Abhishek is worship of the entire Universe
Lecture by Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda, Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Shivalingam represents the universe itself - full of consciousness, energy, life. When we are doing abhishek, we are worshipping the whole universe.
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Do not live a selfish life
A discourse on the divine origin and essence of the Vedas.
"The Vedas mark the beginning, the dawn of human civilization on this planet. The divine knowledge received at that time to advance human civilization is called the Vedas."
"Ekam Sad Viprā Bahudā Vadanti... The Truth is one, God is one... But wise people... describe God in different ways according to their opinion and knowledge."
A speaker addresses an assembly at the Om Ashram, offering salutations to the guru lineage. He expounds on the Vedas as divine knowledge given for all humanity, explaining their four divisions—Ṛgveda, Yajurveda, Sāmaveda, and Atharvaveda—and their core teachings on oneness, truth, devotion, and humanity's purpose to protect and enhance the world. He emphasizes that the paramparā's bhajans distill this Vedic essence for practical devotion.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Tree planting in Auckland
A tree-planting ceremony for peace and healing following a national tragedy.
"This tree is for the peace of the whole world. Peace and the bliss of the tree. We search for peace, and this tree gives us bliss."
"We would like to pray for this as a peace, and for this country, that it should never and never happen again."
Following the Christchurch mosque shootings, community leaders, local officials, and international representatives gather at a newly restored beach in Auckland. They plant a "peace tree" as a symbol of unity, offering prayers for the victims and for global harmony. Swami Vishwaguruji leads the ceremony, dedicating the tree to the victims and explaining its significance as a living prayer.
Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand
Narada cursed Vishnu
Lecture by Swamiji from Vep, Hungary, July 2001. Although Narada got back his real face he became very angry with Visnu. He wanted to kill Visnu or himself. Narada was completely confused. Another story is when the devas and rakshasas were churning the ocean. Siva drank the poison and devae and rakshasas were fighting for the nectar. Narada told hard words to Visnu insulting him. So Narada cursed Visnu to get a human body. He should be born as Rama. Visnu accepted the curse. God dissolved Narada's maya. Narada realized that it was only an illusion and he realizes what he did. Visnu gave Narada a kriya to purify him from the bad karmas of his actions.
The Power of Hatha Yoga and the Journey Within
A discourse on the classical definition and power of Haṭha Yoga.
"A Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules."
"The Haṭha Yogī is above every other yogī, if you understand. But of course, this is not merely doing Netī and having water come out; the Haṭha Yogī is doing sādhanā."
Swami Ji explains the profound discipline of Haṭha Yoga, distinguishing it from the common Western reduction to mere postures. He narrates a story where even Lord Śiva cannot impose a boon on a renounced Haṭha Yogī, illustrating the yogī's supreme willpower. The talk details the six purification techniques (ṣaṭkarma) and clarifies that Haṭha Yoga's true aim is to purify the nāḍīs (energy channels) to awaken Kuṇḍalinī and achieve samādhi.
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
