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Patanjali's Yogasutras - Mantra guides and guards you
The spiritual path is a challenging journey of many lives toward self-realization, requiring persistent practice under a guru's guidance.Life presents constant internal and external problems, like fluctuating emotions and distractions, which are part of the purification process. The guru acts like a smith, using the fire of discipline and the hammer of instruction to … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Conscious and Unconscious Samadhi
This planet is a mortal realm for the soul's recreation, to purify negativity and realize divine qualities.Among 8.4 million life forms, the human alone possesses intellect to discern good from bad and understand the creator. This intellect illuminates consciousness, allowing one to break the cycle of birth and death. God incarnates in … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Guru is ishwara
Heaven is in the forest; hell is in the city.Cities are full of disturbances, where people run after money with the fear of existence. The financial crisis shows human helplessness. Money is still on the planet, yet fear arises from the psychic problem of having … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Outer and Inner Disturbances
The five afflictions are obstacles on the path from duality to unity.God is one; the universe is His exhalation, a manifestation where we feel separate. This separation is duality, which is ignorance. Non-duality, seeing no difference between God and self, is knowledge. In this state of exhalation, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Ignorance is the Biggest Obstacle
The practice of surrender, Īśvara Praṇidhāna, is the path to divine grace.Three entities command equal respect: the lake, which holds water for all; the tree, which gives without expectation; and the saint, who speaks truth for everyone. Surrender means performing all duties with God in mind, not … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Obstacles have to be expected
Today is a divine day of wisdom, mercy, and surrender.This day marks the incarnation of a great teacher, whose life and message are recorded in sacred texts. The core teaching is that wishes are fulfilled through purified karma and unwavering faith, not through selfish demand. … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Love Has Many Forms
The path requires śraddhā, vīrya, and smṛti.Desire resides in the mind, not the body. Śraddhā is confidence, devotion, and belief in one's practice. Vīrya is the health and strength of the body and senses, providing the energy for progress. Smṛti is memory, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Preparation for Samadhi
The citta must become a steady, undisturbed flame to approach samādhi.Patañjali's Samādhi Pāda comes first to prepare the three bodies: physical, subtle, and causal. Mastery of the physical body is not torture but moderation—eating and drinking just enough to survive. Himalayan yogis use roots like kaṇḍamūla, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Devotion and Samadhi
Spiritual progress accelerates through devotion.Systematic practice calms the senses, turning them inward. This introversion is a cultivated calm, not psychological withdrawal. In this state, the inner instruments—mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego—must also be steadied. Remaining mental impressions from past experiences … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras the Glory of Purusha
The incarnation of divine light is observed through celestial signs and understood through cosmic principles.First comes the unmanifest light, Jyoti Svarūpaḥ or Śiva, the source consciousness from which all else arises. This is the primal manifestation without mother or father. From this, the three guṇas become active, represented by Brahmā, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Raga and Dvesha Create Vrittis
The path requires calming the mind by controlling the senses and eliminating attachment, which is the cause of bondage and disturbing forces like desire and aversion.Non-violence is the highest principle. Running from problems is not a solution; one must face them. The mind must be observed and controlled through discernment, not by force or escape. True detachment is mastery over desires, … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Focus your thoughts at paramatma
The spiritual path requires sustained practice and a fragile dispassion.Practice is the constant effort to steady the mind. Dispassion is the turning away from sensory entanglements. This dispassion is delicate and easily extinguished. It can be inspired by scripture or profound reflection, such as contemplating … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Vairagya protects from vrittis
The path to self-realization requires consistent practice and true detachment.You are the seer, the knower, the draṣṭā, yet you search for yourself externally. Self-knowledge, ātmā jñāna, is not found in theory but within through practice. The world of objects, dṛśya, constantly changes, layering impressions on … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Disturbing and Helpful Vrittis
Mastering the mind requires understanding and disciplining its fluctuations, the vṛttis.Progress depends on this foundational discipline, which is mental, not merely physical. The vṛttis are influenced primarily by three organs of knowledge: vision, sound, and smell. What we see, hear, or smell naturally triggers judgment and … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Be steady in meditation
All sound is simply sound; disturbance arises from our perception, not the sound itself.Patañjali teaches that disruptive and helpful thoughts are vṛttis. The problem is disliking external sensations, believing they disturb us. Withdraw the senses to unite with your inner sound; then external noises cease to be a disturbance. … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Dharma of Intellect
The human spiritual journey is defined by specific blessings and duties.First, we are blessed to be born human, possessing intellect and the duty to exercise judgment and protect all creatures. Our human dharma is a responsibility; if we protect it, it protects us. Second, we are … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras - Vairagya and satsang
Yoga is the authentic system for progressing from stone to cosmic consciousness.Yogis researched all planetary life, understanding every entity possesses consciousness. They explored astrology as the third eye and palmistry as the ocean's philosophy, where lines change with destiny. Life originates from one divine consciousness, the light … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Dark Cloud of Laziness
Trees are sacred life, equal to saints, and protecting them with lakes, rain, and saints is our prime duty.Humans, trapped by greed and attachment, destroy nature and ignore liberating wisdom. Attachment is a prison; detachment is freedom. Our restless thoughts form an unhealthy jungle. Overcome them by directing consciousness inward, realizing we are not … read more »
Patanjali's Yogasutras Nectar of Divine Words
The nectar of divine wisdom and the discipline of the senses are essential for spiritual progress.Vācanāmṛta is the nectar of a master's spoken words, which purifies the hearing and cleanses negative vibrations absorbed daily. Jñānamṛta is the nectar of wisdom leading to immortality. Caraṇāmṛta is the holy water from a master's … read more »
Sankalp Mantra
The practice of Śaṅkalpa Mudrā brings completeness to all physical, mental, and spiritual efforts.Perform it three times daily in a good posture. It serves your personal life, family, and work for society, done with awareness of unity with Brahman. This mantra and practice lead consciousness toward completeness, improving bodily … read more »
Satsang is the way
The supreme path is true spiritual companionship.Satsang, communion with truth, is the essential way to self-realization, discipline, and protection from negative influences. It is a rare blessing, especially with a true guide. I long for those companions; their absence brings tears to … read more »
Guru kripa makes everything possible
The Guru's grace makes the impossible possible.Physical togetherness is ideal, but mental connection through shared focus, like viewing the moon, also unites us. The Guru fulfills wishes; what seems impossible becomes possible through this grace, as shown by weather changing for a … read more »
Sadhana and family
The spiritual path of the householder is the discipline of family life without escape.The householder's primary dharma is to educate their children; failing this is a spiritual failure. This duty requires self-mastery, as children lose confidence when parents lack inner certainty. Modern society and governments often fail to support … read more »
I surrender my service to all
The true purpose of human life is universal service and spiritual wisdom, rejecting narrow human-centric views.I reject the slogan to live only for humans; one must live for all creatures, as every entity is the self, which is supreme. Service to all is service to God, without discrimination. We receive a … read more »
Monsoon and sadhana
The human body and all life are governed by seasonal cycles, just as vegetation is.Climate change is the greatest threat, caused by human greed which pollutes the mind and then the world. This results in water scarcity and extreme weather. The earth burns from the heat of pesticides, which also … read more »
Kumbha Mela the Festival of Immortality
Master 546 - Kumbha Mela - the festival of immortality DVD 546 … read more »
The value of bhajans
Recognize the value of spiritual life and the necessity of a guide.True wealth lies in recognizing value, not in discarding it. A society that uses and discards extends to ethics. Gratitude is essential. Spiritual practice provides concise guidance, but one must act on it, not merely know … read more »
The beauty of the name of God
Yoga is the eternal path existing before creation.Its first aim is Self-realization, union with the formless Brahman, our origin. The second aim is the impossible fight for physical immortality, forbidden by cosmic protocol where all who are born must die. The third aim … read more »
The five elements in balance
Yoga is the union and harmony of body, mind, and soul.It is a scientific system for human well-being. Health is the first principle, gained through conscious nourishment and movement. The body is a combination of the five elements. Balance within these elements is yoga. Proper nourishment … read more »
The human body is a valuable instrument
Yoga is the ancient science of harmony for body, mind, and soul.The universe is founded on space, consciousness, their balancing union called yoga, and the resulting energy. This same cosmic energy is within us. Human life possesses higher consciousness but is plagued by negative traits like greed, … read more »
The beauty of spirituality
Yoga is the ancient science of harmonizing body, mind, and soul for health and spiritual development.Humans possess immense inner potential to awaken. Modern generations now seek healthy living and personal spirituality, moving beyond past materialism and religious disillusionment. Spirituality means universal love, respect, and purity, distinct from organized religion. True happiness … read more »
Exercise will make You capable
Yoga begins with discipline.Our existence spans from the cosmic consciousness into individual life and back. The soul experiences many layers over countless ages, as researched by the sage Patañjali. The first instruction is discipline, saying no to our weaknesses … read more »
Yoga against stress
Stress is a destructive force that disrupts personal harmony and society.All negativity stems from stress, which first destroys one's personality, then the environment, and finally splits families. A yogic way of life, integrating body, mind, and soul, is the path to harmony. This dharmic life involves … read more »
Be alert
The mind is a mighty power, the lord of which is the ever-changing moon.Repeating the divine name of Rāma destroys sins and grants supreme peace, as it is the final shelter for the supportless. The mind coordinates the five senses, collecting impressions that become stored desires in the subconscious. … read more »
Everything is purna
Everything is Pūrṇa, or completeness.Our individual consciousness creates a barrier of ignorance, separating us from this oneness and bringing suffering. When consciousness merges with the Pūrṇa, there is no duality; it is a zero, a śūnya, where no problems or … read more »
Relations creates situations
The human condition is defined by the tension between our deep attachments and the path to liberation.We are bound to this world through the five elements and our relationships, creating a web of moha, or delusive attachment. This attachment breeds fear, selfishness, and suffering, especially the fear of death and the unknown … read more »
Yoga is universal consciousness
Yoga is the universal principle of balance, harmony, and unity, connecting space and consciousness.It is the ancient science of body, mind, and soul. The goal of human life is to merge individual consciousness with the Universal Consciousness. We have the freedom of action, but every thought and deed creates … read more »
The tree should be strong
True friendship and faithfulness are the essence of the spiritual journey.Life presents milestones and challenges over decades. An elderly man, once powerful, finds himself alone in a nursing home, questioning the purpose of his life and possessions. His story illustrates a universal human condition. Physical dependence … read more »
Active and passive meditation
Meditation is an ancient practice with two forms: active karma yoga and passive inner absorption.This world is a mortal field of action where all that is born will die and all that is created will be destroyed. It is also a living planet, a home for countless creatures, not just … read more »
Why Should I Meditate
Active meditation is the integration of awareness and selfless service into daily life.You do not have to meditate, but nothing works without it. Meditation means being one with your existence, influencing your environment positively through proper conduct, attention, and clarity. There are passive and active forms. Every spiritual … read more »
Yoga - these are ancient principles.
Yoga is the singular principle of union, balance, and harmony between body, mind, and soul, connecting individual consciousness to the cosmic.It is ancient and fundamental, originating from the cosmic principles of space, consciousness, and the unifying force that holds them together. This unity is the essence, preceding all later techniques. The individual soul, manifested from the … read more »
Chidakash meditation
The soul is an individual, limited reflection of the universal Ātmā, bound by karma and the cycle of rebirth.It is encased in five sheaths. The physical body remains with the earth. The energy and mental bodies travel with the soul, carrying feelings that determine the next birth. The knowledge body is aware of past … read more »
Meditation and mental health
Creative meditation is the active, concentrated work that brings harmony and inner beauty.Theory inspires, but practice perfects through direct experience. Meditation is beneficial for all, yet those with mental difficulties require a specific, active form. This creative meditation involves focused, hands-on work like painting or carpentry, which is … read more »
Mahaprabhuji is that one
The aim of human life is to awaken from the sleep of ignorance and end the cycle of birth and death.This cycle is caused by karma, both good and bad. Only through the grace of the Guru and the practice of meditation can one attain the knowledge of the Self, or Brahman, which is the immortal … read more »
Raja yoga is the way to the Self
The path to the self is Aṣṭāṅga Yoga, the eight-step discipline leading to the king within, the Ātmā.This Rājayoga is the way to oneself, containing all Yogas. The final aim for all beings is union with the one omnipresent God, the source of everlasting happiness sought consciously or unconsciously. Lasting happiness is within, … read more »
Shiva is the body of the universe
The Ātmā is the universal Self, identical with Śiva, and realizing it is the purpose of human life.Space, light, and energy constitute a universal body, which is the radiance of the Ātmā within you. This Ātmā is one, unborn, and immortal, existing equally in all. Humans require a manifested form to comprehend this … read more »
Solve Your inner conflicts
The language of the heart is universal, beyond all spoken words.Everything in nature changes; seasons and conditions arise, show their beauty, and disappear. Differences exist everywhere, but conflict arises only from negative perception, ego, and non-acceptance. To solve conflict, one must speak the human language of … read more »
Understand Yourself through meditation
Your work is your worship, creating beauty through talent, not just for money.This is active meditation. Passive meditation is withdrawing to understand yourself. Active meditation purifies karma through service. Yet you may not know yourself. Passive meditation reveals unseen qualities that disturb others. We often think we are … read more »
Meditation and quality of life
Meditation is the answer to all questions about life's purpose and one's own nature.Humans possess higher aims beyond basic animal functions. Upon waking, one must ask: What does it mean to be human? Do you value this life? Good qualities like love and kindness define humanity and are cultivated … read more »
Steps towards meditation
A Guru Mantra from a master is essential for successful meditation, as meditation without mantra is like a body without a soul.Mantra practice proceeds through five techniques: writing it with concentration, chanting it with love and devotion, internalizing it in happiness, repeating it mentally with focus, and finally reaching a spontaneous, continuous inner recitation called Ajapa. Using … read more »