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Summer 2003. in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture

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

A discourse explaining the spiritual significance of Guru Pūrṇimā. "There are two kinds of explanation about Guru Pūrṇimā. The first is that when, for the first time, the Earth emerged from the water, and the first light of the sun and moon was experienced by this earth... that was Guru Pūrṇimā." "Secondly, Guru Pūrṇimā is generally known and explained as the birthday or incarnation of Bhagavān Vedavyāsa." The speaker, Swami Mādhavānand, elucidates the dual origins of the festival, from a cosmic event to the birth of the sage Vedavyāsa who compiled the Vedas. He emphasizes the indispensable guru principle (guru paramparā), linking it to all teachers and the transmission of wisdom (Śruti and Smṛti). Through anecdotes and teachings, he discusses the qualities of a true guru, the nature of spiritual knowledge, and concludes with the story of Vedavyāsa enlisting Lord Gaṇeśa to write the scriptures. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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

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.

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.

An evening satsang and discourse on moving forward from the pandemic and the importance of activity, community, and the guru. "We are now making the second step. This second step means moving forward from the last nearly two years of confusion, from the corona disease and so on." "Without Guru, we cannot know meditation. Without Guru, we cannot do pūjā. Without Guru Kṛpā, we have no mukti." Swami Maheshwaranand Puri (Vishwaguruji) addresses the global community, encouraging strength and activity after the pandemic. He shares anecdotes about ashram life, introduces a new cafeteria, and discusses the role of a spiritual trust. Several disciples, including Swami Avatarpuri and students Upendra and Bhavani, then speak, offering prayers and explaining the traditional Hindu ashram system and the paramount importance of the guru. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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 discourse on the festival of Diwali and the return of Lord Rama. "Today is the holy day of Dīvālī, the festival associated with the Rāmāyaṇa and Bhagavān Śrī Rām." "Dīvālī is a festival of light and a festival of spirituality." Swami Niranjan Puri gives a satsang for Diwali, narrating the story of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya and the celebrations of light and love that followed. He explains the spiritual significance of heart-to-heart connection, gift-giving, and brotherhood, drawing from the Ramayana and cross-cultural traditions. A disciple from the Czech Republic then elaborates on Diwali traditions within their ashram and the spiritual importance of Amavasya (new moon) days throughout the year. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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 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 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 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 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 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

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 on the unity of Śiva and Śakti, human purpose, and the necessity of spiritual education. "Śiva is within us; that means consciousness. That consciousness is ever-awakened, Chaitanya, which is spread throughout the whole universe." "The human intellect needs a proper education... The higher education is spiritual education. Only through that can you achieve God consciousness." The speaker explains the nature of Śiva as universal consciousness and Śakti as the individual soul and matter, describing liberation as their union. He argues that the unique human intellect requires correct spiritual education to realize its higher purpose of God-realization, critiquing modern culture for fostering distraction and individualism. The talk covers themes of cosmic unity, the barriers of illusion, the importance of purity, and practical aspects of yoga for prolonging life and refining consciousness. Filming location: Banska Bystrica, Slovakia

A spiritual discourse on the science of prāṇa and holistic health. "You should look in our yoga book, as well as in Hidden Powers in Humans. Ten prāṇas are described: Prāṇa and Upaprāṇa." "Systematically, when we do the prāṇāyāmas and āsanas, then meditation must be, because many things are affected by the reaction of the brain centers." Following an opening chant, The lecturer delivers a teaching on the vital energies, or prāṇas, that govern bodily functions. He explains the roles of Prāṇa and Apāna, links physical ailments like constipation to prānic imbalances, and advocates for yoga, prāṇāyāma, and a vegetarian diet as foundational practices. The talk includes critiques of over-reliance on allopathic medicine, illustrated by an anecdote about a milk-drinking cow, and emphasizes practical application over intellectual knowledge. Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

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

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

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 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

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.

The second in the serial of the capsule program webcasts led by Swamiji. Useful yoga techniques for daily life,this time the Brahmari Pranayam, which does not require much time but have a great benefit. Recorded on 19th May 2010 in Vienna, Austria.

A guided yoga session focused on asanas for menstrual well-being and pelvic health. "From my own experience, I can confirm it is truly helpful." "Feel the effect of this exercise; it is also very good to do in the morning for a stiff back." An instructor leads a gentle sequence designed for menstrual concerns, beginning with relaxation and yogic breathing in Anandāsana. The practice includes apānāsana (for the lower back and pelvic area), marjari (cat pose), hip-opening preparatory poses, and mālāsana (a squatting pose), with a personal anecdote shared about its benefits. The session continues with setu āsana (bridge pose) and a side-lying balance pose, concluding with a short relaxation and a final Om.

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 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.