Swami Yogesh Puri visits Slovenia
Swami Yogesh Puri’s visit to Slovenia: a journey of inspiration and spiritual legacy
Yoga in Daily Life Slovenia was honoured to host Swami Yogesh Puriji, a Slovenian-born architect and longtime disciple of Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Sri Swami Maheshwaranandaji, who participated in the design and creation of the OM Ashram complex in Jadan, Rajasthan, India.
Swami Yogesh Puriji, a sannyasi (renunciate) and deeply committed student of the Yoga in Daily Life tradition, returned to his homeland for a short visit and has been touring various ashrams and yoga centres across Slovenia. His satsangs are taking place at Yoga in Daily Life centres in Koper, Domžale, Ljubljana, Novo Mesto, Maribor, Nova Gorica and Kranj. After the tour he will return to his home in Jadan, India.
A Journey Through the Birth of OM Ashram
During his inspiring satsang in Ljubljana, Swami Yogesh Puriji offered a powerful visual lecture, sharing photographs and stories from the early stages of construction of OM Ashram, one of the largest spiritual centres in the world. From laying the first foundation stones together with Vishwaguruji in 1990, to the Grand Opening ceremonies in February 2024, Swami Yogesh Puriji took the audience on a remarkable journey through time and spiritual devotion.
The OM Ashram, now recognised as an energetic and spiritual jewel of India, carries a unique Slovenian imprint – thanks to the love, dedication, and contributions of Swami Yogesh Puri and other Slovenians, who participated in this remarkable project.
Spiritual Message: The Simplicity of Goodness
In his address, Swami Yogesh Puri shared a simple yet profound truth:
“It is important to be a good human. Yoga can help us to be a good human – it can simply mean that we give someone a smile.”
This message, so relevant in today’s world, reminds us that the practice of yoga is not only about physical postures or techniques but about cultivating kindness, presence, and genuine human connection.
Legacy and Spiritual Continuity
Swami Yogesh Puri spoke of the importance of the Guru Parampara, the sacred lineage of spiritual masters, and he highlighted the transmission of spiritual leadership within the Yoga in Daily Life system to its official and sole successor, Swami Avatar Puriji.
Children at the Heart of Satsang
Satsang in Ljubljana and Kranj was further enriched by a Children’s Satsang, a now-regular feature in Slovenian Yoga in Daily Life community events. The children’s joy and warm-hearted interactions with Swami Yogesh Puriji created a beautiful and memorable occasion. He once again reminded us of the vital role children play in continuing the spiritual tradition, and of our collective responsibility to work for the well-being of society and our planet.
Swami Yogesh Puri’s visit has deeply inspired practitioners across Slovenia, reminding us all of the transformative power of spiritual dedication, the importance of cultural and spiritual heritage, and the global impact of Yoga in Daily Life.