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We are all the same
0:30 - 0:58 (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.
Blessing of the Saints
0:30 - 1:22 (52 min)
The call is to preserve nature as the foundation of spiritual life. Do not fear, for the Guru's grace protects. True experience is of the unborn, formless reality beyond all qualities and names. The mind's creations are meaningless without divine grace. One seeks to become an instrument of that bliss. The Guru's compassionate glory ferries souls across illusion. Human activity is now destroying the vital sources of life. Mountains and rocks are not inert; they channel and preserve water like roots for the entire ecosystem. Dams and deforestation for short-term gain are destroying rivers and forests, creating deserts. Water is life and divinity itself. True spirituality and yoga extend beyond the self to actively protect water, trees, and the entire Earth. This preservation is the essence of spiritual duty.
"Where there is water, there is God."
"Yoga in daily life is not only because my āsanas are good... we have education that we should not destroy our globe."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Keep your promises
1:25 - 2:04 (39 min)
Saturday's powerful constellation brings both benefit and challenge, reflecting Śani's influence. A story tells of a guru carrying a watermelon that briefly appeared as a severed head due to this energy, illustrating its transformative power. To navigate such influences, one makes a lifelong vow, a saṅkalpa, like giving up a specific food. This principle of promise extends to sacred commitments like marriage, which are not to be abandoned. On Guru Pūrṇimā, all actions and karmas from the past year are offered to the guru. The relationship with one's guru is singular and foundational, like that with one's biological parents. The core practice is to surrender everything to this guiding source.
"A promise is not just saying yes or no to something. It is a promise. When we make a promise, we have to follow it."
"On Guru Pūrṇimā... I give all my karmas, my practice, Gurudev, to you. And what mistakes I made, I also give to you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Nothing is forever
2:05 - 3:13 (68 min)
The cycle of purification governs all existence. The supreme reality is sound, containing all things. Life presents both fruit and thorns; within every being reside both negative and positive forces. The body is temporary, but the mind and its attachments do not die with it. Souls undergo continual purification, like water flowing from mountain to ocean. A pure soul entering a negative environment is like a fish catching a specific raindrop to form a pearl. Heaven and hell are not permanent destinations but temporary states in an endless cycle, like a wheel where the top becomes the bottom and returns again. This is illustrated by washing a stained garment; through repeated cleansing, even deep stains are removed, and the cloth becomes pure once more. Spiritual practice requires patience and guidance to navigate this cycle and move toward purity.
"Mind is very, very restless. Man marā no mamatā marī, mar gayā deva śarīr (The mind will not die, nor will the sense of 'mine'; only the divine body will die)."
"Hell and heaven are not permanent... It is a circle, cycling."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Nothing is forever
3:20 - 4:28 (68 min)
The cycle of purification governs all existence. The supreme reality is sound, containing all things. Life presents both fruit and thorns; within every being reside both negative and positive forces. The body is temporary, but the mind and its attachments do not die with it. Souls undergo continual purification, like water flowing from mountain to ocean. A pure soul entering a negative environment is like a fish catching a specific raindrop to form a pearl. Heaven and hell are not permanent destinations but temporary states in an endless cycle, like a wheel where the top becomes the bottom and returns again. This is illustrated by washing a stained garment; through repeated cleansing, even deep stains are removed, and the cloth becomes pure once more. Spiritual practice requires patience and guidance to navigate this cycle and move toward purity.
"Mind is very, very restless. Man marā no mamatā marī, mar gayā deva śarīr (The mind will not die, nor will the sense of 'mine'; only the divine body will die)."
"Hell and heaven are not permanent... It is a circle, cycling."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The real friendship
4:35 - 5:28 (53 min)
Dīvālī commemorates the return of Bhagavān Rām to Ayodhyā. The celebration originates from that event. When the message of his return came, people traveled great distances. As night fell, villagers lit oil lamps to light the path. They decorated trees with food and hung lights. Everyone arrived singing and dancing, without tiredness. The reunion was marked by heartfelt embraces. The following day is for giving gifts and blessings, symbolizing generosity and shared sustenance. The festival of lights represents the inner light of the heart and spiritual love.
"People lit oil lamps so those walking would have a path to follow."
"When you hug someone, your heart and the other’s heart should meet, heart to heart."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Guru Itself Parabhrama
5:35 - 6:26 (51 min)
Today's theme is the fifth form of the Goddess, Skandamātā, the mother of Skanda.
A demon named Tārakāsura received a boon that only Śiva's son could kill him, believing Śiva had no son. The imperiled gods arranged for Pārvatī to marry Śiva. Their potent seed was carried to Saravana Lake, where the child Kārtikeya was raised. He mastered all knowledge, received divine weapons, and fulfilled his destiny by slaying the demon. Skandamātā is depicted seated on a lotus, holding lotuses and her son, offering blessings. Worshiping her also honors the protective child Kārtikeya. The Guru is the ultimate guide and source of grace, surpassing all other practices. True meditation and worship are rooted in the Guru. Purification of thought and action is essential, as our current life is shaped by past karma. We must strive for sattvic purity.
"Her powers are that she removes all demons and negative energies from you."
"Therefore, when a guru's kṛpā is there, all negativity will be set aside."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
What does real yoga mean?
6:30 - 7:19 (49 min)
Yoga in daily life is a practice for health, peace, and harmony. Many schools teach yoga, but the path of the ashram is distinct.
University education offers knowledge and technique, yet it remains separate from the yogic path. True yoga transcends physical postures. The authentic master resides within the heart, not an institution. Great souls often turn to the ashram ultimately, engaging in selfless service. Historical examples show even the divine bowing to the realized yogi. The Himalayan masters demonstrate the pinnacle of this path, possessing profound inner powers. These powers arise from yogic science, concerning the subtle energy channels within. The central practice involves awakening the Vajranāḍī, the root of all power.
"Yogaḥ karma sukhośālam: the successful yogī is one who does karma yoga."
"So go to the yogī. Not to the universities. It’s good. Learning is good... But still, the yogī is the yogī."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Protect all and get God in your body
7:25 - 8:13 (48 min)
The first sanctuary is the parents, then friends and all living beings, and finally the Guru. God is found within through good actions and knowledge, not in external searching.
Parents are the primary protectors and the first temple. A mother endures great pain for her child. This protective love extends to all creatures; animals also fiercely protect their young. Therefore, one must honor parents, love all beings, and avoid harming them. The ideal is to not kill animals for food, though survival may necessitate it. The human journey is to protect others and realize the God within. God resides in the body as life itself. Do not judge others, for such criticism reflects your own inner state. Cleanse your internal garbage. The Guru's grace is an inner light that dispels darkness, as a lamp eliminates the dark around it. All religions and countries are essentially good.
"God is in your body. Life is God."
"Guru is in you. Light is in you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Try to be innocent
8:20 - 9:07 (47 min)
Yoga is the path of returning to oneness, merging the self into the Supreme.
All beings, through different paths, ultimately converge like rivers to the ocean. The journey begins from birth, where a mother's care and a father's guidance are the first lessons. This innate purity and innocence are the foundation. Meditation is not a rigid practice but a return to that comfortable, natural state. However, the inner journey requires directing consciousness upward. Energy must ascend through the central channel; if it descends, one becomes lost in worldly emotions and loses vital force. The goal is to rise to the highest consciousness, not to be pulled downward by transient thoughts and feelings. Stay on the path, for leaving it in search of another leads only to exhaustion. True guidance comes from within and from all who point toward the Supreme.
"Like clouds become rain, water flows on earth, collecting into creeks, rivers, and finally one great river whose power finds its path back to the ocean. Similarly, we all, in different ways, return to oneness."
"In your meditation, how do we meditate? We go up through the cakras. If you go down, you are lost."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bad deeds will lead us to hell
9:15 - 10:02 (47 min)
The human path requires living by human qualities and purification through practice. We possess a superior brain but often act with cruelty, especially towards animals. Our negative actions, like polluting water and modifying seeds, harm all life and ourselves. This contributes to suffering and the cycles of birth and death. Techniques like meditation, yoga, and prāṇāyāma exist to cultivate respect, love, and harmony. Purification removes negative energies from the body. Traditional practices, including ceremonies and mindful living, support this. We must examine our actions and diet, as they influence our future states. The current age challenges these human qualities, making conscious practice essential.
"Therefore, what yogis begin to practice are techniques of meditation, yoga prāṇāyāmas, yoga āsanas, yoga kriyās, etc. Many beautiful techniques exist for humans to remain with human qualities."
"Prāṇa gayā to sab kush gayā. Prāṇa has gone, everything has gone. And as long as prāṇa is... there we are, life in this is the body."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Instructions for meditation
10:10 - 10:55 (45 min)
Meditation requires understanding the three states of consciousness and proper physical preparation. All paths lead to the same ocean of supreme consciousness, which purifies all. What is often called meditation is an outward concentration, like driving a car with awareness in many directions. True meditation requires mastering awareness in the waking, dreaming, and deep sleep states. One must not try to leave the world. The first step is to learn these three levels. For sitting, use a kuśa grass āsana to contain the body's energy and prevent electrical disturbances. Wear pure cotton cloth and ensure the area is free from synthetic materials like plastic. The posture itself is not ultimate; sit or lie in contact with the grass. Use sacred water like Gaṅgā and pure incense resin, not commercial sticks. Store the āsana properly in cotton to accumulate its energy.
"The ocean itself purifies all that enters it."
"We must become aware of all three."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Mala leads us to the Cosmic Self
11:00 - 11:44 (44 min)
The Mālā symbolizes the universal cycle binding all existence. Each bead contains immense cosmic power, representing all beings. The thread is the cycle of ages and elements, connecting every creature. Breaking this thread scatters the seeds, losing unity. All beings, from humans to mosquitoes, possess the same dormant divine fire within. This inner power is equal, whether in an ant or an elephant. The physical mala reflects this cosmic principle within the body, like breath and heartbeat. True practice aligns with this universal cycle, not mere counting.
"Each bead of the mala is immense with powers from the cosmic Self."
"Whether a little tiny fire or a big fire, it is the same."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How should we start our day?
11:50 - 12:33 (43 min)
The wealth lies in the vision of the Guru, a treasure of conscious bliss beyond all ritual. This is the core of spiritual practice.
All yoga practices aim to elevate human consciousness to a state of universal love. Begin the day by consciously awakening the body upon rising. Honor the earth as a mother and use water to awaken the nervous system. Greet parents to foster familial unity. Then have darśana, seeing the divine in your spiritual symbols. This conscious approach brings peace to the household. Extend this mindfulness to respecting your food and your work. At work, solidify your roots like a tree endures various conditions; your stability affects others. Even the joyful greeting from a house pet reflects the heart's genuine connection. Knowing "I am human" throughout the day prevents negative actions and fosters mutual respect.
"O japā tapa yoga nahīṁ banāyāve, karuṇā nidhi dayā pramāṇave." (Neither repetition, austerity, nor yoga can accomplish it; only the treasure of compassion and grace is the proof.)
"Only when we know that I am a human are we awakened the whole day."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Doctors and yogis are similar
12:40 - 13:22 (42 min)
The practice of yoga is a universal medicine for body and spirit, leading from physical movement to inner awakening.
All beings possess love and seek happiness. Humans, with greater understanding, must reflect on their daily actions and their effects. The states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep define our consciousness. What we consume influences our future, as the body distributes it throughout. A true doctor treats all without judgment, aiming to heal regardless of a person's choices. This is the same spirit as a true yoga teacher or guru. Many schools and teachers exist, like many hospitals, but the essence of the practice is one. The specific vehicle matters less than the journey toward the destination. Physical practice is the foundation. To progress beyond the body to the astral energies and kuṇḍalinī requires proper guidance. The foundational energy system, like the body's essential elements, must be in balance. Without this balance, one cannot advance.
"Simply, in this way, we can also consider what is going on in our body."
"To go further, we have to have a guru who can meditate and lead us."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Our origin is in God
13:25 - 14:06 (41 min)
The human condition is a divine gift, yet we exist in a state of moral ambiguity, believing our actions are good. The soul enters a physical form endowed with five sheaths, or kośas, beginning with the Annamaya Kośa, the physical body composed of elemental energies. All life, across 8.4 million creatures, shares the same essential jīva, or life force, cycling through existence. Life sustains itself through life; the inner fire of hunger necessitates this. The ultimate reality is singular, referred to by many names—Allah, Brahma, God the Father—yet is not a physical being. Conventional heavens and hells are not separate realms but different conditions within creation. The ethical path is to avoid harming others, to forgive, and to transcend the five sheaths, which encompass the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss bodies.
"It’s not only one God. Finally, there is only one."
"There is no heaven. Heaven and hell are one room and another room."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Our origin is in God
14:10 - 14:51 (41 min)
The human condition is a divine gift, yet we exist in a state of moral ambiguity, believing our actions are good. The soul enters a physical form endowed with five sheaths, or kośas, beginning with the Annamaya Kośa, the physical body composed of elemental energies. All life, across 8.4 million creatures, shares the same essential jīva, or life force, cycling through existence. Life sustains itself through life; the inner fire of hunger necessitates this. The ultimate reality is singular, referred to by many names—Allah, Brahma, God the Father—yet is not a physical being. Conventional heavens and hells are not separate realms but different conditions within creation. The ethical path is to avoid harming others, to forgive, and to transcend the five sheaths, which encompass the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss bodies.
"It’s not only one God. Finally, there is only one."
"There is no heaven. Heaven and hell are one room and another room."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Preparation for Diwali
14:55 - 15:35 (40 min)
The divine light of Diwali celebrates the incarnation of Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī. Diwali marks the return of Bhagavān Rāma to his kingdom, a day of light signifying a state where darkness cannot exist. All divine incarnations appear for the purpose of protection and liberation. This Diwali also honors the birth of Mahāprabhujī. His conception occurred nine months prior, when Śiva appeared to his mother during Śivarātri and prophesied the birth of a divine child. At the Brahmā muhūrta on Diwali, Mahāprabhujī incarnated. Miracles accompanied his birth: lamps lit without oil and white flowers fell from the sky. An astrologer declared the child a great soul and named him Dīp, meaning light.
"All gods who come, one after another through the ages, come for two purposes: protecting and liberating all good ones."
"This child will be like the shining sun, not only for his family, but also for all of India and the whole world."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Only oneness leads to happiness
15:40 - 16:20 (40 min)
The resonance of Aum is the fundamental vibration of all existence, connecting Earth, the lokas, and Brahmā loka. Consciousness has no desire, while the inert world cannot act. All apparent forms arise from the one resonance of Akāra, Ukāra, and Makāra. The seeker must follow the inner self, as everything external is temporary and leads to separation. Worldly life, or saṃsāra, possesses no lasting essence and is the source of suffering through attachment. The individual soul, like a drop of water, is separated from the ocean of oneness and journeys through various states, longing for reunion. Liberation involves recognizing this transient nature and turning inward toward the eternal.
"Ekobrahman duttye nasti. That Brahman is only one."
"In oneness, there is no separation."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhajans and Diwali celebration
16:25 - 16:52 (27 min)
Sound is the inner Self, equal in all. Bhajans and music resonate as spiritual nourishment, awakening the nervous system and kuṇḍalinī. The melody alone can induce harmony and higher consciousness, a form of yoga accessible to all. This resonance is the fifth Veda. Yet, like the fly that leaves sandalwood for waste, some are not drawn to this purity. The coming Diwali celebrates divine incarnation, a return to light marked by fire, bhajans, and community, echoing the universal joy of Bhagavān Rāma's homecoming.
"Instruments are for those who are singing alone. For them, it is not only the instrument but the voice, the sound. And that sound is called the inner Self, which is equal in all."
"Even if the translation has no correct meaning, the melody of the one who is singing is enough for everyone to be happy."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Mantra and mala are powerful
17:00 - 17:54 (54 min)
The mala and mantra are tools to cultivate inner light amidst recurring negativity. Dust accumulates on the heart as ages cycle, requiring constant cleansing. Great beings provide light for all, yet personal practice is essential. In Kali Yuga, darkness approaches; one must generate light through devotion and practice before dawn returns. Bhakti and seva are paths of devotion and service. The mala is a sacred instrument for mantra repetition. Hold it with the middle finger and thumb, moving beads inward, avoiding the index finger. The 108 beads complete a sacred count. Keep the mala clean and near the heart, treating it with respect as a source of power. Mantra harnesses the tongue's energy for good or ill. This practice transcends any single tradition.
"Through this light, we protect ourselves, knowing that dawn will come very soon."
"The mala is the power of our whole life. For as many years as you are here, this power is unimaginable."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How cosmic energy is functioning in us
18:00 - 18:57 (57 min)
The divine sound is the voice in the clouds, heard within the heart and ears. This sound carries the Guru's grace and messages through thunder and lightning, which are principles beyond the material earth. Meditation brings this knowledge inward, connecting the soul to these subtle vibrations. The practice involves the mala, representing the universe and the cyclical nature of prāṇa. True understanding merges the individual soul, or jīvātmā, with the universal ātmā, though this union is difficult to perceive. Mantra practice, even silent internal repetition, aligns the mind with this divine sound. The path requires sincere personal effort, not merely compiling knowledge from books. Relationships, guided by cosmic principles, should foster unity beyond the physical, like the enduring connection of Śiva and Śakti within.
"Wherever humans are, they have this sound in their ears."
"One in all and all in one."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Nothing is forever
19:05 - 20:13 (68 min)
The cycle of purification governs all existence. The supreme reality is sound, containing all things. Life presents both fruit and thorns; within every being reside both negative and positive forces. The body is temporary, but the mind and its attachments do not die with it. Souls undergo continual purification, like water flowing from mountain to ocean. A pure soul entering a negative environment is like a fish catching a specific raindrop to form a pearl. Heaven and hell are not permanent destinations but temporary states in an endless cycle, like a wheel where the top becomes the bottom and returns again. This is illustrated by washing a stained garment; through repeated cleansing, even deep stains are removed, and the cloth becomes pure once more. Spiritual practice requires patience and guidance to navigate this cycle and move toward purity.
"Mind is very, very restless. Man marā no mamatā marī, mar gayā deva śarīr (The mind will not die, nor will the sense of 'mine'; only the divine body will die)."
"Hell and heaven are not permanent... It is a circle, cycling."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Guru Itself Parabhrama
20:20 - 21:11 (51 min)
Today's theme is the fifth form of the Goddess, Skandamātā, the mother of Skanda.
A demon named Tārakāsura received a boon that only Śiva's son could kill him, believing Śiva had no son. The imperiled gods arranged for Pārvatī to marry Śiva. Their potent seed was carried to Saravana Lake, where the child Kārtikeya was raised. He mastered all knowledge, received divine weapons, and fulfilled his destiny by slaying the demon. Skandamātā is depicted seated on a lotus, holding lotuses and her son, offering blessings. Worshiping her also honors the protective child Kārtikeya. The Guru is the ultimate guide and source of grace, surpassing all other practices. True meditation and worship are rooted in the Guru. Purification of thought and action is essential, as our current life is shaped by past karma. We must strive for sattvic purity.
"Her powers are that she removes all demons and negative energies from you."
"Therefore, when a guru's kṛpā is there, all negativity will be set aside."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Our heart knows the path
21:15 - 22:11 (56 min)
The spiritual path is founded on inner guidance and the necessity of foundational practice. Progress ultimately depends on grace. The path is positive and clean, not concerned with miracles or negative practices. Differences in tradition are only of language and method. The inner self is always good, but perception in the physical world can become obscured, like a thick fog. One can lose the way and wander. The correct path is found within the heart, not as an external definition. The heart and mind must work together. However, staying on the path requires a guide and a tool. Meditation is an internal process, yet instruction comes from outside. A mālā and mantra are essential for direction, like an airplane needing a flight path. The foundation, like the Mūlādhāra chakra, must be strong and deep, or the entire structure will collapse.
"The path is within your heart."
"Whenever you meditate, you must have your mālā and that mantra."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We are full of resonance
22:15 - 23:09 (54 min)
All paths converge to a single essence. Different masters and gods are like separate drops that ultimately enter the ocean. From that ocean, differentiation arises again, just as water evaporates to form clouds. The purpose is to understand why some return quickly while others fall far away. A story illustrates this: seeds ground between two stones become flour, but a handful near the central hook remain complete. Those who surrender at the holy feet are like those seeds; they are not ground but come to the highest. Another story tells of a yogi saddened by slaughter; in meditation, it was revealed the karma belongs to the actors, not the witness. Satsang attendees are already there and will reach the supreme. The sound within, like the ocean's resonance, is Nādarūpa Parabrahma. This vibration is in the whole universe and within all. Do not sit passively like a dead body; respond and awaken to this sound.
"Those who come to the Gurudevs, or your God, or your temples, or your church—where we are at the holy feet of the gods—they will not be ground."
"It is their karma, and they will get it back again. But you have done nothing. You see, it is painful, but you have not done."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Nothing is forever
23:15 - 0:23 (68 min)
The cycle of purification governs all existence. The supreme reality is sound, containing all things. Life presents both fruit and thorns; within every being reside both negative and positive forces. The body is temporary, but the mind and its attachments do not die with it. Souls undergo continual purification, like water flowing from mountain to ocean. A pure soul entering a negative environment is like a fish catching a specific raindrop to form a pearl. Heaven and hell are not permanent destinations but temporary states in an endless cycle, like a wheel where the top becomes the bottom and returns again. This is illustrated by washing a stained garment; through repeated cleansing, even deep stains are removed, and the cloth becomes pure once more. Spiritual practice requires patience and guidance to navigate this cycle and move toward purity.
"Mind is very, very restless. Man marā no mamatā marī, mar gayā deva śarīr (The mind will not die, nor will the sense of 'mine'; only the divine body will die)."
"Hell and heaven are not permanent... It is a circle, cycling."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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