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Listen to only ourselves and our Gurudev
0:30 - 1:10 (40 min)
A true holiday is for inner contemplation, not external distraction. Ancient seekers valued solitude to reflect on life and meditate. Modern holidays often involve noise and escapism, which drown the inner voice. Spiritual progress requires revitalizing the mind through satsang and the Guru's presence. This gathering is an opportunity for solitary reflection amidst community. Utilize this time to recharge spiritual energy and leave worldly concerns behind. Unity with spiritual family provides essential support in this age.
"To progress in spirituality, we need inner evolution. The only way for that is to be in satsang, to have darśan with a self-realized person, a Guru, and to be in peace."
"If we want to quit a bad habit, we need a support group and must be that support for each other."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Atma is spotless
1:15 - 2:01 (46 min)
One word transmits a message to all, like rain falling equally on every creature. In difficulty, know you are carried by God, not abandoned. A true yogi, beyond all ritual, desires nothing, not even from Shiva. The soul is spotless, like the endless sky. Our body is a temporary shell; the eternal Ātmā within is one with the Guru's heart. Purification is for the mind, but the soul itself is already pure.
"When the difficult time comes, then you should know that you are now with God."
"Ask anything. He said, 'Okay, if you want to ask me anything, then get up.' What he said to Shiva, 'Go from here.'"
Filming location: Dungog, New South Wales, Australia
Bhaktas are longing for Satsang
2:05 - 2:53 (48 min)
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing. Swami Umapuri says some words about her spiritual development in the Jadan Ashram. She spoke about her experiences with Yoga Nidra. She explains the bhajans of Swami Sivananda and Bhagwan Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji.
Around the world -- 2011 Satsang tour of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasraj Puri Ji in Hungary
3:00 - 3:07 (7 min)
Around the world - 2011 Satsang tour of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasraj Puri Ji in Hungary.
Around the world - Bhajans from Kailash(1/3)
3:15 - 4:03 (48 min)
The divine names invoke presence and remembrance.
Chanting connects the seeker to the sacred essence. These names are not mere words but vessels of consciousness. Repetition purifies the mind and aligns it with truth. The practice is an offering and a call for grace. It awakens the heart from spiritual slumber. Devotion through sound becomes a direct path to realization.
"Satguru merā sāyī, majāl ke pāṇḍ se kāryo ham ko pā."
"Chūṭ bhajan mein lāg, jāg re jāg."
Filming location: Rajasthan, India
Be joyful
4:10 - 4:37 (27 min)
The Guru's light manifests on earth as pure knowledge, requiring a living guide for correct spiritual practice. This divine principle, the Guru Tattva, is the same in all true teachers, yet disciples share an intimate, familial connection with their own. The guru's physical form is a vessel for this light; entering its radiant aura transforms one's energy. Even in the guru's physical absence, gathering with devotion in satsaṅg magnetically draws that divine presence. The quality of satsaṅg depends on the participants' internal energy. Approach it not as obligation but with joy, for your own energy determines the atmosphere. To elevate personal energy, engage in singing bhajans. Consciously replace negative thoughts with positive ones to rewire the mind toward happiness. A spiritual life must be a life of joy and inspiration, rooted in the constant feeling of connection to the divine.
"When bhaktas are together and singing my name, thinking on me, the Hari, the God, that divine energy comes to that place."
"Satsaṅg is not an obligation, but satsaṅg is a joy."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The Guru can change our destiny
4:45 - 5:07 (22 min)
The guru's grace can alter destiny.
Everything depends on our karmas. What is written in your destiny will happen. A story illustrates the guru's power to change this. A king's guru met the Vedāntā, the destiny writer, going to inscribe the fate of the king's newborn twins. She declared one son would live in poverty selling wood from a horse, and the other would hunt, barely catching one animal daily. The guru warned her she would regret this. The guru then left. The king was later killed in an attack, and the twins were raised in poverty by a potter, fulfilling the destined misery. Years later, the guru returned. He instructed the wood-selling brother to sell his horse each day, forcing the Vedāntā to provide a new one each time to fulfill the destiny. He told the hunter to only hunt a golden deer, ignoring all other animals. The Vedāntā was thus forced to provide a golden deer daily to meet the decree of one kill. The brothers grew wealthy. The Vedāntā, overwhelmed, begged the guru for forgiveness and agreed to rewrite their destiny to become kings again, which then occurred.
"Just be careful that you do not regret your decision later."
"Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Live webcast from Vep
5:30 - 7:00 (90 min)
Evening satsang from Vep, Hungary.
Difficulties
6:10 - 7:02 (52 min)
The human condition is defined by a unique and pervasive fear, stemming from our intellect and desires, which separates us from other creatures and creates our suffering.
We declare ourselves the best creatures, yet we are the most fearful. Animals live without our anxieties; they do not consult astrology or design their homes. We asked God why He made humans superior, and He replied He never did—He made humans as protectors, but we have become destroyers. Our limitless desires breed endless fear. A bird will sit on a tiger but flees from a human, sensing our negative energy. We even distrust each other, relying on documents over personal vows, as in modern marriages. This fear is a form of tapas, a burning austerity. The three fires of suffering are adhibhautika (from other beings), adhidaivika (from divine forces or past karma), and adhyātmika (from within oneself). Our sins—anger, greed, pride—fuel these fires. To end them, we must disconnect from worldly attachments and connect to the Supreme. Chanting the mantra cleanses these three tapas and sins, leading to permanent, unmovable happiness. We must practice non-violence, mercy, and introspection. Read sacred texts to awaken this understanding and transform life.
"I never said this. I did not declare."
"Todo and jodo. Break and join."
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Yoga and spirituality
7:05 - 7:27 (22 min)
Evening Satsang with Swamiji from Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram
7:30 - 8:03 (33 min)
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Bhajan evening from Strilky
8:10 - 8:24 (14 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Hymns of Adoration and the Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam
8:30 - 8:53 (23 min)
The true Self is pure consciousness and bliss, beyond all attributes and dualities. It is not the body, the senses, the mind, or the elements. It is without hatred or attachment, virtue or vice, pleasure or pain. It is not the doer, the enjoyer, or any object of experience. This Self is Shiva, the eternal, all-pervading reality. Devotion to the sacred form, the Linga, is praised as a means to destroy all sorrows and sins, leading one to Shiva's abode. These hymns point to the formless truth while honoring the forms that guide the mind toward it.
"I am not the mind, intellect, ego, or consciousness; nor the ears, tongue, nose, or eyes. I am not space, earth, fire, or air. I am the form of consciousness and bliss. I am Shiva."
"To the Linga worshipped by Brahma and the gods, the destroyer of the sufferings of birth, the always auspicious one, to that Linga of Sadashiva, I bow down."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajan singing from Jadan
9:00 - 9:17 (17 min)
True refuge is found only in the divine name and the realized teacher.
Seeking refuge in worldly attachments leads to suffering and delusion. The divine name is the ultimate sanctuary, the true crossing from darkness to light. All other shelters are temporary and false. The teacher, as the embodiment of grace, is the boatman who facilitates this crossing. To take refuge is to surrender completely, abandoning all other supports. This surrender alone brings liberation from the ocean of worldly existence. The name and the teacher are the singular, eternal refuge.
"O Guru Sukhadhāmasvāmī, [you are] the cause of happiness for the entire world, the liberation from attachment."
"Refuge is yours. Sri Kanata, refuge is yours. Sri Cintāmita, refuge in the body is yours."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram
9:25 - 10:06 (41 min)
Morning program from Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
Bhajans on the Satsang
10:10 - 11:00 (50 min)
A devotee expresses a profound longing for spiritual liberation and the Guru's grace. The plea is to become the dust at the Guru's feet, seeking awakening through a sacred mantra. The request is for all karmic bonds to be severed. The heart yearns for the Guru's holy company, a longing so deep it brings tears. The devotion culminates in repeated, fervent invocations and praises to the divine Guru and the lineage.
"O Gurudev, please let me be the dust of your feet."
"Please remove all the chains of my karmas."
Proper exercise is important to us
11:05 - 11:37 (32 min)
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajsthan, India. Two things are important in our lives. What we eat and what we breathe. Yoga in Daily Life are practiced all over the world. Sarva Hitta asanas are good for everyone. Proper exercise is as important to us as food.
Death is a transition
11:45 - 12:46 (61 min)
Death is a transition, not an end, for those on the spiritual path. The fear of death arises from thought, but it is a universal law. The Guru prepares the devotee, freeing them from the cycle of death and rebirth through grace and devotion. Surrender to the Guru, without ego or expectation, opens the heart to become one with the Supreme. Spiritual growth is like climbing a mountain; do not give up, but pause and seek the Guru's strength to continue. Utilize spiritual gifts wisely, not wastefully, to sustain your journey. The ultimate goal is liberation and union.
"For those who follow the spiritual path, for those who have Guru Bhakti... the Guru prepares them, and then they know there is nothing to be worried about."
"The Guru is the one who actually frees us from that cycle. Gurudev is the one who frees us from this cycle."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Be positive
12:50 - 14:00 (70 min)
The choice between positivity and negativity is a fundamental spiritual decision. One must not judge others without knowing the full story, as appearances are deceptive. The people and atmosphere one chooses directly shape the mind's development. Ultimately, the path is a personal choice. There are four types of grace: divine grace, the grace of parents and teachers, the supreme grace of the Guru, and one's own grace. The Guru shows the path but does not force the disciple; one's own effort is crucial. Cultivate gratitude for what you have, as craving more leads to misery, exemplified by the farmer who became unhappy after finding 99 coins. Do not seek faults in others, for that draws their negativity onto oneself. Negativity is often more alluring, but positive association is essential for growth. Even animals sense intention, as when a saint's negative thought drove swans away. Use discrimination to choose the positive path. Spiritual progress depends on personal choice, Guru's grace, and righteous living.
"Guru kṛpā hi kevalam, śiṣya ānanda maṅgalam."
"If the result of your meditation is being jealous and angry, it was better that you continued sleeping."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Atma is spotless
14:05 - 14:51 (46 min)
One word transmits a message to all, like rain falling equally on every creature. In difficulty, know you are carried by God, not abandoned. A true yogi, beyond all ritual, desires nothing, not even from Shiva. The soul is spotless, like the endless sky. Our body is a temporary shell; the eternal Ātmā within is one with the Guru's heart. Purification is for the mind, but the soul itself is already pure.
"When the difficult time comes, then you should know that you are now with God."
"Ask anything. He said, 'Okay, if you want to ask me anything, then get up.' What he said to Shiva, 'Go from here.'"
Filming location: Dungog, New South Wales, Australia
Don't kill Animals!
14:55 - 15:53 (58 min)
Disease arises from internalizing life's pressures, not from external forces themselves. This internal stress creates bodily pressure, a primary cause of illness. Inherited conditions also exist. The path of yoga integrates simple postures, breath control, and meditation into daily life, alongside dietary and sleep adjustments.
Meditation must be approached correctly. Never strain the eyes upward, as this causes psychic problems and blocks progress. Focus gently downward or on the tip of the nose. True guidance comes from a living tradition, not solely from books. Many established religions have become blocked, relying on scripture without the living presence of the divine. The divine is within each being; every creature possesses a soul.
The supreme principle is non-violence. Harming other living beings, including animals, creates suffering and negative consequences. Liberation requires aligning with this truth through compassionate living and correct inner practice.
"Slowly, this internal pressure becomes the cause of many, many diseases."
"Therefore, the meditation is called Nāsik, focusing on the tip of the nose. Our eyes should look gently downward."
Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 4
16:00 - 17:04 (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.
The spiritual family
17:10 - 18:01 (51 min)
The quality of our era is determined by our inner state. While some lament this age, it offers unique tools like rapid travel and distant connection. The key is to extract only the nourishing essence from the vast information, like the swan separating milk from water. Our experience of time depends on our inner qualities. This gathering is a timeout to calm our inner dialogue, not to escape life but to gain clarity before re-engaging. We require the support of our spiritual family for strength. Utilize this time for serious practice, particularly prāṇāyāma to settle the agitated mind and prāṇa. Calm the body through deliberate movement to quiet mental disturbances. Simplify your environment and focus intently, avoiding distractions like constant drinking which disrupts inner fire and focus. Move from mere belief to direct understanding.
"Take the pearls, take the milk, and leave the water."
"Our meditation and practice are not about running away but about taking a timeout before returning to the game."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The Guru can change our destiny
18:05 - 18:27 (22 min)
The guru's grace can alter destiny.
Everything depends on our karmas. What is written in your destiny will happen. A story illustrates the guru's power to change this. A king's guru met the Vedāntā, the destiny writer, going to inscribe the fate of the king's newborn twins. She declared one son would live in poverty selling wood from a horse, and the other would hunt, barely catching one animal daily. The guru warned her she would regret this. The guru then left. The king was later killed in an attack, and the twins were raised in poverty by a potter, fulfilling the destined misery. Years later, the guru returned. He instructed the wood-selling brother to sell his horse each day, forcing the Vedāntā to provide a new one each time to fulfill the destiny. He told the hunter to only hunt a golden deer, ignoring all other animals. The Vedāntā was thus forced to provide a golden deer daily to meet the decree of one kill. The brothers grew wealthy. The Vedāntā, overwhelmed, begged the guru for forgiveness and agreed to rewrite their destiny to become kings again, which then occurred.
"Just be careful that you do not regret your decision later."
"Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The spiritual family
18:35 - 19:26 (51 min)
The quality of our era is determined by our inner state. While some lament this age, it offers unique tools like rapid travel and distant connection. The key is to extract only the nourishing essence from the vast information, like the swan separating milk from water. Our experience of time depends on our inner qualities. This gathering is a timeout to calm our inner dialogue, not to escape life but to gain clarity before re-engaging. We require the support of our spiritual family for strength. Utilize this time for serious practice, particularly prāṇāyāma to settle the agitated mind and prāṇa. Calm the body through deliberate movement to quiet mental disturbances. Simplify your environment and focus intently, avoiding distractions like constant drinking which disrupts inner fire and focus. Move from mere belief to direct understanding.
