The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within
A discourse on the classical definition and power of Haṭha Yoga.
"A Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules."
"The Haṭha Yogī is above every other yogī, if you understand. But of course, this is not merely doing Netī and having water come out; the Haṭha Yogī is doing sādhanā."
Swami Ji explains the profound discipline of Haṭha Yoga, distinguishing it from the common Western reduction to mere postures. He narrates a story where even Lord Śiva cannot impose a boon on a renounced Haṭha Yogī, illustrating the yogī's supreme willpower. The talk details the six purification techniques (ṣaṭkarma) and clarifies that Haṭha Yoga's true aim is to purify the nāḍīs (energy channels) to awaken Kuṇḍalinī and achieve samādhi.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within
A discourse on the classical definition and power of Haṭha Yoga.
"A Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules."
"The Haṭha Yogī is above every other yogī, if you understand. But of course, this is not merely doing Netī and having water come out; the Haṭha Yogī is doing sādhanā."
Swami Ji explains the profound discipline of Haṭha Yoga, distinguishing it from the common Western reduction to mere postures. He narrates a story where even Lord Śiva cannot impose a boon on a renounced Haṭha Yogī, illustrating the yogī's supreme willpower. The talk details the six purification techniques (ṣaṭkarma) and clarifies that Haṭha Yoga's true aim is to purify the nāḍīs (energy channels) to awaken Kuṇḍalinī and achieve samādhi.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Blessing for Martin
A speech celebrating the opening of a new Yoga in Daily Life āśram.
"Today is so beautiful. You did everything, good work, very good work. Congratulations."
"Yoga is a science of the human being. Yoga is very ancient, and it is given to humans to lead a healthy, happy, spiritual life."
A representative opens the event by thanking all who worked on the project, sharing a parable about a cave of diamonds to illustrate the value of participation. Viśvagurujī then addresses the gathering, expressing gratitude for the community's effort in establishing the spiritual center. He speaks on the universal benefits of yoga for holistic health, the importance of spiritual roots and masters, and the need for compassionate, non-dogmatic teaching.
Filming location: Slovakia
Pride is an ego trap
Lecture from Vep, Hungary, 2001
Practical guide to meditation (4/11)
Morning satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 15th, Feburary 2009.
