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Guru is Brahma
0:05 - 1:10 (65 min)
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The value lies in singular focus and the grace found at the Guru's feet. Having one sacred image or mantra prevents confusion, especially at the moment of death. Collecting many pictures or mantras dilutes their power, like inflation devaluing currency. True devotion is shown through profound respect for a single point of focus. The Guru's guidance, though sometimes challenging, is always correct. The Guru's physical form, particularly the feet, is a profound source of grace and liberation. Sacred relics like nail clippings or sand from the Guru's footsteps are considered the highest prasāda, carrying transformative power for the devoted disciple. This devotion is the root of meditation, worship, mantra, and ultimate liberation. "Imagine in the moment of our death, what will be? If we are also repeating so many mantras from so many masters, in the moment of our death, it will be a mishmash." "Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru padam, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyaṁ, mokṣa mūlaṁ guru kṛpā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Worshipping Gurudev
1:15 - 1:57 (42 min)
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Sandhyā is the connecting point, joining all aspects of existence. The connection to the divine and to all teachers is fundamental. First is the mother, then the father, then the teacher, and then the guru. All are forms of the guru, from those who teach basic skills to the spiritual master. This knowledge is endless. Gaṇeśa is revered as the highest, illustrating that true wisdom recognizes the divine in one's immediate reality. The root of meditation is the guru's form, the root of worship is the guru's feet, the root of mantra is the guru's word, and the root of liberation is the guru's grace. Connection to the guru is essential, yet one can be carried away like a leaf in the wind. Realization comes from within, beyond mere study. "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara. Guru Sākṣāt Para Brahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." "Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru pādaṁ, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyaṁ, mokṣa mūlaṁ gurur kṛpā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
What Guru Purnima means?
2:05 - 2:55 (50 min)
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The Guru is the supreme principle, the complete source of all knowledge and the path. The Guru is above Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. This principle manifests in many forms. Anyone who imparts knowledge is a guru, from parents to teachers. The true Satguru does not proclaim the title; it is recognized. The lineage flows from Śiva through successive teachers. A successor is given the duty, chair, and staff to serve all impartially. Renunciation means leaving family attachment to serve everyone equally. The Guru's guidance is a key; discarding it leads one astray. The full moon of Guru Pūrṇimā symbolizes this completeness. One worships the Guru principle, which remains present beyond the physical form. The duty is to help all who come near. "Gurur Brahmā, Gurur Viṣṇu, Gurur Devo Maheśvara, Gurur Sākṣāt Para Brahma." "The duty is to accept, respect, and give all who come near everything that they need." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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
Glory Of Gurudev
3:50 - 4:37 (47 min)
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Guru Pūrṇimā signifies the celebration of the guiding principle that dispels ignorance. The guru is defined as the remover of darkness, leading one from ignorance to the light of self-knowledge. This principle is embodied as creator, protector, and destroyer of obstacles. The day commemorates the incarnation of Vedavyāsa, who compiled the Vedas for humanity. It also marks the start of the spiritual year, a time for disciples to renew their vows and surrender their practice. The necessity of a guide is universal, from learning spiritual wisdom to mastering worldly skills like driving. True reverence is first offered to the guru, who reveals the divine. The ultimate guru is not a physical form but the conscious knowledge and inner light present within all. "Guru means ignorance, darkness. Guru means light. Who brings you from darkness to light, from ignorance to vision." "Guru is not a physical body. Guru is that knowledge which we call. In every heart, the light of God is dwelling." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Guru Purnima 2025 - Celebration from Om Ashram
4:45 - 7:30 (165 min)
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The auspicious occasion of Guru Pūrṇimā is celebrated to honor the guiding light of the spiritual teacher. This gathering is not an ordinary place, for where the Guru resides, the Supreme God resides. Human life, among all forms, is uniquely endowed with the capacity for knowledge and discernment. The world is an ocean of sorrows, and the Sadguru is the one who enables the crossing of this ocean. The Guru dispels the darkness of ignorance and leads towards the light of the Divine. Spiritual knowledge is essential; without it, one cannot attain peace regardless of worldly success. The Guru acts as a mediator, uniting the individual with God. Therefore, one must follow the path shown by the Guru, dedicating time daily for mantra, prayer, and satsaṅg. This practice cultivates righteousness and divine love in one's life. "Gurudev takes out light from this worldly darkness and says, 'Paramātmā rūpī prakāśa.'" "Until you have spiritual knowledge in your life, until you don't have a Guru in your life... you can never attain peace." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Webcast from Jadan
7:35 - 8:05 (30 min)
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Webcast from Jadan, Rajasthan, India.
Bhajan evening from Strilky
8:10 - 8:24 (14 min)
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Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Hymns of Adoration and the Nirvāṇa Ṣaṭkam
8:30 - 8:53 (23 min)
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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)
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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)
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Morning program from Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
Pollution
10:10 - 11:11 (61 min)
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The five sheaths, from the physical to the bliss body, define our being and are shaped by our nourishment. The physical sheath, annamaya kośa, is formed from food. The energy sheath, prāṇamaya kośa, arises from that nourishment. The mental, wisdom, and bliss sheaths follow sequentially. What you consume determines your energy, mind, knowledge, and ultimate state. Modern habits have corrupted this natural order, replacing pure, sāttvic nourishment with harmful substances and actions, leading to disease and mental disturbance. A pure diet creates pure energy and a serene mind, guiding one toward true happiness. The path is obstructed by base desires and endless argument, which must be surrendered through attentive listening to divine guidance. "Jaisā khāī annā, vaisā rahe man. What kind of nourishment or food you eat, like that will be your mind." "Your nourishment, your energy, then your mentality, the mind." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand
We are a part of God
11:15 - 12:25 (70 min)
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Yoga is one unified path, though taught under many names. It extends far beyond physical postures to encompass the entire life force and consciousness. The practice integrates all aspects of nature, as seen in the 84 traditional āsanas inspired by animals and elements. This discipline is lifelong, like the breath itself, and aims to balance the body's five principles with nature. The ultimate goal is for the individual soul, or jīva, to realize its divine nature and ascend to the highest cosmic consciousness, ending the cycle of rebirth among the 8.4 million life forms. While worldly knowledge progresses outwardly, the yogi's path is an inward journey to the Self. All creatures possess the will to live, and humans must recognize the divine Ātmā within themselves and all beings, moving from identifying with the limited drop to merging with the boundless ocean. "Yoga is not only physical, for the physical body, or just breath and concentration, etc. Yoga is very far-reaching." "Your soul, your ātmā in you is your God." Filming location: Slovenia
Dharma and Satsang
12:30 - 13:39 (69 min)
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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
You are free to choose good or bad
13:45 - 14:29 (44 min)
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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.
Yoga Nidra or bhajan singing is like meditation
14:35 - 15:50 (75 min)
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The yogi's conscious sleep is a state of awakened rest known only to rare, accomplished beings. In this sleep, one remains inwardly aware, turning night into day. It is a sleep of alertness, not unconsciousness. This practice transcends ordinary relaxation, which is often misunderstood. Common yoga relaxation is mistakenly called the corpse pose, implying death. It should be understood as the bliss pose, representing fullness of life. The practice must be inclusive, free from sectarian symbols so all may benefit. True relaxation means being so profoundly at peace that no external disturbance, like a cobra crossing your path, can create inner agitation. The body rests, but consciousness remains luminous and awake. "In that sleep, one remains awake and turns night into day." "This sleep is known only to the rare, accomplished being." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Practising fifth level of Yoga in Daily Life System
16:00 - 17:26 (86 min)
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Morning practising. Fifth level of the System" Yoga in Daily Life" from Mahaprabhudeep Ashram, Strilky, Czech Republic on 9th of July 2010.
Yoga Nidra: The Yogi's Conscious Sleep
17:30 - 18:21 (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
How to overcome the obstacles of practicing
18:25 - 19:43 (78 min)
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The chakras contain immense power we must master, requiring guidance. From Mūlādhāra to Viśuddhi, these centers mix human and animal qualities. The Svādhiṣṭhāna generates waves of passion that can sweep us away. The Kuṇḍalinī lies dormant until awakened. The three nāḍīs—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā—wind left and right; when knowledge dawns, energy flows straight. A coiled snake represents the three guṇas, which pull us downward. Our desires create holes through which energy drains. The Maṇipūra Chakra is the seat of sound and fire. Viṣṇu resides in the navel, resting on the ocean of purity. Regular practice of prāṇāyāma like Bhastrikā and Kapālabhāti energizes the body from this center. Reading scriptures must move from intellect to heart. Knowledge requires daily churning and application over time. "Strive for oneness, purity, without blemish. Do not stain your body." "Our life may be ending, but we should not waste time. If we die today, let us use these minutes productively." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
We need Gurudev
19:50 - 20:44 (54 min)
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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
Questions and answers from Debrecen
20:50 - 21:30 (40 min)
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A yogic path integrates self-sufficient living with disciplined practice. Begin a farm with both greenhouse and organic garden crops, developing it from a hobby into a community offering yoga retreats. The first spiritual step is dietary control: consume limited, home-prepared meals without sweets or junk food. Fast for four to five hours between meals, consuming only water. This discipline eliminates most bodily difficulties, strengthens immunity, and supports meditation, which requires a mantra. Prāṇāyāma cleanses physical diseases, and satsaṅg with virtuous friends is essential. Avoid all intoxicants, as they embody destructive energies. Prefer local, seasonal, organic produce; soy is nutritious only if organic. Raw milk is healthful, but regulations sometimes adulterate it. True practice requires organizing life around these principles. "Meditation without a mantra is a body without a soul." "Prāṇāyāma will tell them, 'Get out of this body! What are you doing here?'" Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary
Our heart is very great
21:35 - 22:08 (33 min)
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The primordial sound Oṁ connects all humanity through its varied pronunciations across traditions. Scriptures state the universe began with this sound. As it traveled, the vibration transformed into "Amen" and "Āmīn" in other faiths, revealing a universal connection. This symbol is a gift for all mankind. A restless mind is like a monkey snatching a banana. The struggle continues as long as one holds on. The teaching is to let go. Place the banana down; the monkey takes it peacefully and calms down. Similarly, stop wrestling with thoughts. Surrender them. Practices like meditation and devotion slow the mind. A peaceful mind resides in the present, reducing stress and increasing bliss. True peace comes from surrendering all expectations to the Master. "The easiest option is to let go, put it down, and allow the mind to become peaceful." "Gurudev, you do what you are doing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Purifying Path of Haṭha Yoga: An Introduction to Ṣaṭkarma
22:15 - 23:02 (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
Instructions for mantra practicing
23:10 - 0:07 (57 min)
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The disciple's joy depends solely on the guru's grace. The guru's blessings are transmitted through a living master or the enduring spiritual presence of the lineage. A true disciple follows the Satguru without question, maintaining a dedicated personal practice. The physical lineage chair represents the eternal guru principle. Spiritual progress requires surrendering worldly attachments and mental fixations, as the story illustrates where avoiding a physical touch fostered a mental obsession. The goal is a merger where all distinctions dissolve. Practice regularly but without neglecting worldly duties. "Many people may not understand. They think that if their guru is not physically present anymore, they must have some other guru." "If Gurudev says something and we say, 'No, it is not good,' then we have gone to the other side." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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