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India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.

A morning satsang on devotion, grace, and personal spiritual experiences. "For Gurudeva also, we do not need to present a golden chariot and such things. He is one of the most simple, natural persons." "He works on bhāva. Bhāva means feelings. It is very similar with Gurudeva. He works on feelings." Swami Avatarpuri opens the session by discussing the simplicity of devotion, using the example of Lord Shiva's grace toward a sincere, unlearned forest dweller. He announces a daily Shiva Abhisheka ritual for the seminar. Several disciples then share personal stories of meeting their Guru, receiving mantra initiation, and learning through karma yoga and subtle guidance, all emphasizing the transformative power of the Guru's grace and the importance of heartfelt intention (bhāva). Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An evening satsang discourse on dharma, grace, and spiritual practice. "Dharma rakṣati rakṣitaḥ. He who protects dharma, dharma protects him." "The Guru will show us the right path... But we need to do the effort." The lecturer leads a satsang exploring the nature of dharma and the four blessings (kṛpā) essential for spiritual progress: divine grace, scripture, the Guru, and one's own initiative. He weaves in teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā, stories from the Mahābhārata, and practical advice for students, emphasizing the necessity of the Guru's guidance and the disciple's personal effort to follow the righteous path and achieve liberation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We always worry about death. Death is a universal law. Our mind is always restless. We can train it by mantra. Manas is the storehouse of memories. Yogis are not attached to things. Only the bond between the disciple and the Guru is permanent. The story of a man who planned that when Yama came, he would hide somewhere. We should meditate always not only when we are in trouble. We should remember God every day, at least a little bit. Unfortunately present Indian generation is beginning to forget their roots. Birth and death come and go, but remember the name of God.

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Atma is immortal. The story of Naciketa and Yanaraj. Yamaraj tells Nacikata the nature of the Atman. Gurudev forms us like a smith forms the iron into a beautiful shape. But we need patience. Gurudev helps us attain liberation. A story of a man who didn’t want to go with his Guru. If we solve one problem the same time we create two other. Only surrender to Gurudev can really solve our problems.

Program with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda from San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, USA. Kriya means doing. By doing we are creating karma. Kriya as a ceremony can liberate the soul from worldly obligations, from the bondage of karma. Then Kundalini, energy, awakens in us.

Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Shravan month is for Lord Siva. The story of one of Siva's names nilkant. In this case, Siva symbolises our Gurudev. Siva is a merciful God.

Evening satsang from Yoga retreat with MM Swami Jasraj Puri and Swami Gajanand, Iz, Croatia

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We should begin everything at the basis. Climbing up is hard, but the goal is beautiful. To give up is easy, but not a solution. Good and bad things follow each other in our lives. We are full of expectations. There should be mutual understanding between partners. We listen many times the same story to understand more and more. We can reach peace if we are contented. At firsz we should accept ourselves and than we can accept other people. Go forward on the way Gurudev is inside with you. Things happening in our lives make us stronger. The knowledge is flowing from generation to generation in a parampara. Short explanation of yama and niyama rules.

A satsang on the regenerative power of collective spiritual practice and the concept of Kāya Kalpa. "This Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna has a regenerating function for our energy and our spirituality. It is like Kāya Kalpa." "Kāya Kalpa means that you are like a newborn. Your hair will be its original color from birth... all the systems are very healthy and very good." The lecturer explains the benefits of group spiritual practice (anuṣṭhāna), describing it as a mutual exchange of energy that prevents the loneliness and difficulty of solitary practice. He expands the theme into a discourse on Kāya Kalpa, or bodily regeneration, linking it to diet, natural living, and purification through practices like prānāyāma. He offers specific, Āyurveda-inspired advice on ghee, sugar, and oral hygiene, while cautioning against meat and processed foods, using anecdotes about cows and disciples to illustrate his points. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Kaliash Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajans on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi.

A satsang discourse weaving Upanishadic teachings with personal reflection on a spiritual name. "The father explained that everything in the space comes from one cause. That cause is Brahma, or the Absolute." "Gaṇeśa is the lord of these elements... What does it mean if someone is ruling over the elements? It means he is able to control, to balance, to harmonize all the elements." Following opening prayers, the speaker narrates the Upanishadic story of a father teaching his son Śvetaketu the Mahāvākya "Tat Tvam Asi" (You are That), using analogies of clay, seeds, salt in water, and rivers in the ocean to illustrate the all-pervading Brahma. The discourse then shifts to a personal exploration of the speaker's name, Gajanant (Gaṇeśa), explaining its symbolism through Purāṇic stories, its role in bhajans as an invocation of the guru, and finally, its deepest meaning as the yogic principle that harmonizes the elements. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Vishwaguruji explains what means real meditation and reveals the essence of the spiritual path.

Lecture by Swamiji from Cakovec, Croatia, September 2000

A discourse analyzing the devotional hymn "The Slave of the Beloved," exploring the meaning of its verses and the state of total spiritual surrender. "The 'dās' meaning servant. But the deeper meaning is truly 'slave'... A servant has a contract, set working hours, a salary, and free time. A slave has none of that." "Please remove my doubts, my confusion, and my karmas... You are the sign showing the path to the truth, to the reality of God." The speaker provides a line-by-line interpretation of the hymn's Sanskrit and Hindi verses, explaining key concepts like total surrender (dās), divine radiance (Nūr), and the guru's role as a guide. Themes include overcoming duality, the indescribable nature of the divine, and the liberating power of mantra repetition and devotion. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Webcast of Swamijis lecture about Meditation from Bratislava, Slovakia on 15th Feburary 2009.

Welcome to the 2nd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music from YIDL Ashram in Villach, Austria.

The 2nd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival from Villach, Austria.

An evening satsang discourse on dharma, grace, and spiritual practice. "Dharma rakṣati rakṣitaḥ. He who protects dharma, dharma protects him." "The Guru will show us the right path... But we need to do the effort." The lecturer leads a satsang exploring the nature of dharma and the four blessings (kṛpā) essential for spiritual progress: divine grace, scripture, the Guru, and one's own initiative. He weaves in teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā, stories from the Mahābhārata, and practical advice for students, emphasizing the necessity of the Guru's guidance and the disciple's personal effort to follow the righteous path and achieve liberation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Yoga retreat with MM Swami Jasraj Puri and Swami Gajanand, Iz, Croatia

A spiritual discourse on the origins and essence of yoga. "Yoga is beyond any religion. Yoga is not a part of religion, but all religion is a part of yoga." "Yoga is that science of body, mind, and soul. Keep the harmony between body, mind, and soul." Swami Avatarpuri Ji gives an introductory talk at a temple, offering a glimpse into yoga's cosmic beginnings. He describes the primordial state of endless space (śūnyākāśa) and consciousness, the emergence of divine energy (yoga), and the manifestation of creation through sound and light. He explains the human role within the 8.4 million life forms, the law of karma, and presents yoga as a practical science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul to realize the divine self. Filming location: New York, USA

Public lecture with Vishwaguruji from Poprad, Slovakia. Why don’t we have time? Why are we suffering from stress? And even more if we have more money? If we would practice yoga three hours a day we would have happy life. Meditation can help us. Vishwaguruji gives a short and practical insight into the system of Yoga in Daily Life.