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Be the Lion
0:30 - 1:13 (43 min)
Welcome to all who have journeyed from afar.
You have traveled a great distance. Where there is love and divine feeling, there is no distance; it is always close. This center now serves for spiritual practice. A story is shared about a disciple whose guru asked for a living lion as an offering. The disciple brought the lion and was told he himself would be the lion from then on. Another story tells of a king who served his guru unconditionally, even fetching lion's milk for him. These are not mere stories but realities illustrating the relationship between guru and disciple. The disciple's role is to accomplish the task, while the guru's role is to speak it. Your collective effort in preparing this place is a similar testament. Do not be like the fox who dismisses unreachable grapes as sour. The relationship is like a pot being shaped: firm on the outside but soft and protected within. A seed has been planted; with time, it will grow into a great tree bearing much fruit.
"Bring the lion and put it in front of me, living. Then I will give you mantra dīkṣā."
"Only two lips move, but others have to work and do what to do."
Filming location: Slovenia
Yoga is endless
1:20 - 2:03 (43 min)
Yoga is an endless path of connection and expansion beyond all limits.
Yoga is not merely exercises. Each breath and every cell in the body is a living yoga, a universe in itself. The physical body contains all elements—earth, fire, water, air, and space—mirroring the cosmos. This constant movement is yoga. Therefore, yoga is endless, ever-expanding, with no completion. This expansion and contraction is Śiva, present in all beings, beyond religion or nation. The spiritual journey is like ocean waves seeking to expand endlessly but being pulled back by the shore, or like water evaporating only to fall again as rain. This returning force is attachment, a binding rope that prevents liberation. Practice is essential to go within. Chakras exist throughout the body and universe, but seeking powers is not their purpose. The true guru is not merely physical but is the inner guide, the ātmā. The cosmic principles of Śiva, Viṣṇu, and Brahmā change cyclically. The final door is to sit, let the ātmā be, and follow the breath without force. Inhaling and exhaling is the path; the prāṇa knows all. Meditate with awareness of the breath and the guru within.
"Each and every breath in our body is a yoga."
"Yoga means connecting."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We should control ourselves
2:05 - 2:57 (52 min)
Yoga encompasses many paths, not merely postures or breath. The desire to practice must arise from within, never from force. God grants immense knowledge and freedom to choose, yet certain boundaries exist. Choosing negativity leads one away; choosing goodness aligns with the cosmic. Many yogis have researched inner techniques, all aiming for the same center despite different approaches. The practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma is a powerful technique for the brain, promoting coolness and resonance. It draws from natural sounds, like those in water or wind, and from observing creatures like bees and termites. This practice influences the subtle nerve system, offering potential relief. Always consult a doctor for serious conditions and let personal feeling guide your practice.
"God said, 'I give you everything. You should know good or bad.' Yet, which path you take is your power."
"Brahmari is very powerful, very good for everyone to live like that... These techniques ensure our brain is nice and cool."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
What does Holiness mean
3:05 - 4:12 (67 min)
Life is a spiritual education guided by a greater plan, not by our own designs.
We are not the bosses of our life but artists in a divine play, receiving roles for this lifetime. We are one family moving through lives and places, developing spiritually. Education has two wings: material knowledge for living in the world and spiritual knowledge concerning our origin, purpose, and aim. With only one, we are a bird that cannot fly. The arrival of a great saint brought spiritual guidance, changing everything. This guidance manifests in communities, like the growth of vegetarianism and yoga centers. There are no coincidences; even childhood inclinations align with later spiritual work. When we listen to the Guru's guidance, we are steered past life's obstacles. Our relationship with the Guru is paramount. He gives completely, living for others, which is holiness. Our spiritual practice involves giving—knowledge, service, kindness—which in turn brings growth. The purpose of all yoga activity is spiritual growth, achieved through mindfulness of our inner thoughts and actions. We are to walk step by step, holding the hand of the Master, who leads us to our destination.
"Life is education."
"If we get only one education and not both, we are like a bird with only one wing. We cannot fly."
Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia
The Practice and Significance of Brahmari Prānāyāma
4:20 - 5:12 (52 min)
Brahmari Prānāyāma is a profound practice for inner balance and sound vibration.
This practice involves specific techniques with the lips closed. First, place index fingers gently in the ears with teeth together. A second technique relaxes the teeth slightly apart. The sound and vibration originate from the navel and permeate the head. Sit straight in Vajrāsana or with a straight spine on a chair. The practice balances the body's energy and chakras. It draws awareness inward, away from external sounds. Share these techniques freely for well-being.
"Observe from which direction this sound travels."
