European
Without Gurudev the whole world cries
22:25 - 22:41 (16 min)
A devotee shares an interpretation and sings a devotional bhajan.
"I was wandering around the world. I searched the entire world but could not find a friend like Gurudev."
"Satguru āye, mera mana harṣāye. Dhanyabhāga mere Satguru āye. (My Satguru has come, my mind is delighted. Fortunate am I, my Satguru has come.)"
The speaker expresses a deep longing for the Guru, offering a personal interpretation of a hymn's meaning before clarifying it is not a proper translation. He then sings the bhajan "Dhania Bagha Mere Sat Guru Aya," which praises the arrival of the Satguru and the joy and liberation it brings. The session concludes with extended devotional chanting.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Cetana Ka Cilka Swami Ne
22:45 - 23:11 (26 min)
Evening satsang from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing from Vep.
Bhajan singing from Strilky
23:15 - 23:30 (15 min)
Morning satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan evening from Strilky
23:35 - 0:14 (39 min)
Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Singing bhajan Sri Puja Deepa Dayalu Data, Sataguru Alakhpuriji Avo, Kya Tuma Jano Hala Hamara, Tera Sataguru Rakho Laj, Bhajo Re Manva
American
Diwali Celebration
22:06 - 22:50 (44 min)
Jadan Ashram, District Pali, Rajasthan, India. Lecture by Swami Avatarpuriji. Explanation of the meaning of the world ashram.
Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Ptuj, Slovenia
23:00 - 23:38 (38 min)
A ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of a yoga center and its inauguration as an ashram in Ptuj.
"Yoga in Daily Life is the authentic school of yoga from India. We, the teachers... carry this out as our mission. We do this voluntarily; we do not make a business of yoga."
"Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul. Two very important things to know are yoga and Āyurveda."
A representative of the yoga center opens by recounting its 25-year history of community service. Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) then delivers the main address, blessing the new ashram. He speaks on the ancient origins and holistic benefits of yoga and Ayurveda, sharing the story of Hanuman from the Ramayana to illustrate a point. The Indian Ambassador and local officials also offer congratulations. The event includes a mantra chanting and the presentation of a Shiva Lingam to the center.
Filming locations: Ptuj, Slovenia.
Master should have equal vision
23:45 - 0:10 (25 min)
A discourse on a guru's non-discriminatory teaching methods, using a parable from the Mahabharata.
"If yoga is in your blood, then yoga is in your blood. It means it is a home tradition, a home culture."
"Masters have equal vision and no differences. If there are differences, then they are not masters."
In response to a question about teaching Indians versus Europeans differently, the speaker explains that while foundational knowledge is the same, the method must suit the student's cultural background, like learning to cook at home versus from scratch. He then narrates the story of Eklavya, who, though rejected by the teacher Dronacharya, honored him as his guru from afar and offered his thumb as guru dakshina, illustrating that true teaching and devotion transcend physical presence and formal instruction. The master's love, like sunlight, shines on all disciples equally without favoritism.
Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Australian
The Sole Necessity of Guru's Grace
21:55 - 22:42 (47 min)
A spiritual discourse on the absolute necessity of the Guru's grace, illustrated with parables and observations on life.
"Without the grace of the Guru, nothing can be. We may think we can do without it and believe we are okay, but that is not how it is."
"Guru kṛpā hi kevalam. Guru’s grace... When Gurudeva’s blessing is there, then everything is possible."
The speaker, likely a swami, delivers a satsang emphasizing that all spiritual progress and worldly harmony depend solely on the Guru's grace. He expands the concept of Guru to include parents and the supportive community of village life, using anecdotes about street dogs and a detailed parable about a devoted disciple, his wife, and a test of sacrifice to illustrate the depth of true devotion and the singular source of blessing.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Learning from Guruji
22:50 - 0:29 (99 min)
Evening Satsang with Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasrajpuriji at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic