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We have to make our food
0:55 - 1:48 (53 min)
Maintaining health and purity through yoga and conscious living is essential.
A period of global difficulty was endured through disciplined practice at home. This practice sustains life. The guidance given long ago was to avoid meat and alcohol, which many adopted, leading to healthier generations. The treatment of animals is a concern; some advocate for not taking from them, aligning with vegan principles. Caution is required regarding new substances added to food. Personal health must be guarded by choosing pure nourishment. The collective practice ensures well-being for oneself and family.
"Your power was this, that you stayed very good."
"Tell them, 'No meat and no alcohol.'"
Filming location: Jogacentrum, Levoca, Slovakia
Vishwaguruji's first visits to Czechoslovakia
1:50 - 2:43 (53 min)
The early spread of yoga in Central Europe began through sincere invitations. People from Czechoslovakia requested teachings despite political warnings. A core group of devotees, including a professor and a young woman named Lalitā, facilitated the first programs. These gatherings attracted diverse individuals from various faiths. The practice grew steadily from these humble beginnings. The foundational yoga system was later developed and compiled into a book. This work established a lasting community of dedicated practitioners. The journey was marked by personal devotion and collective effort.
"They said, 'Please, we would like to bring you to Croatia.' I said, 'Okay, I’m okay.'"
"From there it began, very much Indian, my Indian yoga for me, the whole world."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The relation between Guru and disciple
2:50 - 3:54 (64 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Holy Guruji and Sri Mahaprabhuji meeting in Jodhpur. How bhajans are performed in India and around the world. Guru and disciple are always in connection with each other. Just as the relationship between mother and child is forever, even if they are not physically in the same place.
Yoga in Daily Life: Health Promotion in the Czech Republic
4:00 - 4:13 (13 min)
Yoga in Daily Life systematically promotes health in the Czech Republic. The system began here in 1973, based on the traditional concept of Vedānta. It offers training on four levels: physical, mental, social, and spiritual, for everyone regardless of background. This aligns with the national health strategy, which now explicitly includes spiritual health. New government action plans until 2020 target areas where yoga can directly contribute: promoting physical activity, proper nutrition, mental health, reducing risky behaviors, and mitigating environmental stress. The system's sophisticated, methodology-unique techniques make it suitable for research and intervention programs, with publications available for specific health groups. The association has grown to become the largest in the country, with a widespread network of centers offering lessons.
"The state belongs to those that allow and highly appreciate cooperation with public, private, and non-governmental organizations."
"This harmonizing of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual level, is truly the only chance to keep peace and development in our society."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Practise every morning
4:20 - 5:01 (41 min)
The human being is a morning realization. Everyone is a gift from God, seeking something through practice. All religions have prayers and mantras for cleansing; Muslims are very dedicated. In the morning, upon waking, open your eyes inside. The first realization is "I am human." What does that mean? We were sleeping, unaware, and now we are. Animals exist, like birds that mourn, but they do not understand as we do. Women are very spiritual in their daily practices. Among creatures, it is said the horse is uniquely "the man." Do not kill hope. Our practice is to open our eyes, say "I am human," and place hands on the earth, our mother. We must not harm the earth with chemicals. We have many problems and doctors now because of our actions. We must return to being human. Think: if I am human, will I kill or eat meat? That is not human. Practice this each morning.
"Early in the morning, they also give mantra. Among them, there are those who can do it and those who should not."
"In the morning, when we first get up, you open the eyes inside... I am human. Yes, I'm human."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
When I was a child
5:05 - 5:56 (51 min)
The path requires personal action and grace, not mere waiting. We strive to connect and become better, yet many wait for life to happen. True progress comes from engaging actively. A personal history illustrates this: a father's astrological prediction, a mother's concern, and encounters with spiritual guides led to a decisive journey. Running from school and meeting a teacher clarified the path. An invitation to teach yoga abroad began with a refusal to eat meat, establishing principles that attracted many. This work expanded across countries, forming communities and ashrams through consistent action and adherence to truth. The key is to take life into your own hands; sitting in a waiting room yields nothing. Engage in karma yoga, participate, and give of yourself. Through active doing, destiny unfolds.
"My father said, 'This child has a high IQ.'"
