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Be the example
0:20 - 1:17 (57 min)

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
Evening satsang from Om Ashram (2/2)
1:25 - 2:18 (53 min)

Evening satsang from main tent at Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.
The wish-tree Puja
2:20 - 2:28 (8 min)

The wish-tree Puja from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Bhajan singing from Slovenska Vas
2:30 - 3:07 (37 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia. including Juga Juga Jivo Maheshwarananda, Aba Tuma Gyana Karo
Bhajan singing from Slovenska Vas in the presence of Gurudev
3:15 - 3:36 (21 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia. Bhajan singing in the presence of Gurudev. Inculding Ho Guru Sukha Dama Swami, Sajana Tane Ma Fire Maza Karana, Tum Se Ham Ne Dil Ko Lagaya
Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji
3:40 - 4:17 (37 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji.
Bhajan evening from Vep
4:25 - 5:20 (55 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing.
Svadhisthan chakra, Ljubljana
5:25 - 7:19 (114 min)

Public lecture about Svadhisthan chakra in Ljubljana, Slovenija in February 2005.
You are Infinite, Pula
7:25 - 9:01 (96 min)

Public Lecture, Pula, Croatia, 2004
Divine knowledge
9:05 - 10:55 (110 min)

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.
Practising Asanas 1
11:00 - 12:12 (72 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Pavanamuktasan, Marjari, Sasanka Asana, Shoulder cycling, Exercises for the foot, Ashva Sanchalanasan, Meru Akaranasan, Bhunamanasan, Meru Prishthasan, Dvikonasan, Setu Asan, Half Butterfly variations, Butterfly. Demonstration and explanation of the benefits of the exercise.
In the cave of Sri Alakhpuriji
12:20 - 12:30 (10 min)

A personal story about receiving a devotional chant as a blessing.
"You go in and meditate; you will get good inspiration." "Print out this sentence in big letters and stick it on the place where you go the most, and read it every day."
The speaker recounts a Himalayan pilgrimage with Viśva Gurujī, where he was granted special permission to meditate in Śrī Alakpurījī's cave. After an uncomfortable period of cold, he later received the kīrtan as a blessing. He explains the chant's core meaning—"all you need is the Guru's grace"—and shares how he set the Sanskrit phrase to music, concluding by singing the devotional composition.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The Pearl of Everlasting Bliss
12:35 - 12:56 (21 min)

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
Candle meditation - Tratak
13:00 - 13:18 (18 min)

Candle meditation - Tratak. A very effective technique for stress release and improving the eye sight. Specially for the people spending a lot of time in the front of the computer. With explanation and practice. Recorded on 18th May 2010 in Vienna, Austria.
From darkness to light
13:25 - 14:40 (75 min)

Evening satsang with Viswhaguruji from Presov, Slovak Republic. Bhajan singing. Talk about the meaning of the word Guru.
Be satisfied and content whatever you have
14:45 - 15:58 (73 min)

A satsang featuring spiritual stories and teachings on renunciation, ego, and the pitfalls on the spiritual path.
"Seeing you all the time indulged in these materialistic activities and always enjoying your life makes me sad."
"If you have ego, envy, or jealousy towards anything or anyone, then you get stuck in this māyā."
The lecturer narrates two primary parables. The first tells of King Gopichand, who renounces his kingdom at his mother's request and learns the true meaning of his mother's three advices for monastic life. The second, a cautionary tale, describes a powerful muni whose intense tapasya is destroyed by rising ego and desire, ultimately exploited by Kamadeva. The speaker weaves in related teachings, including a story of Lord Rama delivering justice to a dog, to emphasize controlling anger, speech, and the dangers of ego.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
In the dream of awakening
16:05 - 17:16 (71 min)

India, Winter 2004/2005. Report about the winter tour of Swamiji in India.
Renounce
17:20 - 18:26 (66 min)

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 Guru gives everything that we need
18:30 - 19:31 (61 min)

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.
We are eternal
19:35 - 20:35 (60 min)

An evening satsang on spiritual oneness and the guru-disciple relationship.
"For only a certain time do we think in terms of 'mine,' 'yours,' and 'theirs.' And then, my dears, that will go away."
"It is like rain falling. There are many drops... But they come together, and all drops unite to become the water that is flowing."
The lecturer addresses a gathering, expounding on the fundamental unity of all beings using the metaphor of raindrops merging into the ocean. He shares a parable of a yogi and a skeptical professor to illustrate divine wisdom, and recounts personal stories and a disciple's dream about their guru, Swami Madhavanandji Bhagavan, emphasizing the eternal bond beyond physical presence. The talk blends teachings on non-duality with devotional remembrance on the anniversary of the guru's samadhi.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Practice and eat healthy food
20:40 - 21:38 (58 min)

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
Be the example
21:45 - 22:42 (57 min)

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
Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas
22:50 - 23:35 (45 min)

Swamijis lecture from weekend seminar in Vienna, Austria about Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas recorded on 30th of May 2010.
In the service of Life
23:40 - 0:24 (44 min)

India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.
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