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Evening satsang in Strilky ashram garden, disciples about Swamiji, Swamiji
True holidays are holy days spent in the divine presence.All worldly pursuits seek love and union but fall short of completeness. That completeness is found in the presence of the Guru, the embodiment of divine love and mercy. This love serves all, knowing our deepest … read more »
Swamiji's public lecture in Brno, CZ
Yoga is the eternal principle that harmonizes the cosmic consciousness with universal energy.The universe is an endless manifestation governed by one supreme consciousness, Brahman. Human life is a rare opportunity within this cosmic order to realize the immortal self, the ātmā, which is identical to that supreme reality. … read more »
Live webcast from Martin, Slovakia
A community's strength lies in mutual support and continuous learning from everyone and everything.A long-standing community witnesses personal transformation. The challenge is to see the person as they are now, not as they were. People change, and clinging to past impressions pulls them backward. Forgiveness and allowing new chances … read more »
Recognizing the Guru
Satsang with Swami Gajanandji and Swami Jasraj Puriji, Strilky We are very quick to judge everything.It is not easy to understand the acts of the Guru. We do not know what all is behind of that. The Guru can transform the disciple. When the Guru gives you a really hard time, … read more »
Morning farewell satsang from Strilky Ashram
The seminar's essence is a clear understanding supported by shared techniques.These methods originate from the teacher's personal practice. The core program is Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna, a purifying fire that burns karmic obstacles. The teacher's presence was felt throughout. A personal story illustrates that all beings originate from … read more »
Our Life is the message
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic The most important things are invisible.Sadhana is spiritual practice. It includes a variety of disciplines that are followed in order to achieve various spiritual objectives. We should keep our sadhana. The message of a saint is his life. Also our life … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 3
The living tradition of the Vedas is sustained through precise recitation and universal principles.The Vedic language is preserved against change, its hymns timeless. The Gāyatrī mantra, containing 24 syllables, embodies the essence of all Vedas. Correct pronunciation is essential, governed by phonetic rules and complex recitation methods like Kramapāṭha … read more »
He Nath Aba To - Bhajan
The purpose of life is to live consciously and meaningfully, avoiding waste.Most live unconsciously, becoming slaves to the mind which seeks enjoyment and leads to disappointment. This wastes the precious human life, a boat to cross the ocean of worldly suffering. Daily self-inquiry is essential: ask why … read more »
Sadho Bhai Ajaba Ratha Hamara- Bajan
The body is a wondrous chariot for the spiritual journey, a metaphor from the Kaṭha Upaniṣad.The Self is the master seated within, the body is the chariot, the intellect is the driver, the mind is the reins, and the ten sense organs are the horses. When the mind is uncontrolled, the … read more »
How to understand the masters training ?
The highest state of consciousness, Paramapada, is received as grace from the Guru.Physical prasad is also distributed, especially to children, following tradition. Disciples share stories of spiritual training through confronting personal aversions. One disciple, fearing rats, was stopped by the Guru's glance, learning that even animals possess motherly … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 2
Vedas are not created by human.Vedas are endless because the Universe is endless. Rishis received only one part of it. Rishis where seers, practicing meditation and an ascetic life. Through this they where able to receive the Vedic mantras on the … read more »
Kya Pucho Kaisa Dipa Dayala - Bhajan
The Guru embodies the divine principle that removes obstacles and reveals essence.Hinduism allows any chosen form for worship, yet the core teaching transcends religion. Bhajans often use Hindu imagery to then point beyond ritual. Pilgrimage, austerity, and scriptural knowledge are insufficient without the Guru's guidance. The Guru … read more »
Gajananda ananda murati - Doha
Gaṇeśa's meaning for a yogī is examined through both traditional narrative and devotional song.Hindu deities represent aspects of the divine. A common story explains Gaṇeśa's form: Pārvatī created a guardian from clay, whom Śiva beheaded and later revived with an elephant's head, granting him precedence. Such Purāṇic tales convey … read more »
Hata Chora Mana - Bhajan
The guru calls the mind to abandon stubbornness and follow to reveal the secret of the ātmā.The disciple is told to constantly go to satsa g, where doubts will slowly clear. The soul resides within the cage of the body made from five elements. Worldly attachments, often mistaken for love, drown one … read more »
The heritage of the Vedas - part 1
