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Der Koerper ist Unwirklichkeit
The Self is the only reality, distinct from all transient forms and false identifications.You are not the physical body, the astral body, or any of the five sheaths. These are temporary and subject to change. The Ātman, your true Self, is eternal, unchanging, and identical with the universal principle, … read more »
Was ist dein Ziel
Two paths define human life: one of passive acceptance, the other of conscious purpose.The first path sees all as equal nonsense, leading to a life of simple existence. The second recognizes human life's unique value and the pressing limit of time. Time is the ocean's wave, destiny itself, beating … read more »
Wissen und Spiritualitaet sind nicht messbar
The spiritual path is about being, not evaluating.Do not seek to perceive your own progress, as that stems from ego. Your task is simply to be the diamond—the inherently valuable spiritual Self. A diamond does not question its nature or value; it simply … read more »
Yoga und naturtherapie
Yoga is a lifelong path where progress is often first seen in physical health.Systematic daily practice brings noticeable improvement within days, while neglect quickly reverses it. Practice must be balanced like daily nourishment, tailored to one's own capacity. This discipline calms the nerves, improves breathing, mobility, and circulation. Yoga … read more »
Glory of god is endless (Ramayana)
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, July 2001
Mind is a shadow of your body
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, July 2001
Make order in your life
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, December 2000
Life is a change
Concentrate on your sādhanā, for time is impermanent.Compare your practice over the past year honestly; your body and aura reveal the truth. Time is lost if not used. Everything changes: health, happiness, and destiny. From king to beggar, beggar to king—such is time's … read more »
Be a diamond
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, December 2000
Mahaprabhuji is endless joy
Worldly joy is fleeting and contains hidden sorrow, but divine joy is endless.Human happiness is brief and intertwined with suffering, for every gain conceals equal or greater pain. Only the Supreme One's joy is boundless. An incarnate liberator provides a living refuge beyond scriptures. Merely reading teachings without … read more »
Science of chakras
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through harmony and balance.The cosmic energy governs the universe, and this principle of union was discovered by ancient yogis. The individual soul is a spark of the divine light, present in all life. We originate from the cosmic sound … read more »
Awakening of muladhar
Chakras are energy centers where consciousness resides, defining character and problems.Your destiny (prārabdha) is created by past karma before your body forms. You control your present karma through action, speech, thought, and influence, but once acted upon, deeds become destiny governing future life and all current … read more »
Build your intellect supportive
A clear aim is essential to prevent the intellect from becoming a destructive distraction.Without a definite purpose, the mind wavers among endless possibilities, changing direction with every new suggestion. This lack of clarity makes one susceptible to external influences and gossip, which act like poison, spoiling spiritual practice as … read more »
Everything is in your hands
The initiation of eight sannyāsīs was a highlight.The Master decides readiness; these were not easy individuals, each a long effort to guide. One is profoundly honest, immediately embodying the role. Another prepared for decades through hardship. Three were from Australia, one from Israel, … read more »
Benefit is in the valuating
The value of spiritual practice lies in your own devotion, not in external objects.An object's price fluctuates, but the object itself does not change; your profit or loss is determined by the value you assign. Similarly, God and the Master remain constant. Your spiritual gain or loss depends entirely … read more »
Cultivate good vritis
Discipline requires discernment between necessity and laziness.Listen to the body; if exhausted, rest. But laziness is the great enemy and must be overcome. True discipline serves your nature and happiness, not external pressure. You have the right to choose what brings relaxation. … read more »
How to control vritis
Yoga begins with the discipline of controlling the mind's modifications, the vṛttis.These thoughts pull you away from your present reality, as illustrated by a meditator whose mind was shopping for shoes. Vṛttis arise from within and from external senses; they cannot be stopped but must be directed, … read more »
Have a discipline of a river
Our endeavor is to overcome all suffering and achieve union with the Divine.This requires surrendering your individuality completely, like a river merging into the ocean and losing its name. To reach this union, you must be disciplined like a river flowing steadfastly toward the sea. The primary obstacle … read more »
You are your own obstacle on the path
The ocean of wisdom from the ancient sages requires disciplined study.Patañjali is one such sage who articulated the nature of the mind. Immense knowledge about consciousness and the cosmos is found in their works, accessed through daily, dedicated reading. The primary obstacle is one's own mind, … read more »
In the home of the soul
Summer 2003.in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture
Yoga sutras psychology
Patañjali's work is essential for understanding human consciousness and psychology.He organized human nature into four yogic paths. Emotionally inclined people follow Bhakti yoga, finding peace in devotion. Those who must always be active follow Karma yoga. Those drawn to intellectual debate follow Jñāna yoga. The … read more »
