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Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva
0:15 - 1:31 (76 min)
Morning satsang with Viswhaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing from Strilky. Including He Nata Aba To, Itna to Karana Guruji
The aim of human life
1:35 - 2:31 (56 min)
Public lecture with Vishwaguruji from Martin, Slovakia. Yoga means uniting, harmonizing and balancing. Our earth is a living planet, in each and every cell of the body there is an immense amount of energy. The aim of the human life is to achieve liberation. Nourishment, breath, behavior and practicing yoga exercises, are the main points if we would like to be healthy and keep ourselves pure.
Purify your body from poison
2:35 - 3:49 (74 min)
Our subject is the Kuṇḍalinī, the chakras, and human life. Happiness is within ourselves. Unhappiness comes from outside, from disappointment, but it also resides within. Like a shadow, death walks beside us always. Unspoken grievances become a poison stored in the body, specifically in the Viśuddhi chakra. A couple suffered for fifty years because she never told him she wanted the hard crust of the bread. Swallowing negative words creates this poison, affecting health. The mythological poison from churning the ocean was drunk and held by Śiva in his throat. Similarly, we must purify our inner poison through communication, forgiveness, and practice. Do not blame others. Speak humbly: say you are sorry and ask for forgiveness. Practice prāṇāyāma, like Ujjāyī, to cleanse this energy. What we eat creates impurities; a vegetarian diet is purer. Swallowed negativity can manifest as illness. Purify your consciousness through sādhanā, prayer, and mantra. Release negativity and proceed on a positive path.
"Unhappiness and happiness are within ourselves also. But if we use yoga, then this unhappiness will, all the time, be pushed down."
"Viś means poison. Viśuddhi means purification. How to purify this poison of our negative thinking, negative hearing, that all this is unhappiness and everything is within us."
Filming location: Garrison, NY, USA
Active and passive meditation
3:55 - 4:49 (54 min)
Meditation is an ancient practice with two forms: active karma yoga and passive inner absorption. This world is a mortal field of action where all that is born will die and all that is created will be destroyed. It is also a living planet, a home for countless creatures, not just humans. Humanity's error is believing the planet belongs solely to us, using our intellect to govern and destroy it. There are two worlds: the perfect God-made world and the imperfect man-made world, which are now in disharmony due to human selfishness. We have become a destructive force, stealing from and harming nature for our comfort, leading to climate crises as nature's reaction. True success is not personal gain that causes another's loss, but action that considers all beings. Therefore, return to karma yoga—selfless, protective work—as your worship. After such active work, practice passive meditation by withdrawing the senses, surrendering burdens to the divine, and seeking oneness. Meditation requires techniques to concentrate and ultimately merge, allowing you to see the divine beauty in all creation, which physical eyes alone cannot perceive.
"Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam—through the practice of karma yoga, you will be successful in your yoga practice."
"Mother Nature has enough for everyone’s need, but not for the greed."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
DVD 524
The Nature of Attachment, the Curse of Knowledge, and the Immortal Parrot
4:55 - 5:55 (60 min)
Attachment and the struggle for immortality are central to our existence.
Our actions yield blessings or curses, determined by divine justice. Attachment, or moha, is a powerful force affecting all beings, from deities to humans. It manifests as love for family, possessions, or status, leading to suffering when these are threatened. Even great beings like Śiva experience profound attachment, as seen in his grief over Śakti. Her disobedience and self-immolation caused cosmic disruption, requiring Viṣṇu's intervention to sever his attachment by dividing her body. Nārada's mischief often sows doubt and discord, exploiting this human tendency. The quest for secret knowledge, like immortality, is perilous. Śiva reluctantly agreed to teach Pārvatī, seeking a secluded place. However, her inattention allowed a parrot to overhear the wisdom. This theft forced the parrot into a cycle of rebirth, ultimately becoming the sage Śukadeva, who still had to seek a true guru for final liberation. The story illustrates that attachment leads to repeated birth and death, while true immortality requires unwavering focus and a master's grace.
"Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love."
"My dear, this is your skull... As many skulls as there are, that many times you have incarnated and died again."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Morning Yoga practice, Umag, Croatia (6/9)
6:00 - 7:56 (116 min)
Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia on 30th of September
Practice and try to purify your karma
8:00 - 8:50 (50 min)
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. There are many beautiful apples, but some of them are rotten because a wasp infected them. When a person is spoiled, the wisdom that he got is lost. In the shelter of Gurudev, if the faith is not strong enough, some problems immediately come. A story about Kabir Das and the butcher. Those who are doing, will get the karma. The story of a man who wants to make problems for someone. Children have truth in their heart. We have to give a good message to the world. The fruit will show the condition of the tree. Karuna from Czech Republic speaks about Yoga in Daily Life helping biathlon athletes.
Yoga, the inner engineering
8:55 - 9:47 (52 min)
Satsang with Vishwaguruji, summer retreat in Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. There are different levels of our being such as: Atma, Jivatma, consciousness/awareness, mind, emotion, senses, desires, physical body and energy body. There is an inner balancing mechanism to distribute energy to the whole body. With proper inner engineering we should avoid destroying our system. We need healthy seasonal eating and enhanced practice such as Pranayam.
The Sole Necessity of Guru's Grace
9:55 - 10:42 (47 min)
The sole necessity is the Guru's grace. Without it, nothing is possible. We may think we are okay without this blessing, but that is not true. This grace is the fundamental cause of everything. It brings the disciple peace, harmony, and true blessing. Our parents, who gave us life, embody this principle of blessing. All life in our community, including the animals in the street, are part of our protection and deserve our respect and care. Life is interconnected. In daily struggles, such as the burdens often carried by women in family life, people seek solace in prayer. The Guru's role is to provide peace and assurance during hardship. A story illustrates that ultimate sacrifice for another is rare; true selfless grace comes from the Guru. Therefore, only the Guru's grace grants the disciple true peace.
"Guru kṛpā hi kevalam. When Gurudeva’s blessing is there, then everything is possible."
"In the world, humans are also not like that. That's why there are yogīs and gurus... who sit somewhere... and actually work for others."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Learning from Guruji
10:50 - 12:29 (99 min)
Evening Satsang with Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasrajpuriji at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic
The Four Aspects of Grace and the Path to Self-Love
12:35 - 13:08 (33 min)
The four aspects of grace culminate in self-love, which is essential for spiritual growth. Grace has four aspects: divine grace for human incarnation, scriptural grace from sacred texts, guru's grace from the teacher, and self-grace, which is giving mercy to oneself. Guru's grace is a response to the disciple's devotion and service. Applying this to oneself means loving yourself and giving that grace to yourself. Self-love is not ego, which takes, but a high vibration that gives. A key teaching is to love others at least as much as you love yourself, yet many struggle with self-love. A practical example is sending loving energy to your own body, which can have healing effects. The path to self-love involves three steps: first, accept yourself as you are. Second, seek to understand how you became who you are through self-inquiry. Third, from understanding comes the desire to give, including forgiving yourself. This process of accept, understand, and give is the essence of the teaching.
"Love each and every living being, if not more, then at least as much as yourself."
"We cannot really love others if we don't love ourselves."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Useful technics for problem solving
13:15 - 14:01 (46 min)
Morning lecture with Mahamandaleshwar Swami Jasrajpuriji at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic
The Journey of the Soul: From the Ocean to the Drop
14:05 - 14:59 (54 min)
The soul's journey is from separation from the divine source back to union with it. The individual soul, or jīva, originates from the supreme oneness, like a water droplet separating from the ocean through evaporation. This droplet then longs to return. The cycle of the soul mirrors the water cycle: it ascends, travels, and descends back to earth, entering vegetation and bodies. Satsang is the boat to cross the ocean of separation, guided by the Guru or the holy scripture, which embodies the Guru's presence. Constant repetition of the divine name, like "Ram," is a highway to that goal. However, our physical actions create karma. We poison the earth and water with chemicals from soaps, cosmetics, and medicines, which is violence against nature and ourselves. True spirituality requires internal purity and non-violence in all conduct, as everything is counted. Liberation comes from realizing you cannot hide your actions from yourself or the divine.
"From the ocean, the jīva is in the water, the soul is in the water."
"This drop is called Jīva. And when this drop falls into the ocean, the Jīva becomes the Ātmā."
Filming location: London, UK
The Soul's Journey
15:05 - 15:58 (53 min)
The individual soul journeys through existence, bound by its karma and seeking liberation. The Supreme is primordial sound, Nāda. Our universal essence, Ātmā, is that sound. What we call our individual self is the Jīvātmā, a wave of that resonance. This soul flutters through time and space, experiencing joy and suffering. Upon death, no material thing or relation follows; only our good and bad karma accompanies us, creating destiny. This record is made instantly through our body, mind, words, and wealth. We are judged without mercy by cosmic justice. The human birth is a rare opportunity in this mortal workshop. The soul enters the body through destiny, not parental will. Life in the womb is a confined preparation. Birth is a cry, as we re-enter illusion. The aim is not worldly riches but spiritual awakening to dissolve back into the Supreme. Share wisdom and blessings; be a producer of light, not a consumer.
"Only two will follow us: our good or bad karmas. And that becomes destiny."
"Lucky are they, blessed are those souls that finally, by the mercy of the Supreme, got the human body."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Diwali Celebration
16:06 - 16:50 (44 min)
Jadan Ashram, District Pali, Rajasthan, India. Lecture by Swami Avatarpuriji. Explanation of the meaning of the world ashram.
Around the world - Opening of new YIDL center in Ptuj, Slovenia
17:00 - 17:38 (38 min)
We mark 25 years of teaching Yoga in Daily Life here, a voluntary mission from an authentic Indian school. We secured our own space, now becoming a blessed ashram. We have brought yoga to schools, libraries, and communities for all ages through dedicated effort. Yoga is ancient, a science of body, mind, and soul, intertwined with Āyurveda as natural knowledge for health. It is not passive meditation but active practice for concentration and peace. Its universal message is recognized internationally. We must return to natural living, embracing yoga and Āyurveda for well-being, seeing all cultures and people as one family under God.
"Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul."
"Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam,' which means the whole world is one family."
Filming location: Slovenia
Master should have equal vision
17:45 - 18:10 (25 min)
A master's teaching adapts to the student's background but arises from a place of non-discrimination. Teaching varies based on a student's inherent culture, like learning to cook at home versus from scratch. Language also shapes the delivery, as perfect translation of meaning is difficult. However, the true master holds no distinction in heart, like a sun shining on all. The story of Eklavya illustrates this: though formally rejected, his devotion to his guru as a statue made him a great archer. The master teaches from within, beyond speech, through divine love. Disciples who perceive favoritism are mistaken. The master knows each student's needs and administers many tests. True service is to see oneself not as a successor, but as eternally serving the guru.
"Love does not require any words. Love does not need any explanation."
"The master is like a sun, and the disciples are like all of us who benefit from the sunlight."
Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Unity, love, forgiveness, and devotion
18:15 - 18:58 (43 min)
Unity is essential, especially in challenging times. When devotees unite in love and joy, every day is a celebration. Humans possess intellect, but often lack awareness, bypassing the processing of information. True awareness must be present in all actions, from eating to meditation. Service and spiritual practice are incomplete without devotion and the right feeling. Do not be trapped in the past or future; be present now. We are united like beads on a thread of devotion. Physical spaces should foster openness, not barriers. Love yourself first to love others. Protect righteousness, and it will protect you. Forgiveness brings inner peace, releasing the grudge that harms only you.
"Whenever Bhaktas come, unite, and sit together, that is Dīvālī, that is Christmas."
"Forgiveness... gives us that sense of peace which we need."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Raksha Bandhan is a promise we made to ourselves and others
18:59 - 19:14 (15 min)
The true meaning of Raksha Bandhan extends beyond a familial ritual to encompass universal spiritual vows.
Raksha Bandhan is a reminder to renew our sacred promises. These vows are not solely between siblings but are commitments to protect our mind from negativity, our speech from harshness, and our actions from adharma. We inherently know our dharma, yet human nature pulls us toward adharma—lying, stealing, and bad company. The physical rakhi is tied tightly so it does not slip, symbolizing our inner resolve to keep our vows from slipping. This bond is universal, applicable between guru and disciple, friends, or inwardly as a promise to protect oneself from ego and jealousy. A story illustrates the danger of empty promises: a brother repeatedly offered only prayers for his sister's problems instead of tangible help, forcing her to confront his inaction. We must embody our promises through action, not just words. This occasion reminds us to mend conflicts, preserve tradition for future generations, and remember our spiritual roots. It is a bond of the heart, affirming mutual protection and guidance.
"We tie a knot on our wrist with that thread... But in the same way, we are tying it inwardly, tying it tight, so that our vows... do not slip."
"Helping hands are better than folded hands."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
In the home of the soul
19:15 - 20:18 (63 min)
Summer 2003. in India with presentation of Yoga In Daily Life projects and Swamijis lecture
The Nature of Attachment, the Curse of Knowledge, and the Immortal Parrot
20:25 - 21:25 (60 min)
Attachment and the struggle for immortality are central to our existence.
Our actions yield blessings or curses, determined by divine justice. Attachment, or moha, is a powerful force affecting all beings, from deities to humans. It manifests as love for family, possessions, or status, leading to suffering when these are threatened. Even great beings like Śiva experience profound attachment, as seen in his grief over Śakti. Her disobedience and self-immolation caused cosmic disruption, requiring Viṣṇu's intervention to sever his attachment by dividing her body. Nārada's mischief often sows doubt and discord, exploiting this human tendency. The quest for secret knowledge, like immortality, is perilous. Śiva reluctantly agreed to teach Pārvatī, seeking a secluded place. However, her inattention allowed a parrot to overhear the wisdom. This theft forced the parrot into a cycle of rebirth, ultimately becoming the sage Śukadeva, who still had to seek a true guru for final liberation. The story illustrates that attachment leads to repeated birth and death, while true immortality requires unwavering focus and a master's grace.
"Love is the greatest. That love is God, and God is love."
"My dear, this is your skull... As many skulls as there are, that many times you have incarnated and died again."
Filming location: Vienna, Austria
Sri Deep Narayan Mahaprahuji
21:30 - 21:37 (7 min)
The divine name is the means to cross the ocean of worldly existence. Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī is the incarnation for all beings. By contemplating His name with grace, one cuts down desire, anger, and greed. The world's illusion remains far away through the Guru's grace. His name is the boat for crossing; the Satguru's grace is that boat. One who receives this grace finds their passage. At the time of dissolution, the Guru's light will manifest within the heart. By always holding His enchanting form in mind, one need not fear the net of illusion. The name itself provides absorption in divine feeling and ensures safe crossing.
"For the beings of the world—the jīvas and jinn—His name itself is the boat to cross the ocean of existence."
"By the grace of always contemplating Him, desire and anger... For the jīvas and jinn, by His name, one is always immersed in divine feeling."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Dhyan Karo
21:45 - 21:57 (12 min)
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing from Strilky, including Dhyan Karo and Kyu Rakhte Ho Parada Ham Se
Ab Sop Diya Is Jivan Ka
22:05 - 22:20 (15 min)
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing fron Strilky. Ab Sop Diya, Aba Hama
Without Gurudev the whole world cries
22:25 - 22:41 (16 min)
The devotee's heart expresses a profound longing for the Guru's presence and grace. Wandering the world brings no solace, for true friendship and peace are found only in the Satguru. Without this connection, the soul is restless like a fish without water. Hearing the divine name awakens the heart and bestows the gift of the Guru's feet. The arrival of the true Guru fills the mind with joy and makes life fruitful. He dispels ignorance and removes the stains accumulated over countless lifetimes. This devotion seeks neither worldly kingdoms nor heavenly pleasures, but only the continuous gift of the Guru's company and the cutting of the net of worldly existence.
"Satguru āye, mera mana harṣāye. Dhanyabhāga mere Satguru āye."
"Ā Rājā Guru Deva suna līje, sadā sata saṅga moya dīje."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Cetana Ka Cilka Swami Ne
22:45 - 23:11 (26 min)
Evening satsang from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing from Vep.
Bhajan singing from Strilky
23:15 - 23:30 (15 min)
Morning satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.
Bhajan evening from Strilky
23:35 - 0:14 (39 min)
Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Singing bhajan Sri Puja Deepa Dayalu Data, Sataguru Alakhpuriji Avo, Kya Tuma Jano Hala Hamara, Tera Sataguru Rakho Laj, Bhajo Re Manva
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