For a limited time, we are granting viewers of Swamiji.tv on-demand streaming access to the Swamiji.tv archive. All videos are copyrighted by the International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram Fellowship. We invite you to support our social projects with a donation. With your support, the Fellowship carries out numerous social projects in India. To continue these activities, every donation is deeply appreciated. Please support us here: https://swamiji.tv/support
Guruvakya Is Passport To Brahma Gyana
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Every milk comes from a mother. If it is from the own or another mother or from animals. Mother is mother. Even in the nature some plants are producing milk like the coconut. Mother is very … read more »
Mauna is Atma Anubhuti Sadhana
Satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Mauna means the observation of silence. In Yoga in Daily Life system we have a meditation technique which is called Self-inquiry meditation. Self-inquiry means two things: how am I and who am I. The Sadhana of … read more »
Buddha And The Way Of Sannyas
A spiritual discourse on discipline, consciousness, and the path to enlightenment."Buddha underwent very hard training, which means discipline." "The spiritual path is not so easy. We are full of desires, we are full of anger, full of doubts, and we are expecting Self-Realization. That is a … read more »
Preserve The Originals
A morning satsang on yogic sleep, consciousness, and preserving spiritual teachings."Everything you touch, you never know if you will touch it again. We pass away, so it will remain only a memory." "The sleep of the yogī is the yog nidrā. Rare scientists know about it. … read more »
In Quality There Is No Compromise
Evening satsang from Duga Uvala, HR.Today many want to teach yoga, many want to open a yoga-centre, but they still do not have proper knowledge. Only those fruits will become ripe which remain on the branch of the tree. You cannot … read more »
Living In The Ocean Of Imagination
Duga Uvala, HR.Life is full of turbulences. Life is an up and down. We have many kind of illusions. We have no control over bad habits which will reduce our life. Many problems are only in our mind. … read more »
Children's Program From Strilky
Children's program.Evening Satsang from summer seminar in Strilky
We Have To Prepare The Field
Summer seminar in Strilky.A farmer got a land. On that land there were many thorny bushes. First he had to remove them. Then he saw that there were many small rocks inside, so he had to dig them out. … read more »
Om Gam Ganeshaya Namaha
A spiritual discourse on the significance of Lord Gaṇeśa and the nature of divine incarnation."Gaṇeśa is the Lord of all these gaṇas, the Supreme. He is known as the Lord of intelligence and intellect." "Brahma Vidyā teaches: develop your positive energy; only that will help you. Others will destroy you." … read more »
We Should Have Practical Knowledge
Summer seminar in Strilky.Only one or two generations ago, people were not so much specialized or experts in only one single task but they were real all-rounder. One could do any kind of work. There were many changes and … read more »
Every Existence Is OM
Summer seminar in Strilky with Swami Gajanand.In the Mandukya Upanishad it is said: OM is this imperishable Word. OM is the Universe, and this is the exposition of OM. The past, the present and the future, all that was, all that is, … read more »
Recharging Energy
Summer seminar in Strilky Coming into the ashram means recharging energy and to continue the spiritual path.More spiritual energy means more spiritual development. Nowadays there are many disturbances in this world. In every country and every society the people are suffering. In Kali Yuga there is only one hope and one protection: … read more »
Devanagari Alphabet
Summer seminar in Strilky with Sadhvi Parvati.Devanagari is a script, which is most commonly used to publish sacred Sanskrit texts. It is believed that the script came from the City of the Gods. Thus expresses that it was not of human origin. … read more »
The Form Of God Is Sound
Summer seminar in Strilky with Swami Gajanand.Nada Yoga. Sound or vibration is the form of God. Mantra is a vibration and was already there before we got it from the master. The name of God is the essence of the mantra.
Creation Through OM
A morning satsang discourse on the sacred symbol Oṁ, wisdom, and spiritual practice."Oṁ is the origin. Everything began with that sound, Oṁ." "Your wisdom is your Lakṣmī, your wealth. This visible, movable, and immovable wealth, anyone can take away from you. But what is in your knowledge, no … read more »
We All Together Care
Summer seminar in Strilky.In past times, Yogis have lived near the water.Water is life and one could drink the water from everywhere. All the water was natural and very clean. Not only this but many other things in nature … read more »
Self- Realization Is A Very High Level
An opening address for a one-week spiritual retreat, blending practical announcements with teachings on karma, self-realization, and divine grace."Human life is very rare... God told the human, 'You have freedom.' ... But now I will not take responsibility. I gave you the most powerful tool." "Self-realization is just the beginning of a chapter to … read more »
The Four Pillars of Life and the Nature of Dharma
A concluding satsang on the four pillars of life and spiritual practice."Human life has four strong pillars. These pillars should be solid. To achieve your life goal, human life as family life, social life, working life, and spiritual life must all be in balance." "Dharma rakṣita rakṣitaḥ. … read more »
Curtain Of Ignorance
Removing ignorance is called avaran.Avaran is a layer on our consciousness and means blindness, darkness. An obstacle which is like a curtain and it needs to be removed. How to remove? The only way is knowledge. Until it is not … read more »
Sadhana Means Period Of Practice
Sadhana is the dedicated time we practice.Meditation only is not enough. As long as our body is living, we can do our sadhana. We should be healthy, therefore we need to take care of our nourishment, doing asanas and pranayamas. Gentle movements … read more »
Controlling the Activities Of The Mind
A morning satsang on mastering the mind, the nature of mental fluctuations (vṛttis), and the path to purity."Meditation with mantra is the key to Brahmavidyā. Meditation harmonizes all the energy in the body, tranquilizing our brain activities, which also means the reduction of unnecessary vṛttis." "You have immense spirituality in practice, but one … read more »
Self Realization Is Not The End
An evening satsang on the path beyond self-realization."After the self-realization, still remains something that's called brahmajñāna. Self-realization is the one step before the last to Brahmajñāna." "Gurū Dev said, 'Mahesh, self-realization means now begins the hard work.'" Swami Maheshwarananda (Swamiji) addresses disciples, clarifying … read more »
Appearing Of Jyotirlingam
Morning lecture from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram.Jyotirlinga are shrines where Lord Shiva is worshiped in the form of a Jyotirlingam. There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India and Dwardash Jyotirlinga is the embodiment of all 12 Jyotirlingam found in India. Swamiji … read more »
Sataguru Jaga Me Aya Mera
A devotional song (bhajan) celebrating the arrival and grace of the Satguru."My Satguru has come into the world, my mind has found its goal, my heart is filled with joy." "He gave the So'ham śabda, the sound of 'I am That.' He did not frighten me with … read more »
Bhajans Contain A Great Teaching
Morning lecture from Strilky ashram with Swami Gajanand.Classical Yoga techniques are not man made, they are coming from a divine source. Bhajans are not only spiritual songs, they contain the teaching of self - realized masters and are counted to higher Yoga practices. … read more »
Invisible Guru Teaching
Evening Satsang from Strilky ashram.Sadhvi Savitri shares her own experience when she met Swamiji for the first time.
Sanskrit Is A Divine Language
A discourse on the divine nature and historical significance of the Sanskrit language."Sanskrit is a perfect tool for people with a restless or unsorted mind; it is one of the tools that can help sort out their mind and thoughts." "To study Sanskrit means to study the language … read more »
Pain Of Separation Is A Driving Force
A satsang discourse on spiritual discontent and the search for the true Self."Pain is normal, and suffering in life is an option. So suffering is an option for everybody. It is one's own decision." "We come to satsa g because satsa g is the biggest painkiller... And real … read more »
Tapasya Is A Way To Purification
An evening satsang addressing the unexpected absence of the guru, Swāmījī, framing it as a spiritual test and teaching on acceptance and discipline."Swāmījī didn't give us any information... I would see this as a training." "The essence of Swāmījī's teaching for me is in three simple words: Accept, understand, and give." Swami Gajanan, addressing the seminar attendees, explains … read more »
Birthday Celebration
Satsang from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.Several speakers express their love and gratitude on occasion of Swamiji's birthday, which was celebrated according to the Indian calendar.
