We are in the boat of Gurudev
The bond between guru and disciple is the boat to cross the ocean of illusion. This bond is strong, deep, and pure, sustained by the disciple's service and trust. The guru's grace guides and protects. One must surrender and hold on, even when the waves are strong. The journey requires the disciple's own decisive blessing, the most important grace of all. The guru's grace finds the disciple, but the disciple must choose to stay in the boat. The goal is to burn away impurities like lust and anger through dedication. There is no separation from the guru's essence.
"Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam. Everything that he has, that we all have, is all the kṛpā and the blessings of Gurudev."
"The fourth kṛpā is the most important one: kuṭkī kṛpā. This means the blessings, the kṛpā, of ourselves."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Meditation with Vishwaguruji from "Yoga for Wellness" Conference, India
The practice of yoga and meditation brings relaxation that extends from the individual to the entire world. A relaxed self with good breath and peace of mind is the science of yoga. This state affects the family, neighbors, nation, and world. The process involves calming and silencing the mind. Dhyāna focuses on a single thought to gradually reach a state of happiness. Transformation begins by changing habits, adhering to principles like non-violence and avoiding intoxicants. This foundation builds the yoga way of life for many.
"Swāmījī, can it happen that I practice yoga and my husband and my dog become very relaxed?"
"First, change your habit."
Filming locations: Vienna, Austria.
Inaugurual session of the conference "Yoga for Wellness"
Yoga is a holistic science for wellness, integrating body, mind, and spirit. This international conference explores its application for modern health challenges. Yoga's history is ancient, now globally recognized through the International Day of Yoga. It transcends mere physical exercise, aiming for equilibrium and peace. Scientific research demonstrates its efficacy, such as increasing GABA levels to treat depression. Yoga offers a cost-effective complement to modern medicine, addressing lifestyle diseases and stress. The practice is being institutionalized through wellness centers and research to promote preventive healthcare globally. Its core principles unite and harmonize the individual with the greater whole.
"Yoga is three in one: physical fitness, mental alertness, and spiritual elevation."
"Yoga will make you yogya—eligible for everything. You will not become a rogī (sick person)."
Filming locations: New Delhi, Delhi, India
Clean Your Consciousness
Accompanying the dying is a noble act, but we each journey alone. We can offer comfort and speak of God until the last breath, yet cannot cross that final border. You arrive with nothing and leave with nothing except your karma and experiences. All possessions and arguments stay behind. The great tragedy is to die without God-realization. Do not die before attaining it.
To perceive the heart's light, purify your consciousness through the mantra and positive thoughts. This inner light is wisdom, indescribable, beyond darkness and light. Repeat the mantra naturally, with devotion. Ignorance is a veil created by our actions, chasing unreality. Life has only yesterday and today; live consciously in the present. Overcome ignorance by purifying impurities, disturbances, and veils through positive thinking and selfless action.
To be happy, renounce. Possessions bring worry. Travel light through life. Attachment causes suffering, while love brings freedom. Overcome jealousy. We are dependent on necessities like food and oxygen, but the more we have beyond that, the more we worry. Trust in destiny; you will receive what you need.
"One comes alone and will go alone."
"The more things you have, the more worries you have."
Filming location: Hamburg, Germany
DVD 164b
Vegetarian cooking lesson 1
Preparing a simple, digestible vegetarian meal with Mediterranean influences.
We begin a risotto by toasting raw pistachios and seasonal vegetables like cauliflower and carrots in oil. Washed rice is added. Whole cumin and coriander seeds are ground for optimal flavor and digestibility, then added with turmeric to lower the glycemic index of the white rice. Once the rice pearls, add warm water at a two-to-one ratio to rice, and a little salt. A green soup is made by boiling broccoli. A creamy salad dressing is prepared from yogurt or, for vegans, chickpea flour mixed with water and spiced with cumin, coriander, and turmeric to aid digestion. These spices, used daily in small amounts, act as antioxidants and help prevent parasites. Prepare a fresh salad with cucumbers and leaves, garnished for visual appeal. Season dressings with dissolved salt to control intake better than using crystals. Finish the soup by blending it creamy, optionally thickening it with the chickpea cream, and adding olive oil at the end to preserve its nutrients. Garnish the risotto with herbs or cheese. The meal is fresh, green, and healthful.
"Jeera makes any food very easily digestible."
"In this salad dressing, the salt is already dissolved, and when it comes to our tongue, we feel just enough seasoning and don’t need any more."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
