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Yoga in Daily Life: A Global Community and Spiritual Guidance
Dietary guidance and life wisdom are addressed.A light diet for health involves vegetables, fruits, and specific allowances, excluding meat, grains, potatoes, bananas, and most dairy, though some milk in drinks and a cup of yogurt is permitted. For weight gain, a regimen … read more »
The Path to a Sharp Mind: Memory, Health, and Daily Practice
Memory is failing due to lifestyle, but it can be restored through disciplined practice.We rely on writing and technology, weakening our recall. Poor diet, lacking nutrition for the brain, and neglecting daily yoga accelerate this loss. Visiting clubs and restaurants fragments attention. To strengthen memory, ensure ample sleep—at least … read more »
Weekend seminar in Kranj, Slovenia (1/3)
Yoga is a profound science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, developed through the ancient research of the ṛṣis.A yogī is one who has realized non-dualism, transcending the duality of this world to attain the highest regard. Modern trivializations, like short courses for certification, misunderstand yoga's true depth, which aims to transform a human … read more »
Swamijis public lecture from Zasavje, Slovenia
Health is balance across physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.Imbalance leads to suffering. Humans possess the intellect to maintain health but have neglected this knowledge, becoming victims of illness. The body follows natural cycles like all life. True health integrates Āyurveda and yoga as complementary … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Nova Gorica
Peace is the way, and health is its foundation.We are incarnations of peace, meant to bring peace to the entire universe, including within ourselves. The ancient Vedas teach peace for earth, water, herbs, atmosphere, and cosmic consciousness. True peace requires ending the inner war. … read more »
Public lecture about Kumbha Mela, Zagreb
The Kumbha Melā offers a glimpse into eternal wisdom.Sanskrit is a language that engages the whole mind, connecting to ancient knowledge. India gave birth to languages, spirituality, and education. The Kumbha Melā originates from the churning of the cosmic ocean, from which emerged fourteen … read more »
Public lecture from Novo Mesto
Health is the primary foundation for a spiritual life.Water is the blood of Mother Earth and should not be polluted or sold. Many lack this basic resource. Milk and children are also sacred and should not be commodities. Human ethics decline when we sell … read more »
The Spice of Life: On Food, Health, and Awareness
True health requires awareness in both practice and consumption.Fast food is swallowed without taste, lacking nourishment. We must choose quality food, like turmeric, but ensure its purity through personal vigilance. A disciple sourced whole roots and had them stone-ground slowly, filling the home with … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life Workshop in Villach on 13th of June
A peaceful night and the daily routine are opportunities for spiritual awareness and unity with the divine.Deep sleep is a state of unity beyond all worldly identities. Before sleep, offer the day's actions to God, seeking forgiveness and protection. Upon awakening, express gratitude for this protection during the state of ignorance. Greet … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life Workshop in Villach on 12th of June (1/2)
Swamijis lecture from the Yoga Workshop in Villach, Austria on 12th June 2010.
Yoga in Daily Life Workshop in Villach on 12th of June (1/1)
Meditation requires a foundation free from fear, anger, jealousy, selfishness, and dissatisfaction; it also demands faith and a clear goal.Inner peace arises from selfless action and helping others, which dispels fear and creates happiness for all involved. Judging others, especially those in need, blocks the natural flow of compassion and prosperity, which is like the … read more »
Public lecture from Klagenfurt
Swamijis lecture on the subject - Inner peace through meditation.Recorded on 12th June, 2010 in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Mansik Puja, Vienna
The subject is Mānasik Pūjā, or mental worship of one's chosen deity.Many practitioners ask how to meditate effectively. Meditating on external symbols like nature can eventually feel empty. The superior practice is internal, devotional service performed within the mind. This mental ceremony nourishes the practitioner with strength … read more »
Swamijis Satsang from Hamburg, Germany
The body is impermanent and full of impurities, but the soul within is eternally pure and radiant.Physical or mental limitations do not affect the soul's true nature. Illness is a form of discipline to be accepted with awareness, not a cause for complaint. The essence of spiritual life is devotion and divine … read more »
Agya Chakra in the theory and practice (2/2)
The Ājñā Cakra is the command center of consciousness and perception.Its seat is at the back of the head, with its reflection felt between the eyebrows. This center balances masculine and feminine principles within, symbolized by its two petals representing Śiva and Śakti. Applying a sandalwood … read more »
Ajna Chakra in the theory and practice (1/2)
The Ājñā Cakra is the seat of discernment and the inner master.One must read the essential book thoroughly to gain clarity, for the mind is lost and extroverted. The Ājñā Cakra is where the divine command resides, the meeting point of consciousness and nature. The true master … read more »
Public lecture from Hamburg on Chakras and Kundalini
The Ājñā Cakra is the door of command between human and divine consciousness.Understanding the Self is the goal of life. The individual soul is a bundle of karma, carrying cycles of happiness and unhappiness. The Ātmā, or universal Self, is one and identical with God. Advaita Vedānta teaches … read more »
Swamijis lecture from Vienna (3/3)
Yoga is a practical path requiring precise understanding and disciplined practice.Success depends on clear communication between action and thought, avoiding inner conflict. Daily life must be ordered, reflecting inner tidiness. Without controlled mental fluctuations and proper practice, efforts fail. Discipline means consistent timing for practice, as … read more »
Swamijis lecture from Vienna (2/3)
Swamijis lecture from Gurujis Ashram, Vienna, Austria.
