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India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.

A morning satsang on devotion, grace, and personal spiritual experiences. "For Gurudeva also, we do not need to present a golden chariot and such things. He is one of the most simple, natural persons." "He works on bhāva. Bhāva means feelings. It is very similar with Gurudeva. He works on feelings." Swami Avatarpuri opens the session by discussing the simplicity of devotion, using the example of Lord Shiva's grace toward a sincere, unlearned forest dweller. He announces a daily Shiva Abhisheka ritual for the seminar. Several disciples then share personal stories of meeting their Guru, receiving mantra initiation, and learning through karma yoga and subtle guidance, all emphasizing the transformative power of the Guru's grace and the importance of heartfelt intention (bhāva). Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An evening satsang discourse on dharma, grace, and spiritual practice. "Dharma rakṣati rakṣitaḥ. He who protects dharma, dharma protects him." "The Guru will show us the right path... But we need to do the effort." The lecturer leads a satsang exploring the nature of dharma and the four blessings (kṛpā) essential for spiritual progress: divine grace, scripture, the Guru, and one's own initiative. He weaves in teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā, stories from the Mahābhārata, and practical advice for students, emphasizing the necessity of the Guru's guidance and the disciple's personal effort to follow the righteous path and achieve liberation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. We always worry about death. Death is a universal law. Our mind is always restless. We can train it by mantra. Manas is the storehouse of memories. Yogis are not attached to things. Only the bond between the disciple and the Guru is permanent. The story of a man who planned that when Yama came, he would hide somewhere. We should meditate always not only when we are in trouble. We should remember God every day, at least a little bit. Unfortunately present Indian generation is beginning to forget their roots. Birth and death come and go, but remember the name of God.

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Atma is immortal. The story of Naciketa and Yanaraj. Yamaraj tells Nacikata the nature of the Atman. Gurudev forms us like a smith forms the iron into a beautiful shape. But we need patience. Gurudev helps us attain liberation. A story of a man who didn’t want to go with his Guru. If we solve one problem the same time we create two other. Only surrender to Gurudev can really solve our problems.

A spiritual discourse on Kuṇḍalinī, Śakti, and the foundational rites for spiritual practice. "Kuṇḍalinī is the energy in our body. Kuṇḍalinī is a kind of consciousness which has clarity, and it leads the aspirant to the highest level of consciousness." "Your Kriya Yoga will be successful. At that time, your Kuṇḍalinī will be pure, and it will awaken. Otherwise... they remain only a fairy tale." Following a children's performance, Swami Ji delivers a morning satsang exploring the nature of Kuṇḍalinī energy and its connection to Kriyā Yoga. He explains that successful spiritual awakening depends on fulfilling one's ancestral obligations through the sixteen Vedic saṃskāras (rites of passage), detailing ceremonies like ear piercing (Karṇa Vedha) and the funeral rites (Antyeṣṭi, Kapāla Kriyā). He emphasizes that unfulfilled duties to ancestors can obstruct one's practice and family harmony, and invites attendees to participate in upcoming ceremonies to liberate these ancestral souls. Filming location: San Francisco, USA

A morning satsang discourse on the significance of Śrāvaṇa month and the power of devotion. "Bhole Bābā is bholā because he is innocent. You can offer him anything, and he accepts." "It does not matter how we do it, but with which bhāva, with which feelings, we are doing it." Swami Veda narrates the story of Lord Śiva drinking the poison to become Nīlakaṇṭha, explaining the symbolism of ritual offerings. He then tells a parable of a devoted boy named Jayaprakāś who performs a flawed but heartfelt abhiṣeka with spoiled milk and pickle water, illustrating that pure intention (bhāva) is more important than ritual perfection. The talk emphasizes that any action done with love and pure feeling becomes fruitful. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Yoga retreat with MM Swami Jasraj Puri and Swami Gajanand, Iz, Croatia

A satsang discourse on the foundational principles of yoga and spiritual life. "Our spiritual growth is like climbing a mountain. It is hard; there are many steps going upwards." "You cannot just directly start from the top... it is a gradual process." The lecturer leads an evening talk, using the analogy of building a house to explain the sequential, foundational importance of the yamas and niyamas in Ashtanga Yoga. He expands on themes of patience, gratitude, managing expectations, and surrendering inner conflicts to progress on the path, emphasizing the preciousness of human life and the disciple's connection to the guru parampara. The session includes personal anecdotes, audience interaction, and concludes with traditional chants and a peace invocation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A satsang on the regenerative power of collective spiritual practice and the concept of Kāya Kalpa. "This Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna has a regenerating function for our energy and our spirituality. It is like Kāya Kalpa." "Kāya Kalpa means that you are like a newborn. Your hair will be its original color from birth... all the systems are very healthy and very good." The lecturer explains the benefits of group spiritual practice (anuṣṭhāna), describing it as a mutual exchange of energy that prevents the loneliness and difficulty of solitary practice. He expands the theme into a discourse on Kāya Kalpa, or bodily regeneration, linking it to diet, natural living, and purification through practices like prānāyāma. He offers specific, Āyurveda-inspired advice on ghee, sugar, and oral hygiene, while cautioning against meat and processed foods, using anecdotes about cows and disciples to illustrate his points. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Kaliash Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajans on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi.

