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Practising Asanas 3
18:00 - 18:53|Recorded on 8 Aug 2023
Morning practice from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Asanas mainly from the first level of Yoga in Daily Life demonstrated and explained by Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivekpuriji.
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19:00 - 19:53
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From: 19 Jul 2021
The living guru is found within, through the inner path of authentic meditation. Many learn external techniques, gazing at oceans or horizons, but real meditation is an inward journey. The inner self contains all instruments, like a pilot guides a great aircraft. Both yogic science and modern medicine have value; one should remain neutral, using each appropriately. True spiritual knowledge, like that in the Bhagavad Gītā, is universal and unchanging. Techniques such as Kriya require serious, long-term practice and personal purity. A guru manifests as a living presence in the world, like successive sunrises and their rays. Life progresses through stages of learning, working, and ultimately becoming a guide for all, seeing everyone as family.
"Meditation is within. But how? And that is, who is really the best?"
"Therefore, never try to give this teaching. But for long years you were practicing, then that teacher can also teach you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Pranayama and spirituality
20:00 - 20:44
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From: 30 Jun 2016
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"Prāṇa and Apāna unite and bring that consciousness through the Suṣumnā Nāḍī towards the Sahasrāra Chakra."
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Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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20:50 - 21:47
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From: 18 Aug 2016
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"Don’t always repeat love, love, love. Respect is love. Protection is love. Kindness is love."
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Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Cultural tolerance
21:55 - 22:30
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From: 27 Feb 2017
A nation must protect its culture and language, but large nations must not destroy small ones. True harmony requires adopting the ancient Vedic science, which speaks of unity, not a single God. India is the cradle of culture, hosting many languages without conflict, just as a garden holds many trees. Yet, we are destroying our environment, digging mountains and polluting our world. Yoga is not merely physical practice; it is the harmony of body, mind, and soul for inner peace. We must change ourselves first, as charity begins at home. Commercialization misuses yoga's true purpose, which is selfless action and simple living. Our culture is being lost to restless influences, while the ancient wisdom of peace is forgotten. We must control our negative energies and make a resolve for positive change, for anger destroys spiritual progress. True peace comes from within and through self-discipline.
"Be the change you want to see."
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Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