Swamijis lecture from Vienna (1/3)
Swamijis lecture from Gurujis Ashram in Vienna, Austria
Khechari Mudra, Vienna
Khecharī Mudrā is a key practice for uniting consciousness with immortality.Ancient texts praise it as the mother of every yogī, leading to health and slowed aging. Rare practitioners may live on prāṇa alone. It regenerates cells and masters the body's ten vital energies. Our energy is … read more »
Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas
Swamijis lecture from weekend seminar in Vienna, Austria about Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas recorded on 30th of May 2010.
Asans with Swamiji (3/3)
Asanas guided by Swamiji in Vienna, Austria, on 29th of May 2010.
Satsang from weekend seminar in Vienna (3/3)
Swamijis lecture from weekend seminar in Vienna, Austria on 29th of May 2010.
Satsang from weekend seminar in Vienna (2/3)
The mind is like a camel, trained by habit through systematic practice.All techniques—relaxation, āsana, prāṇāyāma—must be entered and exited slowly to avoid shock. Practice is not competition; it is natural training where the body leads and the mind follows. A story illustrates this: a man lost the … read more »
Satsang from weekend seminar in Vienna (1/3)
The practice combines Jālandhara Bandha, Bāhya Kumbhaka, and Agniśāra Kriyā to clear energy blockages.Bandha means to bind or hold; life's wrong actions create blockages causing suffering, while correct practice brings freedom. Jālandhara Bandha is performed by placing the chin near the collarbone, regulating thyroid energy when released. It can … read more »
Asanas with Swamiji (2/3)
Asanas guided by Swamiji in Vienna, Austria, on 29th of May 2010.
Public lecture from Vienna
Discipline is the foundation of spiritual practice and success in yoga.A lack of concentration and self-control is revealed when students move beyond simple instructions, showing restlessness instead of patience. True yoga calms the nervous system and develops self-awareness through controlled movement and thought. Observing one's behavior … read more »
Asanas with Swamiji (1/3)
Practice of asanas with Swamiji from seminar in Vienna, Austria, on 28th of May 2010.
The Path of Kriyā: Practice, Renunciation, and Realization
The path of Kriyā Yoga requires lifelong practice, renunciation, and discipline to attain health, happiness, and self-realization.Yoga is the practical union of all bodily functions. Neglecting practice leads to stress and illness, while consistent practice makes one a master. True happiness, or sukha, is a perfect, problem-free state attained not through material … read more »
The Essence of Karma, Kriyā, and Spiritual Discipline
Karma, kriyā, and spiritual discipline are the foundation.Selfish action yields binding fruits, while selfless, niṣkāma karma yields divine fruits. Your bhāva, or feeling, determines the fruit received. All action begins as thought and manifests as kriyā, the essential movement of life. The body, … read more »
Spirituality and religion (4/4)
Swamijis morning lecture from Vep, Hungary on 24th of May 2010.
