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Proudness
0:20 - 1:12 (52 min)
A spiritual discourse narrating two stories from the Ramayana about divine ego and its cure.
"Sometimes the buddhi, the intellect, can turn for a while in another direction." "Don’t think that through your help, Rāma was victorious... It was a test for you."
The speaker, Swami Avatarpuri, recounts the tale of Garuda losing devotion after rescuing Lord Rama from a snake arrow, and his healing by listening to the satsang of the crow Kakabhushundi. He then tells how Lord Rama cured Hanuman's pride by sending him on a mission to a sage, revealing countless identical rings to demonstrate the cyclical nature of divine incarnations. The talk concludes by relating these themes to the modern discovery of sacred Himalayan caves.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Holy Land
1:20 - 2:12 (52 min)
An explanatory discourse on the significance and organization of the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj.
"Prayāgarāj is considered the king of all holy places, where many ṛṣis reside and numerous yajñas have been performed."
"The Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras are designated solely to look after all sannyāsīs and ashrams... to solve their problems, protect them, look after them."
The speaker describes the sacred origins of Prayagraj (Allahabad) as a nectar-drop site and a river confluence. He details the annual and quadrennial Kumbh Melas, their timing at Makar Saṅkrānti, and the purposes of pilgrimage, ritual bathing, and societal discourse. The talk concludes with an explanation of the administrative structure established by the monastic orders (akhāṛās), including the role of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras as caretakers and a governing committee that selects an Ācārya.
Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India
The reality is within you
2:15 - 2:52 (37 min)
A spiritual discourse on discipline, grace, and the enduring nature of authentic practice.
"Yoga in Daily Life did not become different. That is its quality."
"Gurujī always said, 'Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam.' As long as you have the mercy, the Kṛpā, of Gurudeva, you will be on the good path."
The lecturer addresses a gathering, emphasizing unwavering discipline in spiritual practice and loyalty to one's guru. He explains the unique, unchanging quality of the Yoga in Daily Life system over decades, using the analogy of a single flame to represent the soul. The talk covers themes of oneness in Sanātana Dharma, the importance of family, and the need for inner work amidst life's impermanence.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Around the world - Yoga from Presov
3:00 - 4:09 (69 min)
Presentation of Yoga In Daily Life from the city of Presov, Slovak Republic.
First is the Guru
4:15 - 5:07 (52 min)
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 Awakening of Consciousness: Kuṇḍalinī and Cakras
5:15 - 7:09 (114 min)
A lecture on Kundalini, chakras, and the science of yoga.
"Yoga is not a religion, it is not a philosophy, it is not a dogma, but it is the eternal principle in this universe, like the cosmic consciousness itself."
"The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī is a divine process; you don't feel it as a physical sensation. You feel happy, as if in the lap of the mother."
Swami Maheshwarananda delivers an extensive discourse on the awakening of consciousness through Kundalini and the chakra system. He explains yogic anatomy, including the 72,000 nāḍīs (energy channels) and the major chakras, describing their roles in physical, mental, and spiritual development. The talk covers the interplay of mind, intellect, and subconscious impressions, the importance of dharma, and the ultimate goal of uniting individual consciousness with the Cosmic Consciousness.
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
DVD 188
Do you know if you stay sanyas?
7:10 - 7:26 (16 min)
A personal reflection on the mantra of fullness and formative encounters with a guru.
"That is full, this is full. From fullness, fullness proceeds. Taking fullness from fullness, fullness alone remains."
"You are so happy now, but you don't even know if you will remain a sannyāsī."
The lecturer begins by chanting the Pūrṇatā mantra, linking it to a memory of Gurudev. She shares stories from her early days in India, detailing her initial nervousness around Holī Gurujī and their subsequent, wordless connections. She recounts a pivotal moment after her sannyās initiation when Gurujī's prophetic warning later provided crucial guidance during a personal crisis years later.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajans for World Peace (3/3)
7:30 - 8:45 (75 min)
For world peace, first we need to find peace within ourselves. A recording of a live concert for world peace in YIDL center in Villach, Austria. Public concert lasted 6h with uninterrupted Bhajans. The concert was a part of a 24h of Bhajan Anushtana.
Bhajan evening from Vienna 1
8:50 - 9:18 (28 min)
Evening Satsang with H.H.Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan evening from Vienna 2
9:25 - 10:19 (54 min)
Evening Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji from Vienna, Austria. Bhajan singing.
Advice for good health
10:25 - 11:33 (68 min)
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
Try to live in a natural way
11:40 - 12:42 (62 min)
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
The reality is within you
12:50 - 13:27 (37 min)
A spiritual discourse on discipline, grace, and the enduring nature of authentic practice.
"Yoga in Daily Life did not become different. That is its quality."
"Gurujī always said, 'Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam.' As long as you have the mercy, the Kṛpā, of Gurudeva, you will be on the good path."
