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Around the world -- 2011 Satsang tour of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasraj Puri Ji in Hungary
1:00 - 1:07 (7 min)
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Around the world - 2011 Satsang tour of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasraj Puri Ji in Hungary.
Around the world -- Yoga against diabetes from Czech Republic
1:15 - 1:22 (7 min)
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An instructional yoga session focused on holistic health and managing modern lifestyle diseases. "Yoga practices shape our attitude toward health and life. By cultivating physical and mental relaxation, balance, flexibility, and discipline, the practice guides us toward the yogic goals for daily life." "Teachers... The main emphasis should be on the slowness, calmness, balance, and harmonization the practice brings." An instructor guides viewers through a practical yoga sequence designed for holistic well-being, emphasizing its role in preventing diseases like diabetes by reducing stress. The narration explains the Yoga in Daily Life system's approach, combining physical postures, breathwork, and meditation to achieve balance on physical, mental, and emotional levels. The session includes specific exercises, like leg lifts and a forearm-supported pose, with cues for proper alignment and mindful observation. Filming location: Czech Republic
The Pearl of Everlasting Bliss
1:30 - 1:51 (21 min)
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A biographical tribute to the life and legacy of Hindu saint Paramahaṁsa Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī. "My eyes filled with tears, and I fell to my knees. I knew I had found the everlasting light of my life. I was home at last." "All humans belong to one religion, and that is humanity... ahiṃsā paramo dharma: non-violence is the highest religion." The narrative chronicles the spiritual journey of Swami Madhavānandaji, from his childhood in Rajasthan and transformative meeting with his guru, Bhagavān Śrīdīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, to his life of devotion, teaching, and global service. It details his initiation, his work establishing ashrams, and his teachings on non-dualism and universal love, culminating in his Mahāsamādhi in 2003 and the continuation of his lineage through his disciple, Swami Māheśvarānandajī. Filming location: Rajasthan, India; Kathu Ashram, India; Bola Guda Ashram, India; Nepal
Mind and chakras
1:55 - 2:20 (25 min)
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A lecture on the nature of the mind, subconscious impressions, and yogic philosophy. "Our senses are mostly connected to and work with the consciousness, the awakened state." "The mind is that principle which functions between the conscious and subconscious, pendling up and down." The teacher provides a detailed explanation of how sensory impressions become stored desires in the subconscious, using the analogy of an unfulfilled ice cream craving manifesting in a dream. He describes the mind as a pendulum between conscious and subconscious levels, warning against blocking mental energy and instead advocating for directing it through self-discipline. The talk expands into the relationship between emotion, intellect, consciousness, and the nadis (Ida, Pingala, Sushumna), linking psychological concepts to the chakra system and the dormant energy of kundalini. Filming location: Brisbane, Australia
Sat sanga
2:25 - 2:52 (27 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the meaning and power of satsaṅga. "It was very hard, very hard. I think in your country it was also, no? It was very much." "Sat means truth. Satsaṅga, truth. Each and every word should be such that we should know the truth." The lecturer addresses a gathering, reflecting on the global difficulties of the past years, including pandemic-related travel disruptions. He explores the concept of satsaṅga, defining "sat" as truth and emphasizing the importance of truthful company and spiritual practice. The talk meanders through themes of guru lineages, the impermanence of the body compared to the lasting nature of one's name, and the unifying principle of truth amidst worldly distinctions. Filming location: Brisbane, Australia
The Endless Glory of the Rāmāyaṇa
3:15 - 4:06 (51 min)
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A discourse on the glory of the Rāmāyaṇa and the sacred city of Ayodhyā. "The glory of God is Ānanda, endless. There is never an end to God’s glory." "In those hearts where God is known, that heart is a temple. Otherwise, it is a cave of the Rakṣasas, or a grave." The speaker expounds on the infinite, joyful nature of the Rāmāyaṇa's wisdom, explaining its transmission from Lord Śiva to Pārvatī and then through Tulsīdās. He describes the divine qualities of Lord Rāma, the holiness of Ayodhyā and the Sarayū River, and emphasizes remembering God in all circumstances. The talk connects devotion to environmental reverence and concludes with the liberating power of the sacred land. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Prana in food
