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Practicing with Vishwaguruji
0:00 - 0:46 (46 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
The Endless Glory of the Rāmāyaṇa
0:15 - 1:06 (51 min)

A discourse on the glory of the Rāmāyaṇa and the sacred city of Ayodhyā.
"The glory of God is Ānanda, endless. There is never an end to God’s glory."
"In those hearts where God is known, that heart is a temple. Otherwise, it is a cave of the Rakṣasas, or a grave."
The speaker expounds on the infinite, joyful nature of the Rāmāyaṇa's wisdom, explaining its transmission from Lord Śiva to Pārvatī and then through Tulsīdās. He describes the divine qualities of Lord Rāma, the holiness of Ayodhyā and the Sarayū River, and emphasizes remembering God in all circumstances. The talk connects devotion to environmental reverence and concludes with the liberating power of the sacred land.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Educate your children spiritualy
1:10 - 2:36 (86 min)

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 Gathering of Hearts
2:40 - 4:05 (85 min)

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
Vegetarian food is good for prevention against covid
4:10 - 4:56 (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
A Gathering of Hearts
5:00 - 6:25 (85 min)

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
The beauty of yoga nidra
6:30 - 7:43 (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.
How did yoga begin in Czechoslovakia?
7:50 - 8:21 (31 min)

A spiritual teacher shares memories and reflections on introducing yoga and bhajans to Czechoslovakia during the communist era.
"Concentrate not only on the sound; you know what it means. Because if we know exactly what it means, then we have in our heart, in our brain, in our mind, it is the reality."
"They said that our workers should be healthy again thanks to yoga. But what you are singing, something we don’t understand, this is not yoga. I said, yes, it is called sound yoga."
Swami Avatarpuri recounts his early experiences teaching yoga and leading bhajan sessions in Czechoslovakia, emphasizing the importance of understanding the devotional songs' meaning. He narrates anecdotes about winter travels, friendly police interactions, and the three rules given to him: not to deal with money/gold, religion, or politics. A disciple interjects to recall the first seminar at the Kopná chalet, noting its spiritual history.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The ways of Purification
8:25 - 9:28 (63 min)

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Chanting and explanation of the mantra OM Namo Sri Prabhu Deepa Narayan. We came from Mother, from the earth and we will go again. The whole Earth is like the Mother. Where is water, there is a God. The argument between Holy Guruji and the King about eating meat. Pranayama and Kriya is a way of purification like we are singing Mantras or Bhajans.
Sleeping and Yoga Nidra
9:35 - 10:55 (80 min)

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing. Explanation of the role of sleep in our life. In yoganidra, you have to learn. Yoganidra should be led by the teacher with eyes open. Deep water is good, but we can't live in it. Life needs water but water can be dangerous. Inner control of five koshas is important.
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 2
11:00 - 12:04 (64 min)

A guided morning yoga class from the Yoga in Daily Life system.
"Relax your whole body from the toes to the top of the head and from the top of the head to the toes."
"Prepare yourself for practicing prāṇāyāma, the breath technique... Breathe twenty times only through your left nostril."
An instructor leads a comprehensive session from the Om Vishwadeep Gurukul ashram. The practice begins with deep relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, followed by a series of gentle stretches, spinal twists, and core exercises like Pavanamuktāsana, all coordinated with conscious breathing. The class transitions to seated postures for spinal extension and flexion, concludes with guided relaxation and a round of Nāḍī Śodhana prāṇāyāma, and ends with a closing mantra.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Guru gives us the good path
12:10 - 12:48 (38 min)

A spiritual discourse on navigating the Kali Yuga and following the guru's path.
"Śiva is balancing. Śiva is giving blessings and controlling everything for all: the ṛṣis, the yogīs, the spiritual ones, and also others, what we call rākṣasas."
"We give you the path, but you have to go. Sometimes one wants to work on something, and then you go to the other side. You are learning something halfway, and then you go to the other side. That is your problem."
The lecturer addresses a global audience, speaking outdoors as rain falls. He discusses the transition from Kali Yuga to Satya Yuga, the balancing role of Śiva, and the importance of steadfastly following one's spiritual path and guru. Using analogies of a traveler asking for directions and a mother's love for her child, he cautions against inconsistently seeking different gurus and emphasizes deepening practice beyond physical yoga. The talk also touches on the sciences of karma and jyotiṣ.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Instructions for mantra practicing
12:55 - 13:52 (57 min)

A spiritual seminar on the guru-disciple relationship and spiritual practice.
"Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam—the Gurudeva's blessings. And śiṣya kī ānanda maṅgalam. The disciples have happiness, joy."
"When we get mantra, guru mantra, then you should have that cloth. We are also going through the mantra. Then it means you have already taken your seat."
A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, expounding on the principle that the guru's grace is everything and the disciple's state is one of auspicious joy. He discusses the nature of a true guru, the importance of the guru lineage (paramparā), and the correct use of a personal meditation seat (āsana). He shares a story about two disciples to illustrate the importance of following a guru's instructions without mental attachment, and concludes with practical advice for daily practice.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Educate your children spiritualy
14:00 - 15:26 (86 min)

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.
The Path of the Pilot: Mastering the Inner Aeroplane
15:30 - 16:22 (52 min)

A spiritual discourse using the metaphor of a pilot to discuss self-mastery and inner power.
"The pilot knows what is happening, yet he remains peaceful. When they all land in the same place, they are happy again."
"Therefore, how we are sitting here is not possible; it is not easy. Power, inner power."
The lecturer leads a satsang, explaining that the individual is the pilot of the body's "aeroplane." He discusses the need to control the mind and nervous system (Vajranāḍī), shares stories about disciples undergoing surgery without anesthesia through yogic focus, and describes witnessing fire-walking rituals to illustrate the power of mantra and sādhanā.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Keep your inner temple clean
17:05 - 17:42 (37 min)

An evening satsang on viewing the human body as a divine temple.
"Therefore, we humans are the temple of God. We should keep that temple very clean, beautiful, and shining."
"And in our temple, God is seated. So do not go elsewhere. God said, 'I am in you.'"
The lecturer addresses the global Yoga and Daily Life community, explaining that the physical body is the primary temple housing the soul and divinity. He emphasizes maintaining purity through morning rituals, diet, and thought, and shares practical tips like applying oils to the navel and nostrils for well-being. The talk concludes with prayers and chants to Gurudev.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Every drop will merge with the ocean
17:50 - 18:37 (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
Who am I?
18:45 - 19:33 (48 min)

A spiritual discourse on the breath of life, the limits of the body, and destiny.
"Our breath is day and night equally, and it is written how many breaths we will have; then it is finished."
"Even God cannot prolong. That’s it."
The lecturer leads a satsang, exploring the relationship between breath, life, and a predetermined lifespan. He explains that while practices like yoga and prāṇāyāma can make life more comfortable, the ultimate duration is preordained. He illustrates this with an ancient story about a ṛṣi who repeatedly postpones his death to study the Vedas, only to be shown the futility of his endeavor by Dharmarāja. The talk weaves in reflections on the five elements, anecdotes about Czech yogis, and the spiritual nature of the region.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Follow the path faithfully
19:40 - 20:17 (37 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. During last year people could practise yoga individually. Meditation without mala and mantra is not good. We should follow our path. There are many paths but all comes together. Every creature have a path and they know that God has given them everything. Our yoga path is very clear. God gave everything to humans but we lost it. God is sitting in us. We should become one with God. We are human but we completely confused and don't know clearly our path. Mantra is very important which is always with us and show our path
Vegetarian food is good for prevention against covid
20:25 - 21:11 (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
You will be according to what you eat
21:15 - 21:51 (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
Around the world - Mataji's experiences with Holy Guruji and Swamiji
22:00 - 22:48 (48 min)

A devotee recounts her spiritual journey, from a divine call to finding her Guru.
"I turned to my right side, and I could see Śrī Kṛṣṇa in my heart, holding a small bowl... and asking for kheer." "He looked into my eyes and said, 'You are looking for a true guru, haven’t you?'"
Rukhswani, an Indian woman living in New Zealand, describes a 1992 vision of Lord Krishna compelling her to make a milk pudding, which leads her to a satsang with Swāmī Śrī Māheśvarañjī. She expresses her search for a true guru and later travels to India, where she meets Holy Gurujī, receives mantra-dīkṣā, and undertakes translation work for him. She shares stories of divine grace, obedience, and her profound emotional connection to her Guru over subsequent years.
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Instructions for successful kriyja anusthan
22:55 - 23:28 (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
Live as a Yogi
23:35 - 0:11 (36 min)

A global address on adopting a yogic lifestyle for health and longevity.
"Paradoxically, the more doctors there are, the more people seem to fall ill."
"The best medicine is often found in our grandmothers' kitchens. This means we humans must return to a natural way."
A spiritual teacher speaks to a worldwide audience, advocating for a return to natural living as an antidote to modern disease. He critiques contemporary eating habits, over-reliance on chemical medicine, and the loss of traditional daily rhythms, emphasizing that the body itself is one's primary religion. He calls on all listeners, regardless of their faith, to become yogis by dedicating themselves to holistic practice and self-care, thereby achieving a long, peaceful, and healthy life.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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