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Guru And Mansic Puja
The subject is mental worship, or Mānasik Pūjā.This is service to the personal God, the Iṣṭadevatā, chosen by the heart. Worship is performed to draw close to God, to purify and steady the mind for meditation. God does not need worship; the practitioner … read more »
Blessings of Gurudev
The guru's blessing makes the impossible possible and removes all troubles.The word 'guru' signifies a master of a faculty, like a music or driving teacher. The first gurus are mother and father, then friends and schoolteachers. A true friend guides you toward the positive path. Habits … read more »
Divine Lila, Gods Play
The divine play illustrates that only love can bind the supreme.In the childlike form, Kṛṣṇa and his friends engaged in playful mischief, often stealing butter. When caught, no physical rope could restrain him. A devotee then tied him with a simple thread, calling it a rope … read more »
Siddha Purusha Sri Devpuriji. The Perfect Master. Part 3.
The eye of the heart sees through divine longing and love.The jīvātmā has realized eternal love, but the physical body is a barrier, creating distance when longing is lost. Darśan is not merely seeing; it is blessing, unity, light, and union. When four eyes meet, sixty-four … read more »
Evening Meditation guided by Swamiji
Evening program from Wellington, New Zealand.Meditation brings the inner peace, physical peace, mental peace and peace into the soul. Every meditation should be practiced with the guru mantra we received from our master. A meditation without mantra is like a body … read more »
Darshan. Visions Of The Divine
The soul longs for the Guru's darśan.Human nature often focuses on conflict, ignoring the beautiful harmony created by saints. Devpurījī fostered peace between communities at Mount Abu, a spiritual mountain revered by yogīs. When he departed, devotees sang of their longing. The … read more »
Siddha Purusha Sri Devpuriji. The Perfect Master. Part 2.
The power of divine grace operates beyond human intellect and doubt, which flourishes in an age lacking spiritual education.Global education systems omit ethics and brotherhood, leaving holy books unread and causing societal unrest. Religious participation declines as youth are directed toward materialism and white-collar professions, losing connection to nature and service. Thus, the teachings … read more »
Be Under His Shelter
True peace is found within, under the divine shelter of faith and surrender.One comes under this shelter by surrendering all responsibility for life to God, which requires complete faith. Without such faith, there is only uncertainty and distraction. Inner peace is the prerequisite for bringing peace to the … read more »
Siddha Purusha Sri Devpuriji. The Perfect Master
The Guru's grace can make the impossible possible and remove destined outcomes.A Siddha Puruṣa, Śrī Devapurījī, possessed all twenty-four siddhis which manifested automatically through his presence. He performed intense sādhanā in a Himalayan cave between Kedārnāth and Badrīnāth, a region where divine beings reside. The Pāṇḍavas sought … read more »
Greatness of His Name
Dharma is the essential law of existence, and adhering to it is the human purpose.All elements in creation follow their inherent nature, but humans alone can deviate from their dharma through ignorance. To protect dharma is to be protected by it. The divine principle manifests through service, which is deemed … read more »
Presentation about Roti/Chapati, Jadan Ashram
Chapati is a whole wheat, unleavened bread, superior to yeasted bread as yeast can hinder intestinal absorption.The ashram cultivates wheat organically on difficult land, using crop rotation and flood irrigation. An old, reddish wheat variety is used for its higher vitamin content. The grain is sown after Diwali, reaped manually in late … read more »
Practicing Khatu Pranam, Part 2
Morning practice with Swamiji, Khatu Pranam, Part 2 When practicing the Yoga in Daily Life Khatu Pranam exercise series, one can feel the peace, the harmony and the oneness.It is not like any gymnastic .It is Yoga. And especially Yoga in Daily Life. Practitioners should have the understanding for the value of the exercises. When practicing, then the physical, mental and emotional harmony can … read more »
Practicing Khatu Pranam, Part 1
Practicing Khatu Pranam with Swamiji, practice and explanations, Wellington.This exercise series, which harmonizes body, mind and soul, is the outcome of research and experience extending over many years. In the initial stage of practice, focus is given to the physical benefits. Khatu Pranam strengthens, … read more »
The Primacy of the Name in the Kali Yuga
Kali Yuga is the age of action, where karma is primary, yet the foundation is the divine name.This era is defined by activity, but liberation from the ocean of worldly existence and suffering is achieved through remembrance of God's name. The name is the essential support. Personal effort and righteous work are necessary … read more »
Gyana Ganga
The river of wisdom and the nectar of devotion purify the heart.The Ganga is the Divine Mother who washes away sin. When a saint speaks from wisdom, that flow is Jñāna Ga gā. Its resonance cleanses like sacred waters. Similarly, Bhakti Rasa is the essence of devotion, … read more »
Real Yoga Begins With Satsang
Yoga is the eternal principle of balance and union, older than any religion.It harmonizes space and consciousness, existing within every atom. This knowledge is declared in the Vedas, which contain all truths scientists seek, like the universal sound Oṁkāra. Real yoga begins not with physical practice but with … read more »
