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A satsang discourse on the guru's grace, destiny, and the power of surrender. "Even the guru can change destiny, because there is no higher law than the guru’s law." "Since the day I told Swāmījī, 'I surrender, do what you want,' I am in peace." A speaker, likely a senior disciple, addresses the gathering following morning prayers. He discusses the validity of Vedic sciences like astrology (Jyotish) but emphasizes the supreme power of the guru's grace to alter destiny, illustrating this with a traditional parable about a guru changing the fate of two royal children. He shares personal anecdotes of learning to obey the guru's guidance, concluding that true peace comes from complete surrender to the guru's will, allowing him to manage one's life and mitigate karma. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Morning practice from Strilky in the presence of Vishwaguruji, led by M. M. Swami Vivekpuriji.

A discourse on the practice and philosophy of Mānasik Pūjā, or mental worship. "Many people ask questions: how to meditate, what to imagine... So, the best solution is Mānasik Pūjā. When you perform the mental ceremony, you come out of your meditation full of strength, energy, love, and clarity." "Imagine that you are in the seva of your iṣṭadevatā... For this much time mentally, you are together. You are with it, and then you also get prasāda... This is a beautiful mānasik pūjā." The lecturer addresses devotees from an ashram in Vienna, explaining the concept and technique of mental worship of one's chosen deity (Iṣṭadevatā). He describes it as a solution to the emptiness that can arise in other forms of meditation, detailing how to mentally perform services like bathing, dressing, and offering food to the divine form. He shares a personal anecdote of his Guruji's disciplined practice and emphasizes that this internal seva cultivates love, dispels negative emotions, and reflects the divine light present in every heart. Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Evening satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. As we know, things are changing in our lives. What comes shall go. A story of a man, who was a happy person, and used to make others happy. This man time to time went to his Guruji for darshan and advice. Gurudev knows what is going on in our minds. Karma yoga is a help for us. We are all blessed to have Gurudev's guidance. Bansuri flute music. Lecture by Swami Daya Mata, about good and bad things that are transient.

A spiritual discourse addressing imitation, authentic wisdom, and the importance of satsaṅg. "Imitation is stealing. It is not truth, but imitation." "If the butter has been eaten by all these other writers... they ate only the butter; they did not eat the cow. So, milk the cow." The lecturer speaks on the prevalence of imitation in the material and spiritual worlds, using examples from currency counterfeiting to plagiarized scriptures. He recounts a parable where a disciple laments that all wisdom has been taken by past saints, and Gurujī's response is to use the intellect (the cow) with devotion to produce fresh wisdom. The talk emphasizes generating original spiritual insight, warns against bad company (ku-saṅga), and concludes with an explanation of a bhajan by Mahāprabhujī about losing one's way by leaving the Guru's shelter. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Welcoming words of Swami Gyaneshwarji, bhajan singing. Short talks about the features and the importance of the Om Ashram. Our eyes now can see our Gurudev and the result of the work done last 30 years. We are lucky ones to be here on this holy place and enjoying the darshan of Gurudev.

Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007

A closing discourse on integrating spiritual awareness into daily life, from sleep to nourishment. "In deep sleep, you know nothing of being a millionaire or a beggar. In deep sleep, you know nothing of whether you are sick or healthy." "Therefore, before going to sleep, one says to God: 'What I have done all day... I offer all the fruits of my actions. Lord, forgive me if there was anything not good.'" Swami Avatarpuri concludes a seminar by guiding attendees through a sacred daily rhythm. He explains the unity experienced in deep sleep, followed by prayers upon waking and mindful practices with water, air, and earth. The talk emphasizes gratitude, the divinity in natural elements, and the importance of offering one's actions. He details a spiritual approach to nourishment, advocating for fresh, whole foods and traditional preparation, linking physical health to inner peace and meditation. Filming location: Austria

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Auckland, New Zealand.

A discourse on the spiritual message of the Satguru, using a bhajan for reflection. "Only the disciple whose antahkaraṇa (inner instrument) is pure will understand the indications Gurudev gives." "Whatever is said by the Guru comes to truth." A spiritual teacher unpacks the bhajan "Sandeśa," explaining how a Satguru's guidance, though sometimes difficult to accept, is a divine message meant for the disciple's ultimate liberation. He uses analogies of medicine, social education, and protection from negative influences (Ku-saṅga) to describe the process of purifying one's qualities to receive and understand the Guru's word (Guruvākya), which awakens the soul. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An explanation of the spiritual, historical, and societal significance of the Kumbha Melā. "They feel physically, mentally, and spiritually purified here. Such purification brings immense contentment to one's heart, mind, and body." "The Kumbha Melā is a blessing for the world. The radiance and message emanating from here to the entire world bestow a blessing of peace and harmony." A spiritual teacher explains the Kumbha Melā's origins in the myth of the nectar of immortality and its enduring power to purify pilgrims. He describes its historical role as a gathering for saints and scholars to guide society, and its modern relevance in reawakening spiritual ethics in youth. The discourse covers the sacred geography of Prayāgrāj, the protective role of akhāṛās and Nāgā Sādhus, and connects the outer pilgrimage to the inner yoga practice of discovering the "nectar pot" within. Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

A promotional video about a yoga program at a major European music festival. "For eleven years now, yoga has been our daily practice and system for showing young festival-goers how wonderful it is to relax deeply through yoga, without any side effects." "We feel that the door of āśrama must not only be opened by the system of rites... but we must also go out to various community spaces and events." A representative describes the 11-year-old Yogasātar tent at the Sziget Festival, which offers short, tailored yoga sessions to introduce festival-goers to practice, relaxation, and meditation. He explains the program's adaptability, its emphasis on authentic tradition over commercialized "power yoga," and its role as a spiritual outreach that has led some visitors to become disciples. He notes the surprising ability of practitioners to achieve deep relaxation and sensory withdrawal despite the loud festival environment. Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

A presentation about a yoga organization's participation in Budapest's Car-Free Day. "We have a yoga center at 121 Baross Street, 8th floor. In the district, this is our guru āśrama, our first center in Hungary." "It’s a very interesting experience that you can practice yoga even in such a place, and nothing really disturbs you. On the contrary, the curious onlookers inspire us greatly in our practice." A representative of the Yoga in Daily Life system describes their annual participation in the event on car-free Andrássy Avenue. She explains the organization's origins under Paramahaṁsavāmī Maheśvarānanda and highlights their long-standing Budapest center. The talk emphasizes the unique experience of practicing yoga in the transformed urban space and invites the public to join. Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

A presentation on the Yoga in Everyday Life system at a Vegetarian Festival. "Among these, the foremost is to maintain a vegetarian lifestyle." "Our first aim is to gain good health. The major part of our illnesses... originates from our stomach." A representative describes their organization's long-standing participation in the festival, highlighting yoga demonstrations and classes accessible to all. This year's focus was explaining the Falahārī diet, a concept from Swami Maheśvarānanda. The talk connects vegetarianism with physical yoga, prāṇāyāma, and relaxation, framing the practice as a holistic path to health and self-discovery. Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

A spiritual discourse on the formless and manifest aspects of the divine. "One is what we can call God, but we cannot see God; it is only God. That is called Nirākāra. Nirākāra means there is no form or posture." "The second is Sākār. Sākār means with a form, like a statue or our body, so that we can worship God." A spiritual teacher delivers a satsang on Guruji's birthday, explaining the concepts of Nirākāra (formless God) and Sākār (God with form). Using examples like Jesus, Krishna, and Buddha, he illustrates how divine incarnations suffer and are often misunderstood. The talk expands to cover creation stories, the cycles of the Yugas, and the importance of righteous living and sādhanā (spiritual practice) in the current Kali Yuga. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on the two fundamental forces of the universe, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti. "Both forces, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti, exist. Devīśakti is positive power, and Āsurīśakti is negative power. But the origin of both is one: God Himself." "Thus, Devīśakti and Āsurīśakti develop. The part of the power, the energy gathered in negative qualities, day by day, will become Āsurīśakti, and the positive forces will become Devīśakti." The speaker explains the cosmic duality of divine and negative powers, both emanating from a single divine source. He describes how an individual's path—toward development or destruction—is influenced by their company (saṅga). The talk covers the three types of suffering (Tri-Tāpa), the importance of the Guru's grace for protection, and the significance of the Navarātri festival dedicated to the Divine Mother, or cosmic Śakti. Filming location: Vienna, Austria

A lecture on the nature of the mind, subconscious impressions, and yogic philosophy. "Our senses are mostly connected to and work with the consciousness, the awakened state." "The mind is that principle which functions between the conscious and subconscious, pendling up and down." The teacher provides a detailed explanation of how sensory impressions become stored desires in the subconscious, using the analogy of an unfulfilled ice cream craving manifesting in a dream. He describes the mind as a pendulum between conscious and subconscious levels, warning against blocking mental energy and instead advocating for directing it through self-discipline. The talk expands into the relationship between emotion, intellect, consciousness, and the nadis (Ida, Pingala, Sushumna), linking psychological concepts to the chakra system and the dormant energy of kundalini. Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

Summer 2003. in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture

Evening satsang on Gurupurnima from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Guru leads us from darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. 'Gu' means darkness, while 'ru' means light.

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing evening.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.

A satsang talk reflecting on spiritual transformation and the grace of the Guru. "In yoga, it is very important to understand the concepts of Kāla and Deśa. This means that each era has its own appropriate way of behavior, and each place is different." "What we learn from Viśva Gurujī is not only āsanas... but that we need to be flexible in our hearts and minds." A speaker addresses the gathering after a Guru Purnima celebration, exploring how the essence of yoga remains constant while adapting across time and place. He shares stories illustrating the Guru's foresight, like predicting currency changes in Croatia, and emphasizes the transformative power of dedicated practice and being physically present in the ashram's energy. The talk uses metaphors like a spoon in honey to describe receptivity to grace and lighthouses for the role of ashrams. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A discourse on Advaita Vedanta and the nature of the Self, based on Śaṅkarācārya's teachings. "This body is full of vikāra. Some have a cough, some a cold, some have lung problems... But Ātman is not born; there is no change in your Ātman, and it will not die either." "If you have no form, what can death do to you?... You are Avināśī. So if you are Avināśī, no one can destroy you, no one can take you away; then why are you afraid?" The speaker expounds on the true nature of the Self (Ātman) as distinct from the body, explaining key Sanskrit terms: Nirvikāra (free from decay/impurity), Nirākāra (formless), Nirmala (pure), and Avināśī (immortal). He emphasizes that identifying with the eternal, formless Self, rather than the impermanent body, is the path to overcoming fear, disease, and sorrow. The talk integrates scriptural commentary, practical advice like breath awareness and Self-inquiry, and concludes with the realization of the Self as all-pervading (Vyāpaka) consciousness. Filming location: Vienna, Austria

A spiritual discourse on universal consciousness, creation, and human purpose. "Our great master used to say, 'One in all and all in one.'" "Yoga is not physical postures... Yoga is the balancing principle... Where there is a balance, there is harmony." The lecturer delivers a talk exploring the origins of the universe, consciousness, and the principle of yoga. He explains the Vedic concept of creation from sound (Aum) and the elemental evolution from space to earth. The discourse covers the oneness of all life, the unique potential of human intellect, and the importance of education in human values, tolerance, and understanding. He concludes by relating the cycle of rebirth to the modern concept of recycling. Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007