The spiritual lineage
The spiritual lineage connects devotees to an ancient source of grace. A disciple met the master as a baby and received lifelong blessings, countering predictions of a short life and lack of education or wealth. The lineage extends back seven generations through the family. The source of the teachings is the immortal master Alakpuriji, who dwells in the Himalayas. Such perfected beings exist in subtle, causal bodies beyond the material world, serving as protectors. They can be perceived by pure hearts, as seen in lights over glaciers. The path requires sacrifice of attachment to enter the divine kingdom, as demonstrated by Yudhiṣṭhira's loyalty. The goal is liberation through this spotless, indescribable grace.
"Tell me when you’re ready to leave this earth to come, I’ll call you."
"Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice."
Filming location: Atlanta, Goergia, USA
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Practicing Yoga Asanas
We practice Vajrāsana and Vīrāsana for the nāḍī systems. Vajrāsana activates the Vajra Nāḍī, which begins between the big and second toe, connects to the base of the spine, and guides energy to the navel. Sitting in it after eating aids digestion and can help with constipation by relaxing the stomach and straightening the spine. It also balances the sciatic nerve. Vīrāsana, the hero's posture, involves sitting on the heels with toes standing. It warms the body, increases alertness, and with practice, can help repair digestion and headaches. These postures strengthen the lower centers and foot soles, which connect to the body's organs. They develop leg strength, balance, and concentration. Practice must be held steadily to awaken the nerves. "This Vajrāsana is designed especially to strengthen or to activate that Vajra Nāḍī." "This will repair our digestion. This will repair our headache problems, also many, many things." Filming location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
The Seed of Transformation: From Suffering to Surrender
The seed of transformation requires watering and surrender.
We plant a seed and water it through satsaṅg. The seed cracks open and grows. Initial growth is invisible, like bamboo strengthening roots. Suffering is universal. We distract ourselves from suffering with busyness and joy, but these are momentary. We ask: who is suffering? The "my" in "my problems" is imaginary, revealed when comfort zones shake. Problems are often self-created and solvable. We give problems to the divine but forget to share happiness. Neither happiness nor sadness belongs to us; the ātmā is the observer. Desire for more distracts from inner work. Peace comes without external things. Spiritual development requires our own effort; the guru lights the flame, but we must fuel it. Teachings are for ourselves, not others. Be the change. Selfless service brings lasting joy, unlike expectation-driven actions. Remove "you" and "me" to become "we." The mind is a dust-covered mirror; each practice removes a layer. Surrender all—success, failure, qualities, flaws—to the divine. Live like a lotus in muddy water, untouched.
"Every lock has a key. Every problem has a solution."
"We need to realize that neither this happiness is ours, nor this sadness is ours."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
The Essence of Yoga in Daily Life
Yoga in daily life is the integration of spiritual discipline into every action. You must know your purpose. I taught yoga abroad and required a commitment to vegetarianism, refusing to teach those who ate meat. In India, some who never ate meat now do. Upon waking, affirm "I am a human being." Water is divine; a few drops remind you it is within all. Apply it like an injection to feel Jagadīś in your body. Do not let animals into sleeping rooms, though a cat or goat is good. Protect animals and India. Sanātana Dharma exists only in India. Many Indians abroad worship and have left meat. Practice yoga daily. Protect animals, protect India. Do not let animals into the house. The alternative to mobile confusion is to say Om when using the telephone.
"Water is Jagadīś. Jagadīś, Sarveś, Jagadīś, Bhagavān."
"The alternative is to say Oṃ. Say Om whenever you pick up the telephone."
Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
