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A spiritual discourse following bhajans for Guru Pūrṇimā. "If you have no time for practicing yoga or anything, then it means you also have no time for eating." "God knows everything: when, how, and where He is acting. So do not be proud of yourself." A speaker addresses a gathering, reflecting on the recent bhajans and the attendees' spiritual practice (anuṣṭhāna). The talk emphasizes the necessity of sādhanā, comparing it to the essential need for food, and explores themes of divine grace, humility, and the interconnectedness of all life. Using analogies of rain, a water well, and a caged parrot, the speaker advises constant prayer, mantra repetition, and cultivating goodwill for all creatures to ultimately realize oneness. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Lecture from Vep, Hungary, 2001

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We should eat less not to be too sleepy. Many people sleep during kryja anusthan meditation. If you eat less your life will be longer and you will be more healthy. Many things changed in the education of children. In the beginning, many people went to yoga in Chechoslovakia. Slowly the whole Yoga in Daily Life system built. Before marrying boys and girls have to eat very sattvic meals to purify her body. Parents should educate their children about spirituality. Young couples would see Jyotish to decide in which constellation would be married. Humans shouldn't kill at all. Up to now, very many people became vegetarian in Europe also. Practising sarva hita asanas and ptanayama.

A closing address and spiritual discourse following a week-long yoga seminar. "In our Yoga in Daily Life, everyone is like brothers and sisters, a family... We are all from this Earth." "Spirituality is purity, kindness, humbleness, ahiṃsā, and respect... Walk on your own path, the path of our tradition." The lecturer addresses participants at the conclusion of a seminar at Mahaprabhuji Deep Ashram. He expresses gratitude for the disciplined and loving community effort, defines spirituality as living virtues, and encourages carrying these principles into daily life and local engagement. He concludes with teachings from the Kākabhatī, emphasizing the importance of a guru, inner energy, and devotion. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

"Above neither politics nor this religion, which is also politics. Religion is not spiritual. If that is, then humanity is the highest." "My son, I don’t need anything from you... I remember when you were born, I was with you. And when I will pass away, my son, you should be with me." He emphasizes heart-centered consciousness, family bonds, and being present for loved ones at life's end, concluding with an invitation for others to share their stories. 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.

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

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

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

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

An evening satsang on the sacred junction time of Sandhyā. "At this time of Sandhyā, one should never entertain any kind of negative thoughts, negative thinking, or anything negative." "God said, 'No. I give freedom, and my door is completely open, wide open. Everyone can come... But Sandhyā, and early morning Pūjā—there you come to me all the times.'" He discusses the different duties and freedoms of householders and renunciates (sādhus), warns against spiritual ego, and shares a story about a hunter's transformation in the Brazilian rainforest to illustrate humanity's impact on nature. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Practicing of the system "Yoga in Daily Life", Level 3 - Part 1, in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India on 27th of October 2009.

A closing address and spiritual discourse following a week-long yoga seminar. "In our Yoga in Daily Life, everyone is like brothers and sisters, a family... We are all from this Earth." "Spirituality is purity, kindness, humbleness, ahiṃsā, and respect... Walk on your own path, the path of our tradition." The lecturer addresses participants at the conclusion of a seminar at Mahaprabhuji Deep Ashram. He expresses gratitude for the disciplined and loving community effort, defines spirituality as living virtues, and encourages carrying these principles into daily life and local engagement. He concludes with teachings from the Kākabhatī, emphasizing the importance of a guru, inner energy, and devotion. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We should eat less not to be too sleepy. Many people sleep during kryja anusthan meditation. If you eat less your life will be longer and you will be more healthy. Many things changed in the education of children. In the beginning, many people went to yoga in Chechoslovakia. Slowly the whole Yoga in Daily Life system built. Before marrying boys and girls have to eat very sattvic meals to purify her body. Parents should educate their children about spirituality. Young couples would see Jyotish to decide in which constellation would be married. Humans shouldn't kill at all. Up to now, very many people became vegetarian in Europe also. Practising sarva hita asanas and ptanayama.

Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. When you are angry, greedy and jealous it touches the Manipur chakra, and heat rises up. The words of the master help us to overcome some psychological conditions. It is very important to keep the four principles: proper behaviour, a good way of thinking, proper diet, and good actions.

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

A spiritual discourse on the primordial sound and the nature of reality. "Our sādhanā, which we have been doing for many, many years already... But it is said that knowledge, learning, is endless." "And that is the formless, supreme Brahman. And in that, there is the first nod, the sound." Swami Madhavanji delivers a satsang on the concept of Nādarūpa Parabrahma, the Supreme as sound. He explores the origins of creation from primordial sound and space, using metaphors like the endless circle and zero to describe the formless Brahman. The talk weaves through themes of consciousness (Chetan), the five sheaths (kośas), the elements, and the vital principle of prāṇa, concluding with a discussion on the rare practice of yoga nidrā. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A welcome address and spiritual discourse to devotees from Croatia. "You have come here to Slovenia. My God, you can see how far you have journeyed." "Holy Gurujī said that one disciple goes… 'Then bring prasāda.' ...'Bring the lion and put it in front of me, living.'" Swami Madhavananda welcomes a group from Croatia to a newly renovated ashram center in Slovenia, expressing joy at their arrival despite pandemic restrictions. He shares parables about the guru-disciple relationship, including a story of a disciple tasked with bringing a lion as an offering, to illustrate devotion and spiritual strength. The talk emphasizes love transcending distance and the collective effort in building a spiritual community. Filming location: Slovenia

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 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

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

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.

A dialogue between two vegetarian athletes about diet, discipline, and performance. "The distrust was great. I wasn't 100% sure whether it would affect my development. Specifically, I have been practicing bodybuilding for the past 17 years." "In our race, we do not have such results... we all do it for ourselves, for our own pleasure, for our own enjoyment, for pushing the boundaries." Hanuman Purī, a bodybuilder, and Govind Purī, a yoga instructor and Ironman triathlete, discuss their journeys to vegetarianism—one through yoga and ethics, the other initially for athletic performance. They detail the practical challenges of plant-based nutrition for sports, addressing protein sourcing, meal timing, and the mental discipline required, while debunking myths about meat being essential for strength or muscle development. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

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

An evening satsang addressing spiritual practice and the announcement of a disciple's passing. "Day by day, more and more people are developing their yoga practice." "This means the time has come for people to return to their heart, and not to seek outside." Swami Maheshvarananda addresses the global Yoga in Daily Life community, observing the growth of holistic practice and a turn toward compassion and vegetarianism. He reflects on the Kali Yuga, the omnipresence of the divine, and the eternal journey of the soul, sharing a prayer from Mahaprabhuji. The session becomes a tribute with the announcement of the passing of his longtime disciple Krishnanand of Hungary, reading a eulogy from the family and recounting the disciple's foundational service to the organization. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic