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How to practise mantra and kriya
0:35 - 1:44 (69 min)
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The path of mantra and kriyā is a practical yogic science. We received mantra initiation, which is not magic but a disciplined practice. First, write your mantra exactly each day; this is Likhita Japa. Then, pronounce it correctly, as mispronunciation changes meaning. Next, chant it mentally, then reach Udāsī, where it is silent within. Finally, it becomes Ajapa, flowing spontaneously with the breath. This process purifies the mind. Similarly, Kriyā is the science of inner energy. Practice involves guiding breath through the chakras from Mūlādhāra to Sahasrāra, a minimum of 27 minutes daily without interruption. This is not a miracle but a systematic sādhanā. Do not teach these techniques lightly, as they require personal commitment and purity. Avoid fear and ignorance; instead, cultivate alertness and knowledge. True practice brings quality and joy, distinct from distorted teachings. "First, write down your mantra. That is called Likhita Mantra. If you do not write and pronounce it exactly, then your mantra will not be powerful." "Practice involves guiding breath through the chakras... a minimum of 27 minutes daily without interruption. This is not a miracle but a systematic sādhanā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Selfless service
1:50 - 2:54 (64 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria.
Around The World - Summer Yoga at the Beach, Split, CRO
3:00 - 3:06 (6 min)
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Summer Yoga at the Beach, Split, Croatia
Around The World - Surya Namaskar at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, CRO
3:10 - 3:46 (36 min)
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Surya Namaskar in Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia with english subtitles
The Globe of the Self: Reflections on Ātmā, Jīva, and the One in All
3:50 - 4:52 (62 min)
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The self is a globe containing all life and consciousness. We exist within this one sphere, yet we are both individual and universal. The science of spirit awakens us to this reality. We are the jīva, the living soul, within the body, but we are also the all-pervading ātmā. We travel and expand in life, yet we always return to the source. We meditate to find where we truly are, beyond physical location. The elements of the world come together to form existence. The Vedas contain this knowledge, but reading them is not easy. Life cycles continue, with beings taking birth again. There is a yogic science and a worldly science; both function but approach truth differently. Energy, or prāṇa, flows between beings and can be directed. Confidence in the self is key. Ultimately, we must realize the teaching of oneness: the individual is in the whole, and the whole is in the individual. "One in all and all in one." "Śrīguru ātmā, paramātmā." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Introduction of the Strilky Ashram
5:00 - 5:09 (9 min)
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This sacred grove is a place of satsaṅg, established through great effort, where one must enter with clean hands and feet and without shoes. It is a beautiful, peaceful forest for prayer. Our ashram is a holy place where many have lived peacefully, having given up things like meat and alcohol. Devotees from around the world come, though some stay only briefly. This path led to the rediscovery of the ancient principle of Alak Purījī, connected to Śiva. After the era of Śiva and Shakti, Pārvatī arose, though she was initially unaware. "This is our satsaṅg, our samāj. This is what we are for everyone." "Anytime, if you desire something... you should come to this place and pray with our mantra. Everything will return to peace and harmony." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Theory and Practice: The Two Horses of Realization
6:35 - 7:01 (26 min)
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Realization requires both theory and practice. Theory provides the map, inspiration, and techniques, but without practice, we cannot move. Practice is the essential action that brings theoretical understanding to life. We need both elements integrated. Meditation manifests in two primary forms. Passive meditation involves sitting in stillness and self-inquiry. Active meditation is performing duties and creative acts with full, loving attention, such as caring for a child or creating art. This engaged action is also a spiritual practice. In life, we must manage our reactions. When faced with negativity or strong emotion, wisdom involves pausing, allowing inner storms to pass, and choosing not to retaliate. True strength is in calm non-reaction and forgiveness, which ends cycles of conflict. Self-inquiry meditation asks "how" we are, examining our thoughts and actions to find peace amidst disturbance by reframing our perspective. "Tons of theory are nothing compared with a gram of practice." "When a dog bites you, you cannot bite the dog." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Guru gives us the good path
7:05 - 7:43 (38 min)
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The spiritual path requires following a true guide through the transitional age. We are in Kali Yuga, a dark age nearing its end. Śiva balances all forces, working to harmonize and avert disaster, guiding beings toward a coming Satya Yuga of holiness. The true guru, like a mother, provides the correct path and blessings. You must follow that given path without distraction or switching guides. Many techniques exist, from physical science to spiritual discipleship. Karma yoga involves understanding all actions and life circumstances. Jyotiṣ, the science of astrology, is presented as a critical knowledge revealing the timing of all events, including one's death. The key is to go deeply, beyond mere physical practice, and stay on the assigned path toward oneness. "Śiva is giving blessings and controlling everything for all: the ṛṣis, the yogīs, the spiritual ones, and also others." "So without jyotiṣ, no one can go further." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Memories and experiences on the yoga path
7:50 - 8:38 (48 min)
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Raksha Bandhan Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Swami Prempuja from the USA tells some words about her experiences and memories in her 25 years long yoga path. Swami Mantrapuri tells some words about her connection to Vishwaguruji. Amrit Sagar tells about her feelings and memories connecting to yoga and Vishwaguruji.
Only Guru Kripa can liberate us
8:45 - 9:46 (61 min)
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Spiritual development is a universal journey guided by grace. We all seek the Cosmic Self, navigating between good and bad, often lost without a guide. The Guru's blessing is the key. A story illustrates this: three pilgrims traveled far to see the holy Ganges. A sage advised them to only accept food from those who had been there. Nearing their goal, they stayed with a sādhu who confessed he had never visited the river, breaking their vow. That night, three divine sisters—Gaṅgā, Yamunā, and Sarasvatī—appeared. They explained they carry humanity's sins, becoming black and burdened. They clean themselves through service at the Guru's feet, becoming pure and white. The pilgrims realized true purification comes not from a river, but from the Guru's presence. All holy places grant blessings, but ultimate clarity comes only through Guru's grace. "Wherever you stay overnight, in a village, city, or forest, you should eat and drink only in the house of those who have gone to the Gaṅgā." "We take all this dust, everything negative; it comes upon us... we go to the Gurujī's cottage... we do the seva... We become very white, beautiful, and we take dust from Gurujī's feet." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Follow the path faithfully
9:50 - 10:27 (37 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. During last year people could practise yoga individually. Meditation without mala and mantra is not good. We should follow our path. There are many paths but all comes together. Every creature have a path and they know that God has given them everything. Our yoga path is very clear. God gave everything to humans but we lost it. God is sitting in us. We should become one with God. We are human but we completely confused and don't know clearly our path. Mantra is very important which is always with us and show our path
Practise and think positive
10:35 - 11:07 (32 min)
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The soul's journey is from creation to liberation, moving beyond heaven and hell to merge with the Supreme. All beings exist in water, earth, and sky. Humans are given a unique capacity to know. It is said we originate from God and return to the Supreme Reality, Parabrahman, not merely to heaven or hell. Our true nature is vast, like a drop from the ocean. Judging others as 'not good' first indicates our own impurity; the tongue creates negativity. To clear the heart, offer peace and good words instead of conflict. Our spiritual practice, or sādhanā, purifies us daily, like washing a dirty garment. True renunciation, as seen in some sādhus, involves profound sacrifice, but such intense tapasyā is difficult. Many paths and teachers exist, each offering guidance. Ultimately, through yoga and devotion, the aim is to realize our divine essence and merge with the Supreme, beyond all dualities. "If I tell about someone else that they are not good, it means first, I am not good." "When you were born, you brought it, and when you will go, your hand is open, nothing is there." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Power of our words
11:15 - 12:06 (51 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. n the Ashram the atmosphere is divine. We are happy and believe that coronavirus will go. People can visit countries according to the rules that government says. We can also learn something from remaining home when this rule is applying. Holy scriptures like Bhagavad Gita keeps the strength of the words of Saint's. Shabda means not only our words but sounds of all living beings and nature. Good and bad words can change the atmosphere. We have an ocean of words. Mantra practicing and bhajan singing.
Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji
12:10 - 12:47 (37 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji.
We can go altogether to God
12:55 - 13:40 (45 min)
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The guru and the student represent the same essential relationship, a universal process of learning. All paths and disciplines, from academic study to spiritual practice, ultimately converge at a single point. Formal education is respected, yet it can lead one astray if it excludes the divine. True mastery is not in accumulated knowledge but in devotion. A story illustrates this: one brother studied extensively, while the other lived simply, performing pūjā to Śiva with only a mantra. The educated brother instructed the younger on proper ritual. As the elder departed, the younger, needing to ask a question, walked across water to reach him. The learned brother then realized his sibling's spiritual attainment surpassed all academic learning. We must honor both worldly knowledge and spiritual devotion, recognizing that all elements of life and all religious paths ultimately merge into one source. Do not condemn any teacher or path, for all are approaching the same summit. "Everyone will arrive at one point. We are all coming from various directions, but we are descending to the same summit." "The whole ocean and a little drop are the same." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Webcast from Kachari
13:45 - 14:06 (21 min)
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Inauguration of Temple in Kachras, Rajasthan, India.
