Practice makes perfect and healthy
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Summer Yoga Camp in Vep, Hungary. Practice makes perfect. Yoga means and begins with discipline. There are many people suffering from illnesses. Focusing on the target is the main point in archery. Vishwaguruji explains the strory of the Eklavya and Arjuna to illustrate what it means to practice.
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The Nature of Attachment, the Curse of Knowledge, and the Immortal Parrot
A spiritual discourse exploring attachment, divine knowledge, and a mythological story about immortality.
"Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love. Our love for our dear ones, parents, ancestors, sisters, brothers, friends, animals, house pets, even our car."
"Therefore, moha. Moha means ignorance, and moha means attachment."
The speaker delivers an evening satsang, weaving together philosophical teachings on attachment (moha) with the story of Shiva, Parvati, and the quest for immortal wisdom. He explains how attachment leads to suffering, illustrating this with the tale of Sati's self-immolation and Shiva's grief. The narrative then focuses on Parvati's insistence that Shiva teach her the secret of immortality, a secret that is accidentally overheard by a clever parrot, leading to the birth of the sage Shukadeva. The talk emphasizes the challenges of spiritual practice and the need for a true Guru.
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Master should have equal vision
A discourse on a guru's non-discriminatory teaching methods, using a parable from the Mahabharata.
"If yoga is in your blood, then yoga is in your blood. It means it is a home tradition, a home culture."
"Masters have equal vision and no differences. If there are differences, then they are not masters."
In response to a question about teaching Indians versus Europeans differently, the speaker explains that while foundational knowledge is the same, the method must suit the student's cultural background, like learning to cook at home versus from scratch. He then narrates the story of Eklavya, who, though rejected by the teacher Dronacharya, honored him as his guru from afar and offered his thumb as guru dakshina, illustrating that true teaching and devotion transcend physical presence and formal instruction. The master's love, like sunlight, shines on all disciples equally without favoritism.
Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (7/9)
Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia on 1st of October
The Sole Necessity of Guru's Grace
A spiritual discourse on the absolute necessity of the Guru's grace, illustrated with parables and observations on life.
"Without the grace of the Guru, nothing can be. We may think we can do without it and believe we are okay, but that is not how it is."
"Guru kṛpā hi kevalam. Guru’s grace... When Gurudeva’s blessing is there, then everything is possible."
The speaker, likely a swami, delivers a satsang emphasizing that all spiritual progress and worldly harmony depend solely on the Guru's grace. He expands the concept of Guru to include parents and the supportive community of village life, using anecdotes about street dogs and a detailed parable about a devoted disciple, his wife, and a test of sacrifice to illustrate the depth of true devotion and the singular source of blessing.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
