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A discourse on the initiation of eight new sannyāsīs and the principle of personal responsibility. "Whether this bird is alive or dead depends on your hands. That I cannot say to you. That depends on you." "Everything is in your hands; your enlightenment is in your hands. Your liberation is in your hands." The speaker recounts the recent initiation of eight disciples into sannyāsa during a journey to the Kumbh Melā, describing the character and journey of several, including Yogīś, Premānandjī, and devotees from Australia and Israel. He emphasizes that the decision for spiritual progress and liberation ultimately rests with the individual, illustrating this with a parable about a bird whose fate lies in a disciple's hands. The talk concludes with practical instructions on attire for disciples and reflections on the serious commitment of sannyāsa. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A spiritual discourse following bhajans for Guru Pūrṇimā. "If you have no time for practicing yoga or anything, then it means you also have no time for eating." "God knows everything: when, how, and where He is acting. So do not be proud of yourself." A speaker addresses a gathering, reflecting on the recent bhajans and the attendees' spiritual practice (anuṣṭhāna). The talk emphasizes the necessity of sādhanā, comparing it to the essential need for food, and explores themes of divine grace, humility, and the interconnectedness of all life. Using analogies of rain, a water well, and a caged parrot, the speaker advises constant prayer, mantra repetition, and cultivating goodwill for all creatures to ultimately realize oneness. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A biographical tribute to the life and legacy of Hindu saint Paramahaṁsa Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī. "My eyes filled with tears, and I fell to my knees. I knew I had found the everlasting light of my life. I was home at last." "All humans belong to one religion, and that is humanity... ahiṃsā paramo dharma: non-violence is the highest religion." The narrative chronicles the spiritual journey of Swami Madhavānandaji, from his childhood in Rajasthan and transformative meeting with his guru, Bhagavān Śrīdīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, to his life of devotion, teaching, and global service. It details his initiation, his work establishing ashrams, and his teachings on non-dualism and universal love, culminating in his Mahāsamādhi in 2003 and the continuation of his lineage through his disciple, Swami Māheśvarānandajī. Filming location: Rajasthan, India; Kathu Ashram, India; Bola Guda Ashram, India; Nepal

A satsang discourse on the essential role of the true Guru for liberation and bliss. "Until today, no one in this world has attained the Ātmā-Paramātmā without Gurudev, and no one ever will." "If one chants the Guru's name with faith, one will surely reach the shore." A speaker addresses the assembly, asserting that true happiness and Self-knowledge come only through grace of a Satguru. He illustrates this with stories of the powerful ascetic Sanghdev, who was liberated by Sant Gyaneshwar, and the egoistic tantric Bhaskarananda, who was humbled by Bhagavan Shri Dip Narayana Mahaprabhuji. The talk emphasizes that rituals and powers are insufficient without the Guru, who alone can dispel ignorance and bestow the bliss of liberation. Filming location: Bari Khatu, Rajasthan, India

Welcome to the third Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music, Debrecen, Hungary.

Welcome to the third Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music, Debrecen, Hungary.

Welcome to the third Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music, Debrecen, Hungary.

A spiritual discourse on environmental restoration and inner transformation at an ashram in Rajasthan. "Slowly, slowly, the forests were disappearing, and the deserts were appearing." "We are pumping the blood of Mother Earth... No jungle, no forest, no rain." A speaker recounts the 25-year journey of the Jadan ashram, founded by Swāmījī (Gurudev Viśwa Gurujī), to regenerate a degraded landscape. He describes how human attachment and greed led to environmental decline, placing the story within the context of Kali Yuga. The talk details the practical methods used to capture rainwater, raise the water table, and reforest the land with native species, transforming the site into a thriving ecosystem that attracts wildlife. He parallels this physical transformation with the disciples' inner spiritual journey, facilitated by the Master's guidance and seva, turning a "spiritual desert" into a flourishing state. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Public lecture of Vishwaguruji from Hotel Sheraton in Zagreb, Croatia.

India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Melbourne, Australia. One of the best ways to memorize something is to create a little story about it. This is similar with songs. Vishwaguruji explains the meaning of the ancient story about the nectar of immortality rising from the churning of the ocean. The first lower chakras in the feet are the so-called earth chakras; chakras further up in the legs are connected with vegetation; and then continur up to the animal qualities.

Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Practice with Vishwaguruji and Swami Umapuriji.

A discourse on the purpose and practice of Anuṣṭhāna, a spiritual observance. "Anuṣṭhāna is when you make a saṅkalpa. Saṅkalpa means you promise yourself to undertake a practice for a certain purpose: for spiritual development, for good health, for success." "We pray that all creatures should live in peace, harmony, and health. God protect all. This is our Anuṣṭhāna for this year." A spiritual teacher explains the traditional practice of Anuṣṭhāna, a vowed observance for specific purposes like family harmony, health, or agricultural success. He contrasts its ideal use for unity and blessings with modern distortions, like praying for divorce. The talk expands to advocate for Anuṣṭhāna as a prayer for universal well-being, encompassing family, community, nature, and all living creatures, emphasizing harmony with the natural world and compassion for animals. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse and yoga session on universal oneness and seasonal traditions. "We need our world, our humans, to be in oneness." "One in all and all in one. That's all." Swami delivers a message of interfaith unity, reflecting on December traditions like St. Nicholas Day and Christmas as expressions of shared human spirituality. He explains the core teaching of "one in all and all in one" from his guru, connecting it to the philosophy of Yoga in Daily Life. The session transitions into a guided Sarvahita Asana practice, beginning with relaxation and including gentle stretches and a torsion exercise. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Satsang from Linz, Austria. Translation of the bhajan Sri Madhavanandaji Prabhu Ananda Dijo. This bhajan was written by our Gurudeva many many years ago. He requests Holy Guruji to grant us happiness and accept our service. Explanation and practice of Ashwini mudra, AUM chanting and Bhramari pranayama.

A spiritual discourse on the essence of yoga, cosmology, and the path to liberation. "If you practice yoga or pursue any goal in life, you need a master to achieve it." "Yoga is a lifelong journey... Yoga is ancient, the very first element in creation, given by God, by Śiva." The speaker delivers an extensive teaching, weaving together the origins of yoga from Śiva, the divine trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, and the symbolic journey of the Kuṇḍalinī through the chakras. He uses stories from the Mahāśivapurāṇa, analogies from nature, and personal anecdotes to illustrate the necessity of a true Satguru, the perils of wrong association (ku-saṅgha), and the disciplined, lifelong commitment required for authentic spiritual practice. Filming location: Sydney, Australia

A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths (kośas) and the impact of nourishment. "Jaisā khāī annā, vaisā rahe man—what kind of nourishment or food you are eating—like that will turn your mind." "So first is the physical nourishment, Annamaya Kośa... What kind of food you will eat, like that will be your mentality." Swami Ji explains the five layers of human existence, beginning with the food sheath (Annamaya Kośa). He emphasizes how diet shapes one's energy, mind, and consciousness, weaving in critiques of modern food systems, historical anecdotes about pre-industrial community life, and cautionary tales about arguing with a spiritual master. The talk uses the symbol of the crocodile in the Svādhiṣṭhāna chakra to represent destructive emotions. Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Puja to Sri Devpuriji by sanyasies. Stories performed from Sri Devpuriji's life by children narrated by Swami Avaterpuri. Great yogis, maharishis, do not die. They become one with the Supreme Self again. We should awaken in this life. On these days, there is more spiritual energy in everything. These satsangs are to prich to speak and listen to the truth and reality which we got from our parampara. We got it from mantras from bhajans,nn from many books. Bhava Sagar, the ocean of knowledge. The story of Sri Devpuriji and a family that wanted to have children.

India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.

A satsang discourse addressing food purity, vegetarian ethics, and modern dietary challenges. "If you use pesticide, the urea we call it, then once you give it, it takes 10 to 15 years to purify that earth again." "Sin is that which creatures, beautiful creatures, are there... torturing them, what they call halal, is a pain; the pain is the sin." Swami Avatarpuri responds to a question about potatoes, expanding into a wide-ranging talk on the dangers of pesticides, hybridized wheat, and refined oils. He discusses the karmic implications of meat consumption and animal cruelty, shares personal anecdotes about contaminated food, and advocates for organic produce, home preservation, and dietary variety. The talk concludes with a mythological story about Shakti and a reference to a breatharian saint. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A cooking demonstration on preparing specialized vegetarian meals for athletes. "Sports food should not be overly spiced or heavily fried, but it should not be tasteless either." "This preparation, this shake... will be made of almonds, cashews, peanuts, sweetened with raisins, and we will have hazelnuts." The instructor prepares two distinct meals: a vegetable and fava bean dish for bodybuilders, and a whole wheat pasta sauce for endurance athletes, explaining the rationale behind ingredient choices and cooking techniques for optimal digestion and nutrition. The session includes preparing a protein-rich milkshake sweetened with natural ingredients and concludes with a presentation of the finished plates and thanks to the kitchen team. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

A satsang on the spiritual lineage and core principles of Yoga in Daily Life. "I waited a long time—about 51 years—because... until I could find the roots, I did not speak more about it." "When compassion awakens in your heart, you become a mother. That womb of the mother is the heart. You feel the pain, the pity, the suffering of others—not only humans, but every creature." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) addresses a gathering, revealing the ancient Himalayan roots of his yoga tradition stemming from the saint Ālakapurījī. He explains the foundational role of compassion and non-violence (ahiṁsā) in spiritual practice, describing the journey from individual soul to universal Ātmā. He shares anecdotes about introducing yoga to Czechoslovakia, praising the peaceful adoption of the practice and its role in fostering personal and social harmony. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

A satsang session featuring personal reflections and scriptural discourse. "It’s not so much about what the voice is telling you. It’s more about how the voice is speaking with you." "According to Śiva Purāṇa, Śiva was the creator of Brahmā and Viṣṇu... and that is the beginning." Nārāyaṇa Purī, a life coach and childhood friend of the swamis, shares insights on managing the inner voice during high-pressure situations like sports, relating it to mantra practice. Swami Phulpuri then answers questions from devotees, explaining the origin of the Śivaliṅga according to the Śiva Purāṇa and affirming the Mahābhārata and Rāmāyaṇa as real historical texts offering lessons on overcoming negative thoughts. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic