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Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 6
0:00 - 1:05 (65 min)
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Practicing of the system "Yoga in Daily Life", Level 1 - Part 6, in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India on 24th of October 2009.
Yoga brings you back to Thyself
1:10 - 1:54 (44 min)
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A lecture on the integral connection between yoga and spirituality, delivered in Bratislava. "Yoga is that science and that quality which will save humanity. Without spirituality, it's like a body without a soul." "Yoga without spirituality is a body without soul. Spirituality is a life of yoga." Swami Madhvānandaji addresses an audience, emphasizing that authentic yoga is a spiritual science of body, mind, and soul, not merely physical exercise. He warns against the commercialization of yoga and explains how the practice purifies both physical and mental impurities (vikāras), using a story about Mahatma Gandhi to illustrate the dangers of greed and false assumption. The talk connects self-purification through āsana, prāṇāyāma, and meditation with universal spiritual unity. Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia
What is excellent against stress
2:00 - 2:53 (53 min)
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A satsang discourse on overcoming fear and stress through laughter, authenticity, and spiritual practice. "Never take them seriously. Especially laugh at our own mistakes, problems, and fears." "Spirituality without love is a terrible thing. I always remember... 'God, please protect me from spirituality without laughter.'" The teacher shares stories and practical advice for dealing with internal struggles, emphasizing not to suppress fears but to face them with awareness and humor. He recounts the tale of a witch who controlled a village through fear of her rooster, illustrating how confronting false beliefs dispels their power. The talk connects this to daily spiritual practice, advising against empty ritual in favor of authentic feeling, as exemplified in the story of Krishna preferring a banana peel offered with love over a feast offered with pride. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Protect Nature and be truthful
3:00 - 3:55 (55 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Nadlac, Romania. Slovak folk dance before Vishvaguruji's talk. Nadlac Town Mayor says some welcoming words to Vishwaguruji for his first visit to Romania. All creatures are connected to one God. If you don't believe that you are lost. All creatures feel the same feelings as humans. Don't be the cause of pain to any creature. Animals can make mistakes but we are human. The first god is the mother. Where there is water, there is God. Respect the vegetation and the rain. First happiness is good health. Saints are here for the sake of all creatures - but you will liberate yourself.
On Shiva Purana Katha
4:00 - 4:22 (22 min)
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A speech on the two paths of life and the role of the Guru, given at the inauguration of Om Ashram. "The path of spirituality is called the path of Parmārth. This is the path on which the Jīva attains God." "The only one who brings us to God is the Sadguru Dev. That’s why we are so lucky if we can come on the path where we meet the true Guru." Mahāmudāleśwar Swāmī Chidambaranand Saraswatī Ji Mahārāj, with translation by Swāmī Niranjanānandaji, explains the dichotomy between the worldly path of suffering and the spiritual path to bliss. He emphasizes that while family introduces one to the world, only a Sadguru can introduce one to God, the creator. The talk serves as a preamble to the upcoming Śivapurāṇa Kathā and celebrates the divine inauguration of the unique Om Ashram. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Live webcast from Strilky
4:30 - 6:00 (90 min)
Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic.
The Essence of Health and Harmony
4:32 - 5:15 (43 min)
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A satsang discourse on holistic health, Ayurveda, and living harmoniously. "Where there is water, there is God, and where there is God, there is life. Where there is life, there is light, and where there is light, there is good health." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) leads an evening talk, weaving together the arrival of rain, ancient wisdom, and modern life. He explains the Ayurvedic perspective on health as balance, lists sources of happiness like a good partner and neighbor, and offers analogies—like living as a lotus in water or a tongue between teeth—for maintaining detachment and harmony amidst life's challenges. He emphasizes daily yoga practice for all ages as a key to managing stress and well-being. Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand
Always keep the distance
5:20 - 6:12 (52 min)
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A satsang on using the world as a mirror for self-awareness and spiritual discipline. "Through that reflection in the mirror—which is what this world means—we are able to correct ourselves." "Everybody says that your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. Whether you will be in heaven or in hell depends only on the quality of your thoughts." Swami Maheshvarananda leads a teaching session, exploring how to observe life without judgment. He explains a directive from Vishva Guruji using a parable of a man mistaking a drowning bear for a blanket, illustrating the need for wise detachment. He discusses how our thoughts shape our reality, using examples from daily life and classical texts like the Ramayana and Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, emphasizing disciplined thought transformation as core spiritual practice. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Guru bhakta jagata me na rahe
6:20 - 7:03 (43 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing on satsang, including bahajan Guru bhakta jagata me na rahe, Prema ka pyala Hari
Dharma and Satsang
7:10 - 8:19 (69 min)
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A satsang discourse on dharma, spiritual practice, and the importance of community. "We always try to find the shortcuts, and we always try to find the easy way out." "In the satsaṅg, on the full moon, usually we listen to Guru Gītā. Try to really listen to Guru Gītā. I have listened to Guru Gītā for more than 40 years, and I must say that every time I hear something new inside." Following traditional invocations, a speaker addresses a gathering, weaving teachings on personal duty (dharma) with illustrative stories, including a sādhu persistently saving a scorpion and Nārada's lesson from Lord Viṣṇu. The talk emphasizes perseverance in one's path, learning from failures, and the critical role of regular satsang and deep, repetitive study of core teachings like the Guru Gītā over seeking novel techniques. A letter from the Indian Prime Minister congratulating the opening of Om Ashram is read. The session includes chanting and concludes with a universal peace mantra and final salutations. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Respect is important
8:25 - 9:18 (53 min)
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A spiritual discourse and mantra teaching session on the power of language, respect, and energy. "Spirituality does not mean wholly very slow... But with this different energy inside, just try to be aware of this thing: in which way are we addressing other people?" "You get from an object only as much as you respect it... If your mālā has some value for you, you will keep it in a safe place... Because of that, you will, from your mālā, get energy when you need it." A speaker leads a satsang, emphasizing the profound impact of words, gestures, and intention. He discusses how language shapes reality, using examples from addressing others to serving food and respecting spiritual objects like a mala. The talk covers the importance of positive speech, respectful action, and the energy behind our deeds. The session concludes with Swami Avatar Puri teaching and explaining the "Nāma kamala nābhāya" mantra, including its translation and significance. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Inaguration ceremony of Adyodhya Ram Tempel
9:25 - 9:56 (31 min)
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Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Mahamandaleshwar Swami Gyaneswar Puriji speaks about inaguration ceremony of Adyodhya Ram Tempel and its meaning for people. There was deep joy in the city due to the deep meaning of the happening.
Be the tool
10:00 - 10:44 (44 min)
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An evening satsang on humility, grace, and being an instrument for divine will. "Only what is important for us is to understand and to pray to be the tool." "Always be aware and pray. Please, God, give me opportunity. Give me a chance to be your tool." Following opening prayers and chants to the guru's sandals, a speaker addresses the gathered and online audience. He shares a parable about a dog who mistakenly believes it is pulling a chariot, and the story of Hanuman receiving a lesson from a sage about the endless cycle of divine service. The core teaching emphasizes surrendering the ego, becoming a selfless instrument for grace, and performing service without seeking recognition, contrasting this with spiritual showmanship. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Around the world - Yoga Class of Level 6, Zagreb
11:00 - 12:01 (61 min)
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Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 6 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia.
Guru's Darshan is the most precious
12:05 - 12:21 (16 min)
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A spiritual discourse sharing a traditional parable about pilgrimage and divine grace. "All day I am being bathed in by so many thousands and thousands of people. All of their sins come into me... When we come to our guru and we do seva... by the soil which touched his feet—when it touches us, we become pure." "Gaṅgājī will give you much easier darśan. Whenever you are going on the way, always try to stay only at those houses where the householder has already had Gaṅgā snāna—a bath in the Gaṅgā." A Swami addresses a satsang, recounting the story of two Brahmins on a pilgrimage to bathe in the Ganga. They follow strict advice on their journey, only to discover the river goddesses themselves—blackened by the sins of devotees—performing seva at a nearby ashram to be purified by their guru's foot-dust. The narrative illustrates that true purification comes from selfless service and guru's grace, not merely ritual. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Be the tool
12:25 - 13:09 (44 min)
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An evening satsang on humility, grace, and being an instrument for divine will. "Only what is important for us is to understand and to pray to be the tool." "Always be aware and pray. Please, God, give me opportunity. Give me a chance to be your tool." Following opening prayers and chants to the guru's sandals, a speaker addresses the gathered and online audience. He shares a parable about a dog who mistakenly believes it is pulling a chariot, and the story of Hanuman receiving a lesson from a sage about the endless cycle of divine service. The core teaching emphasizes surrendering the ego, becoming a selfless instrument for grace, and performing service without seeking recognition, contrasting this with spiritual showmanship. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Gurudev is always with us - practicing mansik puja
13:00 - 13:31 (31 min)
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Evening satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. The story of Swami Avatarpuriji when he was in a Gurukul, but he was longing towards Vishwaguruji. Another story in a story of a group of fishes swimming in the ocean and suddenly a current comes. Vishwaguruji is always within us, he always shows us the right path and guide us. He knows everything about us. Practicing mansik puja.
The Endless Glory of the Rāmāyaṇa
13:15 - 14:06 (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
The bansuri flute
14:00 - 14:30 (30 min)
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Evening satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. Swami Madhuram introduces the bansuri flute, and how to play ragas on it. The story about the border between devotion and fanatism. Swami Madhhuram plays on bansuri.
