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AUM and Chakras
1:00 - 2:05 (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
First is the Guru
2:10 - 3:02 (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.
A Sadhu is a worker
3:10 - 3:55 (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
Do good and be human
4:00 - 4:42 (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.
Without Gurudev, there is no right path
4:50 - 5:32 (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
Shiva is the first
5:40 - 6:05 (25 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. The prinviple of Guru is above Brahma Visnu and Siva. Many children are suffering from parents today. Bhajan singing.
A Sadhu is a worker
6:10 - 6:55 (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
Practice from Auckland with MM Vivekpuri
7:00 - 8:00 (60 min)
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Auckland, New Zealand
Spirituality leads you to God
8:05 - 8:46 (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
How to overcome the obstacles of practicing
8:50 - 10:08 (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
Maya and Naham Karata
10:15 - 10:55 (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.
We are life itself
11:50 - 12:29 (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
Don't change the Master
12:35 - 13:42 (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
The real meaning of Yoga
13:50 - 14:31 (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
Hatha Yoga and Kapalabathi
14:35 - 15:13 (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
Yoga in Daily Life is everywhere in the world
15:20 - 17:18 (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
Let's look within ourselves
17:20 - 17:57 (37 min)
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A spiritual discourse exploring the aim of life and the nature of desire through an allegorical story. "If we think deeply, then we are existing. We will live as long as this planet exists." "This Kalapa tree is our Satguru Dev... as long as you are the shelter of the Gurudev, but then... ego comes." Swami Madhvanandji leads an evening satsang from the Om Vishwadeep Gurukul, delving into the human struggle for permanence and happiness. He narrates a detailed parable about a traveler in a desert who finds a wish-fulfilling tree (Kalpavṛkṣa), illustrating how desires are fulfilled under the Guru's shelter but fear and negativity arise when one steps away from it. He explains the allegory, relating the tree to the Guru's grace and the ghost to the uncontrolled mind, and concludes with announcements about upcoming webcasts and the Rakshabandhan festival. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Education for Flexible Identities
18:00 - 18:15 (15 min)
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A conference presentation on education, identity, and spiritual philosophy. "If you are not able to recognize the guru in yourself, how can you recognize your guru in another person?" "We have to introduce a new... concept: that the other person is not an obstacle but a necessity for me to live my freedom." The speaker addresses the conference, exploring the themes of self-education and flexible identity. He argues that one must integrate the roles of teacher and learner, awaken self-education within, and move beyond systems that create fixed identities. He advocates for a concept of freedom where others are necessary for one's own liberty, and concludes by referencing Masaru Emoto's water crystal experiments to illustrate the impact of thought and words. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Morning Satsang from Strilky
18:20 - 18:53 (33 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Don't change the Master
19:00 - 20:07 (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
Part 1: Yoga in Daily Life: Union, Harmony, and Self-Knowledge
20:15 - 21:32 (77 min)
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A public lecture on integrating yoga philosophy and practice into daily life, focusing on self-knowledge and chakra awakening. "Yoga is a balancing principle which balances the entire universe. Where there is balance, there is harmony." "Unless we change our qualities, we cannot become one with God. Human qualities are love, understanding, kindness, mercifulness, helping, spiritual, and so on." Swami Paramadvaiti addresses an audience, explaining yoga as a science for achieving harmony and union with the cosmic consciousness. He discusses the nature of human problems, the journey of the individual soul, and the importance of cultivating positive qualities. The lecture then delves into practical yoga techniques for health and stress relief, before providing a detailed teaching on the energy body, focusing on the awakening and purification of the Svādhiṣṭhāna chakra and its associated emotions. Filming location: Croatia
How to overcome the obstacles of practicing
21:40 - 22:58 (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
The real meaning of Yoga
23:05 - 23:46 (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
AUM and Chakras
23:50 - 0:55 (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
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