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How to overcome the obstacles of practicing
1:00 - 2:18 (78 min)
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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
Maya and Naham Karata
2:25 - 3:05 (40 min)
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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.
Bhakti Yoga
3:10 - 3:59 (49 min)
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Evening Satsang with Sri Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Yoga in Daily Life is everywhere in the world
4:00 - 5:58 (118 min)
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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
God is in the heart
6:05 - 6:52 (47 min)
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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
Practice from Wellington with MM Vivekpuri
7:00 - 7:59 (59 min)
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Wellington, New Zealand
We are life itself
8:05 - 8:44 (39 min)
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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
A Sadhu is a worker
8:50 - 9:35 (45 min)
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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
Morning Satsang from Strilky
9:40 - 10:13 (33 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
The real meaning of Yoga
10:20 - 11:01 (41 min)
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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
Do good and be human
11:05 - 11:47 (42 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We should feel every morning that we are human. The ocean and the drop of water is the same. Human should be like God. WE should do only things that are good for all. Bhajan singing.
First is the Guru
11:55 - 12:47 (52 min)
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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.
Don't change the Master
12:55 - 14:02 (67 min)
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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
Spirituality leads you to God
14:10 - 14:51 (41 min)
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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
Without Gurudev, there is no right path
14:55 - 15:37 (42 min)
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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
Hatha Yoga and Kapalabathi
15:45 - 16:23 (38 min)
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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
AUM and Chakras
16:30 - 17:35 (65 min)
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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
Try to open the lock
17:40 - 17:59 (19 min)
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A universal invocation and spiritual discourse on divine names and unity. "Today, we shall all begin again to be one together and bring divine energy, peace, and harmony to the whole world for everyone, without making differences of any religions or countries." "So, let us go to the name of that God of our gods... Rām, Rām... Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa... Śiva, Śiva... Jesus, Jesus... That is the best name." The speaker addresses yogis and practitioners worldwide, calling for universal harmony. He narrates a parable where humans, having received everything from God, declare independence, leading to negativity and trouble. Using metaphors of a locked treasure and a mala's Sumeru bead, he explains that the key to overcoming this is found in sincerely repeating the short, potent names of God, which transcend all religions. The talk concludes with a chant of "Guru Dīpā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
A Welcome Address on Peace and Yoga
18:00 - 18:07 (7 min)
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A welcome address at a yoga and peace conference in Prague. "Peace is a condition for which mankind has been longing to reach for thousands of years. But outer life circumstances are merely a reflection of the inner world of human beings." "Through the system of Yoga in Daily Life given to us by Viśwa Gurujī, many thousands of people all over the world develop peace inside through practicing spiritual techniques." A speaker from the International Śrī Svāmī Māta Vānanda Fellowship welcomes attendees, opening with a traditional peace mantra. The address frames world peace as an inner achievement, advocating for the "Yoga in Daily Life" system as a path to nonviolence. It honors the spiritual lineage of Viśwa Gurujī and Mahāprabhujī, and references the founding of a World Peace Council. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Around the world - World peace in your hands
18:15 - 18:18 (3 min)
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A promotional video about the Yoga in Daily Life organization and its founder, Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda. "All elements are balanced in a perfect way, and that balancing principle, that is what I call yoga." "Be the change you want to see." The video profiles the global humanitarian and spiritual work of Svāmījī, founder of Yoga in Daily Life. It details the organization's reach, its United Nations affiliation, and its practical projects in education, healthcare, environmental protection, and interfaith dialogue aimed at fostering inner and world peace.
Morning Satsang from Strilky
18:25 - 18:58 (33 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
AUM and Chakras
19:05 - 20:10 (65 min)
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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
The Light of Life and the Path to Liberation
20:15 - 21:08 (53 min)
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An evening satsang on the purpose of human life and the path to spiritual liberation. "Everything in this world is possible easily, but it is rare to come to satsaṅg or spiritual activities." "Spirituality is purity, clarity, pure consciousness, pure mind, pure thoughts, pure behaviors. Purity is very important." The lecturer addresses an audience, welcoming them as fortunate souls in the Kali Yuga. He explores the unique value of human birth, urging self-inquiry and the cultivation of divine qualities like love and tolerance over mere intellectual knowledge. He discusses overcoming unhealthy dependencies, the nature of true love, and the ultimate goal of realizing the divine consciousness within, touching on concepts of karma, chakras, and non-duality. Filming location: Umag, Croatia
Maya and Naham Karata
21:15 - 21:55 (40 min)
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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.
The real meaning of Yoga
22:00 - 22:41 (41 min)
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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
How to overcome the obstacles of practicing
22:50 - 0:08 (78 min)
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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
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