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Practice well
0:30 - 1:12 (42 min)
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Haṭha Yoga is a supreme path requiring correct practice. The techniques of nauli and basti are essential for purifying the digestive system. A proper diet is foundational: eat vegetarian meals every five to six hours, leaving space in the stomach, and fast overnight. This physical purification supports the higher goal where the conscious self masters the body, not the reverse. True practice transcends mere physical techniques or brief study; it demands lifelong guidance from a genuine master. Theoretical knowledge alone is insufficient, like holding a speck of dust compared to the mountain of practical wisdom. The aim is complete independence, where one desires nothing, not even from the divine. "Leave space for solid food, liquid food, and what we call liquid—also water. Give the stomach some empty space." "If you want to give me something, then I wish you would just go away from here." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How to train our mind?
1:20 - 1:41 (21 min)
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The mind is restless and must be tamed. A king had a horse no one could ride. Many trainers failed by forcing it. A wise trainer did not force it. He simply followed the horse everywhere, building association. He let the horse come to him. Then he rewarded it with grass and slowly introduced a blanket. Eventually, he gently climbed on while petting it. The horse accepted him. The training took over a year through patient trust. Our mind is like that horse. Let it run; that is its nature. Do not force it. Slowly train it towards devotion. When it calms, it will return. Grace makes this training possible. "The trainer was different. He took the horse and simply let it be." "Slowly, slowly, train your mind towards Guru Bhakti." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Morning Lecture from Vep
1:45 - 2:55 (70 min)
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Morning satsang from weekend yoga seminar from Vep, Hungary.
Education for Flexible Identities
3:00 - 3:15 (15 min)
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Education requires recognizing the teacher and learner within oneself. If you cannot find the guru inside, you cannot recognize an adequate external guide. One must simultaneously be governed and govern, embodying this contradiction to harmonize self and society. True education awakens self-education first in oneself, like a candle needing its own flame to light others. Modern schooling historically replaced one fixed identity, like a peasant, with another, like a worker, but today that rigid model is destructive. We need education for flexible identity, learning to manage energy for fight or peace, as in yoga. Freedom is not limited by others but created through them; society is a necessity for liberty, not an obstacle. Our words and thoughts matter, as we are largely water, and they influence our very structure. "If you are not able to recognize the guru in yourself, how can you recognize your guru in another person?" "The other person is not an obstacle but a necessity for me to live my freedom." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
The Seed of Practice
3:20 - 3:45 (25 min)
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Faithful practice is the seed of attainment. Humans suffer greatly from their relationships and have abused nature beyond even animals, becoming the most developed yet most troubled creature. Intellectual knowledge alone is insufficient; devoted practice is essential. A story illustrates this: two brothers pursued different paths—one intellectual knowledge, the other devotional practice. The intellectual brother criticized the devotee's ritual errors. Later, seeing the devotee walk on water through pure faith, the intellectual realized his own knowledge was hollow. He was told the key is a pure heart in practice, not perfect technique, just as a seed grows regardless of how it is sown if the soil is good. Do not waste time in deliberation; practice faithfully with what you have. "Too much reading also leads you nowhere. It’s only intellectual information. Therefore, practicing is very important." "When you will pray with a pure heart, a good heart, if your mantra is pronounced correctly or incorrectly... The fruits will be there." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Find your Shelter near Gurudev
3:50 - 5:09 (79 min)
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The seeker's path requires unwavering concentration and balance, like walking a tightrope or a crane standing on one leg in water. Human life is a rare opportunity for this learning. The journey involves cycles, represented by the numbers one through nine, leading back to zero to begin again. Worldly attachments and happiness are transient, like messages in a ring stating "this will also go." True progress comes from Guru's grace, which purifies the seeker through and through, not merely by external signs. The Divine Mother, as Kuṣmāṇḍā, generated the universe from a cosmic egg with her smile, creating the trinity of Mahākālī, Mahālakṣmī, and Mahāsarasvatī. Liberation while living is possible, but it requires removing the cycle of birth and death to avoid the torment of cosmic dissolution. "This will also go. This will go." "I have colored you already. This cloth to color is nothing, but I have colored you completely through and through." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Live webcast from Strilky
5:30 - 7:00 (90 min)
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Protecting the five tattvas
6:10 - 6:58 (48 min)
