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Live pure life and be happy
1:00 - 2:04 (64 min)
A spiritual family gathers, united as brothers and sisters and as guru and disciples. The practice of yoga is expanding in many places. Purity is essential, meaning no meat and no alcohol. Some have strayed into these habits, which must be corrected. Guidance is also given for family life and marriage, advising careful selection for lasting harmony. The pure life and strong families are foundations for spiritual progress. Devotional singing, or bhajans, is a powerful practice that unites everyone.
"Pure means that we don’t eat any meat and we don’t drink any alcohol."
"We should wish for our children, and how you will be able to do very well, then it will be very good."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Vastu Purusa puja in the Om Ashram
2:10 - 2:55 (45 min)
Om Ashram opening ceremonies, Jadan, Rajasthan, India. Prasad Purusa or Vastu Purusa puja. Vishwaguruji and some Mahamandaleshwars and Swamis made this puja at the top of towers. The third part of the program.
The Interconnection of Yoga and Āyurveda: A Discourse on Mind, Body, and Soul
3:00 - 4:04 (64 min)
Yoga and Āyurveda are interconnected sciences for controlling the mind to achieve health and liberation. Yoga is the instrument to control the fluctuations of the mind. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life, comprising body, senses, mind, and soul. Maharṣi Caraka's philosophy states disease cannot occur without a distortion in the mind; therefore, controlling the mind is essential for health. The process for this is yoga. The soul is the conscious sovereign, while the mind is the active doer. To stop the mind, the soul must command it through techniques culminating in samādhi. The eightfold path of yoga begins with Yama and Niyama. One must control the guṇas, cultivating sāttvic feelings. Stabilizing the mind in the soul yields attainments and is the aim. From the Āyurvedic view, yoga requires a body. Even with a controlled mind, one experiences results of past actions, as unexperienced karma is not destroyed. Yoga's techniques to control mind and body are found within Āyurveda. By controlling duality through yoga and achieving samādhi, the cycle of birth and death ceases.
"Yoga is an instrument to control your cittavṛtti—the fluctuations of the mind."
"Ātmā sthe manasi sthire: when the mind is stable and controlled in the Ātmā. This is Yoga."
Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Naham Karata for Yoga teachers
4:10 - 5:43 (93 min)
The human journey requires integrating intellect with devotion under a teacher's guidance. Mistakes have significant consequences, pulling one back into cycles of existence. Intellect alone cannot achieve realization; it is like climbing a mountain without oxygen. That essential element is the Guru's grace. Practice is paramount, yet devotion without discernment can mislead. When intellect and devotion conflict, one becomes stuck. Intellect must surrender to genuine devotion, which is willpower. Changing one's promised path after receiving blessings leads to fragmentation, like religions splitting into countless branches. The mind, influenced by the ten senses, is unstable and cannot be followed. True practice requires discipline, vairāgya (dispassion), and viveka (discernment). Social health is foundational for spiritual and mental well-being. A teacher must be a vigilant guide, never closing their eyes to students, and must teach from a place of humility, recognizing the source of instruction beyond themselves. The teacher's role is to liberate others, becoming a conduit of pure wisdom.
"Intellectually we can think we can achieve; we have many good words to speak, but to come to realization is not easy."
"When we practice, we are teaching ourselves. And then we begin to teach others."
Filming locations: Poprad, High Tatras, Slovakia
We learned that we are human
5:50 - 6:52 (62 min)
The true human is defined by non-violence and purity, not merely physical form. A being that kills and consumes other creatures lives as an animal, not in the divine human consciousness. The practice of vegetarianism purifies the body and mind, aligning one with higher truth. This transformation is gradual but inevitable for those who listen. The disciple's nature is changed through proximity to the guru's wisdom, as sandalwood perfumes nearby trees. The teaching destroys base instincts. This wisdom must be shared universally to uplift all people.
"Blessed is the family, blessed is the house, blessed is the village where Sadgurudev comes and we can have his darśan."
"Like the sandalwood tree is transforming the bamboo tree... Slowly, our whole nature becomes transformed."
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (2/9)
7:00 - 8:42 (102 min)
A guided session integrates mantra, meditation, and āsana for holistic practice. Begin by sitting comfortably and chanting the Gāyatrī Mantra to greet the inner and outer light. Relax the entire body systematically, from forehead to legs. Observe the natural breath, receiving fresh prāṇa and releasing stress. Concentrate on the mantra, observing thoughts without attachment. Conclude the meditation with gratitude and conscious breathing. Perform a series of āsanas including Ānanda Āsana, Pavanmuktāsana, and Sumeru Āsana to stretch and strengthen the body. These postures work on the spine, limbs, and core, renewing energy. Practice prāṇāyāma to regulate breath flow, followed by final chants.
"Just be your mantra in the breathing process."
"Observe as your heartbeat and the rhythm of breathing become slower and slower with relaxation."
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
Advaita
8:50 - 9:47 (57 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Yoga retreat in Dungog, Australia. There are 64 different kinds of kriyas but it was chosen only a few of them for Yoga in Daily Life. The teaching of the Masters says that the quality of the Jivatama, Atma and Paramatma is the same. That called non-duality, Advaita. Practicing Asanas.
How to prepare for meditation
9:55 - 10:44 (49 min)
The primary purpose of human life is to purify all karmas and unite the individual soul with the Supreme. This is the main aim of receiving a human body. All other good works are also a duty. The Chin Mudrā symbolizes this union, with the thumb and index finger representing the Supreme and individual soul coming together. The three separate fingers represent the three guṇas, which are obstacles. Mastery over these guṇas is essential for true spiritual progress; without it, practice is futile. This hand position creates a neurological connection that brings relaxation and balance, dispelling anxiety and calming the mind. It regulates energy flow within the body. Proper posture is critical, as slumping disconnects energy and lets the guṇas dominate. One must sit upright and relaxed for energy to circulate freely. Sound originates from the navel, and relaxed physical alignment allows this energy to become resonant speech and vibration throughout the body.
"Before that, whatever you do is just like chewing gum."
"If you are not above these three guṇas, you cannot come forward."
Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia
Kalash puja in the Om Ashram
10:50 - 11:24 (34 min)
Two consecration ceremonies are to be performed. The first is the Kalasha puja for the large vessel to be placed atop the shikhara. The second is the Prasada Puja or Vastu Purusha Puja, performed at the summit to please the deity of the site. Pandits will perform the puja for the other kalashas. The ceremonies are scheduled between 11:15 and 12:40. A team will ascend to prepare, followed by the main participants for the second ritual. The assembly is advised to seek shade during the approximately half-hour interim.
"The next puja is called Prasada Purusha Puja or Vastu Purusha Puja."
"It means to please the Vastu deity, Vastu Purusha, that he will bless the ashram, the temple."
Filming location: Rajasthan, India
A New World Begins
11:30 - 12:09 (39 min)
A new dawn for humanity is here, set in motion for the whole world. Write something new every day with these new words. A verse has come, and the children will bring the new. You have done this work, and it is now placed within everyone. Become human again. Before sleep, tell yourself a new life comes. This good world is for all. Purity, health, and good will return. Tell all people. The new world comes slowly. Your country will be in peace. Make it in your heart and brain. Come back to your country and village. Practice yoga for a pure house, without meat or alcohol. Live healthy. What comes from elsewhere is not good. Return to local, good food and water. Remain in your country. Go to your temple. Give children good food. Be human with pure qualities. All gods are good and are with us inside. In your country, first purify it. Every morning upon waking, say "I am human." Then acknowledge Mother Earth before stepping down. See the power in a drop of water. See the whole world. Ask for purity and help others—humans, animals, birds. See life in all. You are human; therefore, have no problems and help others.
"Open your eyes: I am human. Only this one word."
"Tell yourself in your mind: 'New life, a new life comes.'"
Filming location: Slovakia
A human should not kill
12:15 - 12:40 (25 min)
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Introduction of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji. Yoga in Daily Life is a system for everyone. Yoga was brought by Bhagwan Shiva for people to reach God. Nowadays many people eat meat and do similar bad things. People should not kill. But you already know and follow this. You should not eat meat. Because of an illness I cannot find the words but I am with you and I am very happy that you are not negative. The bhajans are very important, they tell people what is good and what is not.
When I was a child
12:45 - 13:36 (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
We should control ourselves
13:40 - 14:32 (52 min)
Yoga encompasses many paths, not merely postures or breath. The desire to practice must arise from within, never from force. God grants immense knowledge and freedom to choose, yet certain boundaries exist. Choosing negativity leads one away; choosing goodness aligns with the cosmic. Many yogis have researched inner techniques, all aiming for the same center despite different approaches. The practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma is a powerful technique for the brain, promoting coolness and resonance. It draws from natural sounds, like those in water or wind, and from observing creatures like bees and termites. This practice influences the subtle nerve system, offering potential relief. Always consult a doctor for serious conditions and let personal feeling guide your practice.
"God said, 'I give you everything. You should know good or bad.' Yet, which path you take is your power."
"Brahmari is very powerful, very good for everyone to live like that... These techniques ensure our brain is nice and cool."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhajan about Yoga Nidra - yogic sleep
14:40 - 15:30 (50 min)
Yoga Nidrā is a state of conscious rest distinct from ordinary sleep. A story illustrates this. Sādhus once criticized a master for apparent daytime sleep. The master explained he was practicing yoga nidrā, a conscious sleep where one remains inwardly awake. In this state, awareness is fully alert while the body rests deeply, rejuvenating more than ordinary sleep. It is a practice for rare yogis. The practitioner's awareness turns inward, ascending beyond the physical. Chakras open like blossoms in this state. One perceives past, present, and future, connected to pure consciousness without physical base. The experience is of limitless light and bliss within the astral space. The mantra guides and sustains this awareness. True understanding of this technique comes only through the guru's guidance.
"Listen, sādhus, I was not sleeping, I was in Yoga Nidrā."
"In that sleep of yoga nidrā, you are completely awakened."
Filming location: UK
Mahaprabhuji was like a father to everyone
15:35 - 16:05 (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
Fasting and marriage
16:10 - 16:52 (42 min)
The discipline of fasting and the sanctity of marriage are foundational spiritual practices. Fasting cultivates physical and spiritual discipline, a practice observed in many traditions like Islam and Hinduism, though its observance has declined. It was established for concentration and respect, often observed by women for familial well-being. Marriage ceremonies contain deep symbolism for mutual protection and lifelong commitment. The wife circles the fire first, signifying her offering, then the husband leads to protect her. Respect is shown through the husband entrusting all earnings to his wife for household management, and she returns a portion to him. This mutual respect has eroded in the current age. Spiritual practice, including mantra, is essential to restore this sacred foundation.
"First is the wife, and husband at the backside... After three times... the husband will be in the front... to protect her from everything."
"When his wife steps in the house, then first his husband gives all money to her... she will take the money and put it somewhere where she is managing."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
About the thousand names of Vishnu
17:00 - 17:30 (30 min)
The Viṣṇu Sahasranāmam is a sacred recitation of divine names. It originates from the Mahābhārata, where Yudhiṣṭhira, grieving after the war, asks Bhīṣma for the supreme refuge. Bhīṣma's response forms this text, a core of Hindu devotion. It is widely recited, especially in South India, often in a musical style popularized by M.S. Subbulakshmi. The practice involves daily prayer, typically in the evening. The essence of the thousand names is ultimately concentrated in the name of Rāma. Reciting this single name holds the power of the entire text. The concluding tradition includes verses dedicated to Lakṣmī.
"By glorifying whom does one attain physical, mental, and spiritual peace and purity?"
"All you have to say is: 'Śrī Rām Rām Rāmeti Rame Rame Manorame, Sahasranāma-tattulyaṁ Rāma-nāma varānane.'"
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The sleep makes you healthy
17:35 - 17:53 (18 min)
Sleep reveals the distinction between the body and the true Self. In sleep, the entire body is present in the heart, offered to God. Proper sleep is essential for peace and progress, not found through medicine but through self-understanding. The sleeping body remains, but awareness travels, demonstrating consciousness is not confined to form. This experience shows the Self is separate from its temporary states. From the heart, consciousness moves through the navel, projecting everywhere while the body rests. This process mirrors death but is not death, as the navel anchor remains. Deep sleep brings relaxation and restoration, with the body functioning autonomously. The two aspects are dreaming travel and physical rest. Yoga nidrā touches this state of conscious sleep.
"we are sleeping, but that is not us."
"Love is the right yourself, yourself in your Self, which is happiness, the source of all greatness."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Around the world - Yoga Class of Level 6, Zagreb
18:00 - 19:01 (61 min)
Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 6 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia.
Meditate on Gurudev's form
19:05 - 20:07 (62 min)
God is one, appearing in form or formlessness. Different names and forms point to the same supreme reality. The formless Parabrahma, Allah, or Holy Father is the ultimate. Yet, for those in a body, worship of a form is a valid path to that formless truth. Scriptures describe divine functions: Brahmā creates, Viṣṇu preserves, and Śiva dissolves, yet all are aspects of the one. The Guru is the living conduit to this truth, surpassing even these divine aspects. True guidance comes only through an authentic Guru rooted in a genuine lineage. Meditation and worship must be focused on that Guru. Without such a master, one remains lost, following empty signs and gaining no real liberation.
"God is only one. There is no other god; there is only one God."
"Gurur Brahmā, Gurur Viṣṇu, Gurur Devo Maheśvara... Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma."
Filming location: Sydney, Australia
The Divine Unity of Practice and Grace
21:30 - 22:48 (78 min)
The spiritual journey unfolds within a unified field of practice, where all practitioners are together in one vessel. Individual conditions or levels of concentration are secondary to this shared immersion in the aura of sādhanā. The principle "I am not the doer; the Divine is the doer" is foundational. The path is likened to a divine classroom, a cosmic university distinct from worldly education. Truth is essential; one must hold to it completely and avoid speaking in half-measures, for truth alone leads to liberation. Every letter and word carries divine potential and must be used with reverence. The practice itself distinguishes the genuine seeker from the artificial, just as a butterfly naturally alights on real flowers.
"Please, if I come back again on the earth, please, Gurujī, bring me to your holy feet."
"Tell the word of the truth... speak the truth and nobody will kill you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The sleep makes you healthy
22:55 - 23:13 (18 min)
Sleep reveals the distinction between the body and the true Self. In sleep, the entire body is present in the heart, offered to God. Proper sleep is essential for peace and progress, not found through medicine but through self-understanding. The sleeping body remains, but awareness travels, demonstrating consciousness is not confined to form. This experience shows the Self is separate from its temporary states. From the heart, consciousness moves through the navel, projecting everywhere while the body rests. This process mirrors death but is not death, as the navel anchor remains. Deep sleep brings relaxation and restoration, with the body functioning autonomously. The two aspects are dreaming travel and physical rest. Yoga nidrā touches this state of conscious sleep.
"we are sleeping, but that is not us."
"Love is the right yourself, yourself in your Self, which is happiness, the source of all greatness."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Naham Karata for Yoga teachers
23:20 - 0:53 (93 min)
The human journey requires integrating intellect with devotion under a teacher's guidance. Mistakes have significant consequences, pulling one back into cycles of existence. Intellect alone cannot achieve realization; it is like climbing a mountain without oxygen. That essential element is the Guru's grace. Practice is paramount, yet devotion without discernment can mislead. When intellect and devotion conflict, one becomes stuck. Intellect must surrender to genuine devotion, which is willpower. Changing one's promised path after receiving blessings leads to fragmentation, like religions splitting into countless branches. The mind, influenced by the ten senses, is unstable and cannot be followed. True practice requires discipline, vairāgya (dispassion), and viveka (discernment). Social health is foundational for spiritual and mental well-being. A teacher must be a vigilant guide, never closing their eyes to students, and must teach from a place of humility, recognizing the source of instruction beyond themselves. The teacher's role is to liberate others, becoming a conduit of pure wisdom.
"Intellectually we can think we can achieve; we have many good words to speak, but to come to realization is not easy."
"When we practice, we are teaching ourselves. And then we begin to teach others."
Filming locations: Poprad, High Tatras, Slovakia
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