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A yoga and meditation session focusing on hand mudrās, chakras, and daily spiritual practice. "Symbolically, as a mudrā in yogic science, the thumb represents the Supreme... The index finger represents our self. Our aim is to become one." "Research in many European hospitals shows they practice this... When we adopt this mudrā, peace comes automatically." A spiritual teacher instructs the group in the symbolic and practical use of a hand mudrā representing the union of the individual soul (Jīvātmā) with the supreme consciousness (Paramātmā). He explains its calming effect on the nervous system and its use in greeting and prayer. The teaching expands into managing daily stress, the influence of thoughts and words on the chakras, and practical remedies for ailments like headaches. The session includes chanting the peace mantra and other prayers, concluding with advice on spiritual study. Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

A final satsang discourse on spiritual practice, destiny, and devotion. "Our good or bad destiny is created by our actions and deeds." "Only the one who is fortunate will get it, and the one who is sinful will not get it." A spiritual teacher addresses the gathering on their last day, reflecting on the recent Kumbh Mela and the nature of grace. He explains concepts like destiny (karma), the two types of seekers (Lakṣārthī and Vācaratī), and the importance of sincere devotion over selfish desire. Using parables about a sandalwood fly, a crow and a swan, and a test with a moong grain, he illustrates how past actions and inner purity determine one's attraction to truth. He stresses the need for unity, criticizes casteism and hypocrisy, and concludes by emphasizing that true meditation and knowledge come only through a Guru's grace. Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

A satsang and practical yoga demonstration on integrating yoga into everyday life for all ages and abilities. "Yoga in Daily Life is a scientific system... designed for a lifelong program. It is a lifelong practice." "Yoga is not only designed for the young kids... But yoga should also be for people who are 80 years old, 90 years old, 100 years old." Swami Maheshwarananda leads an evening session, beginning with a peace mantra. He discusses the global recognition of yoga, warns against its commercialization, and emphasizes its accessibility as a holistic system for health and spirituality. With demonstrators, he shows adaptable exercises for different ages and abilities, including chair-based poses, and explains the importance of breath, relaxation, and proper meditation focus on the heart. He concludes with reflections on devotion versus superficial love. Filming location: London, UK

Public lecture with Vishwaguruji from Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. Life is a journey. Meditation is the path to our aim. The roots of the mantra lie in the heart. The heart and the consciousness is pure, thoughts can be different. They create other quality in our whole being. We should master this process.

A guided yoga practice focusing on chakra awareness through specific postures and breath. "Try to understand that the chakra and its location are like a reflection zone... It is the same with some āsanas; they influence and activate a point in our body connected to a cakra." "If we are concentrated on one point, we will remain without movement. When our mind starts to go here and there, we lose concentration." An instructor leads a session of āsanas (postures) and mudrās (seals) designed to bring awareness and sensation to the energy centers (chakras) from Mūlādhāra to Sahasrāra. The practice includes Maṇḍūkāsana for the root chakra, rolling movements for Maṇipūra and Viśuddhi, Ākarandanurāsana for Ājñā chakra focus, and Ekapāda Praṇāmāsana for concentration and Anāhata. The teaching connects physical sensation to energetic and mental states, referencing yoga texts and epic stories. Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Firstly Sri Rahul Chabbra Ji, Indian Ambassador to Hungary, speaks about different kinds of pollution that threaten the whole globe and the ways to remove this pollution. Vishwaguruji speaks about the meaning of Shivalingam and chants Mahamrityun Jayamantra.

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

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

A spiritual discourse on the path of yoga and inner mastery, emphasizing the necessity of a guru and disciplined practice. "After training comes perfection. After perfection, you practice. Then you can teach others. It is the same in yoga." "Without a master, you cannot be perfect... The perfection in that reality, in the real meaning of what yoga is... your work cannot be completed without the Master." The teacher, referred to as Śrīdīp Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, explains that true mastery in yoga requires perfection in physical and breath practices before one can teach, paralleling the long training of a medical specialist. He stresses that real mastery involves controlling the senses and inner desires through the five kośas (sheaths), which is impossible without a guru's guidance. He shares a personal account of a Himalayan pilgrimage to the sacred region of Alak Purījī, describing the extreme environment and spiritual energy encountered there, to illustrate the depth of commitment required on the path. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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.

A spiritual discourse on the human body as a divine temple and the path of inner sound (nāda). "Our body is our temple. How we take care of it, how we feel, and how we live in it—that is our body." "Nāda, the sound. Nāda, the form of Parabrahma. That is Parabrahma. That is the sound, Parabrahma, Puruṣottam Bhagavān. That we come to." Swami Sukh Sagar leads a satsang, elaborating on the concept of the body as God's temple and the central role of the navel as the source of the primal sound (nāda). He explains the journey of consciousness through the chakras, emphasizing the practice of focusing on the navel to awaken the body's resonance. The talk includes a guided moment for listeners to place a hand on the navel and concludes with prayers and chants to the Guru lineage. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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

A guided meditation and teaching session on perception, memory, and the analogy of the human body as a living tree. "Observe the trees; take all this into your memory now, more consciously. Now close your eyes and see the picture inside. This is the test: how much concentration do you have?" "This tree is like our self. It’s alive in the tree... Similarly, in our body, it’s not only one soul. We have one, our big soul, but we have millions of other creatures in our body." A teacher guides students through a visualization exercise in a park, using observation of a tree to discuss concentration and memory. He expands the analogy, comparing the tree's structure to the human body and spine, and discusses the multitude of life within a single body. He emphasizes storing beautiful memories, like winter landscapes, to aid meditation, sharing personal anecdotes from snowy environments to illustrate his points. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

An evening satsang discourse on spiritual realization and the nature of existence. "What we need more is that we have to come to that step which is the highest, meaning to the cosmic." "Without Guru, we cannot know Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Maheś... Without Guru, we cannot do dhyāna. Without Guru, we cannot do pūjā." The lecturer speaks on the human journey toward cosmic consciousness, using metaphors of nature's cycles, the elusive horizon, and a parable about hidden treasure to illustrate spiritual truths. He emphasizes the necessity of the guru's grace for meditation and liberation, concluding with a devotional bhajan. Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. In reality, yoga is one but it has many branches and names. Yogis usually gave the names of animals to the positures because they don't want to come back to the world in the body of that animal. There are also many kinds of kriyas, Some of them are hatha yoga kriyas. There is a big misunderstanding in the western world about hatha yoga. Vajra nadi controls our all nerve systems. Practise every day and go step by step. Pranayama has also many technics. Breathing is happening also towards our skin. The story about a France king and girls covered with gold. Explanation and demonstration of one kind of Bhramari pranayama.

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Atma is immortal. The story of Naciketa and Yanaraj. Yamaraj tells Nacikata the nature of the Atman. Gurudev forms us like a smith forms the iron into a beautiful shape. But we need patience. Gurudev helps us attain liberation. A story of a man who didn’t want to go with his Guru. If we solve one problem the same time we create two other. Only surrender to Gurudev can really solve our problems.

A spiritual discourse on divine presence, ethics, and the nature of the soul. "All are the light of God. And from time to time, God comes and looks after them personally." "Sin is the result of causing pain to others, to all creatures: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, political, economic, etc." Swami Gajanan delivers a talk exploring the appearance of saints and divine incarnations in human form, emphasizing the oneness of all life and the ethical principle of not causing pain. He discusses the nature of the body, mind, and soul, critiques dogmatic religious conflict, and explains true renunciation as letting go of inner longing rather than material possessions. The session concludes with the singing of a bhajan. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Bhajans and pictures from India

Public lecture with Vishwaguruji from Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. Life is a journey. Meditation is the path to our aim. The roots of the mantra lie in the heart. The heart and the consciousness is pure, thoughts can be different. They create other quality in our whole being. We should master this process.

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

A spiritual discourse narrating the story of Pārvatī's resolve to perform tapasyā (austerity) and explaining its power. "Tapasya is the giver of happiness and the remover of all troubles." "Through the power of tapasyā, Brahmā is able to create this world. Through the power of that tapasyā... Viṣṇu is able to protect the world. And through that power of tapasyā, Śiva, is able to destroy all the negative powers." The speaker recounts how Pārvatī, consoling her mother Mēnā, describes a dream in which a Brāhmaṇa instructs her to undertake severe spiritual austerity, affirming the truth of sage Nārada's words. The narrative details the immense power of tapasyā, using the examples of the Hindu trinity and Śeṣanāga, and describes Pārvatī's subsequent journey into the forest for a prolonged, extreme penance to attain Lord Śiva. The discourse frequently shifts to address a modern audience directly, exhorting them to cultivate similar willpower in their own sādhanā (practice) to overcome mental obstacles and attachments. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. In reality, yoga is one but it has many branches and names. Yogis usually gave the names of animals to the positures because they don't want to come back to the world in the body of that animal. There are also many kinds of kriyas, Some of them are hatha yoga kriyas. There is a big misunderstanding in the western world about hatha yoga. Vajra nadi controls our all nerve systems. Practise every day and go step by step. Pranayama has also many technics. Breathing is happening also towards our skin. The story about a France king and girls covered with gold. Explanation and demonstration of one kind of Bhramari pranayama.

The 2nd Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival from Villach, Austria.

Welcome to the third Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music, Debrecen, Hungary.

Welcome to the third Sri Swami Maheshwarananda Festival of Spiritual Music, Debrecen, Hungary.