Remembering On Paramyogeshwar Sri Devpuriji
A commemorative discourse on the divine master Śrī Devapurījī Mahārāj and the necessity of the Guru."My dear ones, tomorrow at this time I will leave the mortal world." "Gurudev is as far from the disciple as the disciple is far from the Gurudev." A speaker addresses a global audience on the … read more »
Real Friendship
A spiritual discourse on the foundation of culture and the pursuit of supreme knowledge."The best education is in the lap of the parents." "Therefore, the education, the saṃskāras which you can get—the best education is not at university... The best education is in the lap of the parents." The … read more »
Enjoy the Spiritual Journey
An evening satsang discourse on Brahmavidyā, the path to self-realization."Brahmavidyā is the path to knowledge. Vidyā involves vidhi—the techniques and learning process. The perfection from that learning, the mastery you realize, is called Jñāna, knowledge." "The highest techniques for awakening dormant human qualities and abilities … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration with Swamiji
A Guru Purnima satsang discourse on the nature of the Guru."Lead us from the darkness of ignorance to the light of wisdom—that principle is the Gurudev, not this body of the five elements." "The Guru is the form of the bliss of Brahma... He is the … read more »
Gurupurnima celebration - bhajans
OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram, Jadan, India
Gurupurnima celebration with Swami Jasraj
A discourse on the significance of Guru Pūrṇimā and spiritual renewal."Guru Pūrṇimā is the day in the year when we look back at what we have done during the past year and offer the fruits of our sādhanā as dakṣiṇā to Gurudev." "We can have a … read more »
Gurupurnima From Jadan
Gurupoornima Satsang and Celebration
Installation of the Shiva Lingam in Om Ashram
Installation of the Shiva Lingam in Om Ashram, Jadan, India.
Gurupurnima Satsang and Celebration
Gurupurnima Satsang and Celebration in OM Vishwa Deep Gurukul Swami Maheshwaranand Ashram - Jadan, India
Glory Of Gurudev
Satsang from Vienna.On occasion of Gurupurnima celebration, Guru Stuti and Swast vachan mantras are chanted. All the mantras of Swasti vachan pray for the well being of the world and exhort that peace should prevail upon the earth … read more »
Samadhi
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.There are different states and levels of Samadhi. Nindra Samadhi, the sleep, Laya Samadhi, trance, Dhyana Samadhi, meditation and Turiya Samadhi, which is divided in two levels, in Sabija Samadhi and Nirbija Samadhi. In Sabija Samadhi … read more »
Three Kinds Of Sadhana
A farewell discourse and teaching session held outdoors at a summer retreat."Sādhanā is good to do with a group. We have three different kinds of sādhanās." "In the satsa gs, we cannot teach what we are teaching here. There are theories." The speaker concludes a program from … read more »
Children Program
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.Children group performs bhajans, mantras and play stories from the Lila Amrit.
Ayurveda and Yoga Goes Hand In Hand
Yoga in Daily Life summer seminar, Strilky CZ.Lecture of Muktamani, Vienna, about Ayurveda with particular focus on healthy nourishment. Swamiji: Ayurveda and yoga goes together. Our yoga practice will not be successful if we do not eat according to Ayurvedic principles. On the … read more »
Knowledge Is Our Best Wealth
A satsang discourse on Brahmavidyā, spiritual study, and the nature of reality."Where is the problem? Holy Gurujī said, 'Of course, you are always right. But, there is no but. In you, but it is ignorance.'" "Vidyā is learning; learning is a practice, abhyāsa. As long as you … read more »
Morning Satsang From Srilky
Morning Satsang with Swami Gajanandji
We Cannot Deny Guru Principle
A discourse explaining the spiritual significance of Guru Pūrṇimā."There are two kinds of explanation about Guru Pūrṇimā. The first is that when, for the first time, the Earth emerged from the water, and the first light of the sun and moon was experienced by … read more »
The Sun, the Moon, and the Vajra Nāḍī
A spiritual discourse on mantra, nāḍīs, and advanced Kriyā practices."Chant loudly. If the sound lacks prāṇa and doesn't even reach my heart, how will it reach the moon?" "Do not underestimate the three techniques from today and yesterday; they are very important. The first is … read more »
Dharma Is An Universal Principle
A morning satsang on universal dharma, the nature of spiritual teaching, and self-knowledge."To become a teacher of yoga is more time-consuming and difficult than becoming a doctor, because yoga is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and more." "Dharma rakshita rakshita: 'If you protect dharma, dharma will protect … read more »
Amavasya - Moon Darshan
Strilky,Czech Republic.The new moon day is called Amavasya. It has a great spiritual meaning in Hindu tradition. An Amavasya, falling on a Monday, has a very special significance. It is a day of fasting and many important … read more »