TV Channel

Summer 2003. in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture

A spiritual discourse on meditation, self-inquiry, and navigating modern life. "Your consciousness is a peaceful, beautiful lake. And suddenly, some thought comes in your mind. Bang!" "Meditation will give us the strength, so meditation is the way. Meditation is asking." The speaker guides listeners through the challenges of calming the mind's fluctuations (citta-vṛtti) in the modern world. He contrasts theoretical spiritual knowledge with practical reality, emphasizing the need for devotion, a spiritual guide, and self-inquiry focused on correcting one's behavior. The talk covers accepting natural law, digesting life's difficult truths, and the ultimate goal of realizing the fearless, immortal Self. Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing. Practising one kryja technic. The story of Hoiyguruji Vishwaguruji and a Mahamandaleshwar who practised this technic in Delhi Ashram.

A spiritual discourse on the primordial sound and reverence for Mother Earth. "Nāda-rūpa parabrahma. That sound is coming from the conch... This sound is God." and "Earth is the mother. And we should, it is written in many books, every day, two or three times, touch the Earth." Swami Vishwaguruji conducts an outdoor satsang, expounding on the sacred conch as the first emanation from the ocean and the principle of nāda (primordial sound) as the form of the Supreme. He emphasizes the importance of physical connection with Mother Earth for spiritual well-being, sharing stories of Bhagavan Rama and personal anecdotes. The talk concludes with practical instructions for connecting with the earth and a testimony from a disciple, Jayā Devī, about the blessing of being at the ashram. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. It is very good to collect the rainwater and use it but only in a clear place. We should sit straight if it is possible otherwise we get some stomach problem. Practising pranayama.

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Strilky Ashram is a holy divine place. It is good to go there to practising yoga and meditate. Vasant and Ganga work very much for the ashram and for us. We all have to protect this divine holy place. If we are there we feel love and safe. We have to think ourselves within ourselves. In the kingdom of Gurudev, we can get everything. God gives eating for every living being. The story of Sri Devpuriji to make water in the sand. The story of Mahaprabhuji who give his beautiful new sheet to an old poor man. Sooner or later we will die so we no need too many things. Practising bhramari pranayam.

A Guru Pūrṇimā address on the realities of monastic life and service, followed by a disciple's testimony. "In this Kali Yuga, even if you are a sannyāsī, you have to work." "Sannyāsa is not easy. It is not easy at all. And then the sannyāsīs are fighting." Swami Avatarpuri opens the satsang, explaining the necessity for modern sannyāsīs to work for financial self-sufficiency, contrasting this with idle ascetics. He then invites disciple Dayāmātā (Divyā Matajī) to speak. She shares her stressful life before finding "Yoga in Daily Life," and details her challenging mission to teach yoga in China, where she faced exploitation but eventually established centers through divine grace and persistence. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang reflecting on the meaning of Guru Pūrṇimā. "In spirituality, you ask 'Why?' and you want to understand why you are doing something." "Guru Tattva is... something like an aha-phenomenon. In one moment, when you realize something—'ah, yes, I understand now'—those who explain to you... that is the guru." Following the Guru Pūrṇimā festival, a teacher addresses the assembly at the Střílecký ashram. He explains the spiritual significance of the day, contrasting spirituality with religion and emphasizing the importance of understanding symbols. The core theme is the Guru Tattva—the principle of the guru—which he describes as the illuminating consciousness present in various forms. He advises devotees on how to connect with their guru beyond physical proximity, offering practical wisdom for sustaining spiritual energy in daily life and persevering on the path. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Gurupurnima Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. A holy occasion when Alakhpuriji's picture was placed on the altar. Swami Shanti spoke some beautiful words about her travel in the Himalayas how did she find the cave of Sri Devpuriji and Sri Alakhpuriji. She told that how did Alakhpuriji appear to her. God can appear before you at any moment of your life.

An evening satsang on the sacredness of cows, food, and spiritual practice. "One hundred percent of the disease goes away. It is said these Indian cows are the first cows." "In this way, what are we learning? What are we eating? Yes, all are eating meat, all animals—but not human." Swami Madhvanaji addresses the community on Guru Day, humorously noting he was not given any khir (rice pudding). He expounds on the divine grace and medicinal properties of cows, advocating for their protection and detailing the benefits of their milk, dung, and urine. He extends the discussion to principles of pure food, vegetarianism, and mindful eating, citing the example of Buddha, and advises on fasting as a spiritual and health practice. The talk concludes with remarks on the holiness of horses. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on finding divinity in family life and daily practice. "God is in our heart. You all have God." "My mother is my God, my father is my God. My sister, my brother is my God. And my best friends are my God. That is how we should live." A swami leads a satsang, weaving together themes of marriage, family duty, and spiritual perception. He discusses marital customs, the role of parents, and the practical challenges of family life, using anecdotes from India and Europe. The talk questions how to see God, ultimately concluding that divinity is found in pure-hearted service to parents, spouse, and all beings, and that true purification comes from mantra and selfless living. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on divine names, astrology (Jyotiṣa), and taking refuge in God. "In Jyotiṣ, in the Jyotiṣ, they are telling when one is born, at which time. And when one is born, child, it means that is that minute that this child touched the earth." "So, in that name, what time is it? It can be night; the child was born midnight, before, or after. But that is the constellation that you should know, and then you make a name also." A spiritual teacher delivers a talk centered on the chant "Om Namo Shri Prabhu Dipa Narayanam." He explains the meaning of the chant's words, emphasizing that all are servants taking refuge in the divine light. The discourse shifts to the traditional Vedic science of astrology, discussing how the birth constellation determines the first letter of a person's name for auspiciousness. He shares personal anecdotes about his lineage and a story from his guru about destiny, concluding that true wealth is spiritual happiness and unity. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang address on the unity of all yoga paths and a disciple's testimony. "Yoga is yoga. It comes from Bhagavān Śiva, who brought this yoga. Yoga is not only the physical body, nor merely thinking and learning. We have to go very far towards the cosmic Self." "Everything that Vishwagurujī said about Vancouver, China, none of it is me, he does it all. I am just this body. Everything comes from Vishwagurujī." The lecturer addresses an international gathering during a Guru Pūrṇimā retreat. He emphasizes the essential oneness of all yoga traditions, advocating for respect and unity over sectarianism, using analogies of rain, human faces, and family lineage. He then outlines practical cleansing techniques (netī, dhotī) for the attendees. The session includes a heartfelt testimony from Matajī, a disciple who traveled from Canada, who shares her journey and the power of Guru's grace. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Gurupurnima Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Swami Shanti speaks some beautiful words about Vishwaguruji and her memories. Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuri speaks beautiful words about love and brotherhood and the meaning of Gurupurnima. Many people worked very much in the Strilky Ashram to prepare a beautiful Gurupurnima day. To welcome a newcomer with bread and salt means that he is received with great love. In this Kali Yuga, we don't know what means yes. Swami Shanti did great work to find the origin of our yoga system in the Himalayas. Vishwaguruji is for all of us. To give is very important.

A disciple's reflections on spiritual practice and Guru Pūrṇimā preparations. "Our consciousness, our view, is still limited. So we know only that we feel this love and this devotion to our Gurudev, and from this we try to do." "Wherever your name is written, it will never go down. It will always remain and will be fluttering. Your name is the greatest protection, support, and blessing." A speaker addresses the community from Śrī Mahāprabhujī’s āśram, describing the intense preparations for Guru Pūrṇimā. He shares personal struggles with sādhanā, comparing it to the internal chaos and subsequent purification of a Kumbh Melā, and reflects on the fear of death and the nature of liberation. He concludes by recounting the story of Lord Rāma and the bridge to Lanka to illustrate the supreme power and protection of the Divine Name. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Jyotish tells us which day consists of what kind of festival and fasting. Muslims sometimes eat only after sunset. These kinds of fasting have spiritual meaning. We eat more than the generations before us, Farmers know, how is the healthy way of eating. Don't eat anything after sunset, but only drink water. If we practise yoga, don't eat meat and don't drink alcohol, we live a long and healthy life and when our time comes, we die healthy and in a short time. The story of an old Indian man who died healthily and his son. Because a yogi is filled with prana slowly they eat less and less. Live a good life. Many marriages went wrong because of alcohol. The story of a man who doesn't believe in God at all. If you believe in God or not this is your choice. The story of the birth of Jesus Christ. Krishna knows what is the Bhagawad Gita. Jesus said to believe in God and not in the gold.

Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Szeged, Hungary. Either you use your time or you will lose it. We should clean the antahkaranas. Attachment is the cause of our problems. There are two things: hope and the desires. There are four ways we create karma. Don't leave your parents in the dying room where there is no hope. The first wealth is good health. Clean your body inside with proper food, practising asanas and pranayama. Do not go to restaurants too often. Vishwaguruji invites everyone to Sri Alakhpuriji's cave in the Himalayas.

A spiritual discourse on knowledge, family, and the guru's grace, delivered during a Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna gathering near Guru Pūrṇimā. "Learning is not for one day; it is a whole year. Similarly, Śaṅkarācārya jī learned and gave great knowledge." "Mother-father's knowledge, lifelong techniques... So yoga or spirituality will go with us for life. And when our ātmā, our soul, goes out, we are going with that, with that knowledge." A spiritual teacher addresses attendees, weaving together the importance of the guru tradition established by Śaṅkarācārya with the foundational knowledge imparted by one's parents. The talk emphasizes lifelong learning, family unity, and the need to transcend the cycle of the cakras through spiritual practice. The discourse includes parables, such as one about a moth, and concludes with a focus on inner divinity and chants to the guru lineage. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We need more yoga classes and more yoga teachers. We should have yoga classes in every village. We should tell correctly what is yoga and what is spirituality. Swami Gyaneswarpuri is a very good teacher of yoga teacher and he knows Sanskrit very well. MM Vivekpuri is the same. We give more freedom to the yoga teachers but they should remain under the umbrella of Yoga in Daily Life. Vishwaguruji answers some questions putting by the participants of the seminar. Vishwaguruji speaks about the greeting customs in different countries. If others are negative we should be humble kind and positive. We should feel this in our hearts. Little meditation.

A spiritual discourse on the primordial sound and reverence for Mother Earth. "Nāda-rūpa parabrahma. That sound is coming from the conch... This sound is God." and "Earth is the mother. And we should, it is written in many books, every day, two or three times, touch the Earth." Swami Vishwaguruji conducts an outdoor satsang, expounding on the sacred conch as the first emanation from the ocean and the principle of nāda (primordial sound) as the form of the Supreme. He emphasizes the importance of physical connection with Mother Earth for spiritual well-being, sharing stories of Bhagavan Rama and personal anecdotes. The talk concludes with practical instructions for connecting with the earth and a testimony from a disciple, Jayā Devī, about the blessing of being at the ashram. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An evening address on the purity of an ashram environment and holistic well-being. "This is a beautiful, beautiful place. It is full of prāṇa, very much prāṇa." "We are recovering from all oxygen issues, chemicals, and what we call the Corona." The lecturer speaks to a gathering at a large ashram, describing its pristine, chemical-free natural environment which promotes health through clean air, water, and earth. He contrasts this with the impurities and financial stresses of the modern world, advocating for a simple, spiritual life centered on meditation, community, and pure food. The talk meanders through topics including the ashram's capacity, the value of money, and the importance of natural seeds. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Gurupurnima Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Swami Shanti speaks some beautiful words about Vishwaguruji and her memories. Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuri speaks beautiful words about love and brotherhood and the meaning of Gurupurnima. Many people worked very much in the Strilky Ashram to prepare a beautiful Gurupurnima day. To welcome a newcomer with bread and salt means that he is received with great love. In this Kali Yuga, we don't know what means yes. Swami Shanti did great work to find the origin of our yoga system in the Himalayas. Vishwaguruji is for all of us. To give is very important.

A guided instructional session on the Sūrya Namaskāra (Sun Salutation) practice, integrating physical postures, cakra concentration, and mantra. "It is said that daily morning practice of Sūrya Namaskāra makes your body and self like the sun." "While performing Sūrya Namaskāra with cakra concentration, we focus on the physical location but can also become aware of the positive qualities of each cakra." An instructor at Śrīdhara Purījī Āśrama leads a comprehensive practice, beginning with detailed alignment instructions for each posture, emphasizing safety and quality of movement. The session then layers in concentration on specific cakras (like Viśuddhi at the throat and Anāhata at the heart) during the sequence, and finally integrates the practice with the silent repetition of the twelve Sūrya mantras, chanted by a companion. The teaching covers the spiritual significance of the sun and aims to unify movement, breath, and awareness. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

Swami Gyaneshwarpuri Sannyas Diksha with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vancouver, Canada. The Soul (Jiva) is bounded to our actions and reactions. It is travelling in the endless space and residing in the body for a while. We should know from where we are coming, why we are here and to where will we go. Atma (the Self) is immortal - Jivatma is the mixture of Jiva and Atma. After explaining what the term 'Self-inquiry' means, Vishwaguruji leads a short meditation.

A spiritual discourse on destiny, the subtle body, and yogic techniques. "Over about 10 or 15 years, it changes your life. We have to understand that this is the constellation. The constellation, which is connected to our palms, also changes in the foot soles." "Sometimes it happens without warning; that is kismet. So it happens, say, 'Thank you, God.'" Satguru Svāmī Madhavānandajī Bhagavān leads a teaching session, weaving together concepts of destiny (kismet), the diagnostic and spiritual significance of the palms and foot soles, and practical yogic techniques. He shares an anecdote about an elderly Austrian man who lost his wealth and social connections to illustrate the unpredictable flow of destiny. The talk also touches on subtle body practices, including a method for addressing bedwetting in children and the correct foot to step with when leaving the house based on nostril breath flow. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic