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Sādhanā requires perfect technique and discipline, following principles like a car needing correct fuel. This human system requires spiritual nourishment. The Maṇipūra Chakra is central; the body's manifestation begins there, and it is where the soul enters and prāṇa and apāna unite. It houses the hara-śakti, the life force governing immunity. A weak hara-śakti causes fatigue; the Khaṭupranām exercise strengthens it. Sound originates in the Maṇipūra Chakra, with levels from parā (navel) to vaikharī (lips). Chanting Aum in Śabda Sañjālan practice awakens this sound, rising to the Sahasrāra and flowing back to the heart, uniting the nāḍīs at the Ājñā Chakra. This confluence, Trikuṭī, purifies karma. Success requires disciplined practice, devotion, and following a true spiritual lineage. Without devotion and discipline, balance is lost and practice fails. With sincere sādhanā, inner awakening and freedom are attained. "Only the maṇipūra chakra can control the two forces, prāṇa and apāna." "Without bhakti, without devotion, you cannot cross this ocean of ignorance." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The soul's journey is from confinement to liberation. Our true Self is a droplet of the cosmic ocean, cycling through lives. The human body is a cage for this soul. We suffer within it due to illness and attachment. Only humans possess the higher responsibility to choose their path. God grants capacities but limits destructive power. Actions have consequences across lifetimes; causing harm leads to suffering. After death, the soul is freed like a bird from a cage, speeding away joyfully. It needs nothing, unlike a troubled ghost attached to places. All traditions teach to live rightly: do good, avoid harm, and do not kill. Value family continuity. Our essence is not the body but the conscious droplet returning to the universal source. "From this ocean, steam rises. That steam is like fine droplets, and that is what we call the jīva." "How many years I was in a cage!... Now I fly very far." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path requires unwavering discipline and grace, not transient seeking. A governor prioritized a blessing over lunch, knowing his breath was uncertain. This illustrates that spiritual practice must never be missed. Many seek quick liberation, but this yields nothing. True yoga is a complete human science, not merely physical postures. Success comes from steadfast practice and the grace of one guru, akin to having only one mother and father. Spiritual realization ends criticism; we respect all paths, understanding the oneness of all beings like drops returning to the ocean. Discipline is essential, especially within family life. Practice without competition, according to your capacity. The soul is like a flame; we must protect and nurture this inner light, as it alone continues beyond the body. Authentic teachings, like unchanged bhajans, guide us. Work inwardly, for external attachments are fleeting. Practice sincerely within your own faith, fostering peace and inner awareness. "Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam. As long as you have the mercy, the Kṛpā, of Gurudeva, you will be on the good path." "One in all and all in one." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The ego of a devotee is cured by divine grace through humility. Even great beings can develop pride in their service. Hanumān once believed Rāma's victory depended entirely on him. Earlier, Garuḍa also lost faith after rescuing Rāma from a snake-arrow, thinking God needed his help. Garuḍa, in despair, was told only the crow-sage Kakabhuśuṇḍī could cure him. As Garuḍa approached, hearing the sage's discourse restored his devotion, and he saw even the gods listening. To cure Hanumān's pride, Rāma sent him to deliver a ring to a sage in the Himalayas. The sage told Hanumān to throw it into a pond, which was filled with identical rings from every divine incarnation. Hanumān then understood his role was not unique but part of an eternal cycle, curing his ego. "Hanumānjī became proud. He thought, 'If I were not, Rāma would not be successful.'" "Hanumān, don’t be proud. Don’t think that through your help, Rāma was victorious... It was a test for you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang discourse on the importance of sāttvic food, strong digestive fire (agni), and the karmic effects of our actions. "In yoga, it is very important to know cooking. I heard from Viśvagurujī that it will be excellent if we are able to cook for ourselves—not to go to restaurants, not fast food, but to prepare food for yourself." "That is such a great lesson to us, that we, like a Yogī, should have such a kind of digesting fire, that kind of agni, jāṭharāgni, to be able to dissolve everything." Swami Vivek Puri and another speaker lead a satsang, emphasizing the spiritual and practical importance of cooking and consuming sāttvic, vegetarian food prepared with good intent. They explain how strong agni, cultivated through Haṭha Yoga practices like Agniśa Kriyā and Bhastrikā prāṇāyāma, allows one to digest not only food but also negative experiences. Several illustrative stories are shared, including a yogi defeating a demon through his digestive power, a woman whose poisoned food karmically affects her own family, and a thief whose negative intent temporarily influences a guru through offered food. The discourse consistently links diet to mental state, karma, and safe spiritual practice within the Yoga in Daily Life system. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Rāmāyaṇa is the endless glory of God Rāma, a source of divine joy and wisdom. Listening to it grants devotion and liberates one from ignorance. Its blissful nature is compared to the full moon, bringing pleasure to all, especially saints. Lord Śiva originally narrated it to Pārvatī, and Tulsīdāsa conveys that telling. The glory of God and this narrative are infinite, like an ocean without borders. Entering this spiritual wisdom is gentle and blissful. Countless versions of the Rāmāyaṇa exist, as saints have always sung God's praise in diverse ways. Hearing it with love and without doubt is key. We naturally crave these stories because we are part of God; hearing them reconnects us to our source amidst life's worldly conflicts. Different devotees require different spiritual approaches, just as batteries need specific charges. Pure-hearted listeners are not surprised but enjoy this endlessly. I bow to my Guru and Lord Śiva, seeking blessings to describe Rāma's qualities. This was begun on a holy day in April. The sacred river Sarayū in Ayodhyā is where devotees bathe and remember Rāma, purifying their karma. One must always remember God, in happiness and trouble. That holy land liberates all beings who die there. Keep God in your heart, making it a temple. "Those who listen to it will gain wisdom and bhakti devotion, and will cross the ocean of ignorance." "Rāma is endless, and His qualities, His guṇas, are also endless. His līlās and the telling about Him are also without any boundary." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 147a

Webcast of evening satsang from Strilky, Czech Republic.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing.

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing.

Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

A satsang on health, natural remedies, and gentle yoga practice. "I am not a doctor, yes? Please. I am Swami. I am a yogī. And I am you, a natural." "So many things we do not know. We do not know that one has. If you know exactly, then everything is gone." Swami Maheshvaranand leads a satsang, discussing the limitations of conventional medicine and praising natural, holistic approaches to health. He shares anecdotes about medicinal tree bark and the work of Yogī Ramdev, while also critiquing how doctors often manage rather than cure illness. The session concludes with instructions for a gentle, supine yoga exercise intended for digestive health. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation and the origin of the Kuṇḍalinī energy. It is supported by the Vajranāḍī among the 72,000 subtle channels. The three primary nāḍīs are Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā. The term 'haṭha yoga' originates from the union of 'ha' (the left nāḍī) and 'tha' (the right nāḍī). Haṭha yoga means applying forceful willpower. Common practices like āsana and prāṇāyāma are actually rāja yoga. True haṭha yoga involves unwavering determination, as illustrated by the story of an ant persistently carrying a grain of sugar. This willpower is categorized as Rājahaṭa (a king's will), Bālahaṭa (a child's will), and Strīyāhaṭa (a woman's will). The yoga of Haṭha is the practitioner's will to realize God through complete renunciation of desires and attachments. Haṭha yoga also includes ṣaṭ karma, six purification techniques to prevent illness. A story of a Haṭha Yogī baking bread on a funeral pyre demonstrates ultimate renunciation; he rejected an offer from Śiva himself, wanting nothing. Desire must be renounced to reach higher consciousness. The nāḍīs cross at various junctions, forming chakras like Viśuddhi, Anāhata, and Maṇipūra. The Mūlādhāra Chakra, the foundation, contains a symbolic elephant representing prosperity and the seven minerals for health. It is the border between human and animal consciousness. The dormant Kuṇḍalinī, symbolized by a coiled serpent, awakens to rise through the chakras to Sahasrāra, uniting Śakti (energy) with Śiva (consciousness). The chakra's lotus petals, growing from muddy roots, represent rising above worldly attachments; each petal bears a Sanskrit letter, a resonance of divine sound. The entire universe exists within the human body. "Haṭha means that you try very hard; you use willpower. We must have the willpower to achieve something." "If you want to be happy, if you want to enjoy life, then renounce."

Introduction to Chakras, Presov, Slovak Republic. Muladhara stores much karmic information about us. What is dormant in Muladhara is sprouting in Svadisthana. This is the place of kriya shakti and iccha shakti. If we purify this chakra, half way to our final goal is behind us. Manipura is the powerhouse of our body. Anahat is the place of our feelings. Vishuddhi is the door to the astral world.

