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A ceremony honoring spiritual teachers and offering gifts to monastic disciples. "Let's wish all the Sannyāsins strength and devotion in service to Gurudev for the coming year." "Každý ze Sannyasinů začínáme... Dostane květinovou málu. A dostane šál a dakṣiṇā od vás." The event consists of Sanskrit chants and invocations followed by a presentation of gifts. A speaker, alternating between Czech and English, bestows flower garlands, shawls, and dakshina (monetary offerings) upon a series of swamis and sannyasins from various countries, including India, Austria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovenia, Hungary, Australia, and Serbia. The ceremony is a gesture of support for their ongoing spiritual service. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaugurji from Vep, Hungary. Practicing pranayama.

A spiritual discourse explaining a devotional bhajan and recounting a temple inauguration. "O Śiva, O Devpurījī, did you forget about me in your bliss?" and "Śaraṇa Bali Hari means I am completely devoted to you." The lecturer explains the meaning of a bhajan composed by Mahāprabhujī for his guru, Devpurījī, interpreting its lines as a devotee's heartfelt plea and a lesson in absolute surrender. He connects this to a recent journey to inaugurate the first statues of Devpurījī and Kṛṣṇānandajī Mahārāj at a disciple's ashram, describing the ceremony and reflecting on the spiritual lineage. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

For world peace, first we need to find peace within ourselves. A recording of a live concert for world peace in YIDL center in Villach, Austria. Public concert lasted 6h with uninterrupted Bhajans. The concert was a part of a 24h of Bhajan Anushtana.

Evening Satsang with H.H.Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. Bhajan singing.

Evening Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. Bhajan singing.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing. Welcoming words from Vishwaguruji. I was so happy how we made this Ashram, people from many many countries. Indian people are also coming and see how great it is.

A spiritual lecture on Kuṇḍalinī, chakras, and the purpose of human life. "Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. Yoga without spirituality is like a body without a soul." "Chakra is that which is purifying our body, mind, and consciousness. Chakra has to be purified through practice of mantra, prayers, or some yogic kriyās. Then the kuṇḍalinī will awake." The teacher continues a multi-day seminar, delving into the nature of human consciousness through the lens of Kuṇḍalinī energy and the chakra system. He explains the five layers of the body (kośas), the persistence of karma using an analogy of salt in water, and the symbolism of the Mūlādhāra chakra—its red color, lotus imagery, and four petals representing the four aims of life: dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa. The discourse expands into themes of universal love, friendship, and living in the world with detachment, like a lotus in water. Filming location: Australia

Navaratri is a nine day celebration of the divine mother - Shakti. Singing and translation of Holy Gurujis bhajan: "Jaya Matesvari Jaya Devi Candan." Ram Navami is a festival, celebrating the incarnation of Lord Rama. What is Kriya Yoga? How can Kriya help you? What does Kriya do in our body? In our mind? In our consciousness? In our intellect? On our soul? And how it leads us to the divine consciousness, the Atma? There are six Kriyas in Hatha Yoga techniques which are cleaning and purifying our body. Practicing the spiritual Kriya Yoga technique will purify our subconsciuosness. Kriya is one of the best, quickest and sure path of the human life. Kriya practicing awakens the Kundalini Shakti. Through divine prayers and spiritual Kriyas we can purify our destinies. It will uplift and enlighten our consciousness, then we become free from the Karmas. Recorded at bush retreat at Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, Australia.

Public Lecture, Pula, Croatia, 2004

A guided morning yoga and pranayama session from the Yoga in Daily Life system at an ashram retreat. "Relax all the muscles of your right foot without moving; let the relaxation occur in your mind." "On the exhalation, the collarbones lower, the chest is gently pressed, and the belly moves down." An instructor leads a comprehensive practice, beginning with a detailed full-body relaxation in Ananda Asana, followed by instruction on the three-part full yoga breath. The session progresses through gentle supine stretches, core work like Pavanamuktāsana and Navāsana, and concludes with seated pranayama (Nāḍī Śodhana) and a final relaxation. The practice emphasizes conscious movement, breath synchronization, and internal awareness. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2004. Followed by "YIDL Lineage", "Unity in diversity". "Kundalini and Chakras". Finally follows a Lecture about Yoga Nidra followed by Awakening of the Healing powers.

A spiritual discourse on yoga practice, holistic health, and traditional knowledge. "Sarvāṅgāsana is very useful, very powerful, and especially, it is very good for the thyroid gland." "We have everything with us, but to know how, that’s very important." The lecturer leads a satsang, explaining the specific benefits and correct practice of postures like Sarvāṅgāsana and Viparītakaraṇī Mudrā. He expands into broader themes, lamenting the loss of traditional knowledge about European herbs and natural foods, and critiques modern lifestyles and medicine. The talk emphasizes the need for holistic understanding—of the body through appropriate yoga, and of nature through rediscovering local plants—for true health, weaving in personal anecdotes and spiritual reminders. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Spisska Nova Ves, Slovak Republic. Bhajan singing. Talk of the bhaktas about the construction and opening ceremony of the Om Ashram.

Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jaipur Ashram, India. Culture unites us. Real dharma is called Sanatan Dharma and it is for all. As humans spread around the world, cultures merge into each other, but some things such as mentality remain. We should follow organic farming and consume organic food. It is advisable to avoid using manipulated seeds. In our sadhana (practice) we should rise above language, nation and culture.

Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from Strilky Ashram, CZ on May 15th 2010. Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice, renounce.

A morning satsang on simplicity, renunciation, and devotion. "Life is simple. No need to complicate it. We just need two pieces of cloth, or even one." "If you have true Guru Bhakti, if you have true dedication towards your Guru, if you believe in Him, then you will eventually get what you are waiting for." The lecturer begins by demonstrating the traditional gati cloth worn by sadhus, explaining its symbolism and the meaning of the tripuṇḍ tilak. He shares a parable about a jealous priest and a magical conch to illustrate the folly of envy. The discourse then explores the life of Gautama Buddha as an exemplar of renunciation and dedication, followed by a story of the disciple Giri's devotion to Adi Shankaracharya. The session includes Sanskrit chants and concludes with a bhajan. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

India, Winter 2004/2005. Report about the winter tour of Swamiji in India.

A commemorative satsang and panel discussion on Mahatma Gandhi and peace. "Gandhiji said, 'Renounce and enjoy.' If you want to enjoy life, then renounce." "He said, 'Betā, son, don't eat sweets, it is not good.' ...because, at that time, since then, I was also eating too many sweets." Swami Avatarpuri opens a gathering in Wellington by honoring Mahatma Gandhi, illustrating his principles of renunciation, truth, and leading by example with personal anecdotes. Following his talk, other speakers, including a diplomat and members of the Yoga in Daily Life community, share reflections on Gandhi's legacy, connecting it to themes of peace (śānti), prayer, non-violence, and the embodiment of spiritual love in daily life and service. Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

A personal testimony on faith-based yoga healing and a panel discussion on integrating traditional medical systems. "I refused chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery... I believed those fresh, positive thoughts in my consciousness would bleed down into my nervous system and start to talk to my cells." "Yoga is not about the āsana. Why not? It is about God. If you allow God's energy to run into your system... God will provide the miracles." Neil Patel shares his personal journey of using yoga and conscious thought to survive cancer for 18 years after refusing conventional treatment. Following his testimony, a moderated panel featuring practitioners of Homeopathy, Ayurveda, Siddha, and Yoga discusses pathways to integrate these AYUSH systems with modern medicine for holistic wellness. Key themes include treating the whole person, cost-effective care, managing non-communicable diseases, and yoga's role in raising consciousness beyond mere physical health. Filming location: Delhi, India

A spiritual discourse on the importance of discernment in seeking a true guru, illustrated with cautionary tales. "Sometimes we just follow people by seeing their work, but not by understanding what they really are doing, and we follow blindly." "It’s very important to find a real Satguru Dev, because nowadays, as we know, it’s Kali Yuga, and in Kali Yuga people are not so nice as they were once upon a time." A speaker addresses a gathering, warning against blind faith in the spiritual search. He emphasizes the necessity of finding a genuine guru from an authentic lineage, contrasting this with self-serving imposters. He shares two parables: one about a blind sadhu whose devotional offering is eaten by a cat, leading to an unexamined ritual tradition, and another about a deceitful, nose-less fake guru who exploits disciples. The core message is to seek clarity, ask questions, and avoid following teachings without understanding. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A biographical tribute to the life and legacy of Hindu saint Paramahaṁsa Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī. "My eyes filled with tears, and I fell to my knees. I knew I had found the everlasting light of my life. I was home at last." "All humans belong to one religion, and that is humanity... ahiṃsā paramo dharma: non-violence is the highest religion." The narrative chronicles the spiritual journey of Swami Madhavānandaji, from his childhood in Rajasthan and transformative meeting with his guru, Bhagavān Śrīdīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, to his life of devotion, teaching, and global service. It details his initiation, his work establishing ashrams, and his teachings on non-dualism and universal love, culminating in his Mahāsamādhi in 2003 and the continuation of his lineage through his disciple, Swami Māheśvarānandajī. Filming location: Rajasthan, India; Kathu Ashram, India; Bola Guda Ashram, India; Nepal