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We can reach God through Satsang
0:10 - 0:48 (38 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Prasad is very great. It is given by God. We should live in peace and harmony otherwise we are lost. We can do good things only during our life. After death everything goes. A drop of water can become one with the ocean. We should be pure inside also. Satsang means to be together with our good friends and speak about the truth. Bhajan singing.
Keep the flame still
0:55 - 1:33 (38 min)

A spiritual discourse on maintaining the sacred flame of life within daily householder and community practice.
"You are already a yogī. You possess that science, yet you seek yogic attainment."
"This flame is what we call our ātmā, our spirit, which then departs. So when this is happening, we must learn from it."
The lecturer addresses a gathering, weaving together themes from the Yoga in Daily Life system. He emphasizes the dignity of the householder path, advocating for marriage and family life as spiritually vital. Using the extended metaphor of an oil lamp, he explains the body, life force, and spirit, urging the daily practice of lighting a lamp and maintaining temple pūjā in āśramas to nurture collective spirituality and personal health. He shares personal anecdotes and practical instructions, concluding with blessings and travel plans.
Filming location: Slovenia
Everything is within ourselves
1:40 - 2:17 (37 min)

A spiritual discourse on inner awakening and the role of the guru in yoga practice.
"Practice is that awakening within ourselves. We are the ones who practice. Practice does not come from outside; it comes from our inner self."
"Everything we have is within ourselves. It takes a long time if you want to learn the flute. We can learn, but after the teacher instructs you... that knowledge awakens in our consciousness."
Swami Maheshvarananda addresses a global audience, explaining that spiritual knowledge and capacity are inherent within each person but often lie dormant. Using analogies of a warning friend, a flute player, and a student driver, he describes how a guru or teacher serves to awaken this inner science. He emphasizes that true mastery requires constant, alert practice and integrates personal anecdotes about sleep and the practice of Brahmari Prānāyāma.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Glory to the land of India
2:25 - 3:02 (37 min)

A spiritual discourse reflecting on India's divine heritage and personal guru-disciple relationships.
"Mahāprabhujī, Madhavānandjī, he has a wonderfully beautiful bhajan. He learned this bhajan himself. And he has sung it for the entire world, for all of India."
"Holi Gurujī said, 'This time, now everything will be India again.' And India, what is it? How is it? It is, again, my words, you will hear something."
The speaker shares a stream of consciousness filled with devotional references, recounting the spiritual significance of India through its rivers, saints, and gurus like Mahāprabhujī and Holī Gurujī. Personal anecdotes are woven in, including childhood memories of seeking the guru and attempts to avoid work, illustrating the challenging yet compelling nature of the spiritual path. The talk emphasizes the power of bhajans and the pervasive divine presence within the Indian landscape.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Let me come to You
3:10 - 3:43 (33 min)

A spiritual discourse on the science of the soul and universal connection.
"To see you all, I know, is a matter of science. It doesn't matter what we think; it is about techniques—the techniques, the science."
"Our body is mortal, and our body will die. In our body, we have our ātmā, our soul. But in our body, there is not only one soul. Many souls are inside, very tiny, even in a cell of our body."
Swami Ji addresses a gathering, explaining yogic science as a means of direct, non-physical communication, as mastered by ancient ṛṣis. He explores the nature of the soul, using metaphors of telephones, honeybees, and fruit trees to describe multiplicity within unity and the spiritual connection between a guru and disciples globally. He touches on the challenges of Kali Yuga, the pandemic, and concludes with a personal anecdote about healing.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The most Important thing being in Unity
3:50 - 4:23 (33 min)

Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Villach, Austria. Come to this Ashram and be happy. Practice and bring good people here. I am very happy to spend two nights here. Now it is the time of holy festival here and in India. The tradition of holy days goes back a long time, without mantra and meditation we would not know what it means to be human.
The origin of knowledge
4:30 - 5:01 (31 min)

A spiritual discourse on the guru lineage and the vision for a unified ashram.
"In my heart, I tell you that if we have understood and you wish to do this, then you have already received Guru Kṛpā. It has already been given to you—not by me, but by Alak Purījī."
"And you all should be one; we all should become one... This āśram is for each and every one. Yes, all these countries."
The speaker addresses a gathering, tracing a spiritual lineage from Bhagavān Śiva through Alak Purījī to Mahāprabhujī. He emphasizes the received grace of this lineage and expresses a core desire for unity among all attendees and their countries. The discourse shifts to a practical vision for building a large, inclusive ashram through collective contributions, while also advising on spiritual conduct and mutual support.
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
The Essence of Prasād and Spiritual Practice
5:05 - 5:28 (23 min)

A spiritual discourse reflecting on the meaning of prasād and authentic practice.
"But what do we do with that? So many prasādas: fruits, chocolates, and so on."
"And we can say, in North India they also have temples, yes... But let us leave aside one aspect: meditation and such, practicing yoga—we want to practice yoga and so on. Let us focus there."
A female spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, questioning the ritualistic receipt and distribution of prasād (blessed offerings) and urging a focus on sincere inner practice like yoga and meditation. She speaks of seeing God within, shares a brief anecdote about a church visit, and emphasizes giving, love, and personal responsibility in one's spiritual journey, concluding with an invitation for attendees to speak up.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Mantra is with you for your whole life
5:35 - 5:57 (22 min)

A spiritual discourse on life's two paths, illustrated through a parable about marriage and communication.
"You know very well... And there are two paths." "Spiritual human life is everything. This is what it is, and for that we are thinking."
The speaker presents two life paths: a worldly, professional path and a spiritual path centered on relationships and conscious living. He emphasizes the spiritual path through a lengthy parable about a married couple whose 50-year resentment stems from miscommunication over sharing bread, illustrating how small, unspoken issues can define a life. The talk concludes with the imparting of a lifelong mantra and instructions for a disciplined lifestyle, including vegetarianism.
Filming location: Salzburg, Austria
Mantra is with you for your whole life
6:05 - 6:27 (22 min)

A spiritual discourse on life's two paths, illustrated through a parable about marriage and communication.
"You know very well... And there are two paths." "Spiritual human life is everything. This is what it is, and for that we are thinking."
The speaker presents two life paths: a worldly, professional path and a spiritual path centered on relationships and conscious living. He emphasizes the spiritual path through a lengthy parable about a married couple whose 50-year resentment stems from miscommunication over sharing bread, illustrating how small, unspoken issues can define a life. The talk concludes with the imparting of a lifelong mantra and instructions for a disciplined lifestyle, including vegetarianism.
Filming location: Salzburg, Austria
The importance of yoga dress
6:35 - 6:48 (13 min)

A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering on tradition, respect, and practice.
"According to our tradition, the Satguru is our Bhagavān: Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇ, Mahāprabhujī, Devpurījī."
"I have told you many times, for at least 20 years, that all disciples of our Yoga in Daily Life should have this dress."
Swami Maheshvaranand speaks to practitioners, emphasizing reverence for the guru lineage during a holy period. He discusses the spiritual significance of traditional attire, urging modesty, while acknowledging personal choice. He then announces future ceremonies for Om Ashram and explains, through the metaphor of Lord Shiva and his bull Nandi, a protocol for making offerings and prayers.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We are that drops
6:55 - 8:24 (89 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing. There are many yogis in the Jadan Ashram who are practising faithfully and do karma yoga also. Some animals eat only animals others eat grass. But humans shouldn't kill anyone. When we die our hands are open and nothing is in them. One drop of water and the ocean are the same. O Lord enlighten the mind of humans not to eat meat.
Mastery your sleep and dreams
8:30 - 9:58 (88 min)

A spiritual discourse on the foundational gurus in life and the layers of human consciousness.
"The first God is the mother. We do not understand all that the mother is giving."
"Yoga is that going deep into every cell of our body. That is yoga."
The lecturer leads a satsang, beginning with the Vedic teaching to revere mother, father, and teacher as the first gods. He expands on the role of the guru as a remover of ignorance and explains the five sheaths (kośas) that cover the soul, from the physical body to the bliss body. He illustrates key concepts like controlling the mind's fluctuations (vṛttis) and mastering states of wakefulness, dream, and sleep with personal stories and analogies.
Filming location: Sydney, Australia
Advice for practising Anusthan
10:05 - 10:54 (49 min)

A satsang on establishing daily spiritual practice (sādhanā) and discipline.
"Holy Gurujī said, 'You can eat three times, but have nothing except water in between.'"
"The best time is early morning. Practice for twenty-five minutes, only once. Do not do two practices in one day."
The lecturer addresses participants of a seminar, giving practical guidance for integrating practice into daily life. He emphasizes moderation in eating, the importance of a consistent morning meditation routine, and previews a technique involving concentration on three points (forehead, chest, navel) to be taught the following day. The talk includes administrative notes and gentle humor.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We are that drops
11:00 - 12:29 (89 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing. There are many yogis in the Jadan Ashram who are practising faithfully and do karma yoga also. Some animals eat only animals others eat grass. But humans shouldn't kill anyone. When we die our hands are open and nothing is in them. One drop of water and the ocean are the same. O Lord enlighten the mind of humans not to eat meat.
Feel your heart and be merciful for all
12:35 - 13:31 (56 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Stirlky Ashram, Czech Republic, Yoga was given to humans by Siva. He created asanas by observing the movements of the animals. All living beings are the creatures of God. Like humans with different colours of their skin are all one. The story of a rakshasa who wants to live forever. We should be peaceful and humble. We should read holy books and do our sadhana day by day. We shouldn't be like a monkey jumping here and there. Meditation on the heart.
Mastery your sleep and dreams
13:35 - 15:03 (88 min)

A spiritual discourse on the foundational gurus in life and the layers of human consciousness.
"The first God is the mother. We do not understand all that the mother is giving."
"Yoga is that going deep into every cell of our body. That is yoga."
The lecturer leads a satsang, beginning with the Vedic teaching to revere mother, father, and teacher as the first gods. He expands on the role of the guru as a remover of ignorance and explains the five sheaths (kośas) that cover the soul, from the physical body to the bliss body. He illustrates key concepts like controlling the mind's fluctuations (vṛttis) and mastering states of wakefulness, dream, and sleep with personal stories and analogies.
Filming location: Sydney, Australia
We should also be clean inside
15:10 - 15:50 (40 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Strilky Ashram is very good place to practise spiritual sadhana. A jiva many times comes and goes, again and again. Every creature has the same atma. In the end, our atma arrives to God like a drop of water to the ocean. The story of a rakshasa (demon) who got a siddhi (special ability) from Shiva to burn anybody with his hand. God also burns up all negative qualities. God's light reaches everywhere. Those who are separated sooner or later will split. Dirty water is going out of the Ganga. Water is powerful. A bathe in the Alakhananda River cleanses us from all our negative qualities, thoughts and feelings. After that, if we are negative, it's like the dust coming to us again. We can clean ourselves with our breath.
Become one with yourself
15:55 - 16:54 (59 min)

Evening satsang in Jadan Ashram, distr. Pali, Rajasthan, India. I have been to many places, all of which have their own songs. In India, there are many bhajans. The bhajans have a lot of beauty. Even the birds are whistling as if they are singing bhajans. The chanting of the Om starts from the navel, ascends from there and returns back to the navel. Then the yogis enter into meditation. Many people actually turn outwards during meditation. But what we need to do is to become one with ourselves, to unite with our Self.
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 4
17:00 - 18:04 (64 min)

Practicing of the system "Yoga in Daily Life", Level 1 - Part 4, in Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, Rajasthan, India on 23rd of October 2009.
Keep the flame still
18:10 - 18:48 (38 min)

A spiritual discourse on maintaining the sacred flame of life within daily householder and community practice.
"You are already a yogī. You possess that science, yet you seek yogic attainment."
"This flame is what we call our ātmā, our spirit, which then departs. So when this is happening, we must learn from it."
The lecturer addresses a gathering, weaving together themes from the Yoga in Daily Life system. He emphasizes the dignity of the householder path, advocating for marriage and family life as spiritually vital. Using the extended metaphor of an oil lamp, he explains the body, life force, and spirit, urging the daily practice of lighting a lamp and maintaining temple pūjā in āśramas to nurture collective spirituality and personal health. He shares personal anecdotes and practical instructions, concluding with blessings and travel plans.
Filming location: Slovenia
We can reach God through Satsang
18:55 - 19:33 (38 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Ljubljana, Slovenia. Prasad is very great. It is given by God. We should live in peace and harmony otherwise we are lost. We can do good things only during our life. After death everything goes. A drop of water can become one with the ocean. We should be pure inside also. Satsang means to be together with our good friends and speak about the truth. Bhajan singing.
The most Important thing being in Unity
19:40 - 20:13 (33 min)

Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Villach, Austria. Come to this Ashram and be happy. Practice and bring good people here. I am very happy to spend two nights here. Now it is the time of holy festival here and in India. The tradition of holy days goes back a long time, without mantra and meditation we would not know what it means to be human.
How did Vishwaguruji get the vision of Alakhpuriji?
20:20 - 21:05 (45 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. Himalaya is a very spiritual place. Sadwi Shanti searched and found Alakhpuriji's place in the Himalayas. Vishwaguruji also went to the Himalayas to see Alakhpuriji's cave. Many people went with him to see God. The story of Vishwaguruji's visit to the Himalayas at Alakhpuriji's cave. The story of the death of Mataji. The story of Nandadevi who was the disciple of Alakhpuriji and the river Alakananda. When we come together we can get the energy of all our great Masters.
Advice for practising Anusthan
21:10 - 21:59 (49 min)

A satsang on establishing daily spiritual practice (sādhanā) and discipline.
"Holy Gurujī said, 'You can eat three times, but have nothing except water in between.'"
"The best time is early morning. Practice for twenty-five minutes, only once. Do not do two practices in one day."
The lecturer addresses participants of a seminar, giving practical guidance for integrating practice into daily life. He emphasizes moderation in eating, the importance of a consistent morning meditation routine, and previews a technique involving concentration on three points (forehead, chest, navel) to be taught the following day. The talk includes administrative notes and gentle humor.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
You are free to choose good or bad
22:05 - 22:49 (44 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Linz, Austria. An instrument is a simple construction, but it can give very beautiful sounds. Our body is also like an instrument. We are free to do good or bad things. From our childhood we can develop in good or bad direction also. The story of a tiger baby who mixed among the sheeps. Everybody should know why we shouldn't to eat meat. Bhajan singing.
Mantra is with you for your whole life
22:55 - 23:17 (22 min)

A spiritual discourse on life's two paths, illustrated through a parable about marriage and communication.
"You know very well... And there are two paths." "Spiritual human life is everything. This is what it is, and for that we are thinking."
The speaker presents two life paths: a worldly, professional path and a spiritual path centered on relationships and conscious living. He emphasizes the spiritual path through a lengthy parable about a married couple whose 50-year resentment stems from miscommunication over sharing bread, illustrating how small, unspoken issues can define a life. The talk concludes with the imparting of a lifelong mantra and instructions for a disciplined lifestyle, including vegetarianism.
Filming location: Salzburg, Austria
Let me come to You
23:25 - 23:58 (33 min)

A spiritual discourse on the science of the soul and universal connection.
"To see you all, I know, is a matter of science. It doesn't matter what we think; it is about techniques—the techniques, the science."
"Our body is mortal, and our body will die. In our body, we have our ātmā, our soul. But in our body, there is not only one soul. Many souls are inside, very tiny, even in a cell of our body."
Swami Ji addresses a gathering, explaining yogic science as a means of direct, non-physical communication, as mastered by ancient ṛṣis. He explores the nature of the soul, using metaphors of telephones, honeybees, and fruit trees to describe multiplicity within unity and the spiritual connection between a guru and disciples globally. He touches on the challenges of Kali Yuga, the pandemic, and concludes with a personal anecdote about healing.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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