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Practising Asanas 3
1:00 - 1:53 (53 min)
Morning practice from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Asanas mainly from the first level of Yoga in Daily Life demonstrated and explained by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji.
The Presence of the Guru
2:00 - 2:43 (43 min)
The Guru is omnipresent, observing and guiding from within. His physical location is secondary to his constant spiritual presence. He feels the emotions and energies of his disciples, reacting to their inner states. The path requires surrender, trust, and devotion, not logic or personal effort. Service and love cultivate this relationship. Approach him for blessings, not for answers to trivial questions. He tests faith to strengthen it. His various expressions, even stern ones, are forms of blessing for the disciple's growth. Ultimately, he is the sole guide and protector.
"When you close your eyes, or when you even open your eyes, you can see his form sitting here."
"If we have that devotion towards him, if we have that love towards him, then we are happy and he is happy."
Filming location: Slovenia
Mental food
2:50 - 4:48 (118 min)
Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007
A Prayer for the Immortal Soul
4:55 - 5:37 (42 min)
Destiny is a mysterious and inescapable force. Humans cannot know the past or future, for such knowledge would bring unbearable tension. What unfolds is a play of fate, created individually yet often unavoidable. The story of Oedipus illustrates how one may try to flee destiny only to fulfill it. All must face the end of the body; death is inevitable. Yet through spiritual practice, one can transcend fear and attachment. When consciousness widens, past and future become clear, and one may realize the supreme Self beyond all suffering. Even the enlightened must relinquish the body, but a self-realized being digests time itself. We pray for the departed soul to dissolve into the cosmic light.
"Humans are very intelligent and intellectual beings, but God has not given them this one ability: to know the past and to know the future."
"Finally, the car will be the winner. It means death."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Simple living and higher thinking
5:45 - 6:32 (47 min)
Decoration expresses love for the divine, reflecting beauty into our consciousness. Hinduism is a religion of happiness, seeking prosperity and joy for all. We adorn our altars because all beautiful things belong to God, and we wish to see the divine in comfort and splendor. Our rituals and offerings are ultimately for our own benefit, as God desires only our love and inner feeling. The physical world is mortal and ever-changing; therefore, pray for the immortal, not for transient things. Do not dwell on the past or future, but be conscious of the present to create a beautiful future. Your destiny is like a shadow you cannot outrun, yet you must cultivate beautiful thoughts and actions. The guru's elevated seat is both a practical aid for vision and a symbol of the disciple's greater spiritual mastery.
"God just is hungry for the love, the bhāva, your inner feeling."
"Pray for the immortal. From the mortal to the immortal."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Your body is the map of your destiny
6:40 - 7:25 (45 min)
Destiny is a fixed map written upon the body, yet can be altered by grace and spiritual practice. Janma-bhūmi, karma-bhūmi, and dharma-bhūmi are predetermined—the places of birth, work, and spiritual development. An ancient story illustrates that written destiny cannot be avoided by human effort alone. The physical form is this map: lines on the forehead, palms, and fingers reveal one's karma. When the soul departs, this corporeal map is discarded for a new one. Religion itself cannot change destiny; it is a path for inquiry. Only by following the guru's guidance, the true navigator, can one's path be redirected. The soul journeys like a flame into space after death. Through sincere practice and the guru's grace, the fixed lines of karma can be transformed, leading toward liberation.
"Whom God protects, no one can kill."
"The lines of karma are unique, unique."
Filming location: San Francisco, USA
Interview with Vishwaguruji on Lok Sabha
7:30 - 8:00 (30 min)
Yoga is the highest system of thought for human evolution, uniting body, mind, and spirit. It is a global people's movement, not confined to physical exercise. International Yoga Day on June 21, established through a UN resolution proposed by India's Prime Minister, is celebrated worldwide. The practice aims for health, peace, and harmony by connecting the individual with the self, society, and nature. Its core principles include discipline, non-greed, and selfless service. Authentic teaching requires proper training over years, not quick certifications. While health attracts many, the complete science refines lifestyle and limits consumption for environmental well-being. Yoga is one, though various interpretations exist. Its essence cannot be diluted, and it should not be commercialized.
"Yoga is the science of human origin and evolution to a point where you can overcome the boundaries of space and time."
"Yoga leads humans to become good persons, makes a good family, a good society, and a better way of living, and to bring the world peace, harmony, and unity."
Filming location: India
Prana is the source of our life
8:05 - 8:49 (44 min)
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. We should think first in the morning that we are human. Water is holy because it is the basis of our life. Prana is also holy and necessary for our life. Animals are aware in their sleep also. The story about a yogi and the tigers. We need oxygen for meditation. The story about two friends who went to the Himalayas and try to share their meal. The story about Vishwaguruji Mansadev and a bear in a forest in Kanada. We have to be the winner against corona.
Enjoy your life
8:55 - 9:34 (39 min)
The soul's journey and the true purpose of yoga extend beyond physical exercise.
We are more than this temporary body. The soul, the ātmā, is our essence. After death, it leaves the body like the wind, unseen and untouchable. Its destination is unknown; it does not remain as a ghost in trees. Our physical suffering may relate to past actions, but we should be good to all. Yoga in daily life is for holistic well-being, yet its ultimate aim is spiritual, guiding the soul. The soul may merge like a drop into the vast ocean. Do not fear death or unseen phenomena. We are all interconnected here and now.
"One in all and all in one; we are all one and all He."
"Yoga in daily life. We practice every day for the good of our body and our well-being."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Interview with Vishwaguruji
9:40 - 10:04 (24 min)
Spiritual development depends on parental guidance and the master's influence. Parents filled with love and spirituality teach about God and the Master's will. Being with holy saints from childhood fosters a nature inclined toward purity. The master imparts knowledge through everyday conduct, not formal lectures. This foundation sustains one while moving throughout the world. Yoga is not merely physical postures. It resides within human consciousness, the heart, and a humble perspective toward all existence. Maintaining a childlike purity is essential, meaning to remain a child of God and one's master. This state brings humility and the understanding that mistakes are surrendered to the master. One should feel relaxed, knowing divine protection is present, while also wishing to protect others. The relationship between guru and disciple mirrors that of parent and child. The master views all disciples as one, without duality, guiding them with oneness, peace, love, and harmony toward the Supreme.
"Yoga is within human consciousness, in the human heart, in human humbleness, in a humble way of looking at everything."
"The master has all disciples as one, and that is very, very good. Everyone has a different nature... But the Master should have all the same feelings, taking in the heart the oneness and peace."
Filming location: Rajasthan, India
As you do, you will get
10:10 - 11:04 (54 min)
Food, the digestive fire, and spiritual practice are deeply connected. Learning to cook from a young age is vital, not just for health but for the energy imparted to the food. A strong Agni, or digestive fire, allows one to dissolve all that is consumed, including food and information. This inner fire is cultivated through gradual, systematic practice like Haṭha Yoga Kriyās and prāṇāyāma, particularly Bhastrika when prepared. Vegetarian food is essential; consuming meat introduces the animal's fear and chemistry into one's own system, affecting the mind and experiences. The system of Yoga in Daily Life prevents such negative experiences by advocating sāttvic food and step-by-step practice. Go deeper into each practice, exploring its effects on the five bodies; this prevents boredom and eliminates the need for constant change. Karma operates impartially: actions return to the doer. The body's design, with jaw movement and intestinal length, indicates a natural inclination toward vegetarianism. The consciousness and feelings of the cook are absorbed into the food, affecting those who eat it. Therefore, cooking for oneself is preferable.
"Remain where you are."
"What you do will come back to you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Youth for Sustainable Future
11:10 - 11:44 (34 min)
The 4th International Conference of Children and Youth in Zlin 2005 (CZ), The Youth for Sustainable Future.
Yoga in Daily Life: Health Promotion in the Czech Republic
12:00 - 12:13 (13 min)
Yoga in Daily Life systematically promotes health in the Czech Republic. The system began here in 1973, based on the traditional concept of Vedānta. It offers training on four levels: physical, mental, social, and spiritual, for everyone regardless of background. This aligns with the national health strategy, which now explicitly includes spiritual health. New government action plans until 2020 target areas where yoga can directly contribute: promoting physical activity, proper nutrition, mental health, reducing risky behaviors, and mitigating environmental stress. The system's sophisticated, methodology-unique techniques make it suitable for research and intervention programs, with publications available for specific health groups. The association has grown to become the largest in the country, with a widespread network of centers offering lessons.
"The state belongs to those that allow and highly appreciate cooperation with public, private, and non-governmental organizations."
"This harmonizing of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual level, is truly the only chance to keep peace and development in our society."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
The Pearl of Everlasting Bliss
12:20 - 12:41 (21 min)
Life's deepest treasure is complete and everlasting bliss, the crown of self-realization rooted in God-realization. Rare beings attain this pearl of Paramānanda. A seeker's deep prayer brought him face-to-face with his divine master, seeing the form of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. He became a true disciple, devoting body, mind, and soul. He received the highest spiritual initiation, instantly attaining samādhi. His life was a permanent establishment in the highest spiritual experience under his master's guidance. As a spiritual successor, he built and established āśrams, tirelessly spreading the light. He preached non-dualism, non-violence as the highest religion, and the unity of all humanity through song and service. His devotion was Parabhakti, love without reservation, repeating the divine name for over eighteen hours daily. Such love overcomes all obstacles between us and God. He became a living testament that this realization is possible.
"My eyes filled with tears, and I fell to my knees. I knew I had found the everlasting light of my life."
"All humans belong to one religion, and that is humanity."
Filming location: Bola Guda, India
We all should get oneness
12:45 - 13:01 (16 min)
The language of oneness transcends spoken words. Many scriptures and languages exist, yet spirituality reveals a universal oneness. We learn through gaze and feeling, not just vocabulary. The best language is understood by all, like music or song, where sound vibration creates unity. We do not know God's name or voice, but in our heart, all humans know there is some God. Even saying "no God" speaks to that understanding. Language is only the outer side; the feeling is the true language. When words fail, we understand through hands, eyes, and silence. From life's mixture, we seek purity and oneness. In a hall, a little stone can represent the silence that unites us. This silentness is oneness. In contrast, a noisy festival is different. You are happy and need nothing.
"The best language is when people from many countries, each with their own language, suddenly all understand."
"In our heart, all humans know there is some God."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Sadhana maintains inner harmony
13:05 - 14:08 (63 min)
The Maṇipūra Chakra is the city of jewels, the center of true richness which is good health. This health of body, mind, and soul is realized only through daily practice, not through theory alone. Neglecting practice allows negative qualities like jealousy and anger to return, destroying inner harmony. Discipline is the inner master and key to success; its loss is like a setting sun bringing darkness. The practice awakens love for all neighbors, meaning every creature and element, without condition. This leads to freedom from being a slave to senses or dependencies. The ultimate happiness is devotion to the Supreme, an everlasting love, and the wisdom that comes when the Kuṇḍalinī's purifying fire burns all karma in the Maṇipūra center. This awakening reveals the inner fountain of joy and unites all in one spiritual family, protected by a pure consciousness no negative energy can penetrate.
"Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice."
"Discipline is your inner master. That best master will lead you twenty-four hours."
Filming location: Slovenia
Your body is the map of your destiny
15:40 - 16:25 (45 min)
Destiny is a fixed map written upon the body, yet can be altered by grace and spiritual practice. Janma-bhūmi, karma-bhūmi, and dharma-bhūmi are predetermined—the places of birth, work, and spiritual development. An ancient story illustrates that written destiny cannot be avoided by human effort alone. The physical form is this map: lines on the forehead, palms, and fingers reveal one's karma. When the soul departs, this corporeal map is discarded for a new one. Religion itself cannot change destiny; it is a path for inquiry. Only by following the guru's guidance, the true navigator, can one's path be redirected. The soul journeys like a flame into space after death. Through sincere practice and the guru's grace, the fixed lines of karma can be transformed, leading toward liberation.
"Whom God protects, no one can kill."
"The lines of karma are unique, unique."
Filming location: San Francisco, USA
The Guru's name is a priceless diamond
16:30 - 16:46 (16 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing from Strilky. Including bhajan "Ho Guru Sukha Dama Swami"
Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva
16:50 - 18:06 (76 min)
Morning satsang with Viswhaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing from Strilky. Including He Nata Aba To, Itna to Karana Guruji
Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprahuji
18:10 - 18:17 (7 min)
The divine name is the means to cross the ocean of worldly existence. Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī is the incarnation for all beings. By contemplating His name with grace, one cuts down desire, anger, and greed. The world's illusion remains far away through the Guru's grace. His name is the boat for crossing; the Satguru's grace is that boat. One who receives this grace finds their passage. At the time of dissolution, the Guru's light will manifest within the heart. By always holding His enchanting form in mind, one need not fear the net of illusion. The name itself provides absorption in divine feeling and ensures safe crossing.
"For the beings of the world—the jīvas and jinn—His name itself is the boat to cross the ocean of existence."
"By the grace of always contemplating Him, desire and anger... For the jīvas and jinn, by His name, one is always immersed in divine feeling."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Dhyan Karo
18:25 - 18:37 (12 min)
Meditate, O mind, to dispel ill-intentions and remember the Guru's words. Through meditation, one gains wisdom and progresses toward becoming a yogi. It is the means to fulfill duties and make life fruitful. True renunciation arises from seeking detachment while still within worldly bondage. In all actions, remember the Lord.
"Through meditation, you will become wise. Through meditation, you will become a yogī."
"One who searches for detachment while in bondage becomes a renunciant."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Ab Sop Diya Is Jivan Ka
18:45 - 19:00 (15 min)
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing fron Strilky. Ab Sop Diya, Aba Hama
Without Gurudev the whole world cries
19:05 - 19:21 (16 min)
The devotee's heart longs solely for the Satguru. Wandering the world finds no friend like the Guru; without that presence, there is weeping and no rest. Attachments obscure the path, preventing peace. Hearing the divine name awakens the seeker. The Guru's eternal kindness bestows the refuge of the lotus feet. This translation is merely an interpretation, not definitive. The essence is praise for the Guru's arrival, which brings joy, dispels illusion, and cuts the bonds of endless sorrow.
"Without that fragrance, the whole world weeps, and I can find no sleep; I can find no rest, day or night."
"Satguru āye, mera mana harṣāye. Dhanyabhāga mere Satguru āye."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Cetana Ka Cilka Swami Ne
19:25 - 19:51 (26 min)
Evening satsang from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing from Vep.
Mental food
19:55 - 21:53 (118 min)
Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007
Ayurveda - The science of life
22:00 - 23:46 (106 min)
Ayurveda is a comprehensive science of life, not a single topic. Its origin is mythological, said to come from the creator Brahmā through divine beings like Dhanvantari before passing to human sages. The knowledge was compiled into key texts like the Caraka Saṃhitā for medicine and Suśruta Saṃhitā for surgery. Much literature was later destroyed, but oral tradition in Sanskrit aided its restoration. The scope of Ayurveda is dual: to maintain the health of the healthy and to cure the sick. It aims for a flexible body, satisfied mind, and happy life until the end.
"The extent of Ayurveda, or the part of Ayurveda, is to maintain the health of healthy people and to cure those who are afflicted with diseases."
"Ayurveda is a science that deals with the useful and the harmful, the happy and unhappy life."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Mantra is in the Hearth
23:50 - 0:57 (67 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. We should give up selfish thinking like I am the best. The story of Abhymanju gives an example of the qualities of a disciple. Jealous means burning fire in the body. Mantra within our hearth, even in a very hard situation we can develop spirituality.
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