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Manas and family life
0:40 - 1:49 (69 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the centrality of the mind (Manomaya Kośa) and its role in life, relationships, and society. "The center of our life is the Manomaya Kośa." "We have to come back to our Manomaya Kośa." The speaker, addressing a gathering, explains the five sheaths (kośas), focusing on the mental sheath as the seat of desire and perception. He discusses traditional life stages (āśramas), gender roles as expressions of cosmic principles (Puruṣa and Śakti), and the societal consequences of neglecting emotional and spiritual development. He illustrates the power of devotion and perception through a story of Lord Kṛṣṇa, Rukmiṇī, and Rādhā, and concludes by emphasizing mind control as the key to transforming all action into worship. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Om Ashram
1:50 - 1:59 (9 min)
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A promotional video about the Omkara Mahavira, a large-scale world peace monument and humanitarian complex under construction in Rajasthan. "Since 1993, this structure has been under construction for the welfare of humanity, the protection of animals and nature, for teaching yoga, meditation, and philosophy." "To bring this vision to full fruition, it needs everybody’s contribution. You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a single drop." The video details the vision of yogi Paramahamsa Swami Maheshvarananda to build the world's largest Om symbol, which will contain 108 residential compartments. It highlights the existing, operational facets of the site including a free school and college, a hospital, and a large artificial lake for water conservation. The narrative connects this to the global activities of the "Yoga in Daily Life" system, such as tree planting and animal shelters, framing the entire project as a holistic effort for peace, health, and environmental revival. It concludes with a call for donations to complete the monument. Filming locations: Jhadan, Rajasthan, India.
The Means Are the End: On Non-Violence, Patience, and Peace
2:00 - 2:14 (14 min)
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A keynote address on non-violence, patience, and peace at a World Peace Council conference. "Wrong means will always fetch wrong ends. We must understand the basic fundamental: it is the means which become the ends." "Happiness is a peaceful state of mind. If you have a peaceful mind, you live in the present, and when you live in the present, you are happy." Swapnil Kothari, a teacher from India, delivers a speech exploring non-violence as a conscious philosophy, not just a default position. He argues for the primacy of ethical means over ends, asserting that violence breeds violence while non-violence breeds compassion and inner peace. He uses personal anecdotes, historical references, and a humorous story about marital patience to illustrate the stamina required for this path. Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Live webcast from Jadan
2:00 - 3:00 (60 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan, Rajasthan, India.
Being a human
2:20 - 2:51 (31 min)
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A spiritual discourse on human life, discipline, and the sacred culture of Jaipur. "When it was established, about four or five hundred meters away, there was a small village called Sodala. From there, you could see a very small cottage, and then there was nothing—only sand and sand and sand." "In the same way, when the human soul enters into the human body, God gives us freedom, but then we become bound to karma. And that karma is what we call action." A spiritual teacher addresses devotees at the Shyamnagar ashram in Jaipur. He describes the ashram's founding and extols Jaipur as a sacred city of wisdom and festivals, specifically mentioning the upcoming Śrāvaṇī festival. He discusses the human journey, the importance of following traditional principles (saṃskāras) and discipline, and the inescapable nature of karma and divine awareness, illustrating points with a parable about a disciple, a pigeon, and a story about a king debating diet. Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
The Master key
2:55 - 4:11 (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
Awakening of muladhar
4:15 - 4:57 (42 min)
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A lecture on the Mūlādhāra chakra, karma, and associated yoga practices. "Prārabdha, or karma prārabdha, first your destiny is created, and then your body." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means wisdom. You become very wise, you become self-confident." The speaker delivers an in-depth explanation of the root (Mūlādhāra) energy center, linking it to one's karma, destiny, and foundational consciousness. He describes its symbolism—the red color, four-petaled lotus, elephant, and coiled serpent representing past karmas—and clarifies the nature of a true Kuṇḍalinī awakening. The session includes practical guidance, with demonstrators showing postures like Bhujaṅgāsana and Śalabhāsana to activate and regulate this chakra. Filming location: Croatia
The Thirsty Horse and the Path of Spirituality
5:05 - 5:57 (52 min)
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An evening satsang on overcoming worldly stress and pursuing spiritual practice. "We are thirsty horses in this world, from little children to older people. We are all in this stress." "If you want to quench your thirst for spirituality, then you should do it... amidst the sound of the generator... amidst this noise of the world." The lecturer addresses the pervasive stress of modern life, using the parable of a thirsty horse afraid of a water pump to illustrate the need to practice spirituality amidst worldly noise. He discusses the inescapable realities of time and karma, explaining concepts of sin (pāpa) and piety (puṇya) and the impurities of the inner instrument (Antaḥkaraṇa). He narrates the transformative stories of the sage Valmiki, a bandit who became a seer through chanting, and the poet Tulsidas, who was inspired by his wife to turn his love toward God. The talk emphasizes continuing spiritual practice (sādhanā) with humility despite life's obligations. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Harmonious life and successful sadhana
6:05 - 7:44 (99 min)
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A spiritual discourse on harmonizing family life with spiritual practice (sādhanā) and the challenges of the modern mind. "The most crucial starting point is learning to be in the present. This is the foundation of sādhanā: to emerge from the past, let go of the future, and sit quietly in the present." "When 'I' am important, life becomes hell. When 'you' are important, life is heaven." Swami Gulabpuri (Gulābjī) addresses a seminar, examining how distractions like mobile phones and ego-driven expectations disrupt concentration and family harmony. He explains the need to live in the present, reduce the sense of "I," and perform selfless duty (dharma) as the foundation for spiritual progress. Following his talk, Swami Vivekpuri and then the presiding Swamiji share closing reflections, emphasizing personal transformation, non-violence (ahiṃsā), and the value of selfless service within the spiritual community. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Message of the three monkeys
7:50 - 8:56 (66 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the universal ātmā and the misuse of the label "fanatic." "Every ātmā, each and every entity—where there is life, there is ātmā too." "Do not speak badly. If someone tells you something bad, you can either stop them, plug your ears, or don’t give any commentary." A spiritual teacher leads a satsang, beginning with the principle that the soul (ātmā) exists in all living beings, advocating for respect for all life. The talk then focuses on refuting the negative label of "fanatic," arguing it is often misapplied to genuine devotion, humility, and non-violence. He uses parables, including one about Gandhi, and shares personal anecdotes to illustrate that true spirituality involves seeing good, speaking good, and serving others (seva), while criticizing hypocrisy. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Manas and family life
9:00 - 10:09 (69 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the centrality of the mind (Manomaya Kośa) and its role in life, relationships, and society. "The center of our life is the Manomaya Kośa." "We have to come back to our Manomaya Kośa." The speaker, addressing a gathering, explains the five sheaths (kośas), focusing on the mental sheath as the seat of desire and perception. He discusses traditional life stages (āśramas), gender roles as expressions of cosmic principles (Puruṣa and Śakti), and the societal consequences of neglecting emotional and spiritual development. He illustrates the power of devotion and perception through a story of Lord Kṛṣṇa, Rukmiṇī, and Rādhā, and concludes by emphasizing mind control as the key to transforming all action into worship. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Master key
10:15 - 11:31 (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
The soul and sound
11:35 - 13:08 (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.
Harmonious life and successful sadhana
13:15 - 14:54 (99 min)
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A spiritual discourse on harmonizing family life with spiritual practice (sādhanā) and the challenges of the modern mind. "The most crucial starting point is learning to be in the present. This is the foundation of sādhanā: to emerge from the past, let go of the future, and sit quietly in the present." "When 'I' am important, life becomes hell. When 'you' are important, life is heaven." Swami Gulabpuri (Gulābjī) addresses a seminar, examining how distractions like mobile phones and ego-driven expectations disrupt concentration and family harmony. He explains the need to live in the present, reduce the sense of "I," and perform selfless duty (dharma) as the foundation for spiritual progress. Following his talk, Swami Vivekpuri and then the presiding Swamiji share closing reflections, emphasizing personal transformation, non-violence (ahiṃsā), and the value of selfless service within the spiritual community. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 6
15:00 - 16:05 (65 min)
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Practicing of the system "Yoga in Daily Life", Level 1 - Part 6, in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India on 24th of October 2009.
Why we do Anusthan
16:10 - 17:10 (60 min)
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A discourse on the purpose and practice of Anuṣṭhāna, a spiritual observance. "Anuṣṭhāna is when you make a saṅkalpa. Saṅkalpa means you promise yourself to undertake a practice for a certain purpose: for spiritual development, for good health, for success." "We pray that all creatures should live in peace, harmony, and health. God protect all. This is our Anuṣṭhāna for this year." A spiritual teacher explains the traditional practice of Anuṣṭhāna, a vowed observance for specific purposes like family harmony, health, or agricultural success. He contrasts its ideal use for unity and blessings with modern distortions, like praying for divorce. The talk expands to advocate for Anuṣṭhāna as a prayer for universal well-being, encompassing family, community, nature, and all living creatures, emphasizing harmony with the natural world and compassion for animals. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Going to Brahmaloka
17:15 - 18:14 (59 min)
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An introductory talk on yoga philosophy and practice at an ashram. "Even if you are an advanced practitioner, you should do the beginner exercises at least once a week, or you must practice them before performing advanced postures." "Tons of theory is nothing; a gram of practice." The lecturer addresses attendees, clarifying misconceptions about terms like Aṣṭāṅga and Haṭha Yoga while emphasizing the foundational importance of basic practices in the "Yoga in Daily Life" system. He discusses the challenges of Vairāgya (detachment) and Jñāna Yoga, using anecdotes and humor to illustrate the gap between theory and practice, and outlines the week's upcoming program of Kriyā Yoga, meditation, and fasting. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Purify your body and eat proper food
18:20 - 19:17 (57 min)
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A satsang on the regenerative power of collective spiritual practice and the concept of Kāya Kalpa. "This Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna has a regenerating function for our energy and our spirituality. It is like Kāya Kalpa." "Kāya Kalpa means that you are like a newborn. Your hair will be its original color from birth... all the systems are very healthy and very good." The lecturer explains the benefits of group spiritual practice (anuṣṭhāna), describing it as a mutual exchange of energy that prevents the loneliness and difficulty of solitary practice. He expands the theme into a discourse on Kāya Kalpa, or bodily regeneration, linking it to diet, natural living, and purification through practices like prānāyāma. He offers specific, Āyurveda-inspired advice on ghee, sugar, and oral hygiene, while cautioning against meat and processed foods, using anecdotes about cows and disciples to illustrate his points. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Overview of practicing yoga
19:25 - 20:13 (48 min)
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A lecture on the essence and practice of yoga in daily life. "Yoga in Daily Life has eight steps and is very simple." "Help is one of the best yogas... your soul, your life, your heart, and your body will bless you." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swāmījī) delivers a talk on his global "Yoga in Daily Life" system. He clarifies the true meaning of Haṭha Yoga as the six purification techniques (ṣaṭkarma) and outlines the main paths: Karma Yoga (selfless service), Haṭha Yoga, Rāja Yoga, and Jñāna Yoga. He emphasizes daily practice, dedicating time for health and harmony, and explains specific techniques like Netī for sinus health. Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand
Message of the three monkeys
20:20 - 21:26 (66 min)
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A spiritual discourse on the universal ātmā and the misuse of the label "fanatic." "Every ātmā, each and every entity—where there is life, there is ātmā too." "Do not speak badly. If someone tells you something bad, you can either stop them, plug your ears, or don’t give any commentary." A spiritual teacher leads a satsang, beginning with the principle that the soul (ātmā) exists in all living beings, advocating for respect for all life. The talk then focuses on refuting the negative label of "fanatic," arguing it is often misapplied to genuine devotion, humility, and non-violence. He uses parables, including one about Gandhi, and shares personal anecdotes to illustrate that true spirituality involves seeing good, speaking good, and serving others (seva), while criticizing hypocrisy. Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Science of development into the Supreme
21:30 - 22:26 (56 min)
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Evenining satsang with Vishwaguruji from Garrison, NY, USA. Firstly, we should understand our whole being. For that we need Masters, practice and realize ourselves: Who am I? The best meditation is to come within thyself. There are five bodies or layers accompanying the Soul. Knowledge has no end.
Pranayama and Kundalini
22:30 - 23:42 (72 min)
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Evenining satsang with Vishwaguruji from Garrison, NY, USA. There are three nadis or nerves that are very important. Different levels of nadi sodhan pranayama should be practiced for about three months after each other. The Soul is in the prison of the elements, closed in the body. After becoming free it follows the destiny.
Live webcast from Jadan
23:30 - 0:30 (60 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
System of the chakras and the sound
23:50 - 0:50 (60 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vancouver, Canada. Manipur is the center of the system of chakras. There are fifty-two letters in Devanagrik Alphabet. The source of the vibration or the origin of sound is the navel. Practical introduction into the nada yoga by chanting AUM.
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