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Purify the karmic smog through karmayoga
Evening Satsang with Sri Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Sadhana Camp at Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Searching Brahmagyana
A closing address for a Yoga in Daily Life teachers' sādhanā camp."Every individual has their own big balloon. This balloon has five layers, which we call the pañca kośas." "Manas, buddhi, citta, ahaṁkāra—these are antaḥkaraṇa. And this antaḥkaraṇa is polluted through another three things, three qualities: mala, … read more »
Pancha Amrita, The five nectars
Evening Satsang with Sri Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Morning Satsang from Strilky Ashram
Morning Satsang with Sri Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Yoga Nidra - sleep of the yogis
A discourse on the spiritual practice of Yoga Nidrā, or yogic sleep."Yoga nidrā is the sleep of the yogīs." "Rare are those who understand what yoga nidrā is." The lecturer addresses an advanced teacher training group, elucidating the profound state of Yoga Nidrā through a bhajan by … read more »
Active and passive meditation
Morning Satsang with Sri Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
What makes our soul happy
Evening Satsang with Sri Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Protecting the five tattvas
A morning discourse on spiritual debts, purity, and the five elements."Our individual jīva has borrowed these five elements, and we are therefore obliged to pay them back. It means to keep these five elements pure." "There are five kinds of debt we have: Mātrī-ṛṇa, towards mother; … read more »
Sri Alakhpuriji Siddhapeeth Parampara
Evening Satsang with Sri Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Proper education is your dharma
An evening discourse on sādhana (spiritual practice) and dharma (duty)."Svādhyāya. Study your inner chapter. All of it, good or bad." "If you protect dharma, dharma protects you." The lecturer addresses a sādhanā camp, explaining the core concepts of svādhyāya (self-study) and dharma. He emphasizes the … read more »
Aim of the Master
Evening Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj from Strilky Ahsram, Czech Republic.
Physical and spiritual nourishment
A spiritual discourse on the foundational pillars of practice, or sādhanā."If you would like to be successful in Kriyā... then first control your diet." "Āhār, vihār, ācār, vicār. These are the four points... these four things... purify the antaḥkaraṇa." A teacher addresses practitioners, structuring the talk … read more »
Preserve the quality
A spiritual discourse on parenting, societal foundations, and the soul's journey, followed by a children's performance."The foundations of the future lie in the present. And these foundations should be solid. That will guide the future of the child." "Youth is the future of the nation. And that nation is the future … read more »
Yoga from a practical point of view
A morning satsang on the purpose and correct practice of yoga āsanas."If we practice āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and yoga only for good health and long life and nothing else, we are just using the resources of this planet." "When we practice āsanas in such a way that we … read more »
Sri Devpurijis miracle on Mount Abu
A satsang discourse on spiritual practice, tradition, and the power of sacred places."Our summer seminars here in Střílky are a sādhanā camp. Our main goal during these few weeks of retreat and holiday is to heal ourselves—not only physically but also mentally and spiritually." "Try not to lose … read more »
Merging into light
Evening Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
He is all in one and one in all
Morning Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic
Ceta Ceta Aba Jiva Agyani
Evening Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Healing power of Mother Earth
Morning Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic
Pray for the Ancestors
A spiritual discourse on the continuity of practice and the duty to teach."Yoga in one's life is not seasonal. It is continuity, and therefore it will multiply, improve, and continue, thus helping people." "You are not practicing only for yourself. You have to handle it. Anyone who learns … read more »
Guru Tattva
A satsang discourse on the nature of the soul and the Guru principle."Śrī Guru Ātmā. Śrī means happiness... That Ātmā is Paramātmā." "Therefore, Ahiṃsā is such a beautiful word... Therefore, sin exists where there is violence." Swami Avatarpuri gives a morning talk exploring the oneness of the ātmā … read more »
Astrology is the third eye of God
A spiritual discourse on the new moon (Amāvasyā), astrology, and the human journey."Astrology, Jyotiṣa, is the third eye of God." "If you would like to be the best of the best astrologers, then do sādhanā and tapasyā. Astrology is spiritual, and whoever is doing astrology should do it … read more »
Sadhana leads to inner development
Morning Satsang with H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda Puri Ji Maharaj from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Gurudev explains the meaning of retreat, seminar and sadhana which leads us to inner development.
The Light of Satsaṅg and the Thread of Grace
An evening satsang on spiritual practice and unity."If a human does only that much, then one did not understand what life is. As soon as one has lost the motivation or the spirituality, then one is lost in this world." "Only the lamp … read more »
Kali Yuga Me Satsang Hi Adhara He
A spiritual discourse on faith, divine presence, and enduring life's trials through devotion."All the incidents and deeds of our life give the rope of life into the hands of God." "May the name of happiness spread across my heart... When you feel sad, only then you remember God. … read more »
Satsang from Jaipur
Evening satsang with Swamiji from Jaipur.
The Measured Blessing and the Eternal Guru
A Guru Purnima satsang address and discourse on the guru principle."For us, our guru paramparā is basically only Swāmījī... But Guru Pūrṇimā is not dedicated only to the guru, to our one guru, but it is dedicated to the guru principle." "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru … read more »
Program from Vep - 25
A closing discourse reflecting on a spiritual retreat and the value of human life."Only this thought, that I am a human, will protect us from many, many negative karmas." "This human life is given to purify karmic dirt and impurities." Swami Ji addresses the retreat participants, offering guidance on … read more »
My Witness Is A Banyan Tree
A satsang gathering celebrating Guru Purnima with personal reflections and teachings."For me, this satsa g is a very big, big blessing... because in a few days it is the actual Guru Pūrṇimā day." "The best day for all of us was the day when our ātmā … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 20
Vegetarian cooking lesson
Help Without Selfishness
Morning Satsang from Vep.There are many ways to help, but it is advisable to think over two things. Firstly we should know our limits also in doing good things, and secondly we should help without being selfish and giving … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 19
Vegetarian cooking lesson
The Five Layers Around The Soul
Evening Satsang from Vep.Life is a journey and not the destination. We shouldn't miss the last milestone to reach Brahmaloka. Living in human body is the only chance to complete this journey. Swamiji is explaining about the five layers … read more »
Program from Vep - 21
Morning Satsang from Vep
Vegetarian cooking lesson 18, Hungarian soup
Vegetarian cooking lesson from participants of the Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar in Vep, Hungary 2014 A traditional Hungarian soup with noodles and sweet dessert
There Are Divine Energy In Mantra
Evening Satsang from Vep.Without kriya there is no progress. Mantra is a powerfull kriya. In this lecture Swamiji gives an insight into the theory and pracitce of using mantras.
Vegetarian cooking lesson 17, Indian Karela Sabji
Karela, also known as bitter gourd, bitter melon or bitter squash has many beneficial effects on our health.Vegetarian cooking lesson from participants of the Yoga in Daily Life Summer seminar in Vep,Hungary 2014 Vegetarian cooking lesson with Sadhvi Umapuri
Yoga Means Complete Balance
A satsang on the purifying techniques of Haṭha Yoga."Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." "The aim of the Haṭha Yoga is this: to bring [the Iḍā and Pi galā nāḍīs] both into harmonious work together." A teacher leads a morning … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 16, Indian Gunda and Sangri Sabji
A cooking demonstration for preparing traditional Indian vegetables."Both the guṇḍā and the sa grī grow in the desert of Rajasthan, at our Jadon Ashram in the Pali district." "For me, and for all of us, it is very important always to know where … read more »
You Should Prepare Well For Practicing Kriya
Evening Satsang from Vep
Vegetarian cooking lesson 15
Vegetarian cooking lesson
Vegetarian cooking lesson 14, Hortobagy pancake
Vegetarian cooking lesson
Program from Vep - 16
A spiritual discourse on the glory and power of prasāda, or blessed offerings."Prasad helps us more than medicine." "Prasad means blessing. Prasad means darśan—to see a holy temple, a holy place, holy saints." The speaker, Swami Maheshwarananda, explains the sacred nature of prasāda as a blessing that carries … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 13, Swamiji is preparing Mahaprasad - Suji Halwa
A traditional cooking demonstration for preparing Mahāprasād, or Halwā, a sacred offering."We prepare this with great love, bhakti, and devotion. Please accept this prasāda and bless us." "You see, as the halwā is getting ready, soon to be offered to God, it becomes different." The cook guides … read more »
Energy centers in human body
A spiritual seminar on the Maṇipūra cakra and Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, beginning with invocations."God has given us our body. Whatever is in it is perfect." "The yoga science is far more developed or advanced than any medical science because the yoga science goes till the ātmā." The lecturer leads … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 12, Indian Upma
A cooking demonstration for preparing Upma, a simple semolina dish."Ghee greatly improves the entire body, helps create more bodily tissues, and is very beneficial for our brain, aiding in good memory." "This is a very simple dish that will be ready in about ten minutes... … read more »
Inner awakening: be with the dharma
A spiritual discourse on inner awakening and the hidden powers of consciousness, beginning on the Mahāsamādhi day of Holy Mother."God has bestowed upon each a kind of talent according to the need or requirement of its life." "One in all and all in one. That is the reflection of that Ātmā." The lecturer leads a … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 11, Kadhi soup, Okra and chapatis
A cooking demonstration on preparing Marwa-style gāṭṭā kadhi, chapati, and regional vegetables."When I was thinking about how to explain or show the gāṭṭā... it came to my mind that it is like the attachment of this world. When we touch the besan dough, it sticks very quickly. … read more »
Vegetarian cooking lesson 10, Stir Fry Vegetables
A culinary workshop on preparing stir-fried vegetables with Āyurvedic spices."You can also use sesame oil, which is good but has its own flavor that doesn't always pair well with these Asian spices." "It’s important not to add salt immediately, as salt draws water out of … read more »