The Essence of Spirituality: Ethics, Love, and Vegetarianism
Ethics, centered on non-violence and vegetarianism, is the foundation of spiritual life.A vegetarian diet provides complete strength and health, as demonstrated by champion vegetarians. It supports concentration, memory, and mental power, which surpass physical strength. Spirituality requires living these ethical principles, not merely studying them. True love … read more »
Spritiuality and religion (2/4)
Dharma is the inherent, eternal nature and function of all existence.Dharma is not sectarian religion but the essential quality of a thing. The dharma of fire is to give heat; the dharma of the heart is to beat. This eternal principle, Sanātana Dharma, governs everything from … read more »
Spirituality and Religion: The Rivers and the Ocean
The seminar's subject is spirituality and religion, aiming to develop spirituality.Ancient texts speak of one universal God. Spirituality is the ocean where all religious rivers meet. It is discovering one's self and relation to the Creator. All creation emanates from one single element, Brahman. Analyze the … read more »
The Path of Nāḍī Yoga: Sound, Consciousness, and Discipline
Nāḍī Yoga is the path of sound leading to union with the supreme consciousness.Yoga is the eternal principle that unites individual consciousness with limitless space. This space, like the Ātmā, is indestructible and contains all existence. Within it is the supreme consciousness, and yoga harmonizes these into oneness. This … read more »
The Action of the Soul: Understanding Kriya
Kriya is the action of the soul.The word combines "kri" for action and "ya" for the soul. Patañjali defines Kriya Yoga as having three parts: tapas, svādhyāya, and Īśvara Praṇidhāna. Tapas involves purifying and strengthening the senses through techniques like the Haṭha … read more »
Brahmari Pranayam
The second in the serial of the capsule program webcasts led by Swamiji.Useful yoga techniques for daily life,this time the Brahmari Pranayam, which does not require much time but have a great benefit. Recorded on 19th May 2010 in Vienna, Austria.
Candle meditation - Tratak
Candle meditation - Tratak.A very effective technique for stress release and improving the eye sight. Specially for the people spending a lot of time in the front of the computer. With explanation and practice. Recorded on 18th May 2010 … read more »
Nirguna and saguna, Strilky
The path from form to the formless is the journey of spiritual wisdom.The Upaniṣads are the gospel, the direct words of the master heard by the disciple sitting near. Only the words of a master who has realized the formless Brahman are true Guru Vākya. These words are … read more »
Renounce
The path requires spiritual discipline through specific principles.Enter the divine kingdom through sacrifice and renunciation. The first principle is austerity, the strength to endure situations without being offended. The second is work; without puruṣārtha, one attains nothing. Dharma, prosperity, duty, and liberation are … read more »
Attachment and love are not the same
Webcast of Swamijis morning Satsang from Strilky Ashram, CZ on 15th of May 2010.Attachment makes us suffer and love will set us free.
Renounce and enjoy
Human life is given to be above everything.What you see in others is a reflection of your own inner qualities. You were born with nothing; all possessions and relationships are temporarily given and will be taken. Your destiny is shaped by past karma. … read more »
Swamijis Satsang in Haridwar (1/2)
Swamijis satsang held in the camp in Haridwar
The Sacred Gaṅgā and the Path of Spiritual Practice
The holy Ga gā represents the spiritual path in a mortal world.The body is mortal, composed of five elements, and all who come to this world must leave. Human-realized knowledge is a universal heritage that must be passed on or it is lost. In this difficult age, … read more »
A Heart Touched by Grace
The Guru's message awakens the soul through grace and devotion.A special energy arises from gathering with the Guru and saints. This energy is felt in places of pure devotion, like a temple where hope radiates from every offering. Bathing in sacred waters becomes a purification, … read more »
Swamijis Satsang in Haridwar
The holy Ga gā bestows blessings, freeing beings from past karmas.Destiny is created first, then the body is formed according to it. This destiny is shaped by all actions, every thought and step counted. The soul becomes trapped in the cycle of action and reaction. A … read more »
Swamijis evening Satsang, Jadan, India
Holy festivals awaken universal happiness and consciousness.All Vedic festivals spread happiness worldwide. They aim to awaken inner joy, brotherhood, forgiveness, respect, tolerance, and love. These celebrations are for everyone—children, women, families, and even animals and nature. The beauty of God is seen … read more »
Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang, Jadan, India (2/2)
Live webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram Education and Research Centre Jadan, Distr.Pali, Rajasthan , India on 1st of March 2010.
Evening Satsang, Jadan, India (1/2)
Swamijis evening Satsang from OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram Education and Research Centre Jadan, Distr.Pali, Rajasthan , India