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The human body is universally constructed, yet the mind creates divisive distortions known as vikāra. Physical vikāra encompasses all material aspects of the body, from bones to illness. Mental vikāra includes dormant passions like anger, desire, and jealousy. Wisdom, or jñāna, is the essential protector, guiding nourishment, recreation, conduct, and contemplation. Dietary rules alone cannot remove these distortions, as internal energy dictates behavior. Intellectual knowledge often breeds ego, whereas true knowledge dispels ignorance. Practices like meditation aim to realize one's divine nature. Anger must be expressed and released to prevent internal damage, yet the wise remain undisturbed by insult. All techniques ultimately serve to purify the inner instrument. "Vikāra exists in everyone, and it is not easy to remove." "Jñāna is one of the best protectors in our life. It guides us on what to do and what not to do." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The true guru is one, and the sacred lineage leads to the abode of Alag Purī. In our renunciation, there is no sorrow; a divine soul merges with Brahman. I have traveled the world and spoken everywhere by grace alone. The magic for awakening in any gathering comes from mental worship at the dhūnī, surrendering all speech to the divine within. The wife and husband are one support, and unity in the home brings happiness and peace. My quest was to find Alag Purī. Our tradition begins from Kailāsa with Dev Purī Jī. Between Badrināth and Kedarnāth is a sacred Himalayan region. Beyond lies Alag Purī, a kingdom described in scriptures. I journeyed there with effort, obtaining permissions and visiting the last village of India. We reached a cave associated with Alag Purī Jī, where a profound experience occurred during ārtī. Evidence for this abode is found in texts like the Meghadūta. This is the lineage I have received. "In our sannyāsa, after sixteen days there is a bāṇḍārā, because only those who possess the sixteen vidyās and sixteen siddhis go to Brahma-loka." "The guru, Gurudev, never truly departs; even if he leaves the body, what does it matter? They have given the mantra, it is with you." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Sadhvi Umapuri reports on the Sri Devpuriji cave trip. The journey started from Delhi towards Rishikesh - at the foot of the Himalayas - then Josimath and Badrinath, at an elevation of about 3000m. Sri Alakhpuriji's cave is located near Vasudhara Falls, in a beautiful valley near the 'last village' of India called Mana. Lakshmi Van is the first landmark towards Sri Devpuriji's cave, which is located at about 5000m, close to the peak called Neelkanth.

Yoga is offered as a sanctuary within a large music festival. For eleven years, we provide a daily practice, showing festival-goers how to relax deeply. Many newcomers try yoga here for the first time. We adapt to the fast-paced environment by offering 20-25 minute sessions tailored to individual requests for rest, asana, or meditation. Initial interest often comes from seeing dynamic asana practice. We always begin with simple, grounding exercises, not advanced postures. We emphasize preserving the tradition's purity and spirituality, contrasting with the popular strength-based styles. Our presence in this community space is essential, as many might not seek out a dedicated center. People practice even amidst loud music, achieving a withdrawal of the senses. This demonstrates that deep relaxation is possible anywhere. "Based on this, our prepared yoga instructors tailor the session accordingly." "The astonishing experience we have is that at most they achieve pratyāhāra, the withdrawal of the senses, so that they are absolutely undisturbed by what is happening outside." Filming location: Budapest, Hungary

Yoga in Daily Life Class of Level 1 Part 2 filmed in Sydney

This is a time of global celebration and unity in divine praise. The message of oneness is spread through yoga, transcending all borders and divisions. Personal travels through many nations demonstrate this universal work. The essence of all religions is one God, though human ego creates conflict. The core spiritual truth is that creation emanates from a single consciousness. All souls originate from and return to one divine source, like drops to an ocean. Therefore, live in harmony, forgive, and do good. "Religion means to realize your relation to God; this is called religion." "Every soul is the same. From the ocean comes the fog... joined again into the ocean." Filming location: Austria

The Guru, mantra, and spiritual practice are essential in Kali Yuga. This age is marked by anger and disease globally. Those following a sattvic diet and yoga practice remained healthy, as research shows. The science of yoga provides protection. Mantra practice is paramount, and the mantra given by one's Guru is fundamental. The Guru's word is the true essence, not the physical form. One must not seek a second initiating guru, though one may listen to all saints. All life originates from the same source, like drops from one ocean. Spiritual progress requires meditation, mantra, and adherence to the Guru's word. "Only one guru you have, your guru." "Do not think of the body of the guru... that mantra which is given by the guru is like a seed planted in your body." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

This gathering commemorates the divine play and eternal presence of a great master. Great souls do not die; they consciously merge with the Supreme Self. Their Mahāsamādhi is a celebration of liberation, not mourning. The master's life was a continuous divine play, performing miracles like reviving a bride, manifesting water in a drought, and restoring life to hunted birds. These acts are not magic but compassionate interventions to awaken faith. The lineage's energy flows powerfully on this night, offering a unique opportunity for deeper meditation and devotion. To receive this, one must surrender fully, let go of the past, and awaken from spiritual sleep. The inner light must be kindled through personal effort, supported by grace. "Great Mahāpuruṣas, they do not die. They become one with the Supreme Self again." "Today is the day, the night, where we need to awaken. We are asleep. But it’s time to wake up." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Humanity has lost its connection with Mother Earth, creating suffering and destruction. Humans possess great intelligence and spirituality, yet this development has led to harming the planet and each other. Modern advancements, while impressive, often involve chemicals and practices that spoil the natural world and human health. The Earth, our second mother, is now in very bad condition due to this interference. Despite having everything, people still fight and seek to kill, forgetting their shared humanity. The call is to return to humility, peace, and oneness with all life. Healing begins by sitting with Mother Earth, offering prayers, and giving selflessly. "Morning, when I wake up, I see my eyes open, and what I said, 'I am what?' Human." "We have destroyed the earth. All is for Mother Earth. Whatever we are bringing, all that is happening, why not we give some good?" Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The day of the saints' meeting is recorded. A sage would only attend Yudhiṣṭhira's sacrifice if one hundred yajñas were performed. Draupadī declared that going to meet a saint is equal to countless yajñas. The sage then agreed to come. Life has two banks: virtue and sin. One must flow like a river in devotion beyond all problems to reach the destination. The jīva is Śiva; satsaṅg merges them. Even celestial beings yearn for human birth to attain a saint. Mere eating and drinking makes one no different from animals. Therefore, perform sādhanā, chant God's name, and attend satsaṅg. Satsaṅg is the ship to cross the ocean of existence. All is in our hands to become God's beloved children and part of the Supreme. "Go to the meeting of the saints, go to the meeting of the saints." "If you go one step ahead, Koṭi Yajña or Koṭi Yajña means one thousand yajñas." Filming location: Allahabad, India

The senses are powerful and create the entire world of entanglement. The ten senses within the body are difficult for any yogi to fully master. The world is ensnared by their play, particularly by the lower senses like taste and procreation. All beings, from Brahma to animals, are bound by these senses. Their force is the great delusion that must be conquered. "The senses are a powerful force of delusion; what has this entangled world become?" "All beings of the world are under the control of these senses. What has this world become, so entangled?" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The promise to the divine must be fulfilled. A vow made to the Guru and the Lord is an absolute commitment that defines the spiritual path. This promise is the essence of devotion and the means to liberation. The devotee's role is to uphold this word above all else, regardless of the coming and going of other followers. The ultimate aim is to realize one's divine nature, supported by grace. Fulfilling this sacred promise is the core duty. "He has to keep his promise to the Lord." "When I die into my eyes, they will mutely say, 'I will be God.'" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The essence is the unstruck sound, the Anāhada, realized through devotion beyond form and thought. This is not an experience of the body or mind. It is beyond all attributes, beyond the forms of Rama or any shadow. It is the formless void that holds the supreme form. Neither meditation nor chanting can reach it. It is understood only through the grace of the true Guru. One must surrender at the divine feet, seeking mercy and blessings for liberation. The devotional offering is the path. "Neither meditation nor chanting can reach it." "Please bless me with your blessings, I request you, O Guru." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The one soul is our origin and destination, and Śiva is its unmanifest source. There is one who was not born from mother or father; that self-manifested one is Śiva. From the endless sound of "Eko'haṁ bahusyām"—I am one, I will multiply—the creation unfolded. First came sound, then light, then air, water, and earth: the five elements. All life, movable and unmovable, emerged from these. We are all of one origin, one soul, like waves are of the ocean. This soul is within all beings and even within each cell of our body. It is genderless and unified. Our individual lives are like water droplets: evaporating, forming clouds, and returning as rain to the ocean of the one soul. Our karma influences this journey. The body is a kingdom of many lives, and the soul is its king. At death, the central soul departs, and the destiny of the smaller lives within follows it. We must care for creation, like water, which is life itself. Do not block its flow. The tongue has great power to bless or curse, to enjoy or bring disease. Master it. You are that Svayambhū. Realize your oneness through meditation. "Eko'haṁ bahusyām: I am one, and I will multiply." "Water is life, and life is water." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Yoga is a progressive path requiring tailored techniques for growth, like a child advancing through life stages. We must evolve beyond mere physical exercise to teach yoga's full science, especially at universities where its depth is often unknown. Many traditions and teachers exist, each with their own disciples, just as every mother has her own child—all are valid and should be respected. True roots come from genuine lineage and practice, not from those who claim exclusivity. Modern life severs these roots, leading to disconnection, much like a leaf blown from its tree. Our goal is to merge with the divine, like a drop returning to the ocean, through sincere practice and loyalty to authentic teachings. "University, but I don't know what yoga is. So, we have to teach them at the university. Because only physical exercises are not enough." "Similarly, everyone has their mother, their father, their children, friends, etc. And that is what we call the best path." Filming location: Slovenia

Morning Satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Regardless whether you understand bhajans or not, the resonance awakens spirituality in you. The resonance of the songs is reflected in our ten indriyas (organs of perception and action). Swami Sivananda said in his bhajan: those are my friends who understand my words. Shabda means sound, words. In the Gurukul, the warrior students learnt all mantras for archery. By the power of these mantras the arrow goes straight to where the sound of the tiger came from. Vishwaguruji explains the karmic sin of King Dasharatha, father of God Rama.

Conscious consumption is imperative for health and spiritual integrity. Many now consume insects and altered foods, a practice spreading globally. This causes physical harm, as foreign substances introduce problems into the body. We lack the proper enzymes to digest such matter, leading to potential blockages and disease. The food system contains hidden ingredients, with labeling often absent in restaurants. Market forces alone are insufficient, as some insect-based products are now cheap and popular. Collective endurance and personal action are required. Cook at home using known, raw ingredients to ensure purity. Unity and sustained refusal to buy harmful products can change industry practices. Historical movements succeeded through shared sacrifice and will. Your health and autonomy depend on what you choose to consume. "To digest such matter, we would need a special enzyme which we do not have." "The best food for our health is no-label food." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Reconnect with the healing earth through direct contact. This soil is pure, free from artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Touching it is like touching a mother's body, transmitting healing vibrations. An experiment showed children's allergies disappeared after contact with a farm environment. Similarly, this earth recharges and heals. We are not separate from nature; we share the same five elements. The earth holds life, ready to bloom even after years of drought. Use this connection as a therapy in daily life. "Feel as if you are touching your mother’s body. This earth is our mother." "Whatever we get is from the Mother Earth." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path requires grace and self-effort, and we remember the masters. Incarnations and human-born beings exist; the latter find Self-realization difficult. We worship the entire being of that supreme Ātmā. They lived through nature's conditions, yet their consciousness remained untouchable. Liberation is not achieved quickly; karma constantly follows like the breath. Final salvation may come at life's last second. A touch from the Sadguru can bring liberation in an instant, yet karmas may return with the next breath. Divine beings feel and act as we do but remain untouchable. All must navigate life's stages with desire and pride. The Guru's grace is essential for the highest knowledge. One must light the flame from another flame. Lead a normal life but care for your inner instrument. Do not hurry; work on yourself. You have received your path; proceed upon it faithfully. "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." "Jyot se jyot jagāvo. On every step of your life, light the light." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The divine name is the means to cross the ocean of worldly existence. Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī is the incarnation for all beings. By contemplating His name with grace, one cuts down desire, anger, and greed. The world's illusion remains far away through the Guru's grace. His name is the boat for crossing; the Satguru's grace is that boat. One who receives this grace finds their passage. At the time of dissolution, the Guru's light will manifest within the heart. By always holding His enchanting form in mind, one need not fear the net of illusion. The name itself provides absorption in divine feeling and ensures safe crossing. "For the beings of the world—the jīvas and jinn—His name itself is the boat to cross the ocean of existence." "By the grace of always contemplating Him, desire and anger... For the jīvas and jinn, by His name, one is always immersed in divine feeling." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

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: USA

Devotion is a singular reality, expressed through many names and forms. The genuine saint or deity does not demand exclusive worship, for the divine essence is one. All human distinctions of country, color, or language are ultimately irrelevant. We gather to sing and remember this unity, honoring the lineage of teachers who point toward it. Each moment of life is profoundly precious, like a bullet fired that cannot be recalled. Our vital energy, or prāṇa, is the very force of life and feeling within the body. To concentrate on this prāṇa is to connect with the divine source. The spiritual journey requires great purity, akin to walking a sharp edge. Our inner negativity can cause regression, while cultivating oneness leads toward merging with the infinite, like a drop returning to the ocean. All external religious forms are like different names for the same water; the essence is one. "Because the real one is in oneness. If any God were to say, 'Do not worship this other God,' then neither is that God right, nor are you good for following such a command." "Your heart should be my heart. Your mind should be my mind. Feelings must be my feelings, everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Candle meditation - Tratak. A very effective technique for stress release and improving the eye sight. Specially for the people spending a lot of time in the front of the computer. With explanation and practice. Recorded on 18th May 2010 in Vienna, Austria.

The resonance of OM and the balance of the nāḍīs govern health and consciousness. The body is a system of 72,000 nerves, centered on three primary channels: the left, the right, and the central Suṣumṇā. The left nostril, or moon channel, governs emotion and change, influenced by lunar tides. The right nostril, or sun channel, represents steady consciousness and solar fire. Their alternating flow every 14 minutes balances the hemispheres and glands. Prāṇāyāma purifies these channels. Techniques like Nāḍī Śodhana involve alternate-nostril breathing to cleanse the nervous system indirectly through lung and blood purification, not by forcing air into nerves. Chanting OM, with its four sounds originating from the navel, creates resonance that heals internal organs. Physical practice must begin with gentle body warming to prepare the joints and circulation, not with advanced postures. Headaches are addressed through hydration and postures like forward bends to increase cranial blood flow. Breath exercises like Bhastrikā and Kapālabhāti cleanse the head and remove tension. Ultimately, these practices relax all nāḍīs, dissolve stress, and restore natural health. "The left nostril is the moon. The principle of the moon is water, and the principle of the water is emotion." "We cannot put the air in our nerves, but it goes through the purification of our lungs, our oxygen." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Welcome to this gathering on spiritual progress and practice. A global community has come together after a period of separation. Observing the growth in practice, especially outside India, is heartening. Early encounters revealed different lifestyles, yet many embraced change, giving up meat and alcohol, leading to health and goodness. This reflects a human evolution from basic existence toward higher consciousness, guided by divine knowledge. Humanity has advanced greatly in science and material development. Alongside this worldly path exists the distinct, ancient path of yogic science, now spreading through Sanātana Dharma across all countries. Many from various nations now live as sādhus, learning peace and purity in āśrams. This understanding deepens as more engage with these practices from within. "Then came Bhagavān Śiva, who gave this to humans." "In a few years now, we will see that we will all come to good in this world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The nature of bhajan and the journey of the sūrat, or consciousness, is explained. A bhajan is a spiritual song containing God's name, philosophy, inspiration, and answers. It differs from simple prayer. Bhajans express the inner states and functions of the human body. The sūrat is likened to a virgin girl, representing one's pure inner feeling and intention. This sūrat travels through countless lifetimes, not the physical body. Its ultimate marriage is union with the ātmā, the true Self. When consciousness merges with the Self, all worldly identifications dissolve. This union is the aim of spiritual practice. "Without a husband, I was known as a married one. Without ātmā jñāna, I called myself free." "8.4 million different lives. I was wandering, birth and death, and I did not find the Satguru there." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A guided meditation for Gurudeva's birthday, uniting devotees in mental worship. Gurudeva resides within each heart. Visualize him seated before you. Perform a mental Guru Paduka Puja, applying tilak to his lotus feet. Light an imagined diya and perform arati: four circles to his feet, three to his heart, two to his face, and seven for his entire form. Offer flowers and make full prostrations. Seek forgiveness for all shortcomings. Feel Gurudeva placing his hand upon your head, bestowing blessings and light. Offer mentally prepared food. Express profound gratitude for his incarnation, guidance, and transformative presence. Pray for peace, steadfastness on the path, and the growth of inner devotion. The disciple's love and prayers provide strength. "Gurudeva is inside of each and every one. Feel in your heart that he is sitting in front of you." "Our prayers and our love are the only things that can give him strength." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Human life requires understanding beyond mere physical existence. Daily spiritual practice is essential, like daily hygiene. Satsang defines human life; losing connection to it begins a decline. A true saint represents the supreme essence, not the physical form. All religious traditions ultimately stem from one source, like different suits from the same cloth. God is one, without name or form, yet a personal conception provides a necessary thread for the embodied soul to hold. Initiation from a true Guru merges the individual with the divine; self-made spirituality is insufficient. The flame of grace is constant, even as the human vessel changes. Respect the body and the spiritual identity given. Avoid negativity and criticism. Practice moderation in silence and self-inquiry, diving gently without force. "On the day you lose your feelings towards satsaṅg, from that day onward our dark days begin." "Only the lamp is changed, the flame is the same." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path is built upon a strong foundation of integrated practice. Three daughters embody distinct yogic approaches within one household. Gyānībāī uses wisdom to transform her family, measuring spiritual age from initiation. Sevābāī's selfless service, despite rejection, ultimately leads to abundance and the redemption of her persecutors. Bhaktībāī's devotion, expressed through a single night of worship, protects the entire community from latent harm. These are not separate paths but facets of a complete life. True spirituality is not miraculous displays but grounded simplicity, kindness, and becoming a better human being. It is building a stable pyramid with all sides, not chasing one extraordinary experience. The foundation matters most. "Ten years back, I got Guru Dīkṣā, I met my master. And I got my mantra 10 years back, so I am 10 years old." "If you manage one, you will get everything. But if you want to manage everything, you will lose everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Too much eating can cause laziness. We shouldn't disturb each other with unnecessary talking. This means respect for food and eating. We are learning from ourselves during the seminar, how to behave in the present situation, but we shouldn't feel suppressed. Sing bhajans happily.