petals open during the Brahmamuhūrta before … read more »
Keep the family relations
Life is governed by the flow of prāṇa, connecting every individual to the cosmic energy center.Our health, emotions, thoughts, and even destiny are influenced by this vital force. While karmic causes cannot be fully opposed, blessings, prayers, and positive thinking can soften their impact. Family provides essential support at life's beginning … read more »
The light of God is in everyone
The heart is the temple of the individual soul.The physical body is the true house and the field of action, given to uphold eternal principles. These Sanātana principles govern all existence, like the seasons or a tree bearing fruit. Within this body, two mighty … read more »
Open your heart at least once a day
Caring for the heart is the path of the Anāhata Chakra.The heart suffers from poor nourishment, lack of movement, mental imbalance, and neglected spiritual practice. Prāṇāyāma, walking, and specific āsanas support the heart. Modern dietary conceptions cannot compare to the natural wisdom of traditional living and … read more »
Atma Bhakti
The dance of consciousness and energy is the divine play within.Everything in the body and consciousness is the light and energy of God. Humans possess all possibilities for happiness and liberation, yet we make mistakes and blame others. Most troubles originate from the inner self. The … read more »
Basics of Pranayama
The light of Jyotiṣa and the dance of Prāṇa guide understanding.Jyotiṣa follows the lunar calendar, not the fixed solar dates. The moon's accurate movements determine the constellations. A lunar month has approximately thirty days, with light waxing and waning in fourteen-day cycles. The day changes at … read more »
Finer aspects of non-violence
Our actions, even with good intent, cause subtle, unseen harm to the living Earth, requiring deeper awareness.We cannot act perfectly; we unknowingly injure creatures like ants. They have their own world, medicine, and dances we cannot perceive. Our physical senses limit us; we lack the inner eye to hear their complaints. This … read more »
The real Seva
The spiritual treasure is devotion, a perfect and increasing wealth found within.This wealth is the name of God, a jewel received through the Guru. Worldly possessions can be stolen, but inner knowledge and wisdom multiply with use and cannot be damaged. Sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gītā … read more »
The beginning of Satya Yuga
The foundation for Satya Yuga has been laid as Kali Yuga ends.This transition requires work to cleanse the old era's influences. A primary commitment is to protect the environment, including trees, birds, bees, and all creatures, by avoiding harmful chemicals to restore ecological immunity. Human duty is … read more »
Keep discipline in your practice and eating
Welcome to this spiritual gathering after a long journey.A place becomes holy through sustained spiritual vibration from those who live there. Some locations retain this sanctity forever, like where the nectar fell during the churning of the ocean. This ashram has become such a … read more »
Udana and Samana Prana
Prāṇa flows through the subtle channels, or nāḍīs, which are more than physical nerves.Udāna Prāṇa is an ascending energy from the heart to the brain, supporting the awakening of kuṇḍalinī śakti. Correct practice of techniques like Kriyā Yoga brings balance and pleasant experiences; incorrect practice leads to unpleasant sensations. … read more »