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Vegetarian cooking lesson 17, Indian Karela Sabji

11:00 - 11:14|Recorded on 2 Jul 2014
The text is a compilation of distinct ritual invocations and mantras. It begins with a series of salutations to deities like Śaṅkara, Sītā, and Maheśvara. It invokes light, peace, and the destruction of obstacles. The sequence includes the potent Gāyatrī mantra, a fundamental Vedic prayer for illumination. It concludes with a salutation to Śiva and repeated calls for peace. The compilation's power resides in its sacred phonetics and devotional intent, not in narrative prose. "Bhargo Devasya Dhīmahi, Dhiyo Yo Naḥ Pracodayāt." "Oṃ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ..."

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The Law of Karma: Our First Guru

11:20 - 12:15 | From: 28 Feb 2015
The law of karma is the fundamental principle governing life and our first spiritual teacher. Karma means action, a universal law of cause and effect like gravity. It operates through body, speech, mind, and wealth or position. Physical acts are obvious, but mental activities and emotions create even stronger karma. Using wealth or authority to instigate action generates multiplied karma for the instigator. This world is Karma Bhūmi, where we experience, create, and purify karma. The law's purpose is pedagogical, teaching through consequences to overcome negative qualities like selfishness and develop positive ones like compassion. It is a slow and often painful teacher, leading one to seek ethical guidelines and ultimately a guru for clearer guidance. Karma is stored as subtle vibrations in the causal body, accompanying the soul and necessitating reincarnation until all karmas are purified. "Who cannot give life has not the right to take life." "The law of karma is our first guru." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human body is like a beautiful coach

12:20 - 13:12 | From: 4 Jul 2018
The human body is a wondrous coach given by God. This physical form is a mobile house pulled by ten horses: the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action. These indriyas must be trained and controlled by the intellect and mind. A pure mind filled with good thoughts provides the inner light of knowledge. One must search within the Self, not externally. Cherish this human birth among 8.4 million life forms. Live with clarity, peace, and non-harm, creating peace in the world. Practice yoga and good actions. Understand that desires drive activity, but do not be enslaved by them. All creatures are beautifully different. Maintain a vegetarian lifestyle to avoid causing suffering. Destiny waits patiently, but forgiveness is paramount. The soul is cared for by God and seeks a comfortable vehicle. "My brothers, my coach is wonderful." "Search within you. Oh, my friend, where are you searching for me?" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

You are great but remain on the path

13:20 - 14:13 | From: 12 Jun 2021
The living guru and true path are found within an authentic lineage, not through blind faith or exploitation. Modern science connects us physically, but only genuine spiritual transmission guides the soul beyond death. Many teachers and paths exist, each like a mother to her child, yet the root parampara is essential. Discernment is required, as some promise false powers or exploit faith with rituals. True practice involves a pure lifestyle and steady discipline, not mere claims. The breath's exhalation represents the enduring power; life continues beyond this body. "Next to God is the doctor." "Exhalation is forever." Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia

Good Health and Peace

14:20 - 15:13 | From: 8 Sep 2021
Yoga is the science of the human being, the culmination of life's evolution. Animals evolve toward humanity, but humans can regress if they do not heed divine instruction. Do not kill other creatures; animals kill from ignorance, but humans know better. God is one, like an ocean of which we are all drops. Science progresses but leads away from God, while yoga leads toward God. The ego resides in the heart and brain; one part is for self, the other for all. A yogi must never give negative talk or do negative things to anyone. Life is a staircase; one goes down through harmful actions, and one goes up through respect and care for all creatures. The soul passes through one door determined by our actions. Protect all life; that is yoga. "Don't kill them. Protect them, love them, protect them, don't kill them. That is yoga." "Science is good... but we have to come, please, all animals." Filming location: Brno, Czech Republic

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Around the World - The Guru's Light: On Pāṭotsava, Āhāra Śuddhi, and the Essence of Gurukul

17:15 - 18:02 | From 7 Feb 2026
The opening of Om Āśrama celebrates the guru, knowledge, and spiritual culture. This second anniversary marks the Pāṭotsava, an opening ceremony for this place considered a wonder. The core teaching is that purity of diet leads to purity of mind and body, which enhances memory and understanding. When one is pure, the divine principle manifests within. The ultimate knowledge is Brahmavidyā, found only in this land. True education must be coupled with cultural values and reverence, not merely academic degrees that can lead to destruction. The guru is the highest principle; from the guru comes the light that removes ignorance. Where a saint resides, there is eternal spring and bliss. "Āhāra śuddhi leads to sattva śuddhi. Sattva śuddhi means that this body, the physical body, will be as the food we consume." "There is nothing higher in this world than the guru; there is no one above the guru." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Around the World - A Journey of Remembrance and Reverence

17:00 - 17:07 | From 10 Jan 2026
I recently traveled to pay respects at the samādhi of a revered female ascetic. She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our tradition, renowned for memorizing sacred texts from a very young age and receiving a title for it. She had a large spiritual family of disciples managing various ashrams. We shared a good connection from past meetings at gatherings and when she visited our Guru. Upon learning of her passing, I journeyed through the night to attend the funeral procession in Ahmedabad, which culminated in her burial at a chosen site outside the city alongside other senior ascetics. It was a full 24-hour journey of remembrance. "She was the first female Mahāmaṇḍaleśvara in our Akhāṛā." "Her wish was to have her samādhi in Hargośālā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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