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Program from Vep - 25
A closing discourse reflecting on a spiritual retreat and the value of human life."Only this thought, that I am a human, will protect us from many, many negative karmas." "This human life is given to purify karmic dirt and impurities." Swami Ji addresses the retreat participants, offering guidance on … read more »
My Witness Is A Banyan Tree
A satsang gathering celebrating Guru Purnima with personal reflections and teachings."For me, this satsa g is a very big, big blessing... because in a few days it is the actual Guru Pūrṇimā day." "The best day for all of us was the day when our ātmā … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 20
Vegetarian cooking lesson
Help Without Selfishness
Morning Satsang from Vep.There are many ways to help, but it is advisable to think over two things. Firstly we should know our limits also in doing good things, and secondly we should help without being selfish and giving … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 19
Vegetarian cooking lesson
The Five Layers Around The Soul
Evening Satsang from Vep.Life is a journey and not the destination. We shouldn't miss the last milestone to reach Brahmaloka. Living in human body is the only chance to complete this journey. Swamiji is explaining about the five layers … read more »
Program from Vep - 21
Morning Satsang from Vep
Vegetarian cooking lesson 18, Hungarian soup
Vegetarian cooking lesson from participants of the Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar in Vep, Hungary 2014 A traditional Hungarian soup with noodles and sweet dessert
There Are Divine Energy In Mantra
Evening Satsang from Vep.Without kriya there is no progress. Mantra is a powerfull kriya. In this lecture Swamiji gives an insight into the theory and pracitce of using mantras.
Vegetarian cooking lesson 17, Indian Karela Sabji
Karela, also known as bitter gourd, bitter melon or bitter squash has many beneficial effects on our health.Vegetarian cooking lesson from participants of the Yoga in Daily Life Summer seminar in Vep,Hungary 2014 Vegetarian cooking lesson with Sadhvi Umapuri
Yoga Means Complete Balance
A satsang on the purifying techniques of Haṭha Yoga."Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." "The aim of the Haṭha Yoga is this: to bring [the Iḍā and Pi galā nāḍīs] both into harmonious work together." A teacher leads a morning … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 16, Indian Gunda and Sangri Sabji
A cooking demonstration for preparing traditional Indian vegetables."Both the guṇḍā and the sa grī grow in the desert of Rajasthan, at our Jadon Ashram in the Pali district." "For me, and for all of us, it is very important always to know where … read more »
You Should Prepare Well For Practicing Kriya
Evening Satsang from Vep
Vegetarian cooking lesson 15
Vegetarian cooking lesson
Vegetarian cooking lesson 14, Hortobagy pancake
Vegetarian cooking lesson
Program from Vep - 16
A spiritual discourse on the glory and power of prasāda, or blessed offerings."Prasad helps us more than medicine." "Prasad means blessing. Prasad means darśan—to see a holy temple, a holy place, holy saints." The speaker, Swami Maheshwarananda, explains the sacred nature of prasāda as a blessing that carries … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 13, Swamiji is preparing Mahaprasad - Suji Halwa
A traditional cooking demonstration for preparing Mahāprasād, or Halwā, a sacred offering."We prepare this with great love, bhakti, and devotion. Please accept this prasāda and bless us." "You see, as the halwā is getting ready, soon to be offered to God, it becomes different." The cook guides … read more »
Energy centers in human body
A spiritual seminar on the Maṇipūra cakra and Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, beginning with invocations."God has given us our body. Whatever is in it is perfect." "The yoga science is far more developed or advanced than any medical science because the yoga science goes till the ātmā." The lecturer leads … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 12, Indian Upma
A cooking demonstration for preparing Upma, a simple semolina dish."Ghee greatly improves the entire body, helps create more bodily tissues, and is very beneficial for our brain, aiding in good memory." "This is a very simple dish that will be ready in about ten minutes... … read more »
Inner awakening: be with the dharma
A spiritual discourse on inner awakening and the hidden powers of consciousness, beginning on the Mahāsamādhi day of Holy Mother."God has bestowed upon each a kind of talent according to the need or requirement of its life." "One in all and all in one. That is the reflection of that Ātmā." The lecturer leads a … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 11, Kadhi soup, Okra and chapatis
A cooking demonstration on preparing Marwa-style gāṭṭā kadhi, chapati, and regional vegetables."When I was thinking about how to explain or show the gāṭṭā... it came to my mind that it is like the attachment of this world. When we touch the besan dough, it sticks very quickly. … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 10, Stir Fry Vegetables
A culinary workshop on preparing stir-fried vegetables with Āyurvedic spices."You can also use sesame oil, which is good but has its own flavor that doesn't always pair well with these Asian spices." "It’s important not to add salt immediately, as salt draws water out of … read more »
Learn Cooking To Turn Things Into Gold
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary.Swamiji explains the importance of cooking. It is a grate talent to prepare healthy food. Without constant practice it is impossible. Learn of the mother (mataji) in household is very essential. The source, the strength and … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 9
A cooking demonstration for the "Yoga in Daily Life" seminar featuring Slovakian halušky with bryndza."We continue with our international cooking for the seminar 'Yoga in Daily Life.'" "Today, we will explore the international cuisine of Slovakia with our national dish: halušky with bryndza." Bhakti Devī, assisted by Kamalā Devī, demonstrates … read more »
The Seed Has To Die To Become A Tree
A spiritual discourse on the endless nature of knowledge and the Manipūra Chakra."They ate the butter, not the cow. Feed the cow with love, milk it day and night. So, Sarasvatī Vidyā, knowledge, has no end." "Our navel is not just our navel; that is the navel of … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 8, Samosas
A cooking demonstration for preparing samosas at a Yoga in Daily Life seminar."For the samosas, we need two main components: the dough and the filling." "Press it down because we want to have full samādhi. You see?" Nirmala from Croatia guides viewers through making samosas, from preparing the … read more »
Program from Vep -11
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary.
Vegetarian cooking lesson 7, Prosa Hungarian cake
A cooking demonstration for a traditional Hungarian sweet dish called prósa."The longest part is the baking, which takes 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius." "This is one of the simplest sweet foods from around the world." Sándor Szabó from Nyíregyháza demonstrates how to make prósa during … read more »
Program from Vep - 10
A spiritual discourse on the Maṇipūra chakra, the five kośas (sheaths), and modern life."Our physical body is suffering because our nourishment is manipulated. Our habits are different, our tastes are different." "Spirituality, no one can defeat. And in spirituality is humbleness. Not fight, no competition." The lecturer addresses a … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 6
Vegetarian cooking lesson from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary
Program from Vep - 9
A spiritual discourse on the four sādhanās and the inner yogic fire."O my dear ones, practice the four kinds of sādhanā, the techniques. Jinse hove mokṣa tumhārā—through which you will attain liberation, mokṣa." "Where there is a question, there is an answer. And where there is an … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 5
A Falahārī cooking class at a Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar."Falahārī nutrition does not involve much cooking; everything is already perfect as it grows." "Becoming a vegetarian is one of the greatest gifts for me through Yoga in Daily Life, inspired by Swāmījī." Erna Buchinger (Annapurna) … read more »
Program from Vep - 8, Hungary
A spiritual discourse on the Maṇipūra chakra and a specific kriyā practice."Oṃ Maṇipadme Hūṃ. 'Maṇi' means the jewel, and 'pūra' means the city or the place." "So this Kriyā, Abhūṣikār Abhūtābhyāsa Anubhūti Amṛtabindu Kriyā—big name, no? I gave you the complete list of address. This is a … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 4, Vegetable Soup
A cooking demonstration for Hungarian lentil soup at a yoga seminar."If we want our family to enjoy vegetarian food, we can take care of these small details." "Even friends who are not vegetarian or not really open to vegetarian food like this soup very much, and … read more »
Program from Vep - 7
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary.
Vegetarian cooking lesson 3
A cooking demonstration on preparing a Falahārī meal, focusing on Ayurvedic principles."Spices are a significant topic in Āyurveda and yogic life. Turmeric is like a pharmacy in miniature." "The Falahārī diet consists of eating only fruits and vegetables, excluding grains, potatoes, and bananas." Hemvati, from Zagreb, leads … read more »
Program from Vep - 6, Hungary
Morning satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary
Vegetarian cooking lesson 2
A cooking demonstration on preparing traditional Indian snacks and yoga tea."You can use any kind of lentil. Here we have moong dal, urad dal, and other kinds of dal, such as green dal, yellow, red, and also black-eyed beans." "For yoga tea, we need spices. It … read more »
In The Search Of Nectar Of Immortality
A spiritual discourse on interpreting the myth of the churning of the ocean as an internal sādhana."The story is a reality. The deep ocean was churned to obtain nectar—Amṛta. That ocean is the water element, and that is in our body." "That yogic kriyā, especially for this maṇipūra, is the copy, the … read more »
How To Develope Clear Vision
Morning satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary.From Manipur to Agya we have the techniques to practice for awakening subtle vision. It helps us to remove impurities like excess of tamas guna. This is essential if we would like to remove obstacles. Manipura … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 1
A cooking demonstration for a simple vegetarian Mediterranean meal."Today we are going to prepare a very simple vegetarian and Mediterranean meal." "These spices are very useful for us. They help prevent any parasites in the digestion, in the stomach." The host guides viewers through … read more »
How To Change The Destiny
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Vep, Hungary.According to the mind and intellect, we can utilize our qualities, talents for good and bad things as well. Decision is in our hands, but we are going to receive the fruits accordingly. There are certain … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lessons with Sadhvi Umapuri
A cooking demonstration preparing a simple Indian meal of kadhi, bhindi, and chapati."When we use the yogurt and open these yogurt containers, please don’t lick the aluminum foil. I heard from my dentist that this is not so good." "Gurūjī said, as our Gurūjī said, you never put … read more »
Turn Kali Yuga Into Satya Yuga
Morning satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Retreat seminar from Vep, Hungary.When you live spiritual life your divine energy will avake. What is spirituality? The way, how you are living, when you are following Yoga in Daily Life. In that way you can turn Kali Yuga into … read more »
The Whole Word Is One Family
A morning satsang on the awakening wave of spirituality and the practice of yoga in daily life."The young generation has not seen the last century... But this modern technology has brought the youth to the understanding of 'Vāsudeva Kuṭumbakam'—the whole world is one family, one God’s family." "This economical crisis can only … read more »
The Path of Authentic Yoga: From Āsana to Self-Realization
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles and authentic practice of yoga."Therefore, in Sanātana Dharma, even the Vedas say, in anything we do, the first is the mantra which we pronounce, which we chant, that's called Oṁ. All the knowledge, the vidyā, all the yoga and kriyās, … read more »
Prayers To Gurudev
A satsang discourse on the Divine Mother and the nature of the Guru."Every day is Mother's Day. The Upaniṣad instructs: 'Mātṛ Devo Bhava'—first, God is the mother." "First, realize Gurudev. When you realize the Gurudev, you are already self-realized." The lecturer leads a spiritual talk on Mother's Day, … read more »
Meditation For Peace And Compassion
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Brisbane, Australia.
Bhastrika Pranayam And Meditation
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Brisbane, Australia.