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We seek purity
1:00 - 1:11 (11 min)
A spiritual discourse on purity and devotion in the modern age.
"Therefore, I always implore our devotees: 'Please do not be black, please do not be black.'"
"I want to be this drop. I want to drink... it desires only purity, directly from my God."
The lecturer reflects on the pervasive darkness of the Kali Yuga, observed in clothing and culture, and contrasts it with the purity found in sacred music and devotion. He shares teachings from his Gurudeva, using the metaphor of a pure drop of water (pū) to describe the soul's yearning for divine purity over worldly abundance, and calls for inner cleanliness and the declaration of the pure "I am."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The Third Eye and the Awakening of the Mūlādhāra Cakra
1:15 - 1:53 (38 min)
The third eye symbolizes wisdom that burns all negativity to purity, and the awakening of the Mūlādhāra Cakra is the beginning of spiritual ascent. We have four eyes: in the heart, the Ājñā Cakra, and the two physical eyes. The Mūlādhāra is the seat of primal energy and our basic qualities. Its awakening feels like emerging from darkness, like a sprouting seed, bringing a pleasant, fearless, divine feeling as consciousness moves toward liberation. This cakra is a lotus, symbolizing creation and beauty, existing in the world but remaining above it. It has four petals representing the four ways life enters this world. An inverted triangle within symbolizes creative Śakti and the three guṇas. A seven-trunked elephant there symbolizes strength, prosperity, and the seven essential minerals; awakening balances the body. This elephant is Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles. Within the cakra is a Śiva Liṅga, representing supreme consciousness, around which a snake is coiled three times, symbolizing time. If not awakened, development goes down; when awakened, the snake rises, allowing one to see past, present, and future. This rising Kuṇḍalinī Śakti brings peace, prosperity, wisdom, and happiness. All these powers are within.
"When the Mūlādhāra Cakra is awakening, like a child feels in the lap of the mother. Then there is a divine feeling, no fear, no negative feelings."
"As the snake awaits and proceeds, she’s ascending, and that’s your wisdom. Your knowledge is awakening. It is the consciousness from the darkness coming out."
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
DVD 161a
We should develop positive qualities
2:00 - 3:04 (64 min)
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of practice, overcoming obstacles, and living one's dharma.
"Tons of theory is nothing compared with a grain of practice. Abhyāsa, abhyāsa kaunte, abhyāsa."
"Dharmo rakṣita rakṣitaha. If you protect the dharma, the dharma will protect you."
Swami Ji addresses a gathering, emphasizing that true mastery in spirituality, like in archery or music, comes only from dedicated practice (abhyāsa) and love for the discipline. He explains that the real test of one's principles (dharma), patience (dhīraja), and relationships comes during times of adversity. The talk weaves through themes of faithfulness, the distractions of the mind (vikāras), and the importance of protecting one's spiritual and moral commitments in all aspects of life.
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Stories are within you
3:10 - 4:08 (58 min)
A morning satsang on the guru's grace, devotion, and the power of teaching through stories.
"Na’haṁ kartā means we are not the doer. We cannot do it. If we think we do, it may be confusing. So we give it with both our hands; we surrender it at the holy feet of Mahāprabhujī."
"So, when someone asks you, and you give… The answer first to them. First, give your answers... The answer is yours because you are now a great man."
The speaker, Swami Avatarpuri, opens with the principle of surrender to the guru's grace. He uses analogies, like a sculptor transforming stone into a worshipped deity, to illustrate how devotion elevates the ordinary. He shares a parable about a poor man whose selfless act of seeking answers for others ultimately solves his own plight, emphasizing the power of selfless service and positive speech. The talk concludes with personal anecdotes about the value of stories as a tool for learning and connection.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The sleep makes you healthy
4:15 - 4:33 (18 min)
A spiritual discourse on the nature of sleep, consciousness, and the self.
"we are sleeping, but that is not us."
"Sleep will make us happy again, healthy, everything. So therefore, please sleep."
A spiritual teacher addresses an international gathering at an ashram, exploring the profound state of sleep. He describes how the true self withdraws from the body during deep sleep, discusses the travel of consciousness in dreams, and contrasts ordinary sleep with the yogic practice of yoga nidrā. The talk emphasizes achieving peace and correct understanding to sleep properly, without reliance on medicine.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
The form of the Supreme is the resonance
4:40 - 5:53 (73 min)
Morning program wth Vishwaguruji from Sydney, Australia. Sound unites us with the Supreme. Continuing of the explanation of bhajan "Itna to Karana Guruji". When the resonance is there, there is no duality and no need for explanation. Kind worlds melt the heart. Guru loves everyone as the father loves his children equally. One drop of lemon can destroy the milk. When we are getting negative love is gone.
We got the energy of our parampara
6:00 - 7:29 (89 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Satsang is the life of the human and it will lead us to the cosmic. Alakhpuriji was at the Siva time when the world was balanced between negative and positive. We need regularly meditate, practice pranayama and be in the company of good people otherwise we lose our spirituality. We can develop only step by step in this path. Many of us visited Alakhpurijis and Devpurijis cave to have darshan. Holiguruji had written in one bhajan that Mahaprabujis wisdom will spread all over the world before it happened. Now we can use it or lose it. The story of Devpurijis visit to Holiguruji. The story of Mahaprabhuji and Vishwaguruji with rudraksh malas. Another story of Vishwaguruji and Mahaprabhuji in the forest. Vishwaguruji had three visions of Alakhpuriji. The story of Nanda Devi and the tiger. We also got the power of the Gurus of our parampara. Practising ashwini mudra, Om chanting and bhramari pranayama .
We should develop positive qualities
7:35 - 8:39 (64 min)
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of practice, overcoming obstacles, and living one's dharma.
"Tons of theory is nothing compared with a grain of practice. Abhyāsa, abhyāsa kaunte, abhyāsa."
"Dharmo rakṣita rakṣitaha. If you protect the dharma, the dharma will protect you."
Swami Ji addresses a gathering, emphasizing that true mastery in spirituality, like in archery or music, comes only from dedicated practice (abhyāsa) and love for the discipline. He explains that the real test of one's principles (dharma), patience (dhīraja), and relationships comes during times of adversity. The talk weaves through themes of faithfulness, the distractions of the mind (vikāras), and the importance of protecting one's spiritual and moral commitments in all aspects of life.
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
The name is important not the body
8:45 - 9:10 (25 min)
A spiritual discourse on unity, diversity, and the essence of yoga.
"In this Kali Yuga... The difference now is spirituality. You can call it yoga, meditation, prayer, or different religions, but we are all one."
"Holi Guruji said, 'One in all and all in one.'... We should not say, 'If you are not my disciple or my Gurujī’s disciple, then we do not want you.' That is not good."
The lecturer addresses a global television audience, emphasizing the underlying oneness of all spiritual paths, religions, and human beings despite different names and methods. Using analogies like children in a village, trees in a forest, and a football, he explains the philosophy of Yoga in Daily Life, stresses the importance of the immortal divine name over the physical body, and advocates for universal respect and inclusivity.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Remain pure
9:15 - 10:32 (77 min)
Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. The trees of Strilky ashram are so old that we are just children next to them. The story about Bhagwan Shiva. I tell you that you have to be very strong, follow the rules. The problems come from killing and eating animals. They say fights will come, but when they pass we will be very pure and go to God, and the others will fall. Stay pure, as the blue sky is. How should a good family live?
The form of the Supreme is the resonance
10:40 - 11:53 (73 min)
Morning program wth Vishwaguruji from Sydney, Australia. Sound unites us with the Supreme. Continuing of the explanation of bhajan "Itna to Karana Guruji". When the resonance is there, there is no duality and no need for explanation. Kind worlds melt the heart. Guru loves everyone as the father loves his children equally. One drop of lemon can destroy the milk. When we are getting negative love is gone.
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 2 - Part 1
12:00 - 13:03 (63 min)
We proceed to level two of the Yoga in Daily Life system, engaging with real āsanas. The practice follows a structured sequence: starting position, movement into the pose, holding with normal breathing or returning on an exhale, and feeling the effect. We begin with relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, systematically releasing tension from toes to head. Breath awareness is central, as breathing is both an involuntary process and one that can be consciously guided. We practice the full yoga breath in three parts: abdominal, thoracic, and clavicular, combining it with movement. Several level-two āsanas are introduced. Śaśāṅkāsana improves head circulation and digestion. Meru Ākaraṇa Āsana stretches the trunk and improves balance, though it is not recommended for those with kidney stones. Bhūnamanā Āsana involves twisting the spine. Aśva Sanchalāsana strengthens the core but is contraindicated after abdominal surgery or during late pregnancy. Utthāna Prastha Āsana strengthens the back and abdomen from a prone position. Standing āsanas include Hasta Uttānāsana for shoulder relaxation and Utthita Lolāsana for stimulating energy, which is not for those with high blood pressure. Akaraṇa Dhanur Āsana opens the chest. The session concludes with prāṇāyāma, specifically alternate nostril breathing to balance energy and brain hemispheres, followed by relaxation and OṂ singing.
"Breathing is a natural process in your body which doesn’t require any of your will. But also, it is a process in your body which can be influenced by your will."
"Prāṇāyāma techniques balance the flow of energy in the body by influencing the flow of breath through the left and right nostrils."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Yogis are always alert
13:10 - 13:42 (32 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. All the day we are working we are active. At that time we are not in our hearts. Our thoughts are many times with our friends and relatives. During sleep, we have another kind of consciousness. In our dream, we also can go very far and come back very quickly. Yogi and the horse are very alert in their dreams also. Singing bhajan Yogi jano ki yog-nindra.
The basics of ancient Indian philosophy
13:50 - 14:00 (10 min)
A guest lecture on Sanātana Dharma, Āyurveda, and the nature of wisdom versus science.
"Science is something that you discover. Science is where you discover wisdom; you don't discover this."
"So my question to my family this evening is that: what is that change? Because this is a dead organ. It's transplanted into a man or a woman who is alive. So why do the habits of this person change?"
Mr. Amasinghe, an Āyurveda specialist and devotee, addresses the gathering. He argues that Yoga and Āyurveda constitute a timeless wisdom, not a discoverable science, and laments the loss of historical evidence due to invasions. Using the analogy of an object that cannot be wet or burned, he points to the eternal Self (ātmā). He then discusses reported personality changes in organ transplant recipients, proposing an explanation based on the retention of a secondary prāṇa (dhānyamaya) in donated organs and the traditional necessity of cremation to release the final life force.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Om is Divine
14:05 - 14:41 (36 min)
Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. The lecturer explains the bhajan Om Ki.
Darshan and dhan
14:45 - 15:42 (57 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing and translation. Dhana is property. But our property is a knowledge that we get from Gurudev. Husband and wife should be together for their whole life. Darshan dhana what I see is a God. Now we are humans. Either we can go back or to heaven. The story of a mother who gave a ring to her child. Bhajan singing and translation.
Stories are within you
15:50 - 16:48 (58 min)
A morning satsang on the guru's grace, devotion, and the power of teaching through stories.
"Na’haṁ kartā means we are not the doer. We cannot do it. If we think we do, it may be confusing. So we give it with both our hands; we surrender it at the holy feet of Mahāprabhujī."
"So, when someone asks you, and you give… The answer first to them. First, give your answers... The answer is yours because you are now a great man."
The speaker, Swami Avatarpuri, opens with the principle of surrender to the guru's grace. He uses analogies, like a sculptor transforming stone into a worshipped deity, to illustrate how devotion elevates the ordinary. He shares a parable about a poor man whose selfless act of seeking answers for others ultimately solves his own plight, emphasizing the power of selfless service and positive speech. The talk concludes with personal anecdotes about the value of stories as a tool for learning and connection.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga treatment for panic attacks
16:55 - 17:47 (52 min)
A satsang talk on the practical blessings and tools of the Yoga path.
"Our life is truly special... Because, as I observe others, ordinary life often seems like a bad boxing match. You get a punch and you are down."
"What we need for spiritual progress are two crucial things: clarity and energy. Without them, we are more or less lost. With Prāṇāyāma, both are in our hands."
A speaker addresses the community, reflecting on the blessing of receiving clarity and energy from Gurudev and the Yoga in Life system, which helps practitioners recover from life's difficulties. He shares practical yogic wisdom, using personal anecdotes about resolving sleep issues through Svara Yoga and managing panic attacks through conscious breathing. He emphasizes Prāṇāyāma and self-inquiry meditation as key tools for gaining inner stability, releasing deep-seated tension, and cleaning one's perception of reality.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We seek purity
17:55 - 18:06 (11 min)
A spiritual discourse on purity and devotion in the modern age.
"Therefore, I always implore our devotees: 'Please do not be black, please do not be black.'"
"I want to be this drop. I want to drink... it desires only purity, directly from my God."
The lecturer reflects on the pervasive darkness of the Kali Yuga, observed in clothing and culture, and contrasts it with the purity found in sacred music and devotion. He shares teachings from his Gurudeva, using the metaphor of a pure drop of water (pū) to describe the soul's yearning for divine purity over worldly abundance, and calls for inner cleanliness and the declaration of the pure "I am."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
We are never old for yoga
18:10 - 18:23 (13 min)
A closing address summarizing a weekend spiritual seminar.
"One topic was our vegetarian food... from Viśvagurujī, we learn the main reason: ahiṃsā paramodharma."
"What we learned from Viśva Gurujī is that it is very important to know how to say 'No' to ourselves."
A speaker concludes a seminar, sharing insights from Viśvagurujī. Key themes include the spiritual principle of non-violence (ahiṃsā) behind vegetarianism, the subtle dangers of the Kali Yuga era, and the importance of steadfast spiritual practice, likened to receiving a protective vaccination. The talk also looks forward to the opening of Om Āśram, emphasizing the need for inner spiritual readiness over mere external form.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The sleep makes you healthy
18:30 - 18:48 (18 min)
A spiritual discourse on the nature of sleep, consciousness, and the self.
"we are sleeping, but that is not us."
"Sleep will make us happy again, healthy, everything. So therefore, please sleep."
A spiritual teacher addresses an international gathering at an ashram, exploring the profound state of sleep. He describes how the true self withdraws from the body during deep sleep, discusses the travel of consciousness in dreams, and contrasts ordinary sleep with the yogic practice of yoga nidrā. The talk emphasizes achieving peace and correct understanding to sleep properly, without reliance on medicine.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
We will bring that divine light
18:55 - 19:43 (48 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. India is the store of knowledge and that knowledge reflects to the whole world. Vishwaguruji brought the pure essence of that knowledge to Europe. The knowledge of India belongs to everyone. There are people who are good speakers and there are others who really know the things hoew are they. Vishwaguruji is a combination of them. Practise and follow the words of our Master. Many people have only very limited knowledge about yoga in India also. Yoga brings different people to oneness. The story of Arjuna and the gopies. It is important to do our sadhana otherwise we become weak. The mantra is the essence of all energies and knowledge. We gained the light with our mantra. This light can change hell to heaven. The story of Mahamandaleswar Swami Vivekpuriji's younger age.
We can reach God through Satsang
19:50 - 20:28 (38 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Prasad is very great. It is given by God. We should live in peace and harmony otherwise we are lost. We can do good things only during our life. After death everything goes. A drop of water can become one with the ocean. We should be pure inside also. Satsang means to be together with our good friends and speak about the truth. Bhajan singing.
We can change the world together
20:35 - 21:31 (56 min)
A satsang addressing the consumption of insects in food and advocating for consumer awareness and unity.
"They have decided in the whole world, and they also give to India. Some said, 'Good, it is very good,' and some said, 'No, we will not.'"
"The best food for our health is no-label food. What does 'eat at home' mean? Prepare your bread, prepare your chapati, roti, or falahari diet."
Following a personal anecdote about a health issue, a speaker discusses the global introduction of insects into the food supply. A representative from the Czech Republic explains local regulations requiring ingredient labeling, while a devotee from London shares efforts to lobby in the UK and EU parliaments. The discussion expands to cover the spiritual and health implications of diet, referencing Ayurvedic concepts like prāṇa. The final speaker calls for collective action, endurance, and self-reliance in food preparation, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Remain pure
21:35 - 22:52 (77 min)
Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. The trees of Strilky ashram are so old that we are just children next to them. The story about Bhagwan Shiva. I tell you that you have to be very strong, follow the rules. The problems come from killing and eating animals. They say fights will come, but when they pass we will be very pure and go to God, and the others will fall. Stay pure, as the blue sky is. How should a good family live?
Around the world - Bhajans from India
23:00 - 23:16 (16 min)
Bhajans and pictures from India
We are never old for yoga
23:20 - 23:33 (13 min)
A closing address summarizing a weekend spiritual seminar.
"One topic was our vegetarian food... from Viśvagurujī, we learn the main reason: ahiṃsā paramodharma."
"What we learned from Viśva Gurujī is that it is very important to know how to say 'No' to ourselves."
A speaker concludes a seminar, sharing insights from Viśvagurujī. Key themes include the spiritual principle of non-violence (ahiṃsā) behind vegetarianism, the subtle dangers of the Kali Yuga era, and the importance of steadfast spiritual practice, likened to receiving a protective vaccination. The talk also looks forward to the opening of Om Āśram, emphasizing the need for inner spiritual readiness over mere external form.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We got the energy of our parampara
23:40 - 1:09 (89 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Satsang is the life of the human and it will lead us to the cosmic. Alakhpuriji was at the Siva time when the world was balanced between negative and positive. We need regularly meditate, practice pranayama and be in the company of good people otherwise we lose our spirituality. We can develop only step by step in this path. Many of us visited Alakhpurijis and Devpurijis cave to have darshan. Holiguruji had written in one bhajan that Mahaprabujis wisdom will spread all over the world before it happened. Now we can use it or lose it. The story of Devpurijis visit to Holiguruji. The story of Mahaprabhuji and Vishwaguruji with rudraksh malas. Another story of Vishwaguruji and Mahaprabhuji in the forest. Vishwaguruji had three visions of Alakhpuriji. The story of Nanda Devi and the tiger. We also got the power of the Gurus of our parampara. Practising ashwini mudra, Om chanting and bhramari pranayama .
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