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Gurupurnima Satsang in Strilky Ahram 2021/2
0:00 - 0:49 (49 min)

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
Meaning of Satguru
0:00 - 0:45 (45 min)

A discourse on the spiritual lineage of the Satguru.
"A Satguru does not die; his blessings and energy remain. Only the mortal body is gone, and that is why he is a Satguru."
"Liberation will come only if you follow the spiritual lineage."
The lecturer delivers an evening satsang on the nature of the guru-disciple tradition. He explains the cosmic origins of the Guru Tattva from Shiva, distinguishes between a living Guru and a Satguru who has entered Mahāsamādhi, and emphasizes the critical importance of following an authentic paramparā for spiritual progress. The talk includes references to Sikh tradition, the Bhagavad Gītā, and concludes with a reminder to observe the upcoming Mahāsamādhi anniversary of Satguru Swāmī Madhavānandajī.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Governing The Spiritual Light
0:50 - 1:34 (44 min)

A spiritual discourse on awakening the senses and the supreme value of satsaṅg.
"O my friends, wake up, the dawn has risen. It means the dawn of the Gurudev’s satsaṅg, the dawn of the Gurudev’s wisdom."
"In this Kali Yuga, to come to heaven is easier... But satsaṅg is durlabh, most rare."
Swami Avatarpuri unpacks the bhajan Saheliyā Sūtī Jagāye, explaining that the call to awaken is for our senses and thoughts sleeping in ignorance. He describes satsaṅg as the divine dawn that opens the heart's locks, destroys karma, and is more precious than any heavenly realm or worldly wealth, contrasting it with negative company (kusaṅga).
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Glory Of Gurudev
1:35 - 2:22 (47 min)

Satsang from Vienna. On occasion of Gurupurnima celebration, Guru Stuti and Swast vachan mantras are chanted. All the mantras of Swasti vachan pray for the well being of the world and exhort that peace should prevail upon the earth and the Universe. Guru Stuti is a hymn, addressed to Divinity, to the divine teacher. Gurupurnima is that tradition since Vedic times, for honoring, praising and welcoming the spiritual teacher, highlighting on that day the devotion and thankfulness to the Guru.
The Soul and the Guru
2:30 - 3:13 (43 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Cherkasy Ashram, Ukraine. We have many duties in the world. It's important to give the children culture and a good education. They should not go into bad society, they should become wise. One day the soul will leave behind the physical body. The karma and destiny will go with us. We are searching for the Master today. You can learn from different masters but can have only one Guru. Do not expect miracles.
Love is life
3:20 - 4:00 (40 min)

Satsang from Vep, Hungary
Guru Mahima
4:05 - 4:40 (35 min)

Satsang on the occasion of Gurupurnima in Jadan, India given by His Holiness Sri Swami Madhavananda Puriji.
Do not change your Gurudev
4:45 - 5:17 (32 min)

An evening satsang on the necessity of the Guru's grace for liberation.
"Ultimately, the door is opened by the Satguru Dev. It does not matter what you do... But finally, what arrives is solely the Guru's grace: Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam."
"Therefore, it is said, 'Mokṣa Mūlam Guru Kṛpā.'... if you want to attain mokṣa... then surrender to only the one."
A spiritual teacher delivers a discourse emphasizing that all spiritual practices are secondary to the Guru's grace for achieving liberation. Using stories of Krishna, Paramahaṁsa Rāmakṛṣṇa, and the saint Mīrā Bāī, he illustrates the need for complete surrender to one's master, like a child to a parent, as the sole path to true knowledge and mokṣa.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bathing in the river Alakhnanda
5:25 - 6:16 (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.
Flowing of prana and consciousness
6:20 - 7:26 (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
Spiritual message of ancient India
7:30 - 8:34 (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
Only Guru can change our destiny
8:40 - 9:34 (54 min)

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.
The attributes of the Sun
9:40 - 10:52 (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.
Yoga in Daily Life - exercise program
11:00 - 12:29 (89 min)

Morning Yoga exercise according to system Yoga in Daily Life from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic.
God is within us
12:30 - 12:59 (29 min)

Morning satsang with Vishaguruji from Rijeka, Croatia. Karma yoga is the best yoga. How should we begin our day? Live happy healthy. Feel that I am a human so I don't harm any creatures. We search for God everywhere but we never look within ourselves. We should do our yoga practice regularly day by day. Vajra nadi is the base of our life. Practising bhramari pranayama.
Candle meditation - Tratak
13:00 - 13:18 (18 min)

Candle meditation - Tratak. A very effective technique for stress release and improving the eye sight. Specially for the people spending a lot of time in the front of the computer. With explanation and practice. Recorded on 18th May 2010 in Vienna, Austria.
What Guru Purnima means?
13:25 - 14:15 (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
Instructions for successful kriyja anusthan
14:20 - 14:53 (33 min)

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
Proudness
15:00 - 15:52 (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
We should help
15:55 - 16:40 (45 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. We, humans, learned a lot but we are not immortal. Rakshasas have so much power and they would like to be immortal. Atma is immortal and can reside in the Brahmaloka, but the physical body will dissolve again. We are meditating in our minds. Some doing puja and worshipping God because of fear, or because of some interest. With prayer, we can balance human powers. Ashram means: come and be here. It is for all, we should help, help, and help. Let's come to the supreme consciousness within.
People are good everywhere in the world
16:00 - 17:02 (62 min)

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.
The door of the Guru
16:45 - 17:31 (46 min)

An evening satsang on universal compassion, the Guru's grace, and the nature of the soul.
"First one should give. But give what? Not money, prosperity, or position, but one essential thing: food to the hungry."
"Without the Guru's grace, you will fall into the cycle of 8.4 million [life forms]. After death, you may come back to this world."
Swami Maheshwarananda addresses practitioners, emphasizing selfless service by feeding all living beings. He illustrates this with the practices of Sikh Gurudwaras and other charitable organizations, advocating for unconditional compassion beyond religious boundaries. The discourse then turns to spiritual philosophy, describing the soul's solitary journey at death and the imperative to seek refuge in the Satguru to break the cycle of rebirth.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The value of Satsang
17:35 - 18:20 (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
Vegetarian food is good for prevention against covid
18:25 - 19:11 (46 min)

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
Every drop will merge with the ocean
19:15 - 20:02 (47 min)

A spiritual discourse weaving ancient parables with personal reminiscences and teachings on humility and unity.
"God Rāma was sitting and watching everyone work... They said to him, 'Bhagavān Rām, you should not place stones below. If you do, then everybody will go deep into the water. Please, Rāma, you sit down, otherwise we all will sink.'"
"Holi Gurujī said: 'So world in all and all in one.'"
The speaker narrates the story of Lord Rama and the squirrel from the Ramayana to illustrate divine humility and the value of every devotee's effort. He seamlessly transitions to personal memories of his guru, Holī Gurujī, at the ashram, emphasizing the lasting spiritual power of holy places and saints. The talk expands into universal themes, referencing Jesus and the Mahabharata, to counsel against religious possessiveness and to advocate for a humble, kind, and unified approach to spiritual life, seeing the divine in all.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
I am one and you are all
20:10 - 20:49 (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
Om Ashram
20:50 - 20:59 (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.
A Student's Gratitude and Svāmījī's Discourse on the Pandemic
21:00 - 21:58 (58 min)

A student's expression of gratitude followed by Svāmījī's discourse on the pandemic and spiritual life.
"It is a great blessing to be a student of Svāmījī. It gives us a different perspective on life, allowing us to cope with circumstances better."
"O human, when we rise and open our eyes, we should say, I am human, I am human. Just one word and it immediately enters our thoughts, our feelings, our hearts."
A student shares heartfelt thanks for the guidance received during the pandemic, highlighting the power of mantra and a stable practice. Svāmījī then addresses the gathering, offering a wide-ranging spiritual perspective on the global crisis. He discusses the pandemic's causes, including collective karma and lifestyle, emphasizes the importance of prayer and the Yoga in Daily Life practice for health, and concludes with teachings on self-realization and meditation.
Filming location: Austria
There is nothing higher than the Guru
22:05 - 22:48 (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
Our children are very spiritual
22:55 - 23:48 (53 min)

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.
The Sound Of Creation
23:55 - 0:45 (50 min)

Swamiji's World peace tour, Wellington, NZ. All creation in the whole Universe took place through vibration. The form of the Supreme is sound. It is the vibration which awoke the consciousness in the Universe. It is that resonance which brought conscious and matter, cosmic conscious and divine Shakti together. The elements were created through sound and manifestation took place. Through sound are we existing. Our body and every organ has its own sound. It is the sound of the Self. So Ham, I am that - that I am. It means the presence of the Supreme. I am the light of that God and that God is in me as the light, I am in Him as light and there is no duality. A meditation, guided by Swamiji, is the practical part of the program.
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