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The nature of the Guru
0:10 - 0:50 (40 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the oneness of the soul and the path to supreme consciousness. "Our ātmā, your ātmā, every ātmā is one ātmā." "Step by step, our ātmā, our soul, will merge into the eternal. This is Gurudev's Vākya." He describes the spiritual journey through the five layers of the body (kośas) toward higher states like Mahātmā and Paramātmā, emphasizing that this one soul exists in every being and element. The talk includes practical advice on meditation (dhun), avoiding negative speech, and humorous observations on language misunderstandings. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
There is life in every creature
0:55 - 1:52 (57 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the meaning of glory, respect, and human compassion. "Glory means 'long live,' not merely in a physical sense, but forever." "If you give glory to someone, it comes back to you." A spiritual teacher explains the concept of "Jaya" or glory as an eternal honor offered to God, masters, and one another. Using parables and anecdotes—including a story of Mother Mary's mercy—he illustrates how offering respect and compassion uplifts both the giver and receiver. The talk broadens to discuss humanity, culture, and the importance of sāttvic nourishment for spiritual practices like Kuṇḍalinī yoga, touching upon the five bodily sheaths (kośas). Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Around The World - Vegetarianism and top sport, Part 2
2:00 - 2:33 (33 min)
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A dialogue between two vegetarian athletes about diet, discipline, and performance. "The distrust was great. I wasn't 100% sure whether it would affect my development. Specifically, I have been practicing bodybuilding for the past 17 years." "In our race, we do not have such results... we all do it for ourselves, for our own pleasure, for our own enjoyment, for pushing the boundaries." Hanuman Purī, a bodybuilder, and Govind Purī, a yoga instructor and Ironman triathlete, discuss their journeys to vegetarianism—one through yoga and ethics, the other initially for athletic performance. They detail the practical challenges of plant-based nutrition for sports, addressing protein sourcing, meal timing, and the mental discipline required, while debunking myths about meat being essential for strength or muscle development. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
Worldly joy is just an illusion
2:40 - 3:50 (70 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing and translation of the bhajan Suno Re Mena from Pad Birhani, the song book of Mahaprabhuji. You should enjoy meditation, the glory of God, but you are flying in the garden and just enjoying fruits. Singing and translation of the bhajan Bhajo Re Manva.
The Awakening of Inner Powers: Yoga in Daily Life
3:00 - 4:17 (77 min)
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A public lecture on yoga philosophy and practical techniques for daily life. "Yoga is the science of humans. The science of the yoga Veda is about ourselves, about our inner being." "My Master Gurudev said, 'One in all and all in one.'" Swami Paramadvaiti addresses an audience in Brno, exploring the concept of awakening inner power through the yogic model of the five bodies or kośas. He discusses the importance of nourishment, energy, mind, wisdom, and bliss, relating them to health, stress, and the unity of all life. The talk includes a practical demonstration of a technique to release tension by chanting OM with hands covering the ears. Filming location: Brno, Czech Republic
The Third Eye and the Awakening of the Mūlādhāra Cakra
4:15 - 4:53 (38 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the third eye and the Mūlādhāra Cakra. "The third eye signifies wisdom. All your karmas will be burned, and everything becomes pure." "When we begin to awaken the Mūlādhāra Cakra, it is a wonderful feeling. You feel like you are coming out of darkness, like a seed which was under the earth now begins to sprout." The speaker delivers a teaching on subtle anatomy, beginning with the wisdom of the third eye before focusing on the foundational Mūlādhāra Cakra. Using the symbol's imagery—the lotus, the elephant of prosperity, the coiled serpent of time, and the Śiva Liṅga—they explain the cakra's role as the seat of dormant energy (Śakti) and its awakening as the start of the spiritual journey toward union with supreme consciousness. The talk includes practical spiritual advice, references to Gaṇeśa, and concludes with a chant. Filming location: Umag, Croatia
Practical guide to meditation (4/11)
5:30 - 7:03 (93 min)
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Morning satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 15th, Feburary 2009.
Guru is Brahma
7:10 - 8:15 (65 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the value of singular focus and devotion to the guru. "If we have, and all of us have, a lot of pictures, we are something like these ten-year-old little guys who try to collect all Pokémons. Our mantra is 'Collect all.'" "Therefore, it is said: 'Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru padam, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyaṁ, mokṣa mūlaṁ guru kṛpā.'" The speaker, Swami Vivek Puri, shares reflections from a satsang, emphasizing the spiritual power of focusing on one mantra and one form of the guru. He argues that collecting too many spiritual images dilutes their value and hinders clear visualization at critical moments like death. The talk expands into the profound reverence for the guru's feet (caraṇāmṛta), illustrated with stories from the tradition and the recent awarding of the Yoga Ratna to Vishva Guruji in London. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The Responsibility and Path of a Yoga Teacher in the Yoga in Daily Life System
8:20 - 8:52 (32 min)
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A discourse on the responsibility and conduct of a yoga teacher within the Yoga in Daily Life system. "A yoga teacher, especially from Yoga in Daily Life, is something very different from a gym or aerobics instructor. It carries a great responsibility." "We are like that channel... we are this instrument that Gurū Dev, that our paramparā, is using." Swami Samyagdam shares guidance for yoga teachers, emphasizing the solemn duty to faithfully transmit the system's teachings without alteration. She outlines specific protocols, such as maintaining professional boundaries after class and teaching even a single student, stressing that the role is one of a selfless channel for the lineage's knowledge. The talk warns against using the training for personal gain and underscores the necessity of ongoing devotion through satsang. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Knowledge is always good
9:00 - 10:18 (78 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republc. It is very important to know certain scriptures such as the Vedas and Upanishads. We should take the good things and we should find our path to go through. MM Swami Vivekpuriji's talk on the Bhagavad Gita. Singing bhajans. There are eighteen paths of yoga written in the Bhagavad Gita. The text of the old scriptures does not change.
The Master key
10:25 - 11:41 (76 min)
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A satsang reflecting on learning, concentration, and the student-teacher relationship. "Tons of theory cannot be compared with a gram of practice." "To know how, we have everything, but we have an accident here of our spine... you have to get that inner key from the master." The lecturer addresses attendees after a week of practice and philosophical talks. He questions how much they retained from the lectures, leading to a discussion on the limits of intellectual understanding versus experiential learning. Using stories, analogies like "honey on the elbow," and the parable of a master key in a stone gate, he emphasizes that true knowledge comes from a guru's direct transmission and dedicated practice, not merely scholarly theory. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Celebration of Vishwaguruji's Birthday
11:45 - 12:15 (30 min)
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A satsang celebrating Guru Purnima, a birthday, and Raksha Bandhan. "Being with the Guru on Guru Pūrṇimā day is the most important thing in the life of a disciple." "The beauty in Sanātana Dharma is that you have many explanations for that festival because Sanātana Dharma is here on this earth almost as old as humanity itself." A speaker addresses the gathering on a day combining multiple celebrations: the full moon of Guru Purnima, the birthday of their Gurudev, and the festival of Raksha Bandhan. The talk expresses gratitude for the Guru's presence, explains the significance of the festivals, and reflects on the spiritual unity and brotherhood fostered by the tradition. The session includes the offering of traditional gifts and a recitation from the Yoga Sutras. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Worldly joy is just an illusion
12:20 - 13:30 (70 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing and translation of the bhajan Suno Re Mena from Pad Birhani, the song book of Mahaprabhuji. You should enjoy meditation, the glory of God, but you are flying in the garden and just enjoying fruits. Singing and translation of the bhajan Bhajo Re Manva.
Different aspect of discipline
13:35 - 14:55 (80 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. It is always relaxing and beautiful to be here on retreat. Utilize this feeling for spiritual sadhana. Children need fewer toys and more education to learn harmony and understanding. There are three points concerning family life. Discipline is very important to us. The water in different bottles is the same - similarly, Atma is one; Jiva Atma is one.
Practice from Auckland with MM Vivekpuri
15:00 - 16:00 (60 min)
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Auckland, New Zealand
Nature of our Atma
16:05 - 17:10 (65 min)
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A spiritual discourse exploring the nature of mental habits (vṛtti) and the soul's (ātmā) oneness with the divine. "Vṛtti is what you are doing. You have good food to eat. But after eating this and that, you go outside to eat some ice cream... So that is a vṛtti." "Below is the ocean, Shiva, and this one drop is Jīva... Now, if this drop falls into the ocean, then this Jīva becomes Shiva." Swami Vishwaguruji addresses a gathering, weaving together teachings on discipline, the nature of the mind, and the ultimate unity of the self. He uses anecdotes, like the reputation of his disciples and a story about a dinner party, to illustrate vṛtti. He then explains the soul's journey using the metaphor of a water droplet returning to the ocean (Śiva), discusses the concept of Svayambhū (self-manifested divinity), and concludes with prayers and mantras emphasizing meditation and inner purity. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
There is life in every creature
17:15 - 18:12 (57 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the meaning of glory, respect, and human compassion. "Glory means 'long live,' not merely in a physical sense, but forever." "If you give glory to someone, it comes back to you." A spiritual teacher explains the concept of "Jaya" or glory as an eternal honor offered to God, masters, and one another. Using parables and anecdotes—including a story of Mother Mary's mercy—he illustrates how offering respect and compassion uplifts both the giver and receiver. The talk broadens to discuss humanity, culture, and the importance of sāttvic nourishment for spiritual practices like Kuṇḍalinī yoga, touching upon the five bodily sheaths (kośas). Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Guru is Brahma
18:20 - 19:25 (65 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the value of singular focus and devotion to the guru. "If we have, and all of us have, a lot of pictures, we are something like these ten-year-old little guys who try to collect all Pokémons. Our mantra is 'Collect all.'" "Therefore, it is said: 'Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru padam, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyaṁ, mokṣa mūlaṁ guru kṛpā.'" The speaker, Swami Vivek Puri, shares reflections from a satsang, emphasizing the spiritual power of focusing on one mantra and one form of the guru. He argues that collecting too many spiritual images dilutes their value and hinders clear visualization at critical moments like death. The talk expands into the profound reverence for the guru's feet (caraṇāmṛta), illustrated with stories from the tradition and the recent awarding of the Yoga Ratna to Vishva Guruji in London. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Satsang from Strilky
19:30 - 20:35 (65 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
The soul and sound
19:31 - 21:04 (93 min)
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Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Sri Gulabji spoke about the formation of the soul according to the ancient Vedic scriptures. The soul is covered by the five koshas, or bodies. At the beginning of the universe, there was only one matter called Brahma. When Shakti awakened, it created the bindu, with the centre and its surroundings. Communication can take place without sound, for example when the child is in the mother's womb. Vishwaguruji explains how to study and understand the scriptures.
Guru Purnima Satsang with Vishwaguruji
21:05 - 22:00 (55 min)
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A satsang discourse on the spiritual power and purpose of bhajans, delivered on Guru Purnima. "When you have problems with your practice... the best thing is to start with bhajans, because bhajans completely change our state of mind." "In bhajans... usually a question and answer. Within the bhajans are the original words of great sages... it is also a way to preserve the original knowledge." The speaker, addressing the gathering, explains how bhajans differ from emotional kirtan, serving as a vehicle of preserved wisdom that transforms the singer's energy and connects them to the sage who composed it. The talk also covers the importance of the Yoga in Daily Life certification program, a lost luggage anecdote, and a fundraising appeal for an ashram in Ukraine. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Wisdom and bhakti of the saints are in the Bhajans
22:05 - 23:00 (55 min)
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Evening satsang, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Explanation of bhajans Hata Chora Mana and Juga Juga Jivo Maheshwarananda. Within bhajans is the knowledge and experience of the saints. Explanation of the bhajan Sabda Sanehi Mhari Jatra. Those who have Guru bhakti are always protected. The story of king Harichandra, Dhruva and Pralad.
Understand and follow your Guruji
23:05 - 0:02 (57 min)
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Morning Satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Vep, Hungary. Our path and exercises were designed to help us reach Self-realization. There are commercialized ways of anusthan but the result is not for sure. You should follow and understand the instruction of your Guruji, otherwise, you will go with empty hands. Best place for learning is at the feet of Gurudev. The relation between Atma, Jivatma and Jiva. You will get the light again when Jiva goes again into the heart.
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