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Morning practising. Third part of the System" Yoga in Daily Life" from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on the use of prayer beads (mala) and the practice of mantra. "Life is everything. Whether it is a human, a cow, a buffalo, a goat, or any being... its soul, that Ātmā, is to see our Self." "One mala means for us one step toward God. One step to God. This mala goes with mantra." A speaker delivers a teaching on spiritual practice, emphasizing reverence for all life and the importance of constant remembrance of God. He explains the purpose of the mala as a tool for mantra repetition, detailing two methods: one with a guru bead for seated practice and another for constant, walking remembrance (sumaran). He shares anecdotes about devotion, including a story about Hanuman, and concludes by describing the ultimate goal of merging with divine light. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from Strilky Ashram, CZ on May 15th 2010. Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice, renounce.

A devotee shares personal stories of spiritual guidance and grace within the Yoga in Daily Life community. "Nothing is more beautiful than this ashram. Are you all in agreement? That is why all of you are here." "Gurudev sent me to China. I realized he sent me there to learn about myself." A speaker addresses the satsang, expressing deep connection to the ashram and global spiritual family. They recount how inner guidance from Gurudev, Viśvagurujī, directed their service—leading to establishing an ashram in Romania—and guided a pilgrimage through the Himalayan Chārdhām. They also describe how a casual remark from Gurudev inspired scientific research on prāṇāyāma, later fostering a university partnership. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Singing bhajans and chanting mantras.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. Silent meditation and prayer with Vishwaguruji.

A spiritual discourse on the power and techniques of mantra chanting. "The chanting of the name of God, spiritual songs, or a saint’s name brings peace of mind." "When you chant mantras, it creates a resonance. That resonance spreads into the environment, purifying it." Swami Ji explains the profound effects of mantra practice on purifying the individual and the environment. He details five techniques: writing (likhit), audible chanting, whispered repetition (upāṁśu), mental repetition (mānasik), and spontaneous repetition (ajapa). The talk connects mantra resonance to the body's chakras, warns against spiritual greed, and concludes with a call to practice and a group chant. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of sādhanā (spiritual practice). "Practices alone will not help us. They can only be fruitful if we follow physical and mental principles. These are called Śayamit and Niyamit." "Viveka is that which will divide truth and untruth completely... who has viveka all the time is the happiest and safest person." The speaker explains the core disciplines for a spiritual life: Śayamit (self-control and setting boundaries) and Niyamit (daily discipline). He details how these practices, along with regular prayer (sandhyā), purify the mind and senses. The discourse emphasizes the critical role of viveka (discrimination) in distinguishing truth from untruth, leading to the discovery of the inner fountain of joy and the immortal Ātmā. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Yogis don't eat meat and don't drink alcohol. Nowadays there are many people in the world who don't eat meat. Practising Bari Khatu Pranam, relaxation, concentration om tha navel, bhramari pranayama and concentration on the heart. Beauty is in our heart.

An evening satsang on turning inward for spiritual realization. "It came that if you are doing and looking outside, it is like in winter when the leaves of the trees are falling down. It is not for you, so go within thyself." "Meditation is not easy to come into. When we want to go outside, we cannot go. And we are inside, also not." Swami Māheśvarānanda addresses a global audience, sharing a personal nocturnal reflection on the limitations of external seeking. He emphasizes that true peace and divine connection are found within, using metaphors of water sources and a hungry child looking at pictures of food. He illustrates this with teachings and stories from his Guru and the book Līlā Amṛt, including an account of a merchant who found peace by meditating inwardly upon his Guru's instruction. Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

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

A spiritual discourse on the guru's power to transform destiny. "Everything depends on our karmas... What is written for you, what is written in your destiny, that is what is going to happen." "Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam... So this is Guru Kṛpā. The guru is the one who can actually change your destiny if he wants." The lecturer narrates a traditional story from Holī Gurujī about a king's guru and the Vedāntā, the deity who writes destiny. The tale illustrates how a guru's compassion and clever guidance can alter the seemingly fixed fate of two princes, demonstrating the supreme grace of the guru. The discourse emphasizes the guru's equal love for all, regardless of status. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 3 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia, January 2011

The 4th International Conference of Children and Youth in Zlin 2005 (CZ), The Youth for Sustainable Future.

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

A narration of the mythological story of Nārada's curse upon Lord Viṣṇu, followed by a discourse on its spiritual meaning. "You made me a monkey, and I tell you, when you will be in great trouble, only the monkey will help you, nobody else." "The merciful Lord said, 'Nārada, that was all My icchā. It was My will.'" The speaker recounts how the sage Nārada, enraged after being tricked by Viṣṇu's illusion (māyā), confronts the Lord to curse Him. In his anger, Nārada pronounces a curse that Viṣṇu will incarnate as Rāma, suffer separation from His wife, and be aided by monkeys. Viṣṇu accepts the curse, explaining it was His own divine will, and later dissolves the illusion. A remorseful Nārada seeks forgiveness, and Viṣṇu promises to give him a liberating Kriyā. The talk includes a tangential account of the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) to illustrate Nārada's accusations. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A satsang discourse on the spiritual significance of a guru's birthday, drawing parallels to Christmas. "I recall Swāmījī saying, 'I was observing one person who was practicing Kriyā under the tree.'" "For us, the day of incarnation of Mahāprabhujī, the day of incarnation of Swāmījī, Gurujī, is Christmas. But even more than Christmas, because that is our guru." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, explaining why the birthday of a guru is a sacred celebration akin to Christmas. He emphasizes the necessity of a living guru for correct spiritual practice and describes the Guru Tattva (the essence of the guru) as a pure, divine light within a physical form. He explains how devotees can connect to this energy through satsang, devotion, and bhajans, transforming their own energy and creating a joyful spiritual life. The talk includes practical advice on using prayer, song, and positive thinking to change one's internal state and the surrounding atmosphere. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A morning satsang discourse on the significance of Śrāvaṇa month and the power of devotion. "Bhole Bābā is bholā because he is innocent. You can offer him anything, and he accepts." "It does not matter how we do it, but with which bhāva, with which feelings, we are doing it." Swami Veda narrates the story of Lord Śiva drinking the poison to become Nīlakaṇṭha, explaining the symbolism of ritual offerings. He then tells a parable of a devoted boy named Jayaprakāś who performs a flawed but heartfelt abhiṣeka with spoiled milk and pickle water, illustrating that pure intention (bhāva) is more important than ritual perfection. The talk emphasizes that any action done with love and pure feeling becomes fruitful. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on the guru's power to transform destiny. "Everything depends on our karmas... What is written for you, what is written in your destiny, that is what is going to happen." "Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam... So this is Guru Kṛpā. The guru is the one who can actually change your destiny if he wants." The lecturer narrates a traditional story from Holī Gurujī about a king's guru and the Vedāntā, the deity who writes destiny. The tale illustrates how a guru's compassion and clever guidance can alter the seemingly fixed fate of two princes, demonstrating the supreme grace of the guru. The discourse emphasizes the guru's equal love for all, regardless of status. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Welcome to the third Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music, Debrecen, Hungary.

Welcome to the first Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music. This first event of its kind will take place in Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria. You are most welcome to join also in person for a 15 EUR entry fee.

Swamiji in Sliac, 9th April 2007

In the city of Celje, Slovenija in the blue hall of the fair center, Swamiji had a lecture on the topic of Anahat chakra and Spirituality on the 5th October 2008.

A spiritual discourse on the guru's power to transform destiny. "Everything depends on our karmas... What is written for you, what is written in your destiny, that is what is going to happen." "Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam... So this is Guru Kṛpā. The guru is the one who can actually change your destiny if he wants." The lecturer narrates a traditional story from Holī Gurujī about a king's guru and the Vedāntā, the deity who writes destiny. The tale illustrates how a guru's compassion and clever guidance can alter the seemingly fixed fate of two princes, demonstrating the supreme grace of the guru. The discourse emphasizes the guru's equal love for all, regardless of status. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from Strilky Ashram, CZ on May 15th 2010. Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice, renounce.

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