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A discourse on the glory of the Rāmāyaṇa and the sacred city of Ayodhyā. "The glory of God is Ānanda, endless. There is never an end to God’s glory." "In those hearts where God is known, that heart is a temple. Otherwise, it is a cave of the Rakṣasas, or a grave." The speaker expounds on the infinite, joyful nature of the Rāmāyaṇa's wisdom, explaining its transmission from Lord Śiva to Pārvatī and then through Tulsīdās. He describes the divine qualities of Lord Rāma, the holiness of Ayodhyā and the Sarayū River, and emphasizes remembering God in all circumstances. The talk connects devotion to environmental reverence and concludes with the liberating power of the sacred land. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on the purpose of pilgrimage and the nature of yoga. "You have come from a long distance, but you are not tired. Why are you not tired? Because you were coming here to Mahāprabhujī's ashram." "Holy Gurujī said, 'One in all and all in one.' This means we came from different ways... but we have all come here and become one now." A speaker welcomes visitors to the ashram, emphasizing the spiritual energy of the place and the unity of the gathering. The discourse then expands into a wide-ranging exploration of yoga, defining it not merely as physical practice but as the fundamental unity underlying all existence, from the cosmic emergence of Śiva from Parabrahma Paramātmā to the ethical principle of non-violence (ahiṃsā) exemplified by the Buddha. Stories of the Buddha and a devoted princess named Sundarī are shared to illustrate the path of purification and knowledge. 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

A devotional introduction and singing of a traditional bhajan. "We can sing a very beautiful bhajan from Swāmī Lālā Nānjī. It is called Manarata Nāma, and it means, 'Oh my mind, repeat the name of God, repeat your mantra.'" "Give your body and mind to Sāddhā Gurudeva, and he will destroy all your doubts and all your bad qualities. In the holy lotus feet of Satguru Deva reside all holy pilgrimages." The speaker introduces a lesser-sung bhajan by Swāmī Lālā Nānjī, emphasizing the urgency of spiritual practice in human life. They explain the bhajan's theme of repeating the divine name and extol the glory and essential role of the true Guru in guiding devotees across the ocean of worldly existence. The session includes singing verses from the bhajan and concludes with salutations. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing and translation.

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing and translations. We shouldn't hold animals in a cage. They feel much pain there. Let them be free. We are also like that bird in the

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

Evening satsang from main tent at Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.

Swamijis lecture from weekend seminar in Vienna, Austria about Bandhas, Mudras and Kriyas recorded on 30th of May 2010.

A spiritual discourse on the meaning and practice of a specific mantra. "Oṃ, the Uncreated Body. It is not referring to the physical body. It is pointing to the body of Consciousness, the body of Awareness, the body of Being." "When we chant this mantra, we are not invoking something outside of ourselves. We are recognising and affirming our true nature." A teacher provides a detailed commentary on the mantra "Oṃ Aki Rāchanā Śarīra," explaining its meaning as a pointer to the eternal, unchanging Self or Awareness beyond the physical form. He instructs listeners on how to chant it as a practice of self-recognition and disidentification from the body-mind, describing it as the subjective space of pure knowing. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.

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

Satsang from Strilky, Czech Republic in August 2005.

The second in the serial of the capsule program webcasts led by Swamiji. Useful yoga techniques for daily life,this time the Brahmari Pranayam, which does not require much time but have a great benefit. Recorded on 19th May 2010 in Vienna, Austria.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Practising Bari Khatu Pranam.

Public lecture about Svadhisthan chakra in Ljubljana, Slovenija in February 2005.

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

A spiritual discourse warning against greed and emphasizing correct devotional practice. "Kāma, krodha, mada, lobha, ahaṅkāra. These are all important factors in the downfall of any spiritual seeker." "For us, our Māyā should be Gurudev. We should run behind him. We should remember Him all the time." A swami leads a satsang, using parables and a personal anecdote to illustrate the destructive power of greed (lobha). He stresses constant devotion to the Guru over material illusion. The talk concludes with detailed instructions for performing mantra japa correctly, including how to hold a mala and the significance of different rudrākṣa beads, while ultimately pointing to pure devotion as the supreme principle. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Viswhaguruji from Presov, Slovak Republic. Bhajan singing. Talk about the meaning of the word Guru.

Public Lecture, Pula, Croatia, 2004

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

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

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.

Evening satsang from Kaliash Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajans on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi.

Satsang from Strilky, Czech Republic in August 2005.

Evening satsang from main tent at Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.