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Nature of our Atma
0:05 - 1:10 (65 min)
The essence of vṛtti and the oneness of ātmā are our themes. Vṛtti is your mental pattern or habitual behavior. It arises from two sources: discipline taught by parents and teachers, and from your inherent nature. A vṛtti can be a simple discontent, like leaving home-cooked food to seek ice cream. The story of the dinner party illustrates how another person's behavior can disturb your own enjoyment, showing vṛtti's external influence. Ultimately, the goal is chitta vṛtti nirodha—the cessation of these mental fluctuations. We are all one ātmā, a divine essence. This is illustrated by the water cycle: individual souls are like drops that evaporate from and later return to the ocean of universal consciousness, Śiva. Just as a tiny flame contains the same quality as a forest fire, each being contains the same divine essence. This truth is within you, pure and indestructible. The search for truth is an inward journey to realize this inner ātmā, which is one with the supreme reality. "Citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ." "Where are you searching for me? I am within."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Confidence
1:15 - 2:08 (53 min)
Faith is essential; without it, all practice is futile. If you lack trust, you are like a driver constantly jumping between cars, going nowhere. You will be cheated and lost without a single, committed path. We are like a child in the womb, needing to develop in that secure place. Many are tempted by other masters offering miracles or predictions, but this shows a lack of self-confidence. Everything you need is within you, but you must grow yourself. Our tradition's door is always open, yet you must have faith in your chosen path. Do not run to many different sources, or you will lose everything, like the dog who, seeing its reflection, dropped its bread to grab another. Focus on one practice to gain all. Control your senses, the ten horses, through meditation. Do not be distracted by astrology or doubt. Do good, get good. Practice your mantra and sādhanā faithfully.
"Ek saje sab saje, aur sab saje sab jāye. When you practice one, you will get all. And when you will try to do all, then you will get lost in all."
"Your eyes, you see now what your jñānendriya is doing... When jñānas and karmas come together, then you are lost."
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
Worship every God and incarnation
2:15 - 3:30 (75 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. At this time of the year, many people in the world are waiting for Jesus to come. Krishna's mother was suffering very much like Jesus's mother Holy Maria. Now we worship every great saint. God is in every creature. Don't be the cause of the pain of any creatures. If you worship God first worship your mother. Mother animals also feel love for their babies and feel pain if they lose them. Bhajan singing.
The Journey Beyond Duality: Life, Self, and the Path to Oneness
3:35 - 4:47 (72 min)
Life is a journey beyond duality toward the oneness of the immortal Self. Creation begins with two parallel energies: the divine Devī Śakti and the negative Āsurī Śakti. Our existence is bound by dualities like life and death, body and shadow. The true Self, the Ātmā, is immortal and beyond karma, distinct from the soul which experiences karma. Even at higher astral levels, we remain influenced by these two śaktis. Liberation requires transcending all dualities, including heaven and hell, to achieve union with the highest Self. Yoga is this union. Our life is governed by three guṇas: Sattva (purity), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (dullness), influenced by our lifestyle and nourishment. We possess ten senses: five for knowledge and five for action. Prāṇa is the vital energy sustaining life, distinct from mere breath. Prāṇāyāma practices like Nāḍī Śodhana balance the Iḍā (lunar) and Piṅgalā (solar) channels, leading to Haṭha Yoga—their harmonious union. Authentic Haṭha Yoga consists of six purification techniques. Energy flows through nāḍīs, creating chakras at their intersections. The aim is a healthy body and mind for spiritual development, ultimately realizing the Self beyond all duality.
"Because in Ātmā, in the self, there are no dualities; there is only oneness."
"Yoga means union. Union means that individual consciousness, the individual soul... is always searching to come to the origin."
Filming location: USA
The Union of Consciousness: Yoga, Chakras, and the Human Journey
4:55 - 5:26 (31 min)
Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through balance. The universe is an endless, conscious body. Within it, the divine will manifested as the sound Aum, from which the elements emerged. The human form is special due to its educable intellect. The physical body is sustained by 72,000 energy channels, or nāḍīs, which distribute cosmic energy. Three principal nāḍīs—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā—govern our being and intersect at energy centers called chakras. The dormant spiritual power, Kuṇḍalinī, awakens as super-consciousness, uniting these energies. Our current consciousness is often mired in lower chakras, leading to animalistic behaviors and negative emotions like jealousy. The mind cannot be controlled, only guided, as it moves between the conscious and subconscious. Physical death is a recycling of elements, analogous to the soul's reincarnation.
"Yoga means balance. Where there is balance, there is harmony. Where there is harmony, there is unity."
"The mind cannot be controlled. If you control the mind, then psychic problems will appear. You cannot control the river, you cannot block it, you can guide the river."
Filming location: Sunshine Coast, Australia
Be kind to all creatures
5:30 - 6:30 (60 min)
The spiritual journey requires humility, love for all beings, and steadfast practice, not the pursuit of a holy seat.
We are all one. Humans possess knowledge that animals lack, yet all creatures share the capacity for pain, so we must help, not kill them. A holy seat exists in many traditions, reserved for one person. Yet a pure child or a bird would be welcomed there by the seated saint. The one on the seat must be humble, not claim superiority. Our practice, whether yoga or sport, leads to relaxation. From there, we expand our compassion to feel for all suffering, like in an earthquake. This developed humility allows us to understand higher truths. Many levels of yoga exist, and the highest leads to an expansive, humble heart like a great tree that shelters all. Such a person is fit for the holy seat. Many traditions only seat males, yet we worship divine feminine forms. The one on the chair bears a responsibility for all, not ownership. Do not merely seek a title; many spiritually developed beings exist everywhere. Spiritual progress requires steady climbing, not haste. Do not run from teacher to teacher seeking quick results, as a parable teaches.
"One in all and all in one."
"Protect them, feed them, but don’t kill them and don’t eat them."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Guru Tattva, Wellington, NZ
6:35 - 7:50 (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.
Practice and eat healthy food
7:55 - 8:53 (58 min)
Yoga requires holistic knowledge of practices like āsana and of natural remedies. Specific postures like Sarvāṅgāsana benefit the entire body, especially the thyroid, spine, and circulation. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā aids digestion and prevents constipation when performed correctly, such as on an empty stomach. However, these inverted poses must be avoided by those with high eye pressure, for whom cold compresses are advised. Our deep knowledge of natural herbs and plants for healing has been lost. A story illustrates a yogī cured of cancer by a plant that spoke to him after twelve years. We possess powerful local flora, like European honey or acacia, which can be nectar or poison depending on use. This parallels modern food, where pesticides and poor cooking knowledge cause harm. Cooking is a vital science, and traditional knowledge, often innate in women, is essential for health. Yoga must be practiced gently, without competition, tailored to the individual. Personal practice like prāṇāyāma is crucial, yet grace can also bring benefit. We must purify body and mind through sādhanā.
"Similarly, with yoga. People try to make those postures which you think, 'Wow!' How will your grandmother come for yoga?"
"So, do you want to break the bones of others? Or do you give them a healthy body?"
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga in Daily Life: Health Promotion in the Czech Republic
9:00 - 9:13 (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
We seek purity
9:20 - 9:31 (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
Australia and Fijij
9:35 - 10:14 (39 min)
A spiritual teacher shares reflections on global travel, history, and community.
"Australia is a very large and beautiful country, but there are not too many people, and they do not wish for more." "Why do I do this? I go everywhere, and I'm thinking, so I see where, how people are living there."
The speaker recounts travels to Australia, Fiji, and other regions, discussing indigenous histories, colonial impacts, and the diaspora. He describes visiting disciples and ashrams, praising their spiritual devotion and peaceful life. The narrative weaves observations on geography, the role of the United Nations, and ethical living, concluding with reverence for his gurus and a critique of modern dietary habits.
Filming location: Fiji Islands
The Power of Mantra and the Significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā
10:20 - 11:07 (47 min)
The power of mantra and the significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā. A mantra creates peace and cleanses personal and environmental energy. Words carry power; a kind word helps, a harsh one does not. The Gāyatrī Mantra from the Vedas is ancient and transcends specific religions, bringing harmony to existence. Repeating it five times daily purifies the atmosphere, body, mind, and family, positively affecting all five layers of our being. Today is Śarad Pūrṇimā, a special full moon radiating the energy of immortality. On this night, one prepares milk rice, exposing it to moonlight to absorb its nectar, which is beneficial for health. Milk symbolizes life and motherly love, the primary nourishment. Today is also significant as it marks a guru's sannyāsa initiation. This period follows the nine nights of the Divine Mothers and precedes Dīvālī, a festival celebrating light and the victory of good.
"A mantra is a word. Every word has a meaning."
"Today, in this full moon, is radiating the energy of immortality."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
In the home of the soul
11:15 - 12:18 (63 min)
Summer 2003. in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture
If you don’t accept, you will lose the chance
12:25 - 13:03 (38 min)
The Satguru's message is for the pure-hearted disciple to understand and accept.
Only a disciple with a pure inner instrument understands the Guru's indications. We often reject the message, losing our chance. The Guru's word comes to truth. He is never against us. Our qualities determine progress. A flawed disciple turns nectar to poison, while a good one turns poison to nectar. The Guru's harsh instruction is medicine for our disease. We must surrender to it. Social education is a foundational quality. We also absorb foreign energies from bad company, which acts like a virus destroying spiritual progress. We must protect ourselves. Our intellect possesses Viveka, the discernment to know we eat to live, not live to eat. We ignore God's indications through nature, becoming dependent on technology instead. All holy scriptures are the Guru's word. Following them leads to liberation. Human life is great but poor due to temptations. Spiritual company hunts out negative energies. Spirituality is purity. We must analyze our path from endless past lives every moment. The Satguru awakens our sleeping soul, enabling us to cross the worldly ocean. Through his grace, we realize our true Self as the immortal soul, beyond birth and death.
"Even if we give milk to a cobra, the cobra will produce poison."
"Āpo āpaḥ svarūpa lakṣyā" – see your own Self in yourself.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Building the Ashram
13:10 - 13:45 (35 min)
A spiritual discourse and practical lecture on ashram life and traditional construction.
"This is our ashram; this is our ashram. And when you see it, oh, it is very nice."
"The best material to build a building is wood... And you see the best people, there are two."
An initial, stream-of-consciousness spiritual monologue reflects on the ashram's essence, divinity in nature, and the cycle of life. The video then shifts to a practical lecture, where Gurudev The lecturer explains the construction of the ashram's hall, detailing the use of steel trusses and a straw roof. He discusses the principles of Vāstu Śāstra and advocates for healthy, natural building materials like wood and lime over modern materials like granite and cement.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
The basic qualities of our chakras
13:50 - 14:22 (32 min)
The chakras contain hidden powers that guide human development.
The Mūlādhāra Cakra holds the power of karma and the dormant Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. The Svādhiṣṭhāna Cakra governs our current life path, determined by our choices between spiritual practice or a consumer lifestyle. Through sādhanā, we cultivate three key powers: Prāṇa-śakti, Śīla Dhāraṇā-śakti, and Chaitanya Śakti. Our development is influenced by four entries: nourishment, breath, conscious movement, and what we hear. By managing these positively, we access Icchā Śakti and Brahmā Śakti within Svādhiṣṭhāna. Success here allows progress to the Maṇipūra Cakra, the seed of wisdom and a transformer of divine power into prāṇa, associated with the divine sound Nāda. The Ājñā Cakra is the managing chakra, governed by the guru principle. The Anāhata Cakra holds the power of love and bhakti, balancing individuality and spirituality. The Viśuddhi Cakra purifies the last traces of individualism, but mastering its sixteen siddhis is difficult; our primary access is to the three foundational Śaktis.
