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The Light of Life and the Path to Liberation
0:15 - 1:08 (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
Practising pranayama with Vishwaguruji
1:15 - 2:13 (58 min)
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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.
The science of the constellation
2:20 - 3:14 (54 min)
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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
Outer and inner meditation
3:25 - 4:18 (53 min)
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A spiritual discourse on meditation, inner science, and the living tradition of the guru. "Meditation is within. But how? And who is really the best?" "Therefore, this science is also very good, and that is also good... So it is better that we should be neutral." Swami Ji addresses a gathering, contrasting external observation with true inner meditation. He shares a story of an old yogī with a profound indifference to the physical body to illustrate a deeper science. He discusses the upcoming Kriyā Initiation, outlining its prerequisites and daily practice, and expands on the nature of a living spiritual lineage, where every individual is part of a continuous flow of knowledge from generation to generation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We need purification
4:25 - 5:19 (54 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Vishwaguruji explains the bhajan Chaddarya Jhini Re Jhini of the saint Sri Kabirdas. We should purify ourselves. For that, we need to go through Tapasya - austerities. If we give milk to the snake it will turn into poison. If someone eats meat and you are intimate with this person, it is like you were eating. Keep yourself pure, reach the state of suddha, purity.
Understand Guru Tattva
5:25 - 6:18 (53 min)
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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 Satsang in Strilky Ahram 2021/2
6:25 - 7:14 (49 min)
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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
We all should feel Alakhpuriji's love
7:20 - 8:07 (47 min)
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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.
God is in everyone
8:15 - 8:58 (43 min)
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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
We are all in one
9:05 - 9:41 (36 min)
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A satsang featuring devotional singing and spiritual discourse. "Every time you sing this bhajan, remember what it means. All the bhajans we have are from great saints—many, many holy saints." "You know, my heart is in you, and your heart is in me, if you want. I give it to you. So that is our yoga in daily life: that we are one in all and all in one." Following a bhajan written by Mahāprabhujī, the speaker reflects on the power of devotional music from various languages and saints. The discourse expands into a contemplation of the body's energy, describing chakras as powerful points in every joint, and emphasizes care for the physical form. Themes of spiritual homecoming, unity, and the interconnectedness of all life are woven together, concluding with an affirmation of oneness. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhajans from Strilky
9:45 - 10:19 (34 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing from Sri Mahaprabhudeep Ashram.
The name of the Divine is always with us
10:25 - 10:54 (29 min)
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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
Gold and God
11:00 - 11:27 (27 min)
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An evening satsang on the universal gift of yoga, transcending divisions of school or religion. "Yoga is for good health, harmony, understanding, peace, and long life, and to be friends. This is the purpose of yoga." "It does not matter which religion, which place, anywhere. Only human. If one is human, that is all." A spiritual teacher addresses a global audience, emphasizing yoga as a divine tool for health, happiness, and harmony meant for all humanity. He recounts a parable about the introduction of gold and money, contrasting a past era of simple, reciprocal giving with modern complexity and attachment. The core message is that yoga, given by God, is a unifying practice beyond any sectarian or material divisions. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Unselfish Work
11:35 - 12:01 (26 min)
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A satsang discourse on karma yoga, selfless service, and the four aims of life. "Sometimes, when we engage in seva, work, and karma yoga, we think, 'I am doing this. If I were not here, who would do it?'" "Swāmījī says, 'The greatest sin is to waste time. Use it or lose it.'" The speaker shares a parable from Swāmījī about a dog who mistakenly believes it is pulling a cart, illustrating the illusion of self-importance in service. The talk emphasizes performing niṣkāma karma (selfless action) as a privilege and explores the four Puruṣārthas (dharma, artha, kāma, mokṣa) as life goals attainable only through dedicated effort and Guru's grace, referencing teachings and bhajans from saints like Ācāla Rāmajī. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We all should get oneness
12:05 - 12:21 (16 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the language of oneness and silence during Guru Purnima. "The best language is when people from many countries, each with their own language, suddenly all understand." "Silent means oneness." A spiritual teacher addresses an international satsang on Guru Purnima, exploring how true communication and unity transcend spoken language. He discusses understanding through sound, vibration, and silence, using examples like music and opera, and contrasts the noisy chaos of worldly festivals with the profound, unifying silence of spiritual gathering. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Gurupurnima Satsang in Strilky Ashram 2021
12:25 - 13:33 (68 min)
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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.
