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Obstacles on the spiritual path
A spiritual discourse on self-discovery and yogic practice."We are not searching outside anywhere. We are searching within ourselves." "God gave you the door open, but you are blind, and you put your hand always on the wall." A spiritual teacher addresses a gathering, … read more »
Bari Khathu Pranam improves the immunity
A physician's COVID-19 briefing and guided yoga session for a yoga camp."Please use a mask. The reason is our breath... Coronavirus is spread by moist, small water particles." "What we can do is protect our mouth by using alcohol... The virus needs a host—a human body or … read more »
Developing good qualities
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We all are in oneness, with different bodies, but our prana is the same. You may think, that last life you were a human. Who now, how will be next life. Qualities originated from childhood, maybe … read more »
The Yogic Science of Kundalini
A spiritual discourse and meditation session led by a teacher, weaving prayer, scriptural commentary, and practical teachings."Read your holy book. And in your book, immense, immense knowledge. Nobody can give you this knowledge." "Without concentration, you will not get it... Without Gurudeva, you will not come out. The knowledge without a Guru … read more »
We are all equal
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.In the seminar everybody is equal. Nobody is higher or lower. Everybody is sitting in one train. Our mental capacity is like a water dram. We have to refresh always our prana from the source. Evera … read more »
Cut the lock of God's treasure box
A satsang discourse on purity, addiction, and spiritual stories."Sat means truth. Sat means pure... Sa gha means to be with. Sa gha means purity. So, sat and sa g: truth and quality." "Kusa ga can be, for example, tobacco, drugs, alcohol... Therefore, first, we … read more »
Non-violence is the highest principle
A satsang featuring a medical briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic followed by spiritual commentary."In America, in Brazil, in some European countries... the dead bodies were wrapped only in some plastic wrap and were buried together." "I think that if the virus is very catchy, it's not so lethal. But … read more »
The importance of purification
A spiritual discourse and prayer session focused on inner purification."O Gurudeva, please purify me from the body to our consciousness." "We have to purify ourselves, inner, our inner. And bring inside good, not negative." The speaker leads a prayer and satsang, using the metaphor of … read more »
The Divine Unity of Practice and Grace
A morning satsang discourse on spiritual practice, divine grace, and the nature of truth."Whatever we do is not what we have done. Mahāprabhujī has done it. So nāhaṁ kartā—I am not the doer." "Jagat svapna kī māyā, this world is just like a dream. In this māyā, don't be … read more »
The Radiance of Sandhyā: A Discourse on Evening Prayer and Practice
A discourse on the spiritual significance of the evening Sandhyā time and associated practices."In this time, in the time of Sandhyā, it is said, we were working throughout the whole day... And in this Sandhyā time, it is called Sandhyā, this time one should not make negative thoughts, not … read more »
Treasures for Health: Bābūl, Saṅgrī, and Holy Water
An instructional talk introducing traditional Indian health products available at the ashram."These are powerful tools to keep our health in its best shape. These are treasures from India that Swāmījī brought for us." "Bābūl helps to increase white blood cells and improves our digestion... The next treasure … read more »
The real Guru is in oneness
A spiritual discourse on universal oneness and the nature of the divine path."If a God says, 'Do not worship that God,' then neither is that God right, nor are you good. We have to come to oneness." "The drop is not there. I am not a drop. I … read more »
Roots of the Guru Parampara
A satsang discourse on the importance of the guru lineage (paramparā) and spiritual roots."We should not merely have a guru; we should have the roots of the guru." "If you wish to go, then go. Do not go left, right, left, slack, tick. That is nothing. Āsanas and prāṇāyāmas, … read more »
The Beauty of Unity: A Gathering in Strilky
A spiritual address at an ashram gathering."I have been around the world... I asked around the world, all yoga-in-life people and other yoga people, those who do not eat meat. How many of them were affected by the coronavirus?" "We should respect … read more »
Keep nature pure
A spiritual discourse on the interconnectedness of all life and conscious living."Don't think that only we are in this world as living beings. Others are only for eating. No, it is not." "Every living being knows somehow how to live... So, my dear, we shall think and … read more »
Greediness gets its punishment
A spiritual discourse on the essence of yoga, incorporating teachings and a parable."Yoga has different meanings. Yoga means, let's say, coinciding, that sudden knowing. So everything that is there, the knowledge, the inside and outside of the body, is also yoga." "Therefore, don't go to such people temporarily... … read more »
Bathing in the river Alakhnanda
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Alakhpuriji Parampara is from Satyayuga, from Shiva. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river join at Devpryag and forms Ganga. Story of Nandadevi and Tiger. Explanation of the origin of the Ganga river. For those, who wash themselves in … read more »
Karma yoga means serving
A morning satsang on karma yoga, seva, and skillful action."In karma yoga, it is easier to progress further in yogic sādhana, to reach the higher consciousness of the yogī." "Yogaḥ karmasu kauśalam—yoga is skill in action. Yoga will be successful through the sādhana of karma." … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
God gives everything
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Every morning and before our every action we should pray to God. We work always for the world and it comes back to us. Do not select among the works. Be humble for God and everybody. … read more »
How the energy circulating in our body
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Moon is one of the Siva's symbols. Married couples have also that symbol of the moon on their head. In the Indian wedding ceremony, the female represents the Moon and the mail represents the Sun. Movements … read more »
The main points of yoga practicing
A satsang discourse on the festival of Raksha Bandhan, yoga practice, and holistic living."This is the day of sisters and brothers, so remember your sisters, no matter where they are." "One should not overdo anything. Therefore, the practice should be peaceful." Swami Madhvanand begins the morning satsang on a … read more »
Only one is Brahman
A satsang discourse using the allegory of horse riding to explain mind control and spiritual practice."The brain is the most powerful thing, but it is something like birds that fly away. So, early in the morning or at any time when we do something, we are putting something good into the … read more »
The Yogic Science
Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We want to become one as a human. Quality is one of the best. A good education gives good quality as a nice statue can be formed from a big rock. Energy and the five elements … read more »
The Divine Journey to Our Source
A spiritual discourse on the divine journey and finding one's roots, delivered at an ashram satsang."God said, 'My dear, you have already become yourself... It was me; I was with you, my dear.'" "Yoga is not this physical body, not these pranayamas, not only that meditation, not singings... All is one, … read more »
Awake happiness inside
A satsang address reflecting on the pandemic, spiritual purity, and inner states."Both Svarga and Naraka, heaven and hell, both are on the earth. And it is already affecting us, how we are living. It is not from outside, but it is inside us." "Holy Gurujī said, 'If … read more »
The Essence of Mantra and Right Living
A spiritual discourse on mantra, daily practice, and ethical living."mantra: 'man' is the mind, and 'tra' is fulfilled." "Only he who knows Kṛṣṇa knows the Bhagavad-gītā... only Mother knows who is the child’s father." The lecturer delivers a wide-ranging satsang, exploring the meaning of mantra … read more »
Heaven and Hell are in us
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Singing Bhajans. Indra is the God of the rain. When you come to the Svargaloka you will become young again. But you will not have worldly desires. Time to time demons from Naraka loka attacks the … read more »
Nurturing the Future: From Childlike Devotion to the Guru's Key
A spiritual discourse on nurturing future generations and the guru-disciple relationship, followed by a student's reflection."You see how the children’s minds work? They notice everything. And they are our future." "Nothing is under our control, and we are not able to do anything. But we are able to give some effort … read more »
What means non-duality
"Above neither politics nor this religion, which is also politics.Religion is not spiritual. If that is, then humanity is the highest." "My son, I don’t need anything from you... I remember when you were born, I was with you. And when I will pass away, … read more »
Earth and Ocean
A satsang discourse on the sacredness of birthplace and the earth, prompted by the reconstruction of a temple."Where someone was born, that is very, very holy Mother Earth." "Let’s today feel this, our earth... we all are coming automatically to that place, meaning that earth where there is a holy place." Swamiji addresses … read more »
Who am I?
A spiritual discourse on the breath of life, the limits of the body, and destiny."Our breath is day and night equally, and it is written how many breaths we will have; then it is finished." "Even God cannot prolong. That’s it." The lecturer leads a satsang, exploring the relationship between … read more »
The Inner Color of the Heart
A spiritual address on inner development and the essence of yogic life."Mahāprabhujī said, 'the color of the cloth is not so important. But you have that color in your heart, which is given by Gurujī.'" "All that you need is inside. If we understand, then we have … read more »
Sleeping and Yoga Nidra
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Bhajan singing. Explanation of the role of sleep in our life. In yoganidra, you have to learn. Yoganidra should be led by the teacher with eyes open. Deep water is good, but we can't live in … read more »
Webcast from Strilky
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.
Mind and desires
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the mind, mantra, and liberation from desire."Man marā, nāmamātrī marī, mar mar gayā śarīr, aisā tṛṣṇā nahī gaī, ghe gayā Dasā Kabīr." "Āśā means hope, and tṛṣṇā means thirst. And this will not give you this mind." A speaker explores the classical … read more »
The Essence of True Satsaṅg and Yoga Nidrā
A morning satsang discussing the essence of spiritual gathering and the concept of Yoga Nidrā."We are all here to get something. We are not here coming for money. We are not coming for some eating." "In that sleep, that yogī will know. In that sleep, he will see all the … read more »
Do Good
A spiritual discourse on the nature of the true guru, liberation, and spiritual practice."Sometimes it is good if we are running and running and running, and we don’t care about it... Then God said, 'I must give him some knowledge.'" "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara. So where … read more »
The Significance of Nāg Day and the Five Kośas
A spiritual discourse on Nāg Day and the five sheaths of existence."Today is a very beautiful and divine day, the day we call Nāg Day. Nāg means the cobra, and today is dedicated to its worship." "Life is so great. From a little tiny ant to the … read more »
Remove the depression
A satsang addressing collective depression and spiritual awakening."Why not birds, animals, or fish? It means that somewhere, we humans made a mistake." "Yoga in Daily Life is not only exercising; we go further. We have to understand that these five principles are these … read more »
The Blessing of Oneness and the Guru's Eternal Grace
A spiritual discourse on the guru's grace, spiritual practice, and universal oneness."Blessings come from chanting the name of our Gurudeva: Alak Purījī, Dev Purījī, Mahāprabhujī, and Holī Gurujī. They are always with us." "When once a real guru takes disciples, even if they go, that consciousness of … read more »
Satsang from Strilky
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Explanation and singing bhajans. Bharatanatyam dance by Bhaktidevi. The glory of Devpuriji Bhagawan is around the whole world. He was the incarnation of Bhagawan Shiva.
Guru bhakti will lead you to Brahma Loka
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Sri Devpuriji always had rest outside of a village or a city. We call back Sri Devpuriji from Brahma Loka to bless us. Gurudev forgives for all disciples and can liberate anyone. Our body is like … read more »
We should colour our heart as clean as the sky
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.We are a little part of the clean blue sky where is no spot. Every creature wants to be happy so they want to go back to their origin. There is a big temple in South … read more »
How to practice The System Yoga in Daily Life
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.You have been practicing many times, many years following Yoga in Daily Life, you now asanas, and the effects. We should not forget the importance of following a system as described in the book. Yoga in … read more »
Give up your Laziness
Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.Go to sleep early wake up early and you will get everything. This time is best for meditation and other things. Twenty minutes before workers come to the office the head of the company should be … read more »
The powers of practicing
Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.This month is the month of Shiva and today is the new moon. Prana is coming with water. Drops of medicine can save life, similarly, one drop of water falling from the sky is very powerful. … read more »
Jyotish and marriage
A satsang discourse on the sacred month of Śrāvaṇa, traditional rituals, and spiritual practice."In this month, mostly all women and girls come to give water and offer a nice rakhī. They do not see it merely as a tree, but as a person, and it is very, very powerful." … read more »
What means destiny?
A spiritual discourse on destiny, divine order, and the chant of Aum."In numbers, we do not put a zero. But it was an Indian professor... who gave us this zero. It solved all problems." "That which gives us destiny is called the Vidhātā... What she writes, no … read more »