"Take the pearls, take the milk, and leave the water."
"Our meditation and practice are not about running away but about taking a timeout before returning to the game."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
The health of the bones
19:30 - 20:22 (52 min)
Holy water is a gift of purification for all occasions, representing positive thought and clean energy. Physical and mental dust are constant, requiring regular cleansing like washing the hands. The body's skin is a sensitive, self-cleaning organ that must be cared for naturally. Avoid artificial products like commercial creams, lipsticks, and soaps containing alcohol, which dry and damage the skin. Use pure water, natural oils, butter, or earth instead. The physical body, the annamaya kośa, is sustained by vegetarian food and simple daily practices. Yoga āsanas and prāṇāyāma are essential for health, focusing on gentle movement over extreme postures. Strengthen bones with natural oils and ghee, not through meat consumption. Practice simple exercises regularly, even for seconds at a time, to maintain the body. True care comes from natural substances and consistent, moderate practice.
"Give this to all your friends and everybody for Christmas."
"Holy means the clean and have a good energy."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Live webcast from Vep
20:30 - 22:00 (90 min)
Morning satsang from Vep, Hungary.
Working for the Liberation
20:30 - 21:23 (53 min)
The eternal treasure lies within, not in external searches. What is received from outside is temporary training, while the inner truth is permanent. All beings are part of the cyclical wheel of birth and death. The aim is to awaken the inner prāṇa, which is beyond the five elements, to transcend this cycle. Many external techniques and disciplines are pursued, but lasting peace and oneness arise from within through sincere practice and purification, not from forcing results. True realization comes spontaneously from inner awakening, not from declaring oneself a master.
"When they get up, also silent. Going, walking, silent. And the dining hall is also very silent."
"In discipline, this is that I am not becoming a great master. Or I will be a good teacher, then you will not be. It will come itself within our self."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Blessing the new ashram in Debrecen
21:25 - 22:01 (36 min)
The purpose of human life is to realize our divine nature and achieve liberation.
I travel globally to serve our community and projects, from India to the United Nations, focusing on environmental protection, education, and peace. Our work grows like a tree from a seed. True service means caring for all beings, as helping hands are more valuable than folded ones. We must remember we are human, which means being protectors, not destroyers. This awareness brings the light of kindness and forgiveness, dispelling negative qualities like darkness. Our aim is self-realization, where the knower, knowledge, and object become one. This human life is a rare chance to cross the final milestone to liberation, not merely to live like animals. Practices like yoga and Āyurveda are the two wings to fly towards the divine. We must live to help, protect, and love all.
"Within you is the ocean of immortality. Within you is the fountain of joy. And within you is the immortal soul. Kill this little ‘I’ and lead divine life."
"Don’t make the mistake again to be reborn."
Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary
Maya can destroy everything
22:05 - 22:47 (42 min)
Greed destroys spiritual progress, causing a fall regardless of one's efforts. A hardworking man saw an advertisement for a magical golden egg promising wealth. Consumed by greed, he spent all his savings on it, quit his job, and isolated himself to guard it. He eventually cracked the egg, finding only an empty, painted shell. He lost everything. This illustrates how greed corrupts discernment. Another story tells of a rich man who abandoned everything to collect gold from a mythical land. He filled his bag endlessly, forgetting to eat or drink, and died there, still collecting. A true account involves a dedicated swami who left his guru to reclaim ancestral land. After selling it, he bought a motorbike and invested in a business, but met with ruin, ending up serving tea by a roadside. These stories show greed's destructive power, which can be countered by constant remembrance of the guru, not just in distress. Mantra practice requires correct technique, purity of heart, and devotion, which ultimately transcend mere rules.
"It doesn’t matter how much work we do and grow higher and higher, and then one of these things comes and we roll down the mountain."
"When the virus of greed comes, then we see nothing."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Support your heart
22:55 - 23:34 (39 min)
Live webcast from Melbourne, Australia. We all know the heart, the seat of love and life. Many people have problems with their hearts. I want to show you some simple exercises that are very good for the health of the heart. Practice and demonstration.
Bhaktas are longing for Satsang
23:40 - 0:28 (48 min)
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing. Swami Umapuri says some words about her spiritual development in the Jadan Ashram. She spoke about her experiences with Yoga Nidra. She explains the bhajans of Swami Sivananda and Bhagwan Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji.
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