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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Program from Vep -11
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary.
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 »
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 »
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.
Program from Vep - 6, Hungary
Morning satsang with Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Vep, Hungary
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 »
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 »
Yoga Vedanta Philosophy
A spiritual discourse on Vedanta philosophy, worldly duties, and the path to non-dual awareness."Vedānta is the essence of the Vedas. And the essence of this is divided and explained in one word. Advaitavāda, non-dualism." "If you protect your dharma, dharma will protect you. This is Sanātana Dharma. Sanātana, this … read more »
Atma Is Shiva
Morning Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Vep, Hungary.
Maha Shivaratri Celebration from Vep
Opening satsang with Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Vep, Hungary.
Complexes
Morning Satsang with Swamiji from Vep, Hungary
Holding The One You Will Hold Everything
A historic year-end satsang on the necessity of single-pointed faith and practice."Through one, you get all. By doing many things, you lose all." "Guru Vākya, the words of the Gurudev, come true sooner or later. The moon and sun may change direction, but Guruvākyas will never change … read more »
Yoga In Practice
A yoga class focusing on foundational Sarvahitā āsanas and correct alignment."If we begin by practicing āsanas correctly, especially movements involving the neck or lower back, all other āsanas will develop from that foundation." "Āsana is not only correction of the body... but āsana also makes a … read more »
Essentials Of Teaching And Practicing Yoga In Daily Life
A satsang and yoga teaching workshop led by Swami Vivek Puri and Swamiji."If you want to practice yoga in daily life, it means something like you try to build a pyramid. We know that we have four yogas: bhakti, rāja, jñāna, and karma yoga. To reach the aim … read more »
Divine Love, Divine Longing
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Vep, Hungary.
Everyone Should Be Happy
Budapest, Hungary.Life should be colorful and joyful, we should dance and relax. But instead we create many dualities and differences in the world. Every one of our negative thoughts creates karmic pollution. That reflects in our whole … read more »
Purification of Inner Karmic Pollution
Budapest, Hungary.Consciously or unconsciously we are making mistakes. That is karmic pollution. It influences all our inner activities, our body, mind, intellect and consciousness. Pollution may influence us on many levels: mental, intellectual, emotional, social, political and … read more »
Maintaining the Family Life
Budapest, Hungary.The proper care of parents and their love for their children is the foundation of how the future of the world will be. We can only share and give further that which we have received in … read more »
Everything has its Limitation
A spiritual discourse on karmic purification and mindful living."Speak less, and you enjoy. To speak less is love. It is the wisdom that you are the wise one." "Destiny, we cannot change. Only great saints can change it. Their blessing can change it." Swamiji … read more »
Knowledge Is Endless
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The source of knowledge is Brahman. There are two sources of water. Water in the tank is limited and the water of Ganges, coming from the Himalayas is endless, without limits. Worldly knowledge is limited, spiritual … read more »
Brahma Vidya Needs Practice
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Intellectual knowledge gives us only theoretical knowledge, no achievement. There is no success without practice and discipline. Practice brings us to perfection. Worldly pleasures are transient. We are longing and searching for that what is not … read more »
Keep Discipline In Eating
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of discipline in human life and practice."You have heard about different lokas—Janmabhūmi, karmabhūmi, or dharmabhūmi. Human life is a very interesting life. Human life is free, yet it has many rules, regulations, and disciplines." "So whatever you learn in these five days, … read more »
What Is The Guru
A morning satsang discourse on Guru's Day (Guruvāra), exploring sacred geography, spiritual practice, and the nature of the eternal Guru."This earth is our Karma Bhūmi, where we do our karmas." "Gurudev is... 'Brahmanandam paramsukhadam kevalam jnanamurti'—the bliss of Brahman, the highest happiness, the very embodiment of wisdom." The lecturer addresses the global gathering, beginning with … read more »
What Is Vidya
An evening satsang on destiny, karma, and the spiritual knowledge of Brahmavidyā."Vidyā comes from vidhi. Vidhi comes from techniques, and vidhi also means destiny. Vidhātā is the lord of our destiny." "No one can change what is written by destiny... On this, the nail can be put … read more »
Life Is A Kriya
An evening discourse on the Vedic life-cycle rituals known as the sixteen saṃskāras."The jīva comes to this mṛtyu-loka to work in order to realize or achieve brahma-jñāna." "Each ceremony is like... the snake liberates itself from the dead skin. So the spirit, the human from many past lives... … read more »
Hanuman Ji, Son Of The Wind
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Tuesday is the day of Hanumanji. He is known as incarnation of Shiva and also known as the son of the wind. A mighty, strong and divine incarnation. When we think on him we get strength. … read more »
Lokas - Introduction
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Whatever scientists find, all is written in the Vedas. Thousands of years ago the Rishis discovered already the knowledge of the universe. Those yogis were capable to go in their astral body as far as 2100 … read more »
The Flow Of Prana, Relaxation
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Swamiji is guiding a special relaxation with awareness of the flow of Prana and the dimensions of our phenomena.
Everything Has Its Time
A satsang on spiritual practice, patience, and divine longing."Everything has its time. You may travel around the world. You may do many techniques, but you will not get that which you want to get because time is not there." "If you try to get … read more »
This Is The Breath of Life
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.There are three steps of breathing. Inhalation, exhalation and retention of the breath. This threefold process is taking place everywhere in the universe. Breathing has its background from the creator. His exhalation is the expansion of … read more »
Yoga In Daily Life Is A Great System
An opening lecture for a summer spiritual program on Brahmavidyā."Life is given to humans to come back home to Brahman." "What is in the universe is in this body. What is not in this body is not in the universe either." Swami Madhavanandaji welcomes attendees … read more »
Purpose Of Yoga Is To Purify
A satsang discourse on spiritual discipline, energy purification, and the path to Brahman."A seminar or retreat one attends should be a minimum of four nights. The best is five weeks, but due to life circumstances, we cannot spend so many days." "Therefore, the purpose of practicing the science … read more »
Path To Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.For the path to Brahmavidya we need the help of prana and prana needs our help. Protection is in the protection. We have to work towards prana shakti. Prana shakti is our life. If prana is … read more »
Understand What Means Purity
A spiritual discourse on the foundational principles of purity, nourishment, and discipline."Spirituality is connected to purity. And purity leads to spirituality. And spirituality leads to divinity." "If you cannot cook, you are not a yoga teacher... So, Pākśāstra [the science of cooking] is the first vidyā you … read more »
Prana Is Essence Of Life
A satsang discourse on the primacy of prāṇa in Brahmavidyā Kriyā."Prāṇa is not merely oxygen or air. However, on one level, when we walk through a forest and say, 'Oh, very pure prāṇa,' that too is a part or a function of prāṇa." "As Prāṇa departed, … read more »
Bliss Comes From Blessing
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.Ananda means happiness, joy, peace, freedom. We may call it bliss and bliss comes from blessing. When someone is kind to you or support and guides you, give you good words or what you need, all … read more »
Guruji Mera Amara Jari Le Aya
A morning satsang gathering where disciples share their initial experiences with the newly taught Brahmavidyā Kriyā, followed by Swamiji's spiritual discourse."According to my experience, the technique itself is very simple. I have got difficulties with the directions when I have to guide downwards and when I have to guide upwards." "Gurujī, merā amar jarī le āyā. … read more »
Vrittis - Waves Of Thought
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Vep, Hungary.The mind is the cause of pain, suffering and all the problems. Vrittis are disturbances which arises from our mind. There are two categories, the Klishta Vrittis and the Aklishta Vrittis. Klishta is that which gives … read more »
Foundation Of Life
A guided relaxation and spiritual discourse on śakti (divine energy) and Brahmavidyā practice."Relax and feel the motionlessness of the body. Feel the prāṇa in all the four levels." "Vidyā, the knowledge, is tormented by what we call the abilities, talents... when we use it for our greed, then … read more »
Brahmavidya
Yoga in Daily Life summer Seminar, Vep, Hungary.Brahmavidya is a teaching, which leads to the knowledge of Brahman. There are two kinds of sadhana. One is complete devotion and surrendering and the other one is practicing certain techniques, mantras and kriyas. Both will … read more »
The Layer Of Spirituality
An evening lecture on prāṇa (life force) and sacred ecology during a spiritual retreat."A tree is not standing senseless; it has sense, it has its principle. A tree is life." "We are fortunate to have this fourth night of a very special Anuṣṭhāna... This fortnight will be dedicated to … read more »