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Discipline and practice are essential for spiritual progress, not intellectual understanding alone. The sweetness of devotion makes discipline meaningful; without it, practice is tasteless. External life need not change, but inner discipline must be unwavering against temptation. This discipline is the necessary dress for a sane spiritual life. Specific practices, like pure food preparation without tasting before offering, cultivate this purity. Marriage ceremonies and rituals represent a deeper merging into divine unity, upheld by discipline. When troubled, pray at your altar; only the divine truly listens and solves problems. Practice consistently. "Discipline without practice yields no success; practice makes perfect." "Whenever you feel scared, fearful, nervous, uncertain, you should pray. When you do not see any way out of problems, you should pray." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Forgiveness is the path to end suffering caused by past hurt. The mind may wish to forgive, but the heart may refuse. Ask that refusing part what it wants to do instead, for any negative action creates more bad karma. The hurt happened because it was in your destiny; perhaps it was karmic revenge for a past action. If it was not, then by not forgiving you only create new karma and ensure your own constant suffering. The event itself is not terrible; suffering comes from a lack of understanding and an inflexible heart. You are not forced to suffer; you choose to by holding on. Therefore, forgive for your own benefit. Even holy beings must suffer their destined karma. Life is waves of happiness and unhappiness; the body's nature is to be born, grow, and die. This body is a house of disease and trouble, yet we are attached to it. Use this lifetime well. "Whatever you will do against them, it's again gaining more bad karma." "A person who cannot forgive, a person who is not flexible... this kind of person will be suffering all the time." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 313

This is a gentle yoga sequence for menstrual well-being. We begin with relaxation and full yogic breath to harmonize body and mind. Specific postures target the pelvic area and lower back. The first exercise involves bringing one knee to the chest, then extending the leg, performed slowly and consciously. This is followed by Marjari, the cat pose, to create a supple back. We then practice hip-opening postures like the half and full butterfly. A key squatting pose is emphasized for menstrual issues, grounding, and leg strength. We proceed to Setu Āsana, the bridge, to strengthen the lower body. A final side-lying balance pose benefits the lower abdomen. Conclude by feeling the effects of the practice. "This exercise is especially good for menstrual problems, and also beneficial for the lower back, constipation, and hips." "This pose is especially good for women... for irregular menstruation, or for heavy bleeding between periods."

A nation must protect its culture and language, but large nations must not destroy small ones. True harmony requires adopting the ancient Vedic science, which speaks of unity, not a single God. India is the cradle of culture, hosting many languages without conflict, just as a garden holds many trees. Yet, we are destroying our environment, digging mountains and polluting our world. Yoga is not merely physical practice; it is the harmony of body, mind, and soul for inner peace. We must change ourselves first, as charity begins at home. Commercialization misuses yoga's true purpose, which is selfless action and simple living. Our culture is being lost to restless influences, while the ancient wisdom of peace is forgotten. We must control our negative energies and make a resolve for positive change, for anger destroys spiritual progress. True peace comes from within and through self-discipline. "Be the change you want to see." "Yoga in life is designed to bring peace, harmony, understanding, and happiness." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India