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Bhajans from different ashrams in India

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

Gurupurnima celebration with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Om Ashram, Jadan, India. If we would like to achieve anything, discipline is very important. It is important in yoga sadhana as well. If someone doesn't follow the discipline, success will not come.

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

A satsang discourse on the foundational principles of yoga, discipline, and holistic health. "Patañjali and the yogīs have said that yoga is successful only if you have discipline." "Yoga will be successful through your karma yoga. And karma, anything that you do is karma. Even inhalation and exhalation are karma." Swami Satyananda Saraswati addresses the assembly, emphasizing strict discipline in ashram life and spiritual practice. He critiques the lack of adherence to simple rules, urges everyone—including sannyāsīs—to engage in selfless service like gardening, and explains the health benefits of connecting with the earth. The talk expands into holistic yoga, covering diet, the importance of starting prāṇāyāma with the left nostril (Iḍā nāḍī), and the need for correct, supervised practice. He concludes by encouraging participation in deep meditation (anuṣṭhāna) and announces adjustments for future sessions. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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

A spiritual discourse on the divine union of Śiva and Śakti, emphasizing gender equality and the unity of all beings. "In many religions, and many countries, and many things, they were saying that women have no soul." "It is said from the Satyugas, 'Mātṛ Devo Bhava, Pitṛ Devo Bhava.' First God, 'Mātṛ Devo Bhava.'" The speaker, addressing a gathering, explores the inseparable nature of the divine masculine and feminine. He recounts the myth of Śiva and Satī, explaining how Viṣṇu used the Sudarśana Cakra to dismember Satī's body, creating the Śakti Pīṭhas. He also shares the story of Pārvatī's attempt to gain immortality through a mantra, which is overheard by a parrot. The talk stresses that the divine union exists within every person and advocates for pure living and respect for all. Filming location: Slovenia

A satsang discourse on the foundational principles of yoga, discipline, and holistic health. "Patañjali and the yogīs have said that yoga is successful only if you have discipline." "Yoga will be successful through your karma yoga. And karma, anything that you do is karma. Even inhalation and exhalation are karma." Swami Satyananda Saraswati addresses the assembly, emphasizing strict discipline in ashram life and spiritual practice. He critiques the lack of adherence to simple rules, urges everyone—including sannyāsīs—to engage in selfless service like gardening, and explains the health benefits of connecting with the earth. The talk expands into holistic yoga, covering diet, the importance of starting prāṇāyāma with the left nostril (Iḍā nāḍī), and the need for correct, supervised practice. He concludes by encouraging participation in deep meditation (anuṣṭhāna) and announces adjustments for future sessions. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenia. Relaxation and bhajan singing. Vajra nadi gives the power of our whole body. Vajra nadi is like a tree it has a root and some branches. Practising sarva hita asanas and bhramari pranayama. If we practise asanas lifelong we will die very easy without pain.

A satsang discourse on discerning true spirituality from ritual exploitation. "Our Gurujī, Swāmī Madhavānandajī, the Holy Gurujī, always said, 'Next to God is the doctor.'" "In such a way, we people are still not so far, but we are learning... Therefore, the real Guru, the real Ṛṣi, they are different than this." The lecturer addresses a global audience via television, emphasizing respect for both science and spirituality. He shares a parable from Gurudev about a son who exposes pandits exploiting his mother's grief after his father's death, using it to illustrate the difference between living spiritual guidance and empty ritual. The talk covers the value of a yogic lifestyle, the concept of a living guru, and concludes with a contemplation on the breath. Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia

A spiritual discourse on the nature of the Guru and the path to liberation. "Guru is Brahmā. Guru is Viṣṇu. Guru is Maheśvara. These all three—above them is the guru." "Dhyāna Mūlam Guru Mūrti... the root of meditation is the form of the Guru. Pūjā Mūlam Guru Padam... the root of worship is the feet of the Guru." Swami Madhavanji delivers an evening lecture, exploring the supreme importance of the Guru through traditional verses and analogies. He explains the Guru as the transcendent source encompassing the divine Trinity and the foundation of all spiritual practice—meditation, worship, mantra, and ultimate liberation. The talk includes practical instructions on reverence, the power of speech, and an introduction to prāṇa and the energy channels, concluding with a promise to continue the subject. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka, Croatia. We have to enter into the cosmic light. The Nabhi (Navel) is the root. Try to learn and see the navel properly. Diet and exercise balance our weight. In the human body, some will fall down, some will go to the Brahma Loka. Exercise to feel the navel. There are 52 letters and we should begin with the Om chanting. While chanting Ohm we can feel how nabhi awakes. Balancing brain functions by practicing Brahmari pranayama and chanting the mantra Om.

Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, Guided meditation.

A satsang on Sarvahita Yoga, health, and resilience during the pandemic. "Those who did not practice properly may have gotten a little sick. Everyone stayed healthy because so many did not consume meat, alcohol, eggs, and so on, and we practiced." "Sarvahitāsana is for everyone—a very old person lying in bed can also practice some of these services, and slowly, slowly, they will come back healthy again." Swami Ji addresses the community, reflecting on the past year of the pandemic and advocating for the healing power of Sarvahita Yoga, a system he developed for all ages and abilities. He shares personal testimonies of recovery from health issues, explains the meaning of sarva (all) and hita (good), and emphasizes integrating yoga into daily life. The talk also touches on diet, the dangers of chemicals, and includes a listener's gratitude for specific breathing techniques like Brahmari. Filming location: Vienna, Austria

A spiritual discourse on the unity of yoga and the soul's journey. "Yoga is not only physical, for the physical body, or just breath and concentration, etc. Yoga is very far-reaching." "I said, your soul, your ātmā in you is your God." A teacher addresses a gathering, explaining that all forms of yoga are one and that practice is a lifelong endeavor. He describes the soul's cyclical journey through 8.4 million life forms, the divine nature within each person, and the ultimate aim of merging with the cosmic consciousness. He concludes with a practical morning ritual, encouraging attendees to affirm "I am human" upon waking. Filming location: Slovenia

Presentation of Yoga In Daily Life from the city of Presov, Slovak Republic.

Report about the beauties of underwater life and our current paths of their destruction. From Australia.

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. n the Ashram the atmosphere is divine. We are happy and believe that coronavirus will go. People can visit countries according to the rules that government says. We can also learn something from remaining home when this rule is applying. Holy scriptures like Bhagavad Gita keeps the strength of the words of Saint's. Shabda means not only our words but sounds of all living beings and nature. Good and bad words can change the atmosphere. We have an ocean of words. Mantra practicing and bhajan singing.

A spiritual discourse on the nature of the individual soul and its merging with the divine. "Your father was, let’s say, 20, 35 years, and his mother also, something like that, and they gave the baby, the child, and that child begins from there." "We are all like one drop. We know we are on this earth. We are individual, our body, everything. What it is, but we want to become one with that, so that I will not come again back." The speaker addresses a gathering, using the metaphor of a single drop of water to explore the journey of the individual soul (ātman) toward merging with the infinite ocean of the divine. He discusses the temporary nature of earthly life, relationships, and identity, emphasizing the ultimate desire to transcend individuality and become one with the cosmic whole. The talk concludes with a chant and salutations. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A practical cooking seminar on making vegetarian food appealing. "Scientifically, vegetarianism is the best path. But in practice, it is not so simple. We must contemplate how to make it appealing." "A simple way is to slice tofu and fry it in oil... When the tofu or seitan gets a golden crust from roasting, put it into the sauce to gain flavor." Following an introductory talk on the health and environmental rationale for vegetarianism, the speaker's wife leads a practical cooking demonstration. She shows how to prepare flavorful, meat-like dishes using tofu and seitan (wheat gluten), focusing on techniques like pressing tofu, creating spice-infused oils, and using marinades to make the dishes appealing, especially to those accustomed to meat-centric cuisine. The session concludes with a Q&A on food storage and preparation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual talk reflecting on thirty years of the Yoga in Daily Life community in Slovenia. "You see, we think we are the bosses of our life. But in these few years, I realized that actually we are artists in the play—in Līlā, as it is called in Hindi—where we are playing the roles we received for this life." "Wherever Gurudev, Viśva Gurujī, puts his holy feet, there gold will grow up. I do not mean the real one, but in different forms." Swami Yogeshwaranand, a senior disciple, addresses the community, sharing personal stories of his spiritual journey that began with a book on yoga and led him to Gurudev. He reflects on the growth of the community over three decades, the importance of both material and spiritual education, and the guiding, often humorous, role of the Guru in life's events. The talk emphasizes seva, gratitude, and the collective project of building ashrams as a form of spiritual practice. Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia

A spiritual discourse on the human journey and the five sheaths (kośas), following a tree-planting ceremony. "The tree gives shade and fruit to everybody. Rain falls equally for everybody. The river flows for everybody, and the sun shines for everybody." "Yoga is the science of humans... we have to go through Annamaya Kośa, Prāṇamayakośa, Manomayakośa, etc." Swami Maheshwarananda (Viśva Gurujī) addresses an audience in Samobor, beginning with reflections on the symbolic planting of eleven trees. He expounds on the soul's journey through various life forms, the balancing principles of the sun and moon within yogic physiology, and the path of spiritual evolution through the five sheaths—from the physical body (Annamaya Kośa) to the bliss sheath (Ānandamaya Kośa). He emphasizes mastering the restless mind (Manomaya Kośa) as key to overcoming suffering and progressing toward higher consciousness. Filming location: Croatia

A spiritual discourse on the unity of all spiritual paths and the nature of God. "So we should respect all yoga centers anywhere. One should not say, 'Only mine, that's all.'" "As the Holy Gurujī said, one in all and all in one... So, one God is that, and the second is: all we are Gods." The lecturer delivers a satsang, using metaphors of children in a village and drops in an ocean to illustrate the essential oneness behind all religions, yoga schools, and individuals. He emphasizes respect for all paths, explains that every being contains the divine essence, and discusses the journey of the soul toward the cosmic self. Filming location: Ljubljana, Slovenia

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

A spiritual discourse on living in the present moment and the nature of past, present, and future. "Therefore, it is at present. Be in the present." "So the past is gone. The present is here. But you think, 'In the future, I will also get this.' But you will not get it. That’s it." An instructor addresses a group, advising them to release attachment to past experiences and future anxieties. He advocates for a simple, relaxed practice, contrasting it with other meditation techniques. Using stories, such as a dog losing its bread by coveting a reflection, he illustrates the futility of dwelling on what is gone or what might be, emphasizing that true practice (Anuṣṭhāna) is about being grounded in the now. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga Asanas, Pranayam and meditation presented by 78 years old Hack Antalne and her expirences with practising Yoga in daily life. Production in August 2010 by Tata YIDL group, Nyergesujfalu, Hungary.

An evening satsang on spiritual unity and the essence of all paths. "It is very important that everyone has their yoga center's name... but yoga is only one yoga; we simply have different names." "All children are born into what we call a kindergarten. In the kindergarten, we see all children as very beautiful and very good." The lecturer addresses the global Yoga in Daily Life community, using analogies of families, children, and the water cycle to illustrate the fundamental oneness underlying all yoga schools, religions, and human beings. He emphasizes respect for all traditions and lineages while cautioning against the discord created by attachment to names and identities. The talk concludes with a prayer for harmony and a reminder to seek inner unity. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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