"If you want to learn math, you can't sit and talk, 'Math, please come to me.' You must take life in your own hands."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Live webcast from Strilky
6:00 - 7:30 (90 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
We keep the light in our hearts
6:00 - 6:49 (49 min)
from Villach, Austria. We are lucky to meet in this city. I came to Vienna for the first time in Austria. Back then, not so many people practiced yoga. Some people thought that yogis slept on beds with nails. After Vienna I was invited to Linz. That's how I came to this area. And the seeds that were planted began to grow. Light is life, darkness is death. How long does the light in the lamp burn? How much oil is in it? After a while, the divine light of life goes out, whatever we do. We keep this light in our hearts.
Life begins from the navel
6:55 - 7:33 (38 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Practising OM chanting from the navel. Our birth is happening from the navel. Practising Bari Khatu Pranam and bhramari pranayama.
Yoga unites people
7:35 - 8:19 (44 min)
Observing spiritual practice reveals a common human foundation beneath different forms. Many traditions share morning rituals of purification, prayer, and offering. Christians go to church, kneel, and give donations. Hindus perform ablutions and sit peacefully. Muslims wash, pray from their book, and instruct their children. These external forms vary, but the internal impulse is shared. Yet, in many places, this dedicated practice is declining. People are distracted, and communal observance diminishes. True spirituality transcends these separate identities. In a hospital, a doctor does not ask a patient's religion or nationality before providing care. The focus is solely on the human being in need of healing. This illustrates our fundamental unity. Every creature has a body and can feel pain. A single needle causes suffering to the whole body. We are all interconnected. Therefore, do not claim one religion is superior. All contain goodness. Our shared humanity is the primary truth.
"Not this is India or Christians or Muslims making or their name. No, only the human, and this comes to them."
"In a hospital, they will not say, 'What are you? Which land is this?' But please bring this child or person who has fallen down."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We are never old for yoga
8:25 - 8:38 (13 min)
This weekend provided a spiritual vaccination against the subtle influences of Kali Yuga. The age's decay enters through small compromises, like a mouse, creating spiritual inflation. We must learn to firmly say no to ourselves, for the gentle approach of this era ends with us caught unaware. A yogi, like aged ghee, improves with time; one is never too old for sādhana. This injection strengthens our immunity, but ongoing practice is essential. We must carry this light home and arrive at the coming opening in a state of spiritual readiness, not merely physical. Our perspective on food, practice, and community must grasp the deeper principle of non-harm.
"To know how to say 'No' to ourselves."
"We are never too old for our sādhana."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Vedas
8:45 - 9:30 (45 min)
The Vedas are the holy scriptures of Sanātana Dharma, representing a vast river of knowledge. This knowledge was originally transmitted orally from master to disciple through Śruti, listening, and Smṛti, memory. In the Kali Yuga, human memory declined. To preserve the Vedas, the sage Vedavyāsa dictated them continuously. Gaṇeśa agreed to write them down on the condition that the dictation never stop. Gaṇeśa used his own tusk as a writing instrument. The knowledge contained within the Vedas is immeasurable, likened to the entire Himalayan mountain range compared to a mere handful of dust. All spiritual paths and practices originate from yoga. The goal is to internalize this knowledge through practice and meditation, ultimately cultivating peace within oneself to share with the world.
"Śruti is what we listen to from the master—remembering the master's teaching. Smṛti is memory, so that one becomes the master or the great receiver who knows everything by heart."
"Till now, what you have learned is only as much as the dust in your hand. And the Vedas are like the whole Himalaya."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Mahaprabhuji was like a father to everyone
9:35 - 10:05 (30 min)
Mahāprabhujī's greatness drew people from far distances who traveled by foot, cart, or camel. His presence was a great event, and he was considered like Śiva Bhagavān. He meditated in a deep underground chamber and lived simply. He ensured everyone was fed before he would eat, acting like a father or mother. In that era, people in villages lived well and celebrated together; when a child was born, the whole community rejoiced. Many spiritual beings like him lived without concern for money. Now, with modern machines and distractions, people have lost this simplicity and constantly judge. True spirituality involves compassion, such as not killing animals for food. We should treat all as brothers and sisters and nurture the goodness within our hearts.
"Who has not eaten? Have you eaten or not?" He would check everywhere. Only after ensuring everyone had eaten would he say, "Okay, now I will eat."
"If you say we are very spiritual, and we are killing animals and eating them, then what is that?"
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Always be in the present and go to Satsang
10:10 - 10:54 (44 min)
Enter the sacred space of satsaṅg with full awareness, leaving the outer world behind. This environment is a protective bubble of pure energy. Upon entering, consciously set aside all mental burdens and problems, as one leaves dirty shoes at the door. The essential practice is to be fully present in the current moment. Ordinary life is often lived in unawareness, while a yogī cultivates constant awareness of the here and now. Do not dwell in past sorrows or future anxieties. Choose to dwell in uplifting society, or satsaṅg, which strengthens and elevates. Negative company, or kusaṅg, weakens through complaint and fear. The energy of true satsaṅg can transform one's inner state, creating a personal golden age regardless of the external era. Carry this cultivated purity forward. Live life like wearing a pristine white dress, striving to keep it clean through positive thoughts and actions. Real satsaṅg is found in physical congregation with the Guru and the community. Utilize this rare opportunity for purification. Remain a humble disciple, always willing to serve through karma yoga, and continually strive for positive inner change.
"When we are in a seminar or in ashram satsaṅg, try not to be in another space and time, 'buying shoes' or something else."
"Which society we have, that we will become."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Darshan and dhan
11:00 - 11:57 (57 min)
True wealth is found in spiritual vision, not material illusion.
The darśana of the Guru is the highest blessing, surpassing all ritual and pilgrimage. Mere repetition of scriptures or practice of yoga is insufficient without this grace. People chase gold and money, mistaking transient possessions for real wealth. Even family bonds, like husband and wife, are often expressions of attachment, not the enduring harmony seen in nature. The real wealth is Darśana Dhan—the vision of God—which leads one forever upward. Worldly roles and gifts, like a mother's ring, are temporary tokens; the true legacy is spiritual awareness. Modern relationships fracture quickly because they lack Sat, the eternal truth. Satsaṅga is communion with that truth, which once attained, does not leave. This world is māyā, a great deceiver composed of the three guṇas, which entangle us through sweet words and desires, primarily attraction between genders and to riches.
"Having darśana of the Sadhguru is higher than all pilgrimage."
"Māyā is a great cheater... that aspect of God which can deceive us."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Vishwaguruji's first visits to Czechoslovakia
12:05 - 12:58 (53 min)
The early spread of yoga in Central Europe began through sincere invitations. People from Czechoslovakia requested teachings despite political warnings. A core group of devotees, including a professor and a young woman named Lalitā, facilitated the first programs. These gatherings attracted diverse individuals from various faiths. The practice grew steadily from these humble beginnings. The foundational yoga system was later developed and compiled into a book. This work established a lasting community of dedicated practitioners. The journey was marked by personal devotion and collective effort.
"They said, 'Please, we would like to bring you to Croatia.' I said, 'Okay, I’m okay.'"
"From there it began, very much Indian, my Indian yoga for me, the whole world."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Mahaprabhuji was like a father to everyone
13:05 - 13:35 (30 min)
Mahāprabhujī's greatness drew people from far distances who traveled by foot, cart, or camel. His presence was a great event, and he was considered like Śiva Bhagavān. He meditated in a deep underground chamber and lived simply. He ensured everyone was fed before he would eat, acting like a father or mother. In that era, people in villages lived well and celebrated together; when a child was born, the whole community rejoiced. Many spiritual beings like him lived without concern for money. Now, with modern machines and distractions, people have lost this simplicity and constantly judge. True spirituality involves compassion, such as not killing animals for food. We should treat all as brothers and sisters and nurture the goodness within our hearts.
"Who has not eaten? Have you eaten or not?" He would check everywhere. Only after ensuring everyone had eaten would he say, "Okay, now I will eat."
"If you say we are very spiritual, and we are killing animals and eating them, then what is that?"
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The relation between Guru and disciple
13:40 - 14:44 (64 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Holy Guruji and Sri Mahaprabhuji meeting in Jodhpur. How bhajans are performed in India and around the world. Guru and disciple are always in connection with each other. Just as the relationship between mother and child is forever, even if they are not physically in the same place.
The Essence of Guru Pūrṇimā
14:50 - 15:52 (62 min)
The essence of Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of the Guru principle, which is present in all things. True meditation is on the form of the Gurudeva, not on external objects. The Guru is not only a spiritual master but also anyone who teaches, including parents, teachers, and even nature. Sanātana Dharma respects everything as divine, seeing God in the sun, earth, rivers, and all creatures. It is a universal tradition that grants freedom to worship in diverse ways within one family. The formal Guru lineage, or paramparā, carries a sacred authority represented by the seat of Vedavyāsa. One must respect this lineage and follow the Guru's word, as the true mantra is the Guru's instruction. Ultimately, every entity that provides knowledge or guidance is a guru.
"Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara." "Dhyāna Mūlaṁ Guru Mūrtiḥ, Pūjā Mūlaṁ Guru Pādam."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
We have to make our food
16:00 - 16:53 (53 min)
Maintaining health and purity through yoga and conscious living is essential.
A period of global difficulty was endured through disciplined practice at home. This practice sustains life. The guidance given long ago was to avoid meat and alcohol, which many adopted, leading to healthier generations. The treatment of animals is a concern; some advocate for not taking from them, aligning with vegan principles. Caution is required regarding new substances added to food. Personal health must be guarded by choosing pure nourishment. The collective practice ensures well-being for oneself and family.
"Your power was this, that you stayed very good."
"Tell them, 'No meat and no alcohol.'"
Filming location: Jogacentrum, Levoca, Slovakia
Practicing from Villach
17:00 - 18:11 (71 min)
Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Villach, Austria. Asana practice.
Practise every morning
18:15 - 18:56 (41 min)
The human being is a morning realization. Everyone is a gift from God, seeking something through practice. All religions have prayers and mantras for cleansing; Muslims are very dedicated. In the morning, upon waking, open your eyes inside. The first realization is "I am human." What does that mean? We were sleeping, unaware, and now we are. Animals exist, like birds that mourn, but they do not understand as we do. Women are very spiritual in their daily practices. Among creatures, it is said the horse is uniquely "the man." Do not kill hope. Our practice is to open our eyes, say "I am human," and place hands on the earth, our mother. We must not harm the earth with chemicals. We have many problems and doctors now because of our actions. We must return to being human. Think: if I am human, will I kill or eat meat? That is not human. Practice this each morning.
"Early in the morning, they also give mantra. Among them, there are those who can do it and those who should not."
"In the morning, when we first get up, you open the eyes inside... I am human. Yes, I'm human."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Śaṅkha Prakṣālana and Kunjal Kriyā: Purification of the Intestine and Stomach
19:00 - 19:40 (40 min)
This lecture details the Śaṅkha Prakṣālana and Kunjal Kriyā purification techniques. Śaṅkha Prakṣālana is the cleansing of the entire intestine using warm, lightly salted water, performed early in the morning on an empty stomach. It involves drinking water and performing specific movements and postures to guide the water through the system. This practice is beneficial for conditions like high blood pressure and digestive issues but is not advised for those under 15, individuals with active ulcers or hernias, or pregnant women. Preparation includes a light diet the prior evening. The process continues until the expelled water runs clear. A strict diet must follow for at least one week, avoiding alcohol, meat, fish, eggs, and raw foods. Kunjal Kriyā is the cleansing of the stomach, performed after Śaṅkha Prakṣālana by drinking unsalted water to the point of fullness and then voluntarily expelling it. This practice helps purify the stomach and can aid those with bronchial asthma. The session concludes with rest and a meal of specially prepared kicharī.
"The best time to do Śaṅkha Prakṣālana is in March, the beginning of September, the end of May, and before the winter."
"After Śaṅkha Prakṣālana, you have to keep a diet for at least, strictly, seven days, one week, and up to one month."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Happiness in the family
19:45 - 21:01 (76 min)
The spiritual path requires the profound surgery of ego dissolution, not physical operation. A story illustrates true devotion: Hanumān opened his chest to reveal Rāma and Sītā within his heart. The ideal is for the Guru's form to be revealed within one's own heart. This symbolizes the death of the ego, which is the true meaning of being born again. Achieving this state is not easy, as it requires overcoming the gap between ordinary life and divine consciousness. Family life offers a reflection of this unity. The initial pure connection between parents and a newborn child mirrors spiritual oneness. This unity must be nurtured carefully amidst worldly distractions like materialism and neglected spirituality. Daily spiritual practice, such as morning reflection and meditation, is essential to cleanse the inner being. Reading sacred texts provides guidance, but they must be engaged with sincerely.
"He opened his chest, and in his heart everyone could see a small Rāma and a small Sītā."
"It is written in very small, invisible letters that this means killing our ego."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Live webcast from Strilky
20:00 - 21:30 (90 min)
Morning satsang with Viswhaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
When I was a child
21:05 - 21:56 (51 min)
The path requires personal action and grace, not mere waiting. We strive to connect and become better, yet many wait for life to happen. True progress comes from engaging actively. A personal history illustrates this: a father's astrological prediction, a mother's concern, and encounters with spiritual guides led to a decisive journey. Running from school and meeting a teacher clarified the path. An invitation to teach yoga abroad began with a refusal to eat meat, establishing principles that attracted many. This work expanded across countries, forming communities and ashrams through consistent action and adherence to truth. The key is to take life into your own hands; sitting in a waiting room yields nothing. Engage in karma yoga, participate, and give of yourself. Through active doing, destiny unfolds.
"My father said, 'This child has a high IQ.'"
"If you want to learn math, you can't sit and talk, 'Math, please come to me.' You must take life in your own hands."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Vedas
22:00 - 22:45 (45 min)
The Vedas are the holy scriptures of Sanātana Dharma, representing a vast river of knowledge. This knowledge was originally transmitted orally from master to disciple through Śruti, listening, and Smṛti, memory. In the Kali Yuga, human memory declined. To preserve the Vedas, the sage Vedavyāsa dictated them continuously. Gaṇeśa agreed to write them down on the condition that the dictation never stop. Gaṇeśa used his own tusk as a writing instrument. The knowledge contained within the Vedas is immeasurable, likened to the entire Himalayan mountain range compared to a mere handful of dust. All spiritual paths and practices originate from yoga. The goal is to internalize this knowledge through practice and meditation, ultimately cultivating peace within oneself to share with the world.
"Śruti is what we listen to from the master—remembering the master's teaching. Smṛti is memory, so that one becomes the master or the great receiver who knows everything by heart."
"Till now, what you have learned is only as much as the dust in your hand. And the Vedas are like the whole Himalaya."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Always be in the present and go to Satsang
22:50 - 23:34 (44 min)
Enter the sacred space of satsaṅg with full awareness, leaving the outer world behind. This environment is a protective bubble of pure energy. Upon entering, consciously set aside all mental burdens and problems, as one leaves dirty shoes at the door. The essential practice is to be fully present in the current moment. Ordinary life is often lived in unawareness, while a yogī cultivates constant awareness of the here and now. Do not dwell in past sorrows or future anxieties. Choose to dwell in uplifting society, or satsaṅg, which strengthens and elevates. Negative company, or kusaṅg, weakens through complaint and fear. The energy of true satsaṅg can transform one's inner state, creating a personal golden age regardless of the external era. Carry this cultivated purity forward. Live life like wearing a pristine white dress, striving to keep it clean through positive thoughts and actions. Real satsaṅg is found in physical congregation with the Guru and the community. Utilize this rare opportunity for purification. Remain a humble disciple, always willing to serve through karma yoga, and continually strive for positive inner change.
"When we are in a seminar or in ashram satsaṅg, try not to be in another space and time, 'buying shoes' or something else."
"Which society we have, that we will become."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga unites people
23:40 - 0:24 (44 min)
Observing spiritual practice reveals a common human foundation beneath different forms. Many traditions share morning rituals of purification, prayer, and offering. Christians go to church, kneel, and give donations. Hindus perform ablutions and sit peacefully. Muslims wash, pray from their book, and instruct their children. These external forms vary, but the internal impulse is shared. Yet, in many places, this dedicated practice is declining. People are distracted, and communal observance diminishes. True spirituality transcends these separate identities. In a hospital, a doctor does not ask a patient's religion or nationality before providing care. The focus is solely on the human being in need of healing. This illustrates our fundamental unity. Every creature has a body and can feel pain. A single needle causes suffering to the whole body. We are all interconnected. Therefore, do not claim one religion is superior. All contain goodness. Our shared humanity is the primary truth.
"Not this is India or Christians or Muslims making or their name. No, only the human, and this comes to them."
"In a hospital, they will not say, 'What are you? Which land is this?' But please bring this child or person who has fallen down."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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