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A discourse on the spiritual lineage of the Guru and the nature of creation. "In one such bhajan, there is a key word... 'Matkāro moho'—do not be attached." "Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru pādam, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyam, mokṣa mūlaṁ guru kṛpā. (The root of meditation is the guru's form; the root of worship is the guru's feet; the root of mantra is the guru's word; the root of liberation is the guru's grace.)" A speaker explains the essential role of the guru, beginning with the example of saints like Kabīr and moving through the concept of a teacher for any skill. He distinguishes a spiritual guru, stating one cannot survive without one. The talk delves into cosmology, describing the primordial state, the resonance of creation ("Eko'ham"), and the emergence of the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva from the five elements. He defines 'yoga' as the fundamental event or union behind creation and all life experiences. The importance of the guru's grace for liberation is emphasized, culminating in the verse "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu..." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

A spiritual discourse on the chakra system, focusing on the Maṇipūra chakra and the journey of self-mastery. "My first master was my father, who imparted immense knowledge in a simple way. Through his instruction, I found my path." "Strive for oneness, purity, without blemish. Do not stain your body." Swami Maheśvarānand leads a satsang, weaving teachings on the manipura (navel) chakra with personal stories from his childhood and path to sannyas. He explains the symbolic animals and deities within each chakra, the role of the guṇas (qualities), and the necessity of a guru's guidance. The talk emphasizes practical discipline, advocating for specific prāṇāyāma techniques like Kapālabhāti and Bhastrikā to awaken inner energy, and concludes with a blessing. Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

A spiritual discourse offering guidance for navigating the Kali Yuga. "We know that we make many mistakes. We know we don’t do mistakes. We don’t know what is good and what is bad, but you know, Bhagavān, God, you know." "If someone gives a slap on your face, then show him the next face... So if someone will say, 'Okay, please, you can beat me here.' It is immediately in our heart. It will come back." A spiritual teacher leads a satsang, addressing challenges of the modern age. He emphasizes the need for self-protection and purification, advising on specific prāṇāyāma practices to avoid. Through parables about a thief and the floating properties of wood, he teaches non-judgment, humility, and transforming negativity into compassion. He also gives practical advice on preparing herbal tea for health. Filming location: Slovenia

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Swami Umapuri explains the meaning of the bhajan Ghana din bhataki re. We should leave desires. They are fires which burn us and can kill us also. Anusthan can help to overcome them. The story of Visnu and a yogi who didn't understand Visnu's maya. Maya is very dangerous for us. We should work and do karma yoga to escape from it. Explanation and singing bhajan Maya maha thagini ham jani. Swami Mataji speaks about her experiences with naham karata. We should do our duty serving which is our karma. She explained how to practise bhajan singing with Chinees people.

An evening satsang on the intertwined paths of Bhakti and Karma Yoga. "Bhakti Yoga is a sure one which will bring us to the Brahmalokas." "Karma Yoga is Bhakti Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga is there... you can only do [bhakti] if you have done the karma yoga." A spiritual teacher addresses practitioners, using the story of the saint Tukārām to illustrate pure devotion. He explains the essential unity of selfless service (Karma Yoga) and devotion (Bhakti Yoga), stating they purify the heart and destroy ego. He shares a personal pilgrimage account to the temple of Kālabhairava in Ujjain, emphasizing that sincere practice within a guru lineage leads to liberation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang gathering featuring testimonies on the global spread of the Yoga in Daily Life system. "Through Yoga in Daily Life, we are bringing everybody together. I think I need all of your help, perhaps to expand hospitality to Asia." "Before meeting Yoga in Daily Life, I had a very strong desire in my heart... I thought about if there was a yoga system with a master where we could find the truth of life." Swami Avatarpuri (Gurudev) hosts a session where disciples share their experiences. Dayāmātā (Matajī) speaks about introducing the system to China, facing a market dominated by gymnastic yoga. Her student, Chandra, shares her emotional journey from China to Europe and the transformative love found in the community. Other teachers from New Zealand, the USA, and Brazil also offer brief reflections. Gurudev concludes with teachings on connecting with the earth, practical yoga techniques like Agniṣār Kriyā, and a warning against the dangers of drugs and disconnection from nature. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A yoga instruction session focusing on the practice and benefits of Vajrāsana and Vīrāsana. "This Vajrāsana is designed especially to strengthen or to activate that Vajra Nāḍī." "This will repair our digestion. This will repair our headache problems, also many, many things. This looks very simple, but it is very powerful." An instructor guides students through the physical postures of Vajrāsana (thunderbolt pose) and Vīrāsana (hero pose), explaining their effects on the Vajra Nāḍī energy channel, digestion, and sciatic nerve. The session includes detailed alignment instructions, benefits for concentration and alertness, and transitions into other balancing postures and a forward bend before concluding. Filming location: USA

A spiritual discourse on the chakra system, kuṇḍalinī, and the yogic path to self-realization. "Everything is in our body and is developing... yet, we have not yet discovered the process of the body in its safest place, which is within the body of the mother." "Yoga is the science of humans. For the human brain, for human thoughts, there is a lot, a lot written in the Patañjali Yoga Sūtras, and by different other yogīs." The lecturer delivers a satsang, explaining the universe's reflection within the human body through the chakras and nāḍīs. He discusses the journey of the soul, the importance of a single spiritual master, and the practical science of yoga for purifying the mind and body. The talk covers the iḍā, piṅgalā, and suṣumṇā channels, the significance of the haṁsa (swan), and the need for consistent, systematic practice over seeking quick experiences. Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Zagreb, Croatia. In ancient times, rishis in their ashrams had many cows and their disciples had a job in the ashram. A Guru can notice if a disciple is a real follower or not. The story of Abhimanyu a very young disciple and his Guru and God. It is more than a simple story. In a satsang we all get energy. First is the Guru and then God. The story of Paramhansa Yoganand and his Guru when Yoganand went from India to America.

Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 3 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia, January 2011

A fifth-level "Yoga in Daily Life" class focused on asana practice and breath awareness. "Everything we practice in yoga has its purpose, and if we ask ourselves why, we must receive an answer. That is why we say that yoga is the science of the body, mind, spirit, and soul." "Āsanas do not act only on the body. They are also a correction of our behavior; they act on our consciousness; they affect our entire being." An instructor guides students through a detailed session, beginning with relaxation in Ānandāsana and emphasizing the purpose behind each alignment detail for reducing stress. The class progresses through a series of asanas including Pavanamuktāsana, Marjari Āsana, Paścimottānāsana, Upaviṣṭha Koṇāsana, Jānu Śīrṣāsana, and Mṛgāsana, with continuous focus on diaphragmatic breathing, mindful movement without strain, and the physical and subtle effects of each posture. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

A spiritual address on universal oneness and environmental stewardship. "When we said Aum, that Aum became for all in one—one in all and all in one." "We need now to talk about the earth... The earth is like a mother who is crying. We are doing too much with chemicals." A speaker addresses an assembly, expressing gratitude to dignitaries like the Indian Ambassador to Croatia and fellow swamis. The core message is a call for recognizing fundamental human unity beyond gender and for urgent, collective care for Mother Earth, who is suffering from chemical pollution. The talk connects spiritual concepts of oneness with practical appeals to protect the planet's earth, water, and air, and to cherish children for future peace. Filming location: Croatia

Vegetarian cooking lesson

A spiritual discourse and yoga session on the necessity of a guide for the spiritual path. "Without Gurudeva, no work is accomplished. Gurujī is the one who leads us to the correct path." "We can do thousands of techniques here and there... But they will not give you anything. We become more and more entangled in the thorny bushes and cannot emerge." The lecturer addresses practitioners, emphasizing that while a single divine path exists universally, individuals become lost without a true guide or Guru. He explains that external rituals, techniques, and pilgrimages alone are insufficient, using the metaphor of needing a captain to cross the ocean. The discourse transitions into a practical yoga session led by Swami Umapuri, focusing on relaxation, breathwork, and stretches for the lower back. Filming location: Bari Khatu, Rajasthan, India

A discourse on the spiritual lineage of the Guru and the nature of creation. "In one such bhajan, there is a key word... 'Matkāro moho'—do not be attached." "Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru pādam, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyam, mokṣa mūlaṁ guru kṛpā. (The root of meditation is the guru's form; the root of worship is the guru's feet; the root of mantra is the guru's word; the root of liberation is the guru's grace.)" A speaker explains the essential role of the guru, beginning with the example of saints like Kabīr and moving through the concept of a teacher for any skill. He distinguishes a spiritual guru, stating one cannot survive without one. The talk delves into cosmology, describing the primordial state, the resonance of creation ("Eko'ham"), and the emergence of the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva from the five elements. He defines 'yoga' as the fundamental event or union behind creation and all life experiences. The importance of the guru's grace for liberation is emphasized, culminating in the verse "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu..." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

A spiritual discourse on the living nature of the Earth and the path to oneness. "Therefore, our earth is living earth. So we are not something like other kinds of this, what they call, but life; Earth is the life." "And I am in you, and you are in me. I am in the water, and the water is in me." Swami Ji addresses a gathering, contemplating the sacred atmosphere of the place and the pervasive presence of life within the Earth, the elements, and even the human body. He teaches that recognizing this interconnected life leads to the understanding that the individual self is nothing but the universal Ātmā. Using metaphors like a balloon for desire, he discusses spiritual ascent, the cycle of rebirth, and the ultimate goal of melting all distinctions into oneness through dedicated sādhanā and yoga practice. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An online satsang on the definition and practice of Haṭha Yoga. "Haṭha Yoga is Anuśāsanam. The first practice is to begin immediately. 'Ata' means just now—not tomorrow, not in an hour, but immediately." "Kapālabhāti is a very powerful prāṇāyāma technique, which is why it is called Haṭha Yoga—it requires some power." Swami Maheshwarananda addresses a global audience, clarifying that true Haṭha Yoga consists of cleansing techniques like netī and kapālabhāti, not merely āsanas. He explains the meaning of 'haṭha' as disciplined effort, details the kapālabhāti breathing technique, and gives a crucial safety warning to avoid forceful prāṇāyāma like kapālabhāti during the coronavirus pandemic. He concludes with blessings for world peace. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on faith, knowledge, and the lineage of teachings. "Next to God is the doctor. Next to God. Next to God is the doctor." "If you believe in God. God is also making tests. It is not that always God will say, 'OK.' God will say, 'No, no, no.'" A swami addresses a gathering, tracing a spiritual lineage from Shiva and the Satya Yuga to the present. He discusses the preservation of knowledge in the Vedas, the relationship between modern science and spirituality, and the necessity of faith. He illustrates this with a parable about a mountain climber bargaining with God, concluding that belief is essential. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang discourse on health, spiritual practice, and community. "All our Yoga in Daily Life people, they were really very healthy." "I never said from which country you are coming, or what you are. No, you are a human." The lecturer addresses attendees, reflecting on health during the pandemic and attributing wellness to the Yoga in Daily Life system. He discusses plans for upcoming practice sessions, emphasizes selfless service (seva), and explains the guru-disciple relationship using the analogy of a mother and child, advocating for a living tradition while honoring one's primary guru. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on devotion, divine immanence, and the essence of satsang. "God is in your heart. Our God is so vast, and He is separated into many, many living beings—not only in humans, but in each and every creature." "Where there is devotion, in that devotion we can say there is love. Love is that whole, whole universe. And that love, what we feel, is also that which brings peace and harmony." A teacher leads an evening satsang, beginning with prayers and reflections on the peaceful gathering. He explores the nature of God, emphasizing the divine presence within all beings and the heart. He shares a lengthy parable about a seeker whose intense devotion leads to a divine vision, using it to illustrate themes of surrender, love, and the non-dual unity of the soul and God. The talk concludes with blessings and a reminder of life's impermanence. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan ashram, India.

A spiritual leader inaugurates and blesses a new sacred grove for satsang. "Our yoga people have been in many, many countries: from India, from here in Europe. And from Europe, many of our bhaktas went to other countries." "I tell you that anytime, if you desire something, if you need something, if something happens, you should come to this place and pray with our mantra. Everything will return to peace and harmony." The speaker, likely Swami Madhavanandji, addresses a gathering at a newly prepared forest satsang site. He emphasizes the sanctity of the place, its rules of entry, and its power for prayer. He reflects on the ashram's history, its global community of devotees, and the transformative impact of their yoga practice, which leads many to give up meat and alcohol. The talk transitions into a search for the ancient saint Alak Puriji, briefly touching upon associated mythology involving Shiva. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 yoga and prāṇāyāma workshop focusing on the subtle body, breath, and sound. "These three nāḍīs—the left, right, and center—are coming till the end of these chakras... balancing our whole body, our awareness, our concentration." "OM is that resonance... this is a very important mantra. It is not a mantra as a resonance, but we have to say it." An instructor leads a detailed session on yogic anatomy, explaining the nāḍīs (energy channels), the lunar and solar influences on the body, and the therapeutic effects of sound. He provides instructions for several prāṇāyāma techniques, including Nāḍī Śodhana and the chanting of OM, emphasizing their role in purification, balance, and healing for the nervous system and organs. Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

A satsang gathering featuring testimonies on the global spread of the Yoga in Daily Life system. "Through Yoga in Daily Life, we are bringing everybody together. I think I need all of your help, perhaps to expand hospitality to Asia." "Before meeting Yoga in Daily Life, I had a very strong desire in my heart... I thought about if there was a yoga system with a master where we could find the truth of life." Swami Avatarpuri (Gurudev) hosts a session where disciples share their experiences. Dayāmātā (Matajī) speaks about introducing the system to China, facing a market dominated by gymnastic yoga. Her student, Chandra, shares her emotional journey from China to Europe and the transformative love found in the community. Other teachers from New Zealand, the USA, and Brazil also offer brief reflections. Gurudev concludes with teachings on connecting with the earth, practical yoga techniques like Agniṣār Kriyā, and a warning against the dangers of drugs and disconnection from nature. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Swami Umapuri explains the meaning of the bhajan Ghana din bhataki re. We should leave desires. They are fires which burn us and can kill us also. Anusthan can help to overcome them. The story of Visnu and a yogi who didn't understand Visnu's maya. Maya is very dangerous for us. We should work and do karma yoga to escape from it. Explanation and singing bhajan Maya maha thagini ham jani. Swami Mataji speaks about her experiences with naham karata. We should do our duty serving which is our karma. She explained how to practise bhajan singing with Chinees people.

A satsang discourse on health, spiritual practice, and community. "All our Yoga in Daily Life people, they were really very healthy." "I never said from which country you are coming, or what you are. No, you are a human." The lecturer addresses attendees, reflecting on health during the pandemic and attributing wellness to the Yoga in Daily Life system. He discusses plans for upcoming practice sessions, emphasizes selfless service (seva), and explains the guru-disciple relationship using the analogy of a mother and child, advocating for a living tradition while honoring one's primary guru. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic