Relationships between brothers and sisters
Rakṣā Bandhan celebrates the sacred bond of brotherhood and sisterhood. This festival reminds us of our fundamental relationships. It is a call to revive the pure, unconditional connections that form society's foundation. The bond between brother and sister exemplifies a love deeper than mere emotion, rooted in protection and promise. True relationships are soul to soul, not based on status or intellect. Brotherhood fosters peace through kindness, respect, and forgiveness, not just words. Cultivating such bonds without condition is the essence of this observance. It is a step toward universal harmony.
"Don’t always repeat love, love, love. Respect is love. Protection is love. Kindness is love."
"The ancient festivals were not just any festivals; they were there for us to remember in our hearts what bonds, relationships, and what we have promised."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Pranayama and spirituality
The science of prāṇa and the practice of Kriyā govern the journey of consciousness. Prāṇa and Apāna are two forces within the body. Their union in the Maṇipūra chakra during sound vibration allows consciousness to ascend. This pure prāṇa flow merges the Iḍā and Piṅgalā channels into the Suṣumnā, like rivers becoming one. This current transforms into Nāda, the resonant sound that is ultimate reality. At life's end, the soul's direction is determined by final attachments and accumulated karma. If mantra and pure devotion are present, it proceeds directly to the Sahasrāra. The initiated Kriyā establishes a sacred but fragile connection. Neglecting practice or embracing negativity severs this thread, placing one at a perilous spiritual precipice. Practice is the inner engineering of the body's mechanisms through Prāṇāyāma and pure living. Purify the self to master the self.
"Prāṇa and Apāna unite and bring that consciousness through the Suṣumnā Nāḍī towards the Sahasrāra Chakra."
"If the mantra is there, if pure thoughts are there, devotion is there, it proceeds directly to the Sahasrāra."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
God Is One
The gathering honors a revered spiritual teacher and celebrates the universal principles of Sanātana Dharma. This philosophy teaches that God is one, like the earth and ocean are one, though humans divide them with names. True religion has no single founder or beginning in time; it is the eternal truth manifest within the heart. The culture of India is unique, sustained by its saints and sages who reveal this universal path. The teacher has opened the door of sannyāsa and yoga to all people worldwide, beyond any sectarian boundaries. This stage is a divine home for self-realization, representing the unity of the world family. The right to spiritual upliftment belongs to every human being.
"God is one. To understand it, we will have to discuss with a little example. Earth is one."
"The heart is the real religion, the religion which has no beginning point."
Filming location: Allahabad, India
Mystery Of Our Body
The human body is a wondrous and indescribable coach. Its intricate design, with billions of cells and synchronized systems, is a perfect creation no human engineer can replicate. We know only a fraction of its mysteries. Within it reside unseen forces—both divine and destructive—that govern our happiness and sorrow. The ten senses are like wild horses pulling this coach; without mastery, they lead to ruin. External impressions through these senses awaken desires, which are the root of all trouble. Therefore, one must withdraw inward like a turtle, using intellect and discipline to control the senses. This inner city is full of cheaters, but you are the king of your mind and senses. Do not become their slave. Yoga is the science of gaining this mastery over body, mind, and consciousness to cross the ocean of worldly life.
"Vāsanā hi duḥkhāṅka kāraṇa hai." Desires are the cause of troubles.
"Tū kāya nagar kā rājā, man indriye tumhārī prajā." You are the king of this city, your mind and senses are your subjects.
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Why Guru is important?
Evening satsang with Swami AvatarpuriJi from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Why you should never doubt your Guru? A story about Lord Shiva. If you do good karma in a previous life you will get the fruits in this life. Karma is always coming back. Even Lord Rama and Lord Krishna had a Guru. Mauna makes you happier inside. Singing Bhajans.
