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Christmas satsang in Strilky
0:05 - 0:15 (10 min)
A Christmas reflection on blessing, non-violence, and divine victory.
Blessing is immortal, unchanged across all ages. We gather to contemplate divinity and the removal of negative karma. Many saints have appeared; today we remember Jesus. His birth brings a unity where no one is an enemy. Yet, even near him, negative forces arose—this is Āsurī Śakti, a black power that does not last. Divine glory and truth alone ultimately triumph. Reflect on the example set: to forgive, and to carry mercy. It is not good to kill animals on this day, for he was born among them and they were happy. To receive his blessing and Mary's mercy, give up violence and follow non-violence. Take a vow in his name to give up eating meat and using drugs, so life may become harmonious and one with God.
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
"Satyam eva jayate—truth alone triumphs."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Christmas Time
0:20 - 1:27 (67 min)
December is a month of divine happiness for gathering and rejoicing. This time originates from ancient harvest festivals where communities stored food and celebrated together. Such celebrations exist across cultures, like Holi in India or local festivals in Austria. This period creates a collective spiritual atmosphere. It is a time to forgive, to cleanse negative energies, and to express love and respect within families. The essence is to create joy and spiritual connection, regardless of specific religious narratives. The holy figures like Jesus or Krishna are remembered not only for their joy but for the profound suffering they and their mothers endured. Their stories remind us to pray for them and to cultivate love in our own hearts.
"Rejoice, rejoice... this month is the month of happiness."
"His holy Gurujī said, 'Kṛṣṇa knows the Gītā.'"
The foundation of well-being in Ayurveda is a series of happinesses. The first happiness is a healthy body, nirogī kāyā. The second is wealth and harmony in the home. The third is a good, supportive partner. The fourth is obedient children. The fifth is good neighbors. True health begins in the kitchen; diet is the primary treatment. The greatest obstacles are the tongue's two functions: harmful speech and craving for taste. Discipline in eating is essential. Practice prāṇāyāma to cleanse the body and support health. Reduce food intake gradually, bite by bite, over months to see transformation. Do not blame others for poor health; take responsibility for your habits.
"Pehla Sukh Nirogi Kaya, dujā Sukh, ghar meṁ māyā."
"The tongue is a gun. When you pull the gun’s trigger, the bullet... is gone. It will not come back."
Filming location: Salzburg, Austria
Oneness
1:00 - 1:32 (32 min)
Yoga is a universal science, yet its practice manifests through diverse traditions and names. All religions and their sacred calendars must be respected, not deleted. Changing time itself, like daylight saving, disrupts natural harmony. Different yoga schools or healing methods are like various names within one body or nation; the essence is one. Physical practices like asana prepare the being, but they do not touch the soul. For that, one must ultimately go to the Guru. The Guru is the final point to cross the ocean of worldly existence, serving as mother, father, and Satguru in the lineage.
"One in all and all in one."
"Without Gurudeva, who can let us cross the ocean of that saṃsāra?"
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Mastering the subtle energies
2:10 - 2:51 (41 min)
Yoga is a practical path, not a theory. Survival in this age requires practice, not just philosophy. The current era is governed by material illusion, where excessive pursuit of wealth distracts from true purpose. True richness is devotion, which accompanies the soul eternally. Modern yoga often becomes mere physical exercise, missing its core aim of unifying the individual soul with the divine. Practice must be a systematic science, beginning with the body and advancing like an engineering discipline. Mastery then extends to emotions and thoughts through detachment and renunciation. This inner engineering leads to harmony and ultimate self-knowledge.
"The richest one is that one who has nothing but has bhakti—guru bhakti, devotion towards God."
"Yoga in daily life is a science of body, mind, and consciousness. Harmony of the body, mind, and soul to come finally to the highest destination."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Swamiji's afternoon satsang from Strilky, 15th of July 2010
2:55 - 3:53 (58 min)
The human being is composed of five sheaths, from the gross physical body to the subtle causal body of desires. The physical Annamaya Kośa requires healthy nourishment. The energy body, Prāṇamaya Kośa, is the vital force binding all layers together; when it departs, life ceases. The mental body, Manomaya Kośa, is unstable emotion, connected to greed, anger, and hope. The intellectual sheath, Vijñānamaya Kośa, is the powerful human tool that creates both technology and destruction. The fifth, Ānandamaya Kośa, is the causal body of desires, which perpetuates the cycle of existence.
Ten vital energies, or prāṇas, influence health. Ten senses—five for perception and five for action—are the instruments through which we experience and act. The intellect must govern the mind and senses with discrimination, or it becomes a slave to attachment and creates suffering. Every impression from the senses passes through all five layers of our being. Positive intellect, cultivated through proper education and meditation, sows understanding and kindness, while negative intellect breeds pride and harsh words that wound deeply.
"Prāṇa is the source of life. Prāṇa is life."
"Desires are the cause of all troubles. Desires must be there, but desires are also there to be controlled through intellect."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Sanatana Dharma
3:55 - 4:54 (59 min)
Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, universal principle, not a man-made religion. It is the cosmic consciousness that creates, balances, and sustains all existence. This divine principle, called Brahman, is formless, nameless, and omnipresent, dwelling within every entity as the inner light or life. The entire universe, governed by this law, emerges from a primordial sound or resonance. All creation, including humans, arises from the five elements, yet the essential self within is one with this consciousness. Great saints and incarnations manifest to guide humanity, often enduring great suffering, as seen in the lives of Krishna's parents, Mary, and Jesus. Their struggles exemplify the path of unwavering faith and service. True spirituality transcends all man-made boundaries of religion, culture, and nation, recognizing the divine in all, especially honoring the feminine principle as the primary creative force. The purpose of human life is to realize this oneness and serve creation.
"Sanātana Dharma is that which is balancing, harmonizing, and keeps one in the oneness or unity."
"God says that every living being is my essence, my light, myself. This is Sanātana."
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Real Knowledge Is Self-Realization
4:55 - 5:41 (46 min)
The search for immortality is a search within, for the nectar already present in the self.
Time is a man-made calculation based on primordial vibrations, yet the true self is timeless. The struggle depicted in myth is for amṛta, the nectar of immortality. This nectar exists as wisdom, sacred words, and knowledge, but it is sought externally while residing within. The ego must be eradicated to realize this. Like a honeybee taking nectar from poison, one must extract wisdom from all experiences. Dharma is action aligned with this truth, protecting all life and maintaining equanimity. The essence of all teachings is love and non-harm. The living master embodies this direct wisdom.
"Within you is the ocean of bliss. Within you is the fountain of joy, and within you is the immortal Ātmā. Just kill this little 'I', this little ego, and lead a divine life."
"Brahma-satyaṁ jagat-mithyā. Whatever happens in this universe is all temporary. Truth is that which is the Ātmā."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
How can we become a good yoga teacher?
5:45 - 7:05 (80 min)
The path of a true teacher requires lifelong practice and mastery, not quick certification. One cannot become a genuine yoga teacher from a short course or a book alone. It demands years of dedicated training under a real guru, similar to the extensive education required for a medical doctor. This is a gradual process of controlling one's own life and nourishment. The practice works by balancing the five sheaths of the body, from the physical to the blissful. Yogic energy is distinct; physical exercise expends energy, while yoga cultivates a balanced, internal source. The mind is like a wild horse that must be patiently tamed with love and persistence over a long period, not forced quickly. Authentic teaching comes from this deep, personal mastery.
"In order to become a yoga teacher... there is a further level."
"You cannot become a guru in some time. Work, work, slowly, step by step."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Sataguru Kahi Bisarya Sa Maharaj
7:10 - 8:11 (61 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. If somebody comes from the Bramalokka to the Earth he shows what is right and what is bad. Great saints have a very short name. The name is more valuable than the body. Hanuman is also a very great saint. It would be good to show Ramayana film bet now there is no permission. Sri Devpuriji told that he will go to the Brahmaloka but Mahaparbuji also felt that time exactly. Explanation of bhajan Sataguru Kahi Bisarya Sa Maharaj. Practising Sarva hitta asanas led by Swami Umapuri.
Guru leads the disciple to liberation
8:15 - 9:08 (53 min)
Without the Guru, no work is accomplished. Millions may strive, but none can cross the ocean of worldly existence without that guidance. All beings, from the smallest creature to the greatest, carry the soul within and long for liberation from the cosmic self. Rituals, pilgrimages, and austerities alone are insufficient without true knowledge. The journey of the soul is long, through many births and states, including hell, but all beings will ultimately reach the Supreme. For the human birth, proper upbringing is the essential root. Parents must provide constant love, protection, and conscious education from birth. Limit toys, especially violent ones, and prioritize moral learning, good food, and rest. Choose good friends and teach respect for teachers and country. This conscious care awakens the soul toward the divine.
"Guru sā binā kārya naiṁ sare. Koṭi upāya kare, koī chāye, na bhava-sindhu tare."
"Give them knowledge, and how to call it, the learning... more important is the parents’ education."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bring people to oneness
9:15 - 10:16 (61 min)
The practice of yoga unites us with the cosmic self, fostering oneness among all beings. All traditions and religions aim for health and goodwill, especially during holy days like Christmas. These times invite reflection on the past year and prayers for future peace. The core teaching is that all existence is interconnected—humans, animals, and the living Earth. This unity is expressed through the five sheaths, from the physical to the blissful body. Yoga in daily life is this unifying practice from the Satya Yuga, a tool for joining, not dividing. Festivals and traditions worldwide are expressions of this spiritual unity. The ultimate realization is that everything is contained within the one, and the one is within all.
"One in all and all in one."
"Yoga means uniting. We are joining; we are not throwing."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Learn and be humble
10:20 - 10:55 (35 min)
Make your human life perfect through humility, service, and inner practice.
Learn humility for yourself. Practice helping all humans and animals. Do not take, but give. We possess immense cosmic energy; we only need the will. We can go into ourselves and find endless happiness and peace, like the entire ocean. When we wake, our world is before us; we should give throughout the day. In sleep, we receive energy and everything from within. Our inner meditation is not to be attempted by oneself; it is a different technique from the Guru's lineage. Reflect: what is my life and for what purpose? We are all searching for the Guru on the path. Our physical practice, like Barikatu Pranam and Sarvahitasana, warms the body and returns the self to itself. It strengthens the system and regulates breath. Our lifespan is counted in breaths; we deepen them to inhale and exhale less often. Conclude by feeling your being within and offering mental devotion.
"Learn humility for yourself. Practice helping all humans and animals."
"We know our lifespan is counted with our breath... we try to prolong our breaths so we do not need to inhale and exhale so often."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Traditional customs are very important
11:00 - 11:55 (55 min)
The eternal journey is about faith, divine cycles, and the inner light. Observing the moon's phases brings spiritual energy and blessings. The new moon is a time of great luck, and the eleventh day holds powerful energy for women's rituals. The full moon benefits the earth and is ideal for planting. Celebrations like Christmas involve family, tradition, and the joy of children believing in divine gifts. The tradition of lighting lamps under trees dates back to the return of Rāma. Diwali illuminates India with countless flames. God incarnates in every age, appearing as nimitta for a specific purpose and as nitya, the eternal presence within all. Different religions have holy books and figures, but the living truth is the eternal Sanātana Dharma. The guru-disciple relationship is essential; the disciple is like a drop of water that merges into the ocean of the divine. Through meditation and practice, one realizes the universe within and connects with the inner light. "Where there is a crystal, or the stone, or the diamond, the mines of the diamond will always come only diamonds." "One in all and all in one. All is in one, and all one is in one." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 5
12:00 - 13:06 (66 min)
Welcome to the practice of Yoga in Daily Life, a complete system for health and spiritual development.
This system originates from an authentic Himalayan lineage. It is presented in a book of eight levels, each containing physical, breathing, and mental exercises, including purification techniques and meditation. A core principle is Karma Yoga, the practice of selfless service and love for all beings. The practice also advocates a vegetarian lifestyle. Today's session continues from Level One. The practice integrates postures, breath control, and deep relaxation to harmonize body and mind.
"The light and teaching of this yoga science passed through an authentic and uninterrupted stream of wisdom."
"Prāṇāyāma not only influences the physical body but also the brain centres, balancing both hemispheres to regain the harmony that is the aim of a yoga life."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Visiting Alakpuriji's cave
13:10 - 14:18 (68 min)
The Himalayan cave is a site of spiritual austerity and inner transformation. The physical cave is small, requiring one to bow to enter, symbolizing surrender. Its narrow passages were designed for protection, teaching that the heart must not become narrow but expand with joy. The surrounding glaciers and the powerful Alaknandā river embody the elemental principles where fire and water are interdependent. Meditating there, one hears the river's sound and experiences a profound environment where ṛṣis in astral bodies remain unseen. The journey demands inner strength, not physical comforts, and reveals that true sustenance comes from internal spiritual joy, not external sources. This inner development, like generating one's own oxygen, allows one to traverse the terrain. The path is a gradual spiritual ascent, merging the individual into cosmic oneness, where every cell becomes divine. The story of a ṛṣi who wished to finish all Vedas before death illustrates that divine knowledge is as vast as the Himalayas; one must ultimately surrender to the infinite. Spiritual practice is the inner alchemy of purifying the heart, grinding away the ego to reveal the innate nectar and light within, which is our true nature.
"The cold becomes hot. That’s why the fire cannot remain without water. And water cannot remain without fire."
"Can you count how many grains of sand are in your palm?... This is only a little dust of the Himalaya, but the whole Himalaya is there with us."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We are all the same
14:25 - 14:53 (28 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Everything is changing in nature in our body and in our mind. The path of yoga will go through nature. All people are equal only difference is male or female. We are different in our feelings but the body is the same. Practising Bari Khatu Pranam movements and breath are circling but at the end, they will be in balance. Demonstration of practising Bari Khatu Pranam.
Around the world - Shivaratri at Jadan Ashram
15:00 - 15:07 (7 min)
Around the world - Yoga against backpain SLO
15:15 - 15:51 (36 min)
The spine's structure, function, and care through yoga are examined. The spine consists of 24 vertebrae forming the axial skeleton, protecting the spinal cord. Muscles and ligaments support posture and movement. Pain arises from acute strain or chronic issues like poor alignment and disc damage. Daily postures, such as prolonged sitting, create imbalance and excessive load, particularly on the lower lumbar vertebrae. Proper biomechanics and the hydraulic function of intervertebral discs are crucial for distributing force. A brief daily yoga practice can alleviate these issues. Gentle stretching, twisting, and strengthening āsanas, performed with awareness, relieve tension, mobilize the spine, and improve overall energy. Consistency in a short morning routine yields significant benefit.
"The spinal cord is the main highway in our body for nerve signals."
"Chronic pains are more complex. They last for months or even years."
Filming location: Slovenia
Around the world - Yoga against backpain
15:55 - 16:01 (6 min)
Report about yoga classes organized specifically to address people with backpain from Prague.
Around the world - Yoga for senior HU
16:05 - 16:27 (22 min)
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.
Around the world - Bhajans from India
16:35 - 16:51 (16 min)
Bhajans and pictures from India
Vegetarian cooking lesson 18, Hungarian soup
17:00 - 17:25 (25 min)
A guide to preparing traditional Hungarian goulash soup and roly-poly dessert.
Begin by roasting onions, then carrots, to develop color. Add garlic, ginger, and celery as the oil changes. Incorporate spices: cumin, black pepper, and salt. The essential ingredient is sweet red pepper. Add potatoes and a small amount of water to create a dense base, boiling for ten minutes. Prepare noodle dough from flour, salt, honey, water, and a smear of oil; the consistency should not stick to the hand. Chip small noodles, linking the process to mantra repetition. Add more water to the soup for the desired volume, along with tied parsley for flavor. The soup must cook to achieve an orange-red color, roughly an hour.
For the roly-poly, make a dough from flour, sour cream, sugar, salt, oil, and baking soda; let it rest. The dough should be soft and oily. Flatten it, keeping one half sticky. Fill with a mixture of cottage cheese, sugar, vanilla sugar, and lemon juice. Seal the pastry well, press the edges, and create patterns with a fork. Fry in sufficiently hot oil until light brown and crunchy, then drain excess oil. Serve the roly-poly with vanilla sugar, jam, or sweet cream.
"The heart of Hungarian food: the red pepper. This is the sweet one, not the hot."
"The dough should be soft, but the outer part can be a little bit light."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Live Balanced Life
17:30 - 18:19 (49 min)
We are in a time of global change requiring balance and discernment. The lunar cycle moves from darkness to light, affecting all nature. This is Kali Yuga, an age of division where hidden negativity surfaces. All previous ages contained both good and bad. People often claim their path is the only good one, like children arguing. The current era sees increasing negativity across the world, manifesting as conflict and disease. This signals a necessary purification and the rising influence of Śiva, the balancing power born from the elements. Spiritual practice, like yoga or chanting, cultivates inner balance amidst external turmoil.
"True holy saints do not label things as simply bad or good."
"In my position, I will take this vaccine. But it is your choice."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We shouldn't torture any creatures
18:25 - 19:12 (47 min)
Impurity accumulates like dust, and compassion must extend to all beings. In a pure age, a dog unjustly beaten by a priest sought justice from a divine king. The king assembled the people and the priest, who admitted to the act without cause. When asked for a suitable punishment, the dog requested the priest be reborn as a prosperous temple head. This was not a reward but a setup, for in that life of greed, he would fail to share, leading to future suffering. This illustrates that harming any creature, driven by mere prejudice, creates negative consequences. The current age sees increased violence toward animals, a sign of spiritual decline. True practice involves non-violence, caring for creatures in our charge, and maintaining physical health through disciplined practice.
"From the time of the Satya Yuga, people were mostly only eating fruits and vegetables; they were vegetarians."
"The dog said, 'I want one sādhu, or some yogī, or somebody like this paṇḍita, and we should give him this punishment: in his next life, he should have a beautiful ashram and become the head of that ashram.'"
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Jyotish is the fifth of the Vedas
19:20 - 20:24 (64 min)
Yoga begins before Śiva, in a primordial state of space and consciousness. This state holds the three principles of balance, harmony, and control. From this, the five elements—space, fire, air, water, earth—emerge. Śiva is these elements, having no father or mother. The true horizon of understanding is always receding, like water seen on a distant hot road. The self is not merely the body or mind. The soul departs alone, without fear. The current age brings purification through challenges, guided by Śiva's balancing force. Jyotiṣa, the fifth Veda, offers guidance through life's constellations, such as in naming or marriage, but requires great learning. True progress depends on the guru's knowledge, not self-proclaimed realization. Practice extends beyond physical postures to understanding the elements within.
"Where is the horizon? We will try to go as far as we go, try to come as far as we come, to close the horizon, it goes further."
"Without knowledge of the Guru, nothing can be achieved."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We should know where our soul is
20:30 - 21:09 (39 min)
Yoga practice is growing globally as people engage more deeply with physical exercises, prāṇāyāma, and meditation. This inward turn signifies a return to the heart. Ancient teachings reveal a past of purity without animal harm, contrasting with present times. The current age sees a division between those who harm animals and those who love them. Development is measured not by science alone but by compassion and non-violence. The essence of yoga transcends physical practice to connect with the inner soul. A spiritual community mourns the passing of a dedicated disciple, celebrating a life of service and devotion.
"The love awakens the perfect self-realization."
"Yoga is not only practicing āsanas... we should know where our soul is inside."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Be humble and God will come
21:15 - 22:01 (46 min)
True devotion manifests as humility, removing all pride.
Human brotherhood requires harmony, not conflict. Respect all paths while seeking unity. Great teachers like Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī bestowed blessings and knowledge, leading many to happiness and prosperity. Their nature was divine and humble. Devpurījī, embodying Śiva, lived with utter simplicity, performing miraculous acts to teach. He once provided water from dry sand and restored a buried animal to life. These acts demonstrate divine grace accessible to the devoted. A proud king claimed no one suffered in his kingdom. God tested him as a beggar, revealing the king's hidden ego. The lesson is that pride blinds one to the divine presence. Therefore, never think "I am good." Abandon ego and negative speech. Cultivate humility, for God resides there.
"One should never be proud and not think, 'I have everything.'"
"Don’t say to anyone, 'Go away, you are a bad person.'"
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Live Balanced Life
22:05 - 22:54 (49 min)
We are in a time of global change requiring balance and discernment. The lunar cycle moves from darkness to light, affecting all nature. This is Kali Yuga, an age of division where hidden negativity surfaces. All previous ages contained both good and bad. People often claim their path is the only good one, like children arguing. The current era sees increasing negativity across the world, manifesting as conflict and disease. This signals a necessary purification and the rising influence of Śiva, the balancing power born from the elements. Spiritual practice, like yoga or chanting, cultivates inner balance amidst external turmoil.
"True holy saints do not label things as simply bad or good."
"In my position, I will take this vaccine. But it is your choice."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga in Daily Life: The Fifth Level
23:00 - 23:38 (38 min)
Yoga is the science of body, mind, spirit, and soul. Every practice has a purpose. Begin by relaxing in Ānandāsana with palms up to open the chest and lower the shoulders. Legs apart relaxes the pelvis. Abdominal breathing massages organs and calms emotions. Practice always within comfort, never forcing. Pavanamuktāsana stretches the spine and stimulates digestion. Marjari Āsana mobilizes the spine; let movement guide breath into harmony. Paścimottānāsana stretches from the perineum upward, affecting the Maṇipūra Cakra. Prasārita Pādottānāsana works the inner legs and digestion. Jānu Śīrṣāsana brings the body into balance through equal practice on both sides. Mṛgāsana strengthens the knees and calms the nervous system. After postures, rest in Ānandāsana to feel the effects on circulation, breath, and consciousness.
"Allow the movement to cause the air to enter and the movement to cause the air to exit. In that way, in the fastest possible manner, we remove stress."
"Āsanas do not act only on the body. They are also a correction of our behavior; they act on our consciousness."
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
Turning black into white
23:45 - 0:22 (37 min)
The path of purification requires the guiding light of the Guru. In this age, inner blackness signifies impurity within the heart and mind. We strive to purify ourselves, but daily thoughts and feelings accumulate like dust upon the inner self. Most people are fundamentally good, yet cleansing the mind is difficult. One may wash the body, but thoughts and dreams remain uncleansed. True relaxation comes not from external roles but from returning to one's essential being. Meditation is the key, yet it cannot be simply given. Many learn techniques, but few truly grasp the essence. Therefore, one requires a Guru for direct guidance to cross the ocean of existence. The destination exists, but each must walk the path.
"Without Gurudeva, we will not catch it, we will not get it."
"If you wish to cross the ocean, be in the boat... The Gurudeva will bring you to the shore."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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