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Meditation is the key
0:20 - 1:19 (59 min)
Wellness is the harmonious balance of body, mind, and soul. Vāstu Śāstra aligns our environment with cosmic energy for harmony. Our being is composed of five layers, or kośas: the physical body of nourishment, the energy body, the mental body, the intellectual body, and the bliss body. The mind is a reflection of immense speed and power that cannot be controlled or killed; desire persists from cradle to grave. Yoga is the scientific practice to awaken awareness and achieve this balance. It requires daily morning practice in a small space with fresh air. Sound and vibration are foundational; our body is created from cosmic resonance. Specific sounds like "A," "U," and "M" correspond to energy centers, or chakras, and can release tension, heal glands like the thyroid, and purify the nervous system. Chanting "OM" integrates the five bodies and clears stress by directing vibration to the brain.
"Your mind cannot be killed because your desire is still there."
"Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul."
Filming location: New York, USA
How to sing bhajans?
1:25 - 2:03 (38 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. You all sing the bhajans very well but you should sing them a little bit like the Indians do. Singing the Yogi Jano Ki Yoga Nindra bhajan. Besides singing, it is also very good to know the meaning of the bhajan.
Shiva Tattva
2:10 - 2:44 (34 min)
The endless cycle of creation and dissolution guides the soul toward Śiva. Creation, Sṛṣṭi, and dissolution, Vilaya, repeat across Yugas. God incarnates in each age through Yogamāyā. Viṣṇu appears with symbols of blessing and destruction. The cycle cleans the field of existence before Śiva, the Svayambhū, manifests again. Vast scriptural knowledge was largely destroyed, yet an ocean remains. Theoretical knowledge is limited; practice is essential. Countless Yugas have passed. The Jīvātmā, the individual soul present in all life, is Śiva-tattva. This essence multiplies endlessly. Gods perform their duties in a reciprocal play. Through disciplined Sādhanā, especially mantra in Kali Yuga, one can overcome suffering. Earthly life, from womb to old age, is marked by difficulty and attachment, a Tapasyā. The aim is for the individual drop of Jīva to merge with the ocean of Śiva. Sustain life with duty and love, but seek Self-realization. Hold to your path, reject doubt, and use your inner light. Guide future generations on this path to end the cycle of rebirth.
"Kali Yuga keval nām ādhāra, sumir sumir narhoi bhavapāra."
"So this drop is the Jīva, Śivatattva. And the ocean is Śiva. When this drop falls into the ocean again, the Jīva becomes Śiva."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Waiting for Gurudev
2:50 - 3:18 (28 min)
Surrender to the guru's lotus feet through unconditional devotion. The Sannyāsa Sūkta is practiced.
This chant is dedicated to the guru. Sanskrit pronunciation and melody are crucial. Head movements aid memory. The mantra teaches that immortality is not attained by work, people, or wealth, but by renunciation alone. That immortality shines within the heart and is reached by the self-controlled. Practice the sounds diligently.
"Not by work, not by your people, nor by wealth. But by renunciation alone you attain immortality."
"That immortality, beyond heaven, shining within the heart, is attained by the self-controlled."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Go to satsang
3:25 - 3:53 (28 min)
The path of faith is proven through direct experience and sustained by satsaṅg. A master provides simple initial practices, like a mantra. This must be done with heart and soul to feel the connection and blessing. The first step of sincere practice opens the soul to the master's consciousness. Faith in the master's guidance is essential. External circumstances are not a measure of spiritual merit, as illustrated by a parable. Two neighbors received their wages; one spent his on worldly enjoyment in kusaṅg and found a gold coin. The other attended satsaṅg but broke his leg. A sage explained the one in kusaṅg was destined for a vast treasure but received only one coin due to his company. The one in satsaṅg was destined to be killed, but his karma was mitigated to a broken leg. Never compare fortunes or judge the path by temporary outcomes. Satsaṅg opens the heart center and unites the soul with the highest consciousness. The quickest way to God is through bhakti, devotion, growing with the innocence of a child. Unconditional love for the master automatically extends to all creation. When acting for the master, close your eyes and trust he is with you.
"When you say the mantra with heart and soul, you feel the love and blessing of the Master."
"Never look at what others have or do not have. Never compare."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Be joyful
4:00 - 4:27 (27 min)
The Guru's light manifests on earth as pure knowledge, requiring a living guide for correct spiritual practice. This divine principle, the Guru Tattva, is the same in all true teachers, yet disciples share an intimate, familial connection with their own. The guru's physical form is a vessel for this light; entering its radiant aura transforms one's energy. Even in the guru's physical absence, gathering with devotion in satsaṅg magnetically draws that divine presence. The quality of satsaṅg depends on the participants' internal energy. Approach it not as obligation but with joy, for your own energy determines the atmosphere. To elevate personal energy, engage in singing bhajans. Consciously replace negative thoughts with positive ones to rewire the mind toward happiness. A spiritual life must be a life of joy and inspiration, rooted in the constant feeling of connection to the divine.
"When bhaktas are together and singing my name, thinking on me, the Hari, the God, that divine energy comes to that place."
"Satsaṅg is not an obligation, but satsaṅg is a joy."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The teaching of Bhajans
4:35 - 4:58 (23 min)
The devotee's longing for the Guru is a sweet pain that is ultimately good. A feeling of absence creates an ache in the heart, yet this very pain is a sign of devotion. The love for the Guru is so sweet that one willingly accepts its inherent difficulties. A prayer describes the Guru as the source of all happiness and the remover of all sufferings. The only hope lies in complete surrender to the Guru. One must inwardly give up all obstacles to this devotion. The path requires steady practice, prayer, and unwavering confidence.
"As much as it is painful, it is that good."
"Do not hurry and do not worry. Practice, practice, practice."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
New Moon Ceremonies
5:05 - 5:55 (50 min)
The new moon day carries great blessings and is a symbol of Śiva's darśana. Observing the twelve crescent moons grants a siddhi. Śiva, the creator of yoga, manifests in all elements. Greet Śiva upon waking to clear daily obstacles. The five elements are vital, with the sun and moon represented within as Iḍā and Piṅgalā in Svara Yoga. This science of breath instructs one's actions. Yoga is a complete science of body, mind, and soul. Eating is a sacred ceremony, a sādhanā where food is offered to Brahman. Maintain silence while eating. To fulfill wishes, one must offer something in return; nothing is free. Respect food by praying and offering a portion first. Perform daily sādhanā with discipline, such as offering water to a plant at sunrise. Making a vow, like abstaining from a fruit, tests willpower. Inner beauty of heart and behavior is true beauty.
"To see the new moon carries a great blessing. If one can see the twelve crescent moons, one will attain a siddhi."
"Yoga is a science of body, mind, soul, and our ātmā. It must not be that you do only physical yoga exercises; there are many, many other techniques."
Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia
The teaching of Bhajans
6:00 - 6:23 (23 min)
The devotee's longing for the Guru is a sweet pain that is ultimately good. A feeling of absence creates an ache in the heart, yet this very pain is a sign of devotion. The love for the Guru is so sweet that one willingly accepts its inherent difficulties. A prayer describes the Guru as the source of all happiness and the remover of all sufferings. The only hope lies in complete surrender to the Guru. One must inwardly give up all obstacles to this devotion. The path requires steady practice, prayer, and unwavering confidence.
"As much as it is painful, it is that good."
"Do not hurry and do not worry. Practice, practice, practice."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Singing Bhajans to the Masters
6:30 - 7:11 (41 min)
The radiance of satsaṅg, or holy company, is supreme. This association is the root cause of divine illumination. From satsaṅg, one attains the highest bliss and joy. It is praised as victorious and glorious. Worldly fears cannot touch one engaged in true satsaṅg. It is likened to the fragrance of sandalwood that permeates all it touches. This gathering is the essential means for realizing the divine presence within.
"Oh satsaṅga jaya jana pā, Maliya garā kevai, Oh chandana melevo Svāmpaka satsaṅga tasi parama ānanda sukha pā."
"Hameṁ kāma-satsaṅga se jagata-bhake to baka nehīṁ de."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhajan singing from Strilky
7:15 - 7:50 (35 min)
The heart is an endless ocean of divine bliss.
Salutations are offered to the revered spiritual guide, who is the embodiment of the supreme. A prayer is made for all endeavors to be successful. This prayer acknowledges that all actions are already accomplished. The sequence presents a shift from future aspiration to past completion. The apparent inconsistency reveals a non-linear understanding of time. Success is not a future event but a present reality recognized through grace. The work is done in the spirit of that accomplished perfection.
"make all my work successful."
"And indeed, everything I do is accomplished successfully."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
7:55 - 8:21 (26 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram
8:25 - 8:58 (33 min)
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Bhajan evening from Strilky
9:05 - 9:19 (14 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Meditation is the key
9:25 - 10:24 (59 min)
Wellness is the harmonious balance of body, mind, and soul. Vāstu Śāstra aligns our environment with cosmic energy for harmony. Our being is composed of five layers, or kośas: the physical body of nourishment, the energy body, the mental body, the intellectual body, and the bliss body. The mind is a reflection of immense speed and power that cannot be controlled or killed; desire persists from cradle to grave. Yoga is the scientific practice to awaken awareness and achieve this balance. It requires daily morning practice in a small space with fresh air. Sound and vibration are foundational; our body is created from cosmic resonance. Specific sounds like "A," "U," and "M" correspond to energy centers, or chakras, and can release tension, heal glands like the thyroid, and purify the nervous system. Chanting "OM" integrates the five bodies and clears stress by directing vibration to the brain.
"Your mind cannot be killed because your desire is still there."
"Yoga is a science of body, mind, and soul."
Filming location: New York, USA
Soul is One
10:30 - 11:42 (72 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. We are all like paras. We can create good qualities in others. When paras touch the iron it becomes gold. Guru is more than paras, Guru can transform the disciple into Guru. If not, either Gurudev is not right, either there is a distance between the Master and disciple. The physical body is called annamaya kosa, while the energy body is called pranamaya kosa. Water is water in each of the forms. Similarly, Soul is one.
Be positive
11:50 - 13:00 (70 min)
The choice between positivity and negativity is a fundamental spiritual decision. One must not judge others without knowing the full story, as appearances are deceptive. The people and atmosphere one chooses directly shape the mind's development. Ultimately, the path is a personal choice. There are four types of grace: divine grace, the grace of parents and teachers, the supreme grace of the Guru, and one's own grace. The Guru shows the path but does not force the disciple; one's own effort is crucial. Cultivate gratitude for what you have, as craving more leads to misery, exemplified by the farmer who became unhappy after finding 99 coins. Do not seek faults in others, for that draws their negativity onto oneself. Negativity is often more alluring, but positive association is essential for growth. Even animals sense intention, as when a saint's negative thought drove swans away. Use discrimination to choose the positive path. Spiritual progress depends on personal choice, Guru's grace, and righteous living.
"Guru kṛpā hi kevalam, śiṣya ānanda maṅgalam."
"If the result of your meditation is being jealous and angry, it was better that you continued sleeping."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Waiting for Gurudev
13:05 - 13:33 (28 min)
Surrender to the guru's lotus feet through unconditional devotion. The Sannyāsa Sūkta is practiced.
This chant is dedicated to the guru. Sanskrit pronunciation and melody are crucial. Head movements aid memory. The mantra teaches that immortality is not attained by work, people, or wealth, but by renunciation alone. That immortality shines within the heart and is reached by the self-controlled. Practice the sounds diligently.
"Not by work, not by your people, nor by wealth. But by renunciation alone you attain immortality."
"That immortality, beyond heaven, shining within the heart, is attained by the self-controlled."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Birthday of Sri Hanumanji
13:40 - 14:52 (72 min)
Proper nourishment for the physical body is essential, yet we must be mindful of what we consume. The strong temptation for sweet, sugary foods is an addiction that harms health. Quitting prepared sugars leads to better digestion, weight loss, and improved liver function. Initial withdrawal symptoms like headaches pass, revealing the natural sweetness in whole grains and vegetables. A healthy body supports clearer awareness and a better feeling overall. Reducing sugar also helps control parasites in the body that thrive on it.
"the more we can quit sweet things, the better it is for our health."
"Your willpower is your Hanuman. Your strength is your Hanuman."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 4
15:00 - 16:04 (64 min)
Practicing of the system "Yoga in Daily Life", Level 1 - Part 4, in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India on 23rd of October 2009.
Satsang Is Divine
16:10 - 16:49 (39 min)
The supreme door is entered through satsaṅg, the highest and easiest spiritual path. Real renunciation is of desires, not material things. Satsaṅg with pure feeling destroys countless sins. The mind creates delusion and fear about this path. One example is a cave where a voice warns not to take anything, yet both taking and not taking lead to regret. A student who takes soil finds diamonds, representing the unexpected gain from connection. Another example is of thieves whose father warns them to avoid satsaṅg. One thief hears a single phrase during satsaṅg: "Devotees are not the shadow of the deities." This word later allows him to see through a false goddess and save his life. From one word of truth, salvation is possible. Satsaṅg is a divine blessing.
"To reach the court of that God, there is only one way: the way of renunciation."
"Devotees are not the shadow of the deities."
Filming location: Allahabad, India
New Moon Ceremonies
16:55 - 17:45 (50 min)
The new moon day carries great blessings and is a symbol of Śiva's darśana. Observing the twelve crescent moons grants a siddhi. Śiva, the creator of yoga, manifests in all elements. Greet Śiva upon waking to clear daily obstacles. The five elements are vital, with the sun and moon represented within as Iḍā and Piṅgalā in Svara Yoga. This science of breath instructs one's actions. Yoga is a complete science of body, mind, and soul. Eating is a sacred ceremony, a sādhanā where food is offered to Brahman. Maintain silence while eating. To fulfill wishes, one must offer something in return; nothing is free. Respect food by praying and offering a portion first. Perform daily sādhanā with discipline, such as offering water to a plant at sunrise. Making a vow, like abstaining from a fruit, tests willpower. Inner beauty of heart and behavior is true beauty.
"To see the new moon carries a great blessing. If one can see the twelve crescent moons, one will attain a siddhi."
"Yoga is a science of body, mind, soul, and our ātmā. It must not be that you do only physical yoga exercises; there are many, many other techniques."
Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia
Be joyful
17:50 - 18:17 (27 min)
The Guru's light manifests on earth as pure knowledge, requiring a living guide for correct spiritual practice. This divine principle, the Guru Tattva, is the same in all true teachers, yet disciples share an intimate, familial connection with their own. The guru's physical form is a vessel for this light; entering its radiant aura transforms one's energy. Even in the guru's physical absence, gathering with devotion in satsaṅg magnetically draws that divine presence. The quality of satsaṅg depends on the participants' internal energy. Approach it not as obligation but with joy, for your own energy determines the atmosphere. To elevate personal energy, engage in singing bhajans. Consciously replace negative thoughts with positive ones to rewire the mind toward happiness. A spiritual life must be a life of joy and inspiration, rooted in the constant feeling of connection to the divine.
"When bhaktas are together and singing my name, thinking on me, the Hari, the God, that divine energy comes to that place."
"Satsaṅg is not an obligation, but satsaṅg is a joy."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The teaching of Bhajans
18:25 - 18:48 (23 min)
The devotee's longing for the Guru is a sweet pain that is ultimately good. A feeling of absence creates an ache in the heart, yet this very pain is a sign of devotion. The love for the Guru is so sweet that one willingly accepts its inherent difficulties. A prayer describes the Guru as the source of all happiness and the remover of all sufferings. The only hope lies in complete surrender to the Guru. One must inwardly give up all obstacles to this devotion. The path requires steady practice, prayer, and unwavering confidence.
"As much as it is painful, it is that good."
"Do not hurry and do not worry. Practice, practice, practice."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Memories and experiences on the yoga path
18:55 - 19:43 (48 min)
A spiritual journey unfolds through grace, duty, and unwavering connection to the Master. Returning after twelve difficult years abroad brings profound gratitude. The path began with a mantra initiation decades ago. Guidance came to help establish an ashram, leading to the first yoga class in a home in 1999. Teaching has continued and grown since that time, offering something unique that students recognize as authentic. The Master embodies perfect completeness, and His divine aura provides unmatched wisdom. The path is safe; one must not stop walking it even through storms, standing firm like a deeply rooted tree. Life presents contrasting experiences—from a dharmic childhood to a materialistic society—all as lessons. The core instruction is to maintain dharma, to do the right thing in all circumstances, drawing strength from scripture even when facing loss. A profound devotion was realized in a moment of selfless offering to the Guru.
"Every moment in His presence, we dive into His Divine Aura and receive wisdom found nowhere else."
"The real hero is the one who, even while doing the right thing, loses."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Gurudeva hi Kevalam
19:50 - 20:45 (55 min)
The mind creates complex knots that only the Guru's grace can easily untie.
Human nature is drawn to negativity and overthinking, which tightens our mental knots of sadness and confusion. These difficulties come and go. We often remember the Guru only when troubled, yet constant remembrance is needed. The Guru assigns karma yoga to quiet the restless mind and remove inner obstacles. Attempting to solve our own problems often worsens them. True solution comes from surrendering the knot to the Guru, who finds the simple loop to release it. Faith in the Guru's guidance transforms seemingly complicated situations.
"A coin has two sides. We might see one side and not see the other side."
"In the same way, our sadness or the thoughts, the negative thoughts in our mind, are a simple knot. But our mind tries to untangle it, to overthink it, and just makes the situation even worse."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Don't sleep in a dream of ignorance
20:50 - 21:37 (47 min)
Awaken to life's true purpose before the train of time departs.
Life is given according to destiny and karma, not age. The moment of departure is unknown. One must become alert and conscious to board the train; it will not wait. All worldly attachments—family, possessions, country—are left behind. Nothing material accompanies you. The purpose is the awakening of consciousness into God-realization. Practice the techniques given by the wise; otherwise, this chance is lost. Attachment is a noose causing suffering and conflict. Detachment is not neglect but love without suffering, granting freedom. After death, you face the consequences of your karma in compartments of heaven or hell, falling into a directionless nothingness. Yet, human life is beautiful and meant to be enjoyed. You came alone and will depart alone. Achieve the liberation of self-realization through spiritual practice.
"Chetan ho jaare musā, phir gaḍī ānewalī hai. Gaḍī ānewalī hai, gaḍī jānewalī hai."
"I belong to no one. You cannot hold me. I am like the wind... but I will always be with you."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Shiva Tattva
21:45 - 22:19 (34 min)
The endless cycle of creation and dissolution guides the soul toward Śiva. Creation, Sṛṣṭi, and dissolution, Vilaya, repeat across Yugas. God incarnates in each age through Yogamāyā. Viṣṇu appears with symbols of blessing and destruction. The cycle cleans the field of existence before Śiva, the Svayambhū, manifests again. Vast scriptural knowledge was largely destroyed, yet an ocean remains. Theoretical knowledge is limited; practice is essential. Countless Yugas have passed. The Jīvātmā, the individual soul present in all life, is Śiva-tattva. This essence multiplies endlessly. Gods perform their duties in a reciprocal play. Through disciplined Sādhanā, especially mantra in Kali Yuga, one can overcome suffering. Earthly life, from womb to old age, is marked by difficulty and attachment, a Tapasyā. The aim is for the individual drop of Jīva to merge with the ocean of Śiva. Sustain life with duty and love, but seek Self-realization. Hold to your path, reject doubt, and use your inner light. Guide future generations on this path to end the cycle of rebirth.
"Kali Yuga keval nām ādhāra, sumir sumir narhoi bhavapāra."
"So this drop is the Jīva, Śivatattva. And the ocean is Śiva. When this drop falls into the ocean again, the Jīva becomes Śiva."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Hanuman Chalisa is for everyone
22:25 - 23:13 (48 min)
The Hanumān Chālīsā is a universal spiritual text. It consists of forty poems glorifying Hanuman, composed by the saint Tulsīdās from his realization. This chant is for everyone, transcending religion, as spiritual truth is one. Its power has been observed; playing it for cows brought relaxation and increased milk yield, demonstrating healing through sound resonance. The mantra's vibration can dispel illness, promoting peace and health. Hanuman remains on earth by Rāma's command to protect devotees. Animals possess great knowledge and loyalty, as seen in langurs that refuse to eat the Sītā Phal fruit out of respect. They are family members, and their destruction imbalances the world. Spiritual awareness, found in texts like the Chālīsā, uplifts and liberates consciousness, removing fear. The poem begins by adoring the guru's lotus feet, the source of prosperity and wisdom. True greatness, like Tulsīdās's, does not proclaim itself. Hanuman symbolizes pure, fearless strength and intellect, never used for negativity, and is invoked for removing troubles.
"It is not only for Hindus, but for anyone who wishes to receive its benefit."
"Every spiritual word, every spiritual sentence is uplifting, inspiring, liberating, and removes the fear."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
How to sing bhajans?
23:20 - 23:58 (38 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. You all sing the bhajans very well but you should sing them a little bit like the Indians do. Singing the Yogi Jano Ki Yoga Nindra bhajan. Besides singing, it is also very good to know the meaning of the bhajan.
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