A satsang discourse weaving Upanishadic teachings with personal reflection on a spiritual name. "The father explained that everything in the space comes from one cause. That cause is Brahma, or the Absolute." "Gaṇeśa is the lord of these elements... What does it mean if someone is ruling over the elements? It means he is able to control, to balance, to harmonize all the elements." Following opening prayers, the speaker narrates the Upanishadic story of a father teaching his son Śvetaketu the Mahāvākya "Tat Tvam Asi" (You are That), using analogies of clay, seeds, salt in water, and rivers in the ocean to illustrate the all-pervading Brahma. The discourse then shifts to a personal exploration of the speaker's name, Gajanant (Gaṇeśa), explaining its symbolism through Purāṇic stories, its role in bhajans as an invocation of the guru, and finally, its deepest meaning as the yogic principle that harmonizes the elements. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A spiritual discourse on meditation and the paths of worldly engagement and inward withdrawal. "You try to meditate, you sit and repeat mantras, but the vṛttis—various kinds of mental modifications—persist." "Nivṛtti means setting aside all obligations: physical, mental, social, political, spiritual—everything. Now you are only with your Self. That is meditation." The lecturer leads a satsang, analyzing the obstacles to deep meditation. He explains the concepts of pravṛtti (extroverted engagement) and nivṛtti (inward withdrawal), emphasizing the need to control mental modifications (vṛttis) and purify oneself of impurities (mala) to achieve authentic self-inquiry. He critiques superficial prayer and incompetent teaching, urging sincere practice and surrender. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Lecture by Swamiji from Cakovec, Croatia, September 2000

A discourse analyzing the devotional hymn "The Slave of the Beloved," exploring the meaning of its verses and the state of total spiritual surrender. "The 'dās' meaning servant. But the deeper meaning is truly 'slave'... A servant has a contract, set working hours, a salary, and free time. A slave has none of that." "Please remove my doubts, my confusion, and my karmas... You are the sign showing the path to the truth, to the reality of God." The speaker provides a line-by-line interpretation of the hymn's Sanskrit and Hindi verses, explaining key concepts like total surrender (dās), divine radiance (Nūr), and the guru's role as a guide. Themes include overcoming duality, the indescribable nature of the divine, and the liberating power of mantra repetition and devotion. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Webcast of Swamijis lecture about Meditation from Bratislava, Slovakia on 15th Feburary 2009.

Welcome to the 2nd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music from YIDL Ashram in Villach, Austria.

The 2nd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival from Villach, Austria.

An evening satsang discourse on dharma, grace, and spiritual practice. "Dharma rakṣati rakṣitaḥ. He who protects dharma, dharma protects him." "The Guru will show us the right path... But we need to do the effort." The lecturer leads a satsang exploring the nature of dharma and the four blessings (kṛpā) essential for spiritual progress: divine grace, scripture, the Guru, and one's own initiative. He weaves in teachings from the Bhagavad Gītā, stories from the Mahābhārata, and practical advice for students, emphasizing the necessity of the Guru's guidance and the disciple's personal effort to follow the righteous path and achieve liberation. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Yoga retreat with MM Swami Jasraj Puri and Swami Gajanand, Iz, Croatia

A spiritual discourse on the origins and essence of yoga. "Yoga is beyond any religion. Yoga is not a part of religion, but all religion is a part of yoga." "Yoga is that science of body, mind, and soul. Keep the harmony between body, mind, and soul." Swami Avatarpuri Ji gives an introductory talk at a temple, offering a glimpse into yoga's cosmic beginnings. He describes the primordial state of endless space (śūnyākāśa) and consciousness, the emergence of divine energy (yoga), and the manifestation of creation through sound and light. He explains the human role within the 8.4 million life forms, the law of karma, and presents yoga as a practical science for harmonizing body, mind, and soul to realize the divine self. Filming location: New York, USA

Public lecture with Vishwaguruji from Poprad, Slovakia. Why don’t we have time? Why are we suffering from stress? And even more if we have more money? If we would practice yoga three hours a day we would have happy life. Meditation can help us. Vishwaguruji gives a short and practical insight into the system of Yoga in Daily Life.