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Practical Yoga Class
Program with Swamiji in Bay Area, California.Training of Khatu Pranam Yoga exercise series followed by a guided meditation. For top sport people is a healthy, balanced and vegetarian diet advisable. Since ancient times, in the Gurukuls, was sport and right nutrition a … read more »
Akhiya Sataguru Carano Me Lagi
Satsang with Swamiji in Bay Area, California.Translation of Sri Madhavanandaji's bhajan. Bhajans are that songs where we have the highest teachings. We find the essence of Yoga in the bhajans. Satsang is the highest technique of Yoga where we learn about the … read more »
Morning practice in Bay Area
Morning program with Swamiji in Bay Area, California.
Working On Inner Happiness
Morning lecture from Yoga in Daily Life center in Bay Area, California.Yoga is the ancient wisdom for modern times. The knowledge and instructions of the great ancient saints, the Rishis, is still valid for our modern life. There are different basic conditions we need to fulfill in … read more »
Water is Life: The Precious Resource and Rainwater Harvesting in Rajasthan
A presentation on the critical importance of water and rainwater harvesting solutions in Rajasthan."Water is life. We, as humans and animals, can survive without food for days or even weeks, but we need water constantly." "If we could save just one or two percent of the rain that falls … read more »
Construction of the Talab
A documentary presentation on the construction and impact of a water reservoir (Talāb) at the Jadan ashram."You can see it is not only tradition but also a modern technique being utilized here. It is a good combination of the old and the new." "Swāmījī wished that no living creature be without drinking … read more »
Mantra Practice Is The Biggest Blessing
A morning satsang on mantra practice, purification, and self-healing."Vāk-siddhi follows vāk-śuddhi. Śuddhi means purification and siddhi means perfection." "Negative thinking means poisoning oneself or darkening your own phenomenon. Positive thinking means purification and the healing process." The lecturer leads a discourse exploring the purification … read more »
Body, Mind And Soul In Vedanta Science
A lecture and Q&A session on the nature of human existence from a Vedantic perspective."In our quest for spirituality, we must know what is Sat and what is Asat." "The only thing which is perpetually present is the soul. The soul is the Sat part of our body." The lecturer … read more »
Vak Siddhi Comes Through Mantra Japa
Evening program with Swamiji, Vep, Hungary.Many mantras are given to us to use in our everyday life. Practicing spirituality and mantra japa will awake the Anahata Chakra and we will attain the Vak Siddhi. Siddhi means a perfection and Vak means … read more »
Five Levels Of Mantra Japa
A satsang on spiritual power centers and the inner journey of mantra practice."Pīṭha means that holy place where that Divine Mother is seated—a pilgrimage place." "Upāṁśu mantra is a border between Vākarī mantra and Mānasika mantra." The lecturer addresses attendees in a natural hall, explaining the concepts of … read more »
Mantra Is A Divine Language
Evening program with Swamiji, Vep, Hungary.It is the quality which makes a good or a bad human. If we bring the darkness into the light, the darkness will disappear. If we have Guru bhakti and the realization of Gurudev, then the … read more »
Yoga Knowledge, Yoga Paths, Yoga Wisdom
A discourse on Jñāna Yoga and the integral yoga system."Jñāna Yoga has four steps that are called Viveka, Vairāgya, Ṣaṭ-sampatti, and Mumukṣutva." "Reality is that which never changes... That Brahmajñāna is the aim of human life." Paramahamsa Vishwananda delivers a satsang in Slovakia, providing an … read more »
OM Deep Jyoti
A spiritual discourse using the metaphor of a lamp to explain wisdom, oneness, and ecological consciousness."This form, this bowl, is our body. The ghee or the oil within it is our prāṇa. And this wick, which is inside, is the individual self." "Therefore, the Vedic culture, Vedic tradition, Sanātana Dharma, it … read more »
Principles Of Anusthana
Morning program with Swamiji from Strilky.Anusthana is a spiritual discipline involving the meditative repetition of the mantra for a period of time. There are basic rules for the anusthana which should be followed. By mantra japa, we can attain the peace … read more »
The World Needs Spiritual Light
Evening program with Swamiji from Strilky.The world needs spiritual education. Spiritual educated is that one who understands the others pain and troubles. The world needs spiritual light and spiritual people. Spirituality is not a particular way of religion. Spirituality means purity. … read more »
Life Is Full Of Desires
A morning satsang discourse on taming the mind and the power of mantra."The mind is like a locomotive. And all the cabins have to follow, because it is hung on the locomotive." "Throw the big rock on that happiness which lets disappear the name of God from the … read more »
Mantra Has Many Meanings
Satsang with Swamiji from Strilky.Unless we do not understand the meaning we cannot realize. MAN is the mind and TRA means satisfaction. Our mind is mighty. He can destroy us or protect us. He can lead us to the hell … read more »
Do The Inner Work
Goodbye Satsang with Swamiji from Strilky, Czech Republic.The entire universe is working. The planets, the nature, the five elements, the seasons and our body. Everything is constantly working and none of them have a resting day. It is one of the principles of … read more »
Divine Energy In Mahaprabhu Deep Ashram
An evening satsang from an ashram, discussing its spiritual significance and the practice of mantra awareness."This ashram has become a holy place. Those who come here and breathe this air automatically experience spiritual development." "You must become aware of it. Become one with it. Have love and devotion to the Divine. … read more »
Desert tour with Swamiji in Australia 2011
A devotional hymn and discourse on the supreme importance of the Guru's grace."What is the use of a beautiful form, a virtuous wife, glorious fame, or wealth as immense as Mount Meru, if the mind is not attached to the lotus feet of the Guru?" "What is the … read more »
Coastal tour with Swamiji in Australia 2011
A poetic recitation and song celebrating the sacred nature of India and its people."The soil of this country is sandalwood. Every village is a land of penance." "Every child is a child of Rām. Every girl is an image of the Goddess." An unidentified speaker delivers a lyrical ode … read more »
Mantra Is Leading You
A talk on the essence and practice of mantra during a Mantra Anushthana program."If you ask a true bhakta, for them, mantra is prāṇa. It is life itself." "Our duty is just to sit and relax... Repeat our mantra, and everything will come." A speaker addresses the gathering at … read more »
Bija Mantra Is The Essence
Afternoon program from Strilky.Czech. A mantra is a sound, a syllable, a word or group of words that is considered capable of creating transformation. A bija mantra represents the essence of a mantra and is like a seed which … read more »
Effect Of The Mantra
A teaching session on the power and practice of mantra."Your one sentence can hurt millions of hearts. And one sentence can make millions of hearts happy, healthy, and joyful." "Guru Mantra is practiced, first of all, to improve, develop, and achieve our goal of life: … read more »
Bathing In The River Of Knowledge
A satsang discourse on the power of mantra and dharma in the present age."Kali Yuga kīval nām ādhāra. Kali Yuga has only one hope, the strength, the foundation. The name. Name means name of God." "Dharma Rakṣita Rakṣita. If you protect your Dharma, Dharma will protect you. And therefore, … read more »
The Flow of Blessing, Joy and Happines
A satsang gathering at an ashram featuring devotional singing, teachings on pilgrimage, and shared reflections."Nowadays, you take a helicopter, fly there, go down, have a darshan, and go back... So the value, the meaning is lost." "When the bhaktas come to the master, they come with devotion, with love. And … read more »
We Should Have A Destination
Evening Satsang from Strilky, Czech Republic.There are two kinds of people. One are very clear, they have an aim and a destination. Others like to read a lot and are developing only the intellect. Reading is not bad if we can … read more »
Sri Swami Madhavananda Austria Hospital Project in India
A webcast presentation detailing the humanitarian work of a desert hospital in Rajasthan."One in fifty women dies during childbirth, and there is only one doctor for 5,782 people." "Health is not everything, but without health, everything is nothing." Dr. Sādhvī Śāntidī broadcasts from the ashram, reporting on the … read more »
The First Happiness Is Good Health
A spiritual discourse on holistic health, the nature of fire, and life's debts, followed by a presentation on a charitable hospital project."The first happiness is good health. Health is that which keeps our nature and our very origin safe." "Every householder, every human, has five kinds of debts (ṛṇa) in their life... First is Mātṛ Ṛṇa, the … read more »
Children Are The Future Of Tomorrow
An evening satsang featuring a talk on education and culture, followed by student testimonials from a gurukul."Spirituality is the purity of the consciousness, the purity of the heart, the purity of the intellect, the purity of the mind, and the purity of actions and service to this world." "Children are like raw … read more »
When Will You Fill My Cup Of Love?
Evening Satsang from Jadan, India.Swamiji translates one of Holy Guruji's bhajans: Prema ka pyala hari kaba mera bharase - O Lord, when will you fill my cup of love? I am the beggar on your door day and night and … read more »
Satsang Is Within You
A satsang discourse on seva (selfless service) and the importance of spiritual company."God Himself quits his Vaikuṇṭha and incarnates to serve, to do sevā for all creatures on earth. Sevā is the greatest thing we can do in our life." "Fortunate are they who have such happiness, satsa … read more »
Experiences of the Rishis
Evening Satsang from Jadan, India.The Rishis are known as the seers, hermits and sages of ancient India to whom the hymns of the Vedas were revealed. Their knowledge and wisdom was a great gift for the entire world. They found … read more »
Blessing Is A Universal Power
A spiritual discourse on the power of blessings, discipline, and life's journey."Blessings have immense power. Anything is possible through the blessing." "Life is a journey, not a destination. And on that journey to reach the destination, our journey should be on the path." A spiritual teacher addresses … read more »
Governing The Spiritual Light
A spiritual discourse on awakening the senses and the supreme value of satsa g."O my friends, wake up, the dawn has risen. It means the dawn of the Gurudev’s satsa g, the dawn of the Gurudev’s wisdom." "In this Kali Yuga, to come to heaven is easier... But satsa … read more »
Yama and Dharmaraja
A spiritual discourse critiquing selfish religiosity and explaining the path of true devotion through stories and teachings."Therefore, people may declare that they are spiritual and religious, but they are often spiritual and religious in their selfishness." "My dear, I wish you all the best and the blessings... May that bird which is … read more »
Guru And Mansic Puja
A teaching on the practice of Mānasik Pūjā, or mental worship."The Iṣṭadevatā is the personal God, and we choose the Iṣṭadevatā according to our feeling, according to our heart, where it goes." "So the Mānasik Pūjā is said to be higher than the external Pūjā. God … read more »
Blessings of Gurudev
A satsang discourse on the nature of the guru-disciple relationship and spiritual life."What is not possible, the impossible becomes possible through the blessing of Gurudev." "Habit is the second nature of a man. It becomes the nature." The lecturer addresses seekers, explaining the true meaning of a guru … read more »
Divine Lila, Gods Play
A spiritual discourse exploring divine play, devotion, and karma through storytelling."His friends were called gopas, what we call disciples or friends. And his female disciples are known as gopīs." "There is no power in the entire universe that can tie me, or close me, or stop … read more »
Siddha Purusha Sri Devpuriji. The Perfect Master. Part 3.
A spiritual discourse reflecting on divine love, the power of a saint's glance, and stories of devotion."Darśan means to see. Darśan means blessing. Darśan means unity. Darśan means the light. Darśan means oneness." "Love is unbreakable. Love is unlimited. Love is eternal. Love is divine. Love is God. Love is the truth, … read more »
Evening Meditation guided by Swamiji
Evening program from Wellington, New Zealand.Meditation brings the inner peace, physical peace, mental peace and peace into the soul. Every meditation should be practiced with the guru mantra we received from our master. A meditation without mantra is like a body … read more »
Darshan. Visions Of The Divine
A spiritual discourse reflecting on the grace of the Guru and the soul's longing for divine vision."O Gurudev, we are stuck in the net of doubts, the net of conflicts." "Those who sing the glory of Gurudev will not again come into these troubles. They will always be in Ānanda Loka, always … read more »
Siddha Purusha Sri Devpuriji. The Perfect Master. Part 2.
A satsang discourse on divine grace and the power of saints, addressing doubt and sharing miraculous stories."If world governments would incorporate chapters on spirituality, ethics, ahiṃsā, brotherhood, and love for nature, creatures, and humanity into education, it would help bring peace to the world." "Devapurījī kicked the basket, and what happened? All … read more »
Be Under His Shelter
A spiritual discourse on cultivating inner peace through faith, surrender, and overcoming inner obstacles."One who is always under divine shelter is safe. But how does one come under God's shelter?" "If you have peace within, you can bring peace outside. Without inner peace, you cannot." The speaker delivers a … read more »
Siddha Purusha Sri Devpuriji. The Perfect Master
A discourse on the divine lineage and miraculous powers of Himalayan Siddhas."Anhonī guru karshake—what we think is impossible, the Guru's grace can make possible. Honi Deitā Mitāī—what is destined to happen, Gurudev can remove." "Devapurījī is known as a Siddha Puruṣa who possessed all twenty-four siddhis. These … read more »
Greatness of His Name
A spiritual discourse on the power of divine name, dharma, and the value of time."Gurujī used to say in satsa g that once God wanted to know what is greater: mokṣa or sevā?... Surprisingly, the seva was heavier than mokṣa." "In the Guru Granth Sāhib, the holy book, it is … read more »
Presentation about Roti/Chapati, Jadan Ashram
An instructional presentation on the traditional preparation of chapati bread, from organic cultivation to cooking and spiritual significance."Chapati is a special kind of roti, which is made of whole wheat flour and is prepared on a special pan called a tava." "Pure food builds a pure mind. That is why we have to … read more »
Practicing Khatu Pranam, Part 2
Morning practice with Swamiji, Khatu Pranam, Part 2 When practicing the Yoga in Daily Life Khatu Pranam exercise series, one can feel the peace, the harmony and the oneness.It is not like any gymnastic .It is Yoga. And especially Yoga in Daily Life. Practitioners should have the understanding for the value of the exercises. When practicing, then the physical, mental and emotional harmony can … read more »
Practicing Khatu Pranam, Part 1
Practicing Khatu Pranam with Swamiji, practice and explanations, Wellington.This exercise series, which harmonizes body, mind and soul, is the outcome of research and experience extending over many years. In the initial stage of practice, focus is given to the physical benefits. Khatu Pranam strengthens, … read more »
The Primacy of the Name in the Kali Yuga
A discourse on the nature of the Kali Yuga and the power of the divine name."Kali Yuga is Kriyā Yuga. Kriyā Yuga means Karma Yuga. Karma is primary." "Kali yuga kevala nāma ādhāra, sumira sumira nara hoi bhava pāra. (In the Kali Yuga, the name alone is the foundation; by repeating, … read more »