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A spiritual gathering and discourse celebrating a new mayor and exploring yoga's role in society. "Yoga is not a part of any religion. If, then, all religion is a part of yoga, because yoga is good health, happiness, harmony, peace, non-violence, understanding, kindness, and love." "Rāja Yoga means discipline... So, what is a Rājayoga? So long ago, there were people... So, how the rāja-nīti, how the politics was born? The politics came in life." Swami Viśvagunānanda (Viśva Gurujī) leads a ceremony at Śrī Devapurījī Ashram following the election of Gurū Nāthanjī as Mayor of the Kāpiti Coast. After introductory remarks and a speech from the new mayor, Swamijī delivers a discourse. He connects the concept of Rāja Yoga (the yoga of discipline and kingship) to ethical governance, explains the universal principles of yoga beyond physical postures, and blesses the mayor's mission to build community. The talk includes commentary on the International Day of Yoga and concludes with Vedic prayers for peace. Filming location: New Zealand

Bhajans from different ashrams in India

A spiritual discourse on purity, diet, and human relationships. "If we advise others, saying, 'Do not eat this; it is not good,' they may threaten us." "Early morning, she makes pūjā. Pūjā for whom? For her husband. And always she's in meditation." A swami shares a meandering talk, beginning with his personal experience defending vegetarianism in India and observing how others eventually adopted the practice. He uses the metaphor of water's cycle to describe spiritual purity and ascent, then discusses themes of marital devotion, conception, and the roles of men and women, often shifting topics without clear transitions. The session concludes with chanting. Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia

A satsang on spiritual family, surrender, and practice within a guru-disciple lineage. "This is our Gurudeva, our father and mother. So spiritually, we have our home here." "If you have complete faith, if you have one hundred percent trust, that is what matters. And that faith, the number one rule, is surrendering." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, welcoming both longtime and new disciples. She describes the ashram as a spiritual home and the guru as a parental figure, contrasting these eternal bonds with temporary worldly family ties born of karma. She emphasizes the necessity of complete faith and surrender to the guru for solving life's problems, linking this to the need for inner purification through mantra, prayer, and satsang. The talk concludes with a call to sing the surrender mantra Nāhaṁ Karatā and the Guru Brahma prayer. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A devotional introduction and singing of a traditional bhajan. "We can sing a very beautiful bhajan from Swāmī Lālā Nānjī. It is called Manarata Nāma, and it means, 'Oh my mind, repeat the name of God, repeat your mantra.'" "Give your body and mind to Sāddhā Gurudeva, and he will destroy all your doubts and all your bad qualities. In the holy lotus feet of Satguru Deva reside all holy pilgrimages." The speaker introduces a lesser-sung bhajan by Swāmī Lālā Nānjī, emphasizing the urgency of spiritual practice in human life. They explain the bhajan's theme of repeating the divine name and extol the glory and essential role of the true Guru in guiding devotees across the ocean of worldly existence. The session includes singing verses from the bhajan and concludes with salutations. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing and translation.

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing and translations. We shouldn't hold animals in a cage. They feel much pain there. Let them be free. We are also like that bird in the

A lecture on the cosmic origin and holistic practice of yoga. "Yoga is one of the first principles in creation." "That’s called yoga: our physical body, our mental body, and our subtle body. These are three, according to yogic science. Balance, complete." Swami Paramananda addresses a temple gathering, invited to speak on yoga. He presents a cosmological view of yoga's origin from Anant Brahmāṇḍ (infinite universes), sound (Nāda), and the self-manifested Śiva. He explains the traditional concept of 8.4 million life forms and argues for a vegetarian diet to attain higher consciousness. The talk covers the need for a guru, the 72,000 nerve systems, the five kośas (sheaths), and a detailed, practical guide to the chakras—from the earth chakras in the feet to the higher centers. He concludes with practical techniques like chanting AUM and a stress-relief exercise, ending with a peace mantra. Filming location: USA

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. The story of Krishna and Vidura's wife. Explanation and sing of bhajan Prabhu Prema Bina Nahi Ave. Strilky Ashram is a heaven on earth. We should know what Guru really means. Our biggest problems are our ego and jealousy. The real Guru mantra can liberate our minds. Our yoga name helps us to go towards our aims. We have to do seva (selfless service) in order to get the blessing. Miracles can happen to each of us. Karma is happening to every country. Yoga has become an industry in the world. There are some institutes which want to control yoga and ayurveda also. It should create a universal benchmark for yoga and ayurveda. In Britain, many people can legally use yoga and ayurveda as medicine. Bhajan explanation and singing Prabhu Mere Avaguna Chita Na Caro.

An evening satsang sharing stories of grace and miracles from the Guru lineage. "Mahāprabhujī said, 'Why are you always thinking, "There is no more food"?' ... He opened the cloth, and the pot was full of halvā soup." "Mahāprabhujī was singing a very nice bhajan. People sang many, many bhajans. It is said prasāda means enough, more than enough." The lecturer addresses a global audience, offering blessings and narrating miraculous anecdotes involving his Gurus, Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī. He recounts tales of multiplying food, fulfilling devotees' desires, and personal experiences of divine light, emphasizing themes of selfless service (seva), contentment (santosh), and faith over the pursuit of miracles. The talk concludes with a parable about a healed leper, known as the "Sonāmukhī Gurujī," whose faith and a simple laxative lead to a series of wondrous events. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky, Czech Republic. Lecture by Swami Avatarpuriji. You can't run away from Maya. The story of a sadhu who was living in the Himalayas. Only by following the right path and Gurudev we can cross the ocean of ignorance. Finally, we should follow the path of Bhakti. Explanation of how Gurudev helps us to overcome our troubles. Mind is restless, but using mantra it can be focused. Chanting and learning mantras, including Mahamrityur Jayamantra. Lecture by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji. The mind is like a horse. Why we are telling stories when we are teaching someone. What is important is the feeling in the heart.

Practicing of the system "Yoga in Daily Life", Level 3 - Part 1, in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India on 27th of October 2009.

A satsang discourse on the eternal nature of sacred sound and spiritual lineage. "Even if someone died a thousand years ago, or five thousand years, or more than that, he or she who wrote this or sang that song, that person is still alive here." "All they have eaten the cream... But they did not eat the cow. Milk the cow and take the butter." The speaker explores the ancient origins of the Vedas and yoga, challenging the notion they are only 5,000 years old. Using the story of Dhruva becoming the Pole Star, he illustrates eternal divine justice and the lasting resonance of a true name or sound. He emphasizes the importance of honoring the original authors of bhajans and scriptures, recounting a story where his Guruji advised a disciple to find fresh inspiration from the eternal source, like milking a cow for new butter. The talk concludes with the singing of bhajans. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Lecture by Sadhvi Shanti from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary. We are climbing to the top of the mountain step by step. To follow the path is very important. At the end of your life, God will ask: "what have you done for others?" There are many things in nature that we can use for our spiritual development. The tree is always ready to accept.

Vishwaguruji leads a Meditation at the International Conference 'Yoga for Wellness' organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and held at Pravasi Bariyat Kendra in New Delhi. The inaugural session was attended by the Vice President of India.

Inaugurual session of the conference on 'Yoga for Wellness' organized by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and held at Pravasi Bariyat Kendra in New Delhi. The inaugural session was attended by the Vice President of India.

An evening satsang on the nature of spirituality. "Spirituality: purity and humbleness, kindness, peace, understanding, oneness. Without this oneness, no peace, no spirituality." "What can be more spiritual than this? Joy, joy, joy. It is that joy we should get like this now. Spirituality is what we call the joy." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering in an ashram, exploring the essence of spirituality beyond religious forms. He describes it as the harmonious union of mother (earth/nature) and father (divine light/energy) principles, manifesting as inner joy, peace, and oneness. He contrasts this with the discord of the modern age, concluding that true spirituality is found in present happiness and collective harmony. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A cooking demonstration for preparing traditional Indian vegetables. "Both the guṇḍā and the saṅgrī grow in the desert of Rajasthan, at our Jadon Ashram in the Pali district." "For me, and for all of us, it is very important always to know where our food comes from, what we are eating, its origin, and through whose hands it has passed." A monk prepares a dish of guṇḍā and saṅgrī, vegetables harvested from ashram lands in Rajasthan. He explains the sourcing and preparation of the dried ingredients, then cooks them with spices, onion, and yogurt, while also demonstrating how to make chapati. The process is interwoven with spiritual reflections on food origins and chants. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

An opening talk at a spiritual seminar addressing the absence of the guru and the purpose of gathering. "People are always complaining, 'Oh, Kali Yuga is not good, Kali Yuga is a terrible time.' But if you know how to utilize it, Kali Yuga is also excellent." "We need to be like a Paramahaṁsa... We should be like that. In this world, we have so many things... we should be like the Haṁsa: take the pearls, take the milk, and leave the water." A senior disciple addresses the assembled spiritual family at the Vép seminar, acknowledging the physical absence of Viśvagurūjī. He reframes the gathering as a vital opportunity to recharge, strengthen spiritual family bonds, and deepen personal practice. Key themes include extracting the essence from the Kali Yuga, the necessity of a supportive community for sādhanā, and using the seminar for introspection, mauna (silence), and focused practice of āsana and prāṇāyāma to calm the mind. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A spiritual discourse on the meaning and practice of a specific mantra. "Oṃ, the Uncreated Body. It is not referring to the physical body. It is pointing to the body of Consciousness, the body of Awareness, the body of Being." "When we chant this mantra, we are not invoking something outside of ourselves. We are recognising and affirming our true nature." A teacher provides a detailed commentary on the mantra "Oṃ Aki Rāchanā Śarīra," explaining its meaning as a pointer to the eternal, unchanging Self or Awareness beyond the physical form. He instructs listeners on how to chant it as a practice of self-recognition and disidentification from the body-mind, describing it as the subjective space of pure knowing. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A satsang commemorating the incarnation day of Satguru Dharamsamrat Sri Swami Madhavanandji. "The bhajans we are singing are the words of the Vedas." "To wear orange robes is not to be a real sannyāsī. You have to live life as a sannyāsī." A speaker venerates his Satguru, Guruji, on his auspicious incarnation day. He describes Guruji as a Nitya Avatara whose divinely inspired bhajans carry the resonance of Brahmajnana. He shares personal stories illustrating Guruji's oneness with his own Guru, Mahaprabhuji, and the tests of faith and surrender on the path, including an account of being sent on a journey without provisions. The talk also covers the spiritual lineage and practical instructions for an upcoming pilgrimage to Alakpuriji's cave in the Himalayas. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse exploring the multifaceted nature and power of mantra. "Man is the mind, and tra is also called the desire. And that can be negative or positive. And this mantra can make good and bad." "Every bhajan is full of wisdom. That is a mantra... it is very, very important that we have positive respect, love, and harmony. That is the best mantra." Swami Ji leads a satsang, explaining that mantra originates from the mind and can be any powerful speech, from a wife's worrying words to sacred chants. He discusses fear, cultural differences between India and Europe, and shares anecdotes, including one from the 1970s about cultural exchange. The talk weaves through themes of spirituality, the role of the Guru, and concludes with the recitation of sacred mantras. Filming location: Salzburg, Austria

An evening satsang on spiritual practice, the role of the guru, and a morning prayer ritual. "Early morning is called Brahmamuhūrta... it is said that one of the best nectars is in that time." "Don't change your gurus. If you are changing, then you will not achieve anything." Swami Maheshwarananda addresses a global audience, discussing the universal human search for meaning amidst modern confusion. He outlines an ideal morning routine of purification, prayer, and light, and explains the hierarchical concept of the guru, from parents and teachers to one's irreplaceable spiritual master. He concludes by teaching and explaining the lyrics of a devotional Āratī song. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual gathering and discourse celebrating a new mayor and exploring yoga's role in society. "Yoga is not a part of any religion. If, then, all religion is a part of yoga, because yoga is good health, happiness, harmony, peace, non-violence, understanding, kindness, and love." "Rāja Yoga means discipline... So, what is a Rājayoga? So long ago, there were people... So, how the rāja-nīti, how the politics was born? The politics came in life." Swami Viśvagunānanda (Viśva Gurujī) leads a ceremony at Śrī Devapurījī Ashram following the election of Gurū Nāthanjī as Mayor of the Kāpiti Coast. After introductory remarks and a speech from the new mayor, Swamijī delivers a discourse. He connects the concept of Rāja Yoga (the yoga of discipline and kingship) to ethical governance, explains the universal principles of yoga beyond physical postures, and blesses the mayor's mission to build community. The talk includes commentary on the International Day of Yoga and concludes with Vedic prayers for peace. Filming location: New Zealand

An instructional yoga session focused on holistic health and managing modern lifestyle diseases. "Yoga practices shape our attitude toward health and life. By cultivating physical and mental relaxation, balance, flexibility, and discipline, the practice guides us toward the yogic goals for daily life." "Teachers... The main emphasis should be on the slowness, calmness, balance, and harmonization the practice brings." An instructor guides viewers through a practical yoga sequence designed for holistic well-being, emphasizing its role in preventing diseases like diabetes by reducing stress. The narration explains the Yoga in Daily Life system's approach, combining physical postures, breathwork, and meditation to achieve balance on physical, mental, and emotional levels. The session includes specific exercises, like leg lifts and a forearm-supported pose, with cues for proper alignment and mindful observation. Filming location: Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on the ancient origins and modern practice of yoga and Ayurveda. "The science of yoga is ancient. Ayurveda is also that old." "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing." A speaker addresses an audience, passionately recounting the divine origins of yoga from Shiva and Ayurveda from Dhanvantari, using the story of Hanuman fetching the Sanjivani herb to illustrate Ayurveda's ancient power. He critiques official claims that these sciences are only 5,000 years old, urging listeners to petition the government for correction. The talk expands to cover the purpose of yoga in overcoming stress and mental impurities (mala, vikshepa, avarana), explains how specific asanas like Bhujangasana affect the mind and body, and reflects critically on human nature, pollution, and dietary habits. Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary