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A satsang on meditation, karma yoga, and humanity's relationship with nature. "Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam. Through the practice of karma yoga, you will be successful in your yoga practice." "Mother Nature has enough for everyone's need, but not for the greed." Swami Avatarpuri, speaking from Střelky Ashram, explains the two types of meditation: active (karma yoga) and passive. He critiques humanity's destructive selfishness, contrasting the imperfect man-made world with the perfect God-made world, and urges harmonious work and simpler living. He concludes with teachings on surrender and the story of Mīrābāī to illustrate divine perception. Filming locations: Střelky Ashram, Czech Republic. DVD 524

An evening satsang on unity, awareness, and forgiveness. "Whenever Bhaktas come, unite, and sit together, that is Dīvālī, that is Christmas." "More than anything, there is forgiveness. When we forgive people for what they have done, it's not for them, it's for us." A swami addresses a full hall, emphasizing the power of collective devotion to transform the age. He discusses the importance of awareness in daily life, using personal anecdotes about zoning out while driving and reducing phone use. He stresses that selfless service (seva) requires devotion (bhava) and explains unity through the metaphor of beads on a thread of Guru Bhakti. He shares a story from the Ramayana about a dog seeking justice to illustrate forgiveness and the dangers of ego, concluding with teachings on living in the present and protecting dharma. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse reflecting on the Kumbh Mela and warning against false spiritual powers. "If you bathe during that constellation, the nectar still has an effect on you—meaning it cleans your karmas and blesses you with immortality." "There is no austerity more than truth. To follow the truth is the biggest austerity, tapasyā—and no greater sin than to lie." Swami Avatarpuri begins by describing his profound experience at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, taking a sacred bath for all devotees. He then shifts to a cautionary theme, recounting stories of Holy Guruji exposing fraudulent fortune tellers and so-called healers. He warns devotees against those who claim siddhis (powers) like seeing auras or predicting futures, arguing these are obstacles to true spiritual progress. He advises focusing on genuine devotion and practice, sharing a personal story where Mahaprabhuji counseled him to be like a steadfast banyan tree, free from expectation. Filming locations: Strelky Ashram, Czech Republic. DVD 326

A spiritual discourse exploring attachment, divine knowledge, and a mythological story about immortality. "Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love. Our love for our dear ones, parents, ancestors, sisters, brothers, friends, animals, house pets, even our car." "Therefore, moha. Moha means ignorance, and moha means attachment." The speaker delivers an evening satsang, weaving together philosophical teachings on attachment (moha) with the story of Shiva, Parvati, and the quest for immortal wisdom. He explains how attachment leads to suffering, illustrating this with the tale of Sati's self-immolation and Shiva's grief. The narrative then focuses on Parvati's insistence that Shiva teach her the secret of immortality, a secret that is accidentally overheard by a clever parrot, leading to the birth of the sage Shukadeva. The talk emphasizes the challenges of spiritual practice and the need for a true Guru. Filming location: Vienna, Austria