The Vedas are infinite knowledge, the eternal spiritual truth emerging from the divine breath.This wisdom describes both the material and subtle universes, providing essential instructions for living in harmony with universal laws. Without such guidance, life remains mundane and unfulfilled. Teachings like Āyurveda and Vāstuśāstra exemplify applied Vedic science, … read more »
Aga Me Baga Lagane Vale
A bhajan describes the Guru creating a beautiful garden within the fire of worldly suffering.The fire represents the inner heat of desires, attachments, and the threefold sufferings caused by karma. This unchangeable karma is one's fate. The Guru brings cooling rain, which is the nectar of divine teaching. This rain … read more »
Around the world - Yoga in Slovakia
Yoga practice in Slovaka, the city of Presov
Summer seminar in Liberec (5/5)
Lecture by Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Liberec, Czech Republic, July 1993
Summer seminar in Liberec (4/5)
Lecture by Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Liberec, Czech Republic, July 1993
Summer seminar in Liberec (3/5)
Lecture by Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Liberec, Czech Republic, July 1993
Summer seminar in Liberec (2/5)
Lecture by Swamiji from Yoga Summer Seminar in Liberec, Czech Republic, July 1993
A disciplined day and time management help dissolve stress
Discipline is the foundation of success in all aspects of life, from business to spiritual practice.A lack of ethical discipline caused the global financial crisis. Business requires supervision, but ineffective oversight creates loss, as shown when multiple supervisors consumed the milk they were meant to guard. Delegation without personal responsibility leads … read more »
Evening satsang from Strilky
Love unites, while greed and jealousy divide.Love creates unity, and ignorance creates division. Ego destroys, and jealousy makes the impossible occur. A story illustrates how greed destroys love. Two loving brothers discovered a great treasure of gold. While one went to fetch … read more »
Morning satsang from Strilky
Parents are instruments of our karma, serving to place us on the path.Their practical work in raising a child is immense, a point for deep thankfulness. A human birth, granted through parents, is the rare chance for liberation. They are our first gurus, teaching within the realm of … read more »
Satsang is the source of happiness and enlightenment
The three monkeys embody the wisdom to avoid negative influences.A disciple left his master and became lost in unhappiness. He encountered three monkeys in a forest. The first monkey looked away from him. The second monkey covered its ears as he spoke. The third monkey … read more »
Public lecture in Brno
Swamijis public lecture in Brno, Czech Republic.
Around the world - Yoga from Presov
Presentation of Yoga In Daily Life from the city of Presov, Slovak Republic.
The Worship of the Elements
The five elements are divine and must be revered as God.A sun festival exists in Europe, involving a burning wheel. Similar reverence is for water, Jal Devatā. Polluting water harms us. Fire, Agni Dev, is life; our body's heat is a divine automatic system. Fire purifies … read more »
Around the world - Yoga against backpain
Report about yoga classes organized specifically to address people with backpain from Prague.
Around the world - Yoga camp for Kids Strilky
We are identifying a place and performing a symbolic action with a cup.The place is depicted in a picture and contains a whirlpool in a park corner and a pond. A brightly painted cup is there, meant to stand upon a tree stump behind the pond. The action … read more »
Swamijis morning Satsang in Prague, Czech Republik
The inner journey requires personal change and self-examination to fulfill our spiritual purpose.First, you must become the change you wish to see. Look within yourself. Assess your spiritual work, your ego, anger, and past wrongs. Repair this through prayer and mantra. Life's time is limited; do not miss … read more »
Youth and Ethic Education, Prague, Czech Republic
Working with youth when everything seems wrong requires understanding, discipline, and love.Young people with difficult starts often cannot identify their feelings or know what they truly want. Their hearts are broken from receiving harm when they should have received good, making them unable to accept goodness. They … read more »
Youth and Ethic Education, Prague, Czech Republic
Ethical education begins in the family and extends throughout society.The search for goodness is natural to human nature. Youth is a phase for learning societal rules and understanding the world. Teachers must possess qualities and uphold principles to impart wisdom correctly. A loving family environment … read more »
Youth and Ethic Education, Prague, Czech Republic
The event is a conference on ethical education, beginning with musical performances and proceeding to expert discussions.The core theme is that ethical upbringing originates in the family, not formal schooling. Modern parents are distracted by technology, placing laptops on their laps instead of holding their children. This neglect creates danger within the … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Poprad, Slovakia
Yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul.The individual self is a part of the Universal One, like a wave is part of the ocean. Human life is given to realize this oneness and return to our origin, the Cosmic Self. This journey … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia
The key to health and happiness is integrating yoga into daily life.Unhappiness stems from our thinking, not circumstances. Accepting life situations reduces suffering. Mental attitudes create conflict through discrimination based on race or religion. Change your thinking to change your life. Clear vision and sustained effort make … read more »
Humenne-Planting of Peace Tree
Planting of Peace tree in Humenne, Slovak Republic and Swamiji visit to the mayor of the city Humenne
Swamijis public lecture in Kosice, Slovakia
Haṭha Yoga is the harmonization of the sun and moon energies within the human system.Autumn signifies nature's renunciation, mirroring the human necessity to eventually let go of all things. Seasonal changes affect all life, making this an ideal time for purificatory kriyās to remove toxins and strengthen immunity. Authentic Haṭha … read more »
The Role of Yoga in the Modern World
Yoga works globally through action for peace, education, and protecting all life.Modern technology and democracy provide comfort and rights, yet their misuse creates harm. Weapons and corruption are violence, opposing the ancient principle of nonviolence. Understand others' pain to be truly spiritual. Avoid all symbols of violence, … read more »
Swamijis public lecture in Humenne, Slovakia
Truth and harmony are found within, not through external measurement or conflict.Knowledge, love, and God cannot be measured. The search for truth is an inner journey; what you seek, you already are. Problems arise from emotional domination and greed. Yoga is the ancient practice leading to the … read more »
Swamijis morning lecture from Humenne, SK
Yoga in Daily Life unites hearts and serves as a bridge for peace.The practice extends beyond postures and breath. It is a system developed for human anatomy and all traditions. It supports ethical education and environmental care. Practitioners become messengers of peace, embracing neighbors with love and understanding. … read more »
Swamijis evening Satsang form Humenne, SK
The practice of yoga is for the body, mind, and soul.Many destructive forces work against the body and mind without permission, like dust accumulating on a clean surface. Mental pollution is the core problem, creating all divisions and physical pollution in the world. The body is … read more »
The Most Beautiful Moment
This gathering expresses gratitude for spiritual nourishment received.The present moment of provided sustenance signifies freedom, but worldly duties resume. This time together is a harvest of divine mercy, which must be carefully held within the inner vessel of one's practice. Disciples from across … read more »
Swamiji's afternoon satsang from Strilky, 15th of July 2010
The human being is composed of five sheaths, from the gross physical body to the subtle causal body of desires.The physical Annamaya Kośa requires healthy nourishment. The energy body, Prāṇamaya Kośa, is the vital force binding all layers together; when it departs, life ceases. The mental body, Manomaya Kośa, is unstable emotion, connected to greed, … read more »
Vegetarian kitchen in praxis (part 3)
Health is founded on home, nourishment, and aligning with natural cycles.Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. Every illness is connected to the psyche. Food supports healing, but the root spiritual cause must be addressed. Nature offers daily and yearly cycles with … read more »
The Essence of Satsaṅg and the Guru's Grace
The human soul is trapped by attachment, an iron ball preventing flight to liberation.Satsa g speaks the truth for the soul's freedom. Among 8.4 million species, only humans possess the intellect to escape the cycle of birth and death. One must live in the world like a dancer on … read more »
Vegetarian kitchen in praxis (part 2)
Approach vegetarian cooking with freedom, focusing on flavor and digestibility.Food should be a pleasurable experience for everyone. Anxious adherence to many rules leads to joyless meals, which hinders proper digestion. True spiritual maturity is not indifference to food; the body savors taste, and enjoyment aids … read more »
Yoga teachers program
A guided practice for the seventh level of yoga, focusing on relaxation, specific postures, and breath control.Begin with deep relaxation, systematically directing awareness to each body part while lying down to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. The practice then proceeds through a series of postures starting from a seated position. Key exercises … read more »
Vegetarian kitchen in praxis (part 1)
Vegetarianism is presented as the optimal path for health, mental performance, and planetary survival.Animal foods lack protective antioxidants and amplify environmental toxins. Cooking meat creates harmful free radicals. Dairy consumption correlates with higher osteoporosis rates, a calcium paradox. Scientific consensus now confirms plant proteins are sufficiently digestible, even for … read more »
The Path of Knowledge and the Grace of the Guru
The path integrates knowledge, health, and grace.Prāṇa and health are practical gateways. Āyurveda originates from the Vedas, meaning knowledge, and is the knowledge of life and health. Its root principle is that the first happiness is a healthy body. Sukha and duḥkha … read more »