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Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007

An evening satsang on the soul's journey and human responsibility. "Life in which the soul—the soul cannot say yes or no. It is coming like a bird in a nest, sitting in the nest. In the morning it will fly out." "Our soul is the same, be it in humans, animals, birds, or fish. Each one has a life, and we should not disturb the life of anyone." The lecturer addresses a global audience, explaining the nature of the soul (jīva) using metaphors of water droplets and a bird in a cage. He discusses the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, emphasizing ethical conduct, compassion for all beings, and the soul's liberation from the physical body. The talk includes anecdotes and reflections on modern life. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

God incarnates through specific situations (Nimitta) and through the eternal senses (Nityāvatāra). We are in Kali Yuga, a dark age where spiritual values decline. Long ago, the demon king Hiraṇyakaśipu performed severe austerities to gain a boon making him nearly invincible. He declared himself the only god and demanded worship. However, his young son Prahlāda was a pure devotee, constantly chanting the divine name "Hari Om Tatsat." The king tried repeatedly to kill Prahlāda: through his fire-immune sister Holi, who burned instead; by throwing him to crocodiles, elephants, and off a cliff. Each time, divine protection saved the boy. Finally, the enraged king challenged Prahlāda to embrace a red-hot iron pillar, demanding he renounce God or prove God's existence. As Prahlāda moved to hug the pillar, it burst open, and the divine form of Narasiṁha, half-man and half-lion, emerged. This avatāra killed Hiraṇyakaśipu at twilight in a doorway, using no weapon, thus fulfilling the conditions of the boon and saving His devotee. "Repeat and repeat the name of God. That is a mahāmantra, the best mantra, the great mantra." "Whom God saves, no one can kill. Not even one hair can be damaged if God is the protector." Filming location: USA

A spiritual discourse on yoga practice, health, and following one's path. "Many, many people who practiced exactly what I told you—this Brahmari Prāṇāyāma—were very healthy and good." "We should go on our path of yoga in daily life. And that is, you know, that we have got our path with Alak Purījīs." The teacher addresses a gathering, expressing happiness at their health and spiritual practice. He shares experiences from India, discusses the protective power of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma when practiced correctly, and cautions against teaching it prematurely. The talk expands into themes of different spiritual paths, the significance of the navel as a center, and the importance of daily practice and prayer aligned with sunrise and sunset. 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

The initiation of eight sannyāsīs was a highlight. The Master decides readiness; these were not easy individuals, each a long effort to guide. One is profoundly honest, immediately embodying the role. Another prepared for decades through hardship. Three were from Australia, one from Israel, and one Indian who left too quickly. The final one is a devoted and humble soul. Your spiritual progress is ultimately in your own hands. Teachers and masters can only support you; the decisive action is yours. A story illustrates this: disciples, jealous of their Master, trap a bird and ask if it is alive or dead. The Master replies its fate is in their hands. Your liberation, like the bird's life, depends on your decisions. Do not delay in good actions. Regarding dress, disciples should wear white; sannyāsīs wear orange. Becoming a sannyāsī is serious, not a fashion; it helps carry the spiritual light but requires true readiness and independence. "Master, if you know everything, then tell us what is in my hand." "My son, whether this bird is alive or dead depends on your hands." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 180b

A spiritual discourse on pilgrimage and devotion delivered at Badrinath. "All dear ones, you are, luckily, ātmā—soul. You are engaged in such a sādhanā... that you could come here to Badrī Viśāl, to Bhagavān Badrināth." "In India it is like that... in a diamond mine there is only diamond; in a white stone quarry there is only white stone." A spiritual teacher addresses a group of pilgrims at the Badrinath temple. He explains the rarity and merit of completing such a pilgrimage, using the metaphor of a cherry tree where few blossoms survive to become ripe fruit. He contrasts ancient, arduous pilgrimages with modern travel, emphasizes the sacred energy of the site, and discusses themes of devotion, non-attachment (vairāgya), and India's unique spiritual status as Bhārat Mātā. The talk includes references to the Kedarnath flood as a divine lesson and concludes with an invitation to daily satsang. Filming location: India

An evening satsang on the illusory nature of time and the urgency of spiritual practice. "In reality, there is no time. Who created time? Animals do not count it. We humans made time." "Use it or lose it. This was my mantra, and so I was practicing. Till now, I am 103 years, I am still like this." The lecturer leads the discourse, exploring the human construct of time and its unstoppable flow. He shares parables, including one of a Himalayan rishi who learns his vast knowledge is but a handful of sand compared to the whole, and another of a yogi whose pride ruins his sādhanā. The key theme is that our limited time must be used for sincere practice and humility, lest it be lost. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. Manva dhire dhire, Moye lagi.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia. including Juga Juga Jivo Maheshwarananda, Aba Tuma Gyana Karo

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia. Bhajan singing in the presence of Gurudev. Inculding Ho Guru Sukha Dama Swami, Sajana Tane Ma Fire Maza Karana, Tum Se Ham Ne Dil Ko Lagaya

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji.

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.

A satsang on Haṭha Yoga practices and natural wisdom, blending personal anecdotes with traditional teachings. "Gurujī said, 'I am now in Mumbai, and I am going tomorrow morning by train. What is the constellation? If it is not good, then should we stop the train?'" "Better to die, but with the salt. Yes, so Āyurveda, and Āyurveda is saying senda salt." The lecturer leads the session, sharing stories about his Gurujī and the practical applications of Haṭha Yoga. He explains the importance of salt for health, details cleansing techniques like netī and kuñjal kriyā, and emphasizes learning from nature, illustrated by a folk tale about the origin of ocean salt. The talk connects yogic purification with Āyurvedic principles found in plants and natural elements. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang discourse reflecting on an eight-month spiritual retreat (Anushthana) and sharing teachings on health and lifestyle. "In this Kali Yuga, yoga is coming more and more to bring light and peace." "Mahāprabhujī said, 'A man should not drink tea and coffee. Coffee is bad for both male and female liver, and tea, for men, will make it difficult to have a child.'" Swami Vishwaguruji addresses a global audience, recounting the recent eight-month Anushthana at the Sattva ashram in Střílky. He discusses the ashram's holy history, the importance of satsang, and shares traditional teachings from Mahāprabhujī and his own Guru on diet, health, and disciplined living. He contrasts modern habits with a purer past, advocating for simple food, periodic fasting, and a return to family and home. The ashram's president then offers thanks, noting the pandemic allowed for an extended, blessed stay with Gurudev. Filming location: Bari Khatu, Rajasthan, India

Morning program with Vishwaguruji from Atlanta, Georgia, Guided meditation.

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

Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007

A lecture on the essence and practice of yoga in daily life. "Yoga in Daily Life has eight steps and is very simple." "Help is one of the best yogas... your soul, your life, your heart, and your body will bless you." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swāmījī) delivers a talk on his global "Yoga in Daily Life" system. He clarifies the true meaning of Haṭha Yoga as the six purification techniques (ṣaṭkarma) and outlines the main paths: Karma Yoga (selfless service), Haṭha Yoga, Rāja Yoga, and Jñāna Yoga. He emphasizes daily practice, dedicating time for health and harmony, and explains specific techniques like Netī for sinus health. Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing. Welcoming words from Vishwaguruji. I was so happy how we made this Ashram, people from many many countries. Indian people are also coming and see how great it is.

An evening satsang on the illusory nature of time and the urgency of spiritual practice. "In reality, there is no time. Who created time? Animals do not count it. We humans made time." "Use it or lose it. This was my mantra, and so I was practicing. Till now, I am 103 years, I am still like this." The lecturer leads the discourse, exploring the human construct of time and its unstoppable flow. He shares parables, including one of a Himalayan rishi who learns his vast knowledge is but a handful of sand compared to the whole, and another of a yogi whose pride ruins his sādhanā. The key theme is that our limited time must be used for sincere practice and humility, lest it be lost. 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.

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