"The sound originates from the navel."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Protect Yourself, Keep Discipline
5:20 - 5:56 (36 min)
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Try to eat organic food, as far as possible. The main problem in the world is pollution. It is very hard to protect ourselves. Human life is an opportunity, it is not certain that you will get it again.
Do not kill
6:00 - 7:10 (70 min)
The light of the Supreme Self illuminates all. The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is a practice from the tradition involving 64 kriyās. All action is kriyā. The human instrument possesses five senses of knowledge and five of action. These senses provide information from the world. Every element, including plants and water, possesses life and awareness. The body is a composite of many living cells and the five elemental sheaths. The conscious self is felt within the heart center. The individual soul, or Jīvātmā, resides within yet is distinct from these layers. One is not a singular entity but a collective of countless lives. The soul is like a queen bee; if it departs, the entire hive is abandoned. All beings are individual yet part of a unified whole, like drops from one ocean. The practice involves silence, minimal nourishment, and meditation to turn awareness inward. Do not harm any life. Attaining supreme knowledge while living risks ego. True union occurs near life's end. Therefore, practice diligently without haste or force.
"One is not a singular entity but a collective of countless lives."
"All beings are individual yet part of a unified whole, like drops from one ocean."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Worldly joy is just an illusion
7:15 - 8:25 (70 min)
The essence of spiritual longing is the heart's suffering for the Divine. This viraha is not negative but a profound belonging to God and the Guru. Worldly pleasures are a poisonous mirage of ego and pride, ultimately unreal and unattainable. The joy they promise is less than the sorrow they bring. Therefore, turn your back on this illusory world and face the reality of the Master. Satsang is the tree of immortality. The human body and its faculties will one day refuse service, lamenting their misuse for selfish pursuits instead of sacred purpose. This worldly garden will dry up. The only true pilgrimage is to be where the saint is, for the sole aim is to realize God. Through the Guru's grace, the soul realizes immortal peace.
"The joy of the joy is less than the sorrow of the joy."
"This beautiful human life—who knows if we will get it again."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The reflection of the Self
8:30 - 9:42 (72 min)
The light of the Self is realized through grace and alert practice. Time is a human construct; only the Supreme is unchanging. We are bound in saṃsāra, coming and going due to karma. The body is a temporary bag discarded at death, but the soul remains. Do not depend on others for your spiritual work; you must eat the food yourself. Holy books and teachings are like injections of wisdom to awaken us. Practice sādhanā and ātmācintan—thinking deeply on the Self. This reflection, or 'chilka', of consciousness is glimpsed through repetition like in bhajan. Remain alert and awakened, using tools like the mālā to maintain this awareness. The five sheaths of the body are temporary; you are not these layers. The soul is one in all. Do not become overly attached to worldly life and sorrow. The work is to realize and spread this inner light.
"Guru Kripa Hi Kevalam." "Don't depend on someone to do it for you."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Protect Yourself, Keep Discipline
9:50 - 10:26 (36 min)
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Try to eat organic food, as far as possible. The main problem in the world is pollution. It is very hard to protect ourselves. Human life is an opportunity, it is not certain that you will get it again.
There is only one Life
10:30 - 11:56 (86 min)
Yoga is life, encompassing all beings. The human form is a rare gift with a special duty. God grants freedom, but actions carry consequences: good deeds lead to the divine, and bad deeds lead to suffering. The five sheaths, or kośas, constitute our being. The physical body, Annamaya Kośa, depends on pure nourishment. The energy body, Prāṇamaya Kośa, is vitalized by this food. The mental body, Manomaya Kośa, must be controlled to avoid suffering, as illustrated by the disciple who became a crow. The intellectual sheath, Vijñānamaya Kośa, should be used wisely, not for destruction. The bliss sheath, Ānandamaya Kośa, leads toward liberation. Practice is essential; Self-realization is a gradual gift. A guide is necessary in all aspects of life. The technique of Kriyā Yoga uses sound vibration from the navel to purify these layers. Daily practice is the path.
"One in all and all in one. We are all one life."
"Yoga is not only this physical body... health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health."
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
Yoga in Daily Life - excercise program
12:00 - 13:32 (92 min)
Morning Yoga excercise according to system Yoga in Daily Life from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic.
There is God in your instruments
13:40 - 14:20 (40 min)
The human life is for spiritual practice to realize the divine within. Practice brings harmony to the family and peace to the individual. Perform daily rituals, remember the divine name, and live with gratitude. This life may be the final opportunity to complete one's purpose and attain the supreme. Many techniques exist, but disciplined practice is essential. Do not teach a method until you have fully mastered and experienced its results yourself. True mastery comes from dedicated practice over time, where the practitioner becomes an instrument of a higher power. The path of sound, like in Brahmari Pranayama, holds immense power to connect with the ultimate reality.
"God is within your heart. The most important thing is to perform sādhanā."
"First, you should understand, then practice the technique exactly, and learn it yourself first."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Disciplin
14:25 - 15:04 (39 min)
Swamiji in Sliac, 10th April 2007
Anahata chakra
15:10 - 15:56 (46 min)
The awakening of contentment arises from purifying the heart chakra through practical yoga techniques. All phenomena contain three principles: resonance, light, and energy. When the Anāhata Chakra becomes pure, these three unite and material perception dissolves, revealing divine consciousness and unconditional compassion. This shift liberates one from karma. The initial awakening is Param Ānanda, supreme bliss, felt as subtle joy in the body. This bliss awakens inner resonance and the light of wisdom, leading to Śāntoṣa, the wealth of contentment. With contentment, one feels no lack; all external wealth becomes like dust. Happiness is needing nothing. The inner treasure of love and wisdom is already within; you are rich. A meditation technique purifies the body and awakens this state. Practice eleven cycles of Aśvinī Mudrā, then focus on ascending and descending breath, bodily expansion and contraction, inhaling cosmic light, and exhaling toxins. Finally, hold the body motionless and coordinate breath with the heart, using the mantra OM SO HAṂ to realize your divine essence.
"When the Śāntoṣa appears in the heart, then automatically your partner will share this Śāntoṣa with you."
"You cannot buy happiness, you cannot buy love, you cannot buy wisdom. Everything is within you."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
We should control ourselves
16:00 - 16:52 (52 min)
Yoga encompasses many paths, not merely postures or breath. The desire to practice must arise from within, never from force. God grants immense knowledge and freedom to choose, yet certain boundaries exist. Choosing negativity leads one away; choosing goodness aligns with the cosmic. Many yogis have researched inner techniques, all aiming for the same center despite different approaches. The practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma is a powerful technique for the brain, promoting coolness and resonance. It draws from natural sounds, like those in water or wind, and from observing creatures like bees and termites. This practice influences the subtle nerve system, offering potential relief. Always consult a doctor for serious conditions and let personal feeling guide your practice.
"God said, 'I give you everything. You should know good or bad.' Yet, which path you take is your power."
"Brahmari is very powerful, very good for everyone to live like that... These techniques ensure our brain is nice and cool."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Practice and Significance of Brahmari Prānāyāma
17:00 - 17:52 (52 min)
Brahmari Prānāyāma is a profound practice for inner balance and sound vibration.
This practice involves specific techniques with the lips closed. First, place index fingers gently in the ears with teeth together. A second technique relaxes the teeth slightly apart. The sound and vibration originate from the navel and permeate the head. Sit straight in Vajrāsana or with a straight spine on a chair. The practice balances the body's energy and chakras. It draws awareness inward, away from external sounds. Share these techniques freely for well-being.
"Observe from which direction this sound travels."
"The sound originates from the navel."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
What does Holiness mean
18:00 - 19:07 (67 min)
Life is a spiritual education guided by a greater plan, not by our own designs.
We are not the bosses of our life but artists in a divine play, receiving roles for this lifetime. We are one family moving through lives and places, developing spiritually. Education has two wings: material knowledge for living in the world and spiritual knowledge concerning our origin, purpose, and aim. With only one, we are a bird that cannot fly. The arrival of a great saint brought spiritual guidance, changing everything. This guidance manifests in communities, like the growth of vegetarianism and yoga centers. There are no coincidences; even childhood inclinations align with later spiritual work. When we listen to the Guru's guidance, we are steered past life's obstacles. Our relationship with the Guru is paramount. He gives completely, living for others, which is holiness. Our spiritual practice involves giving—knowledge, service, kindness—which in turn brings growth. The purpose of all yoga activity is spiritual growth, achieved through mindfulness of our inner thoughts and actions. We are to walk step by step, holding the hand of the Master, who leads us to our destination.
"Life is education."
"If we get only one education and not both, we are like a bird with only one wing. We cannot fly."
Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia
Vajra nadi and vajrasana
19:15 - 20:06 (51 min)
Vajrāsana is a posture of profound spiritual and physiological significance. It activates the Vajranāḍī, a channel connected between the big toe and second toe, calming mental modifications and aiding mastery over desires. This posture collects and concentrates energy toward one's aim, which is why it is used in prayer within Islam, Christianity, and Hinduism, and as a sign of respect in cultures like Japan. Physiologically, it straightens the spinal column automatically, relaxing the diaphragm and improving oxygen intake. It balances the Maṇipūra and Anāhata chakras, aiding digestion, heart function, and circulation. Regular practice can alleviate constipation, leg cramps, headaches, and support the immune system. It is advised to sit in Vajrāsana after meals and before practices like Kathā Praṇām. Those with ankle or knee problems should use modifications.