The living God
14:10 - 15:08 (58 min)
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Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Science is developing, which is good. Yoga is the science of the human being.The story of the professor who met a yogi while walking in the park. Where can we find God? Have you seen God? According to the teachings of Sanatana Dharma and Yoga, God lives here among us. Everyone has seen God. Each and every one of us is the living God, just like the ocean water is present in the raindrop. The same life is in all living beings. That is why we should not kill animals.
Respect the life of other creatures
15:15 - 16:03 (48 min)
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Satsaṅg is the gathering in truth, and its essence is universal compassion for all living beings. 'Sat' means truth, peace, and harmony. We are all in satsaṅg now, together. All creatures possess the same soul, the same ātmā, given by God. We are like passengers on one ship or one aeroplane; our fates are shared. In nature, one creature eats another, but humans have been given a higher responsibility by the Paramātmā. Great teachers and deities have taught that we should not kill creatures. We should not eat them. In this Kali Yuga, there is much unnecessary killing, which creates a cycle of violence. It does not matter what country you are from; the principle is the same. We must love and protect all life, including animals in our homes. Some people practice yoga but do not speak against alcohol and meat; we must speak. Our human nature should be one of non-violence. If we knowingly cause harm, we must seek forgiveness. We must return to the principles of Sanātana Dharma, living together in truth and peace. "All creatures possess the same soul, the same ātmā, given by God." "Great teachers and deities have taught that we should not kill creatures." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria
Satsang from Strilky
16:10 - 17:01 (51 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Webcast from Vienna
17:05 - 17:47 (42 min)
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Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria.
Satsang for Holiguruji's birthday
17:55 - 19:03 (68 min)
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Our destiny, or kismat, is shaped by past, present, and future, governed by cosmic law. The positions of the moon and sun create different constellations, making a day good for one person and bad for another. Jyotiṣ calculates these influences, focusing on the moon, which affects our experiences. Our origin is not from our parents alone but traces back through elements to space and ultimately to God. However, God's grant of freedom is overseen by Dharmarāja, who ensures every detail of our destiny from past lives is accounted for before we are sent forth. Even divine figures like Rāma and Kṛṣṇa endured suffering dictated by their kismat. A jyotiṣī can assess this destiny by examining one's birth details and even the land for a house, seeing imbalances that lead to future troubles. We may believe we have free will, but God holds the final key. Great saints like Ramakrishna accepted their destined suffering rather than avoid it, understanding that escaping it would only postpone the inevitable. Therefore, we must remain humble and perform selfless service, recognizing that our unseen destiny is always in motion. "God sent us, but it is said, no. First, they gave everything. They came and they cleaned it all up." "My dear, kismat will not let anyone free. So, something which is in your luck, you will get that." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Live as a Yogi
19:10 - 19:46 (36 min)
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A yogic life honors the body as divine through natural nourishment and disciplined practice. Modern disease arises from unnatural living, improper eating, and environmental harm. While doctors are a boon, true health returns to the natural way, like nourishment from a grandmother's kitchen. Constant eating and artificial habits shorten life. Past generations lived long through natural sustenance. The body is our temple and primary religion. One must live with consistency, avoiding contradictions like practicing yoga then consuming harmful substances. Begin each day mindfully, acknowledging our human form and connection to elements like water. The aim is for all to become yogis—healthy, peaceful, and devoted to the living God within this body. "The best medicine is the kitchen of our grandmothers." "Our body is our God. It is our holy place." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How did yoga begin in Czechoslovakia?
19:50 - 20:21 (31 min)
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Understand the meaning within the bhajan, not just its sound. If you know the meaning, it becomes a reality in your heart and mind. When I first arrived, people did not truly understand yoga or the bhajans. We sang to each other without comprehension. The authorities were curious but generally permissive, valuing yoga for health. I recall a cold winter journey through Czechoslovakia, sharing tea and bread with students late into the night, always welcomed despite police formalities. The environment was safe and sincere. The only rules given to me were to avoid moving currency, religious discourse, and politics—principles that align naturally with a yogi's life. Practice grew steadily from small groups. The focus was always on health and harmony, free from politics or dogma. "Because if we can’t understand—okay, good melodies, okay—this is a bhajan in Sanskrit or in Hindi or something. But if we know exactly what it means, then we have in our heart, in our brain, in our mind, it is the reality." "And so I said, 'But what should I not do?'... Don’t take anything out of our country’s movable money, gold, some letters, etc... No talking, religious. Be as it is... and not any politics." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Mantra practicing and meditation
20:25 - 21:12 (47 min)
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India is a holy land of divine incarnations, sages, and eternal wisdom. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, uncreated order manifest in nature's cycles, distinct from religions founded by historical figures. The Guru principle is essential, guiding all learning from darkness to light. This land celebrates life daily, with each festival holding deep meaning for humans and ecology. The month of Śrāvaṇa is for prayer and observing nature, a time when deities withdraw. The third day of Śrāvaṇa commemorates Pārvatī's longing for Śiva, symbolizing the virtue of patience and faithful waiting. It is celebrated as a day for sisters to pray for brothers and unmarried girls to pray for good husbands, emphasizing positive intent and accepting destiny. True fulfillment comes from spiritual dedication, not hurry, preserving the divine culture of hope and family unity. "Sanātana dharma will never stop. It will always last, because as long as any creature, including the human, gives birth to a child, that is a process of the Sanātana." "Hope is a walking stick from the cradle to the grave." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Don't eat meat and save spirituality
20:30 - 21:32 (62 min)
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The path requires purity and the Guru's grace. Chanting connects us to the divine; the mantra "Om Namah Śrī Prabhu Dīpa Nārāyaṇa" invokes the presence of Nārāyaṇa, who is Kṛṣṇa and Viṣṇu. Without the Guru, there is nothing. The Guru provides everything and cares for us. At death, if we die with the mantra, we are taken by our inner self, our guru, Bhagavān, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. Different communities have different death rites; some expose the body to animals instead of burial or cremation. Many people are good and spiritual across all countries and faiths. Historically, people did not kill animals much, but now widespread killing and meat-eating have emerged, linked to diseases like cancer. A pure lifestyle is essential. Yoga requires purifying the whole body, avoiding meat and alcohol. Many great saints teach pure yoga everywhere. Disciples across generations maintain this pure, vegetarian path. The Guru's grace manifests through all. "Guru Kṛpā, Guru Kṛpā. That Gurudev, without Guru, is nothing." "In that case, my inner self, my guru, my Bhagavān, my Viṣṇu, Śiva, etc. They have taken us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How to think of black magic
21:15 - 22:02 (47 min)
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Fear is an illusion created and exploited by others, but it is our own belief that gives it power. Black magicians use fear to control people, claiming to see ghosts or remove curses. They are frauds. If you believe in God, trust that God protects you. These stories show how fear is manufactured. In one, a magician convinces a widow to give all her possessions for her deceased husband, exploiting her grief. Her son returns, exposes the fraud, and imprisons the magician. In another, a newlywed man is terrified by villagers claiming a ghost is in his room. It is merely moonlight reflecting on a chimney. A sensible man enters, proves there is no ghost, and the fear vanishes. Your own fear is your only enemy. Having faith, a mantra, or a spiritual practice gives strength, but even without it, no external force can harm you unless you allow fear to weaken you. Fear itself creates suffering and can destroy your life. "People who give such negative words, they say it's magic and magic. It is a complete whitewash, and you become completely brainwashed." "Therefore, when you have mantra, you have bhajans, you have gurus... who can kill you through the magic? No, no. But killed is your fear." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Satsang for Holiguruji's birthday
22:05 - 23:13 (68 min)
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Our destiny, or kismat, is shaped by past, present, and future, governed by cosmic law. The positions of the moon and sun create different constellations, making a day good for one person and bad for another. Jyotiṣ calculates these influences, focusing on the moon, which affects our experiences. Our origin is not from our parents alone but traces back through elements to space and ultimately to God. However, God's grant of freedom is overseen by Dharmarāja, who ensures every detail of our destiny from past lives is accounted for before we are sent forth. Even divine figures like Rāma and Kṛṣṇa endured suffering dictated by their kismat. A jyotiṣī can assess this destiny by examining one's birth details and even the land for a house, seeing imbalances that lead to future troubles. We may believe we have free will, but God holds the final key. Great saints like Ramakrishna accepted their destined suffering rather than avoid it, understanding that escaping it would only postpone the inevitable. Therefore, we must remain humble and perform selfless service, recognizing that our unseen destiny is always in motion. "God sent us, but it is said, no. First, they gave everything. They came and they cleaned it all up." "My dear, kismat will not let anyone free. So, something which is in your luck, you will get that." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Introduction of the Strilky Ashram
23:20 - 23:29 (9 min)
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This sacred grove is a place of satsaṅg, established through great effort, where one must enter with clean hands and feet and without shoes. It is a beautiful, peaceful forest for prayer. Our ashram is a holy place where many have lived peacefully, having given up things like meat and alcohol. Devotees from around the world come, though some stay only briefly. This path led to the rediscovery of the ancient principle of Alak Purījī, connected to Śiva. After the era of Śiva and Shakti, Pārvatī arose, though she was initially unaware. "This is our satsaṅg, our samāj. This is what we are for everyone." "Anytime, if you desire something... you should come to this place and pray with our mantra. Everything will return to peace and harmony." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Selfless service
23:35 - 0:39 (64 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria.
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