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Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
0:10 - 0:47 (37 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.
The Globe of the Self: Reflections on Ātmā, Jīva, and the One in All
0:55 - 1:57 (62 min)
The self is a globe containing all life and consciousness. We exist within this one sphere, yet we are both individual and universal. The science of spirit awakens us to this reality. We are the jīva, the living soul, within the body, but we are also the all-pervading ātmā. We travel and expand in life, yet we always return to the source. We meditate to find where we truly are, beyond physical location. The elements of the world come together to form existence. The Vedas contain this knowledge, but reading them is not easy. Life cycles continue, with beings taking birth again. There is a yogic science and a worldly science; both function but approach truth differently. Energy, or prāṇa, flows between beings and can be directed. Confidence in the self is key. Ultimately, we must realize the teaching of oneness: the individual is in the whole, and the whole is in the individual.
"One in all and all in one."
"Śrīguru ātmā, paramātmā."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Yoga is spiritual
2:05 - 3:15 (70 min)
Satsang from Linz, Austria. Translation of the bhajan Sri Madhavanandaji Prabhu Ananda Dijo. This bhajan was written by our Gurudeva many many years ago. He requests Holy Guruji to grant us happiness and accept our service. Explanation and practice of Ashwini mudra, AUM chanting and Bhramari pranayama.
Bring people to oneness
3:20 - 4:21 (61 min)
We are all one, and yoga is the practice of uniting. Our world needs oneness, and we pray for each other across all cultures and religions. Different traditions have different calendars and celebrations, but all seek happiness and we should respect them. This time of year is for reflection and connection after eleven months that may have brought disease, disaster, or conflict. We pray for a peaceful coming year. The essence of yoga is that we are all one—not high or low. Our practice is a spiritual science for health, which is our true wealth. A core teaching is that everything is interconnected: "One in all and all in one." This applies to all living beings and the five layers of our being. Yoga as union has existed since the beginning. Festivals arise in various cultures to foster spirituality and community during times when people might otherwise idle and conflict. Our traditions, like decorations and gift-giving, are active expressions of this unifying spirit. The aim of Yoga in Daily Life is to bring people into this experience of oneness through practice and understanding.
"One in all and all in one. That's all."
"In this month we should connect and we can pray... We pray that the coming year will be peaceful and harmonious."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Why we do Anusthan
4:25 - 5:25 (60 min)
Anuṣṭhāna is a dedicated spiritual practice undertaken for a specific purpose. You make a saṅkalpa, a promise to yourself, to perform sādhanā for spiritual growth, health, success, or family harmony. It is often done for one's spouse, praying for their well-being, fostering oneness in the household. This practice extends to praying for good crops and rain, offering the first harvest to God as a blessing. True harmony is seen in traditional multi-generational families where all live as one community, in contrast to modern fragmentation. Anuṣṭhāna also means praying for all creatures and the natural world, recognizing our responsibility to animals and plants. The practice includes physical austerity, but accommodations are made for health reasons, as the intention comes from the heart. Ultimately, anuṣṭhāna is a prayer for universal peace and happiness, embracing the mantra "sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ"—may all be happy.
"Anuṣṭhāna is when you make a saṅkalpa. Saṅkalpa means you promise yourself to undertake a practice for a certain purpose."
"We pray that all creatures should live in peace, harmony, and health. God protect all. This is our Anuṣṭhāna."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Pearl of Everlasting Bliss
5:30 - 5:51 (21 min)
The life of a sage demonstrates the attainment of everlasting bliss through divine realization. True happiness is the hidden treasure of life, found only through God-realization. A young seeker's profound prayer led him to his master, Śrīdīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, an encounter he experienced as a homecoming. He devoted himself completely, becoming a monk through a supreme initiation that conferred instant samādhi. He was refined through austerity and his master's mercy. After his master's departure, he became the spiritual successor, establishing and caring for ashrams. He tirelessly spread teachings of non-dualism, non-violence, and universal humanity through discourse and song. His power flowed from unwavering devotion, meditating on his guru's name for over eighteen hours daily. This pure love overcomes all obstacles between the soul and God. He authored a biography of his master and was honored as a Dharma Samrāṭ. His divine consciousness merged with the cosmic in 2003. His samādhi shrine became his final throne. His disciple continues the divine mission. The sage's life is a clear message: identifying with the body is ignorance; realizing pure consciousness is wisdom.
"My eyes filled with tears, and I fell to my knees. I knew I had found the everlasting light of my life."
"Only love of such purity and intensity overcomes all obstacles and removes all the curtains between us and God."
Filming location: Bola Guda, India
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 2
6:00 - 7:04 (64 min)
Morning Yoga Practice from the Yoga in Daily Life System.
We continue with morning āsanas. Begin in Ānanda Āsana. Lie down comfortably, adjusting your pelvis and shoulders. Take a deep breath and relax your whole body from toes to head. Systematically relax each part: first the right leg, then the left leg, then both arms, abdomen, chest, throat, and face. Feel the muscles becoming heavy and soft. Become aware of your natural breath. Place one hand on your stomach and one on your chest to feel the full yoga breath wave from abdomen to collarbones. Begin coordinating simple stretches with this breath. Inhale as arms rise overhead; exhale as they return. Notice the natural pause between breaths. Perform side stretches and diagonal stretches, keeping your lower back pressed to the floor. Stretch both sides simultaneously, feeling a pull from fingertips to heels. Roll from side to side like a piece of wood. Perform a supine twist with straight legs to affect the spinal muscles. Practice raising your head and knees in Pavanamuktāsana. Move to a seated Vajrāsana for spine extension and flexion. Practice Marjari, the cat pose, arching and rounding the spine with the breath. Perform grinding rotations for the abdomen. Stand for chest expansion, swimming movements, upper body twists, and side bends. Conclude by lying back in Ānanda Āsana for full relaxation and breath awareness. Sit for prāṇāyāma, practicing Nāḍī Śodhana. Chant the closing mantra.
"Relax your whole body from the toes to the top of the head and from the top of the head to the toes."
"Coordinate your practice with your breath. Wait for the breath and add your practice to your natural breathing process."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
The Presence of the Guru
7:10 - 7:53 (43 min)
The Guru is omnipresent, and our practice is to recognize and honor this presence. He is always observing and is within us. His physical presence is a blessing, but his true nature is everywhere. We must cultivate love and devotion, which together allow our spiritual connection to grow. Serving him and being in his company is the primary practice, as it reduces the ego. We must learn to surrender completely, trusting him without relying on our own logic. He tests our faith, and those who trust him completely will find all obstacles removed. Approach him not with trivial questions but to seek blessings for your sincere endeavors. His guidance may come in many forms, all of which are for our benefit. Ultimately, we must believe he is the sole doer, and we are instruments in his divine play.
"When you close your eyes, or when you even open your eyes, you can see his form sitting here. We should not think that Gurudev is physically not here, but Gurudev is omnipresent."
"If we have that mindset within us, then nothing is going to stop us in this world, and we just need to continue this beautiful, beautiful legacy what Gurudev has created and just know that he is inside, and he is always with us."
Filming location: Slovenia
Hatha Yoga Kriyas (2/3)
8:00 - 8:27 (27 min)
Hatha Yoga Kriyas, with Swamiji and Uma Puri, from Strilky Ashram, (CZ) on 14th November 2009.
Yoga and Ayurveda for wellbeing
8:35 - 10:00 (85 min)
Public lecture of Vishwaguruji from Hotel Sheraton in Zagreb, Croatia.
Good eating
10:05 - 11:18 (73 min)
Our food choices, from potatoes to meat, are entangled with health, karma, and the difficulty of living purely in this age.
Potatoes are often unhealthy due to pesticides and chemicals absorbed into the earth, which can take over a decade to purify. Many oils, like refined or cottonseed oil, are harmful and contribute to disease. Modern wheat has excessive gluten. The widespread consumption of meat creates collective sin and karma, stemming from the breeding, selling, and torturing of animals. In this Kali Yuga, we are often forced or tricked into consuming animal products unknowingly, through items like bread or oil. Our weakness and greed, along with market forces making meat cheap, drive this. The solution is to seek organic, local produce like good olive oil, and to diversify our diet with grains, beans, and preserved vegetables instead of relying on potatoes and junk food. We must relearn ancestral preservation methods. Ultimately, some advanced beings show it is possible to live beyond physical food, drawing energy directly from the sun or divine sources.
"Sin is that which creatures, beautiful creatures, are there... torturing them, what they call halal, is a pain; the pain is the sin."
"When we innocently eat something, and then God will say, 'You also ate,' and I will say, 'No.'"
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Do not waste your human life
11:25 - 12:25 (60 min)
Dharma is our essential duty, and we must follow it without diversion. We each have personal duties, but jealousy or ego can pull us away. Dharma protects those who protect it. In the Mahābhārata, Arjuna was confused about fighting his family, but Kṛṣṇa instructed him to uphold dharma by removing adharma. We are in Kali Yuga, a time still favorable for spiritual practice before a future age of extreme decline. Human birth is a rare blessing after passing through 8.4 million life forms. We must use it wisely, avoiding actions that lead to rebirth in lower species. Four blessings are essential: Deva Kṛpā (divine grace for human birth), Śāstra Kṛpā (grace of scriptures), Guru Kṛpā (the Guru's grace to guide us), and Kuṭṭī Kṛpā (our own initiative to follow the path). The Guru shows the way, but we must act. We must calm our thoughts, letting them pass like clouds, and not dwell on past regrets or future anxieties. Follow the five disciplines for a student: the crow's determination, the crane's concentration, the dog's alert sleep, eating little, and living away from spoiling comforts. Do your duty without attachment to results. True seva is selfless, done without desire for recognition. Complete surrender to the Guru brings protection and guidance, but personal effort is required. Inner peace comes through spiritual practices he provides.
