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What does Sanatana Dharma mean?
0:55 - 1:46 (51 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Lecture about Sanatana Dharma. by Acaryaji. Simple and clear explanation of many expressions and processes connecting to Sanatana Dharma and to the Hindu philosophy. Chanting mantras by one of Vishwagurujis youngest Indian followers. Swami Madhuram speaks about consciousness and how to realize atma in us and how he became sanatani. Swami Premanand speaks about the deep meaning of Divali. Bhajan singing.
Support the flame of life within you
1:50 - 2:37 (47 min)

A spiritual discourse on the inner fire of tapasyā (austerity) and renunciation.
"God has given this human life with many good things, as well as past negatives, unpleasantness, sorrows, and attachments. Now, every one of us would like very much to become holy. But how many minutes, hours, or days do we give to tapasyā before we give up?"
"Tapasyā is a fire which burns all negative qualities; everything burns. Fire is one of the best elements which purifies everything."
The lecturer addresses a webcast from the Alagpuriji Siddhapitha, reflecting on the nature of true renunciation (vairagya) and spiritual practice. He explains that all positive and negative qualities originate within the self, and emphasizes that sustained tapasyā—the inner fire of austerity—is needed to purify consciousness and burn away attachments. He shares anecdotes about the severe tapasyā of his Guru, Sri Sri Madhavanandaji, in the deserts of Rajasthan, which sanctified the land and led to the establishment of a Shiva temple. The talk concludes with an invitation to a ten-day inauguration festival at the temple in Jadan.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Kriya and Kundalini
2:45 - 3:31 (46 min)

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
In the service of Life
3:35 - 4:19 (44 min)

India, Summer 2005. Report about the Swamijis activities.
You are like bees
4:25 - 5:07 (42 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky, Czech Republic. There are many Gurus and many more disciples in the world. We are not our body, we are Atma. Never be negative with anyone. Bhajan is like honey coming from our throat. I bless you and work for you. The corona will pass away sooner or later. We are all like bees. Singing Bhajans.
How did Yoga in Daily Life begin in Europe?
5:15 - 5:57 (42 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. When Vishwaguruji in his young age first time arrived in Europe very few people heard about yoga and many people ate meat. At that time Vishwaguruji went back to India. But some Austrian people invite him again to come to Europe. The story of Vishwaguruji's first visit tö Czechoslovakia. Many Czech people are with Vishwaguruji from that time till now. The story of a grandmother in Czechoslovakia who didn't want that her grandchild becomes a vegetarian. Satsang bhajans and prayer were also very new for people at that time. We have to take care of our family. At that time people prayed before eating but now they do not.
You and me are one
6:05 - 6:44 (39 min)

A spiritual discourse on the nature of life, death, and authentic practice.
"Life is everywhere. Then there are the flying creatures... They are happy, or they think, 'We are all right, we are good.'"
"It is said that if they burn the body completely, everything that is there, then they are going far... all is going, life."
The speaker shares a series of contemplations and personal anecdotes, including a story about a mother figure (Mātājī) in Vienna and a nighttime encounter with a spiritual presence resembling his Guru. He discusses the pervasiveness of life, the process of death and cremation, and uses the metaphor of a drop merging into the ocean to describe spiritual unity. The talk concludes with a critique of modern yoga practices focused on money rather than genuine inner realization.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
About the thousand names of Vishnu
6:50 - 7:20 (30 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria.
Strengthening the fire
7:25 - 7:55 (30 min)

An instructional session on Agni Sāra Kriyā, a yogic practice for health.
"Blood pressure and diabetes are the best of friends. When diabetes arrives, blood pressure accompanies it."
"Agni Sāra Kriyā awakens a fire within your body that burns all excess fat and unnecessary matter."
A teacher explains the philosophy and health benefits of the digestive fire (jāṭharāgni) and Agni Sāra Kriyā, relating it to conditions like diabetes and memory. He details the proper fasting conditions, precautions, and the practice's effects on organs and fat. The session includes a live demonstration by a student named Madhuram, showing the correct posture and breathing technique for the Kriyā.
Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand
Sakar and nirakar
8:00 - 8:29 (29 min)

A satsang discourse blending spiritual teachings with a story from the Ramayana.
"This consciousness is unbroken; it is everywhere. There is absolutely no place where it is not."
"I took you over Gaṅgā. So you take me over this ocean of suffering."
A speaker addresses a retreat gathering, first paying homage to the all-pervading consciousness and the Guru. He shares the story of a clever ferryman who, recognizing Lord Rama's divinity, bargains to wash his feet for passage and then asks Rama to ferry him across the ocean of suffering. The talk meanders into themes of form (Sākāra) and formlessness (Nirakāra), using the analogy of a flame and leaves in the wind, and concludes with well-wishes and observations on modern life.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
How do we practice Bhramari?
8:35 - 8:54 (19 min)

A teaching session on breathwork and the Brahmari technique.
"You are very good persons, and you must practice every day." "You should do only three practices: on the chest, on the heart, in the navel, and then Brahmari."
A spiritual teacher instructs a group on daily breathing practices, using the analogy of a varied meal to explain the need for different techniques. He outlines a sequence focusing on the heart and navel, details methods of inhalation and exhalation through the nose and mouth, and gives specific guidance on practicing the Brahmari sound. The talk includes practical warnings about social settings and concludes with an encouragement to practice at home.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
A Warm Welcome and the Three Books
9:00 - 9:08 (8 min)

A welcome address and discourse upon a spiritual teacher's return.
"You only have to look in those three books. Everything is explained there."
"When the Guru's kṛpā is upon you, you have nothing to worry about."
A devotee offers a warm welcome to Swāmījī upon his arrival at the airport after a long journey. The speaker emphasizes that all spiritual guidance is contained within three key books: a yoga book, a chakra book, and the Līlā Amṛt. Following this, another speaker chants a Maṅgalācaraṇ, explains its meaning as a salutation to the guru lineage from Sadāśiva to their current Gurudev, and expresses gratitude for the blessing of being in the Guru's service.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
You and me are one
9:15 - 9:54 (39 min)

A spiritual discourse on the nature of life, death, and authentic practice.
"Life is everywhere. Then there are the flying creatures... They are happy, or they think, 'We are all right, we are good.'"
"It is said that if they burn the body completely, everything that is there, then they are going far... all is going, life."
The speaker shares a series of contemplations and personal anecdotes, including a story about a mother figure (Mātājī) in Vienna and a nighttime encounter with a spiritual presence resembling his Guru. He discusses the pervasiveness of life, the process of death and cremation, and uses the metaphor of a drop merging into the ocean to describe spiritual unity. The talk concludes with a critique of modern yoga practices focused on money rather than genuine inner realization.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The fourth Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music (3/4)
10:00 - 11:13 (73 min)

Welcome to The Fourth Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music this time organized in Murska Sobota, Slovenia.
Guru leads the disciple to liberation
10:00 - 10:53 (53 min)

A spiritual discourse on the essential role of the Guru and principles of parenting.
"Guru sā binā kārya nahīṁ sare, koṭi upāya kare, koī chāhe, na bhava-sindhu tare. (Without the Guru, no work is accomplished; one may make millions of efforts, but one cannot cross the ocean of worldly existence.)"
"Sooner or later, they all will come to the Supreme Cosmic. And it can also happen that someone will fall down. That is very important for us to know, so that we do not do bad things."
The lecturer begins by singing a hymn on the indispensability of the Guru for spiritual crossing. He narrates a parable of a cruel man, illustrating how a Guru's grace can redeem a soul across lifetimes, leading to eventual liberation for all beings. The discourse then shifts to address parents, offering guidance on raising children with love, mindful education, proper habits, and the avoidance of negative influences, emphasizing parental responsibility and respect.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The path of happiness
11:00 - 11:53 (53 min)

A spiritual discourse on the two paths of upliftment and downfall, using parables and teachings.
"According to spirituality, and for a yogi, the counting of years does not matter. Counting time is created by the human brain. There is no time; it is beyond."
"You have in your hands only two paths... Utthāna, development, developing everything, achievement, until self-realization."
The lecturer addresses practitioners, explaining the concepts of uthāna (ascent) and patan (descent). He emphasizes that ultimate happiness and self-realization must come from within, not from others. To illustrate the power of destiny (karma) and the influence of company (satsaṅg or kuśaṅg), he narrates the story of Oedipus and a tale involving Ravana and a personified destiny. He concludes that while destiny is powerful, it can be influenced by inner work and the grace of a true Guru.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
The Fourth Sri Swami Maheshwaranands Festival of Spiritual Music (4/4)
11:00 - 12:10 (70 min)

Welcome to The fourth Sri Swami Maheshwaranand Festival of Spiritual Music this time organized in Murska Sobota, Slovenia.
The Light of Life and the Path to Liberation
12:00 - 12:53 (53 min)

An evening satsang on the purpose of human life and the path to spiritual liberation.
"Everything in this world is possible easily, but it is rare to come to satsaṅg or spiritual activities."
"Spirituality is purity, clarity, pure consciousness, pure mind, pure thoughts, pure behaviors. Purity is very important."
The lecturer addresses an audience, welcoming them as fortunate souls in the Kali Yuga. He explores the unique value of human birth, urging self-inquiry and the cultivation of divine qualities like love and tolerance over mere intellectual knowledge. He discusses overcoming unhealthy dependencies, the nature of true love, and the ultimate goal of realizing the divine consciousness within, touching on concepts of karma, chakras, and non-duality.
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
The Light Of The Wisdom
13:00 - 13:58 (58 min)

A Christmas satsang reflecting on the spiritual meaning of Jesus's birth and the inner light.
"Life is a struggle; life is a journey, not a destination, and the fruits of your being in this world will not be acknowledged during your life, but at the end of your life."
"If you want your light to burn... then you have to be careful about the light. You have to make sure that it doesn't go out... And this breath means your negative qualities."
The lecturer addresses the community on Christmas, drawing parallels between Diwali and Christmas as festivals of light. He reflects on the hardships of Mother Mary and the life of Jesus, using the metaphor of a fragile lamp to illustrate how negative qualities can extinguish one's inner spiritual light. The talk emphasizes the struggle of divine incarnations, the importance of preserving inner wisdom, and the need for mercy and forgiveness.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
About the thousand names of Vishnu
14:05 - 14:35 (30 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria.
Kriya and Kundalini
14:40 - 15:26 (46 min)

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
Bhajan singing from Jadan Ashram
15:30 - 16:05 (35 min)

Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Singing bhajans.
Bhajan Singing from Jadan
16:10 - 17:20 (70 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Bhajans with Swami Gajanandji
17:25 - 18:04 (39 min)

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Bhajans from Poprad
18:10 - 18:54 (44 min)

Bhajans from Tatra Hotel, Poprad, Slovakia.
Experiences of bhaktas about Vishwaguruji
19:00 - 20:09 (69 min)

Morning satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. "Yesterday, the topic was karma yoga, and I realized that for me, this has been the main form of yoga for the past twenty years. It is a very practical way to submit ourselves to the Supreme. Swamiji and his successor, Swami Avatarpuriji, are the way for us. " "Holi Guruji always said: One in all and all in one. For me, the starting point was a book about the relationship between the Master and his disciple. Then a strong desire arose in me to find an original, genuine Indian Guru. The next day, I saw a poster at the university announcing a lecture by an original, genuine Indian Guru." "I went to the next seminar every time. At the second seminar, I asked Swami ten questions, and he gave me the task of establishing a yoga center." Swami Avatarpuri leads the mansik puja to Gurudeva. Swami Avatarpuri leads the mansik puja to Gurudeva.
We should be worthy to be a human
20:15 - 21:19 (64 min)

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. God gave spirituality to humans. There is God in the water, earth, air and food also. All creatures got their life from God. The story of Buddha, who dedicated his life to God. The story of a young Indian princess who wants to continue her father's spiritual work. We are like a God but unfortunately, we have lost our way. God gave us much beauty but now we use much makeup. We should know and respect the value of life. There are some people in the world who tortured cats and dogs. But the cat and dog can reborn as a human and vice versa. There are also many very good people in the world. In prayer, we go to God. Be always humble and peaceful. Nowadays many foods are not healthy, some are not even edible.
Meditation can help us
21:25 - 22:50 (85 min)

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.
Disciples remembrances and stories about Gurudev
22:55 - 23:53 (58 min)

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
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