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A guided yoga practice session for Level 2 of the Yoga in Daily Life system. "The difference between the first level and the second level is significant. In the second level, we engage with the real āsanas." "The breathing can guide you very deep inside towards your inner self." An instructor leads a comprehensive session at the ashram, beginning with deep relaxation and the full yoga breath before progressing through several Level 2 āsanas such as Śaśāṅkāsana and Meru Ākaraṇa Āsana. The practice emphasizes precise movement linked to breath, detailed relaxation techniques, and concludes with prāṇāyāma and OṂ chanting. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A satsang discourse on prāṇa, diet, and Haṭha Yoga practices. "Prāṇāyāma means 'āyāma'—exercise or regulation. Like āsanas are yoga Vyāyāma (yogic exercise), this Vyāyāma is for every joint, muscle, ligament, and tissue in the body." "Haṭha Yoga is a most powerful technique. It is said even God adores the Haṭha Yogī. But a Haṭha Yogī has no moha (attachment), no desires, no rāga and dveṣa." The lecturer continues teachings on prāṇa, explaining the three parts of prāṇāyāma and warning against premature practice of breath retention. He links prāṇa to nourishment, advocating for fresh, sattvic food and criticizing alcohol, old food, and cheese. He outlines the six techniques of Haṭha Yoga—Netī, Dhautī, Bastī, Naulī, Trāṭak, and Kapālabhātī—describing their benefits and promoting group practice. The talk distinguishes between physical preparation and the ultimate goal of yoga, concluding with the importance of the Guru's grace in attaining liberation. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Public lecture about Anahat chakra in Zagreb Croatia in April 2007.

A lecture on the chakra system and spiritual purification. "The human birth and human body possess very special abilities and a most powerful tool: the intellect. Through our intellect, we can discover all our hidden powers." "Before we awake or open the chapter of the chakra... [there are] three negative points to address... mala, vikṣepa, and āvaraṇa." Swami Paramananda leads an evening satsang from the Yoga and Life Ashram, continuing a series on the chakras. He explains the human body's subtle anatomy, including the 72,000 nerves and the three primary nāḍīs (Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā). The core teaching focuses on the three obstacles to spiritual awakening: impurities (mala), mental disturbances (vikṣepa), and the veil of ignorance (āvaraṇa). He details methods for purification through Haṭha Yoga techniques, control of the senses, and satsang, weaving in stories and analogies about the mind, karma, and the goal of liberation beyond the cycle of birth and death. Filming location: New York, USA

Morning lecture from the weekend seminar in Vienna, Austria with translation in English.

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Swami premanand talks about the special blessing of being together with Gurudeva at Vep. Explaining the significance of the Jadani Ashram. The Jadan Ashram is the embodiment of Gurudeva's plan, the Master's playground. Everyone who comes here will find their way. The practice of Bhramari pranayam.

Swamiji in Sliac.

A spiritual discourse on the soul's journey, karma, and the five sheaths of being. "When this all went back to the astral world, it was not easy... All the time in the astral world, the certain situation of the karma, the destiny, is going on." "God has given the humans that 'I give you the freedom. Now I liberate you.' But there is a 'but.' Whatever you will do again, you have to face the karma." A spiritual teacher delivers a satsang, explaining the cycle of birth, death, and karma across the astral and mortal worlds. He uses parables, like walking through a coal mine, to illustrate the challenges of human life and the consequences of action. The talk introduces the first two of the five kośas (sheaths), focusing on the physical (annamaya) and energy (prāṇamaya) bodies, emphasizing proper nourishment and life force. Filming location: Alexandria, USA

A spiritual discourse on the five sheaths (kośas) and the purification of the physical body. "Jaisā khāyegā anna, vaisā rahegā mana. (As is the food you eat, so will be your mind.)" "Hinduism is based on non-violence, Ahiṃsā. The statement 'Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma' was spoken by Pitā Mahābhīṣma after the Mahābhārata battle." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) leads a satsang focusing on the annamaya kośa, the food sheath. He explains how diet influences the mind through the three guṇas (qualities), stressing the importance of sāttvic food and the principle of non-violence. He shares a cautionary tale of a sādhu whose mind was corrupted after unknowingly eating food provided by a thief, illustrating the spiritual impact of nourishment. The discourse also touches on cultural preservation, meditation practices, and concludes with a bhajan. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A lecture on the nature of the mind, subconscious impressions, and yogic philosophy. "Our senses are mostly connected to and work with the consciousness, the awakened state." "The mind is that principle which functions between the conscious and subconscious, pendling up and down." The teacher provides a detailed explanation of how sensory impressions become stored desires in the subconscious, using the analogy of an unfulfilled ice cream craving manifesting in a dream. He describes the mind as a pendulum between conscious and subconscious levels, warning against blocking mental energy and instead advocating for directing it through self-discipline. The talk expands into the relationship between emotion, intellect, consciousness, and the nadis (Ida, Pingala, Sushumna), linking psychological concepts to the chakra system and the dormant energy of kundalini. Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

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

A biographical tribute to the life and legacy of Hindu saint Paramahaṁsa Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandajī. "My eyes filled with tears, and I fell to my knees. I knew I had found the everlasting light of my life. I was home at last." "All humans belong to one religion, and that is humanity... ahiṃsā paramo dharma: non-violence is the highest religion." The narrative chronicles the spiritual journey of Swami Madhavānandaji, from his childhood in Rajasthan and transformative meeting with his guru, Bhagavān Śrīdīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, to his life of devotion, teaching, and global service. It details his initiation, his work establishing ashrams, and his teachings on non-dualism and universal love, culminating in his Mahāsamādhi in 2003 and the continuation of his lineage through his disciple, Swami Māheśvarānandajī. Filming location: Rajasthan, India; Kathu Ashram, India; Bola Guda Ashram, India; Nepal

A spiritual discourse on prāṇāyāma and the interconnectedness of life, addressing modern pollution. "To pollute the earth is a sin. It means you pollute Mother Earth." "The most dangerous pollution is in the human mind. And that mind is so polluted, and of course, everyone is proud of that—how much my mind is polluted." Swami Madhavan Ji delivers an evening talk, beginning with the science of breath (Pūrak, Rechak, Kumbhak) and the sacredness of Sanskrit. He expands the theme to describe a profound chain of pollution: of the Earth, our physical bodies through toxins, and finally our minds through negative thoughts. He presents yoga and prāṇāyāma as the essential science to purify these layers, explaining how breathwork balances the Ida and Pingala nadis and burns away karmic impurities, ultimately leading to unity with Brahman. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A satsang discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā. "Gu means darkness, and ru means light. When the darkness disappears, the light appears." "Gurudev is the jewel of the Parāś, and the disciple is the iron. When the disciple comes to the Gurudev, he changes from iron into gold." A speaker explains the cosmic and spiritual importance of Guru Pūrṇimā, describing the Guru as the highest principle and the day as the start of the spiritual year. He discusses the Guru's role in transforming the disciple, shares devotional poetry and bhajans about longing for the master, and uses the analogy of a farmer's harvest to describe how devotees should present their spiritual progress. The talk concludes with blessings for the congregation's spiritual practice. Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A spiritual discourse on Kundalini, chakras, and the guidance of a master. "A mantra is like a torchlight to walk through the darkness. A mantra purifies our karma and develops a positive destiny." "Tons of theory are nothing compared with a grain of practice. So the yoga and the master should have that practical path, practical experiences that can lead us." Swami continues teaching about Kundalini awakening, chakras, and spiritual practice. He contrasts intellectual knowledge with the guidance of a realized master, discusses the three gunas and Ayurvedic principles, and uses the symbol of the lotus to illustrate spiritual detachment. The session includes an explanation of a nerve chart and concludes with a focus on the Muladhara chakra. Filming location: USA

A spiritual discourse on meditation, self-inquiry, and navigating modern life. "Your consciousness is a peaceful, beautiful lake. And suddenly, some thought comes in your mind. Bang!" "Meditation will give us the strength, so meditation is the way. Meditation is asking." The speaker guides listeners through the challenges of calming the mind's fluctuations (citta-vṛtti) in the modern world. He contrasts theoretical spiritual knowledge with practical reality, emphasizing the need for devotion, a spiritual guide, and self-inquiry focused on correcting one's behavior. The talk covers accepting natural law, digesting life's difficult truths, and the ultimate goal of realizing the fearless, immortal Self. Filming location: Sydney, Australia

A teaching on the practice of Mānasik Pūjā, or mental worship. "The Iṣṭadevatā is the personal God, and we choose the Iṣṭadevatā according to our feeling, according to our heart, where it goes." "So the Mānasik Pūjā is said to be higher than the external Pūjā. God doesn’t need our worship. We need Him to accept our offerings." The speaker explains the concept and procedure of mental worship directed towards one's chosen deity (Iṣṭadevatā), such as a guru. The teaching, delivered in English and Czech, details how to perform this internal ritual using imagination, from inviting the deity to offering symbolic items like the five nectars (pañcāmṛta), flowers, and a coconut representing the ego. The purpose is to purify the mind, feel closeness to God, and prepare for meditation, concluding with an āratī ceremony and salutations. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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

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.

A spiritual lecture on Kuṇḍalinī, chakras, and the purpose of human life. "Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul. Yoga without spirituality is like a body without a soul." "Chakra is that which is purifying our body, mind, and consciousness. Chakra has to be purified through practice of mantra, prayers, or some yogic kriyās. Then the kuṇḍalinī will awake." The teacher continues a multi-day seminar, delving into the nature of human consciousness through the lens of Kuṇḍalinī energy and the chakra system. He explains the five layers of the body (kośas), the persistence of karma using an analogy of salt in water, and the symbolism of the Mūlādhāra chakra—its red color, lotus imagery, and four petals representing the four aims of life: dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa. The discourse expands into themes of universal love, friendship, and living in the world with detachment, like a lotus in water. Filming location: Australia

A satsang featuring a discourse by scholar Śrī Gulābjī Kothārī on spiritual life and householder duties. "Today is a very auspicious day, a holy day, a divine day, a day full of colour and happiness." "The basic aim of life is... everybody should prosper and have a good life. But once it is over at 50, you are moving towards the society, then you move towards... the path has changed to enlightenment." Swami Maheshvarananda introduces the visiting scholar Śrī Gulābjī Kothārī to the ashram gathering. Gulābjī delivers an extensive talk on integrating spiritual practice with worldly life, framing existence within the Vedic puruṣārthas (dharma, artha, kāma, mokṣa). He explains the journey of the soul, the importance of living in the present, and details a cosmology where food (annam) and the elements (Agni and Soma) link human life to the universe. A significant portion addresses the dynamics of married life (Gṛhasthāśrama), described as a 25-year period where complementary masculine and feminine principles unite for creation and spiritual growth. The session concludes with a question-and-answer segment where Gulābjī and Swamiji discuss challenges to family life in the modern West, emphasizing traditional gender roles. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Public lecture about Anahat chakra in Zagreb Croatia in April 2007.