We all should get oneness
13:40 - 13:56 (16 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the language of oneness and silence during Guru Purnima. "The best language is when people from many countries, each with their own language, suddenly all understand." "Silent means oneness." A spiritual teacher addresses an international satsang on Guru Purnima, exploring how true communication and unity transcend spoken language. He discusses understanding through sound, vibration, and silence, using examples like music and opera, and contrasts the noisy chaos of worldly festivals with the profound, unifying silence of spiritual gathering. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Part 1: Iyengar Yoga During Pregnancy: A Synthesis of Tradition and Experience
14:00 - 15:42 (102 min)
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A lecture on applying Iyengar Yoga to pregnancy, blending scientific and experiential perspectives. "Yoga is one, like God is one; different people call it by different names. There is nothing like Iyengar Yoga." "Āsanas are descriptions, not prescriptions... the practice must be partly individualized within that framework under the guidance of an experienced teacher." Dr. Rajiv Mehta, a scientist and longtime Iyengar student, explains the methodology's use of props for precision and safety. She details how tailored yoga can address pregnancy's physical and emotional challenges—like back pain, stress, and hormonal changes—by strengthening the body, calming the mind, and preparing for delivery, while strongly emphasizing the need for expert guidance and collaboration with modern medicine. Filming location: Delhi, India
Bhajo re Manva
15:45 - 16:03 (18 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Singing bhajans.
Vajra nadi is the basis of our life
16:00 - 17:00 (60 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. If we keep our vajra nadi healthy, our body will be strong to live a healthy, long and peaceful life. It helps to understand many things in our body and in the world also. To worship any holy person we touch their toes. Tilak has 3 parts and colours on the forehead: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It gives you energy and saves you from negativity. Practising ashwini mudra, AUM chanting and bhramari pranayama.
Vegetarian cooking lesson 5
16:05 - 16:46 (41 min)
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A Falahārī cooking class at a Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar. "Falahārī nutrition does not involve much cooking; everything is already perfect as it grows." "Becoming a vegetarian is one of the greatest gifts for me through Yoga in Daily Life, inspired by Swāmījī." Erna Buchinger (Annapurna) from Austria leads a class on preparing a raw and living foods menu. She demonstrates making a vegetable soup, a cabbage and herb sabjī, an olive herb pesto, a salad, and an unbaked apple cake with vanilla sauce. Throughout, she explains the principles and personal benefits of the Falahārī diet, emphasizing the vitality of raw fruits and vegetables, the importance of listening to one's body, and her inspiration from vegetarianism. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
People are good everywhere in the world
16:45 - 17:47 (62 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We have an international organization and very many ver very good and friendly people we are. But one drop of lemon can destroy the whole cup of milk. The story of Vishwaguruji and a Czechoslovakian ambassador and his family to take a trip in Algeria and their adventures there. We should respect everybody and every different culture. For long years we have got very much knowledge and spirituality through our yoga life. We have many great Swamis and many spiritually developed people. The story of Swami Hridayakamal in Fiji and in other countries. We should become free from attachment. Many people is born in different countries from their origin but it is good because in the end we also go to one place.
God is in everyone
17:55 - 18:38 (43 min)
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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
Feel the energy of Mother Earth
18:45 - 19:45 (60 min)
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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
Practising pranayama with Vishwaguruji
19:50 - 20:48 (58 min)
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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.
Practising kryja technic with Vishwaguruji
20:55 - 21:53 (58 min)
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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.
Around the world - Pranayama practice from Mexico City
22:00 - 22:31 (31 min)
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Pranayama practice.
We should see God in everything
22:35 - 23:24 (49 min)
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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
Suffering makes us strong
23:30 - 0:02 (32 min)
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A spiritual discourse on suffering and divine incarnation, referencing Krishna and Jesus. "In very hard times... those who are whole, suffering will be very strong. That means they are coming very solid, strong." "Many sādhus, munis... all were suffering. Why are they suffering? They are taking from others our heart, our pain." An unnamed speaker reflects on the universal nature of suffering in Kali Yuga, asserting that even divine incarnations like Krishna and Jesus endured great pain to absorb the suffering of humanity. The talk includes a personal anecdote about a lonely old man met in Austria, illustrating the impermanence of worldly success and the inevitability of suffering. The themes of divine descent, the purpose of hardship, and the transient nature of the material world are explored in a contemplative, narrative style. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Sound can guide us
23:35 - 0:31 (56 min)
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A spiritual discourse on Nāda Yoga, the path of sacred sound, using stories and analogies. "Who does not understand, then it’s okay—it is some kind of noise. But who can understand? And nāda—only when your heart awakens." "An instrument is holy. You should very gently, with respect and with love, take care. Any instrument of music is holy, gentle, pure, of quality, and it has sound." The speaker explains the profound spiritual significance of sound (nāda) and musical resonance (rāga), contrasting it with mere noise. Through humorous anecdotes—like musicians misunderstood by villagers and a farmer terrified by a sitar—he emphasizes that true understanding requires a refined heart and dedicated practice. He discusses the sanctity of instruments, the necessity of daily practice and prayer to Goddess Saraswati, and how the inner sound leads to higher consciousness, connecting these principles to vocal practice and bodily awareness. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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