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The individual owes a debt to the five elemental devas, repaid through purity, not pollution. Polluting water or misusing fire incurs negative karma. The fire of knowledge removes ignorance, but misusing yoga's principles causes harm. The digestive fire must be managed, and the fires of anger and passion must be calmed. Polluting the air carries consequences back to the body. Humans create enduring pollution like plastic, unlike nature's cleansing. The five traditional debts are to mother, father, the elements, teachers, and sages. Correctly interpreting the sages' teachings is essential to avoid distortion. The aim is to live a pure, householder life leading to liberation. "If you pollute water... it is a sin. That pollution of the Jala Tatva will attack you in return." "The flame of knowledge removes our ignorance and gives us the right direction." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The spiritual frame of our days
7:00 - 7:28 (28 min)
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Sandhyā is the sacred connection at the juncture of day and night. It is the time to offer prayer, connecting to unity before retiring. The sun, Sūrya Nārāyaṇa, sustains all life—humans, creatures, and vegetation. The moon, Chandra, brings balancing sweetness. These forces balance our body and the natural world. At Brahma Muhūrta, the pre-dawn time, one should automatically awaken. Begin by washing with water to awaken energy, then offer prayers. All of nature awakens with the sunrise; humans should also rise to join this renewal. This disciplined practice of connection, through water and prayer, supports lifelong health and peace. It is a universal principle, not confined to any single religion. "The lotus flower goes to sleep when the sun sets, and before sunrise, it awakes again." "Early morning, wash yourself, and whatever you like—good things, prayers or anything good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhajans from Strilky
7:30 - 8:01 (31 min)
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Bhajan singing from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Bhajan singing from Vep
8:05 - 8:32 (27 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing. Translation of the bhajan "Itna to karana Guruji"
Bhajans from Rijeka
8:40 - 9:00 (20 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka Ashram, Croatia. Singing Bhajans.
Bhajans from Rijeka
9:05 - 9:33 (28 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka Ashram, Croatia.
Bhajan evening from Vep
9:40 - 10:35 (55 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing.
Without work, nothing can happen
10:40 - 11:38 (58 min)
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The origin of life and the path of dharma are revealed through ancient wisdom. In the beginning, there was only water. The gods decided to create the earth, which was brought forth from the ocean. Life emerged from the waters, with creatures evolving and moving onto land. The principle of existence was established: all living beings sustain themselves by consuming other life. This is the natural law. From this state, humans were created. With humanity came the knowledge of dharma and adharma. Dharma is to live spiritually, to care for all and avoid killing. Adharma is to live like animals, consuming without conscience, which bars the path to the divine. The human form and consciousness ultimately originate from the divine source, symbolized by the navel of Vishnu and the emerging lotus. One must not depend on others but become self-reliant, as God provides everything. Practice sādhanā, see all as equal, and live without harming others. Consider the impact of your consumption and actions on the world. "Jīv, jīv, bhakṣate: all living life, they are eating each other." "Dharma is spirituality and good, not killing anyone. Take care of everyone." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Shiva is balancing all
11:45 - 12:17 (32 min)
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The divine principle of Śiva embodies the universal balance between opposing forces. All traditions worship the one God, who manifests through various forms. Śiva represents the conscious force that maintains equilibrium between positive and negative energies, which coexist in all creation—humans, animals, and nature. These dualities are inherent from birth, like twins with different natures, yet both are sustained within a greater harmony. Our spiritual practice involves recognizing and balancing these inner forces. Physical balance exercises are a direct method to cultivate this inner stability, aligning body, mind, and spirit. Focused postures and breath work prepare us for deeper meditation, fostering contentment and peace. "One side is what we call the sāttvic and spirituals, the holies... But the others also have that; they are very much doing wrong things, fighting. Yet both have to be balanced, like birth and death." "In each and every creature, there are two—negative and positive. Not only in humans, but also in other creatures—animals, trees, fish, and everything—they have that nature and are working with it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Repeat the name of Gurudev
13:35 - 14:02 (27 min)
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The human birth is a rare and urgent opportunity. The scriptures and all aspects of existence point to a single imperative. The sole necessity is to fix the mind upon the Guru's name. This precious human form is exceedingly difficult to obtain again. One must become truly human in this very moment. By being steadfast in this practice, the vision of the true Self is attained. Do not waste this fleeting chance. "Oh lamp of qualities, Hari, fix your mind on the Guru’s name. This opportunity will not come again; be human." "This is the totality of knowledge: to be human." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Remain pure
14:10 - 14:59 (49 min)
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Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka, Croatia. Vishwaguruji explains problems if one of the parents eats meat. We should take care. He introduces a picture about the nadis. God made women and man, but the whole universe is one.
Yoga Nidra: The Yogi's Conscious Sleep
15:05 - 15:56 (51 min)
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Yoga Nidra is a state of conscious sleep, a deep relaxation with full awareness. Prepare by finding a comfortable position to remain motionless. Begin by forming a Śaṅkalpa, a positive resolve for yourself and others, repeating it three times. Relax the body completely through a detailed scan from the toes to the crown of the head. Bring awareness to the breath, feeling the prāṇa flow in the abdomen, chest, and throat. Listen to the inner sound of the breath, so'ham. Conclude by reaffirming your Śaṅkalpa three times, then gradually return awareness to the body and the surroundings. "Try to remain motionless throughout the entire practice, not moving, while at the same time staying awake and not falling asleep." "Relax completely, but remain fully aware, conscious of the energy flow." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The Purifying Path of Haṭha Yoga: An Introduction to Ṣaṭkarma
16:00 - 16:47 (47 min)
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Haṭha Yoga's essence is the six purification techniques, or Ṣaṭkarma, for cleansing the body and balancing energy. Our polluted modern environment necessitates these natural cleansings using water, salt, and air. These practices purify the physical system and uniquely influence the vegetative nervous system, which is typically beyond our control. The goal is to balance the Iḍā and Piṅgalā energy channels, allowing the central Suṣumnā to flow. This mastery brings many benefits, fostering willpower and overcoming inertia. Regular purification, especially during seasonal changes, removes metabolic waste that causes illness and stagnation, keeping energy flowing. Specific techniques like Netī cleanse the nasal passages, while Agni Sāra and Naulī stoke the digestive fire. These are potent tools that require proper guidance from an experienced teacher regarding the correct method and timing. "Haṭha Yoga is not only that we clean and purify our whole system, our whole body, but it also has a great, very great effect on our nervous system, especially the vegetative nervous system." "When they are balanced, then the third one, the Suṣumnā Nāḍī, will start to flow." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Eat well and practice
16:55 - 17:35 (40 min)
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The beauty of life is found in its natural state, not in artificial enhancements. Nature displays a beautiful spectrum of color and age. Fashion and chemical products like makeup stem from desire, which hinders higher consciousness. These items are expensive, full of chemicals, and create dependency while damaging the skin. Yoga practice regenerates the body, improves circulation, and supports glands and organs. Natural oils like sesame or olive oil are healthy for the skin, unlike blocking creams. Our diet is crucial; natural foods are needed as the body will produce what it lacks. Avoid excessive meat, linked to cancer, and processed foods. Dedicate time daily to yoga and prāṇāyāma for health, happiness, and true beauty that comes from within. "Fashion kills people... As long as you have desire, you cannot proceed towards higher consciousness." "Yoga regenerates our body, the cells, our skin. It is great support for our gland systems, organs, and blood circulation." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Practice well
17:40 - 18:22 (42 min)
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Haṭha Yoga is a supreme path requiring correct practice. The techniques of nauli and basti are essential for purifying the digestive system. A proper diet is foundational: eat vegetarian meals every five to six hours, leaving space in the stomach, and fast overnight. This physical purification supports the higher goal where the conscious self masters the body, not the reverse. True practice transcends mere physical techniques or brief study; it demands lifelong guidance from a genuine master. Theoretical knowledge alone is insufficient, like holding a speck of dust compared to the mountain of practical wisdom. The aim is complete independence, where one desires nothing, not even from the divine. "Leave space for solid food, liquid food, and what we call liquid—also water. Give the stomach some empty space." "If you want to give me something, then I wish you would just go away from here." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
We all will come to oneness
18:30 - 19:09 (39 min)
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The oneness of service and the soul is our essential truth. Everyone is equal and should be included in practices like pūjā. Give all the opportunity to learn and participate. The altar holds God, so service there is for God. Maintain cleanliness and respect traditional considerations. We are one family, so provide for basic needs like food without emphasis on money. Daily work and satsaṅg are for everyone, like the sun shines for all. God provides for all creatures. At life's end, the soul returns to oneness, beyond religious labels. We originate from and return to the divine ocean like drops of water. Our inner life is God's life. Respect all beings and see the good within. "One in all and all in one." "The ocean is the ocean. We all will come in oneness, and we will come to the ocean again." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Longing for God
19:15 - 20:14 (59 min)
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Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Rijeka Ashram, Croatia. Bhajan singing. We should be careful with our bodies and we should live very healthily. Our practice is very important and also our good food. We are really yogis. We have learnt many things that are really important in yoga. Real yogis should practise yoga every day. We help other people to become spiritual. Some people eat cats and kill them in a very cruel way. We should feel every creature in our hearts. The story of a man who wanted to see God. The story of an Indian lady living near Rupavas who became a holy person. The other story is of a woman in Gujarat who doesn't eat and doesn't drink anything.
Blessing from Satyajuga
20:20 - 21:08 (48 min)
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We are gathered in the flow of spiritual time, within Kali Yuga. We are connected to a lineage from Satya Yuga, symbolized by the Alaknandā River and saints like Ālakpurījī. This river represents our strong, collective spiritual current. In this age, performing right effort leads to Brahmaloka. Sanātana Dharma is the eternal, inclusive law for a happy, healthy life for all, beyond any single religion. Kali Yuga is powerful, bringing trials like pandemic and war. We must protect ourselves with practical care and spiritual practice. We are in this divine flow together, and the grace of the Gurus will guide us. "In this Kali Yuga, they will come to Brahmaloka. Others will go back again into the other Yugas." "Sanatana Dharma means for everyone to have a life that is happy, healthy, and spiritual." Filming location: Slovenia
Live webcast from Strilky
20:30 - 22:00 (90 min)
Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Bhakti Yoga
21:15 - 22:04 (49 min)
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Bhakti is the sole refuge in the Kali Yuga. Human capacity for traditional discipline is lost; yama and niyama remain only in books. People are fragmented, unable to perform austeries or control their feelings. Only devotion remains as the one hope. Yet, both Bhakti and Jñāna are said to be suffering in this age. Bhakti has many forms, beginning with love for oneself. Without this foundation, love for parents, siblings, spouse, teacher, or the divine is impossible. All other loves are built upon this self-love. The devotee and the Divine are one. God cannot be bound by any power except the rope of a devotee's love. That love is the force that liberates. "Neither am I in the heart of the yogīs, nor am I in the forest or in Vaikuṇṭha. I am there, O Arjuna, where my bhaktas sing my name with love, with glory." "I can do all, but I cannot defeat love." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
To be independent
22:05 - 23:19 (74 min)
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The Guru's grace liberates the soul from worldly bondage. Without the true Guru, one cannot cross the ocean of existence. The Guru incarnates to lead beings from darkness to light, granting independence from the cycle of birth and death. Trust in the Guru's name provides protection and leads to liberation, as illustrated by a disciple whose faith allowed him to survive mortal dangers. Conversely, jealousy is a destructive fire that consumes from within. True freedom is not merely political but liberation from inner enemies like desire, anger, and attachment. Worldly conflicts stem from animalistic ambitions awakening in humans. Lasting peace requires wisdom, compassion, and the removal of these negative qualities through divine remembrance. "Without the grace of the Guru, you cannot cross the ocean of the world and reach liberation." "O Lord, liberate me gently... and lead me to immortality." Filming locations: Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Who are we to judge
23:25 - 0:31 (66 min)
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Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram. On the begining Swamiji is chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
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