The lecturer addresses a gathering, emphasizing unwavering discipline in spiritual practice and loyalty to one's guru. He explains the unique, unchanging quality of the Yoga in Daily Life system over decades, using the analogy of a single flame to represent the soul. The talk covers themes of oneness in Sanātana Dharma, the importance of family, and the need for inner work amidst life's impermanence.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Real health comes from Nature
13:35 - 14:34 (59 min)
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 Journey Beyond Duality: Life, Self, and the Path to Oneness
14:40 - 15:52 (72 min)
A spiritual discourse on yoga philosophy, the nature of the self, and the path to oneness.
"Our life, as we said, is a destiny and a journey. It is a journey; the destination is still not there."
"In Ātmā, in the self, there are no dualities; there is only oneness. So where there is heaven and hell, there is life and death... that's what we want to come out of, to become one with the highest, with our Self."
The lecturer delivers an extensive teaching, exploring the journey beyond dualities like life/death and divine/demonic energies. He explains core concepts of Ātmā, karma, and the three guṇas, detailing the system of senses (indriyas), vital energies (prāṇas), and channels (nāḍīs). The talk defines yoga as union, clarifies traditional Haṭha Yoga, and maps the subtle body's chakras, concluding with anecdotes about advanced practices like Khecharī Mudrā and the nectar of immortality.
Filming location: USA
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
16:00 - 17:54 (114 min)
Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia on 1st of October
Overview of practicing yoga
18:00 - 18:48 (48 min)
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
This ashram is your work
18:55 - 19:30 (35 min)
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.
Holi Festival
19:35 - 20:09 (34 min)
A discourse on the mythological story of Prahlāda and Narasiṁha, explaining the origins of the Holi festival.
"There is a God, whether one believes or one doesn't believe. God incarnates, and there are two kinds of God's presence."
"The story we are discussing is from several million years ago. Long ago, there was a king who went to the forest to perform austerities to realize God."
The speaker narrates the tale of the demon king Hiraṇyakaśipu, who obtained a powerful boon and declared himself the only god. His son, Prahlāda, remained a devoted devotee of Lord Viṣṇu despite the king's violent attempts to kill him. The story details Prahlāda's miraculous survivals and culminates in the appearance of the Narasiṁha Avatāra from a pillar to kill the king at twilight, fulfilling the conditions of the boon. The discourse connects this to the celebration of Holi, marking the burning of the king's sister, Holikā.
Filming location: USA
Proudness
20:15 - 21:07 (52 min)
A spiritual discourse narrating two stories from the Ramayana about divine ego and its cure.
"Sometimes the buddhi, the intellect, can turn for a while in another direction." "Don’t think that through your help, Rāma was victorious... It was a test for you."
The speaker, Swami Avatarpuri, recounts the tale of Garuda losing devotion after rescuing Lord Rama from a snake arrow, and his healing by listening to the satsang of the crow Kakabhushundi. He then tells how Lord Rama cured Hanuman's pride by sending him on a mission to a sage, revealing countless identical rings to demonstrate the cyclical nature of divine incarnations. The talk concludes by relating these themes to the modern discovery of sacred Himalayan caves.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Holy Land
21:15 - 22:07 (52 min)
An explanatory discourse on the significance and organization of the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj.
"Prayāgarāj is considered the king of all holy places, where many ṛṣis reside and numerous yajñas have been performed."
"The Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras are designated solely to look after all sannyāsīs and ashrams... to solve their problems, protect them, look after them."
The speaker describes the sacred origins of Prayagraj (Allahabad) as a nectar-drop site and a river confluence. He details the annual and quadrennial Kumbh Melas, their timing at Makar Saṅkrānti, and the purposes of pilgrimage, ritual bathing, and societal discourse. The talk concludes with an explanation of the administrative structure established by the monastic orders (akhāṛās), including the role of Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras as caretakers and a governing committee that selects an Ācārya.
Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India
Try to know what we should do
22:15 - 23:06 (51 min)
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
Recharging the spiritual energy
23:10 - 23:57 (47 min)
A spiritual discourse on Śiva consciousness, discernment in companionship, and a teaching parable.
"You are called Śivamaya, and many problems disappear. At home, many conditions arise, but here they vanish."
"A wise one will never put a question, because the wise are wise. Who puts the question? The ignorant, because they do not know."
The lecturer leads a satsang, explaining how entering a sacred space like Strelky during Śivarātri fills one with a divine aura. He emphasizes the importance of keeping company with spiritual people and avoiding negative influences (kusanga). He shares a long, illustrative parable about a princess seeking a wise husband, which involves a shepherd, a game of chess, and a mystical cat, ultimately conveying lessons on wisdom, silence, and destiny. The talk concludes with a promotion for an upcoming pilgrimage to Ujjain.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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