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A spiritual discourse on the presence of hidden sages and the nature of true spirituality. "Often, at the Kumbh Melā, great sādhus speak of certain saints. Perhaps some are there at the Melā, or perhaps they are deep in the great Himalayas. They do not wish to come to us, yet they know everything." "Holī Gurujī said, 'One in all and all in one.' ... if one from one religion criticizes others, then this is not a true recipient, not a spiritual person." Swami Ji addresses the assembly, describing the great, invisible ṛṣis (sages) who protect humanity from hidden places like Himalayan glaciers. He emphasizes universal oneness, warning that criticizing others reveals one's own negativity, and shares a parable about a guru repeatedly saving a scorpion to illustrate maintaining one's compassionate nature regardless of others' actions. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A lecture on the science of Kundalini yoga, consciousness, and world peace. "Yoga is a balancing principle that harmonizes our body, mind, consciousness, emotions, and intellect." "The most terrible tragedy that can befall a human is to die without God-realization. But God-realization cannot take place unless you realize yourself." Swami Maheshwarananda delivers an extensive discourse, beginning with the cosmic origins of yoga and the nature of consciousness. He explains the human energy system, including the 72,000 nadis and eight main chakras, and leads a brief practical demonstration to awaken energy in the palms. The talk covers karma, destiny, the goal of liberation, and concludes with a call for religious tolerance and global harmony, announcing a film from the United Nations. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

An opening address for a Yoga in Daily Life seminar on holistic well-being. "Those who practice Yoga in Daily Life, whether in Europe, America, Australia, or anywhere in the world, were not affected by COVID that much." "If we could learn to follow the moon, then we can control ourselves. There is that which will be and that which will not be, and that is known only through Jyotiṣa." Swami Avatarpuri Ji Maharaj welcomes attendees to the annual gathering at the ashram, reflecting on the challenges of recent years. He discusses the foundational role of Jyotiṣa (Vedic astrology) in understanding health and life events, including marriage compatibility. The talk expands into a holistic view of yoga, covering physical exercise, personalized practice, proper nourishment, and the integration of different medical systems like Āyurveda and allopathy. He offers practical advice for the seminar, such as moderating food intake and practicing prāṇāyāma to maintain energy, and outlines plans for incorporating new elements into the Bārikhāṭu Praṇām practice. Filming location: Bari Khatu, Rajasthan, India

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

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Children are very disciplined during the programs because their parents educated them towards spirituality. Vishwaguruji teaches many generations of yoga people. Sri Devpuriji appeared in some places at the same time. Holiguruji told many stories to Visheówaguruji in his childhood about Devpuriji and Mahaprabuji. Vishwaguruji realized the prediction of Devpuriji. We don't know where the seed will grow. Reading holy books every day new knowledge comes. The story of an Indian man who issued a newspaper in India and travelled with Viwshwaguruji in Europe. Knowledge takes the human healthy and happy. We should give further the knowledge of our forefathers to our children. The first university was in India. There were very many books but Muslims burnt them. God gives eating everybody in the world. Little more information about the first university in the world was in India.

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Karma is only one. Karma is only there if we give seva. The story of Ravana his daughter and her husband. With negative speaking, we get double of negative karma of the other person. Destiny is coming from karma. We can't change our destiny but Guru can change it. Our destiny is written in our palms and in our soles.

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

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.

An evening satsang with announcements and a discussion on vegetarianism supported by medical research. "Tomorrow will be nearly the fourth day. So, I was thinking of giving you half a day for free." "Anyone of you or somebody else who would like to control it, so please just go on the internet and type 'British Medical Journal'... 'Plant-Based Diet, Pescetarian Diet and COVID-19 Severity'." Swami Ji addresses the retreat participants, announcing a half-day break for a forest walk and reflecting on the day's practice. He then introduces a guest, Dr. Nemrud Bujakaya, who presents a major study linking plant-based diets to reduced COVID-19 severity. Dr. Vera and another doctor contribute further details and context, leading Swami Ji to conclude with a strong affirmation of vegetarianism as integral to yoga practice. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 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.

Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia on the 26th of September

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

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

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

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

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. Karma is only one. Karma is only there if we give seva. The story of Ravana his daughter and her husband. With negative speaking, we get double of negative karma of the other person. Destiny is coming from karma. We can't change our destiny but Guru can change it. Our destiny is written in our palms and in our soles.

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

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Children are very disciplined during the programs because their parents educated them towards spirituality. Vishwaguruji teaches many generations of yoga people. Sri Devpuriji appeared in some places at the same time. Holiguruji told many stories to Visheówaguruji in his childhood about Devpuriji and Mahaprabuji. Vishwaguruji realized the prediction of Devpuriji. We don't know where the seed will grow. Reading holy books every day new knowledge comes. The story of an Indian man who issued a newspaper in India and travelled with Viwshwaguruji in Europe. Knowledge takes the human healthy and happy. We should give further the knowledge of our forefathers to our children. The first university was in India. There were very many books but Muslims burnt them. God gives eating everybody in the world. Little more information about the first university in the world was in India.

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.

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

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

A Czech parliamentarian delivers a message of peace at a conference, drawing on spiritual and historical themes. "There is only one God, the universal God, only one religion, humanity, and only one nation, humankind." "Peace among nations is dependent on peace in human beings." The speaker, a member of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND), opens by quoting from Swamiji's Yoga in Daily Life. He shares an observation of harmony at Prague's Christmas market as a model for the world, then outlines diplomatic efforts for nuclear disarmament and addresses global conflicts. He conveys greetings from the Czech Prime Minister and concludes by thanking those who seek inner peace through yoga. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

A keynote address on non-violence, patience, and peace at a World Peace Council conference. "Wrong means will always fetch wrong ends. We must understand the basic fundamental: it is the means which become the ends." "Happiness is a peaceful state of mind. If you have a peaceful mind, you live in the present, and when you live in the present, you are happy." Swapnil Kothari, a teacher from India, delivers a speech exploring non-violence as a conscious philosophy, not just a default position. He argues for the primacy of ethical means over ends, asserting that violence breeds violence while non-violence breeds compassion and inner peace. He uses personal anecdotes, historical references, and a humorous story about marital patience to illustrate the stamina required for this path. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic

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

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