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Webcast from London (UK) (2/4)
Webcast of morning lecture from London (UK) on 5th September 2009.
Webcast form London (UK) (1/4)
Webcast of Swamijis public lecture from London (UK) on 4th September 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Pashman (5/5)
Swamiji continues his serial of lectures on the Yoga Sutras of Rishi Patanjali from Island Pashman on the coast of Croatia on 2nd September 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Pashman (4/5)
Swamiji continues his serial of lectures on the Yoga Sutras of Rishi Patanjali from Island Pashman on the coast of Croatia on 1st September 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Pashman (3/5)
Swamiji continues his serial of lectures on the Yoga Sutras of Rishi Patanjali from Island Pashman on the coast of Croatia on 31st August 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Pashman (2/5)
Swamiji continues his serieal of the lectures on the Yoga Sutras of Rishi Patanjali from Island Pashman on the coast of Croatia on 30th.August 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Pashman (1/5)
Swamiji continues his serial of lectures on the Yoga Sutras of Rishi Patanjali from Island Pashman on the coast of Croatia on 29th August 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (27/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 27th August 2009.
Everything can be solved through prayer
A spiritual discourse on the nature of life's challenges and the guru's guidance."Patañjali warns his disciples to be alert, to accept, and to try to solve these external and inner problems." "Prayer means personal consultation with God, with your Iṣṭa Devatā. Prayer is a dialogue, and in that … read more »
Interview with Swamiji, Strilky, CZ
Interview with Swamiji recorded in Mahaprabhudip Ashram in Strilky, CZ in August 2009.
I long for Guru brothers and sisters from satsang
A spiritual discourse and bhajan reflecting on the longing for satsang."Satgurū satsa gī aurī olu avere, olu avere nen bharjā avere." "Where every day there is satsa g, a fortunate one can go and attend that satsa g." The speaker shares a devotional song (bhajan) by … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (26/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 25th August 2009.
Master and disciple
A narrative recounting the shared Mahāsamādhi of the guru Siamdas and his disciple Ramdas."Tomorrow I am going to take Mahāsamādhi. Please prepare the place here where you will put my body in the ground." "Come, sit beside me. We will go together." The speaker tells the story of the … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (25/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 24th August 2009.
Svarga and naraka
A spiritual discourse on the concepts of heaven, hell, and human suffering."In the forest is svarga. In the town or city is naraka." "Everything is here, but you are still afraid. And it was here before. And you were not aware of it." A master answers a … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (24/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 23rd August 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (23/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 22nd August 2009.
Ishvara Pranidhana
A discourse on the nature of devotion and surrender, or Īśvara Praṇidhāna."The destiny of the devotees, God takes upon Himself. But you have to be a devotee." "You have to surrender nothing. You should just be there, that is all. Be in each and every blood cell." … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (22/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 21st August 2009.
Gurudev makes impossible wishes possible
A spiritual discourse addressing the fulfillment of wishes and the nature of faith."Whatever happens, you must not lose your confidence or your faith, and then your every wish comes true." "God ignores our selfish wishes, and that is the greatness of God. That is the greatness of Gurudev." … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (21/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 20th August 2009.
Sradha
A discourse on the spiritual concept of Śraddhā (faith) within yoga practice."Śraddhā means respect. Śraddhā means devotion. Śraddhā means confidence. Śraddhā means love. Śraddhā means belief and expectation." "Patañjali is suggesting... He instructs them to have Śraddhā toward their own sādhanā, their practice. That practice alone is … read more »
Garden of spirituality
A spiritual discourse using the metaphor of an inner garden."Yogīs and yatīs, through great practice and discipline, create a garden of bhajan—a garden of spirituality. Your sādhanā within yourself is your own garden." "But this mind is a monkey. Within no time, this monkey will … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (20/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on 19th August 2009. … read more »
How to recognise yoga exercise?
A discourse on distinguishing authentic yoga from modern commercialized versions."Recently, someone asked me, 'Do you know laughing yoga?' I replied, 'Well, in the śāstras, there is no laughing yoga.'" "Yoga is always well; there is no separate concept of 'wellness.'" The speaker addresses listeners directly, … read more »
Public lecture in Blansko(CZ)
Public lecture in Blansko (CZ) on 18th August 2009.
Harmony is within us
A public address on the foundations of happiness and well-being."The happiest person is a healthy one; it does not matter if he or she is in prison, a beggar, or the richest." "Harmony is within us, not outside. You cannot obtain harmony through tablets." The … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky Summer seminar (19/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from Summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 17th 2009.
Accept your mistakes
A spiritual discourse on self-awareness and meditation."The peculiarity of our ailment is that we see mistakes in others." "Those who accept their mistakes will be free from the feeling of guiltiness. When guiltiness is there, fear is there. And when fear is … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (18/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 16th 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (17/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 15th 2009.
Gurudev fulfills every wish
A spiritual discourse on the grace of the Guru and cultivating good thoughts."Whatever you wish in your mind, by the grace of Gurudev, nothing is impossible." "Protect us from doing bad things or making mistakes, and protect us so that we can take care of this holy chair, … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (16/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 14th 2009.
Janmasthami
A spiritual discourse on the celestial signs and metaphysical meaning of divine incarnation, delivered on Krishna Janmashtami."I have observed that when Kṛṣṇa prepares to come to this planet in a physical body, there are also firecrackers in the sky." "Whenever my bhaktas... are going to be troubled by āsurī śaktis, negative energies, … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (15/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ)
Don't run away
A spiritual discourse clarifying the true meaning of non-attachment (vairāgya) and addressing misconceptions about renunciation."Vairāgya here does not mean you give up and run away. Who runs away? Our hero will never run away." "Problems are the best school in the world. Those who have no problems have a boring … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (14/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 12th 2009.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (13/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 11th 2009.
Temptation
A spiritual discourse on the nature of detachment and spiritual obstacles."One type of vairāgya arises when you hear the āgama, the revelation of the nature of reality—how beautiful it is, how it creates miracles—and you are inspired to achieve it." "And this temptation is the most … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (12/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 10th 2009.
Dhyana Mulam Guru Mutri
A spiritual discourse on the foundations of meditation and the nature of reality."In our Kriyānuṣṭhāna, you have various techniques for concentration and the purification of specific chakras, one after the other." "Therefore, 'dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrti'—the roots, the essence, or the success of your meditation is guru mūrti, … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (11/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 9th 2009.
Klishta and Aklishta Vritti
A discourse on the influence of sensory perception on mental states and spiritual practice."Vision, sound, and smell—these three are very difficult to control." "Hear, give the judgment, and finish. Don't carry it with you for so long." The speaker analyzes how the three primary organs of perception—sight, sound, and … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (10/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 8th 2009.
Withdraw your Senses
A spiritual discourse on mastering the mind and senses through yoga."Patañjali says: withdraw your senses and be one with thyself, with your own inner sound." "A yogī should be like a tortoise, an animal who can anytime take his limbs in or anytime expand them out." … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (9/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 7th 2009.
Follow the Guruvakya
A spiritual teacher recounts an anecdote about disciples imitating his appearance to illustrate a core principle of discipleship."Well, that's a different matter. You must not have a long beard and hair if you don't want one." "The root, the very essence of the mantra, is to follow the Guru's instruction. If you cannot … read more »
Patanjali Yoga Sutras from Strilky summer seminar (8/27)
Webcast of afternoon satsang from summer seminar in Strilky Ashram (CZ) on August 6th 2009.
Happy Raksha Bandhan
A discourse on the spiritual and cultural significance of the Rakṣābandhan festival."Rakṣābandhan began at a time when people did not trust each other. There was no security, especially for women." "In such a critical situation, for the sake of protection of our mothers and sisters, they made … read more »