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The five sheaths, from the physical to the blissful, reveal the nature of mind and consciousness. The physical body is the food sheath, annamaya kośa. Next is the vital energy sheath, prāṇamaya kośa, which is life and Paramātmā. The mental sheath, manomaya kośa, is the mind of highest speed, which can kill or elevate. Consciousness moves through three states: waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Following the mental sheath is the intellectual sheath, vijñānamaya kośa. The final sheath is the blissful, ānandamaya kośa. Yoga is more than postures; it is the science given by Śiva. The mind is powerful, like a horse that can go anywhere instantly. Our desires and attachments persist even in dreams, showing the mind's activity. We must be vigilant, as negligence allows suffering, like a hidden snake, to strike. "Man maraṇa mamatā mari marmar gayā śarīra. Asa triṣṇā nai mari, keh gayā Kabīra." "Jāgrata, suṣupta, and svapna. We are in these three points." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga is the science of balancing body, mind, and consciousness, originating from the cosmic consciousness of Śiva. Two governing powers exist: divine and devilish forces, balanced by one cosmic energy, Yogamāyā. Yoga harmonizes our elements and is the mother of all spirituality. Its ultimate goal is union, the reunion of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This cosmic consciousness is the one formless God within all creatures. Human intellect is unique and can be trained toward this realization. The body contains energy channels, nāḍīs, and centers, chakras. The three main nāḍīs are Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumnā, through which consciousness flows. Chakras can be awakened through practice like prāṇāyāma and meditation. We possess five bodies, with the soul residing within. Liberation, mokṣa, is complete oneness with God, requiring the surrender of personal ego. Karma, our action, is in our hands until performed; then it becomes destiny. Our roots and destiny are in the Mūlādhāra Chakra. The human body is a precious opportunity for God-realization through self-knowledge. The practice of yoga, including positive action, tolerance, and love, is a path to peace and unity. "Yoga means union: the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness." "Know thyself is the answer to all your questions. Know thyself is the end of all your sufferings." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia DVD 158b

Morning satsang from weekend seminar in Vep, Hungary on 15th, Feburary 2009.

The Supreme is the primordial sound-form. The first reality was infinite space and silence, from which the first sound, Nāda, emerged. This sound is the essence of all creation, preceding even the deities. The number zero represents this eternal, formless source; from it, the nine digits cycle endlessly, mirroring the cycles of existence. This sound is not external but resides within all things—in seeds, leaves, and our own bodies. True consciousness, Chetana, is awake but without desire, unlike our human state. Creation unfolds from sound into light, then air, fire, and water, which together generate life. Our being is composed of five sheaths, from the physical to the intellectual, yet our core vitality is Prāṇa. Prāṇa is divine; it is life itself. Without it, energy departs. Water is also life, and thus divine. We must listen inwardly to understand this sound, which is the Supreme. Our practice, like Yoga Nidrā, leads us to perceive these truths directly. "Without that sound, we cannot be." "Prāṇa is God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The imperative is daily yoga practice for health, which must precede spirituality. Most do not practice regularly, leading to physical and mental illness. The body naturally produces vikāras (illnesses) and is dominated by tamas guṇa (inertia). Through daily practice, one cultivates a sāttvic body free of vikāra, which then purifies the mind and intellect. The essential program includes daily āsana, prāṇāyāma, Neti, Agniśāra, and weekly Kunḍalinī Kriyā with seasonal Śaṅkha Prakṣālana. Diet must be sāttvic, avoiding meat and eggs, with disciplined eating times. Teachers must exemplify this. The foundation is purifying āhār (diet), vihār (recreation), ācār (behavior), and vicār (thought). "Practicing means at home—here you only learn. Practicing for just one week is ineffective; it must be a continuous, daily process." "When the body is unhealthy and full of vikāras, the thoughts become full of vikāras." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True meditation is being within yourself, not outside. Most meditation fails because thoughts go outward. People sit but think about business, family, or peaceful scenes like ocean waves. These are external. You are that which you wish to be, but reaching your inner self takes a very long time. At best, people are within themselves for less than a quarter minute. Thinking "I want to be within myself" is itself an outward thought. Meditation is not just sitting relaxed; you must go inward. Do not cause your body stress or pain; sit comfortably. There are three levels of being: jagratā (awake), suṣupti (sleeping), and svapna (dream). We inhabit different worlds in these states, as shown in a story where a farmer lives years in a dream minutes. To meditate truly, you must be with yourself, your body, your entire being. Sorrows are here; do not escape them by thinking outward in meditation. Learn to sleep with yogic awareness, called yoga nidrā. This is a peaceful state of oneness with yourself. Balance is key. Practice prāṇāyāma to purify the nāḍīs: start by inhaling and exhaling through only the left nostril for a month to cleanse. Do not mix techniques and become confused. The Sanskrit language, with its balanced effect on both brain hemispheres, aids this process. Our chakras, with their petals, represent our consciousness. Purify them through the nāḍīs. "Everything is your eternal journey, but not one inch out of your body—and that is your body." "If you have thoughts for outside... then our meditation is not a meditation." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