Ashram is a transitory place
The ashram is a workshop for personal transformation, where the raw material of the self is carved to reveal the divine within.I observe pink stones taken from a heap to a workshop to be carved for construction. This process mirrors our own. We, like the stones, are brought to the ashram. Here, the teachers work on us … read more »
Farewell Ceremony To Mataji
Mataji - the mother of H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwaranandaji - left this physical world. Sadhvi Punyanand Puri Ji Maharaj (Mataji) peacefully left her physical body (Brahmlin) and merged with the divine in the afternoon of the 2nd July … read more »
Alles ist traum
The world is Brahman in form, yet all worldly activity is unreal distraction.Prapañca is the endless, meaningless busyness of desires and efforts. Nivṛtti is cessation, withdrawing to meditate. This world is like a dream, impermanent and insubstantial. All actions and cultural norms are part of this transient play. … read more »
Individuelle selbst und gott
Yoga is the science of achieving balance and union in life.The entire cosmos is sustained by this balancing energy, which creates harmony within the individual and society. Yoga means union, specifically the union of the individual self with the cosmic Self. Our true Self is a … read more »
Yoga is power of transformation
Lecture by Swamiji from Ljubljana, November 2000
Ich bin das selbst
Karma is our constant action, from daily tasks to thoughts, but the Self is beyond all action.We perform nitya-karma, daily duties like eating and cleaning, and naimittika-karma, selfless acts for others, which carry no negativity. Negative karma arises from harmful desires: jealousy, hatred, or causing suffering. Desires bind us, like insects tormenting … read more »
Alles existiert in unserem korper
The Manipūra Chakra is the primary center governing all bodily functions and energy.God, as divine consciousness, rests within the body's fluid, symbolized as an ocean. This consciousness resides on a thousand-headed serpent representing the brain's myriad functions, mastered by the Manipūra. The fire element, Viṣṇu, exists within this … read more »
Do not force brahmacharya
On family, partnership, and the immortal Self.Having children brings joy but also creates sorrow through worry for their future. In modern times, children's excessive freedom causes suffering by not heeding parents. Regarding spiritual life and partnership, do not force solitude if your … read more »
We are all seekers
Lecture by Swamiji from Debrecen, September 2000
Realize that you are a human
Human life is the door to exit the cycle of suffering.You must ask yourself serious questions: Who are you? What is your purpose? This existence is a great circle of time, the Kālachakra, containing 8.4 million forms of life. All creatures revolve within this cycle of … read more »
Yoga is a blessing
Yoga is a holistic path to health, integrating physical practice with spiritual blessing and balance.Health is foundational. Modern medicine offers help, but a holistic approach is essential. Yoga is a primary therapy for good health. Its movements are psychosomatic, influencing both body and psyche. The system's power comes with the … read more »
Yoga is eternal
Lecture by Swamiji from Ljubljana, SLO, March 1999
Morning farewell satsang from Strilky Ashram
The seminar's essence is a clear understanding supported by shared techniques.These methods originate from the teacher's personal practice. The core program is Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna, a purifying fire that burns karmic obstacles. The teacher's presence was felt throughout. A personal story illustrates that all beings originate from … read more »
Our Life is the message
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic The most important things are invisible.Sadhana is spiritual practice. It includes a variety of disciplines that are followed in order to achieve various spiritual objectives. We should keep our sadhana. The message of a saint is his life. Also our life … read more »
Eternal journey of the soul
Satsang with Swamiji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.According to the Upanishad, the subtle body is existing in the astral world. In the astral world the subtle body is just like a radiance or aura, within that is the jivatman. The jivatman with the … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 3
The living tradition of the Vedas is sustained through precise recitation and universal principles.The Vedic language is preserved against change, its hymns timeless. The Gāyatrī mantra, containing 24 syllables, embodies the essence of all Vedas. Correct pronunciation is essential, governed by phonetic rules and complex recitation methods like Kramapāṭha … read more »
He Nath Aba To - Bhajan
The purpose of life is to live consciously and meaningfully, avoiding waste.Most live unconsciously, becoming slaves to the mind which seeks enjoyment and leads to disappointment. This wastes the precious human life, a boat to cross the ocean of worldly suffering. Daily self-inquiry is essential: ask why … read more »
Rishis are fathers of mankind
The aim of human life is to realize the light of Brahman through dedicated practice and unity.Ancient ṛṣis, through deep meditation, researched existence and declared the unity of the cosmos and the individual body. They described 8.4 million life forms, with human life being a rare opportunity to ascend toward divine light. … read more »
Sadho Bhai Ajaba Ratha Hamara- Bajan
The body is a wondrous chariot for the spiritual journey, a metaphor from the Kaṭha Upaniṣad.The Self is the master seated within, the body is the chariot, the intellect is the driver, the mind is the reins, and the ten sense organs are the horses. When the mind is uncontrolled, the … read more »
How to understand the masters training ?
