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Opening Address: Yoga for World Peace and Non-Violence
An opening address for the "Yoga for World Peace and Non-Violence" International Conference in Prague."Yoga is not a religion. It represents the original balancing principle that promotes nonviolence and peacefulness." "To achieve peace in the world, we must start by achieving inner peace ourselves." A representative of the Czech Hindu … read more »
The Means Are the End: On Non-Violence, Patience, and Peace
A keynote address on non-violence, patience, and peace at a World Peace Council conference."Wrong means will always fetch wrong ends. We must understand the basic fundamental: it is the means which become the ends." "Happiness is a peaceful state of mind. If you have a peaceful mind, you live … read more »
A Message of Peace from Prague
A Czech parliamentarian delivers a message of peace at a conference, drawing on spiritual and historical themes."There is only one God, the universal God, only one religion, humanity, and only one nation, humankind." "Peace among nations is dependent on peace in human beings." The speaker, a member of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation … read more »
The Silent Revolution: Yoga as the Antidote to Mind Pollution and Failed Leadership
A keynote address proposing yoga as a solution to global leadership crises and mind pollution."The most dangerous threat to humanity today is not violence or terrorism, as the media suggests. The greatest damage comes from what I call mind pollution." "Yoga is a systematic, conscious science of human development. Its … read more »
World Peace is in Our Hands
A keynote address on global responsibility and the path to world peace."A world without peace will not survive. A world without distributing wealth will not survive. A world without taking care of our beautiful planet will not survive." "World peace is in our hands... Peace is never … read more »
Vishwagurujis speech at peace conference in Prague
A satsang on the spiritual lineage and core principles of Yoga in Daily Life."I waited a long time—about 51 years—because... until I could find the roots, I did not speak more about it." "When compassion awakens in your heart, you become a mother. That womb of the mother is … read more »
Meditation from Prague
Meditation with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda from Prague, Czech Republic.
Trust your Gurudev
A spiritual discourse on the influence of the moon and the supreme protection of the Guru."The moon has one of the strongest influences on our planet. Not only for the humans, but the trees, the animals, even the ocean." "The highest is the guru tattva... the greatest power, the protection, is … read more »
Discipline in Yoga
Gurupurnima celebration with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Om Ashram, Jadan, India.If we would like to achieve anything, discipline is very important. It is important in yoga sadhana as well. If someone doesn't follow the discipline, success will not come.
Gurupurnima Satsang 2017
Gurupurnima celebration with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Om Ashram, Jadan, India.Gurupurnima is that day when all Yogis, Siddhas, Rishis and practitioners come to Gurudev. Lucky are theywho can go there to where Gurudev is living, and lucky are they who are remembering Him, worshipping His picture, … read more »
International day of Yoga 2017
A speech and public celebration for the International Day of Yoga, featuring remarks from organizers and participants."Yoga is more than a system of results. It is a fundamental Indian system of knowledge, a process of inquiry, a method of personal development, and a matter of transformation." "International Day of Yoga is for … read more »
The Pranas
A spiritual discourse on the science of prāṇa and holistic health."You should look in our yoga book, as well as in Hidden Powers in Humans. Ten prāṇas are described: Prāṇa and Upaprāṇa." "Systematically, when we do the prāṇāyāmas and āsanas, then meditation must be, because many … read more »
Why do we need purification?
A discourse on yoga, purification, and practical spirituality."Yoga sustains that energy, happiness, joy, health, awareness, consciousness, and spirituality." "Prāṇāyāma is a science and the best part of yoga, but it must be done systematically." Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) delivers a lecture for International Day … read more »
Peace Tree planting in Voderady
A tree planting ceremony and cultural welcome event."On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, that yoga is not only for humans but also for the environment, this tree will do its duty." "This tree stands here for peace, harmony, and love. … read more »
Protecting Nature
Morning satsang with Vishwaugurji from Voderady, Slovak Republic.The human is not the best creature on Earth. Humans have destroyed so much of nature and have created an immense amount of pollution. We have to go back to the natural way of life and … read more »
Yoga will save the Earth
A discourse on yoga, environmental awareness, and holistic practice for International Day of Yoga."Be the change you want to see. That is a very good slogan." "Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." The lecturer addresses a gathering, connecting yoga practice to global environmental and … read more »
Nothing is more valuable than Satsang
A spiritual talk reflecting on the origins and growth of the Yoga in Daily Life system in Hungary."When we search for something in our life, what we want, what we are searching for, and when we find this, then we know what we want." "Follow the Guruvākya. Those who follow the Guruvākya have … read more »
Is this thought really important to you?
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Weekend Seminar in Debrecen, Hungary.Vishwaguruji leads Self-inquiry Meditation to analyze the thoughts and make the mind free.
Peace Tree planting in Debrecen
Peace Tree planting ceremony from the Botanic Garden in Debrecen, Hungary.
Value of Satsang and practicing
A satsang discourse on the rarity of spiritual community and the foundational science of yoga."Sant Samāgam Hari Kathā... these are rare." "Yoga is that science whose original seed... is Śiva." The lecturer leads a satsang in Vienna, emphasizing the preciousness of such spiritual gatherings. He explores yoga as a divine … read more »
Ayurveda - The science of life
An introductory lecture on the history and scope of Ayurveda."Ayurveda is a science that deals with the useful and the harmful, the happy and unhappy life." "The scope of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of healthy people and to cure those who are afflicted … read more »
Morning exercise with Vishwaguruji
Morning practice from Prachatice, Czech Republic.In the system of Yoga in Daily Life there are many postures that can release headaches, neck pain, stomach pain. There many hidden, indirect ways how postures and pranayama support the health.
I am bliss
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Prachatice, Czech Republic.Yoga in Daily Life is designed for the well-being of the human; and we also have to develop love for all creatures. The human mind, intellect and consciousness are not pure. We should omit the hidden … read more »
Meditation with AUM
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Prachatice, Czech Republic.Vishwaguruji demonstrates how to chant the mantra AUM.
Practice with Vishwaguruji
Morning excercise with Vishwaguruji from Prachatice, Czech Republic.Yoga in daily life is one of the best systems against the stress. It is very good for the heart, circulation and for removing tension from the whole body and from the mind.
Yoga in Daily Life leads to good health
A public address on the role of yoga in educating children and building a peaceful society."Children are the culture of tomorrow. In which direction children go, in that direction will go our country and our world." "God gave us happiness free of charge. No tax. No payment... Unhappiness comes from the … read more »
The glory of Satsang
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Wellington, New Zealand.Every movement we are doing while practicing yoga creates something good in the body. Bad society means destruction, while good society - satsang - is just the opposite. Vishwaguruji explains the beauty of satsang by singing … read more »
Techniques of Meditation
A discourse on Āyurveda, yoga, karma, and meditation."Time doesn't wait for anyone. That is the true reality." "Karma will not leave anyone free, and time will not wait for anyone. Whatever you had to do yesterday, you have to do it better today." … read more »
Sources of happiness
A satsang on the foundations of health and happiness through Yoga and Āyurveda."Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." "Yoga and Āyurveda are like the two wings of a bird to fly." Swami Maheshvarananda leads an evening talk, presenting health as the primary wealth and … read more »
Difficulties
A spiritual discourse exploring the concept of tapas (austerity or fire) and the nature of human fear."Generally, according to the Vedānta, also according to the Āyurveda, we can use it for yoga, because that is how it happens." "Tino yī tāpa, adhibhautika, adhidaivika, adhyātmika. And pāp. Pāp means sin. So, the sin … read more »
The Living Planet
A spiritual discourse on sustainability, life, and spiritual values."To live long means to serve this earth. First of all, we call it Mother Earth. Mother Earth means life." "The God-made world is perfect. It is automatically self-regenerating; it knows how to be sustainable." The … read more »
Yoga Nidra: theory and practice
An evening satsang exploring the essence of true greatness and the profound practice of Yoga Nidrā."A great one will never glorify himself by saying, 'I am very great.'" "Sleep for everyone is as valuable as gold. That is why it is called sonā (which means both sleep and gold)." Swami Ji … read more »
We should develop positive qualities
A spiritual discourse on the necessity of practice, overcoming obstacles, and living one's dharma."Tons of theory is nothing compared with a grain of practice. Abhyāsa, abhyāsa kaunte, abhyāsa." "Dharmo rakṣita rakṣitaha. If you protect the dharma, the dharma will protect you." Swami Ji addresses a gathering, emphasizing that true … read more »
Be the example
A commemorative satsang and panel discussion on Mahatma Gandhi and peace."Gandhiji said, 'Renounce and enjoy.' If you want to enjoy life, then renounce." "He said, 'Betā, son, don't eat sweets, it is not good.' ...because, at that time, since then, I was also eating too many … read more »
What is Yoga and Ayurveda?
A spiritual discourse on the interconnected sciences of yoga and Ayurveda."Yoga and Āyurveda are the two wings for the bird to fly." "Yoga means union... Vyoga means separation." The lecturer addresses an evening gathering, using stories of Krishna, Jesus, and lessons from the Ramayana to explain … read more »
Meditation from Auckland
Meditation with Vishwaguruji from Auckland Ashram, New Zealand.
Yoga, Āyurveda, and the Journey Beyond: From Vikāra to Turīya
A spiritual discourse on Yoga, Āyurveda, and consciousness, transitioning into teachings on Yoga Nidrā."Āyurveda has now again brought this science forward and is very, very helpful." "Meditation is one of the best ways to realize that this is not a reality now, what I am worrying." The lecturer leads … read more »
Transferring the ancient knowledge
A satsang on the ancient sciences of Āyurveda and Yoga."Āyurveda has a scripture book written, the first scriptures in the world, before the Mahābhārata's time, before Kṛṣṇa's incarnation." "The cause of all mental disease, everyone's mental problem, mental disease is only one... and that is … read more »
Who is the real Master?
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vancouver, Canada.There are self-made Masters. The real Guru has the highest bliss, he is an embodiment of the highest knowledge; above all fighting and dualities. Guru is the principle of knowledge, divine light, spirituality.
The lotus of the heart
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vancouver, Canada.The Self, the Atma, is residing in the heart. God is pure love, when it touches our heart the joy and happiness awakens in us. Vishwaguruji explains the nature of love between Master and disciple by … read more »
Practicing Yoga
Practicing Yoga with Vishwaguruji, from Vancouver, Canada.
How to open the heart?
A spiritual discourse on the nature of bhajan, consciousness, and a specific mantra."Bhaja means to remember and repeat the name of God. It signifies repeating mantras or prayers. And bhajan: 'jan' means human. O human, the aim of your life is to remember God." "Dream is such a … read more »
The whole world is one family
A spiritual discourse on yoga as a comprehensive science for life, delivered in Vancouver."Yoga is the science of body, mind, soul, and consciousness. Every creature is searching for happiness." "God gave the human one most powerful tool, and that is called the intellect... For humans, we are given the … read more »
We need perfection
A satsang discourse on the importance of authentic spiritual symbols and divine love."Here in Europe, there are also very good cultures, but many symbols and their meanings are lost." "In the entire universe, there is no power that can tie me, but only one: that’s love. Love I … read more »
Yoga and Ayurveda for the health
Satsang with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Health of physical body is depending on the nutrition. Ayurveda helps us to develop healthy way of eating. We should try to get more and more organic things. It is hard to change our bad qualities … read more »
Seva will bring us to Brahmaloka
Satsang with Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.God gives everything to everyone. We should have a happy life and happy united families. We should not kill any creatures in the name of God. Keep discipline and all beings will be happy. When we … read more »
Great Saints set an example
A spiritual discourse on dharma, sādhanā, and the essence of scripture."Dharma means rightness—the dharma of humans, animals, nature, seasons, husband, wife, children, friends, and neighbors. It is not about worshipping separate gods." "The essence of all these scriptures is contained in just two words: 'Śuk diyā … read more »
Sacrifice of the Saints
A spiritual discourse on self-crucifixion and realization."Many times, many great saints were crucified, and even now too. But still, we can't learn from what is happening in life." "We are crucifying ourselves... When we get self-realization, then we realize Brahman." In a … read more »