"Dharma rakṣati rakṣitaḥ. He who protects dharma, dharma protects him."
"If we fully surrender... he will protect us, he will guide us... But we need to do the effort."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We need purity in our minds and souls
12:30 - 13:24 (54 min)
We live in two ways: our worldly life and our spiritual life. The spiritual seed within grows continuously. We are all searching for God, who is in everyone and every creature, even a mosquito. All life is God, including the elements like water. A single drop of water becomes the ocean. Similarly, in meditation, our individual self merges into the cosmic whole, like a drop returning to the ocean. Science and spirituality are both great, but they differ. Scientists die and do not return, while great yogis can exist beyond the body. Our goal is purification through daily practice. When life leaves the body, there is only one path for all, regardless of religion. Honor your mother and father as God. Everyone who teaches you is a guru. You must walk the path yourself.
"Not only humans—each and every creature is God. A living little mosquito, yes, a mosquito also has life inside, and that is God."
"A single drop of water becomes the whole ocean. This drop immerses in the whole ocean."
Filming location: Salzburg, Austria
Ayurvedic medicine for joints
13:30 - 14:24 (54 min)
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing. Relaxation. There are some spices which are very good for joints like ginger and garlic. Agnidevi shows an ayurvedic medicine which is good for joints. She speaks about the ingredients and the preparation of that medicine. Vishwaguruji and Agnidevi answered some questions connecting this medicine. We should make it for ourselves and give it further. Its effect appears after two or three months.
Find God within
14:30 - 15:22 (52 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka Ashram, Croatia. Nowadays, people lose their teeth quickly.We should get back to nature again. There are many things in nature that can improve the health of teeth as well. Violin music and singing for the soul. We must find God within ourselves. The story of an American practitioner and the very beginning of the OM Ashram.
Be aware of the importance of your life!
15:30 - 16:11 (41 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. The full moon affects us whether we are aware of it or not. We are searching for our aim, but we have many complications in this world. Finally we have to leave with empty hands. By practicing yoga vidya we can awaken our awareness.
Vishwagurujis speech at peace conference in Prague
16:15 - 16:54 (39 min)
The roots of Yoga in Daily Life are traced to the saint Ālakapurījī from the Satya Yuga. Evidence was found after long research, including the discovery of his Himalayan cave between Kedarnath and Badrinath. The river Alaknandā is named after him. When it meets the Bhagīrathī at Devaprayāg, they form the complete Gaṅgā. Compassion is the first step. When it awakens, your heart becomes like a mother's, feeling the suffering of all creatures. Every yogī is an incarnation. Through practice, awareness arises that every entity is my Ātmā. The individual soul suffers and changes, but the Ātmā is one, universal, and observing. God gave fear for survival. Non-violence means causing no trouble—physical, mental, or emotional—to others or to yourself through anger or hate. Violence returns as karma. Yoga brings peace by reducing greed, jealousy, and ego. It is for body, energy, mind, and liberation. The system has spread, promoting health and harmony, as seen in the peaceful separation of Czech and Slovak peoples. Knowledge, like a river, flows for all.
"Viśva prāṇī merī ātmā hai—every entity is my Ātmā."
"Ātmā soi Paramātmā; Ātmā is the Supreme, the Highest, God."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
God is the giver
17:00 - 17:38 (38 min)
The essence of practice is to remember God and act with grace toward all creatures.
Your spiritual practice is good. If you claim to have no time for practice, you might as well claim to have no time to eat. Food is vital for all beings, from elephants to ants, yet it is God who provides it. Do not be proud, for the giver is God. Different lands have different names for God, and that is good. Many no longer pray before meals, thinking humanity can do everything, but God is present everywhere, balancing all things. We are in the age of Kali Yuga; be careful. Our visible practice is one thing, but we must aim for the unity of Brahmaloka. Life is like drawing water from a deep well; the rope may break just as you near the top. All our efforts can be lost in an instant. We are like caged parrots, fed but unable to fly freely. Therefore, practice your mantra, think good thoughts for all beings, and live with happiness and kindness. The goal is to become one in peace and harmony.
"It is said: if you have no time for practicing yoga or anything, then it means you also have no time for eating."
"So, my dears, we want, and we should pray more and more. Here is not enough, and that is not enough."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Four Aspects of Grace and the Path to Self-Love
17:45 - 18:18 (33 min)
The four aspects of grace culminate in self-love, which is essential for spiritual growth. Grace has four aspects: divine grace for human incarnation, scriptural grace from sacred texts, guru's grace from the teacher, and self-grace, which is giving mercy to oneself. Guru's grace is a response to the disciple's devotion and service. Applying this to oneself means loving yourself and giving that grace to yourself. Self-love is not ego, which takes, but a high vibration that gives. A key teaching is to love others at least as much as you love yourself, yet many struggle with self-love. A practical example is sending loving energy to your own body, which can have healing effects. The path to self-love involves three steps: first, accept yourself as you are. Second, seek to understand how you became who you are through self-inquiry. Third, from understanding comes the desire to give, including forgiving yourself. This process of accept, understand, and give is the essence of the teaching.
"Love each and every living being, if not more, then at least as much as yourself."
"We cannot really love others if we don't love ourselves."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Live spiritual life
18:25 - 18:58 (33 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. India is closed for four days because of the corona. It has more time to overthink our life. Spirituality is in our mind in our heart and in our feelings. Spiritual people are praying for others and animals also. Birds can trust in the tiger and lion but not in the human. The story about some sadhu from Gujarat and a tiger. Bhajan singing.
Spirituality in the heart
19:05 - 19:20 (15 min)
Our heart is a well of giving that must flow to remain pure. We are born from and abide within a vast spiritual ocean. Knowing "I am" and feeling God within, we are here not to sit idly but to help others. Helping flows from the heart, generating more power, peace, and love. Giving enlarges the heart; withholding causes stagnation. Just as a well gives fresh water the more it is drawn, the heart yields more peace and harmony through giving. We must not refuse to give, for in truth, you are everything. Our inner energy must be kept alive by giving what we like. Even when the body perishes, the heart becomes a vast space. We practice to attain this greatness, giving to all beings. This heart-based spirituality surpasses all books. We are ultimately one.
"When we help one another, it comes from our heart: more power, more peace, more love, more of everything."
"As much as is drawn, so much flows... when we draw water, then clean, fresh, very nice water flows out again and again."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The Four Aspects of Grace and the Path to Self-Love
19:25 - 19:58 (33 min)
The four aspects of grace culminate in self-love, which is essential for spiritual growth. Grace has four aspects: divine grace for human incarnation, scriptural grace from sacred texts, guru's grace from the teacher, and self-grace, which is giving mercy to oneself. Guru's grace is a response to the disciple's devotion and service. Applying this to oneself means loving yourself and giving that grace to yourself. Self-love is not ego, which takes, but a high vibration that gives. A key teaching is to love others at least as much as you love yourself, yet many struggle with self-love. A practical example is sending loving energy to your own body, which can have healing effects. The path to self-love involves three steps: first, accept yourself as you are. Second, seek to understand how you became who you are through self-inquiry. Third, from understanding comes the desire to give, including forgiving yourself. This process of accept, understand, and give is the essence of the teaching.
"Love each and every living being, if not more, then at least as much as yourself."
"We cannot really love others if we don't love ourselves."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga is a science
20:05 - 21:24 (79 min)
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, requiring spirituality. Our subject is Kuṇḍalinī and the chakras, the hidden powers in human consciousness. Chakras are rotating wheels that receive and circulate cosmic energy through the body. We possess five bodies or layers: the physical, energy, mental, intellectual, and causal bodies. The causal body holds both fleeting joy and divine, everlasting bliss. The soul is a collection of karma and qualities; it dissolves upon self-realization, merging with the cosmic One. Chakras must be purified through mantra, prayer, and yogic practices for the Kuṇḍalinī to awaken safely; without guidance, imbalance and unpleasantness can occur. Life is love, and God is love. Our happiness and world peace depend on individual friendship and forgiveness. We must act according to place and time. The Mūlādhāra chakra is the root foundation, associated with the earth element and the color red. The lotus symbolizes growing in the world while remaining untouched by its temptations and dualities. The four petals represent the four aims of human life: dharma (duty/righteousness), artha (wealth), kāma (righteous desire and procreation), and mokṣa (liberation).
"Yoga without spirituality is like a body without a soul; no achievement can take place without spirituality."
"If you protect your dharma, dharma will protect you."
Filming location: Australia
Bhajan singing from Jadan Ashram
21:30 - 22:05 (35 min)
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Singing bhajans.
Bhajan Singing from Jadan
22:10 - 23:20 (70 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Bhajans with Swami Gajanandji
23:25 - 0:04 (39 min)
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
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