The highest state of consciousness, Paramapada, is received as grace from the Guru.Physical prasad is also distributed, especially to children, following tradition. Disciples share stories of spiritual training through confronting personal aversions. One disciple, fearing rats, was stopped by the Guru's glance, learning that even animals possess motherly … read more »
Jadan school - center of education
Our school's journey shows how education rooted in community trust transforms.It began small, compromising with a rigid system to prove its worth. A student's outstanding exam result built crucial parental confidence, allowing a shift toward relevant, practical learning. We created alphabet charts using local Marwari words … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 2
Vedas are not created by human.Vedas are endless because the Universe is endless. Rishis received only one part of it. Rishis where seers, practicing meditation and an ascetic life. Through this they where able to receive the Vedic mantras on the … read more »
Kya Pucho Kaisa Dipa Dayala - Bhajan
The Guru embodies the divine principle that removes obstacles and reveals essence.Hinduism allows any chosen form for worship, yet the core teaching transcends religion. Bhajans often use Hindu imagery to then point beyond ritual. Pilgrimage, austerity, and scriptural knowledge are insufficient without the Guru's guidance. The Guru … read more »
What a glory of the satsang
Satsa g is the door to liberation.The words of a holy assembly are liberating nectar. A saint's words never go empty. An emperor once secretly listened to a sādhu's satsa g. The saint declared that if divine grace is withdrawn, even an … read more »
Gajananda ananda murati - Doha
Gaṇeśa's meaning for a yogī is examined through both traditional narrative and devotional song.Hindu deities represent aspects of the divine. A common story explains Gaṇeśa's form: Pārvatī created a guardian from clay, whom Śiva beheaded and later revived with an elephant's head, granting him precedence. Such Purāṇic tales convey … read more »
Hata Chora Mana - Bhajan
The guru calls the mind to abandon stubbornness and follow to reveal the secret of the ātmā.The disciple is told to constantly go to satsa g, where doubts will slowly clear. The soul resides within the cage of the body made from five elements. Worldly attachments, often mistaken for love, drown one … read more »
Sat - Chit - Ananda
The human life is a precious instrument for spiritual practice.This body is a temporary vehicle for the soul, which carries its karma like a backpack. Most beings are trapped in cycles of unhappiness and desire, mistaking the non-reality of the material world for truth. True … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 1
The Vedas are infinite knowledge, the eternal spiritual truth emerging from the divine breath.This wisdom describes both the material and subtle universes, providing essential instructions for living in harmony with universal laws. Without such guidance, life remains mundane and unfulfilled. Teachings like Āyurveda and Vāstuśāstra exemplify applied Vedic science, … read more »
Be the ocean of the mercy
The aim of human life is to realize the divine Self through grace, not mere ritual meditation.If one gives meditation only to the mind, one runs from true Self-knowledge. There are two lights: the physical and the light of Brahman, which is the eternal Ātmā. This supreme light, the wisdom of Parabrahma, … read more »