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We should see God in everything
0:00 - 0:49 (49 min)

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
Gurupurnima Blessing
0:05 - 0:12 (7 min)

A spiritual discourse on the meaning of Guru Pūrṇimā, extending into social commentary on home cooking.
"'Gu' is darkness, and 'Ru' is the light. It is that light which dispels darkness."
"In this modern world, we cannot survive; we cannot do anything without a Guru. But 'Guru' does not mean only a sādhu or a ṛṣi. It is everything that gives you knowledge: how to drive a car... how to cook."
The speaker explains the traditional meaning of Guru Pūrṇimā as the journey from darkness to light. He then expands the definition of 'Guru' to include any source of practical knowledge, using the example of cooking to argue that modern life has lost essential skills. He criticizes the trend of eating restaurant food, praises the divinity of a mother's home-cooked food, and urges all families to cook at home for health and economy.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Part 1: Yoga in Daily Life: Union, Harmony, and Self-Knowledge
0:15 - 1:32 (77 min)

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
Tratak
1:40 - 2:19 (39 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji on the topic of Hatha Yoga from Summer Yoga Camp, Vep, Hungary. Practising nauli and agnisar kriya is best in the morning. Neti, Dhauti, Bhasti, Nauli, Kapalabhati and Tratak are the six hatha yoga kriyas. Vishwaguruji explains in detail how to practice tratak.
Proudness
2:25 - 3:17 (52 min)

A spiritual discourse narrating two stories from the Ramayana about divine ego and its cure.
"Sometimes the buddhi, the intellect, can turn for a while in another direction." "Don’t think that through your help, Rāma was victorious... It was a test for you."
The speaker, Swami Avatarpuri, recounts the tale of Garuda losing devotion after rescuing Lord Rama from a snake arrow, and his healing by listening to the satsang of the crow Kakabhushundi. He then tells how Lord Rama cured Hanuman's pride by sending him on a mission to a sage, revealing countless identical rings to demonstrate the cyclical nature of divine incarnations. The talk concludes by relating these themes to the modern discovery of sacred Himalayan caves.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
You will be according to what you eat
3:25 - 4:01 (36 min)

A spiritual discourse on nourishment, habits, and holistic well-being.
"If you want to enjoy the taste, then take less into the mouth and chew it well, so the tongue and the whole mouth experience the taste."
"That is why many yogīs, many, many, they said: eat less, drink only as needed, and meditate more."
The speaker addresses an audience after a spiritual retreat, using the example of eating halušky (dumplings) to discuss the principles of mindful eating, digestion, and respect for food preparers. He expands the topic to contrast ordinary food with 'ān' (divine seed or essence), discusses forming harmonious habits, and cautions against the misuse of substances like alcohol. The talk concludes with well-wishes for the journey home and an invitation for future gatherings.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bathing in the river Alakhnanda
4:05 - 4:56 (51 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Alakhpuriji Parampara is from Satyayuga, from Shiva. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river join at Devpryag and forms Ganga. Story of Nandadevi and Tiger. Explanation of the origin of the Ganga river. For those, who wash themselves in the Ganga or the Alakhnanda all impurities will be cleaned. Don't get stuck in desires, we desire to help everyone.
The attributes of the Sun
5:00 - 6:12 (72 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Indra is the God of the rain, and today we got a blessing from him. Principles of nature are present everywhere. The source of our energy and confidence is in the vajra nadi. Chakra means cycle and connected to the Sun, Surya. The explanation of the attributes of the Sun and the fourteen worlds. Explanation of success, development, and falling down.
The value of Satsang
6:20 - 7:05 (45 min)

A spiritual discourse exploring the mantra "Hari Om" and sharing Puranic stories.
"Hari is the name of Bhagavān Viṣṇu. And Om, Om is Hari."
"72,000 years of sādhanā and one minute of satsaṅg... For one minute of satsaṅg, the whole earth raised up, and when it was 72,000 sādhanās, that was not moving."
The lecturer explains the divine essence of the "Hari Om" mantra, linking it to Vishnu and the primal sound of creation. He narrates the Puranic story of the earth's origin and the serpent Sheshanaga who supports it. The central teaching is conveyed through a parable where the sage Vishvamitra learns that one minute of true satsang (spiritual gathering) outweighs 72,000 years of solitary penance, highlighting the supreme power of devotion and community. The talk concludes with ethical exhortations for spiritual practice.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Flowing of prana and consciousness
7:10 - 8:16 (66 min)

An evening satsang on spiritual anatomy and parenting.
"It is said that the body should not be damaged for the perfection of Siddhas. All the 72,000 nerves should be very clear and clean, where the prāṇa can flow freely."
"Parents have a very, very important role in how the child grows up. That is the time when we feed information into that system."
The lecturer begins by discussing the importance of an unblemished body (akhaṇḍa) for the free flow of prāṇa, explaining the network of nāḍīs and chakras. He shares a story about a king and a wound to illustrate the principle. He then hands the floor to Guru Śaṅkarajī, who speaks on the role of parents, outlining how proper physical nourishment, positive sensory input, and the inculcation of virtues shape a child's development from infancy.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Soul is One
8:20 - 9:32 (72 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend Yoga Seminar in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. We are all like paras. We can create good qualities in others. When paras touch the iron it becomes gold. Guru is more than paras, Guru can transform the disciple into Guru. If not, either Gurudev is not right, either there is a distance between the Master and disciple. The physical body is called annamaya kosa, while the energy body is called pranamaya kosa. Water is water in each of the forms. Similarly, Soul is one.
The beauty of yoga nidra
9:40 - 10:53 (73 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We can realize the proper time of something by Jyotish and by the actual strength of our ida and pingala nadis. In the morning we should think first that we are human. It means I should not do wrong things for others. Nidra means half sleep and half awaken. There are three statuses aware sleep and dream. When you drive a car you have to be always awakened. In yoga nidra there are all three situations. We came from the earth we live in the earth and we shall go to the earth. We need a Guru to give us instructions and taking care of us if we do something wrong. Yoga is that force that consciousness that driver which leads our car which is our body.
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (3/9)
11:00 - 12:33 (93 min)

Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia, on the 27 of September
You will be according to what you eat
12:40 - 13:16 (36 min)

A spiritual discourse on nourishment, habits, and holistic well-being.
"If you want to enjoy the taste, then take less into the mouth and chew it well, so the tongue and the whole mouth experience the taste."
"That is why many yogīs, many, many, they said: eat less, drink only as needed, and meditate more."
The speaker addresses an audience after a spiritual retreat, using the example of eating halušky (dumplings) to discuss the principles of mindful eating, digestion, and respect for food preparers. He expands the topic to contrast ordinary food with 'ān' (divine seed or essence), discusses forming harmonious habits, and cautions against the misuse of substances like alcohol. The talk concludes with well-wishes for the journey home and an invitation for future gatherings.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bathing in the river Alakhnanda
13:20 - 14:11 (51 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Alakhpuriji Parampara is from Satyayuga, from Shiva. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river join at Devpryag and forms Ganga. Story of Nandadevi and Tiger. Explanation of the origin of the Ganga river. For those, who wash themselves in the Ganga or the Alakhnanda all impurities will be cleaned. Don't get stuck in desires, we desire to help everyone.
What Guru Purnima means?
14:15 - 15:05 (50 min)

A discourse on the essence of Guru Pūrṇimā and the guru-disciple tradition.
"Gurur Brahmā, Gurur Viṣṇu, Gurur Devo Maheśvara, Gurur Sākṣāt Parabrahmā."
"A true Satguru will not say, 'I am the Satguru.' The day a Satguru says that, it means he does not truly know."
The lecturer addresses a global audience on the full moon day of Guru Pūrṇimā. He explores the profound meaning of the guru, explaining how the principle of the teacher exists in many forms before describing the supreme Satguru. He shares personal instructions from his own guru, Holī Gurujī, about the duty to serve all, and discusses the life of a sannyāsī, the guru paramparā (lineage), and the symbolism of the full moon.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
There is nothing higher than the Guru
15:10 - 15:53 (43 min)

An evening satsang discourse on the supreme importance of the Guru principle.
"Who is greater than Bhagavān Rāma and Kṛṣṇa? They too must have a guru."
"Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvarāha, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma... Thus, there is nothing higher than the Guru."
The lecturer addresses a diverse spiritual gathering, expounding on the Guru's primacy over even divine incarnations like Rama and Krishna. He explains that the Guru is the formless, eternal principle and source of all knowledge, using examples from scripture, daily life, and a traditional prayer to illustrate that all progress requires a guide. The talk concludes with a preview of the next day's topic on the Guru's transformative grace.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The science of the constellation
16:00 - 16:54 (54 min)

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
Yoga is for tho whole world
16:00 - 16:43 (43 min)

A satsang discourse on yoga's global role and a specific yogic practice.
"Yoga has nothing to do with religion. Yoga is for the whole body, five. Life elements, harmonies, health, balance, concentrations, and happiness."
"Badi Khatu Pranam is not only exercise. But it is going to all the Vedas, mantras, nāmas, everything that is."
He discusses the United Nations' recognition of yoga, emphasizing its non-religious nature while acknowledging debates over practices like Aum and Surya Namaskar. The focus shifts to explaining the origin and spiritual significance of the Badi Khatu Pranam sequence, linking its 108 postures to mala beads and bodily systems. He contrasts past and modern education, advocating for concentration and criticizing over-reliance on tuition. The talk concludes with a bhajan and remarks on preserving one's mother tongue.
Filming location: Bari Khatu, Rajasthan, India
Dharma danda
16:50 - 17:33 (43 min)

A spiritual discourse on the principle of dharma and the symbolic Dharma Daṇḍa.
"If we protect dharma, if we uphold it, then dharma will protect us."
"This is the dharma daṇḍa... Because you or I can change anything, so the crown and this, then you have this in your hand. Not for your family, not for your friends, but for all."
Following a closing prayer and thanks for a retreat, a spiritual teacher delivers a talk centered on the ancient principle that dharma, when protected, protects in return. Using the allegory of a king's crown and authority, he explains that true leadership and spiritual responsibility are for the benefit of all, not oneself. He introduces the Dharma Daṇḍa (staff) as a physical symbol of this principle, recounting a story of a guru striking a king's head with the staff to emphasize that even authority must be subservient to dharma. He draws parallels to the staffs of Christian bishops and Hindu Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras, and briefly discusses Hungarian shepherd dogs as an example of protective duty, before concluding with practical retreat reminders.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Never think that you are a Guru
17:35 - 18:18 (43 min)

A satsang on the sacred practice of Kriyā and the necessity of the guru's grace.
"If I tell them, 'On the day you give up Guru Kṛpā, all sādhanā will be gone,' these people took the Kriyā and after one or two years they were gone."
"To become a disciple is not easy, not easy, not easy... we are also on that path of God, supreme, highest, and we are now walking on that path."
The lecturer addresses the gathering, emphasizing the gravity of Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna practice and the danger of undertaking it without genuine guru grace. Using metaphors of carrying a flame through a storm and walking a knife's edge, he illustrates the spiritual path's difficulty. He warns against students presuming to teach the technique, comparing it to a nurse performing heart surgery, and stresses that authentic practice comes only through the guru paramparā.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
I am one and you are all
18:25 - 19:04 (39 min)

A satsang talk on spiritual practice and community life in an ashram.
"The past is past. Even the very beginning of one second is already gone."
"And we are, as Holī Gurujī said, one in all and all in one."
The lecturer addresses a gathering in the ashram hall, blessing attendees and reflecting on the sanctity of the present moment and the holy site. He discusses the irrelevance of the past, the unity of all beings, and offers practical, often humorous advice for daily ashram life, meditation, and bodily comfort during practice. The talk blends deep spiritual principles with communal warmth and guidance for a successful stay.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Karma yoga means serving
19:10 - 19:50 (40 min)

A morning satsang on karma yoga, seva, and skillful action.
"In karma yoga, it is easier to progress further in yogic sādhana, to reach the higher consciousness of the yogī."
"Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam—yoga is skill in action. Yoga will be successful through the sādhana of karma."
Following a group practice in a meadow, the speaker addresses the assembly, describing the four groups present at the ashram. He defines karma yoga as selfless service, illustrating it with examples from Christian charity to simple daily kindnesses. A story about a disciple mistakenly moving a snail teaches that service must be skillful and informed. The talk emphasizes that seva is the foremost practice, accessible to everyone in countless ways.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Karma and destiny
19:55 - 20:48 (53 min)

A satsang featuring a personal testimony followed by a discourse on divine justice and karma.
"My life has been connected with spirituality since I was 21. At that point, my life changed a lot. I caused an accident while driving to work and ran over a person."
"It is the justice of God. When the soul goes, there are two ways: Svarga or Naraka, heaven or hell. Hell is presided over by Yama, the god of death."
A seeker named Janez shares his spiritual journey, beginning with a traumatic accident that led him to spirituality. Swāmījī then responds by giving him the spiritual name Dharmadrasa and launches into an extensive teaching on the afterlife. He describes the roles of Yamarāja (the lord of death) and Dharmarāja (the lord of righteousness) in judging souls based on their karma, emphasizing the consequences of actions like meat-eating and the importance of kindness. He illustrates these principles with stories, including one from the Mahāśivapurāṇa about Śiva protecting a devotee from Yama.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Proudness
20:55 - 21:47 (52 min)

