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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

A spiritual discourse and bhajan explanation during the Kumbh Mela. "Gurujī is asking, 'When will my cup be filled?' My Prabhupāda says, 'When will you fill it with love?'" "Our job is simply to quieten and purify ourselves. That is what Gurujī is demanding in the bhajan. Then that cup can be filled." A speaker, addressing an audience, explains the meaning of a bhajan about the soul's yearning for divine love. Using metaphors of an empty cup and a cluttered glass, he describes the need to purify and quiet the mind to receive grace. He relates this to the purpose of attending the Kumbh Mela, urging listeners to be mentally present and open to the spiritual opportunity. Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

Presentation of Yoga In Daily Life from the city of Presov, Slovak Republic.

A spiritual discourse explaining the significance of Mahāśivarātri and the nature of Lord Śiva. "Śiva is not born; he has no mother, no son, and no father. He is the father; it is he who manifests himself." "This is the night which, every night, they were remembering this night of Śiva's, and that's why it's called Mahāśivarātri. 'Rātri' means the night." The speaker narrates the cosmic origin of Śiva as the eternal (Ādi) source from which Brahmā and Viṣṇu manifest, defining their roles as creator and protector. He then explains the festival's origin by telling the story of a desperate hunter who, while waiting in a Bīlva tree, unknowingly worships a Śivaliṅga by dropping water and leaves upon it throughout the night, thereby receiving Śiva's grace and protection for his family. The talk concludes with another anecdote about a thief who is blessed for his unintended devotion, illustrating Śiva's compassionate nature. Filming location: Sydney, Australia

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.

A report on Paramahaṃsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda's six-day spiritual visit to Croatia. "For many years, we have been following Svāmījī's work in Croatia and truly appreciate all that he does." "Culture is the beauty of the land, and if you block it anywhere, it will perish. It is very important to preserve your original culture." His Holiness Paramahaṃsa Svāmī Maheśvarānanda, accompanied by Svāmī Avatāra Purījī, visits Croatia in 2006. He is honored in Zagreb with a gift of a rare architectural book for his humanitarian work. He leads a large yoga seminar in Umag, delivers lectures on yoga philosophy and the cakras, and meets officials including President Stjepan Mesić. In Split, he is received by the deputy mayor and participates in an olive tree planting ceremony, speaking on peace and environmental protection. Filming location: Croatia

A lecture on Kundalini, chakras, and the science of yoga. "Yoga is not a religion, it is not a philosophy, it is not a dogma, but it is the eternal principle in this universe, like the cosmic consciousness itself." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī is a divine process; you don't feel it as a physical sensation. You feel happy, as if in the lap of the mother." Swami Maheshwarananda delivers an extensive discourse on the awakening of consciousness through Kundalini and the chakra system. He explains yogic anatomy, including the 72,000 nāḍīs (energy channels) and the major chakras, describing their roles in physical, mental, and spiritual development. The talk covers the interplay of mind, intellect, and subconscious impressions, the importance of dharma, and the ultimate goal of uniting individual consciousness with the Cosmic Consciousness. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

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

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.

An evening satsang on the oneness of life, contrasting human existence with the natural world. "Perhaps it is a prayer. They are giving out happiness." "God gave them some knowledge, just nature, and they are following it." The speaker observes the innate joy and wisdom in birds and ants, using them to reflect on human discontent and complexity. He explores themes of the singular life force (jīva) within all creatures, the spiritual concepts of ātmā and paramātmā, and the karmic responsibilities within family and marriage. The talk weaves between nature observations, spiritual philosophy, and social commentary, concluding with a bhajan. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

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

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

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

A guided morning yoga class from the Yoga in Daily Life system. "Relax your whole body from the toes to the top of the head and from the top of the head to the toes." "Prepare yourself for practicing prāṇāyāma, the breath technique... Breathe twenty times only through your left nostril." An instructor leads a comprehensive session from the Om Vishwadeep Gurukul ashram. The practice begins with deep relaxation in Ānanda Āsana, followed by a series of gentle stretches, spinal twists, and core exercises like Pavanamuktāsana, all coordinated with conscious breathing. The class transitions to seated postures for spinal extension and flexion, concludes with guided relaxation and a round of Nāḍī Śodhana prāṇāyāma, and ends with a closing mantra. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A spiritual discourse on nature, karma, and a prophetic vision of planetary destruction. "These beautiful trees, which are very, very old, are like our grandparents. And grandparents love more than the parents." "Humans are now so cruel that they are chopping animals like grass and destroying nature, mountains, and everything. And pollution in the ocean." Swami Madhvaranji leads a satsang in a forest, speaking on the sacredness of nature, which he calls the "grandparents." He explains the karmic cycles of Svarga and Naraka Loka, emphasizing non-violence and the guru's grace for liberation. He then shares a vivid vision of an impending pralaya (cosmic dissolution), describing how human exploitation like drilling and mining will destabilize the earth, leading to a catastrophic flood. He urges prayer, meditation, and kindness to all creatures. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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

Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 3 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia, January 2011

A fifth-level "Yoga in Daily Life" class focused on asana practice and breath awareness. "Everything we practice in yoga has its purpose, and if we ask ourselves why, we must receive an answer. That is why we say that yoga is the science of the body, mind, spirit, and soul." "Āsanas do not act only on the body. They are also a correction of our behavior; they act on our consciousness; they affect our entire being." An instructor guides students through a detailed session, beginning with relaxation in Ānandāsana and emphasizing the purpose behind each alignment detail for reducing stress. The class progresses through a series of asanas including Pavanamuktāsana, Marjari Āsana, Paścimottānāsana, Upaviṣṭha Koṇāsana, Jānu Śīrṣāsana, and Mṛgāsana, with continuous focus on diaphragmatic breathing, mindful movement without strain, and the physical and subtle effects of each posture. Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

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.

Vegetarian cooking lesson from participants of the Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar in Vep, Hungary 2014 A traditional Hungarian soup with noodles and sweet dessert

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.

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.

A spiritual talk expanding the concept of Hatha Yoga to include childcare, discipline, and natural healing. "Discipline is not only for the yogīs. Discipline is not only for humans. Discipline is for all animals." "The hatha yogī is going with this nature, and we are opposite the nature." Swami Ji uses anecdotes about infant care, such as proper holding to avoid displacing a collarbone, to illustrate the foundational need for discipline (anuśāsanam). He expands this into principles for life and Hatha Yoga, emphasizing natural remedies, particularly the neem tree, for nervous system health and purification. The talk connects physical well-being to living in harmony with nature, concluding with a mantra. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We can't step twice into the same river because the water continues flowing. The source of the water is not the water well, it is coming from the ocean. Similarly, the source of our knowledge is Gurudev. Brahmanandji was very learned and was thinking that he is the best Guru. But, in the presence of Gurudev, the truth becomes clear. There is immense energy, power, and ability residing in the human body.