Guru's Darshan is the most precious
14:10 - 14:26 (16 min)
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A spiritual discourse sharing a traditional parable about pilgrimage and divine grace. "All day I am being bathed in by so many thousands and thousands of people. All of their sins come into me... When we come to our guru and we do seva... by the soil which touched his feet—when it touches us, we become pure." "Gaṅgājī will give you much easier darśan. Whenever you are going on the way, always try to stay only at those houses where the householder has already had Gaṅgā snāna—a bath in the Gaṅgā." A Swami addresses a satsang, recounting the story of two Brahmins on a pilgrimage to bathe in the Ganga. They follow strict advice on their journey, only to discover the river goddesses themselves—blackened by the sins of devotees—performing seva at a nearby ashram to be purified by their guru's foot-dust. The narrative illustrates that true purification comes from selfless service and guru's grace, not merely ritual. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Protect Nature and be truthful
14:30 - 15:25 (55 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Nadlac, Romania. Slovak folk dance before Vishvaguruji's talk. Nadlac Town Mayor says some welcoming words to Vishwaguruji for his first visit to Romania. All creatures are connected to one God. If you don't believe that you are lost. All creatures feel the same feelings as humans. Don't be the cause of pain to any creature. Animals can make mistakes but we are human. The first god is the mother. Where there is water, there is God. Respect the vegetation and the rain. First happiness is good health. Saints are here for the sake of all creatures - but you will liberate yourself.
Bhajans with Swami Gajanandji
15:30 - 16:09 (39 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Bhajans from Poprad
16:15 - 16:59 (44 min)
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Bhajans from Tatra Hotel, Poprad, Slovakia.
Bhajan evening from Strilky Ashram
17:05 - 17:53 (48 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
The calling of Sri Alakhpuriji
18:00 - 18:11 (11 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan Sataguru Alakha Puriji Avo.
Bhajans from Oosterhout
18:15 - 19:20 (65 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Oosterhout, Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands.
Dharma and Satsang
19:25 - 20:34 (69 min)
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A satsang discourse on dharma, spiritual practice, and the importance of community. "We always try to find the shortcuts, and we always try to find the easy way out." "In the satsaṅg, on the full moon, usually we listen to Guru Gītā. Try to really listen to Guru Gītā. I have listened to Guru Gītā for more than 40 years, and I must say that every time I hear something new inside." Following traditional invocations, a speaker addresses a gathering, weaving teachings on personal duty (dharma) with illustrative stories, including a sādhu persistently saving a scorpion and Nārada's lesson from Lord Viṣṇu. The talk emphasizes perseverance in one's path, learning from failures, and the critical role of regular satsang and deep, repetitive study of core teachings like the Guru Gītā over seeking novel techniques. A letter from the Indian Prime Minister congratulating the opening of Om Ashram is read. The session includes chanting and concludes with a universal peace mantra and final salutations. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Vishwaguruji is in all of us
20:40 - 21:45 (65 min)
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A satsang discourse on contentment, spiritual pitfalls, and the importance of mantra practice. "A sannyāsī always renounces everything in life... That is how we all should try to be: happy with what we have, content with whatever we have." "When Gurubhakti, and the devotion, and the spirituality, leave our house, which means us... What we need is always the kṛpā (grace) of Gurudev. That’s the most important thing in the universe." Following opening prayers, the speaker narrates traditional stories to illustrate key themes: a contented sadhu who refuses Lord Shiva's boon, a greedy man who loses divine favor, and a lesson on not doubting divine wisdom. He warns that ego, greed, and jealousy destroy spiritual progress, emphasizing the need for humility and Guru's grace. The latter part focuses on the practice of Sanskrit mantras, described as an "antivirus program" and "brain gymnastic" that brushes away negative thoughts and brings peace, concluding with a collective chant. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Protect Nature and be truthful
21:50 - 22:45 (55 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Nadlac, Romania. Slovak folk dance before Vishvaguruji's talk. Nadlac Town Mayor says some welcoming words to Vishwaguruji for his first visit to Romania. All creatures are connected to one God. If you don't believe that you are lost. All creatures feel the same feelings as humans. Don't be the cause of pain to any creature. Animals can make mistakes but we are human. The first god is the mother. Where there is water, there is God. Respect the vegetation and the rain. First happiness is good health. Saints are here for the sake of all creatures - but you will liberate yourself.
Devas and Asuras
22:50 - 23:52 (62 min)
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Morning satsang from Summer Retreat in Vep, Hungary. In holy scriptures we are often reading about fighting between devas and asuras. Vishwaguruji reveals the true meaning of these poems. Finally we should remove our bad qualities and live life without fear.
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