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Yoga for a Healthier and Happier Life
0:05 - 0:52 (47 min)

A public lecture on yoga as a holistic science for health and peace.
"If you want to know what is Parabrahma, what is God, it is that resonance, that energy."
"Yoga practice is balancing, harmonizing, and keeping health. The practice of āsanas is not a competition."
Swami Maheshwarananda addresses an audience including the Indian Ambassador to the EU and the President of Zagreb. He presents yoga as a divine science originating from Śiva, sharing traditional stories about blessings and longevity, and critiques modern commercialized forms. He emphasizes yoga's role in creating personal health and world peace, concluding with a demonstration of the Kāṭupraṇām exercise.
Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia
Where is our happiness?
1:00 - 1:47 (47 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. God can be happy and unhappy also. We can make him happy and unhappy like our parents. Animals also can be happy and we must not kill them to make them unhappy. Every morning we should be thankful to God that we are human. Don't marry before you completely finished your study. We also should be thankful for God before eating. Bhajan singing.
You are the helper of everyone
1:55 - 2:48 (53 min)

A spiritual discourse on the meaning and practice of a specific mantra.
"Oṃ, the Uncreated Body. It is not referring to the physical body. It is pointing to the body of Consciousness, the body of Awareness, the body of Being."
"When we chant this mantra, we are not invoking something outside of ourselves. We are recognising and affirming our true nature."
A teacher provides a detailed commentary on the mantra "Oṃ Aki Rāchanā Śarīra," explaining its meaning as a pointer to the eternal, unchanging Self or Awareness beyond the physical form. He instructs listeners on how to chant it as a practice of self-recognition and disidentification from the body-mind, describing it as the subjective space of pure knowing.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Around the world - World Peace Conference, Prague 2016 (5/11)
3:00 - 3:07 (7 min)

Yoga in Daily Life – A Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: World Peace Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.
Around the world - World Peace Conference, Prague 2016 (6/11)
3:15 - 3:38 (23 min)

Yoga in Daily Life – A Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: World Peace Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.
Suffering makes us strong
3:45 - 4:17 (32 min)

A spiritual discourse on suffering and divine incarnation, referencing Krishna and Jesus.
"In very hard times... those who are whole, suffering will be very strong. That means they are coming very solid, strong."
"Many sādhus, munis... all were suffering. Why are they suffering? They are taking from others our heart, our pain."
An unnamed speaker reflects on the universal nature of suffering in Kali Yuga, asserting that even divine incarnations like Krishna and Jesus endured great pain to absorb the suffering of humanity. The talk includes a personal anecdote about a lonely old man met in Austria, illustrating the impermanence of worldly success and the inevitability of suffering. The themes of divine descent, the purpose of hardship, and the transient nature of the material world are explored in a contemplative, narrative style.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Children's program on Gurupurnima
4:25 - 4:54 (29 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Salutation to the lotus feet of Gurudev. Children's program on Gurupurnima.
Suffering makes us strong
5:00 - 5:32 (32 min)

A spiritual discourse on suffering and divine incarnation, referencing Krishna and Jesus.
"In very hard times... those who are whole, suffering will be very strong. That means they are coming very solid, strong."
"Many sādhus, munis... all were suffering. Why are they suffering? They are taking from others our heart, our pain."
An unnamed speaker reflects on the universal nature of suffering in Kali Yuga, asserting that even divine incarnations like Krishna and Jesus endured great pain to absorb the suffering of humanity. The talk includes a personal anecdote about a lonely old man met in Austria, illustrating the impermanence of worldly success and the inevitability of suffering. The themes of divine descent, the purpose of hardship, and the transient nature of the material world are explored in a contemplative, narrative style.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Miracles are in our service
5:40 - 6:55 (75 min)

An evening satsang sharing stories of grace and miracles from the Guru lineage.
"Mahāprabhujī said, 'Why are you always thinking, "There is no more food"?' ... He opened the cloth, and the pot was full of halvā soup."
"Mahāprabhujī was singing a very nice bhajan. People sang many, many bhajans. It is said prasāda means enough, more than enough."
The lecturer addresses a global audience, offering blessings and narrating miraculous anecdotes involving his Gurus, Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī. He recounts tales of multiplying food, fulfilling devotees' desires, and personal experiences of divine light, emphasizing themes of selfless service (seva), contentment (santosh), and faith over the pursuit of miracles. The talk concludes with a parable about a healed leper, known as the "Sonāmukhī Gurujī," whose faith and a simple laxative lead to a series of wondrous events.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Bhajan evening in the Jadan Ashram
7:30 - 8:09 (39 min)

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan singing in the Jadan Ashram
8:15 - 9:33 (78 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing evening.
Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
9:40 - 10:02 (22 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan evening from Jadan Ashram
10:10 - 10:47 (37 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.
Chakras in the human
10:55 - 12:05 (70 min)

A lecture on the cosmic origin and holistic practice of yoga.
"Yoga is one of the first principles in creation." "That’s called yoga: our physical body, our mental body, and our subtle body. These are three, according to yogic science. Balance, complete."
Swami Paramananda addresses a temple gathering, invited to speak on yoga. He presents a cosmological view of yoga's origin from Anant Brahmāṇḍ (infinite universes), sound (Nāda), and the self-manifested Śiva. He explains the traditional concept of 8.4 million life forms and argues for a vegetarian diet to attain higher consciousness. The talk covers the need for a guru, the 72,000 nerve systems, the five kośas (sheaths), and a detailed, practical guide to the chakras—from the earth chakras in the feet to the higher centers. He concludes with practical techniques like chanting AUM and a stress-relief exercise, ending with a peace mantra.
Filming location: USA
Miracles are in our service
12:10 - 13:25 (75 min)

An evening satsang sharing stories of grace and miracles from the Guru lineage.
"Mahāprabhujī said, 'Why are you always thinking, "There is no more food"?' ... He opened the cloth, and the pot was full of halvā soup."
"Mahāprabhujī was singing a very nice bhajan. People sang many, many bhajans. It is said prasāda means enough, more than enough."
The lecturer addresses a global audience, offering blessings and narrating miraculous anecdotes involving his Gurus, Mahāprabhujī and Devpurījī. He recounts tales of multiplying food, fulfilling devotees' desires, and personal experiences of divine light, emphasizing themes of selfless service (seva), contentment (santosh), and faith over the pursuit of miracles. The talk concludes with a parable about a healed leper, known as the "Sonāmukhī Gurujī," whose faith and a simple laxative lead to a series of wondrous events.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Follow the path of Bhakti
13:30 - 14:52 (82 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky, Czech Republic. Lecture by Swami Avatarpuriji. You can't run away from Maya. The story of a sadhu who was living in the Himalayas. Only by following the right path and Gurudev we can cross the ocean of ignorance. Finally, we should follow the path of Bhakti. Explanation of how Gurudev helps us to overcome our troubles. Mind is restless, but using mantra it can be focused. Chanting and learning mantras, including Mahamrityur Jayamantra. Lecture by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji. The mind is like a horse. Why we are telling stories when we are teaching someone. What is important is the feeling in the heart.
Where is our happiness?
15:00 - 15:47 (47 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. God can be happy and unhappy also. We can make him happy and unhappy like our parents. Animals also can be happy and we must not kill them to make them unhappy. Every morning we should be thankful to God that we are human. Don't marry before you completely finished your study. We also should be thankful for God before eating. Bhajan singing.
Practicing of the system 'Yoga in Daily Life', Level 1 - Part 3
16:00 - 16:53 (53 min)

A guided morning yoga and pranayama session from the Yoga in Daily Life system at an ashram retreat.
"Relax all the muscles of your right foot without moving; let the relaxation occur in your mind."
"On the exhalation, the collarbones lower, the chest is gently pressed, and the belly moves down."
An instructor leads a comprehensive practice, beginning with a detailed full-body relaxation in Ananda Asana, followed by instruction on the three-part full yoga breath. The session progresses through gentle supine stretches, core work like Pavanamuktāsana and Navāsana, and concludes with seated pranayama (Nāḍī Śodhana) and a final relaxation. The practice emphasizes conscious movement, breath synchronization, and internal awareness.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
The Journey of the Soul: From the Ocean to the Drop
17:00 - 17:54 (54 min)

A spiritual discourse using the water cycle as a metaphor for the soul's journey.
"This jīvā, the soul, is on the journey of the eternal."
"When this drop falls into the ocean, the Jīva becomes the Ātmā. This drop becomes the ocean."
Swami Avatarpuri gives a satsang, explaining the soul's separation from and longing to return to the divine source through an extended analogy of evaporation and rainfall. He emphasizes the purifying role of satsang and the Guru, shares anecdotes about introducing mantra in Eastern Europe and criticizes modern chemical pollution and vanity as spiritual impediments, concluding with a call for natural living and collective chanting.
Filming location: London, UK
Candle meditation - Tratak
18:00 - 18:18 (18 min)

Candle meditation - Tratak. A very effective technique for stress release and improving the eye sight. Specially for the people spending a lot of time in the front of the computer. With explanation and practice. Recorded on 18th May 2010 in Vienna, Austria.
How to educate the children?
18:25 - 19:28 (63 min)

A spiritual discourse on education, habits, health, and yoga.
"Habit is the second nature of man."
"The guru converts his disciple into the guru. That's it. That's the difference."
Swami Maheshwarananda reflects on a lecture about educating children, using personal anecdotes to discuss the role of discipline, society, and fear in shaping youth. He expands into broader themes of health, criticizing modern habits and diseases while advocating for yoga and natural living as paths to long, happy life. The talk weaves together teachings on karma, the guru-disciple relationship, and practical wisdom.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
A Guru gives everything that we need
19:35 - 20:36 (61 min)

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. The story of Krishna and Vidura's wife. Explanation and sing of bhajan Prabhu Prema Bina Nahi Ave. Strilky Ashram is a heaven on earth. We should know what Guru really means. Our biggest problems are our ego and jealousy. The real Guru mantra can liberate our minds. Our yoga name helps us to go towards our aims. We have to do seva (selfless service) in order to get the blessing. Miracles can happen to each of us. Karma is happening to every country. Yoga has become an industry in the world. There are some institutes which want to control yoga and ayurveda also. It should create a universal benchmark for yoga and ayurveda. In Britain, many people can legally use yoga and ayurveda as medicine. Bhajan explanation and singing Prabhu Mere Avaguna Chita Na Caro.
Quality of yoga is missing
20:40 - 21:40 (60 min)

A morning satsang on the purpose of human life and authentic spiritual practice.
"Human life is rare. It is the last milestone for divine realization or becoming one with God."
"Yoga practice is good for our health, but then we should do the system scientifically. Never torture your body, never force your body."
The lecturer addresses a global audience, contrasting superficial modern yoga with the deep, enduring practice of true tapasyā (austerity). He discusses the rarity of human birth, the cycle of karma, and the need to cultivate qualities that lead to light, using examples from scripture, anecdotes of ancient sādhus, and everyday situations to illustrate the principles of endurance, forgiveness, and connecting to cosmic energy.
Filming location: USA
The Eternal Resonance of Sacred Sound
21:45 - 22:44 (59 min)

A satsang discourse on the eternal nature of sacred sound and spiritual lineage.
"Even if someone died a thousand years ago, or five thousand years, or more than that, he or she who wrote this or sang that song, that person is still alive here."
"All they have eaten the cream... But they did not eat the cow. Milk the cow and take the butter."
The speaker explores the ancient origins of the Vedas and yoga, challenging the notion they are only 5,000 years old. Using the story of Dhruva becoming the Pole Star, he illustrates eternal divine justice and the lasting resonance of a true name or sound. He emphasizes the importance of honoring the original authors of bhajans and scriptures, recounting a story where his Guruji advised a disciple to find fresh inspiration from the eternal source, like milking a cow for new butter. The talk concludes with the singing of bhajans.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Mantra and Guru
22:50 - 23:43 (53 min)

An evening satsang on spiritual practice, the role of the guru, and a morning prayer ritual.
"Early morning is called Brahmamuhūrta... it is said that one of the best nectars is in that time."
"Don't change your gurus. If you are changing, then you will not achieve anything."
Swami Maheshwarananda addresses a global audience, discussing the universal human search for meaning amidst modern confusion. He outlines an ideal morning routine of purification, prayer, and light, and explains the hierarchical concept of the guru, from parents and teachers to one's irreplaceable spiritual master. He concludes by teaching and explaining the lyrics of a devotional Āratī song.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
You are the helper of everyone
23:50 - 0:43 (53 min)

A spiritual discourse on the meaning and practice of a specific mantra.
"Oṃ, the Uncreated Body. It is not referring to the physical body. It is pointing to the body of Consciousness, the body of Awareness, the body of Being."
"When we chant this mantra, we are not invoking something outside of ourselves. We are recognising and affirming our true nature."
A teacher provides a detailed commentary on the mantra "Oṃ Aki Rāchanā Śarīra," explaining its meaning as a pointer to the eternal, unchanging Self or Awareness beyond the physical form. He instructs listeners on how to chant it as a practice of self-recognition and disidentification from the body-mind, describing it as the subjective space of pure knowing.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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