Bhajans from Rijeka
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Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram
The light that upholds the universe is the Guru, the cause of crossing life's ocean. You are that light, upholding divine honor. Meeting the Lord is the greatest honor, sanctifying life through endless cycles. The Guru bestows the jewel of the Supreme Sovereign. Practice Japa and remain absorbed in meditation on the Self to attain Nirvāṇa. Applying yourself to meditation destroys the sorrows of birth. All desired tasks are accomplished, and life becomes successful. For a moment's Darśana, one studies for hundreds of births; the Guru strengthens faith, and the devotee swiftly crosses the ocean of existence.
"If you practice Japa, remain absorbed in meditation on the Self, you will attain the state of Nirvāṇa."
"For the sake of a moment's Darśana, one studies scriptures and sūtras for hundreds of births."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Bhajan singing from Jadan Ashram
The yogi's sleep is a state of yogic consciousness where wakefulness is known within sleep, and day is known within night. It is a sleep without support, upon a white stone slab. In that sleep, one knows the day within the night. It is a sleep of knowledge, leading to the state of Nirvana. Through this practice, one meets the Supreme Person. The true form is revealed when one meets that Person. The guru's assembly reveals the true knowledge. The body is without a country; the divine person is wondrous. One who worships in this way is absorbed in the guru.
"Us nindrāme jagratā jāne, punirātri me divasu jñānī hai."
"Deha binā deśikānī hai, Deva Puruṣa dabhuta havāliyā."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Aim of the life
The aim of life is to achieve self-knowledge, yet humans suffer from their own ignorance. Intellect can create immense problems from mistaken perceptions. A guest was told a house contained a ghost; fear paralyzed him in the night. Many attempted exorcisms failed. A wise person entered with a light, revealing only hanging laundry. The ghost was born from a whispered suggestion and vanished with knowledge. Another story tells of a boy captured by a demon. The boy learned from the demon that God decreed no one could harm him for 105 years. Using this knowledge as a weapon, the boy threatened the demon with fire and escaped. We are that innocent boy, trapped by carelessness. The dangers we face are like that demon. When willpower arises, fear dissolves and we are free. The soul is immortal; only the body dies. We carry our karma like a backpack; it shapes our destiny. Destiny is written, yet performing good karma now can change the future. We cannot escape our karma; we must face it. Therefore, wake up and change your destiny through good actions and following the Guru's word. Liberate your ancestors and connected souls. Disciples must remain united in strength, like five fingers forming a fist. Words hold great power; use them wisely.
"From where did the ghost come? The ghost came from blackmailing."
"You cannot kill me; God said so."
Filming location: Mexico
The Law of Karma and the Sanctity of All Life
The law of karma demands reverence for all life. Killing an animal creates severe karmic debt, as it inflicts suffering on an innocent being and interrupts the life given by God. For every creature you consume, you must be reborn as that creature and suffer the same death. This cycle is a long and certain justice. Spiritual practice is nullified by eating meat. The only path to purify such karma is through satsaṅg and the guidance of a true master. A master is one who loves all entities as oneself and would give his own life rather than take another's. Practice diligently and never miss satsaṅg, for it is the means to cleanse past actions and awaken consciousness. The Svādhiṣṭhāna Chakra, associated with water and the color of dawn, represents flowing energy and the hope for awakening. Its six petals symbolize the obstacles of anger, hate, greed, jealousy, cruelty, and laziness which must be purified.
"How many fish you ate, that many times you have to be born as a fish and caught by a hook."
"If you miss the satsaṅg, you have missed a big chance."
Filming location: Vancouver, Canada
