Use it, or you will lose it
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
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Unity, love, forgiveness, and devotion
An evening satsang on unity, awareness, and forgiveness.
"Whenever Bhaktas come, unite, and sit together, that is Dīvālī, that is Christmas."
"More than anything, there is forgiveness. When we forgive people for what they have done, it's not for them, it's for us."
A swami addresses a full hall, emphasizing the power of collective devotion to transform the age. He discusses the importance of awareness in daily life, using personal anecdotes about zoning out while driving and reducing phone use. He stresses that selfless service (seva) requires devotion (bhava) and explains unity through the metaphor of beads on a thread of Guru Bhakti. He shares a story from the Ramayana about a dog seeking justice to illustrate forgiveness and the dangers of ego, concluding with teachings on living in the present and protecting dharma.
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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
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.
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
