European
Divine knowledge
0:20 - 2:10 (110 min)

Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004. Followed by "YIDL Lineage", "Unity in diversity". "Kundalini and Chakras". Finally follows a Lecture about Yoga Nidra followed by Awakening of the Healing powers.
Atma and the Soul
2:15 - 2:56 (41 min)

An introductory talk for a yoga retreat focused on self-realization.
"Anuṣṭhāna means we have a saṅkalpa, a resolve, and we practice according to that saṅkalpa to achieve certain aims: for health, for family harmony, for spiritual development, and for what we call Ātmā Jñāna—Ātmā Anubhūti."
"Śaṅkarācārya said there is duality in matter, but unity is in oneness in Ātmā. In diversity, there is unity."
A teacher opens a summer retreat, framing the "Yoga in Daily Life" program as a path to experiencing the Self (Ātmā Anubhūti). He explains non-dual philosophy using Śaṅkarācārya's analogies of water in different cups and the moon reflected in many vessels to illustrate the one Ātmā within all. He warns against procrastination in spiritual practice, sharing a parable about a greedy man delaying a purchase, and emphasizes the need for consistent practice (abhyāsa) to dispel the ignorance that creates suffering.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Morning lecture from Strilky seminar
3:00 - 3:42 (42 min)

Morning lecture from Mahabrabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic
Do good things and be happy
3:50 - 4:36 (46 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing. Bhajans are one of the best things in the world. When we sing good words come from our hearts and make other people happy. Sometimes people are happy also when they do bad things. The story of a sadhu and a tree. We should be peaceful and positive so we can go to God. Om Ashram is for the future generation. Half of iva was a woman and the other half was a man.
We seek purity
4:40 - 4:51 (11 min)

A spiritual discourse on purity and devotion in the modern age.
"Therefore, I always implore our devotees: 'Please do not be black, please do not be black.'"
"I want to be this drop. I want to drink... it desires only purity, directly from my God."
The lecturer reflects on the pervasive darkness of the Kali Yuga, observed in clothing and culture, and contrasts it with the purity found in sacred music and devotion. He shares teachings from his Gurudeva, using the metaphor of a pure drop of water (pū) to describe the soul's yearning for divine purity over worldly abundance, and calls for inner cleanliness and the declaration of the pure "I am."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
In the service of Life
4:55 - 5:39 (44 min)

India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.
Guru Tattva, Wellington, NZ
5:45 - 7:00 (75 min)

Guru Tattva is directly connected to God Shiva. Guru Tattva is the highest Tattva in the world. Shiva Tattva destroys all negative karmas, negative thoughts and qualities which we cannot overcome. Vishnu Tattva is protecting us and our destiny. Brahma Tattva creates in us good thoughts, the positive way of thinking. It creates within us a better, positive and wise man. Guru Tattva is not the physical embodiment of the Guru. Guru Tattva is the knowledge. It is the divine light and we adore that light. When we get this light it means Atma Gyana, Moksha, liberation. Guru Tattva is knower of everyone and lives in everyone. Gurudev is carrying the light within and is bringing us the wisdom. We are searching the light, keep it, don't lose it. Gurudev is that one which operate all negative karmas away because he has that knowledge. Guru consciousness is awaken and one who is awaken can awake others.
If you don’t accept, you will lose the chance
7:05 - 7:43 (38 min)

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
Kundalini: The Serpent Power of Destiny
7:50 - 8:40 (50 min)

A discourse on Kundalini yoga, destiny, and spiritual wisdom.
"Kundalini is the Śakti, the power that directs our life. It is the dormant energy within our consciousness, connected to certain physical centers in the body."
"Destiny is the product of your own actions. No one is there to be blamed. You are only yourself responsible for your destiny."
Swami Satyananda Saraswati explains the nature of Kundalini as a dormant serpent power and its connection to personal destiny, which is shaped by past karma. He emphasizes the importance of acting with awareness of deśa (place) and kāla (time/circumstances) to achieve harmony and avoid problems. The talk explores the symbolism of the snake as both time/death and spiritual energy, concluding that self-realization frees one from destiny's power.
Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia
The Awakening of Kuṇḍalinī: A Journey to Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
8:45 - 9:13 (28 min)

A spiritual discourse on the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī and the structure of human consciousness.
"The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means happiness, universal love, and wisdom." "The soul is not the ātmā. The soul is only the collection of our karmas, destinies, and our qualities."
A teacher explains the nature of Kuṇḍalinī awakening, describing it as a state of bliss and universal love. He details the human energy system, including the five kośas (sheaths) and the chakras, using the metaphor of salt dissolving in water to describe the persistence of karma. The talk covers the etymology of "Kuṇḍalinī," its association with serpentine energy, and the importance of spiritual guidance for a stable awakening.
Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary
Shiva is universal
9:20 - 9:41 (21 min)

A spiritual discourse on environmental consciousness and devotion during the sacred month of Śrāvaṇa.
"Mahātmā Gandhījī said, 'Mother Earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for their greed.'"
"Śiva says, 'I know what you are praying for. Don’t beg, just do prayer. Give your love.'"
A spiritual teacher broadcasts from an ashram, explaining the significance of the lunar month of Śrāvaṇa and its connection to the monsoon season. He links modern climate crises and water scarcity to human greed and mental pollution, urging heartfelt prayer and unconditional devotion to Lord Śiva. He advises dedicating the four monsoon months to meditation and mantra practice, emphasizing that true prayer comes from a heart full of selfless love.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
We seek purity
9:45 - 9:56 (11 min)

A spiritual discourse on purity and devotion in the modern age.
"Therefore, I always implore our devotees: 'Please do not be black, please do not be black.'"
"I want to be this drop. I want to drink... it desires only purity, directly from my God."
The lecturer reflects on the pervasive darkness of the Kali Yuga, observed in clothing and culture, and contrasts it with the purity found in sacred music and devotion. He shares teachings from his Gurudeva, using the metaphor of a pure drop of water (pū) to describe the soul's yearning for divine purity over worldly abundance, and calls for inner cleanliness and the declaration of the pure "I am."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Around the world - Shivaratri at Jadan Ashram
10:00 - 10:07 (7 min)

Around the world - Satsang YC Blanicka
10:15 - 10:21 (6 min)

New Year satsang from Blanicka Yoga Centre Prague.
Satsang is the source of happiness and enlightenment
10:25 - 11:25 (60 min)

Opening satsang from the weekend retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Satsang is the source of happiness and enlightenment and kusanga is the source of troubles and unhappiness. Swamiji tells the story about the three monkeys and emphsizes "dont see negative, dont speak negative, dont listen negative, see God in everyone."
If you don’t accept, you will lose the chance
11:30 - 12:08 (38 min)

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
The Science of Yoga and the Awakening of Inner Energy
12:15 - 13:30 (75 min)

A lecture on the science of Kundalini yoga, consciousness, and world peace.
"Yoga is a balancing principle that harmonizes our body, mind, consciousness, emotions, and intellect."
"The most terrible tragedy that can befall a human is to die without God-realization. But God-realization cannot take place unless you realize yourself."
Swami Maheshwarananda delivers an extensive discourse, beginning with the cosmic origins of yoga and the nature of consciousness. He explains the human energy system, including the 72,000 nadis and eight main chakras, and leads a brief practical demonstration to awaken energy in the palms. The talk covers karma, destiny, the goal of liberation, and concludes with a call for religious tolerance and global harmony, announcing a film from the United Nations.
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
Divine knowledge
13:35 - 15:25 (110 min)

Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004. Followed by "YIDL Lineage", "Unity in diversity". "Kundalini and Chakras". Finally follows a Lecture about Yoga Nidra followed by Awakening of the Healing powers.
How the energy circulating in our body
15:30 - 16:54 (84 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Moon is one of the Siva's symbols. Married couples have also that symbol of the moon on their head. In the Indian wedding ceremony, the female represents the Moon and the mail represents the Sun. Movements are in the nerve system to balance the Sun and Moon energy in the body in a serpent way. Snake is a symbol of its kind of movement. The Earth is held by a snake inbalance. When it moves a little there are many problems. Water and fire can not exist without each other. Practising kriya helps us to manifest our real human qualities. The story about two brothers who have educated themselves in different directions. In every petal of our chakras, there is a certain energy in it. Our roots are in the navel. In every chakra there is resonance. When we chant OM our tongue shouldn't move.
Guru Tattva, Wellington, NZ
17:00 - 18:15 (75 min)

Guru Tattva is directly connected to God Shiva. Guru Tattva is the highest Tattva in the world. Shiva Tattva destroys all negative karmas, negative thoughts and qualities which we cannot overcome. Vishnu Tattva is protecting us and our destiny. Brahma Tattva creates in us good thoughts, the positive way of thinking. It creates within us a better, positive and wise man. Guru Tattva is not the physical embodiment of the Guru. Guru Tattva is the knowledge. It is the divine light and we adore that light. When we get this light it means Atma Gyana, Moksha, liberation. Guru Tattva is knower of everyone and lives in everyone. Gurudev is carrying the light within and is bringing us the wisdom. We are searching the light, keep it, don't lose it. Gurudev is that one which operate all negative karmas away because he has that knowledge. Guru consciousness is awaken and one who is awaken can awake others.
The Journey Beyond Duality: Life, Self, and the Path to Oneness
18:20 - 19:32 (72 min)

A spiritual discourse on yoga philosophy, the nature of the self, and the path to oneness.
"Our life, as we said, is a destiny and a journey. It is a journey; the destination is still not there."
"In Ātmā, in the self, there are no dualities; there is only oneness. So where there is heaven and hell, there is life and death... that's what we want to come out of, to become one with the highest, with our Self."
Swami Anand Arun delivers an extensive teaching, exploring the journey beyond dualities like life/death and divine/demonic energies. He explains core concepts of Ātmā, karma, and the three guṇas, detailing the system of senses (indriyas), vital energies (prāṇas), and channels (nāḍīs). The talk defines yoga as union, clarifies traditional Haṭha Yoga, and maps the subtle body's chakras, concluding with anecdotes about advanced practices like Khecharī Mudrā and the nectar of immortality.
Filming location: USA
If you don’t accept, you will lose the chance
19:40 - 20:18 (38 min)

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
How the energy circulating in our body
20:25 - 21:49 (84 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Moon is one of the Siva's symbols. Married couples have also that symbol of the moon on their head. In the Indian wedding ceremony, the female represents the Moon and the mail represents the Sun. Movements are in the nerve system to balance the Sun and Moon energy in the body in a serpent way. Snake is a symbol of its kind of movement. The Earth is held by a snake inbalance. When it moves a little there are many problems. Water and fire can not exist without each other. Practising kriya helps us to manifest our real human qualities. The story about two brothers who have educated themselves in different directions. In every petal of our chakras, there is a certain energy in it. Our roots are in the navel. In every chakra there is resonance. When we chant OM our tongue shouldn't move.
Satsang is the source of happiness and enlightenment
21:55 - 22:55 (60 min)

Opening satsang from the weekend retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Satsang is the source of happiness and enlightenment and kusanga is the source of troubles and unhappiness. Swamiji tells the story about the three monkeys and emphsizes "dont see negative, dont speak negative, dont listen negative, see God in everyone."
Practising with Vishwaguruji
23:00 - 23:50 (50 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka Ashram, Croatia. Concentration on the heart and navel in a standing position. Practising asanas also in a standing position. Practising bhramari pranayama.
Divine knowledge
23:55 - 1:45 (110 min)

Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004. Followed by "YIDL Lineage", "Unity in diversity". "Kundalini and Chakras". Finally follows a Lecture about Yoga Nidra followed by Awakening of the Healing powers.
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