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A satsang on the mission of human life and spiritual education. "To be born, eat, drink, sleep, and procreate is not the sole aim of human life; other creatures are also expert at this." "Rahiman dhāgā prem kā, mat todo chitkāya, toḍā phir jūḍe nahīṁ, jūḍe gāṁṭ paḍ jāya. (The thread of love, do not break it out of some doubt or anger. Once broken, it cannot be joined again. If joined, there will be a knot.)" Swami Maheshwarananda welcomes parents and attendees, dedicating the gathering to supporting a disciple's new yoga center. He explores the unique purpose of human life, emphasizing the cultivation of kindness, forgiveness, and understanding. The discourse outlines three essential forms of education: from parents and family, from school for intellectual development, and spiritual knowledge (parā vidyā). He stresses that the ultimate human mission is to realize God and unity, advocating for a life of selfless service, maintaining loving relationships, and building a legacy of good deeds. Filming location: London, UK

An evening satsang discourse on spiritual realization and the nature of existence. "What we need more is that we have to come to that step which is the highest, meaning to the cosmic." "Without Guru, we cannot know Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Maheś... Without Guru, we cannot do dhyāna. Without Guru, we cannot do pūjā." The lecturer speaks on the human journey toward cosmic consciousness, using metaphors of nature's cycles, the elusive horizon, and a parable about hidden treasure to illustrate spiritual truths. He emphasizes the necessity of the guru's grace for meditation and liberation, concluding with a devotional bhajan. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A final satsang discourse on spiritual practice, destiny, and devotion. "Our good or bad destiny is created by our actions and deeds." "Only the one who is fortunate will get it, and the one who is sinful will not get it." A spiritual teacher addresses the gathering on their last day, reflecting on the recent Kumbh Mela and the nature of grace. He explains concepts like destiny (karma), the two types of seekers (Lakṣārthī and Vācaratī), and the importance of sincere devotion over selfish desire. Using parables about a sandalwood fly, a crow and a swan, and a test with a moong grain, he illustrates how past actions and inner purity determine one's attraction to truth. He stresses the need for unity, criticizes casteism and hypocrisy, and concludes by emphasizing that true meditation and knowledge come only through a Guru's grace. Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

A spiritual discourse exploring attachment, divine knowledge, and a mythological story about immortality. "Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love. Our love for our dear ones, parents, ancestors, sisters, brothers, friends, animals, house pets, even our car." "Therefore, moha. Moha means ignorance, and moha means attachment." The speaker delivers an evening satsang, weaving together philosophical teachings on attachment (moha) with the story of Shiva, Parvati, and the quest for immortal wisdom. He explains how attachment leads to suffering, illustrating this with the tale of Sati's self-immolation and Shiva's grief. The narrative then focuses on Parvati's insistence that Shiva teach her the secret of immortality, a secret that is accidentally overheard by a clever parrot, leading to the birth of the sage Shukadeva. The talk emphasizes the challenges of spiritual practice and the need for a true Guru. Filming location: Vienna, Austria

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Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Shivalingam represents the universe itself - full of consciousness, energy, life. When we are doing abhishek, we are worshipping the whole universe.

A discourse on the divine origin and essence of the Vedas. "The Vedas mark the beginning, the dawn of human civilization on this planet. The divine knowledge received at that time to advance human civilization is called the Vedas." "Ekam Sad Viprā Bahudā Vadanti... The Truth is one, God is one... But wise people... describe God in different ways according to their opinion and knowledge." A speaker addresses an assembly at the Om Ashram, offering salutations to the guru lineage. He expounds on the Vedas as divine knowledge given for all humanity, explaining their four divisions—Ṛgveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, and Atharvaveda—and their core teachings on oneness, truth, devotion, and humanity's purpose to protect and enhance the world. He emphasizes that the paramparā's bhajans distill this Vedic essence for practical devotion. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A tree-planting ceremony for peace and healing following a national tragedy. "This tree is for the peace of the whole world. Peace and the bliss of the tree. We search for peace, and this tree gives us bliss." "We would like to pray for this as a peace, and for this country, that it should never and never happen again." Following the Christchurch mosque shootings, community leaders, local officials, and international representatives gather at a newly restored beach in Auckland. They plant a "peace tree" as a symbol of unity, offering prayers for the victims and for global harmony. Swami Vishwaguruji leads the ceremony, dedicating the tree to the victims and explaining its significance as a living prayer. Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

A narration of the mythological story of Nārada's curse upon Lord Viṣṇu, followed by a discourse on its spiritual meaning. "You made me a monkey, and I tell you, when you will be in great trouble, only the monkey will help you, nobody else." "The merciful Lord said, 'Nārada, that was all My icchā. It was My will.'" The speaker recounts how the sage Nārada, enraged after being tricked by Viṣṇu's illusion (māyā), confronts the Lord to curse Him. In his anger, Nārada pronounces a curse that Viṣṇu will incarnate as Rāma, suffer separation from His wife, and be aided by monkeys. Viṣṇu accepts the curse, explaining it was His own divine will, and later dissolves the illusion. A remorseful Nārada seeks forgiveness, and Viṣṇu promises to give him a liberating Kriyā. The talk includes a tangential account of the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) to illustrate Nārada's accusations. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A discourse on the classical definition and power of Haṭha Yoga. "A Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules." "The Haṭha Yogī is above every other yogī, if you understand. But of course, this is not merely doing Netī and having water come out; the Haṭha Yogī is doing sādhanā." Swami Ji explains the profound discipline of Haṭha Yoga, distinguishing it from the common Western reduction to mere postures. He narrates a story where even Lord Śiva cannot impose a boon on a renounced Haṭha Yogī, illustrating the yogī's supreme willpower. The talk details the six purification techniques (ṣaṭkarma) and clarifies that Haṭha Yoga's true aim is to purify the nāḍīs (energy channels) to awaken Kuṇḍalinī and achieve samādhi. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Shivalingam represents the universe itself - full of consciousness, energy, life. When we are doing abhishek, we are worshipping the whole universe.

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

Evening satsang from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

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

Evening satsang in Jadan Ashram, Distr. Pali, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.

A spiritual discourse exploring the nature of the soul, divine vision, and the sanctity of the human body. "The soul that comes into this mortal world is, in one way, caught in this body. It neither wants to go out of it nor likes being in it." "In every temple is your statue, but I cannot see your face, my Lord... Therefore, we have to understand what human body God has given us. And that is within us, but we cannot see it." The speaker delivers a teaching on the eternal soul (Ātmā) and the human condition, questioning common beliefs about the afterlife and divine perception. He narrates the transformative stories of the bandit-turned-sage Vālmīki and the poet Tulsīdās's missed encounter with Lord Rāma to illustrate the power of mantra and the need for spiritual alertness. The discourse emphasizes the human body as a sacred temple, discusses the law of karma, and concludes with a call for self-knowledge and devotion through chanting. Filming location: Slovakia

Evening Satsang with Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasrajpuriji at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse exploring attachment, divine knowledge, and a mythological story about immortality. "Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love. Our love for our dear ones, parents, ancestors, sisters, brothers, friends, animals, house pets, even our car." "Therefore, moha. Moha means ignorance, and moha means attachment." The speaker delivers an evening satsang, weaving together philosophical teachings on attachment (moha) with the story of Shiva, Parvati, and the quest for immortal wisdom. He explains how attachment leads to suffering, illustrating this with the tale of Sati's self-immolation and Shiva's grief. The narrative then focuses on Parvati's insistence that Shiva teach her the secret of immortality, a secret that is accidentally overheard by a clever parrot, leading to the birth of the sage Shukadeva. The talk emphasizes the challenges of spiritual practice and the need for a true Guru. Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Morning program from Bhari Khatu, Rajasthan, India. On the occasion of Holiguruji's Mahasamdhi day, Swami Avatarpuri got the title that he becomes the successor of Vishwaguruji. Swami Avatarpuri had a ritual bath. Then he showed puja for Vishwaguruji by washing his feet. In the end, Swami Avatarpuri got a traditional cap and a sal from Vishwaguruji and many other sals from sanyasis.

An evening discourse on the Kuṇḍalinī, chakras, and the nature of happiness. "Happiness is within ourselves. Peace is within ourselves. And unhappiness is from outside." "It is said that in life, when we walk... beside you is walking your death. You can see it is like the shadow, the shadow of your body." The speaker explores the sources of happiness and suffering, using the parable of a couple's 50-year misunderstanding over a piece of bread to illustrate how unspoken grievances create internal poison. He connects this to the Viśuddhi (throat) chakra, explaining its role in purification and relating it to the myth of Śiva drinking the ocean's poison. The talk emphasizes communication, forgiveness, and daily practices like prāṇāyāma to cleanse negativity and prevent physical and emotional ailments. Filming location: Garrison, NY, USA

A closing satsang gathering with personal reflections and testimonies on the guru-disciple relationship. "When beautiful hearts come together, as I often say, people with the same frequency, on the same page, or in the same book coming together, makes the atmosphere much more beautiful." "One relation which is never broken, once you’re in that, then you’re in it... That is one bond which is everlasting, always there." The lecturer leads a final session where several disciples share heartfelt stories of meeting their Guru, His Holiness Swami Maheshwarananda, and the transformative impact of his grace. Speakers recount personal healing, lessons in surrender, and the profound joy of the guru's presence, emphasizing the eternal nature of the spiritual bond and the importance of community satsang. Filming locations: Wellington Ashram, New Zealand.

A lecture on the Anāhata Chakra and the philosophy of yoga. "Yoga is that principle which balances, harmonizes, and unites space and consciousness." "Love is without boundaries—universal love, not individual love. The seat of the Ātmā is in the Anāhata cakra." The lecturer delivers a discourse on the heart center (anāhata chakra) and the spiritual foundations of yoga. He explains yoga's origin with Lord Śiva, describes the subtle body's energy channels (nāḍīs) and chakras, and emphasizes that true yoga must include spirituality and universal love. He details the journey of consciousness through the chakras, the role of kriyā practices, and concludes with an invitation for personal reflection. Filming location: Prague, Cz. DVD 500

A morning satsang on faith, trust, and overcoming inner enemies. "When we have faith in someone or something, when we trust in Gurudev and his vision, then things flow automatically in our life." "If you become one with that guru and you become one and realize that he is observing, he knows everything, you tell everything to him inwardly." The lecturer leads the second morning of a seminar, addressing distractions and the inner enemies like jealousy and the restless 'monkey mind'. He shares a story from the Lilā Amṛta about Holy Guruji's unwavering faith during a train journey without a ticket, illustrating complete surrender. The talk emphasizes realizing the self as the observer and uniting with the guru's consciousness. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on divine presence, ethics, and the nature of the soul. "All are the light of God. And from time to time, God comes and looks after them personally." "Sin is the result of causing pain to others, to all creatures: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, political, economic, etc." Swami Gajanan delivers a talk exploring the appearance of saints and divine incarnations in human form, emphasizing the oneness of all life and the ethical principle of not causing pain. He discusses the nature of the body, mind, and soul, critiques dogmatic religious conflict, and explains true renunciation as letting go of inner longing rather than material possessions. The session concludes with the singing of a bhajan. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An evening discourse on the Kuṇḍalinī, chakras, and the nature of happiness. "Happiness is within ourselves. Peace is within ourselves. And unhappiness is from outside." "It is said that in life, when we walk... beside you is walking your death. You can see it is like the shadow, the shadow of your body." The speaker explores the sources of happiness and suffering, using the parable of a couple's 50-year misunderstanding over a piece of bread to illustrate how unspoken grievances create internal poison. He connects this to the Viśuddhi (throat) chakra, explaining its role in purification and relating it to the myth of Śiva drinking the ocean's poison. The talk emphasizes communication, forgiveness, and daily practices like prāṇāyāma to cleanse negativity and prevent physical and emotional ailments. Filming location: Garrison, NY, USA

A spiritual discourse exploring attachment, divine knowledge, and a mythological story about immortality. "Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love. Our love for our dear ones, parents, ancestors, sisters, brothers, friends, animals, house pets, even our car." "Therefore, moha. Moha means ignorance, and moha means attachment." The speaker delivers an evening satsang, weaving together philosophical teachings on attachment (moha) with the story of Shiva, Parvati, and the quest for immortal wisdom. He explains how attachment leads to suffering, illustrating this with the tale of Sati's self-immolation and Shiva's grief. The narrative then focuses on Parvati's insistence that Shiva teach her the secret of immortality, a secret that is accidentally overheard by a clever parrot, leading to the birth of the sage Shukadeva. The talk emphasizes the challenges of spiritual practice and the need for a true Guru. Filming location: Vienna, Austria

A spiritual discourse exploring the nature of the soul, divine vision, and the sanctity of the human body. "The soul that comes into this mortal world is, in one way, caught in this body. It neither wants to go out of it nor likes being in it." "In every temple is your statue, but I cannot see your face, my Lord... Therefore, we have to understand what human body God has given us. And that is within us, but we cannot see it." The speaker delivers a teaching on the eternal soul (Ātmā) and the human condition, questioning common beliefs about the afterlife and divine perception. He narrates the transformative stories of the bandit-turned-sage Vālmīki and the poet Tulsīdās's missed encounter with Lord Rāma to illustrate the power of mantra and the need for spiritual alertness. The discourse emphasizes the human body as a sacred temple, discusses the law of karma, and concludes with a call for self-knowledge and devotion through chanting. Filming location: Slovakia