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Foundations of Yoga in Daily Life
0:05 - 0:58 (53 min)
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An evening satsang on integrating yoga into daily existence. "Yoga in Daily Life is not only these two or three exercises; there is the flow of the nectar of the Gaṅgā." "Don't depend on anyone. Depend on thyself. And thyself means that which gives us our life." Swamiji welcomes attendees to the third seminar at the ashram, reflecting on the history of Střekov Castle. He shares personal stories of dietary experiments and spiritual tests to illustrate the practical application of yoga, emphasizing self-reliance, non-violence (ahiṃsā), and the unity of all spiritual paths. The talk blends personal anecdotes, philosophical points from Patañjali, and encouragement for consistent daily practice. Filming locations: Střekov Castle, Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic.
Oneness with All
1:05 - 1:57 (52 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the nature of yoga, creation, and cosmic balance. "All oceans are joined together, so we speak of one ocean. Yet within that ocean, there are immense, immense good things... Similarly is yoga." "Life is religion. Religion means relating; we are related." In a morning satsang, the speaker explores the vast, unified concept of yoga, comparing it to an ocean containing infinite treasures and forms. The talk weaves through themes of creation, referencing incarnations like Varāha, the cycles of the Yugas, and the delicate balance of the Earth maintained by the moon. The speaker cautions against ecological destruction leading to pralaya (dissolution) and concludes with practical notes on the significance of fasting, particularly on full and new moon days. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Heaven and Hell
2:05 - 2:56 (51 min)
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An evening satsang on the illusory nature of time and the urgency of spiritual practice. "In reality, there is no time. Who created time? Animals do not count it. We humans made time." "Use it or lose it. This was my mantra, and so I was practicing. Till now, I am 103 years, I am still like this." The lecturer leads the discourse, exploring the human construct of time and its unstoppable flow. He shares parables, including one of a Himalayan rishi who learns his vast knowledge is but a handful of sand compared to the whole, and another of a yogi whose pride ruins his sādhanā. The key theme is that our limited time must be used for sincere practice and humility, lest it be lost. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Around the World - Nadlac
3:00 - 3:08 (8 min)
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First Vishwagurujis visit to Romania.
Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Murska Sobota, Slovenia
3:15 - 3:57 (42 min)
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A ceremonial opening for a new yoga ashram in Slovenia, featuring addresses and spiritual teachings. "Yoga is not specific to one country or one religion; yoga is universal." "Yoga means balance, harmony, and unity... Yoga is a bright future for mankind, if they will use it." Local representatives welcome guests and present symbolic gifts of bread, salt, and water. Swami Dayal Puri and the Indian Ambassador to Slovenia give speeches, celebrating the ashram's founding and explaining the ancient, universal science of yoga. The teachings cover yoga's origins in Shiva, its role in modern life for health and inner peace, and the importance of daily practice and willpower. The event concludes with Sanskrit mantras. Filming locations: Murska Sobota, Prekmurje, Slovenia.
Advice for practicing Yoga
4:05 - 4:56 (51 min)
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Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Barcelona, Spain. The body consists of five elements. These element are present within us and outside as well. There are different techniques to purify and balance the elements. We should take care of the body while practicing Yoga. Pranayama is also important to practice. It is said that every breath is counted.
Bhagwan Shiva in Fiji
5:00 - 5:14 (14 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the sacred geography of Fiji. "On this island resides Bhagavān Śiva. There is a beautiful mountain between Raki Raki and Nandi... this divine Śakti is residing on that mountain." "At the peak of that mountain, there is a beautiful lake, akin to Mānasarovara near Kailāśa mountain. The water of that lake is utterly pure, without pollution." The lecturer describes the island of Fiji as an ancient, sacred landscape inhabited by Lord Shiva and the Divine Mother. He details a mountain formation visible from Nadi Airport as a monument of Shakti and a holy lake with Shiva's footprint at its peak. He also mentions the growing Nag stone in Lambasa. A Fijian devotee, Jayaprakash, confirms the stories, adding context about the Nag Mandir and the blessings of the islands. Filming location: Fiji Islands
The blessed day of Gurupurnima
5:15 - 5:55 (40 min)
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A satsang discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā. "Gu means darkness, and ru means light. When the darkness disappears, the light appears." "Gurudev is the jewel of the Parāś, and the disciple is the iron. When the disciple comes to the Gurudev, he changes from iron into gold." A speaker explains the cosmic and spiritual importance of Guru Pūrṇimā, describing the Guru as the highest principle and the day as the start of the spiritual year. He discusses the Guru's role in transforming the disciple, shares devotional poetry and bhajans about longing for the master, and uses the analogy of a farmer's harvest to describe how devotees should present their spiritual progress. The talk concludes with blessings for the congregation's spiritual practice. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Follow the Guruvakyas and practice
6:00 - 6:58 (58 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the importance of consistent practice and good company. "You were listening to what they were singing. It was beautiful. We are all on that path." and "If you are not practicing, you will not have success." Swami Ji addresses a gathering after an evening of bhajans. He emphasizes that spiritual development comes from regular practice (sādhanā) and the company one keeps, using the proverb Jaisā kare saṅg, vaisā lāge raṅg. He shares personal anecdotes of his early morning practices with his Guru and warns against neglecting discipline, comparing it to medical treatments that only suppress illness if not fully addressed. The talk covers themes of karma, the human lifespan, and the necessity of following the Guru's guidance. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The reality is within you
7:05 - 7:42 (37 min)
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A spiritual discourse on discipline, grace, and the enduring nature of authentic practice. "Yoga in Daily Life did not become different. That is its quality." "Gurujī always said, 'Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam.' As long as you have the mercy, the Kṛpā, of Gurudeva, you will be on the good path." The lecturer addresses a gathering, emphasizing unwavering discipline in spiritual practice and loyalty to one's guru. He explains the unique, unchanging quality of the Yoga in Daily Life system over decades, using the analogy of a single flame to represent the soul. The talk covers themes of oneness in Sanātana Dharma, the importance of family, and the need for inner work amidst life's impermanence. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Take care of your spirituality
7:50 - 8:49 (59 min)
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A spiritual discourse and bhajan explanation exploring the four yogas and the purpose of the human journey. "Our bhajans, especially this one, contain all four parts of Yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jñāna Yoga, and Rāja Yoga." "Without bhakti yoga, you can't go. Jñāna yoga is very good, but it is just dry... Bhakti is, we are full of the juice, sweet, everything." He describes the soul's cyclical journey and emphasizes Bhakti Yoga as the essential, living path to Brahmaloka, using stories, poems, and analogies—like the self-deluding nature of dry Jñāna and the protective flame of devotion—to illustrate key spiritual truths. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Preserving health
8:55 - 9:54 (59 min)
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A morning satsang on health, diet, and spiritual well-being, featuring questions and answers. "Nowadays, there are many vegans, and there are two reasons. First is the torturing of the animals... second is that we don't take away from the creatures." "Purify your body: Śaṅkaprakṣālana, Kapālabhāti, Bastrika, Anuloma Viloma, Agni Sāra Kriyā. This is purification through the whole body." Swami Ji addresses questions from attendees, focusing on the root causes of disease. He argues that modern illness stems from improper diet, advocating for local, seasonal, vegan nourishment and criticizing processed foods and industrial agriculture. He expands the discussion to include bodily purification through yoga techniques (kriyās) and the importance of managing inner states like anger and jealousy, concluding with spiritual reflections on the soul and the inner kingdom. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Follow the Guruvakyas and practice
10:00 - 10:58 (58 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the importance of consistent practice and good company. "You were listening to what they were singing. It was beautiful. We are all on that path." and "If you are not practicing, you will not have success." Swami Ji addresses a gathering after an evening of bhajans. He emphasizes that spiritual development comes from regular practice (sādhanā) and the company one keeps, using the proverb Jaisā kare saṅg, vaisā lāge raṅg. He shares personal anecdotes of his early morning practices with his Guru and warns against neglecting discipline, comparing it to medical treatments that only suppress illness if not fully addressed. The talk covers themes of karma, the human lifespan, and the necessity of following the Guru's guidance. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Take care of your spirituality
11:05 - 12:04 (59 min)
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A spiritual discourse and bhajan explanation exploring the four yogas and the purpose of the human journey. "Our bhajans, especially this one, contain all four parts of Yoga: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jñāna Yoga, and Rāja Yoga." "Without bhakti yoga, you can't go. Jñāna yoga is very good, but it is just dry... Bhakti is, we are full of the juice, sweet, everything." He describes the soul's cyclical journey and emphasizes Bhakti Yoga as the essential, living path to Brahmaloka, using stories, poems, and analogies—like the self-deluding nature of dry Jñāna and the protective flame of devotion—to illustrate key spiritual truths. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The power of Mantras
12:10 - 13:05 (55 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Seminar in Vep, Hungary. Mantras have a strong effect on the elements and the whole of Creation. If you speak nicely to a plant, it will be very happy. Sattvic food is especially important; we shouldn't consume dead bodies (meat), eggs, drugs, alcohol. We have destroyed many things already. Mantra is a purification. There is healing power in the mantras, sounds, colors, and natural environment. Chanting mantras such as the Gayatri Mantra can change our negative thinking as well.
The reality is within you
13:10 - 13:47 (37 min)
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A spiritual discourse on discipline, grace, and the enduring nature of authentic practice. "Yoga in Daily Life did not become different. That is its quality." "Gurujī always said, 'Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam.' As long as you have the mercy, the Kṛpā, of Gurudeva, you will be on the good path." The lecturer addresses a gathering, emphasizing unwavering discipline in spiritual practice and loyalty to one's guru. He explains the unique, unchanging quality of the Yoga in Daily Life system over decades, using the analogy of a single flame to represent the soul. The talk covers themes of oneness in Sanātana Dharma, the importance of family, and the need for inner work amidst life's impermanence. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The power of Mantras
13:55 - 14:50 (55 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Seminar in Vep, Hungary. Mantras have a strong effect on the elements and the whole of Creation. If you speak nicely to a plant, it will be very happy. Sattvic food is especially important; we shouldn't consume dead bodies (meat), eggs, drugs, alcohol. We have destroyed many things already. Mantra is a purification. There is healing power in the mantras, sounds, colors, and natural environment. Chanting mantras such as the Gayatri Mantra can change our negative thinking as well.
Preserving health
14:55 - 15:54 (59 min)
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A morning satsang on health, diet, and spiritual well-being, featuring questions and answers. "Nowadays, there are many vegans, and there are two reasons. First is the torturing of the animals... second is that we don't take away from the creatures." "Purify your body: Śaṅkaprakṣālana, Kapālabhāti, Bastrika, Anuloma Viloma, Agni Sāra Kriyā. This is purification through the whole body." Swami Ji addresses questions from attendees, focusing on the root causes of disease. He argues that modern illness stems from improper diet, advocating for local, seasonal, vegan nourishment and criticizing processed foods and industrial agriculture. He expands the discussion to include bodily purification through yoga techniques (kriyās) and the importance of managing inner states like anger and jealousy, concluding with spiritual reflections on the soul and the inner kingdom. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (1/9)
16:00 - 17:37 (97 min)
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Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia on the 25th of September 2010
Oneness with All
17:45 - 18:37 (52 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the nature of yoga, creation, and cosmic balance. "All oceans are joined together, so we speak of one ocean. Yet within that ocean, there are immense, immense good things... Similarly is yoga." "Life is religion. Religion means relating; we are related." In a morning satsang, the speaker explores the vast, unified concept of yoga, comparing it to an ocean containing infinite treasures and forms. The talk weaves through themes of creation, referencing incarnations like Varāha, the cycles of the Yugas, and the delicate balance of the Earth maintained by the moon. The speaker cautions against ecological destruction leading to pralaya (dissolution) and concludes with practical notes on the significance of fasting, particularly on full and new moon days. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
What does Holiness mean
18:45 - 19:52 (67 min)
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A spiritual talk reflecting on thirty years of the Yoga in Daily Life community in Slovenia. "You see, we think we are the bosses of our life. But in these few years, I realized that actually we are artists in the play—in Līlā, as it is called in Hindi—where we are playing the roles we received for this life." "Wherever Gurudev, Viśva Gurujī, puts his holy feet, there gold will grow up. I do not mean the real one, but in different forms." Swami Yogeshwaranand, a senior disciple, addresses the community, sharing personal stories of his spiritual journey that began with a book on yoga and led him to Gurudev. He reflects on the growth of the community over three decades, the importance of both material and spiritual education, and the guiding, often humorous, role of the Guru in life's events. The talk emphasizes seva, gratitude, and the collective project of building ashrams as a form of spiritual practice. Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia
What the natural environment gives us
20:00 - 20:48 (48 min)
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A spiritual discourse on connecting with nature and the purpose of retreat. "You are walking. You are looking at our trees." "Walk for about ten minutes or half an hour without your shoes... So that you can get a touch of the Mother Earth." A teacher addresses a group at an ashram, describing the pristine, pesticide-free environment rich with ancient apple trees and hundreds of plants. He emphasizes the health benefits of walking barefoot to connect with the earth's energy, discusses the principles of ahiṃsā (non-violence) towards all life, and contrasts a true, healthy retreat with modern living. The talk meanders through topics including prāṇāyāma, the nature of the mind, historical lifespans, and the sanctity of one's homeland, concluding with blessings from the lineage. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Advice for practicing Yoga
20:55 - 21:46 (51 min)
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Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Barcelona, Spain. The body consists of five elements. These element are present within us and outside as well. There are different techniques to purify and balance the elements. We should take care of the body while practicing Yoga. Pranayama is also important to practice. It is said that every breath is counted.
The Glory of Rāma and the Eternal Dharma
21:50 - 22:43 (53 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the glory of Lord Rāma, the origin of the Rāmāyaṇa, and the nature of Sanātana Dharma. "Vālmīki began to argue with a saint... The saint then asked, 'So what will you do?' He said, 'Come, and I will give you a mantra.'" "Sanātan means one all and all in one. Love for all, also the trees, animals, air, water, humans, all in harmony, in peace, and in oneness." A spiritual teacher narrates the story of the sage Vālmīki’s transformation through chanting the name of Rāma, leading to his samādhi and the divine revelation of the epic Rāmāyaṇa. The talk expands to discuss the timeless wisdom of the Vedas, critiques a fragmented modern worldview, and emphasizes the essential oneness underlying all religions, which is obscured by human ego. The discourse concludes with festive greetings for Dīpāvalī. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Parama Guru Swamiji
22:50 - 23:52 (62 min)
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Evening satsang from weekend Yoga seminar in Kranj, Slovenia. Mahamandaleshwar Swami Gyaneshwar Puri explains the importance of the work of the Guru by translating the bhajan, "Parama Guru Swamiji".
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