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Yoga Nidra: The Yogi's Conscious Sleep
0:25 - 1:16 (51 min)
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 Seed of Practice
2:30 - 2:55 (25 min)
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
Yoga in Daily Life: Health Promotion in the Czech Republic
3:00 - 3:13 (13 min)
Yoga in Daily Life systematically promotes health in the Czech Republic. The system began here in 1973, based on the traditional concept of Vedānta. It offers training on four levels: physical, mental, social, and spiritual, for everyone regardless of background. This aligns with the national health strategy, which now explicitly includes spiritual health. New government action plans until 2020 target areas where yoga can directly contribute: promoting physical activity, proper nutrition, mental health, reducing risky behaviors, and mitigating environmental stress. The system's sophisticated, methodology-unique techniques make it suitable for research and intervention programs, with publications available for specific health groups. The association has grown to become the largest in the country, with a widespread network of centers offering lessons.
"The state belongs to those that allow and highly appreciate cooperation with public, private, and non-governmental organizations."
"This harmonizing of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual level, is truly the only chance to keep peace and development in our society."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
The Purifying Path of Haṭha Yoga: An Introduction to Ṣaṭkarma
3:20 - 4:07 (47 min)
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
We need Gurudev
4:15 - 5:09 (54 min)
The disciple must never abandon the need for the guru or the teachings, for that is the gravest error. The guru is the principle that leads from ignorance to knowledge. This Guru Tattva is the essential diamond, not the physical form, yet it is embodied to provide tangible guidance. God aids the seeker by sending the guru, who is thus revered as indispensable. The aim is to merge the individual self with the cosmic Self, like a river entering the ocean. This is the Advaita understanding, where the one supreme reality is reflected in all individuals. This merging is the true purpose of yoga, achieved through the guru's grace and teachings. The embodied form concentrates this divine energy, making darśana transformative. The state beyond the three guṇas is inexpressible; it can only be pointed to as 'not this, not that.'
"The moment you think you know everything, very soon you will find yourself asking, 'Where are the bricks? Where is the parachute?'"
"God will send your friend with the boat. And the Guru is here."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga tecniques can learn from a living master properly
5:30 - 6:29 (59 min)
The practice of yoga requires a teacher's guidance. Āsana is not gymnastics but a seat for inner peace, to be practiced with breath awareness. Prāṇāyāma calms the mind and heals mental states. The Yoga Sūtras describe millions of postures, yet only a few are used for deep practice. Progress requires an enlightened master; self-study from books is insufficient. The story of King Janaka shows even a wise ruler needed a guru, finding one in the deformed Aṣṭāvakra. Another tale tells of a restless king who, disguised, learned from a taxi driver, who first crushed his ego through menial labor. Practice makes the master. All can achieve calm through consistent effort and the guru's grace. Community and love under this guidance are essential. The Rāmāyaṇa teaches lessons, such as considering the consequences of one's actions for all beings before acting.
"Āsana siddhi is when we sit in a posture that helps us to sit for a longer period of time."
"Without a teacher, the student cannot progress properly. It is necessary to have a teacher."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How to train our mind?
7:05 - 7:26 (21 min)
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
Bhajan singing from Vep
7:30 - 8:12 (42 min)
The radiance of the true Guru dispels all darkness.
The true Guru is the embodiment of divine knowledge. That Guru is not an ordinary person but the very form of God. Meeting such a Guru is the ultimate fortune. The Guru's grace alone can illuminate the inner self. Without this grace, one remains in ignorance. The Guru's word is the supreme authority. Through the Guru, one attains liberation.
"Gyānīguru garā, no sajana gyānīguru..."
"Śabdāsanameṁ Rājā."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Bhajan singing from Vep
8:20 - 8:52 (32 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaugurji from Vep, Hungary. Singing bhajans, including Guru sa bina, Bacana vale lage sa, Guruvara me cal
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
9:00 - 9:39 (39 min)
The yogic sleep of the realized being is a state of wakeful awareness. In that sleep, one knows wakefulness and makes the night bright as day. The senses are withdrawn yet perceiving, unattached like a white lotus in muddy water. One abides in the self, radiant on the throne of the heart. Wherever one looks or hears, there is no ordinary thought or sight. This is the sleep known to saints and sages, where consciousness remains fully conscious.
"In that sleep, one knows wakefulness and makes the night bright as day."
"Wherever one looks or hears, there is no ordinary thought or sight."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajans from Slovenska Vas
9:45 - 10:24 (39 min)
Evening satsang from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.
Morning Lecture from Vep
10:30 - 11:40 (70 min)
Morning satsang from weekend yoga seminar from Vep, Hungary.
Who are we to judge
11:45 - 12:51 (66 min)
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram. On the begining Swamiji is chanting Om Namah Shivaya.
Longing for God
12:55 - 13:54 (59 min)
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.
To be independent
15:10 - 16:24 (74 min)
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.
Dharma and Satsang
16:30 - 17:39 (69 min)
Dharma is one's essential duty. Each person has a specific role. The neighbor's path often seems easier, but shortcuts can lead to longer journeys. A sage repeatedly saved a drowning scorpion, accepting its stings. The sage's dharma was compassion; the scorpion's dharma was to sting. Both were performing their nature. Similarly, persist in your own duty without giving up, regardless of setbacks. Do not envy another's path. The story of Nārada teaches that ego leads to misunderstanding. He sought a form for personal desire and was taught a lesson. Reduce the "I" and learn from mistakes. Do not blame others or God. Follow your own heart with your guru's guidance and give your full dedication.
"My dharma as a sannyāsī is compassion to every single living being. So I’m doing my dharma by putting it out of the water... And the scorpion’s dharma is to sting when it feels danger."
"When he knows that this is not good for us, but our itch, our wish to have that certain thing is very high, he will still make that wish complete in another way that makes us realize that, okay, this path is not good for me."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Yoga Nidra: The Yogi's Conscious Sleep
17:45 - 18:36 (51 min)
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
Eat well and practice
18:40 - 19:20 (40 min)
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
Without work, nothing can happen
19:25 - 20:23 (58 min)
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
The origin of Jyotir Linga
20:30 - 21:23 (53 min)
Our inner voice and the quality of our thoughts shape our reality. We have tens of thousands of thoughts daily, each an internal conversation. In crucial moments, this voice arises with doubt. The key is not what it says, but how it speaks—whether softly or harshly. This tone affects our mood and state more than the content. We can practice changing this inner dialogue to be loving, as in maitrī meditation. Speaking kindly to ourselves allows us to speak kindly to others. Laughter declines from childhood to adulthood, indicating a loss of inner joy. Cultivating a gentle inner voice can reverse this trend. When facing decisions, practice prāṇāyāma to calm the nervous system and cultivate a "big trust" that life happens for you, regardless of the outcome. Mantra repetition is about the bhāva, the inner feeling, not the volume.
"It doesn’t even matter what it’s saying. It’s just about, is it talking soft or is it talking hard?"
"Life happens not to you, life happens for you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Inner purification
20:30 - 21:17 (47 min)
The human brain possesses immense capacity, but modern systems have eroded our memory and innate abilities. We now rely on external devices for remembering and navigating, which weakens our mental faculties. Learning certain classical languages is an exercise that protects the brain. True knowledge languages are few: Sanskrit, Latin, Old Greek, and Parsi. The science of mantra begins with writing, then chanting with precise pronunciation and mudrās, followed by mental repetition. This process trains the brain to reject materialism, leading to a balanced mind free from stress. The individual soul and universal soul are separated by Māyā. Inner purification from anger, ego, hate, jealousy, and revenge brings one closer to Brahman. One must perform one's duty like a river flowing to the ocean.
"He who does not have knowledge of his own self, only he heard too much... He doesn’t know the meaning of the śāstras... Like the spoon doesn’t know the taste of soup."
"From fullness or from the full, full arises. And if you take fullness from fullness, only fullness will remain."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Soul and the Guru
21:20 - 22:03 (43 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Cherkasy Ashram, Ukraine. We have many duties in the world. It's important to give the children culture and a good education. They should not go into bad society, they should become wise. One day the soul will leave behind the physical body. The karma and destiny will go with us. We are searching for the Master today. You can learn from different masters but can have only one Guru. Do not expect miracles.
The Purifying Path of Haṭha Yoga: An Introduction to Ṣaṭkarma
22:05 - 22:52 (47 min)
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
Repeat the name of Gurudev
23:00 - 23:27 (27 min)
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
Practice well
23:35 - 0:17 (42 min)
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
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