A spiritual discourse narrating two stories from the Ramayana about divine ego and its cure.
"Sometimes the buddhi, the intellect, can turn for a while in another direction." "Don’t think that through your help, Rāma was victorious... It was a test for you."
The speaker, Swami Avatarpuri, recounts the tale of Garuda losing devotion after rescuing Lord Rama from a snake arrow, and his healing by listening to the satsang of the crow Kakabhushundi. He then tells how Lord Rama cured Hanuman's pride by sending him on a mission to a sage, revealing countless identical rings to demonstrate the cyclical nature of divine incarnations. The talk concludes by relating these themes to the modern discovery of sacred Himalayan caves.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Om Ashram
21:50 - 21:59 (9 min)

A promotional video about the Omkara Mahavira, a large-scale world peace monument and humanitarian complex under construction in Rajasthan.
"Since 1993, this structure has been under construction for the welfare of humanity, the protection of animals and nature, for teaching yoga, meditation, and philosophy."
"To bring this vision to full fruition, it needs everybody’s contribution. You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a single drop."
The video details the vision of yogi Paramahamsa Swami Maheshvarananda to build the world's largest Om symbol, which will contain 108 residential compartments. It highlights the existing, operational facets of the site including a free school and college, a hospital, and a large artificial lake for water conservation. The narrative connects this to the global activities of the "Yoga in Daily Life" system, such as tree planting and animal shelters, framing the entire project as a holistic effort for peace, health, and environmental revival. It concludes with a call for donations to complete the monument.
Filming locations: Jhadan, Rajasthan, India.
Around the world - World peace in your hands
22:00 - 22:03 (3 min)

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.
Opening Address: Yoga for World Peace and Non-Violence
22:10 - 22:17 (7 min)

An opening address for the "Yoga for World Peace and Non-Violence" International Conference in Prague.
"Yoga is not a religion. It represents the original balancing principle that promotes nonviolence and peacefulness."
"To achieve peace in the world, we must start by achieving inner peace ourselves."
A representative of the Czech Hindu Religious Society, Vishwaguru Deep Hindu Mandir, welcomes attendees and explains his organization's role in co-organizing the conference. He honors the spiritual lineage of Swami Madhavanandaji and Swami Maheshvaranandaji, detailing global humanitarian projects and drawing a direct connection between yogic principles like non-violence (ahimsa) and the universal pursuit of peace. The speech emphasizes inner peace as the foundation for world peace.
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Spiritual message of ancient India
22:25 - 23:29 (64 min)

An evening satsang discourse on the Gurukul system and spiritual traditions.
"When I was there before, about 60 years ago, at that time, yoga was very pure, spiritual, healthy, and so on."
"And now also in our, it is male or female. Also, you know that Jainas, we are all more or less the same. Sannyāsa or making trust, and also Buddha."
A speaker reflects on the spiritual purity of past eras, describing the ascetic practices of Jain monks and the origins of Buddhism. The talk transitions to the ancient Indian Gurukul system, defined as a residential school where disciples live with and learn from a master. The essence of Gurukul is presented as the living relationship between master and disciple, which provides a spiritual foundation beyond mere physical yoga practice. The importance of maintaining a positive, compassionate, and neutral mind according to yogic principles is emphasized.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Yoga is endless
23:30 - 0:13 (43 min)

A spiritual discourse on the infinite nature of yoga and the self's journey.
"Yoga is not only what we always think: exercises, prāṇāyāmas, etc. Each and every breath in our body is a yoga."
"Holy Gurujī said, 'If you want to meditate, and if you want to liberate for all, then don't, don't ask for anything.'"
Swami Avatarpuri, invoking the lineage of gurus, explores yoga as the fundamental connection present in every cell and element of the universe. He describes the soul's cyclical journey of expansion and contraction, hindered by attachment, and uses metaphors of ocean waves and government to illustrate cosmic cycles. The guidance culminates in meditation instruction, emphasizing simple breath awareness and focus on the guru within.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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