4:10 - 5:00 (50 min)
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A satsang discourse on prāṇa, diet, and Haṭha Yoga practices. "Prāṇāyāma means 'āyāma'—exercise or regulation. Like āsanas are yoga Vyāyāma (yogic exercise), this Vyāyāma is for every joint, muscle, ligament, and tissue in the body." "Haṭha Yoga is a most powerful technique. It is said even God adores the Haṭha Yogī. But a Haṭha Yogī has no moha (attachment), no desires, no rāga and dveṣa." The lecturer continues teachings on prāṇa, explaining the three parts of prāṇāyāma and warning against premature practice of breath retention. He links prāṇa to nourishment, advocating for fresh, sattvic food and criticizing alcohol, old food, and cheese. He outlines the six techniques of Haṭha Yoga—Netī, Dhautī, Bastī, Naulī, Trāṭak, and Kapālabhātī—describing their benefits and promoting group practice. The talk distinguishes between physical preparation and the ultimate goal of yoga, concluding with the importance of the Guru's grace in attaining liberation. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The Pearl of Everlasting Bliss
5:05 - 5:26 (21 min)
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A biographical tribute to the life and legacy of Hindu saint Paramahaṁsa Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī. "My eyes filled with tears, and I fell to my knees. I knew I had found the everlasting light of my life. I was home at last." "All humans belong to one religion, and that is humanity... ahiṃsā paramo dharma: non-violence is the highest religion." The narrative chronicles the spiritual journey of Swami Madhavānandaji, from his childhood in Rajasthan and transformative meeting with his guru, Bhagavān Śrīdīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, to his life of devotion, teaching, and global service. It details his initiation, his work establishing ashrams, and his teachings on non-dualism and universal love, culminating in his Mahāsamādhi in 2003 and the continuation of his lineage through his disciple, Swami Māheśvarānandajī. Filming location: Rajasthan, India; Kathu Ashram, India; Bola Guda Ashram, India; Nepal
Hymns of Adoration and the Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam
5:30 - 5:53 (23 min)
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A devotional video featuring the chanting of Sanskrit hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva. "Na me dveṣa rāgau. Na me lobho, na mādo, neva me neva sāryabhā. Na dharmo, na cārtho, na kāmo, na mokṣaḥ. Cidānanda-rūpaḥ śivo'ham, śivo'ham." "Brahmā Murārī Surārchitaliṅgam, Nirmalabhāśita Śobhitaliṅgam, Janmajaḍukha Vināśakaliṅgam, Tat praṇamāmi Sadāśivaliṅgam." The video consists of a continuous recitation of three primary hymns: the Rudrāṣṭakam, the Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam (a declaration of the true Self as consciousness and bliss), and the Liṅgāṣṭakam. The chanting is interspersed with and concluded by energetic salutations (jaya) to a lineage of spiritual masters, including Śrī Alakhpurīṣa Mahādeva, Śrī Devapurījī, Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, and others. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajan singing from Jadan
6:00 - 6:17 (17 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram
6:25 - 7:06 (41 min)
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Morning program from Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
Bhajans on the Satsang
7:10 - 8:00 (50 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan singing on the Satsang
8:05 - 8:32 (27 min)
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A devotional introduction and singing of a traditional bhajan. "We can sing a very beautiful bhajan from Swāmī Lālā Nānjī. It is called Manarata Nāma, and it means, 'Oh my mind, repeat the name of God, repeat your mantra.'" "Give your body and mind to Sāddhā Gurudeva, and he will destroy all your doubts and all your bad qualities. In the holy lotus feet of Satguru Deva reside all holy pilgrimages." The speaker introduces a lesser-sung bhajan by Swāmī Lālā Nānjī, emphasizing the urgency of spiritual practice in human life. They explain the bhajan's theme of repeating the divine name and extol the glory and essential role of the true Guru in guiding devotees across the ocean of worldly existence. The session includes singing verses from the bhajan and concludes with salutations. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Detachment and Liberation
8:40 - 9:51 (71 min)
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A satsang featuring a discourse by scholar Śrī Gulābjī Kothārī on spiritual life and householder duties. "Today is a very auspicious day, a holy day, a divine day, a day full of colour and happiness." "The basic aim of life is... everybody should prosper and have a good life. But once it is over at 50, you are moving towards the society, then you move towards... the path has changed to enlightenment." Swami Maheshvarananda introduces the visiting scholar Śrī Gulābjī Kothārī to the ashram gathering. Gulābjī delivers an extensive talk on integrating spiritual practice with worldly life, framing existence within the Vedic puruṣārthas (dharma, artha, kāma, mokṣa). He explains the journey of the soul, the importance of living in the present, and details a cosmology where food (annam) and the elements (Agni and Soma) link human life to the universe. A significant portion addresses the dynamics of married life (Gṛhasthāśrama), described as a 25-year period where complementary masculine and feminine principles unite for creation and spiritual growth. The session concludes with a question-and-answer segment where Gulābjī and Swamiji discuss challenges to family life in the modern West, emphasizing traditional gender roles. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
We have to become one
9:55 - 11:29 (94 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand. There are many things in the space. We should stop our attachment. Great yogis do not attach to anything and to anybody. Break from the attachment and join to God. Nothing is mine. Explanation of bhadzsan Chidananda Rupam Sivoham Sivoham. Sometimes we can not understand wisdom. Shiva means only space. He is everywhere in everything and nowhere. Explanation of bhadzsan Ragupati Raghava Raj Ram. One in all and all in one. Explanation of bhadzsan Sabda Sanehi Mhari Jatra. A story or a poem can help you to understand knowledge. The knowledge what we have we should understand, realize and give further. Chakras are the major stations in our body. The Earth connected to the Sun. The system of elements and chakras in our body.
Part 1: The Divine Chambers of Being
11:35 - 12:44 (69 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths (kośas) and the purification of the physical body. "Jaisā khāyegā anna, vaisā rahegā mana. (As is the food you eat, so will be your mind.)" "Hinduism is based on non-violence, Ahiṃsā. The statement 'Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma' was spoken by Pitā Mahābhīṣma after the Mahābhārata battle." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) leads a satsang focusing on the annamaya kośa, the food sheath. He explains how diet influences the mind through the three guṇas (qualities), stressing the importance of sāttvic food and the principle of non-violence. He shares a cautionary tale of a sādhu whose mind was corrupted after unknowingly eating food provided by a thief, illustrating the spiritual impact of nourishment. The discourse also touches on cultural preservation, meditation practices, and concludes with a bhajan. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Sadhana maintains inner harmony
12:50 - 13:53 (63 min)
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A morning satsang on the Maṇipūra Chakra and spiritual practice. "Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." "Discipline is your inner master. That best master will lead you twenty-four hours." Swami Maheshwarananda leads a discourse in Novo Mesto, focusing on the 'city of jewels,' the Maṇipūra Chakra. He emphasizes daily practice as the foundation for health, freedom, and spiritual awakening, explaining how discipline purifies consciousness and overcomes negative qualities. He outlines the riches gained from this center: health, kindness born of non-dependence, devotion, and wisdom, concluding with the protective power of pure consciousness and spiritual community. Filming location: Slovenia
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 3
14:00 - 14:53 (53 min)
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A guided morning yoga and pranayama session from the Yoga in Daily Life system at an ashram retreat. "Relax all the muscles of your right foot without moving; let the relaxation occur in your mind." "On the exhalation, the collarbones lower, the chest is gently pressed, and the belly moves down." An instructor leads a comprehensive practice, beginning with a detailed full-body relaxation in Ananda Asana, followed by instruction on the three-part full yoga breath. The session progresses through gentle supine stretches, core work like Pavanamuktāsana and Navāsana, and concludes with seated pranayama (Nāḍī Śodhana) and a final relaxation. The practice emphasizes conscious movement, breath synchronization, and internal awareness. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Anahat Chakra
15:00 - 16:55 (115 min)
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Public lecture about Anahat chakra in Zagreb Croatia in April 2007.
Around the world - Yoga from Presov
17:00 - 18:09 (69 min)
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Presentation of Yoga In Daily Life from the city of Presov, Slovak Republic.
Around the world - Hidden beauty
18:15 - 18:37 (22 min)
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Report about the beauties of underwater life and our current paths of their destruction. From Australia.
Vegetarian cooking lesson 8, Samosas
19:00 - 19:15 (15 min)
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A cooking demonstration for preparing samosas at a Yoga in Daily Life seminar. "For the samosas, we need two main components: the dough and the filling." "Press it down because we want to have full samādhi. You see?" Nirmala from Croatia guides viewers through making samosas, from preparing the dough and a spiced potato filling to shaping and deep-frying the pastries. The tutorial is presented in a relaxed, instructional style, blending practical cooking steps with a lighthearted spiritual metaphor during the sealing process. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Introduction to Jadan Ashram
19:20 - 20:19 (59 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Swami premanand talks about the special blessing of being together with Gurudeva at Vep. Explaining the significance of the Jadani Ashram. The Jadan Ashram is the embodiment of Gurudeva's plan, the Master's playground. Everyone who comes here will find their way. The practice of Bhramari pranayam.
Influence of karmas on the soul
20:25 - 21:15 (50 min)
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Morning lecture from the weekend seminar in Vienna, Austria with translation in English.
Guru is the first
21:20 - 21:56 (36 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the continuity of sādhanā and the centrality of the Guru. "Your sādhanā was very beautiful, very good. Many experienced beautiful powers, feelings, and even incarnations. Yes, we should continue this until the end of our life." "Holy Gurujī, our Swamījī Madhavānandajī Bhagavān, he always said that Seva is all the time with us. We are going, as all goes, to the Cosmic Self." A teacher addresses students after a spiritual retreat, using the metaphor of a stone creating eternal ripples in a pond to describe the lasting impact of their practice. He emphasizes selfless service (Seva) and explains the Guru's paramount importance, stating all spiritual activities must follow devotion to the Guru. The talk covers the meaning of mantra, the significance of the prayer mala, and outlines the traditional four stages of life (āśramas). Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Anahata chakra
22:00 - 22:46 (46 min)
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A spiritual discourse on meditation, chakra awakening, and contentment. "Yoga in Daily Life around the world is doing miraculous work. A lot of work is done towards the protection of the environment, the protection of animals, and supporting poor people." "When the Anāhata Chakra is pure, then we call it the holy heart. The holy heart means the divine consciousness awakens in your heart." Swami Paramadvaiti addresses practitioners at a Yoga in Daily Life center, discussing the organization's charitable work before delving into spiritual teachings. He explains the three principles of sound, light, and energy within all phenomena, detailing the awakening of the heart chakra (Anāhata) and the resulting state of supreme contentment (Śāntoṣa). The talk includes a poetic analogy on spiritual wealth and concludes with a practical, step-by-step guided meditation technique focusing on breath and light. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Purnima satsang
22:50 - 23:44 (54 min)
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Swamiji in Sliac.
The way how yoga is helping us
23:50 - 0:53 (63 min)
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A lecture on the chakra system and spiritual purification. "The human birth and human body possess very special abilities and a most powerful tool: the intellect. Through our intellect, we can discover all our hidden powers." "Before we awake or open the chapter of the chakra... [there are] three negative points to address... mala, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa." Swami Paramananda leads an evening satsang from the Yoga and Life Ashram, continuing a series on the chakras. He explains the human body's subtle anatomy, including the 72,000 nerves and the three primary nāḍīs (Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā). The core teaching focuses on the three obstacles to spiritual awakening: impurities (mala), mental disturbances (vikṣepa), and the veil of ignorance (āvaraṇa). He details methods for purification through Haṭha Yoga techniques, control of the senses, and satsang, weaving in stories and analogies about the mind, karma, and the goal of liberation beyond the cycle of birth and death. Filming location: New York, USA
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