The teaching archive
Guru Sri Subramanium (1929–2007) founded Skanda Vale in Wales and Somaskanda Ashram in Switzerland. This is the archive of his recorded teachings — kept in his own words.
Recently published
- PranayamaKiental seminars · May 1990
Most people breathe like fish — shallow, hurried gulps. Guru on why proper breathing comes first: pranayama as the preparation for contemplation and meditation, and what happens when the breath finally slows.
- Letting go of book knowledgeBern seminars · April 1992
Books offer only second-hand knowledge. Surrender a pressing question to the Divine Mother and the answer comes, often through a person, a book, or a sudden inner knowing.
- Making time for your childrenBern seminars · April 1992
Giving children your time between five and fourteen builds a bond that lasts. Love means interacting with them, not showering them with things.
- Be Divine!Bern seminars · April 1992
Stop running yourself down. A greater, divine Self lives within you; greet it in the mirror each morning and let it carry you through your mistakes.
Browse by theme
- God & the Divine The nature of God · Divine consciousness · Unity of religions & Sanatana Dharma · Form & formlessness
- Worship & devotion Puja & ritual · Prayer · Mantras & chanting · Bhajans & sacred music
- Meditation & the mind Meditation practice · Concentration · Contemplation · Controlling thoughts
- The spiritual path Spiritual evolution · Discipline & willpower · Surrender & obedience · The lower nature
- Karma & rebirth Karma & cause and effect · Paying karma · Reincarnation & past lives · Destiny & free will
- Death & impermanence Facing death · Fear of death · Grief & loss · Impermanence & change
- Living with God Children & family · Marriage & relationships · Work, money & materialism · Food & cooking
- Love & compassion Unconditional love · Loving God · Love between people · Compassion & kindness
- Service & the sanctity of life Selfless service (seva, karma yoga) · Serving God · Care for animals & all life · Vegetarianism
- Healing, energy & wellbeing Healing · Suffering & illness · Vibration & aura · Life force & energy
New teachings by email, as they’re published.