A pilgrimage to the Kumbh Melā reveals divine connection through collective devotion and personal spiritual artistry. A disciple shares her first experience at the Kumbh Melā, describing a profound and high-vibration procession with the Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras, where she exchanged blessings and flowers with the crowds. She later felt the divine, feminine energy of the Gaṅgā River. Another disciple recounts the divine task of painting Ālakpurījī, guided entirely by the Guru's vision through every detail, which was a transformative experience that took her beyond worldly worries during its creation. A third speaker explains the Kumbh Melā's origin from the drops of nectar (Amṛta) that fell during the Samudra Manthan, making the rivers at four sites sacred. He emphasizes that the internal battle between divine and demonic qualities within us mirrors the Devas-Asuras conflict. Another reflects that while the Kumbh is a unique gathering of saints, the real, continuous Kumbh Melā is the ashram itself, where the Guru's presence channels the holy energy of the tradition. The teaching concludes that yoga is the singular science leading to God, purifying the soul beyond all religious distinctions, as everything is one in the divine. "I had a moment to just walk out and grab the water in my hands and hold it to my heart and really feel such beautiful, divine, feminine energy." "The biggest joy I had in my life is when I showed it to Viśva Gurujī, and he said that I am very, very close to it." Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

Creation originates from divine resonance, and purity is our essential calling. All existence is constant change. The universe is a living movement. Within it, all 8.4 million life forms share one heart and soul: Śiva. He is Swayambhu, self-manifest. Creation emerged through the five elements and the principle of Nāda, the primordial resonance that permeates everything. This sound is the source; without it, nothing exists. We are born into an annamaya kośa, a body of nourishment from seeds, which are themselves of Śiva. The sun's core is not mere heat but Śiva's pure energy; its perceived heat is a reflection upon reaching us. This energy purifies. True immortality is beyond form, as in "nā tatra sūryo bhāti." A master's vibration transmits this energy to us, regardless of appearance. Our inner heat is vital for creation. When one falls into distress, like a pit, they must call out. Calling the divine name—like "Jai Rām"—is that call for help. Without it, no one comes. You must be awake, jāgratā. Humans must choose rightly. Other creatures eat according to their nature, but humans should know better. Eating meat aligns one with the tiger's nature, not the human potential for purity. The current global affliction is a consequence of impurity, particularly from consuming eggs and meat. Those practicing pure vegetarianism and yoga remain protected. Purify your body and nourishment. Do not fear; fear itself is debilitating. Have faith in the Guru and divine protection. Practice at home. Do not seek new teachers or create new books; the established path and scriptures are complete. Follow government guidance. Give generously to those in need; giving multiplies like a seed. Stay on the spiritual path, connected to the one Guru and the resonance of Śiva. "Through the nāda only, creation whole. Otherwise, nothing." "If you have faith in Gurudev, then it is okay. And if you have no faith, then the grass will fall on you." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Zagreb, Croatia. Yoga is for the whole life. Guru is the navigator that leads us to our destination. Reading many books and practicing different technics keeps us on the path, but for reaching the aim we should follow the Alakhpuriji's Lineage, even in the next life. As birds find their nests at sunset, our roots are residing in this lineage. The Soul goes out of the body quickly, like the bird flies from the cave, or like the falling star is moving. Explanation of the prayer "Sri Guru Atma".

Evening Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Szeged, Hungary. Either you use your time or you will lose it. We should clean the antahkaranas. Attachment is the cause of our problems. There are two things: hope and the desires. There are four ways we create karma. Don't leave your parents in the dying room where there is no hope. The first wealth is good health. Clean your body inside with proper food, practising asanas and pranayama. Do not go to restaurants too often. Vishwaguruji invites everyone to Sri Alakhpuriji's cave in the Himalayas.

Morning Yoga practice from the international Yoga retreat Umag, Croatia on the 25th of September 2010

A mantra is about controlling the restless mind and its desires to find liberation. The mind is like a football in a game; you cannot hold or control it. Desires are the ball itself. As long as desire exists, the mind cannot be focused or stilled. A story illustrates this: a shepherd, with a guru's guidance, controls a camel through gesture and suggestion, not a physical rope, showing how the mind can be bound by illusion. True freedom requires moving beyond hope and thirst, which are illusions like a mirage. The ultimate goal is knowledge that sees through these reflections. Liberation comes not from killing the body but from ending desire and hope within the mind. "Man marā, nāmamātrī marī, mar mar gayā śarīr, aisā tṛṣṇā nahīṅ gaī, ghe gayā Dasā Kabīr." "Man marā na mamatā marī, marā marā gayā śarīr, āśā tṛṣṇā nahī marī, kehe gayā Dāsa Kabīr." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The imperative is daily yoga practice for health, which must precede spirituality. Most do not practice regularly, leading to physical and mental illness. The body naturally produces vikāras (illnesses) and is dominated by tamas guṇa (inertia). Through daily practice, one cultivates a sāttvic body free of vikāra, which then purifies the mind and intellect. The essential program includes daily āsana, prāṇāyāma, Neti, Agniśāra, and weekly Kunḍalinī Kriyā with seasonal Śaṅkha Prakṣālana. Diet must be sāttvic, avoiding meat and eggs, with disciplined eating times. Teachers must exemplify this. The foundation is purifying āhār (diet), vihār (recreation), ācār (behavior), and vicār (thought). "Practicing means at home—here you only learn. Practicing for just one week is ineffective; it must be a continuous, daily process." "When the body is unhealthy and full of vikāras, the thoughts become full of vikāras." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The fire element is crucial for spiritual and physical health. Fire represents both divine light and destructive forces within us. The light of wisdom brings peace, harmony, and positive thoughts, creating a beautiful spiritual atmosphere. Without this light, darkness and ignorance lead to depression and blaming others. Anger is a negative fire that burns consciousness, and modern burnout stems from this inner pressure. Various sacred fires exist: the crematorium's fire, the altar's divine light, and ceremonial fires for foundations, housewarmings, and marriages. These Agni rituals establish harmony; neglecting them invites discord. Digestive fire, jāṭharāgni, governs physical health and temperature. All illness begins in the elemental space. Maintaining the five elements through yogic principles is essential for good health, recognizing God in all things. "Do not do any mistakes. For example, you drink poison and think, 'Afterwards, I will do good things.' But after this poison, it has killed you already." "When you give a donation, it is not yours anymore. And if you give, and then you are giving some commentary, then you are giving good things, it is not anymore valid for your good." Filming location: UK

Sādhana, or spiritual practice, rests on two pillars: the changeable physical practice and the permanent spiritual practice. Our physical practice must adapt to our changing age and condition. While yoga āsanas like śīrṣāsana benefit everyone by improving circulation and health, the ultimate goal is not mere longevity but a contented life. Modern life generates stress and endless desire, which destroys contentment. Accumulating possessions only multiplies sorrows. True happiness, or sukha, is found not in external things but in inner śāntoṣa, or contentment. This contentment is cultivated through steady spiritual practice, primarily mantra. Your mantra is the unwavering pillar that purifies consciousness and leads to perfection, regardless of your beliefs. Do not abandon this practice, for it protects you and brings peace. The physical practice supports the body, but the spiritual practice of mantra and devotion is the essential, unchanging path. "Śāntoṣī nārśada sukhi, who is always content, is always happy." "As many things we have, that many sorrows we have." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The eternal journey of the soul begins with the question: who am I? I am not the five elements nor the five sheaths that constitute the body. The soul is the eternal light, and these forms manifest because of it. The mind coordinates between the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action, acting as a reflection of our deeds. Our accumulated good karma is like money saved, yet a single mistake can jeopardize it, requiring another birth. The soul enters the body through the navel's solar plexus, connected to the sun's sound of Aum. Its ultimate residence is a tiny light within the heart. Self-realization is knowing you are the pure soul, not these temporary layers. The practice of chanting connects you to this solar energy and guides the soul's journey. "Ko’ham—who am I? I am not these five elements: space, fire, air, water, and earth." "The soul, our light, our life, is coming and bringing us closer and closer." Filming location: London, UK

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Singing bhajans. Yoga is the science of humans. God gave us everything. Many people in many countries gave up eating meat and follow a vegan diet. We should not kill animals and take away honey from bees, milch from cows. Eating meat leads to suffering, instead of doing that help and protect the animals. Yoga is for all, and not only for the body.

The eternal journey of the soul is our core inquiry. Ādi Śaṅkarācārya's essential question is "Who am I?" I am not this temporary body, which is composed of five elements. The soul enters mortal life through four paths: vegetation, microorganisms, egg-born creatures, and womb-born creatures like humans. This soul is on an endless journey, like a river flowing to the ocean, experiencing many lives based on karma. The human life is a critical opportunity. If we miss our righteous path, we go backwards; if we attain liberation, Mokṣa, we also return, as there is nothing higher. You are not merely eating and breeding; you have a higher purpose. Souls can be trapped, like a bird in a cage, by their own karma. Your spiritual presence here can help liberate such souls. In truth, there is no gender in the soul; non-duality is the ultimate reality. This body is an instrument for the soul. At death, the soul exits through specific channels; a yogi's soul departs through the crown. The journey continues. "Who am I? I am not this body. The body is just a cover." "The soul, with the soul which is in one, life enters. Now, endless journey, flowing and flowing." Filming location: London, UK

Trāṭak is a concentration technique, and Tilak is a spiritual symbol of balance and wisdom. Trāṭak means gazing steadily on one object, like a candle flame, the tip of a leaf, or the new moon. This practice develops concentration and inner purity, which is necessary for the sādhanā to be complete. It is a powerful part of Haṭha Yoga. Gazing at the rising sun for a few seconds is acceptable, but gazing too long is harmful, and the setting sun is said to draw energy away. The practice can lead to spiritual awakening and is linked to opening the Ājñā Chakra, which represents the light of inner wisdom, not a physical opening. Applying a Tilak on the forehead symbolizes this wisdom. It is made from substances like sandalwood paste or ash and creates a balance between the Iḍā and Piṅgalā energies. This balance is considered very important. The practice is not merely religious; it originates from Sanātana Dharma, which encompasses all of nature. The sun and moon are revered as vital sources of life. Trāṭak must be practiced with discipline and under guidance, as improper practice can be dangerous. It is a tool for focusing the mind, not for developing siddhis for misuse, though a true Haṭha Yogī may use such power when absolutely necessary. Ultimately, the goal is inner purity and balance. "Until you have clarity and purity, your or our trāṭak sādhanā is not complete." "If you put the Tilak here, it is a symbol of wisdom, the light." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening Satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Singing bhajans. Introduction of Jadan Ashram and karma yogis that are working there. The real Seva is selfless. Explanation about Kumbha Mela at Haridwar.

Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 3 at Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia, January 2011