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Morning practice begins with relaxation, proceeds through āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and culminates in meditation. Lie on the back, relax fully. Tense and release the right arm, then the left, each three times. Draw the right foot toward yourself, press the leg down, release; repeat left. Tense the entire body three times, then deep inhale and exhale. Inhale raising the right arm overhead, stretching the right heel; exhale lower; repeat twice. Raise both arms, bend knees; exhale rotate legs right, head left; inhale center; then switch sides. From the same position, exhale cross left hand to right palm twisting, inhale return; then switch sides. Roll onto the right side, join palms; inhale left hand up, exhale return; then switch sides. From bent knees, bend knees right, exhale left palm to right; inhale sweeping arms overhead while rolling to the other side. Lift pelvis vertebra by vertebra, lower three times. Raise the right leg, draw the knee to the chest; repeat left. Turn onto the stomach, lift torso and arms, lower; lift extended legs in Śalabha, lower, relax in tiger pose. Sit in Uttāna Praśṭhāsana with elbows held, head hanging; inhale lift torso parallel, exhale release; sway side to side. Kneel with a wide stance, sink the pelvis to each side. Stand, fix the gaze, draw the knee to the chest; practice Katupranām stepping forward, kneeling, crawling back. Relax in Ānanda Āsana, then sit for prāṇāyāma with full yogic breath; perform Nāḍī Śodhana: twenty breaths left nostril, then right, then a shorter round. Chant Om three times, rub palms over the eyes, and open the eyes. "Always practice only to the extent that feels comfortable; never try to practice to the point of pain." "With the inhalation, energy flows throughout the entire body. With the exhalation, the body cleanses itself, relaxes, and releases tension." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The physical presence of the Master is a profound support now felt in its absence. When the Guru was physically present, travel to the ashram for every observance was not a necessity. Now, the responsibility to be present for devotees on Guru Pūrṇimā requires that journey, for they seek a living teacher to receive blessings. We live in the physical world with a body subject to its nature and attachments. Through discrimination and endurance, one practices self-inquiry, yet cannot escape the body's reality. The longing for liberation is essential, yet suffering persists in all life circumstances. Everything in the world is transient, coming and going. Human life is a rare opportunity to step out of this cycle, but human nature fails to value what it has until it is gone. The physical departure of the Master creates a deep sense of being alone, yet this is the immutable law of nature. All who come must go, and the manner of departure is determined by one's karma and the purity of consciousness. One must cultivate innocence. Even holy beings pass away, and their absence is deeply felt only after they are gone. To be together is a precious blessing, for we do not know what the future holds. "Āyā so jāyegā rājā raṅk fakīr—who came will go." "I have everything, but I do not have Gurujī with me physically anymore." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 214

This lecture details the Śaṅkha Prakṣālana and Kunjal Kriyā purification techniques. Śaṅkha Prakṣālana is the cleansing of the entire intestine using warm, lightly salted water, performed early in the morning on an empty stomach. It involves drinking water and performing specific movements and postures to guide the water through the system. This practice is beneficial for conditions like high blood pressure and digestive issues but is not advised for those under 15, individuals with active ulcers or hernias, or pregnant women. Preparation includes a light diet the prior evening. The process continues until the expelled water runs clear. A strict diet must follow for at least one week, avoiding alcohol, meat, fish, eggs, and raw foods. Kunjal Kriyā is the cleansing of the stomach, performed after Śaṅkha Prakṣālana by drinking unsalted water to the point of fullness and then voluntarily expelling it. This practice helps purify the stomach and can aid those with bronchial asthma. The session concludes with rest and a meal of specially prepared kicharī. "The best time to do Śaṅkha Prakṣālana is in March, the beginning of September, the end of May, and before the winter." "After Śaṅkha Prakṣālana, you have to keep a diet for at least, strictly, seven days, one week, and up to one month." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True sādhanā is devotion from the heart, not mere ritual or fleeting emotion. The Pāṇḍavas failed to invite a ṛṣi for their yajña by citing their lack of performed sacrifices. Draupadī succeeded by declaring that each barefoot step taken toward a sage is itself a hundred yajñas, demonstrating the power of sincere reverence. Similarly, an unlearned brother who held only to God's name could walk on water through devotion, while his scholarly brother could not. Success comes from inner feeling, not external knowledge. Even the science of breath, prāṇāyāma, must be understood and practiced correctly from the heart, not just mechanically. Its purpose is to connect with the universal prāṇa that sustains all life. "Each and every step taken toward sādhus or ṛṣis is equivalent to one hundred yajñas." "Your mantras have no power, but you... you have this power that exists nowhere else in the world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic