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Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji
0:00 - 0:37 (37 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji.
Follow the path faithfully
0:45 - 1:22 (37 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. During last year people could practise yoga individually. Meditation without mala and mantra is not good. We should follow our path. There are many paths but all comes together. Every creature have a path and they know that God has given them everything. Our yoga path is very clear. God gave everything to humans but we lost it. God is sitting in us. We should become one with God. We are human but we completely confused and don't know clearly our path. Mantra is very important which is always with us and show our path
Practise and think positive
1:30 - 2:02 (32 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the soul's journey, karma, and daily practice. "If we tell that this person is not good, it means first, I am not good." "When you were born, you brought it, and when you will go, your hand is open, nothing is there." The speaker delivers a wide-ranging talk, moving from the classification of life forms to the soul's ultimate destination beyond heaven and hell. Key themes include the danger of negative speech, the purification of karma through daily life, and the ideal of self-surrender to the guru. The discourse incorporates analogies of cleaning a dress and references to ascetic practices, concluding with a focus on yoga as more than physical exercise. Filming location: Vienna, Austria
We must now go further
2:10 - 2:39 (29 min)
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A spiritual talk on integrating practice into daily life and devotion. "At home and everywhere, when we have the time, we should all be very nice. It is not only sitting and chanting 'om, om, om.' No, be very nice to your family." "Until the last, until the last time, when you will be in your guru and in your sādhanā, then in the last minutes, then you will go as into Paramatmā." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, emphasizing the importance of continuing yoga practice, prayer, and kindness within the family beyond retreats. The talk weaves personal anecdotes about the global yoga community during the pandemic and shares a story about the devoted passing of a disciple in America, illustrating the ideal of remaining in guru and sādhanā until the end. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How did yoga begin in Czechoslovakia?
2:45 - 3:16 (31 min)
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A spiritual teacher shares memories and reflections on introducing yoga and bhajans to Czechoslovakia during the communist era. "Concentrate not only on the sound; you know what it means. Because if we know exactly what it means, then we have in our heart, in our brain, in our mind, it is the reality." "They said that our workers should be healthy again thanks to yoga. But what you are singing, something we don’t understand, this is not yoga. I said, yes, it is called sound yoga." Swami Avatarpuri recounts his early experiences teaching yoga and leading bhajan sessions in Czechoslovakia, emphasizing the importance of understanding the devotional songs' meaning. He narrates anecdotes about winter travels, friendly police interactions, and the three rules given to him: not to deal with money/gold, religion, or politics. A disciple interjects to recall the first seminar at the Kopná chalet, noting its spiritual history. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Satsang for Holiguruji's birthday
3:20 - 4:28 (68 min)
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A satsang discourse on destiny, astrology, and divine will. "God sent us, but it is said, no... it was not in your hands, but in God's hands." "My dear, kismat will not let anyone free. So, something which is in your luck, you will get that." A spiritual teacher leads an evening satsang on the occasion of his Satguru's incarnation day. He explores the concepts of destiny (kismat) and astrology (Jyotiṣ), explaining how planetary positions influence individual lives. Through stories from the lives of Lord Rama, Daśaratha, and Śravaṇa, as well as Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna, he illustrates that even divine incarnations face predestined suffering, emphasizing humility and acceptance of God's ultimate will. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Selfless service
4:35 - 5:39 (64 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria.
How to practise mantra and kriya
5:45 - 6:54 (69 min)
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A satsang on mantra initiation and the science of kriya yoga. "Today we received Mantra Dīkṣā... mantra is words for everything." "Kriyā Śakti, Kriyā on what we are doing, minimum 25 minutes. And only once a day. During the practice, 25 times, 27 times, we should not break." Following a day of mantra initiation, the teacher elaborates on the profound practice of mantra and kriya. He explains the five stages of mantra practice—from writing (likhita) to silent, inward repetition (udāsī)—and details the disciplined, daily routine of kriya yoga, which involves moving energy through the chakras with the breath. He warns against the misuse of spiritual science and emphasizes purity, consistent practice, and overcoming fear. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 2 - Part 2
7:00 - 8:11 (71 min)
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A guided yoga practice session for Level Two of the "Yoga in Daily Life" system. "This light has been transferred through the centuries from one master to another without any interruption." "Āsana means, except for other meanings, also comfortable. So āsana should be a comfortable position." An instructor leads a comprehensive yoga class at Parananda Ashram, systematically guiding practitioners through the second level of the "Yoga in Daily Life" system. The session begins with relaxation and breath awareness (full yoga breath), followed by a series of āsanas including Meru Pṛṣṭhāsana, Catuṣpada Āsana, Cakrāsana, Dvikoṇāsana, Bhūta Āsana, Setu Āsana, Hastapādāṅguṣṭhāsana, Sumeru Āsana, and Meruvakrāsana. Each posture is explained with detailed alignment cues and its physical and energetic benefits. The practice concludes with deep relaxation, a prāṇāyāma (alternate nostril breathing) exercise, and a closing meditation with Oṁ and Śānti chants. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Satsang from Strilky
8:15 - 9:06 (51 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Feel your heart and be merciful for all
9:10 - 10:06 (56 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Stirlky Ashram, Czech Republic, Yoga was given to humans by Siva. He created asanas by observing the movements of the animals. All living beings are the creatures of God. Like humans with different colours of their skin are all one. The story of a rakshasa who wants to live forever. We should be peaceful and humble. We should read holy books and do our sadhana day by day. We shouldn't be like a monkey jumping here and there. Meditation on the heart.
Introduction of the Strilky Ashram
10:10 - 10:19 (9 min)
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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
Just go ahead
10:25 - 11:26 (61 min)
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Morning program from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Life eats life. There are many creatures living in the water on the earth and in the air. There are many living beings everywhere. Humans shouldn't kill and eat animals according to their dharma. The story of Buddha and how he received bhiksa. Buddhist people eat only good pure food. Water is life. There is no life without love. There are many very good people but Gurus are very rare. Muslim people are very good they are practising very strictly and faithfully. The story of Hoiigurujis and Vihwagurujis visit at Sankaracharya. Yoga in Daily Life people practised very well during corona time. It can be a female Guru also. A great sadhu keeps every child of God in his heart. Bhajan singing.
The strength of the female energy
11:30 - 12:41 (71 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing. Relaxation and concentration on different parts of the body. Collecting good energy by touching the footsole with the fingers. Female energy is very good and very strong. The story of Visnu Sarasvati and a farmer.
The Layer Of Spirituality
11:30 - 12:17 (47 min)
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An evening lecture on prāṇa (life force) and sacred ecology during a spiritual retreat. "A tree is not standing senseless; it has sense, it has its principle. A tree is life." "We are fortunate to have this fourth night of a very special Anuṣṭhāna... This fortnight will be dedicated to prāṇa." Swami Ji addresses the gathering in Vāpe, opening the fourth night of a special Anuṣṭhāna focused on prāṇa. He explains prāṇa as the cosmic energy and connects it to Earth's unique water element. He elaborates on four natural entities revered as saints: the selfless lake (Sarovar), the giving tree (Tarvar), true human saints (Santajan), and life-giving rain. The talk emphasizes humanity's unity with nature, the protective spiritual aura of group practice (satsaṅg), and the teacher's dharmic responsibility to maintain this pure collective energy. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Navel is the centre of our body
12:20 - 13:04 (44 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the human body as a divine temple and the path of inner sound (nāda). "Our body is our temple. How we take care of it, how we feel, and how we live in it—that is our body." "Nāda, the sound. Nāda, the form of Parabrahma. That is Parabrahma. That is the sound, Parabrahma, Puruṣottam Bhagavān. That we come to." Swami Sukh Sagar leads a satsang, elaborating on the concept of the body as God's temple and the central role of the navel as the source of the primal sound (nāda). He explains the journey of consciousness through the chakras, emphasizing the practice of focusing on the navel to awaken the body's resonance. The talk includes a guided moment for listeners to place a hand on the navel and concludes with prayers and chants to the Guru lineage. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We can go altogether to God
13:05 - 13:50 (45 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the nature of the guru, learning, and ultimate unity. "Everyone will arrive at one point. One master, or guru, comes from this side, so there is a different teaching, a different path. From the north, it is different. We are all coming from various directions, but we are descending to the same summit." "So, what should we do? We should eat well, exercise, and then work, so everything. Then we will live a little more. But with that spirituality, then we come to God." The speaker explores the universal student-teacher relationship, emphasizing that the terms guru and master point to the same truth. Using a parable of two brothers—one highly educated and one a simple devotee of Shiva—he illustrates that formal learning and spiritual devotion are different paths, with the latter granting profound grace, as shown by the younger brother walking on water. The talk weaves in themes of the five elements, the humility of birth and death, and the ultimate unity of all religions and beings, like drops merging into an ocean. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Respect the life of other creatures
13:55 - 14:43 (48 min)
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A satsang discourse on compassion, non-violence, and spiritual practice. "All who are sitting with us are already in satsaṅg. 'Sat' is truth, peace, harmony, goodness—everything." "Jīva jīva bhakṣate. Every animal eats animals, but we humans should not." The lecturer addresses the gathering, explaining the essence of satsang as communion in truth. He uses metaphors of a ship and an airplane to illustrate the unity of all life, emphasizing that the soul (ātmā) is in every creature. The core teaching is a call for ahimsa (non-violence), urging humans to not kill other beings for food, contrasting human potential with animal nature. He discusses the challenges of Kali Yuga, advises against alcohol misuse, and clarifies protocols for offering garlands to guru photographs. Filming location: Salzburg, Austria
We must now go further
14:50 - 15:19 (29 min)
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A spiritual talk on integrating practice into daily life and devotion. "At home and everywhere, when we have the time, we should all be very nice. It is not only sitting and chanting 'om, om, om.' No, be very nice to your family." "Until the last, until the last time, when you will be in your guru and in your sādhanā, then in the last minutes, then you will go as into Paramatmā." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, emphasizing the importance of continuing yoga practice, prayer, and kindness within the family beyond retreats. The talk weaves personal anecdotes about the global yoga community during the pandemic and shares a story about the devoted passing of a disciple in America, illustrating the ideal of remaining in guru and sādhanā until the end. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Eat healthy food and live as a human
15:25 - 16:08 (43 min)
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A spiritual discourse on prayer, lifestyle, and simple daily remembrance. "Morning, midday, evening—always the whole family, women, men, and children. When they sat at the table to eat, they would pray." "When we open our eyes, then tell, 'I am human.'... And then, second, don't look at animals and this and that first. Mother, mother. So see our mother." The lecturer reflects on the decline of traditional prayer across religions and its connection to modern societal problems. He discusses dietary shifts, including the rise of veganism, and critiques modern agriculture's impact on the earth. He concludes with a simple daily practice: upon waking, remember "I am human," honor Mother Earth, and reverence water as life. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We can go altogether to God
16:15 - 17:00 (45 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the nature of the guru, learning, and ultimate unity. "Everyone will arrive at one point. One master, or guru, comes from this side, so there is a different teaching, a different path. From the north, it is different. We are all coming from various directions, but we are descending to the same summit." "So, what should we do? We should eat well, exercise, and then work, so everything. Then we will live a little more. But with that spirituality, then we come to God." The speaker explores the universal student-teacher relationship, emphasizing that the terms guru and master point to the same truth. Using a parable of two brothers—one highly educated and one a simple devotee of Shiva—he illustrates that formal learning and spiritual devotion are different paths, with the latter granting profound grace, as shown by the younger brother walking on water. The talk weaves in themes of the five elements, the humility of birth and death, and the ultimate unity of all religions and beings, like drops merging into an ocean. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Power of our words
17:05 - 17:56 (51 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. n the Ashram the atmosphere is divine. We are happy and believe that coronavirus will go. People can visit countries according to the rules that government says. We can also learn something from remaining home when this rule is applying. Holy scriptures like Bhagavad Gita keeps the strength of the words of Saint's. Shabda means not only our words but sounds of all living beings and nature. Good and bad words can change the atmosphere. We have an ocean of words. Mantra practicing and bhajan singing.
Around the World - Webcast from UN Headquarters
18:00 - 19:44 (104 min)
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Yoga and World Peace Conference hosted by Sri Swami Madhavananda World Peace Council. UN Headquarters, New York, USA.
Why are we making war?
19:30 - 20:53 (83 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Why do we come here, sometimes from very far distances? Because we want to become better humans. We shouldn't be fighting wars and killing. This is also the teaching of Jesus. Many people do not understand this and follow their own will. The explanation of the meaning of the traditional welcoming hand gesture when the two palms meet.
Three Kinds Of Sadhana
19:45 - 20:12 (27 min)
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A farewell discourse and teaching session held outdoors at a summer retreat. "Sādhanā is good to do with a group. We have three different kinds of sādhanās." "In the satsaṅgs, we cannot teach what we are teaching here. There are theories." The speaker concludes a program from a meadow, describing the three pillars of their practice: retreats, yoga classes, and satsang. He then delves into teachings on Brahmavidyā Kriyā, explaining cosmological concepts like the five elements, prāṇas, and kośas. He narrates the story of Arjuna witnessing Krishna's Virāṭ form to illustrate the infinite nature of the divine, and shares a Vedic story about rivers to impart a lesson on non-interference with nature. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Nāḍīs, Cakras, and the Mūlādhāra Foundation
20:15 - 21:12 (57 min)
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A spiritual lecture on the nāḍīs, cakras, and the foundational Mūlādhāra Cakra. "The Mūlādhāra Cakra is at the bottom of the spinal column. It is a border between animal and human consciousness." "Destiny was created first, and destiny is created individually. We should blame no one. We are ourselves responsible for our destiny." The speaker continues a discourse from the previous day, focusing on the Mūlādhāra Cakra as the seat of destiny (prārabdha) and divine energy. He explains how this foundational energy influences life and can be purified through the threefold practice of svādhyāya (self-study), manana (contemplation), and abhyāsa (persistent practice), which remove the obstacles of impurity, distraction, and veils. The talk connects these concepts to Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, the role of Kriyā Yoga, and concludes with a symbolic discussion of the tilak mark. Filming location: Umag, Croatia
Unity in Diversity
21:15 - 21:28 (13 min)
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A promotional overview of the "Yoga in Daily Life" organization and its global humanitarian and peace initiatives. "Yoga in Daily Life is a system of yoga and meditation designed for health and lifestyle management, based on four main principles: physical health, social health, mental health, and spiritual health." "War arises out of greed for power or difference in religious beliefs. But no matter on what side of the wall someone dies, remember that a member of our human society has lost their life." The video outlines the structure and charitable work of the international Yoga in Daily Life system, founded by Paramahaṁsa Svāmī Māheśvarānanda (Svāmījī). It details local, national, and global projects—from community classes to UN initiatives—and focuses on Svāmījī's advocacy for interfaith dialogue and peace, highlighting a major 2002 conference and a meeting with the Dalai Lama. The message centers on tolerance, unity in diversity, and Gandhian principles.
The Path of Discipline: From Diet to Meditation
21:30 - 23:05 (95 min)
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A satsang on meditation, discipline, and diet as part of Rāja Yoga. "Meditation is a part of Rāja Yoga, which is very gradually and systematically guided by a great saint or ṛṣi, Patañjali." "Patañjali says, 'Atha yogānuśāsanam'—'if you want to achieve higher consciousness... I am ready to guide you with one condition: that is discipline.'" The lecturer addresses an international meditation seminar, framing meditation within Patañjali's path of discipline. He identifies laziness and the six inner enemies—desire, anger, pride, greed, delusion, and ego—as primary obstacles. The discourse extensively links spiritual practice to a sattvic vegetarian diet centered on fruits, vegetables, nuts, and fresh milk, explaining how nourishment affects the mind. He outlines preparatory steps for meditation, including the use of a mantra and mālā, and demonstrates basic meditation postures and mudrās. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
How did Yoga in Daily Life begin in Europe?
23:10 - 23:52 (42 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. When Vishwaguruji in his young age first time arrived in Europe very few people heard about yoga and many people ate meat. At that time Vishwaguruji went back to India. But some Austrian people invite him again to come to Europe. The story of Vishwaguruji's first visit tö Czechoslovakia. Many Czech people are with Vishwaguruji from that time till now. The story of a grandmother in Czechoslovakia who didn't want that her grandchild becomes a vegetarian. Satsang bhajans and prayer were also very new for people at that time. We have to take care of our family. At that time people prayed before eating but now they do not.
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