Mahashivaratri Celebrations at Devarayasamudram Ashram, 2026
February 15th 2026 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCeG0kfCJ9Ihttps://youtube.com/shorts/fbhpgHJuPoE?feature=share
Zen Grisdale
Meditation Retreat with Shri Babaji in South India Jan/Feb 2026 (photos)
The Meditation Retreat with Shri Babaji took place at Shivabalayogi Ashram Devarayasamudram, South India from 28th January to 8th February 2026. Dedicated meditators from around the world came to deepen their practice in the presence of Shri Babaji Maharaj.
Purushartha – Self-Efforts – Q&A, No. 261
Recorded on 28 February 2026 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro from Babaji0:56 What does the word purushartha mean?3:34 How do we put in efforts to know Oneself? What is the process?14:37 If there is a single thought within the mind does that mean we still need to put in efforts until eventually the mind is … Read more
Time and Space – Q&A, No. 260
Recorded on 7 February 2026 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:27 Are time and space two different things, or are they thoughts and perceptions?2:41 Can the mind go beyond time?3:59 The story of Leelavati from the Yoga Vasistha in the context of the discovery of entangled particles in quantum mechanics.15:00 Is the mind, consciousness and space … Read more
The mind and the Self – Q&A, No. 259
Recorded on 17 January 2026 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:07 The feeling that we exist, beyond the thoughts.3:30 Your existence beyond your thoughts.7:05 Applying the mind to itself, the infinite entity.10:17 How is the imagination within the Self, but also away from the Self?15:38 The vastness of the universe is only in relativity.17:15 Why there … Read more
Shri Babaji at Shivabalayogi Ashram Bangalore Ashram for Shri Swamiji Maharaj Birthday 2026
Shivabalayogi Ashram JP Nagar, January 24th 2026
Special Instruction – Ashtavakra Samhita – Q&A, No. 258
Recorded on 4 January 2026 with US participants 0:00 Intro0:10 Desire is the root of indiscrimination, Chapter 16, verse 73:54 What causes attachment?5:42 Why does desire arise in the first place?6:45 So desire is not the problem, it’s the attachment to the desire?7:45 Is a Self-Realized Yogi free of desire or just free of attachment?8:57 … Read more
Invitation to Maha Shivaratri with Shri Babaji
Sunday February 15th at Shivabalayogi Ashram Devarayasamudra Watch the proceedings live on Babaji’s Facebook page
Thoughts – Q&A, No. 257
Recorded on 11 January 2026 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:06 What does Babaji mean when He speaks of thoughts?1:22 Is there a seed that starts the thoughts?2:00 Are thoughts the act of creation itself?2:48 Do thoughts spring up in relation to the imprints from previous experiences6:08 Why can’t we control our thoughts if they are … Read more
Yoga Vasistha – Creation – No. 256
Recorded on 3rd January 2026 with worldwide participants 0:00 Intro0:11 When grace meets maturity of discrimination then dispassion is generated within the heart.1:18 The relation between non-dual point of view of the Self – everything is within the Self, and how the mind has started creation with thoughts.4:15 Why has creation happened?6:56 Why is it … Read more
Karma Yoga- Q&A, No. 255
Recorded on 27 April 2024 with worldwide participants. 0:00 Intro0:07 What is Karma Yoga?1:00 Is Karma Yoga the same as Dhyana Yoga, but in activity?13:40 Do we need to lose the idea in our imagination that an outcome of our action is either good or bad?17:02 Babaji’s natural love and surrender to Swamiji that allowed … Read more
Purpose of Life – Q&A, No. 254
Recorded on 6 December 2025 with worldwide participants. 0:00 Intro0:06 Does life have a purpose, and if so what is it?2:55 In our society a purpose is generally not clearly defined, or they say it is to be a good citizen, have a good life etc. Is this wrong?5:23 Is grace of God or Divinity … Read more
“The Universe in a hair” from the Yoga Vasishtha – Q&A, No. 253
Recorded on 22 November 2025 with worldwide participants. 0:00 Intro0:38 “Universe in a hair” – Universe is how you perceive it.3:51 Is there a separation in consciousness to make an individual consciousness?8:06 So is the world a projection of the mind?9:28 Is the mind a separation from the higher consciousness?11:13 Is it possible to experience … Read more
Shri Babaji’s Message on World Meditation Day
Shri Babaji’s message for World Meditation Day, celebrated on 21 December 2025.