"If we touch the prāṇa, touch the power of dhāraṇā śakti, and become aware of the chaitanya śakti, we already have half of the way in our development."
"Guru and yoga: yoga is connection. So that's the connection and the play of darkness and light."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Interview with Vishwaguruji on Lok Sabha
14:30 - 15:00 (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
The Awakening of Kuṇḍalinī: A Journey to Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
15:05 - 15:33 (28 min)
The awakening of Kuṇḍalinī is a journey to happiness, universal love, and wisdom. Our journey spans many lives as we develop individual consciousness, which is part of the cosmic Self. Yoga is the practice of reunion with that Self. We have five bodies, or kośas: the physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and causal bodies. The causal body holds two levels of joy: limited worldly happiness and divine, everlasting bliss. The soul is the collection of our karmas and qualities, not the divine Self. At self-realization, this soul dissolves. When the physical body dies, the karma and qualities persist like a shadow, determining future destiny. Chakras receive and circulate cosmic energy. They must be purified through mantra and yogic practice for Kuṇḍalinī to awaken. Without proper guidance, this awakening can cause imbalance and unpleasant feelings. The term Kuṇḍalinī relates to a deep place of unconsciousness where past experiences reside. Its serpentine symbolism refers to the winding path of the body's energy channels, the nāḍīs. Awakening is not a physical crawling sensation but a process that brings happiness, universal love, and wisdom in stages.
"Yoga means union, and practicing yoga means reunion. We are part of the cosmic Self."
"The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means happiness, universal love, and wisdom—these three are connected by these three nāḍīs."
Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary
Yagya from Bari Khatu
15:40 - 16:08 (28 min)
Program with Vishwaguruji in Bari Khatu.
Shiva is universal
16:15 - 16:36 (21 min)
The human body and all life are profoundly influenced by the seasons and the earth's radiance. The greatest threat today is climate change, caused by human greed. This mental pollution creates physical pollution, leading to drought and suffering. If we had followed the prayers and instructions of ancient sages, this situation would not exist. People pray for rain, but often do so selfishly as beggars. Śiva asks for unconditional love and devotion, not begging. The use of chemical pesticides creates unbearable heat in the earth, harming it like a cancer and contributing to environmental breakdown. The four monsoon months are designated for dedicated worship and meditation on Lord Śiva. Śiva is the eternal, undestroyable consciousness from which all manifestation arises. I advise all to meditate on Śiva and repeat the mantra. Prayer must come from a heart of endless love, not like morning dew that vanishes. Pray for forgiveness and for the sake of all creatures and vegetation.
"Mother Earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for their greed."
"Where there is love, there are no conditions: unconditional love, unconditional devotion."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
We seek purity
16:40 - 16:51 (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
How the energy circulating in our body
16:55 - 18:19 (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.
How to overcome the obstacles of practicing
18:26 - 19:44 (78 min)
The chakras contain immense power we must master, requiring guidance. From Mūlādhāra to Viśuddhi, these centers mix human and animal qualities. The Svādhiṣṭhāna generates waves of passion that can sweep us away. The Kuṇḍalinī lies dormant until awakened. The three nāḍīs—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā—wind left and right; when knowledge dawns, energy flows straight. A coiled snake represents the three guṇas, which pull us downward. Our desires create holes through which energy drains. The Maṇipūra Chakra is the seat of sound and fire. Viṣṇu resides in the navel, resting on the ocean of purity. Regular practice of prāṇāyāma like Bhastrikā and Kapālabhāti energizes the body from this center. Reading scriptures must move from intellect to heart. Knowledge requires daily churning and application over time.
"Strive for oneness, purity, without blemish. Do not stain your body."
"Our life may be ending, but we should not waste time. If we die today, let us use these minutes productively."
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Yoga in Daily Life is everywhere in the world
19:52 - 21:50 (118 min)
Yoga in Daily Life unites a global family through shared practice and spiritual lineage. A disciple teaches this system in China, encountering a local yoga culture focused on gymnastic feats. Despite obstacles, students find relaxation and strength, forming a new community. A Chinese student shares her journey to Europe, describing a life previously closed to sharing, now opening through this yoga family. The practice is presented as a universal light spreading across continents. A teacher from New Zealand speaks of finding depth in the tradition, while one from San Francisco shares lessons in adapting. Another recounts meeting the guru serendipitously, changing her life. The teaching emphasizes reconnecting with the earth for health, advocates for authentic yoga practice over acrobatics, and warns against the dangers of drugs and alcohol. It calls for protecting nature, framing humans as potential destroyers or protectors of the natural world.
"Through Yoga in Daily Life, we are bringing everybody together."
"I feel a lot and learn a lot from my yoga mother. I think I am a selfish girl sometimes because of the situation in China."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Practicing Asanas 2
22:00 - 23:03 (63 min)
A guided Hatha yoga practice focusing on asana, alignment, and meditative awareness.
"By eliminating extra movements, we calm our mind. This is very important."
"Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā influences Udāna Prāṇa. Udāna Prāṇa is important for the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī."
An instructor leads a detailed yoga session, moving through postures like Pavanamuktāsana, Vyāghrāsana, Vīrāsana, and Skandharāsana. Emphasis is placed on precise anatomical alignment, breath awareness, and the mental discipline of reducing restless movement. The practice includes explanations of the energetic and therapeutic benefits of poses, particularly for the nāḍīs and prāṇa, concluding with Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā and Ustrāsana.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Shiva is universal
23:10 - 23:31 (21 min)
The human body and all life are profoundly influenced by the seasons and the earth's radiance. The greatest threat today is climate change, caused by human greed. This mental pollution creates physical pollution, leading to drought and suffering. If we had followed the prayers and instructions of ancient sages, this situation would not exist. People pray for rain, but often do so selfishly as beggars. Śiva asks for unconditional love and devotion, not begging. The use of chemical pesticides creates unbearable heat in the earth, harming it like a cancer and contributing to environmental breakdown. The four monsoon months are designated for dedicated worship and meditation on Lord Śiva. Śiva is the eternal, undestroyable consciousness from which all manifestation arises. I advise all to meditate on Śiva and repeat the mantra. Prayer must come from a heart of endless love, not like morning dew that vanishes. Pray for forgiveness and for the sake of all creatures and vegetation.
"Mother Earth has enough for everyone’s need, but not for their greed."
"Where there is love, there are no conditions: unconditional love, unconditional devotion."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Practice and eat healthy food
23:35 - 0:33 (58 min)
Yoga requires holistic knowledge of practices like āsana and of natural remedies. Specific postures like Sarvāṅgāsana benefit the entire body, especially the thyroid, spine, and circulation. Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā aids digestion and prevents constipation when performed correctly, such as on an empty stomach. However, these inverted poses must be avoided by those with high eye pressure, for whom cold compresses are advised. Our deep knowledge of natural herbs and plants for healing has been lost. A story illustrates a yogī cured of cancer by a plant that spoke to him after twelve years. We possess powerful local flora, like European honey or acacia, which can be nectar or poison depending on use. This parallels modern food, where pesticides and poor cooking knowledge cause harm. Cooking is a vital science, and traditional knowledge, often innate in women, is essential for health. Yoga must be practiced gently, without competition, tailored to the individual. Personal practice like prāṇāyāma is crucial, yet grace can also bring benefit. We must purify body and mind through sādhanā.
"Similarly, with yoga. People try to make those postures which you think, 'Wow!' How will your grandmother come for yoga?"
"So, do you want to break the bones of others? Or do you give them a healthy body?"
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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