"Vajrāsana makes the heart and mind clear."
"Sit in Vajrāsana for a few minutes, and you will become very fresh."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Feel the confidence and God will help
20:10 - 20:56 (46 min)
Confidence is the thread that holds our spiritual life together.
Begin and end each day by turning inward, surrendering all actions to the divine. This surrender brings peace and freedom from fear, for one knows the indwelling Self can never be taken away. Confidence is not a fleeting emotion but a state of oneness, like milk and water merging. All activities are like beads on a fragile thread; without the knot of confidence, the thread breaks. All beings are sustained by one God, just as all citizens belong to one country and all raindrops return to the ocean. Disputes arise from duality, forgetting that all is one. The practice of faith, like the prostration in prayer, allows one to see the unseen reality.
"Anyone can take from my hands, but not from my jīvā, my ātmā."
"Eko brahma dvitīya nāsti: one Brahman, there is no second."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhramari practising and meditation
21:00 - 21:27 (27 min)
Brahmārī prāṇāyāma creates resonance for harmonizing the nervous system. This vibration improves thinking, feeling, and concentration, serving as a primary technique for many. It releases daily tensions, bringing peaceful harmony and relaxation. The practice involves specific hand placements, with lips closed and jaw released. One method uses thumbs to close the ears; another places palms over ears with fingers at the skull's base. Gentle rhythmic motion opens resonance through the brain, benefiting the forehead and relieving headaches. It aids those with sleep issues, promoting deep relaxation. Practice for a maximum of four rounds, ideally three times, followed by meditation to carry the resonance inward. Focus within, allowing the vibration to flow through the heart and chakras.
"Prāṇāyāma and Brahmārī vibrate the entire nervous system, and thanks to this resonance, our thinking and feeling improve."
"This opens the resonance through the whole brain, and it comes beautifully to the forehead."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The sound of Bhramari is always with us
21:35 - 22:20 (45 min)
The Supreme Reality is the form of sound, Nādarūpa Parabrahma. All existence emerges from this primal vibration. The universe itself is this sound. Our own essence is a resonance of it, which is also the Guru. This sound creates all form. We engage with this through practices like Brahmārī prāṇāyāma, which purifies one's energy over a lifetime. The vibration of Brahmārī is continuous, persisting through death and into different lives. Concurrently, one must walk the path of sādhana, or spiritual practice. This involves discernment between truth and untruth, and releasing worldly attachments. We collect many things, but at death, everything is lost. There is a cycle where beings consume each other, but humans should strive to break this through conscious practice. The goal is mokṣa, liberation from this cyclical existence.
"From this sound, everything emerges, just as salt comes from the ocean."
"Sādhana is not only money, clothes, house, and this. Similarly, purification for humans—we have to be very, very careful."
Filming location: Fiji Islands
Practising bhramari pranayama techniques
22:25 - 23:05 (40 min)
Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma is a practice for balance and deep release from tension.
We have focused on this practice. Several techniques are given. One uses the index fingers with elbows at shoulder height. Another involves thumbs in the ears with fingers on the temples. The teeth are either pressed together or kept relaxed. The vibration travels from the throat, behind the palate, and out through both nostrils. This resonance balances the flow in both channels. Practice for a short duration, just three repetitions. It releases the day's accumulated tension, leading to lightness in the head and improved sleep. The aim is to achieve an even vibration across both hemispheres of the head. Do not over-practice. The state achieved should be neither loose nor tense, like a properly adjusted mechanism.
"The vibration comes to the nostrils. The resonance comes to the throat, immediately goes above, and from there inside, the sound comes back to our nose."
"This practice gives a very, very deep release. Sleep well, and you will have good dreams."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The friendship brings us together
23:10 - 0:01 (51 min)
Maintain cultural and spiritual harmony through yoga and compassion.
Cultural festivals should be preserved and celebrated to educate future generations. All religions contain harmony, but politics often creates conflict. Brotherhood must be created globally, respecting all faiths without negative influence. Yoga serves two aims: ensuring good health to reduce aggression and awakening inner peace. Harmony and love naturally arise in a spiritual community, not through force or transaction. True giving benefits the giver without loss, fostering positive karma. Spiritual figures often faced hardship, reminding us to see the divine in everyone and cultivate good qualities.
"Yoga has two aims. That is the science of body, mind, and soul. Yoga is for good health."
"Give or not, but you take all the karmas of that poor person, that will reflect on us."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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