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Around The World - Vegetarianism and top sport, Part 2
1:00 - 1:33 (33 min)

A dialogue between two vegetarian athletes about diet, discipline, and performance.
"The distrust was great. I wasn't 100% sure whether it would affect my development. Specifically, I have been practicing bodybuilding for the past 17 years."
"In our race, we do not have such results... we all do it for ourselves, for our own pleasure, for our own enjoyment, for pushing the boundaries."
Hanuman Purī, a bodybuilder, and Govind Purī, a yoga instructor and Ironman triathlete, discuss their journeys to vegetarianism—one through yoga and ethics, the other initially for athletic performance. They detail the practical challenges of plant-based nutrition for sports, addressing protein sourcing, meal timing, and the mental discipline required, while debunking myths about meat being essential for strength or muscle development.
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
Yoga Nidra: The Yogi's Conscious Sleep
1:40 - 2:31 (51 min)

A guided Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) meditation session.
"Yoga Nidra, the sleep of the yogi, is a deep relaxation technique... You remain completely aware, completely relaxed, yet at the same time completely conscious."
"At the beginning of Yoga Nidra, you have the opportunity to make a Śaṅkalpa... Make a brief Śaṅkalpa with a short sentence."
An instructor guides practitioners through a complete Yoga Nidra practice. The session begins with creating a personal resolution (Śaṅkalpa), followed by a detailed body scan for physical relaxation. The guide then leads awareness to the breath and prāṇa (energy) in the abdominal, chest, and throat areas, incorporating the mantra so'ham. The practice concludes by reaffirming the Śaṅkalpa, gently returning awareness to the room, and ending with a collective chant.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Shivaratri Satsang with Vishwaguruji
2:35 - 3:10 (35 min)

A spiritual discourse on the unity of consciousness, the elements, and the nature of the guru.
"And so it is that we are never separate. We are always with one and one and one."
"You are all guru. Guru means who is giving us. What means giving us? Training, etc."
An elder teacher addresses a gathering, weaving together cosmological concepts of Śiva and Śakti, the five elements, and the pervasive presence of the ātmā (soul). He explains fundamental oneness using the metaphor of a drop merging with the ocean, and expansively defines the guru as any source of knowledge, from a parent to a driving instructor. The talk touches on comparative religion, personal anecdotes, and concludes with an invitation for future meditation.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
In the bliss of bhajans
3:15 - 4:26 (71 min)

Bhajans from different ashrams in India
Live webcast from Strilky
3:30 - 5:00 (90 min)
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Protect Means Protect Yourself
4:30 - 5:29 (59 min)

Morning satsang with Swamiji from Vep, Hungary. The way of our living, what we are thinking, our feelings, what we are eating and drinking, the family and business situations, everything in our life has a great influence on our body and our health conditions. We create mental and emotional waves which are bringing us sometimes out of the mental control. Desires, wishes which can never be fulfilled and shock situations are stored in our body and will harm our health and wellbeing. Techniques of Yoga In Daily Life system are bringing us relief, health, inner freedom and are the best to release even the tensions of the uncontrolled desires. Yoga and meditation are practical methods of self-inquiry and ultimately enable us to experience our true nature and we will come definetely to that point where we will know ourselves.
Bhajan singing from Strilky
5:30 - 5:45 (15 min)

Morning satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan evening from Strilky
5:50 - 6:29 (39 min)

Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Singing bhajan Sri Puja Deepa Dayalu Data, Sataguru Alakhpuriji Avo, Kya Tuma Jano Hala Hamara, Tera Sataguru Rakho Laj, Bhajo Re Manva
My salutation to the Lord
6:35 - 6:40 (5 min)

Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
Jaya Sri Maheshwarananda Maharaj!
6:45 - 7:12 (27 min)

Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. Singing bhajans.
Bhajans singing from Strilky
7:20 - 7:33 (13 min)

Evening satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. Manva dhire dhire, Moye lagi.
Bhajan evening in Strilky Ashram
7:40 - 8:44 (64 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Eat well and practice
8:50 - 9:30 (40 min)

A satsang on integrating yoga into daily life for natural beauty and health.
"If you want to see the beauty of life, then do not put color in your hair. Why do we put color? There must be some desire we still have."
"Yoga regenerates our body, the cells, our skin. It is great support for our gland systems, organs, and blood circulation."
The lecturer addresses a gathering, using the colorful autumn landscape as a metaphor for accepting the natural aging process. He advises reducing chemical cosmetics and processed foods, advocating instead for daily yoga practice, natural oils, and a balanced diet including ghee and sugar in moderation. He shares personal anecdotes about breaking dependency on skin cream and discusses the health impacts of diet, concluding with well-wishes for the Diwali season and his travel plans.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Dharma and Satsang
9:35 - 10:44 (69 min)

A satsang discourse on dharma, spiritual practice, and the importance of community.
"We always try to find the shortcuts, and we always try to find the easy way out."
"In the satsaṅg, on the full moon, usually we listen to Guru Gītā. Try to really listen to Guru Gītā. I have listened to Guru Gītā for more than 40 years, and I must say that every time I hear something new inside."
Following traditional invocations, a speaker addresses a gathering, weaving teachings on personal duty (dharma) with illustrative stories, including a sādhu persistently saving a scorpion and Nārada's lesson from Lord Viṣṇu. The talk emphasizes perseverance in one's path, learning from failures, and the critical role of regular satsang and deep, repetitive study of core teachings like the Guru Gītā over seeking novel techniques. A letter from the Indian Prime Minister congratulating the opening of Om Ashram is read. The session includes chanting and concludes with a universal peace mantra and final salutations.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Instructions for mantra practicing
10:50 - 11:47 (57 min)

A spiritual seminar on the guru-disciple relationship and spiritual practice.
"Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam—the Gurudeva's blessings. And śiṣya kī ānanda maṅgalam. The disciples have happiness, joy."
"When we get mantra, guru mantra, then you should have that cloth. We are also going through the mantra. Then it means you have already taken your seat."
A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, expounding on the principle that the guru's grace is everything and the disciple's state is one of auspicious joy. He discusses the nature of a true guru, the importance of the guru lineage (paramparā), and the correct use of a personal meditation seat (āsana). He shares a story about two disciples to illustrate the importance of following a guru's instructions without mental attachment, and concludes with practical advice for daily practice.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The real Guru is in oneness
11:55 - 12:56 (61 min)

A spiritual discourse on universal oneness and the nature of the divine path.
"If a God says, 'Do not worship that God,' then neither is that God right, nor are you good. We have to come to oneness."
"The drop is not there. I am not a drop. I am the ocean. Similarly, we are in that condition. But you are still not near the beach of the ocean."
The speaker, likely a spiritual teacher, leads a satsang exploring the essential unity of all spiritual paths and deities. He emphasizes that a true guru or God would never forbid the worship of another, advocating for a non-sectarian devotion. Using metaphors like a drop merging into the ocean and the irreversible flight of an airplane, he discusses the preciousness of time, the journey of the soul, and the nature of prana (life force) as both a suffering entity and a divine connection. The talk weaves between philosophical points, practical advice, and anecdotal reflections, concluding with a call for inner purity and an end to religious duality.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We need Gurudev
13:00 - 13:54 (54 min)

A satsang discourse on the necessity of the guru and the goal of Advaita philosophy.
"The moment you begin to think you have already heard and know everything, in that moment your free fall begins."
"Understand from this that the guru is not the physical body. It is most important to understand that the guru is that Guru-Tattva, the element of the guru."
A speaker leads a satsang, emphasizing the eternal student's attitude and the critical role of the embodied spiritual master (Guru-Tattva) as the essential guide. Using stories and analogies—such as the matchbox with a diamond, the friend with a boat, and the river merging into the ocean—the talk explains the guru's function and explores the ultimate goal of yoga: to transcend the cycle of rebirth and realize the Advaita (non-dual) union of the individual self with the cosmic Self.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Meditation with Swamiji
14:00 - 14:42 (42 min)

Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, Guided meditation.
The Purifying Path of Haṭha Yoga: An Introduction to Ṣaṭkarma
14:50 - 15:37 (47 min)

An instructional webcast introducing the Haṭha Yoga purification techniques (Ṣaṭkarma).
"Haṭha Yoga is not only that we clean and purify our whole system, our whole body, but it also has a very great effect on our nervous system."
"Haṭha means willpower to do these Haṭha Yoga techniques. And with this, you also get the willpower, the strength to persevere, to continue, to get rid of the laziness."
A teacher from the Śrīkī Ashram, joined by assistants, explains the purpose and benefits of the six purification acts. The session features a detailed, practical demonstration of Jala Netī (nasal cleansing with salt water) and Kapāla Bhāti, followed by an introduction to Agni Sāra and the Naulī Kriyā for digestive health. The instruction emphasizes using natural elements, proper technique, and the holistic effects on physical and energetic systems.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Past is gone future is not here yet
15:45 - 16:29 (44 min)

A spiritual discourse on living in the present moment and the nature of past, present, and future.
"Therefore, it is at present. Be in the present."
"So the past is gone. The present is here. But you think, 'In the future, I will also get this.' But you will not get it. That’s it."
An instructor addresses a group, advising them to release attachment to past experiences and future anxieties. He advocates for a simple, relaxed practice, contrasting it with other meditation techniques. Using stories, such as a dog losing its bread by coveting a reflection, he illustrates the futility of dwelling on what is gone or what might be, emphasizing that true practice (Anuṣṭhāna) is about being grounded in the now.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We are a part of God
16:35 - 17:45 (70 min)

A spiritual discourse on the unity of yoga and the soul's journey.
"Yoga is not only physical, for the physical body, or just breath and concentration, etc. Yoga is very far-reaching."
"I said, your soul, your ātmā in you is your God."
A teacher addresses a gathering, explaining that all forms of yoga are one and that practice is a lifelong endeavor. He describes the soul's cyclical journey through 8.4 million life forms, the divine nature within each person, and the ultimate aim of merging with the cosmic consciousness. He concludes with a practical morning ritual, encouraging attendees to affirm "I am human" upon waking.
Filming location: Slovenia
Our heart is very great
17:50 - 18:23 (33 min)

A satsang discourse on the universal sound of Om and the spiritual practice of surrender.
"In India, a name changes with region. In North India, you have Rāma. In Middle India, it becomes Rāma. In South India, it becomes Rāmaṇ."
"The easiest option is to let go, put it down, and allow the mind to become peaceful. The happiest thing is simply to let it be, to release it calmly and let it flow."
A speaker first explains the universality of Om, linking it to the words 'Amen' and 'Amin', and discusses his work promoting Indian traditional sciences in European parliaments. Swami Maheshvaranand then shares a teaching story about a restless monkey to illustrate how surrendering thoughts leads to peace, emphasizing meditation and devotion to the Guru.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Gurudev is residingin our hearts
18:30 - 20:01 (91 min)

An evening satsang on the importance of the guru, featuring storytelling and scriptural discourse.
"Without a Guru, it is impossible to cross that ocean. That is why, in our human lives, it is very important to have a self-realized guru, a living guru."
"Wind can blow away one person, but wind cannot blow away the whole family. We should stick together."
Following opening prayers, a speaker uses a fictional story about a seeker named Yogendra to illustrate the necessity of a guru and spiritual community (sangha) for the journey to self-realization. The talk emphasizes surrender, faith, and unity. A second speaker then honors the day's dedication to Hanuman, recounting his devotion to Rama and sharing verses from Tulsidas, highlighting the guru's role in transforming a disciple and purifying the mind.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Learn to renounce
18:30 - 19:18 (48 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. As time is passing we are getting old and feeling inside threatened by this situation, it is not easy to retire. Some people are afraid about the death, or about the way how one will die. We can’t avoid this, but it can be very nice. For that we have to change our thoughts and learn to renounce, but not from the good things like freedom, happiness.
Don't break your decisions
19:20 - 20:01 (41 min)

A spiritual discourse on the heart chakra and human destiny.
"Life is a journey, not a destination. The life of a human is a big mystery."
"First, love thyself. Don’t hate thyself. Don’t think that you are unhappy. Don’t think that you are a sinner. You are above this."
A speaker addresses a gathering, exploring the contrast between the world's labyrinth and the heart's heaven. The talk covers the power of steadfast decision (saṅkalpa), the nature of karma and destiny, and the positive and negative aspects of the Anahata (heart) chakra. Emphasis is placed on self-love, the potency of mantra, and recognizing the divine within. The discourse concludes with a blessing and a promise to explore the chakras further.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga Nidra or bhajan singing is like meditation
20:05 - 21:20 (75 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing bhajan Yogi jano ki Yoga Nidra. Bhajans sometimes are like meditation. We are awakened but in that state, it is very good to do yoga nidra or sing bhajans. There is a difference between yogi and rogi. The story of a great yogi and a young girl in Jaipur. The other story of an Italian professor and Vishwaguruji. The story of why Vishwaguruji changed the name of savasana to anandasana. Practising relaxation and bhramari pranayama.
Practice well
21:25 - 22:07 (42 min)

A discourse on Haṭha Yoga practice and the ideal of the true yogī.
"A Hatha yogī, he will not take when I give him... He doesn't want anything, no money, nothing."
"Yoga is the greatest. And in that Hatha Yoga, Hatha Yoga is the best."
Swami Ji teaches a satsang, continuing a series on Haṭha Yoga cleansing techniques (kriyas) like nauli and basti. He emphasizes proper diet, discipline, and learning from a true master. He narrates a story of Lord Śiva, Pārvatī, and a self-sufficient Haṭha yogī at a cremation ground to illustrate ultimate non-attachment, and shares a parable about a Himalayan sage to caution against endless theoretical learning without realization. The talk concludes with practical advice on group purification practices.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Shiva is balancing all
22:15 - 22:47 (32 min)

A spiritual discourse and yoga practice session on the theme of cosmic and personal balance.
"In Sanātana Dharma, we worship all because there is only one God."
"Therefore, now is the time... Śiva has opened his eyes... he will bring something again better, balancing."
Swami Anandpuri addresses the global community, discussing the universal nature of divinity and the role of Śiva as the cosmic balancer of positive and negative forces inherent in all life. He then invites Umapurījī to lead practical balancing exercises, including one-legged stands and stretches, to cultivate physical and inner stability, concluding with a moment of meditation and contentment.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
You are free to choose good or bad
22:55 - 23:39 (44 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Linz, Austria. An instrument is a simple construction, but it can give very beautiful sounds. Our body is also like an instrument. We are free to do good or bad things. From our childhood we can develop in good or bad direction also. The story of a tiger baby who mixed among the sheeps. Everybody should know why we shouldn't to eat meat. Bhajan singing.
We all will come to oneness
23:45 - 0:24 (39 min)

A satsang discourse on spiritual equality, service, and the soul's journey.
"Everyone, without exception, is equal in the eyes of our Gurujī, Mahāprabhujī."
"And when this ātmā, the soul, will go, then it is completely there. There is nothing; there is only one."
The lecturer addresses the community, emphasizing that all disciples—regardless of background or role—should be included in practices like pūjā. He teaches that service and respect form a spiritual family, illustrates oneness with an ocean metaphor for the soul, and shares an anecdote about Holy Gurujī and Mahāprabhujī to illustrate humble service.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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