Obstacles And Solutions
The real yoga practice is satsa g and bhajan.Physical exercises are preliminary steps. Patañjali researched the human phenomenon and understood all problems are in one's thinking. He described vikṣepa, meaning disturbances, which cause kleśa, meaning inner troubles. A sound is not inherently disturbing; the … read more »
Holi - Festival of Colours, Part 2
The Holi festival celebrates the victory of devotion over ego and the churning of our inner consciousness.The story of Hiraṇyakaśipu and his son Prahlāda illustrates that faith protects the devotee. When the king's sister Holikā, who was immune to fire, sat in flames with Prahlāda in her lap, she burned because she … read more »
Holi - Festival of Colours, Part 1
The festival of Holī commemorates the divine protection of dharma and the destruction of adharma.Incarnations manifest to restore cosmic order. The Nitya incarnation is constant in saints, while the Naimittika incarnation appears for a specific purpose. King Hiraṇyakaśipu sought physical immortality through tapasyā but was denied by Brahmā. He secured … read more »
Yoga - The Path Of Liberation
The path of liberation is the journey from karma to pure consciousness.All beings are within the ocean of worldly existence, bound by attachments and actions on earth. Karma is fundamental; it is not negative but the very process of action, from bodily functions to cosmic motion. Stagnant … read more »
Presentation about "Ghee"
Ghee is a sacred substance with profound uses from the kitchen to the temple.It is made from the milk of cows that eat natural food. The process begins by turning fresh milk into yogurt, which is then churned to produce butter. This butter is heated to separate the milk … read more »
Gyana Yoga, The Path Of Knowledge
The universe is spherical, and liberation requires transcending the five sheaths.Ancient seers described a round Earth and a universe of zero, śūnya, without instruments, through pure wisdom. The spiritual journey moves beyond the physical and astral bodies, which are limited to this solar system. The five … read more »
Outer Situation Reflects The Inner Situation
Satsang with Swamiji from Wellington, NZ.With the cleanness of our house we can see our inner condition. How we are keeping the ashram or the house in order, with this we can see our love and devotion. We can see if … read more »
Spirituality And Devotion
Spiritual devotion is the harmonious connection between purity and respectful surrender.Spirituality is crystal-clear purity, the unchangeable eternal truth. Outer purification involves one's environment, consuming limited sattvic food and drink, maintaining clean clothing and living spaces, and keeping disciplined order. Inner purification is positive thinking, forgiveness, and … read more »
What Means The Satsang
Satsang with Swamiji from Auckland, NZ.Satsang means to find the truth within oneself and being with the truth. What is temporary, is not the truth. The atman is that truth which is everlasting, immortal and eternal. This can be realized only … read more »
Prepare The Beauty Of Your Inner Garden
Nature teaches us to listen and harmonize with our inner self.We complain, but birds and trees accept conditions without protest. Our thoughts shape reality, creating blessing or curse. Nature reflects our consciousness; pain we cause returns to us. Visiting a tree with love, its branches grow … read more »
Our Inner Conflicts, Raga And Dvesha
Sudharā Kriyā is an ancient practice for inner purification and awakening.This Kriyā originates from the Sapta Ṛṣis and connects to the seven chakras and levels of consciousness within. The practice is not for daily use but for disciplined, occasional application to purify the mind. The primary … read more »
Sudharas Kriya
Sudhāra Kriyā is a practice for purifying the inner self and balancing body, mind, intellect, and emotion.It is connected to a sāttvic vegetarian diet, with raw foods noted for being easily accepted by the body. This Kriyā influences the gland systems and supports immunity, beneficial for health and spiritual development. Many practice … read more »
Welcome To Anusthana Program
Sudharas Kriya is a powerful discipline for purification.This Kriya originates from divine transmission and aligns the practitioner with universal harmony. All movement in creation is Kriya; imbalance within this causes disaster. Dormant powers within human consciousness, when unbalanced, lead to personal tragedy. This … read more »
Time Of Shivaratri
The festival is a daily inner ceremony for the self.People prepare for holy festivals long in advance, and this preparation imprints the consciousness regardless of commercial intent. Similarly, our daily actions with body, mind, and speech affect the soul and our journey. Past lives determine … read more »
Shivaratri, closing ceremony
The mind is deluded by māyā and does not see the true Gurudeva, foolishly suffering birth after birth.The time has come to sing the glories of the divine name. Without understanding, one wanders confused like in a dream, missing the opportunity. The true Gurudeva is awake; one must take the army into the … read more »
Shivaratri - The Night Of Shiva, Celebration In Jadan
The auspicious night of Shiva is for worship and awakening.This Śivarātri is celebrated with continuous pūjā, abhiṣeka, and devotional singing. Devotees fast and remain awake all night to receive divine blessings. Shiva is the supreme, merciful deity who forgives all sins and fulfills devotees' prayers. … read more »
Shivaratri Celebration - bhajans
Bhajan chanting with Indian singer, on the occasion of Shivaratri celebration.
Shivaratri Is For All
Holy festivals universally remind us of our human dharma.All holy days across religions speak of love, God, and prayer. They commemorate events where dharma ultimately triumphs, reminding us to uphold righteousness even at personal cost. Their purpose is to make humans aware of their … read more »
Blessing Has Many Forms
Blessings are a divine quality accessible to all who possess true spiritual understanding.They originate from cosmic consciousness, not mere intellect. An intellect without spiritual experience is like a plastic apple—lifeless. There are two types of education: Parāvidyā, the science of the entire universe and the Self, and aparāvidyā, … read more »
Always Give The Blessing
The altruistic nature of saints is their defining principle.A great soul exists solely for the welfare of others, just as a tree bears fruit, a cow gives milk, and rivers flow for the benefit of all. The body of a saint is made for … read more »
Health means being in harmony with your Self
Health is being established in oneself, a harmony of body and spirit.A conference on yoga and naturopathy emphasized this unity. The approach uses elemental medicines—water, earth, air, fire—to remove disease, not fight it. We often accept a mediocre state of health, just as one accepts bad traffic, … read more »
We can come back in different forms of life
The human mind is perpetually immersed in its own thoughts.Day and night, the mind is consumed by its own activity. This constant immersion is the fundamental state. The repetitive nature of thought is the core experience. There is no escape from this internal landscape. The … read more »
Light Of Shiva
Himalaya is blessed land, because Shiva manifested Himself here.Kailash is the holy seat of Bhagvan Sadashiv, who appears though the sound (nada) OM. There are three kind of lights. One we can see with our eyes, another is the light of knowledge, wisdom. Third … read more »
Yoga Nidra
In order to practice yoga nidra find 45 minutes for yourself, peaceful place and comfortable posture.Mat from dry grass - kushasan - is the best. You should follow ahimsa, non violence. Avoid eating meat and using leather in your car or house. Artifical materials has also bad energies, they gives unnatural … read more »
Introduction To Yoga Nidra
The divine energy within is activated by purifying the chakras and awakening the Kuṇḍalinī.Energy is always divine, parallel to consciousness, but its expression depends on the quality of mind through which it flows. Life itself is divine prāṇa, and the chakras are centers within the prāṇamayakośa through which cosmic … read more »
How To Lead Our Life
Spiritual practice begins with immediate discipline and preparation.A clean, peaceful space is chosen. An object of devotion serves as a focus for love and dedication. Mental worship purifies the inner instrument and removes afflictions. This devotion creates positive vibration. Practice is not a … read more »
OM Is The Bija Mantra Of The Universe
The subject is chakras, kuṇḍalinī, and the hidden powers in humans.Today is the day of Divine Mother Sarasvatī, who represents wisdom and pure knowledge. The human body carries all the energies of the universe, and the intellect requires Sarasvatī's blessing. Each chakra has its own bīja … read more »
Mantra Purifies
The subject is the cakras and kuṇḍalinī, the hidden powers in humans.Dreams show our past, including past lives, and give direction through symbols. Yet distinguishing dream from reality is difficult. A farmer dreamt an entire life and lost a son, then awoke to find his daughter dead. … read more »
You Should Have Clear And Positive Mind
Life is shaped by the company one keeps, leading either to upliftment or downfall.Human life presents two fundamental paths: Uttāna, leading to progress and liberation, and Patana, leading to distraction and ignorance. Both originate from Sa ga, the company one keeps. Adding 'Sat'—meaning truth or God—creates Satsa g, association … read more »
Shivo Ham - I am Shiva
The aim of all spiritual practice is to realize the immortal, non-dual Self.Vedanta's essence is non-dualism: only the one divine consciousness is real, and the perceived world is changing illusion. The classical yogi is one who removes duality and realizes the Self in all. This realization brings unity, … read more »
We Need Real Experience
The distinction between theoretical knowledge and direct experience is paramount in understanding chakras and Kuṇḍalinī.Many speak from books, but theory is weightless without practice. True knowledge arises from disciplined practice under guidance, not from imitation or brief training. Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not a physical sensation within the body; it is … read more »
Dream Is Our Hidden Reality
Sleep is a vital, natural process for health and consciousness.Consciousness has three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Sleep is the best state, designed for recovery, allowing the brain to relax from worldly distractions and tensions. Without proper rest, the nervous system becomes imbalanced, leading … read more »
Do Not Try To Stop Your Mind!
The mind functions as a messenger between consciousness, intellect, and the subconscious.The intellect receives sensory information and judges desires arising from the subconscious. Unresolved desires become stored as vāsanās, creating psychological issues and future karma. Forcing spiritual awakening is dangerous; purification of the subconscious through mantra and … read more »
Awakening The Kundalini
If we would like to awaken kundalini shakti first we have to mastery our consciousness.We have to master three states of consciousness: deep sleep, dreams and when we are awake, conscious. It is important to relaize the exact time when state of consciousness is changig. When we are falling asleep, … read more »