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Prayer will reach our chakras
1:20 - 2:06 (46 min)
The instrument of life must be understood and handled with care, beginning with the study of chakras and kuṇḍalinī from the roots. Any instrument, whether a machine, a horse, or the human body, requires a knowledgeable handler. A horse is a great animal and a friend, sensing fear and responding with care if treated with respect. The human body is a fragile instrument; its health depends on controlled habits of eating, moving, and sleeping. Upon waking, remember you are human and see first the faces of parents or spiritual images. Respect parents deeply, for they protected and suffered for you. All humans are one, despite different names or races. Step onto the earth as your mother and begin the day with water, touching the nerve system. Understanding chakras is natural; fearing them leads to problems. You are already divine; your chakras are okay. Do not rush. This study requires a true guru.
"The instrument itself does not matter. Any kind of instrument should not be given into the hands of a person who does not know how to handle it."
"First, I am human. When we think really, really, then the whole day we will not do anything wrong to other humans."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Sources of happiness
2:10 - 3:32 (82 min)
Health is the foundational wealth for happiness, achieved through the balance of yoga and Āyurveda.
Health is the first wealth; without it, everything is nothing. Yoga and Āyurveda are two wings for balance: yoga harmonizes astral energy and emotions, while Āyurveda maintains physical health. The primary happiness is a healthy body. The second is having sufficient resources to feed one's family and guests, avoiding greed, which is insatiable like a beggar's bottomless pot made from the human mind. The third happiness is harmony and mutual understanding between husband and wife. The fourth is obedient children. The fifth is good neighbors and social harmony. Worry is a destructive termite that erodes health. Āyurveda is the knowledge of life, focusing on nourishment and natural remedies. Desires, especially of the tongue, are enemies to control. The soul is like a queen bee; when it departs, the bodily systems follow. Simple Āyurvedic techniques, like gentle touch or using a feather, can alleviate issues. Purification practices like Śaṅkhaprakṣālana should align with seasonal changes. True well-being comes from natural living, not excessive consumption or artificial means.
"Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health."
"The first wealth is good health."
Filming location: Raumati Beach, New Zealand
Two kinds of power
3:40 - 4:46 (66 min)
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Brisbane, Australia. We need power for everything. Incarnations have a weapon and also a blessing in their hands. Both Siva and Shakti is power. Now in the Kali-yuga devils are awakened. Siva is the God of the devas and devils also. The negative and positive sides also are within us. A story about a tongue and a tooth. Pranayam always must begin in the left nostril. The ocean is the power of the Earth. All five elements have their power. We need power positive but hard. During meditation, we should see our inner world. Practice and heory are completely different. When we chant OM our tongue should be relaxed.
Discover peace and happiness within you
4:50 - 5:54 (64 min)
Vishwaguru Maheshwarananda Public Lecture, Kosice, Slovak Republic. Vishwaguruji reveals the secrets of our birth. We come from the beautiful Universe with peace and happiness within. This kind of realization is awakened by practicing meditation.
Practice from Wellington with MM Vivekpuri
6:00 - 6:59 (59 min)
Wellington, New Zealand
Meditation can help us
7:05 - 8:30 (85 min)
Public lecture with Vishwaguruji from Poprad, Slovakia. Why don’t we have time? Why are we suffering from stress? And even more if we have more money? If we would practice yoga three hours a day we would have happy life. Meditation can help us. Vishwaguruji gives a short and practical insight into the system of Yoga in Daily Life.
Why we do Anusthan
8:35 - 9:35 (60 min)
Anuṣṭhāna is a dedicated spiritual practice undertaken with a specific saṅkalpa, or resolve. This resolve is a personal vow to perform disciplined sādhanā for a purpose, such as spiritual growth, health, success, or family harmony. In a household, partners perform anuṣṭhāna for each other's well-being, fostering oneness. A family maintains harmony when all generations live together with care, respect, and shared responsibility, consulting elders on important matters. True marital union is a merging into oneness, like rivers entering one ocean. This practice aims to cultivate Satya Yuga qualities within Kali Yuga. Anuṣṭhāna is also performed for nature, praying for good crops and rain, offering the first harvest to the Divine. One must not attempt to control nature but surrender to its wisdom, as illustrated by farmers who demanded perfect weather and harvested empty seeds. The practice extends to praying for all creatures, for their habitats and peace, recognizing the interconnectedness of all life. The core mantra is "Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ"—may all be happy. Physical discomfort during practice is to be met with tolerance and adaptation, as the essence of anuṣṭhāna arises from the heart's sincere intention.
"Marriage means to merge. It is like two rivers entering one ocean."
"Let it be in nature’s hands."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Feel the confidence and God will help
9:40 - 10:26 (46 min)
Confidence is the thread that holds our spiritual life together.
Begin and end each day by turning inward, surrendering all actions to the divine. This surrender brings peace and freedom from fear, for one knows the indwelling Self can never be taken away. Confidence is not a fleeting emotion but a state of oneness, like milk and water merging. All activities are like beads on a fragile thread; without the knot of confidence, the thread breaks. All beings are sustained by one God, just as all citizens belong to one country and all raindrops return to the ocean. Disputes arise from duality, forgetting that all is one. The practice of faith, like the prostration in prayer, allows one to see the unseen reality.
"Anyone can take from my hands, but not from my jīvā, my ātmā."
"Eko brahma dvitīya nāsti: one Brahman, there is no second."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Past is gone future is not here yet
10:30 - 11:14 (44 min)
The path is to be present, letting go of past and future.
You have practiced and received knowledge. Our way is to be relaxed and normal, not straining or focusing oddly. What we seek is to know the Self. We follow a given path but must understand it ourselves. We are human with knowledge, yet we do not know what comes after this life. Do not dwell on the past; it is gone like an exhale. We often live in memories or future thoughts, not in the present. Suffering in the present will not last. We must come into our heart and thoughts to be one. Forget the past; your future path will be good. What you have now is here; do not lose it by grasping for more.
"Do not meditate and concentrate on what is gone; learning is gone."
"The past is gone. The present is here. But you think, 'In the future, I will also get this.' But you will not get it."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Rishis are protecting us
11:20 - 12:15 (55 min)
Great ṛṣis and saints exist unseen, protecting humanity.
These perfected beings are present globally, often hidden in remote places like glaciers or deserts. They communicate mind-to-mind and possess profound knowledge. While invisible, their protective energy shields us. Historical accounts, like a photo of a meditating ascetic under a glacier, attest to their existence. Their influence spans eras and continents, with cultural connections found worldwide, such as Hanumān statues in Mexico. We live in a time where negative forces are strong, but these ṛṣis counteract them with their radiant energy. True spirituality recognizes the divine in all traditions without criticism. Judging others as "good" or "bad" primarily reflects our own inner state. A spiritual master, like a surgeon, works to cleanse our inner impurities without rejection. Our nature is to help, just as a scorpion's nature is to sting.
"There are very great ṛṣis, saints. They are protecting us."
"His nature is to sting, and my nature is to bring him out and leave him."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Stories are within you
12:20 - 13:18 (58 min)
Surrender to the guru is the path to grace, and stories are vessels for truth.
We are not the doer; all action belongs to the guru. We surrender our capacity at the holy feet. An object, like carved stone, is transformed through consecration and placement upon the altar; it becomes divine through worship. Offer what you can from inner devotion. The guru's grace precedes our birth, and there are many true gurus. Do not judge them. A story was told of a poor man who asked a great sage four questions but was given only three answers for others' problems. By selflessly conveying the solutions—which revealed treasure and led to a marriage—his own poverty was resolved. Your word has power; speak with care, for what you declare takes form. Truth resides within, and a story is that inner store of experience. Learn through crafting tales from your own life.
"First, give your answers. And he said, 'Only three questions.' And these three were the answer for your fourth."
"The story is in you. So every day before going to sleep, have a story for yourself."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
For meditation we need calmness
13:25 - 14:26 (61 min)
True meditation requires deep inner stillness, not mere restlessness disguised as practice. Discipline is essential, yet restlessness persists. The Guru's grace is fundamental for liberation, not divine beings. Stories illustrate this: Ramakrishna was told by the Divine Mother that only his Guru could grant moksha. Similarly, a disciple's purity and surrender are tested, as gossip and negativity spoil devotion like lemon in milk. Meditation demands mastering the three states of waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. One must journey inward through the body's subtle centers, represented by letters and chakras. Surrender is key, as shown in the allegory of the bamboo willingly cut by God to become a flute and later a channel for the Ganga. The aim is to reach a state of silent, vibrationless awareness.
"Mother, give me that liberation." She said, "I cannot give you that moksha which only the Gurudeva can give."
"God, I love you, but I am so afraid." God said, "Don't worry, my dear, I love you, but I will chip your whole trunk."
Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Influence Of The Full Moon
14:30 - 15:27 (57 min)
The moon's influence connects nature, human consciousness, and spiritual practice. The full moon profoundly affects our emotions and the natural world. In scripture, moonlight is a nectar entering vegetation, linked to the idea of a honeymoon, where honey symbolizes health and immortality. We must protect bees, crucial for this nectar, as their decline is an ecological disaster. A practitioner should be like a bee, extracting only the good from the world without causing harm. The bee's hum is its mantra. To balance the moon's strong energy, one may fast on a full moon day. The moon symbolizes emotion; like ocean waves, high emotions obscure clarity, so important decisions should wait for calm. Our journey involves consciousness moving through energy centers, from the root, which holds past karma, to higher states. We must purify subconscious desires in this life to avoid future suffering. True practice involves healthy living, compassion, and meditation to perceive the divine beauty in all existence, living purely like a lotus in a polluted world.
"Arjuna, I enter into the vegetation as a nectar through the moonlight."
"If you would like to have all as your friends, then give up harsh words."
Filming location: New York, USA
The Divine Lineage of Alakpurījī: Saints, Siddhas, and the Eternal Guru
15:35 - 16:05 (30 min)
The divine lineage flows from the Himalayan Siddha Pīṭha of Alakpurījī. This holy place in the high valleys near Badrināth is where Alaknandā and another river meet. Great beings incarnate in every yuga to protect dharma and liberate souls. These are the Nityāvatāra, the eternal gurus embodying the creator, sustainer, and dissolver principles. They often move hidden in the world. A seeker named Devapurījī received Alakpurījī's light and blessings, gaining great siddhis. He later bestowed this light upon Bhagavān Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī, an incarnation of Viṣṇu. Mahāprabhujī's dear disciple was Śrī Svāmī Madhavānandapurījī, whose divine birth we commemorate. The path requires complete surrender, not a desire for quick miracles. When God calls, one must be ready to go.
"O Arjuna, from time to time I incarnate in every yuga to protect the dharma, to liberate all the pure souls."
"Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Para Brahma, Tasmai Śrī Guruve Namaha."
Filming location: India
One day we will be together
16:10 - 16:54 (44 min)
All spiritual paths are one, despite different names and forms. This unity is seen in families where each member has a name, yet the family is one. Similarly, every yoga center and religion, though named differently, converges on the same truth. Just as children in a kindergarten are all beautiful, all spiritual endeavors are good. The human soul is one, despite variations in body or color. Life is like water: individual drops from clouds or rivers ultimately return to and merge with the ocean. Maintaining distinct traditions and knowing one's roots creates harmony, while excessive mixing without understanding leads to confusion. Respect all paths and see the single reality within all forms.
"Yoga is only one yoga; we simply have different names."
"Water is water. It may be in the clouds, in the ocean... but one fine drop comes together with others... and finally returns to the ocean."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Opening Address: Yoga for World Peace and Non-Violence
17:00 - 17:07 (7 min)
Yoga is a universal principle for achieving peace, beginning with inner peace. Our organization supports this conference to promote non-violence and harmony, values shared by yoga and Hindu teachings. Personal qualities like truth, compassion, and self-control are essential for this journey. We believe all religions are equal paths to one God, and yoga serves as a balancing practice for all. This conference aims to exchange ideas on using yoga's principles to foster global peace and respectful relations among diverse peoples.
"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."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
The Path of Yoga for Universal Peace
17:15 - 17:38 (23 min)
Yoga is the universal manual for achieving peace. It is far more than physical flexibility; it is the interconnection of body, mind, and spirit, extending from the individual to all humanity and nature. Lasting peace has not been found through material wealth or political philosophies alone. Yoga, founded on non-violence, provides the path. It is a way of life that harmonizes all faiths by directing one inward to know the self. Transforming the world begins with transforming oneself. This practice requires no money and can be started immediately. By investing in yoga education and making personal practice a priority, individuals become ambassadors of peace. The collective action of many yogis can change the world.
"Yoga is the only practice that gives peace to everyone without harm, judgment, or discrimination."
"To fix the world, you must fix your mind."
Filming location: Prague, Czech Republic
Heart and intellect
17:45 - 18:24 (39 min)
The discipline of vṛtti is the foundation of yoga.
All sacred words are Vedavākya, sharing the same essence. Humans misuse divine gifts, becoming selfish. Two śaktis exist: positive devī śakti and negative āsurī śakti, which can awaken the positive. Vṛtti is your attention, thinking, and where your consciousness moves. Without vṛtti, you become depressed; with uncontrolled vṛtti, you are distracted. Intellect is pure, but greed confuses it. The heart is a bag of feelings like fear and love, but it is weak. Selfishness directs vṛtti toward personal desire. Your vṛtti can be elsewhere even while your body is present, causing restlessness. Therefore, do not merely think from the heart; the heart feels, but the intellect thinks. Discipline is required. Patañjali states yoga is calming the mind's fluctuations. Control your vṛttis; do not let them wander. Bring your vṛtti to rest in the heart, where devotion resides and qualities like mercy awaken. Begin with discipline to control the vṛttis.
"Yogaḥ citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ: through practicing yoga, your mind's fluctuations are calmed, or without controlling them, your practice will not succeed."
"My body is here, but my vṛtti is there where my beloved Kṛṣṇa is."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
The center of the Divine Light
18:30 - 19:05 (35 min)
The eternal holy light of this spiritual seat has been radiating for forty years. This center in Vienna is a blessed place where thousands have learned yoga and spirituality. The presence of the master imbued it with a lasting spiritual power. This light is for all beings equally, as the sun shines for everyone. The work here is like a seed that has grown into a global tree. You are connected to this lineage; you are also a successor and a student. Enlightenment is not gained by mere touch but through dedicated practice. Your primary task is to cleanse your heart through spiritual discipline. Do not neglect your practice, or the inner light will dim. A blessing given is permanent and will protect you, even if understood later. All worldly conflict is superficial; deep within the heart lies peace. Take light from this eternal flame to ignite your own.
"The whole creature is myself, my ātmā. Ātmā soi paramātmā, and this ātmā is the supreme one."
"Practice is very important... The task is to first cleanse your heart and cleanse your feelings."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Adoring the God
19:50 - 20:26 (36 min)
The beauty of nature mirrors the inner light of meditation. Observe creation's splendor—the dawn, sunset, ocean, and wind. This external beauty reflects the Chidākāśa, the inner space of consciousness, which can be illuminated. Practice satsaṅg, being together in truth. Practice the disciplines of yoga: good conduct, thoughts, food, and dwelling in joyful places. All creation is sacred. Recognize the one divine reality behind all forms. Human life is defined by compassion and reverence. Do not cause pain. Respect the earth as mother and all life. Do not waste resources. The sound Oṁ is the primordial vibration of all creation. It is Parabrahma, the supreme formless reality. Chanting Oṁ purifies and removes fear, connecting the individual to the universal resonance.
"Sat means the truth, and saṅg means to be together. Be there with that society which speaks about God, about truth."
"Oṁkāra is Parabrahma Rūpa. It means the form... Oṁkāra is nābhārūpa, like the sky."
Filming location: Fiji Islands
Meditation from Strilky
20:30 - 21:25 (55 min)
The practice of Nāda unifies sound within meditation to perceive the Self. Sit comfortably and close the eyes. Produce the sound "you" with the lips together, though the teeth must be positioned correctly to allow the internal resonance. Place fingers in the ears and listen to the sound internally. The aim is to perceive this sound throughout the entire head, unifying both halves of the brain. This perception is a foundational yoga. Do not be concerned with others or external sounds. Concentrate solely on the internal resonance until it fills your awareness. After practice, release the posture and integrate the experience.
"Listen, and then place your fingers here like this, about five times."
"Try to practice it so that you perceive the sound in the whole head, in both halves."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The 2nd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival (4/5)
21:30 - 22:08 (38 min)
The 2nd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival from Villach, Austria.
The 3rd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival (1/4)
22:15 - 23:26 (71 min)
The purpose of human life is to realize the Ātmā within the heart, moving from ignorance to the light of liberation. We are bound to the outer world and identify with thoughts and feelings, believing we are separate individuals. This causes suffering and the cycle of birth and death. The guru provides practices to overcome this false identification and ego. Through devotion and these tools, one can purify the inner self. The goal is to recognize the oneness of the inner self and the Divine, which already exists within. The outer world is manifold, but the inner Puruṣa is one. Do not waste the precious human life in worldly pursuits.
"Only your guru can free you from that. He can lead you from this ignorance to the light—the light of wisdom, the light of knowledge, the light of liberation."
"The eyes are given to you to see the Lord, and the ears we have to listen to wisdom. With our mouths we shall chant the name of God, and with our hands we should give."
Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary
The 3rd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival (2/4)
23:30 - 0:39 (69 min)
The longing for the divine is the core of spiritual search. External pursuits bring only change, not lasting joy. Saints direct the search inward, where the beloved is found. The essence of creation is Oṁ, the sound and form of God. Knowing this secret, saints abide in eternal bliss. Practice purifies the layers of being, revealing the higher Self. The guru incarnates to bestow the knowledge and path for self-realization. This teaching dispels the illusion of separation from God.
"Somehow, the world pulls us outward, but there is always change."
"Without Aum, your spiritual practice is senseless."
Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary
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