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Peace Tree planting in Villach
A spiritual ceremony for the planting of a "Peace Tree" in a park."You have chosen the tree well. It will be beautiful. It has a long life, right? About 350 years at least." "This tree is peace. Second is nonviolence. Nonviolence, let's say ahiṁsā, please, nonviolence, and we … read more »
Morning meditation in Villach
Retreat in Villach, Austria
A water drop is one with the Ocean
A spiritual discourse on awareness, the nature of the Self, and the path of yoga."Within ourselves, in each and every atom of our body, is the light, that power of Śiva." "God gave us that awareness... If you are aware, no accident happens. If you are aware, you will not … read more »
The Power of Mantra and the Significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā
A satsang on the power of mantra and the significance of Śarad Pūrṇimā."The Gāyatrī Mantra is the mantra which purifies the atmosphere, the energy in our body, in our mind, in our thinking, in our whole family." "Today, the moonlight, this moonlight, is very, very special because today, … read more »
Practicing Asanas
Practicing asanas with H.H. Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
Discipline leads to perfection
A discourse on the principles and daily practice of the Yoga in Daily Life system."Patañjali said yoga requires discipline. Discipline leads to perfection. Without discipline, you will not achieve your goal." "Yoga in daily life—yoga is only that. But practice every day, that is all." The speaker, likely a senior … read more »
Level 5 of Yoga in Daily Life
Practice the 5th.level of Yoga in Daily Life with H.H. Vishwaguruji Swami Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
Satsang from Vienna
Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguruji Maheshwarananda from Guruji Ashram, Vienna, Austria
It's not good to leave the Guru or the family
A spiritual discourse on the value of darśana and the authentic Guru-disciple relationship."A real Guru will not say, 'Okay, you can have a mantra from me.'" "One who offers to give you a mantra to become a disciple is 100% sure not a Satguru." The speaker delivers a … read more »
The Pranas in practice
A guided yoga session focusing on Ānandāsana and the importance of Vajranāḍī for vitality."There is no existing Śavāsana. Śavāsana is a dead body’s posture, and you are living; you are not dead. Therefore, it is called Ānandāsana." "Vajrāsana is one of the most powerful postures. It is strengthening first … read more »
We need the physical form of the Guru
A discourse on the nature of darśana (sacred vision) and the Guru's grace."We all long for darśana. For ages, across many lives, we have been longing for darśana. Ātmā darśana means self-realization." "Therefore, we must first have Gurudev’s darśana. Until we have realized that Guru, we wander from … read more »
Don't expect miracles
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Don't expect that miracles will happen. Many disciples are waiting for some special experience. Blessing of the Gurudev will lead you, protect you. Be happy with that.
The Incarnation of Holy Guruji
A satsang commemorating the incarnation day of Satguru Dharamsamrat Sri Swami Madhavanandji."The bhajans we are singing are the words of the Vedas." "To wear orange robes is not to be a real sannyāsī. You have to live life as a sannyāsī." A speaker venerates his Satguru, Guruji, … read more »
The power of the mantra
A satsang on the power and story of the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra."Only that Bholenāth Bhagavān Śiva, He can change [the time of death]." "Your guru mantra becomes a seed in those other mantras... every word can fail, but Guruvākyā will never fail." Following an anuṣṭhāna (ritual observance), … read more »
Unselfish Actions
Vishwaguruji's morning Satsang, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Vishwaguruji explains the meaning of nishkam and sakam karma. Careful and unselfish actions can make the future easier. We are acting and creating karma continuously. There is a way we can change our karma: meditation and … read more »
Real happiness is in the shelter of the Saint
A satsang discourse on the spiritual wealth of the guru's vision."Gurudev darśan dhan ho means it is a great blessing to have the darśan of the Gurudev. The darśan of the Gurudeva is the greatest wealth." "If you give others good things, pleasure things, if you … read more »
Hatha Yoga will give us will power
A satsang on Haṭha Yoga cleansing techniques, Śa kha Prakṣālana and Trāṭak."Haṭha Yoga is specially meant to purify our whole system, to balance the nāḍīs—Iḍā and Pi galā—and to awaken the flow of the Suṣumṇā Nāḍī." "The technique of Trāṭak is done with knowledge, with a scientific … read more »
Knowledge of the Saints
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Knowledge is endless. Follow the principle of yoga life long, practice Yoga in Daily Life continuously with love. Knowledge of the Saints like the nectar of immortality.
Darshan
A morning satsang discourse on the spiritual concept of darśana, or sacred vision."Darśana is one of the highest levels of yoga. You have to have a darśana." "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvaraḥ, Gurur Sākṣāt Parabrahma... if you make prayer, and this all, you have all the … read more »
Recharging of positive energies
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.The yogic practice makes us happy, healthy and relaxed. So detach yourself from worldly worries and take time for the Sadhana. That's why we are coming to the Seminar.
Sanskrit names are important
A satsang discourse on the meaning of yogic terminology and sacred language."Yoga is a very great, vast system. It is connected to the Sanskrit language." "Wherever you sit, that is your āsana... Then we have the names of the postures, what we call Bhuja gāsana, Sarvā gāsana, … read more »
The value of Satsang
A spiritual discourse exploring the mantra "Hari Om" and sharing Puranic stories."Hari is the name of Bhagavān Viṣṇu. And Om, Om is Hari." "72,000 years of sādhanā and one minute of satsa g... For one minute of satsa g, the whole earth raised up, and when it … read more »
Yoga will remove suffering
A morning satsang on the essence of yoga and the sacred journey of life from conception to liberation."Yoga is yoga. So many people have different names for yoga. It's only yoga. Why didn't they write yoga in their life?" "The responsibility of the parents is not only to give birth to a child, … read more »
Our practice is very important
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Lecture of Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji. Seminar with Vishwaguruji is another step in our life. In Asram the atmosphere is very special. Vishwaguruji explains the Bhajan "Hame he kama Satsang he".
Practicing Yoga in Daily Life
Vishwaguruji´s morning Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practicing Yoga in Daily Life with Vishwaguruji. Asanas and pranayama.
The birth of Sri Krishna
Vishwaguruji`s evening Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.When we are translating the Holy Scriptures we shouldn't do it in a selfish way. For proper translation, we need to know the language. Moreover, we need proper knowledge and feelings as well. The Gyaneshwari is … read more »
Mother Earth
A guided outdoor yoga session focusing on connecting with the earth, followed by a spiritual discourse and ceremony."Feel like you are touching your mother's body. It is our mother." "The clay says to the potter, 'Why are you tormenting me?' One day will come, that I will torment you within myself." A yoga … read more »
The nature of Vikara
An evening satsang on the nature of vikāra (modifications) and the light of true knowledge."Vikāra is also in everyone. It is not easy to remove the vikāra. Physical vikāra is physical vikāra, and the mental vikāras are mental vikāras." "Jñāna is one of the best protectors for our life... what … read more »
Practicing asanas with Vishwaguruji
Vishwaguruji´s morning Satsang at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Practicing asanas of Yoga in Daily Life with Vishwaguruji.
Basic advice for Yoga Teachers
Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.When we are teaching yoga we are teaching ourselves as well. Be humble with the students. Do not create new postures. Pranayam is good for our physical body and it calms the mind, creating positive thinking … read more »
Rules and regulations are important
Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.When you are angry, greedy and jealous it touches the Manipur chakra, and heat rises up. The words of the master help us to overcome some psychological conditions. It is very important to keep the four … read more »
The Path of Conscious Living and Mercy
A satsang on spiritual development, karma, and conscious living."True spirituality purifies negative karmas and frees the soul. We are covered by vibrations, karmic influences, and ignorance." "As humans among 8.4 million life forms, we possess intellect, vivekā, and karuṇā (mercy) in our hearts... Life … read more »
Flowing of prana and consciousness
An evening satsang on spiritual anatomy and parenting."It is said that the body should not be damaged for the perfection of Siddhas. All the 72,000 nerves should be very clear and clean, where the prāṇa can flow freely." "Parents have a very, very … read more »
The Heritage of India: A Glimpse into Timeless Wisdom
A lecture on the heritage of India, delivered on Raksha Bandhan and Sanskrit Day."The tradition of Rakṣā Bandhan is very ancient in India... this festival is basically bringing humanity together to create a feeling of love and affection." "It is only the Indian civilization which has been in a … read more »
Ask for the eternal love
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the soul, karma, and devotion."Ātmā is ajara amara (ageless and immortal). Jīvātmā is also with the Ātmā, which is amar (immortal). But Jīvātmā is involved with a lot of karma." "Prem kā pyālā, oh Lord, oh my God, oh my … read more »
The Path of Discipline: Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna and the Inner Chariot
A discourse on the Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna discipline and mastering the senses."You are lucky to be able to practice it. Firstly, it develops your spirituality, bringing peace and balance to body and mind." "Patañjali said, 'Atha yoga anuśāsanam'—the discipline. Out of a hundred people, perhaps thirty percent … read more »
Keep your energies pure
A spiritual seminar on purification and managing environmental energies in modern practice."In this spiritual yoga and life seminar, we are purifying all negative energies, negative thoughts, and the negative environment." "Try to have no body-to-body touch. We have many foreign energies in our body, and we do … read more »
Vairagya and Sadhana
A satsang on the importance of consistent spiritual practice (sādhanā) and discipline (anuṣṭhāna)."When we practice Kriyā Yoga Anuṣṭhāna according to Yoga in Daily Life, it makes a correction in our energy chakras." "Therefore, fix a time, maybe only once a day, but remain on that time... it changes … read more »
Perfections
An evening satsang on the gurukul tradition, spiritual abilities, and the importance of live spiritual practice."Humans are born as embodiments of God, but God found that he made a mistake. Therefore, he took away or hid within them those miracles, abilities, and knowledge." "Through that sādhana, the opening of the third … read more »
The mind is a cheater
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.The mind is one of our inner functions. Mind can cheat us and make us dance, like we are monkeys and bears. There are many paths of yoga, but in our age of Kali Yuga, the … read more »
Questions and answers from Vep
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary.
Awareness of being a Human
A public lecture by Swāmī Maheśvarānanda at the Yoga Expo in Varaždin."One gram of practice is worth more than a ton of theory." "Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma: non-violence is the highest principle." Following an introduction and a welcome from the Indian Ambassador to Croatia, Swāmī Maheśvarānanda (Vishwagurujī) delivers … read more »
Morning exercise with Vishwaguruji
Morning practice with Vishwaguruji from Prachatice, Czech Republic.
Dawn Meditation
Meditation with Vishwaguruji.Yoga in Daily Life – A Path to Non-Violence and World Peace: World Peace Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.
The Healing Bridge: Integrating Yoga into Modern Medicine
A medical doctor shares his experience integrating the Yoga in Daily Life system into his clinical practice."After each surgery I perform... a quiet question always arises within me: 'What more could I have done for these patients beforehand?'" "I advise them: 'Practice the Yoga in Daily Life system as a complete system.'... … read more »
Yoga, Health, and Peace: A Medical Perspective
A medical doctor presents a scientific perspective on yoga's role in holistic health and peace."To create a healthy world, we must be healthy ourselves." "Yoga techniques influence us on all levels: physical, mental, social, and spiritual." The speaker, addressing an audience including Vishwa Guruji, explains how modern lifestyles cause stress … read more »
A Welcome Address on Peace and Yoga
A welcome address at a yoga and peace conference in Prague."Peace is a condition for which mankind has been longing to reach for thousands of years. But outer life circumstances are merely a reflection of the inner world of human beings." "Through the system of Yoga … read more »
Education for Flexible Identities
A conference presentation on education, identity, and spiritual philosophy."If you are not able to recognize the guru in yourself, how can you recognize your guru in another person?" "We have to introduce a new... concept: that the other person is not an obstacle but … read more »
Yoga in Daily Life: Health Promotion in the Czech Republic
A presentation on the integration of yoga into national health strategy in the Czech Republic."The main message of Yoga in Daily Life is the constant endeavor to support health promotion systematically through yoga training on four levels: the physical, mental, social, and spiritual." "Today, we are the biggest yoga association … read more »
The Path of Yoga for Universal Peace
A keynote address advocating for yoga as a universal path to global peace."If you want a result in one year, plant crops; in ten years, plant fruit trees; if you want a result forever, practice yoga." "Yoga is less than 30% physical; it is more than that—it is … read more »