Samkalpa Shakti

~ Swami Rama

The first task for a seeker of trust is to understand the words “coordinated effort.” This means that one should always follow the dictates of his conscience. When a normal human being considers doing something, his conscience helps him to choose what he will do by placing the consequences of his actions – good and bad, helpful and damaging, right and wrong – in front of him. And if he has a firm will, he will be able to carry out the action he chooses. Samkalpa shakti (will power) is a powerful force in the human being. If it is not utilized, there will always be failure, regardless of the external efforts made and the means applied. True sadhakas are taught to be vigilant, to not allow the light of samkalpa shakti to be diminished or extinguished. If the knowledge of that light is protected and allowed to grow, the aspirant becomes self-reliant, and self-reliance is an essential virtue. Self-reliance, courage, a one pointed-mind, and determination all unite to build the force of samkalpa shakti, without which the aspirant cannot fearlessly tread the path of life.

Silence Can Be Your Wishing Stone

~ Swami Veda Bharati

Let us understand – layers upon layers, fields within fields, kośas within kośas, pillow cases within pillow cases, veils behind veils. Each one has its own frequency, its own “voice,” shall we say, its own light, its own sound. As you know, in our tradition we merge the light and the sound, and the sadhana of one leads to the sadhana of the other. Again, [referring] to the two sūtras in my little book of blessings:

“May you hear sound that light produces as it travels through space.
May you see the light that sound creates as it travels through space.”

Where is that space? What space is it through which the light and the sound travel? What space is it where they are first created so that the light and sound of the universe may eventually emerge from that supreme mind that contains these intangible principles that cannot be measured by any instrument?

I see it in terms of spanda, the central core of the Kashmir philosophy that developed from the 8th century to, say, the 14th or 15th century and created spiritual and intellectual giants. The philosophy of spanda, the philosophy of vibration: [that] within each force-field there is a certain frequency, its voice, its sound.

What the frequency of ātman, the spiritual self, is only the ātman knows because any statement about ātman can only be nonsense statements. Nonsense, like the questions that people often ask: “Where does the soul go after death?” “What happens to the soul after death?” – as though something can happen to a soul. “Where does the soul go after death?” What an absurdity of questions! What absurdity is that one question! Because, “where” implies place, space. “Goes” implies movement in that space from point to point. “After” implies time. “Death”?! Whose death? The soul’s death?! Ātman’s death?! ¬ All absurd. No language can ask a question about ātman; therefore no language can answer it. You would have to say, “NA – Does not apply.” To any question about ātman I will say, “NA – Does not apply.” So let us leave ātman alone. It loves kaivalya: aloneness, solitude, being solo. Kaivalya, the last word in the Yoga-sutras: solitude of the soul.

But to get to that solitude of the soul, one has to pass through those barriers of noises, these frequencies, these high-frequency, low-frequency regions of energies, force-fields. So at each level, the silence is a relative one. Relative to what? Relative to the exterior [level], to that force-field which is exterior to it.

Reading Circle on Zoom

~ Louise Molenkamp van Loon

Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita by Swami Rama: Chapter 12 The yoga of Devotion pg. 353 - 364

At the request of Swami Ritavan Ji, Himalayan Yoga Meditation Netherlands Society (HYMNS) will facilitate a reading circle, that will be started and hosted by Louise. We will start, as instructed by Swami Ritavan, with Chapter 12 of Swami Rama's Perennial Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita. The group can then decide among themselves about the next book. TTP students can register for these hours for sangha hours. You can send an email to info@yoga-hymns.nl if you would like to attend. If you don't have the book, we will send you a pdf of the chapter.

When? Sundays - January 25, 11.00 CET onwards
India 3:30 Pm; Netherlands 11:00 Am CET; Taiwan 18:00 Pm

Anatomy Support Group - in English

In April, an anatomy support group will start on zoom for TTP level 2 students and others who are interested.

Meeting with Spiritual Friends, Satsang with Wolfgang Bischoff

About every 6 to 8 weeks, HYMNS hosts a zoom-satsang with Wolfgang, who is a senior teacher in the Himalaya Tradition.

If you are interested in participating in any of these programs over zoom, please send an email at info@yoga-hymns.nl.

Celebrating World Meditation Day 2025:
A Moment of Inner Stillness

~ Maya Devi Soonaranne

For the second time, millions of people came together in meditation on 21 December 2025, in response to the UN’s call to pause, reflect and reconnect with our inner selves. The sādhakas of the AHYMSIN group of Quatre Bornes, Mauritius also got together on that day for a meditation session as part of the celebrations of World Meditation Day.

We feel deeply blessed that what was once a sacred ancient tradition, revealed only to a select few, has today become a global observance, embraced by the whole planet as a path to inner peace, self-awareness, and holistic well-being. In today’s fast-paced world, the ancient wisdom offers us a simple reminder: peace begins within.

The session was held under the guidance of our spiritual teacher Behenji Sarojini. In her discourse, at the end of the guided meditation, Behenji Sarojini talked about the meditation process as taught by Swami Rama of the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. She emphasized on the fact that meditation is not an escape from life. It is a systematic training of the mind which unfolds through a progressive preparation of the body, breath, and mind in defined stages.

The first step for the preparation of a meditative state begins with the practice of Joints and Glands exercises that gently stretch and limber the body. This releases tensions and energy blockages.

New Programs in 2026 at
Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama

We received an overwhelming to our events and activities this year, along with multiple requests to continue to our long term programs including the 84-Days Intensive Sadhana Retreat and the One-year Residential Program: Swami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam. We will be offering both these programs in 2026 as well, starting on the auspicious day of the Guru Purnima, 29th July 2026.

84-Days Intensive Sadhana Retreat

One-year Residential Program: Swami Rama Dhyana Gurukulam

Global Meditation Reminder

Full Moon Meditation
on 1 February 2026

New Moon Meditation
on 16 February 2026

You are invited to sit in meditation for an hour wherever you are, in your home or with friends. Total beginners and longtime practitioners, non-initiates and initiates are welcome. If you cannot sit for the entire hour, sit as long as you are able; as Swami Veda has said, “Let the quietness of the mind continue even after you rise...”

Global Meditations Schedule

Upcoming Ashram Events

AHYMSIN Sangha Gathering 2026

Himalayan Yoga Tradition -
Teacher Training Program Retreat

Navaratri Retreat –
Cultivating the Divine Feminine

Upcoming Global Events

Meditation and Silence Retreat with John Sellinger and Michael Kissener

When: 11-17 May 2026

Where: Schweibenalp, Centre of Unity, Brienz

In our daily lives, we are constantly mentally occupied with sensory impressions, information, developments, and various activities.

This retreat offers the opportunity to completely withdraw from the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a few days, to turn our attention inward, and to explore our own inner dimensions. We can learn to understand ourselves better and find access to the transformative and healing power of silence.

Silence inspires
Silence is creative
In silence we find peace
As soon as the restlessness of the mind ceases, we perceive the sound of silence.

For more information, kindly visit the event page at - https://schweibenalp.ch/detail/?seminarId=%204566d826-3213-4cdf-b41c-478b611b0e64

You may also read more about the event at - https://www.ahymsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Embracing-Silence-Retreat-in-Switzerland.pdf

Registration by: 28th of February 2026

Contact us: ahymsinch@gmail.com (Lea and Anna)

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Dutch Retreats in 2026

The Himalayan Yoga Meditation Netherlands Society (HYMNS) will be offering several programs and satsangs, both in Dutch and English, throughout 2026.

This will include -

Reading Circle on Zoom with Louise Molenkamp van Loon

Weekend Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati and Uta Bisseswar from 8 - 10 May, 2026 (https://yoga-hymns.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/weekend-mei-2026.pdf)

Himalayan Yoga Weekend Retreat with Uta Bisseswar and Riemke de Groot from 19 - 21 June, 2026

Silence Retreat with Swami Ma Tripurashakti Bharati, Pierre Lefebvre (Pandit Priyadarshan) and Uta Bisseswar, with assistance from Sonia, Shailendra and Riemke from 4 - 11 September, 2026
(https://yoga-hymns-nederland.email-provider.eu/download/sfzzvkxfq7/EdBYeWqaeG?file=silence++registration+2026.doc&l=%7B%7Blist_id%7D%7D)

More information about all Dutch programs can be found at https://yoga-hymns.nl/jaarprogramma-2026/

For registration, you are very welcome to contact: info@yoga-hymns.nl or visit – www.yoga-hymns.nl

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