Haṭha Yoga is an inner purification through specific practices and alignment with nature's wisdom. We often overcomplicate life with beliefs like astrology, yet practical function and mutual human support are fundamental. In villages, people shared milk and labor without heavy reliance on money. Today, greed leads to excess, but helping each other remains essential. Haṭha Yoga practices like netī purify the nasal passages using salt water, a method recognized even by doctors in some countries. Salt is vital; the body needs it, and avoiding it entirely causes disease. Āyurveda teaches that every plant and leaf has unique medicinal properties, and we should consume foods simply, not mixed chaotically. Many yogic techniques, like kuñjal kriyā, are learned from observing animals, showing yoga is inherent in nature. Cleansing practices such as śaṅkhaprakṣālana use warm salt water to purify the digestive system. Ultimately, use what nature provides—like salt and herbs—but in moderation, and avoid harmful things like junk food. "The train will go according to its schedule, its function, and time. Is it a good constellation or a bad constellation? The train will go." "Better to die, but with the salt." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Practice with Swamiji from Auckland, New Zealand.

Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007

The soul's journey is from confinement to liberation. Our true Self is a droplet of the cosmic ocean, cycling through lives. The human body is a cage for this soul. We suffer within it due to illness and attachment. Only humans possess the higher responsibility to choose their path. God grants capacities but limits destructive power. Actions have consequences across lifetimes; causing harm leads to suffering. After death, the soul is freed like a bird from a cage, speeding away joyfully. It needs nothing, unlike a troubled ghost attached to places. All traditions teach to live rightly: do good, avoid harm, and do not kill. Value family continuity. Our essence is not the body but the conscious droplet returning to the universal source. "From this ocean, steam rises. That steam is like fine droplets, and that is what we call the jīva." "How many years I was in a cage!... Now I fly very far." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Zagreb, Croatia. In ancient times, rishis in their ashrams had many cows and their disciples had a job in the ashram. A Guru can notice if a disciple is a real follower or not. The story of Abhimanyu a very young disciple and his Guru and God. It is more than a simple story. In a satsang we all get energy. First is the Guru and then God. The story of Paramhansa Yoganand and his Guru when Yoganand went from India to America.

The ego of a devotee is cured by divine grace through humility. Even great beings can develop pride in their service. Hanumān once believed Rāma's victory depended entirely on him. Earlier, Garuḍa also lost faith after rescuing Rāma from a snake-arrow, thinking God needed his help. Garuḍa, in despair, was told only the crow-sage Kakabhuśuṇḍī could cure him. As Garuḍa approached, hearing the sage's discourse restored his devotion, and he saw even the gods listening. To cure Hanumān's pride, Rāma sent him to deliver a ring to a sage in the Himalayas. The sage told Hanumān to throw it into a pond, which was filled with identical rings from every divine incarnation. Hanumān then understood his role was not unique but part of an eternal cycle, curing his ego. "Hanumānjī became proud. He thought, 'If I were not, Rāma would not be successful.'" "Hanumān, don’t be proud. Don’t think that through your help, Rāma was victorious... It was a test for you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Time is an illusion created by humans, yet it governs all existence. We measure days and years, but this counted time does not belong to us; it is a cycle that moves independently. No one is immortal—not demons, deities, nor humans—as all are subject to time's passage. A story tells of a Himalayan sage who meditated for millennia, wishing only to study the Vedas. When Death's messenger came for him, the sage repeatedly asked for more time to learn. To demonstrate the futility of his request, the messenger showed him that the knowledge he had acquired was merely a handful of sand compared to the vast mountain of wisdom. The sage then willingly departed. Another story warns of spiritual pride: a yogi, boasting of his powers, was humbled by a simple woman who revealed his anger and ego. She advised him to return to sincere practice. The essence is that our allotted time is for spiritual practice. We must use our knowledge and opportunity now, or we will lose it. Life, like a rope of breath, will inevitably end. "O man, why are you counting? It does not belong to you." "You have yoga. Use it or lose it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Destiny and the mystery of time, death, and the soul's journey are our themes. We are mortal and do not know the time or place of our death. God has not given us the ability to know the past or future, for such knowledge would overwhelm us. What plays with us between past, present, and future is our destiny, a mysterious and sometimes inescapable force. The story of Oedipus shows that some destined events cannot be avoided. We must therefore focus on the divine. At life's end, one should have only God's name in mind, as demonstrated by Mahatma Gandhi's final words. Enlightenment involves widening consciousness beyond time, dissolving negative qualities like anger and attachment. A self-realized person digests or conquers time and death, yet even the enlightened must ultimately leave the body. We pray for a departed soul to dissolve into the cosmic light. "Humans are very intelligent and intellectual beings, but God has not given them this one ability: to know the past and to know the future." "At the end of my life, when I renounce this body, I have only one wish, that you are standing in front of me." Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic