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Eat well and practice
A satsang on integrating yoga into daily life for natural beauty and health."If you want to see the beauty of life, then do not put color in your hair. Why do we put color? There must be some desire we still have." "Yoga regenerates our body, the cells, … read more »
Relations to our ancestors
Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We have different relations to our culture, country and to ancestors as well. It's not good to give up traditions, we should respect our origin in them. We have a strong connection to our ancestors for … read more »
A Pilgrimage to the Sacred Himalayas
A spiritual talk recounting pilgrimages to sacred Himalayan sites and reflections on devotion and environmental change."I was so attracted that for eleven years, I have gone there every year. It feels more like my home than my Austrian home or any other." "I sat down and cried. I said to myself, … read more »
Meaning of Satguru
A discourse on the spiritual lineage of the Satguru."A Satguru does not die; his blessings and energy remain. Only the mortal body is gone, and that is why he is a Satguru." "Liberation will come only if you follow the spiritual lineage." The lecturer … read more »
Sharad Purnima 2015
An evening satsang on spiritual wisdom, karma, and the significance of a full moon festival."For a saint, every day is a Dīvālī or a Christmas, and all seven days are a festival." "Try to give, don’t take. And when we give, we will get it. More and more, more and … read more »
Blessing the new ashram in Debrecen
An evening satsang on the purpose of human life and spiritual practice."My dear Devapurījī said, 'A tree takes time to grow.'" "The great saint Svāmī Śivānandajī of Ṛṣikeś said: 'Within you is the ocean of immortality. Within you is the fountain of joy. And within you is … read more »
Liberation of the soul
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Szeged, Hungary.Mind is produced by our desires. Karma follows the soul until its liberation from the pollution of negative thoughts.
Evolution of the Universe
An evening satsang on the foundational principles of yoga and spiritual philosophy."Tons of theory are nothing compared with a gram of practice." "Consciousness has no desire, and space can’t do anything. Between them, these two, is called desire, Icchā Śakti." A spiritual teacher addresses practitioners, emphasizing the … read more »
Yoga can help
Morning lecture from Hodmezovasarhely.Vishwaguruji explains how yoga can help us in different life situations.
Peace tree planting in Hodmezovasarhely
Webcast from Peace Tree planting ceremony in Hodmezofvasarhely, Hungary.
Celebration of Dasara 2015
A satsang reflecting on Navarātri and the nature of ego through storytelling."Within you is the ocean of immortality, nectar... Kill this little 'I' and lead a divine life." "Ego is a destructive energy in everyone. If it is active or hidden, it is a sleeping cobra." Swami … read more »
Spiritual poems
A discourse on spiritual writing, mindfulness, and awakening through a bhajan."One writer writes with the intellect and the present situation. The spiritual writer writes about all three times: past, present, and future." "Chet means awake, be alert, be conscious. Don't run here and there in the … read more »
Pranayama: practice and theory
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from London, UK on how to change the quality of Prana.
Fundamentals of practicing yoga
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from London, UK.
Navaratri - awaken the energy in you to awaken the inner joy
A spiritual discourse on Sanātana Dharma, life, and the Navarātri festival."Sanātana Dharma, which we call the eternal Dharma, is the principle that exists as prāṇa, as a life force in every living entity, including vegetation." "Spirituality is a part of human life. When spirituality is present, … read more »
Yoga helps us to remove inner obstacles
A satsang discourse on inner obstacles, authentic yoga, and spiritual knowledge."It is easy to remove obstacles from the external world... but it is very hard to remove inner obstacles, meaning bad habits." "Half-knowledge is more dangerous than no knowledge." The lecturer leads an evening talk on … read more »
Khatu Pranam with Mantras
Practice and lecture with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic, from the yoga teacher training seminar.
Yoga for a Healthier and Happier Life
A public lecture on yoga as a holistic science for health and peace."If you want to know what is Parabrahma, what is God, it is that resonance, that energy." "Yoga practice is balancing, harmonizing, and keeping health. The practice of āsanas is not a competition." Swami Maheshwarananda addresses … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: Summary
A spiritual discourse on creation, consciousness, and the interplay of divine and negative forces."In the śūnya ākāśa, a void, a dark blue space, there is nothing... How was the world created? Chetan (consciousness) has no desire, and Jaḍ (the inert) can do nothing." "From śūnya ākāśa, where the nādarūpa … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace
A closing session featuring reflections and speeches from a multi-day yoga and spirituality conference."Yoga becomes a part of one's life, a way how to live, and with some people it becomes even a religion." "We are all kings in some ways... We have to be fakīrīs, we have to … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: How to realize peace
International Peace Conference, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Key speakers: His Holiness Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwaranandaji Mr. Kwanpil Kothari (India) Sanjivani (Alexandria, USA) Topic: Peace and spirituality. Yoga postures, pranayamas, meditations are good, but Yoga goes beyond this. It means Oneness. We should have … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: NASA, UFOs and Prana
A spiritual discourse exploring prāṇa, consciousness, and the wisdom of the Upaniṣads through analogy and the history of science."Modern science started in the western part of our globe 400 years ago. The objective of science is to find reality." "The Upaniṣads give us the methodology to look inwards and find out the subtle and … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: Medical view of Yoga
A satsang on the science and application of yoga for health, featuring a lecture by a research scientist."To renounce is also an act of non-violence." "Yoga cures disease. But you have to be an example." The lecturer opens the program, linking the theme of non-violence to renunciation and health. He introduces Dr. Nagendra, … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace (3/3)
International Peace Conference from United Nations in Vienna, Austria.Key speakers: HSH Prince Alfred of Liechtenstein, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the International Peace Foundation - When our children grow up they will ask us whether we knew where all this is taking us. … read more »
A Call for Spiritual Leadership and Holistic Education
A conference session on spiritual leadership, education, and inner peace featuring multiple speakers."Those who have a guru, you are truly blessed. That means all your things in life will be taken care of, just because you have the blessing and the protection of the guru." "Yoga is not … read more »
YOGA - a Path to Non-Violence and World Peace (1/3)
International Peace Conference, United Nations in Vienna, Austria.Key speakers: His Holiness Vishwaguruji Paramhans Swami Maheswarananda, founder of Sri Swami Madhavananda World Peace Council. Dr. Klaus Renoldner, chair of the NGO Committee for Peace at the UN, (Vienna, Austria). Topic: The one who produces … read more »
Vedas and the meaning of mala
A morning satsang on spiritual knowledge, life's purpose, and mantra practice."The holy book is the holy saint who was born, and his or her knowledge, realization, and given message. And that message has been written down." "Kali Yuga kevala nāma ādhāra... O human, by repeating your … read more »
Trikal Darshi - influenced by principles
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Villach, Austria.Vishwaguruji continues with lecture about Trikal Darshi, which is influenced by 4 principles ahar, vihar, achar and vichar - different kinds of nourishment. Spirituality is sattvic nourishment. Mal, vikshepa and avaran should be mastered - impurities … read more »
Trikal Darshi
A morning satsang discourse on yogic siddhis and spiritual obstacles, streamed globally."If you misuse that knowledge, it disappears." and "Ego is the biggest problem." Swami Ji addresses devotees in Austria and a center in Adelaide, spontaneously exploring the yogic power of Trikāla Darśī—the ability to see past, … read more »
Make a clear decision
A spiritual talk on the power of resolve and authentic yoga practice."What you wish for in your inner self will come true through God’s blessings. Positive wishes and positive thoughts will come true." "Yoga should be part of our life. We eat and drink every day because … read more »
International Day of Peace from Zagreb
Ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of Peace from Zagreb, Croatia.Prayer for peace and understanding. Peace is not only for the humans, we should protect nature. It is not only for one day, but for every day. That's why we are chanting "Shanti" after the holy … read more »
Happy Family
A spiritual discourse on family unity and the purpose of satsa g."If they all have mutual understanding and the feeling of being members of one family, they understand the main purpose of a family." "God did not give you time just to work, to run here and … read more »
The meaning of Yoga
A Sunday satsang discourse on cosmic resonance, the science of yoga, and the path to world peace."Sunday is the day of the sun. Each of the seven days belongs to the seven planets, and each planet represents its own energy and vibrations on our Earth." "World peace is possible only when all … read more »
Only the One is the truth
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from weekend seminar in Zagreb, Croatia.There are two kinds of karma. Selfish acts will finish very soon. Unselfish karma is what you are doing for the sake of everyone. Only the One is the truth, this world is like a dream. … read more »
The blessings we receive originate from Gurudev
Om Ashram is almost completed and it needs maintenance now and in the future.Our humanitarian efforts and our efforts dedicated to sadhana (practice) are multiplying in the whole world. Unselfish help is also multiplying and will be accounted for in destiny. This is true in spirituality as well. If … read more »
Guruji is Divine Light
A personal discourse on Guru Bhakti, shared on the incarnation day of the speaker's master."The meaning is the same, but the person is the same while the inner being is different. So, it is holy Gurujī's divine incarnation." "Guru Bhakti is the highest, greatest, divinest, and most successful... All knowledge … read more »
Don't break your decisions
A spiritual discourse on the heart chakra and human destiny."Life is a journey, not a destination. The life of a human is a big mystery." "First, love thyself. Don’t hate thyself. Don’t think that you are unhappy. Don’t think that you are a sinner. You … read more »
Don't think that you are carrying the whole load
A discourse on the nature of divine incarnations and spiritual discipline."Whenever dharma declines and adharma rises... in every yuga, I come through my yoga māyā, my yoga śakti." "Kill this little 'I' and lead a divine life... Within you is the ocean of the nectar. Within … read more »
Mantra and Guru Kripa
A spiritual discourse on the importance of mantra and divine remembrance."Life is that which has life within itself. That life is the life of God." "Human life is very rare. Oh, my mind, now you should begin, at least. All your life is gone without spirituality." … read more »
The roots are lost
A satsang discourse on the essence of spiritual practice and the living presence of the divine."Therefore, if you chant the Hanuman Chalīsā every morning, be sure your fear will disappear, and be sure your many obstacles will disappear." "God is only one, only one God, that is Parabrahman, or you can … read more »
Practicing with the Master
Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Vishwaguruji explains the effects of exercise on different Upa-Pranas.
We should use the tools that we have
An evening satsang on the spiritual practice of sādhanā."Human life is the most powerful tool, or human life is the best tool to achieve anything; it will be lost otherwise. So this body is a sādhanā, this instrument through which we can do sādhanā." … read more »
The most beautiful garland
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Twelve petals of the Anahat Chakra
Satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Anahat chakra is endless like the sky. The unfoldment of the petals of the lotus of our heart awakens certain qualities in our consciousness.
Udana Prana and awakening of Kundalini
A spiritual discourse on the sacred evening time (Sandhyā) and the nature of prāṇa."It is said: in a critical situation, you can test who is yours." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." A speaker addresses a gathering at twilight, reflecting on the Sandhyā time as … read more »
The light of God is in everyone
A spiritual discourse on the heart as the seat of the soul and the center of spiritual practice."Your heart is the temple of the Jīvātmā." "This body is called the karma-bhūmi, the field of action." Swami Ji leads a satsang exploring the Anāhata (heart) Chakra. He explains the body as a field for … read more »
Open your heart at least once a day
A morning satsang on purifying and understanding the Anāhata (heart) chakra."At least once a day, our heart should open completely. That time you will feel divine, and your meditation will be the best." "The Anāhat Chakra is a leading power. Anāhat Chakra supports us very much … read more »
Atma Bhakti
A spiritual discourse on consciousness, energy, and spiritual practice."Humans have all possibilities to live happy, to live free, and get mokṣa liberation, but we make the mistakes." "Where there is consciousness, there is life. And where there is life, there is Śakti." The speaker … read more »
Keep the family relations
A spiritual discourse on the five prāṇas, focusing on samāna, and its connection to daily life, family, and purity."Our mood, good or bad, also depends on the prāṇa. Our illness or health is also dependent on the prāṇa." "Yoga is that which makes for good health, physical and mental. And that good health makes … read more »
Basics of Pranayama
An evening satsang on Vedic astrology (Jyotiṣa) and the vital energy of prāṇa."In Jyotiṣa, this date system does not function; it is not correct. Jyotiṣa follows the moon calendar." "It is the prāṇa that makes us happy. It is the prāṇa which makes us unhappy... And it is … read more »