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Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky Summer seminar (19/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from Summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 17th 2009.
Accept your mistakes
A spiritual discourse on self-awareness and meditation."The peculiarity of our ailment is that we see mistakes in others." "Those who accept their mistakes will be free from the feeling of guiltiness. When guiltiness is there, fear is there. And when fear is … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (18/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 16th 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (17/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 15th 2009.
Gurudev fulfills every wish
A spiritual discourse on the grace of the Guru and cultivating good thoughts."Whatever you wish in your mind, by the grace of Gurudev, nothing is impossible." "Protect us from doing bad things or making mistakes, and protect us so that we can take care of this holy chair, … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (16/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 14th 2009.
Janmasthami
A spiritual discourse on the celestial signs and metaphysical meaning of divine incarnation, delivered on Krishna Janmashtami."I have observed that when Kṛṣṇa prepares to come to this planet in a physical body, there are also firecrackers in the sky." "Whenever my bhaktas... are going to be troubled by āsurī śaktis, negative energies, … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (15/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ)
Don't run away
A spiritual discourse clarifying the true meaning of non-attachment (vairāgya) and addressing misconceptions about renunciation."Vairāgya here does not mean you give up and run away. Who runs away? Our hero will never run away." "Problems are the best school in the world. Those who have no problems have a boring … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (14/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 12th 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (13/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 11th 2009.
Temptation
A spiritual discourse on the nature of detachment and spiritual obstacles."One type of vairāgya arises when you hear the āgama, the revelation of the nature of reality—how beautiful it is, how it creates miracles—and you are inspired to achieve it." "And this temptation is the most … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (12/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 10th 2009.
Dhyana Mulam Guru Mutri
A spiritual discourse on the foundations of meditation and the nature of reality."In our Kriyānuṣṭhāna, you have various techniques for concentration and the purification of specific chakras, one after the other." "Therefore, 'dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrti'—the roots, the essence, or the success of your meditation is guru mūrti, … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (11/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 9th 2009.
Klishta and Aklishta Vritti
A discourse on the influence of sensory perception on mental states and spiritual practice."Vision, sound, and smell—these three are very difficult to control." "Hear, give the judgment, and finish. Don't carry it with you for so long." The speaker analyzes how the three primary organs of perception—sight, sound, and … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (10/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 8th 2009.
Withdraw your Senses
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind and senses through yoga."Patañjali says: withdraw your senses and be one with thyself, with your own inner sound." "A yogī should be like a tortoise, an animal who can anytime take his limbs in or anytime expand them out." … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (9/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 7th 2009.
Follow the Guruvakya
A spiritual teacher recounts an anecdote about disciples imitating his appearance to illustrate a core principle of discipleship."Well, that's a different matter. You must not have a long beard and hair if you don't want one." "The root, the very essence of the mantra, is to follow the Guru's instruction. If you cannot … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (8/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 6th 2009.
Happy Raksha Bandhan
A discourse on the spiritual and cultural significance of the Rakṣābandhan festival."Rakṣābandhan began at a time when people did not trust each other. There was no security, especially for women." "In such a critical situation, for the sake of protection of our mothers and sisters, they made … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (7/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 5th 2009.
Rich and Poor
A spiritual discourse on the inherent wealth of human birth and the nature of true richness."To be rich or to be poor is just a mental state." "You may not have even one crown, but if you are happy and you say, 'I am rich,' you are rich." The speaker reflects … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (6/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 4th 2009.
How to control the Citta Vritti (meditation with pranayam)
A guided meditation focusing on breath control and mental observation."Try to collect all your thoughts, all your vṛttis. Try to select those thoughts which are very important. Send away the rest of all the nonsense thoughts." "Tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe 'vasthānam. What you will think, like … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (5/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 3rd 2009.
Convert your attachment into Love
A spiritual discourse on the paths of attachment (rāga) and detachment (vairāgya), based on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras."Where there's rāga, there's disappointment. Where there's rāga, there's pain. Where there's rāga, there's anger." "But where vairāgya is, there is love. There is understanding. There is beauty. There is no sign of disappointment." A spiritual … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (4/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 2nd 2009.
Laziness
A spiritual discourse on the preciousness of human life and the obstacle of laziness."You have had a mother and father in every life... But the Gurudeva, God-realization, and the chance to become one with God are available only in this human life." "The time you spend in sleep is … read more »
Control your Thoughts
A spiritual discourse on mastering thoughts for meditation and sādhanā."If you can master your thoughts, then your practice or sādhanā will improve and proceed. If you cannot control your thoughts, then you cannot meditate." "You cannot block your thoughts. You cannot lock your thoughts. Therefore, … read more »
Surrender
A spiritual discourse on the nature of complete surrender to the divine."Surrender: Īśvara, prāṇa, dhana—complete surrender. Then He will take over; you are only an instrument." "But on that day when you will think, 'I am the master; I will teach,' then the condition will be like … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (3/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 1st 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (2/27)
Webcast of morning satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 1st 2009.
Ahimsa and Discipline
A discourse on ahiṃsā (non-violence) and spiritual discipline, drawing on the life of Patañjali."When Ṛṣi Patañjali sat, tigers, lions, deer, cows, peacocks, birds, and goats would come from the forest and sit nearby to listen." "Ahiṃsā paramo dharmaḥ—the highest principle, the highest religion, is non‑violence. When you are angry, … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (1/27)
Webcast of evening satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram on July 31st 2009.
Path of the Soul
A spiritual discourse on the unity of truth and the path of yoga."Different masters created various techniques and paths according to the different intellects of seekers. Ultimately, all these paths lead to that one truth." "Yoga is the way to come out of this [cycle of destiny]. One … read more »
Practicing pranayama, Jaipur, India, (2/2)
Satsang with Swamiji from Jaipur Ashram, India on 26th July 2009
Practicing pranayama, Jaipur, India, (1/2)
Webcast of evening satsang from Viswhwa Guru Deep Ashram, Jaipur, India.
Celebration of Swamijis birthday
Celebration of Swamijis birthday (according to lunar calendar) and Satsang from Viswhwa Guru Deep Ashram, Jaipur, India on 24th July, 2009.
Watering the Garden of bhaktas
"On the 9th and 10th July 2009, Swamiji made a short tour to visit our ashrams in Nipal and Bola Guda.In the villages, towns and cities on the way He was eagerly awaited by his bhaktas"
Shiva is universal
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, India on 13th July 2009.
Gurupurnima satsang
Satsang recorded on the occasion of Gurupurnima Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.
Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram (1/2)
Evening satsang Om Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwarananda Ashram,Jadan, India recorded on 6th of July 2009.
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (9/9)
Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 26th of June 2009.
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (8/9)
Webcast of Swamijis morning Satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 26th of June 2009.
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (7/9)
Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 25th of June 2009.
Work on your manipura chakra
A spiritual discourse on endurance and the Maṇipūra Chakra."To realize the fruits of your actions, you must be like a tree... The tree endures everything and, in doing so, develops within itself the strength to survive." "Whenever you feel a little sad, or have … read more »
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (6/9)
Webcast of Swamijis morning Satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 25th of June 2009.
Summer seminar June, 2009 in Strilky (CZ) (5/9)
Webcast of Swamijis evening Satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic on 24th of June 2009.