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The spiritual path requires unwavering discipline and grace, not transient seeking. A governor prioritized a blessing over lunch, knowing his breath was uncertain. This illustrates that spiritual practice must never be missed. Many seek quick liberation, but this yields nothing. True yoga is a complete human science, not merely physical postures. Success comes from steadfast practice and the grace of one guru, akin to having only one mother and father. Spiritual realization ends criticism; we respect all paths, understanding the oneness of all beings like drops returning to the ocean. Discipline is essential, especially within family life. Practice without competition, according to your capacity. The soul is like a flame; we must protect and nurture this inner light, as it alone continues beyond the body. Authentic teachings, like unchanged bhajans, guide us. Work inwardly, for external attachments are fleeting. Practice sincerely within your own faith, fostering peace and inner awareness. "Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam. As long as you have the mercy, the Kṛpā, of Gurudeva, you will be on the good path." "One in all and all in one." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Swamiji in Sliac, April 2007

Evening satsang from Kaliash Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajans on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi.

The 4th International Conference of Children and Youth in Zlin 2005 (CZ), The Youth for Sustainable Future.

The practice of yoga and light sustains us on the spiritual path. I traveled extensively during a clear period, witnessing the strength of practitioners who remained healthy despite widespread illness. The specific practice of Brahmari Prāṇāyāma has been crucial for health. I taught its techniques, which involve balancing vibration between the brain's hemispheres and directing it to the center of the head. This practice is powerful but must be learned precisely for at least one year before teaching others, performed only five times per session. Our path is one of many, all leading to the same goal, connected through the navel as a source. We must continue our daily sādhanā. Furthermore, we should observe prayers at sunrise and sunset, aligning with the light's cycle as illustrated by the story of a man seeing a temple light at dusk. "Many, many people who practiced exactly what I told you—this Brahmari Prāṇāyāma—were very healthy and good." "At least one year you should learn this exactly, and then give it further. Otherwise, you will make others, maybe not good, it will be in the body." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Morning satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.

Tapasyā, or austerity, is the essential power for spiritual attainment and overcoming all obstacles. A dream instructs Pārvatī to perform tapasyā, affirming the truth of a sage's words. This practice grants happiness, removes troubles, and is the foundation of endurance for all saints. Obstacles on the path are natural; one must master physical and mental discomfort without letting them disturb the inner self. Fighting through leads to the aim; giving up leads to failure. The creative, protective, and destructive powers of the universe itself operate through tapasyā. This inner willpower prevents small things from destroying our aims. Without it, one quickly breaks down. Therefore, real sādhanā is essential. It makes the impossible possible, but must be practiced with contentment and oneness. The body's demands must be secondary; the consciousness must be fixed on the divine. Extreme endurance, like forgetting the body for millennia and sustaining on minimal sustenance, demonstrates this power. Do not give up. Fight against your inner weaknesses like sadness and jealousy first. "Tapasya is the giver of happiness and the remover of all troubles." "Nothing is impossible through sādhanā. Impossible things become possible, but sādhanā should be with santosha." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 150b

The pilgrimage to a holy place is a rare achievement of spiritual practice. Many begin the journey, but few complete it, like blossoms that become ripe fruit despite winds and storms. In ancient times, pilgrims walked for months with great hardship, sustained only by the name of the divine destination. Upon arrival, one's entire being merges with the sacred energy of the place, and all past struggles are forgotten. This land is considered a spiritual mother, where even animals like the cow are revered as divine gifts. Many gods are worshipped here without conflict, embodying the principle of 'one in all and all in one.' True spiritual progress requires vairāgya, or dispassion, freeing oneself from worldly attachments which are the cause of suffering. Even divine incarnations faced great troubles. Modern life, especially in this age, creates complex attachments and societal challenges. We are fortunate to be here in this powerful, divine region. "This holy, this spiritual pilgrimage, is not easy to achieve." "Without vairāgya, you cannot renounce. And without renouncing, you are in attachment." Filming location: India

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing. Welcoming words from Vishwaguruji. I was so happy how we made this Ashram, people from many many countries. Indian people are also coming and see how great it is.

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.

Evening satsang from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.

The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation and the origin of the Kuṇḍalinī energy. It is supported by the Vajranāḍī among the 72,000 subtle channels. The three primary nāḍīs are Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā. The term 'haṭha yoga' originates from the union of 'ha' (the left nāḍī) and 'tha' (the right nāḍī). Haṭha yoga means applying forceful willpower. Common practices like āsana and prāṇāyāma are actually rāja yoga. True haṭha yoga involves unwavering determination, as illustrated by the story of an ant persistently carrying a grain of sugar. This willpower is categorized as Rājahaṭa (a king's will), Bālahaṭa (a child's will), and Strīyāhaṭa (a woman's will). The yoga of Haṭha is the practitioner's will to realize God through complete renunciation of desires and attachments. Haṭha yoga also includes ṣaṭ karma, six purification techniques to prevent illness. A story of a Haṭha Yogī baking bread on a funeral pyre demonstrates ultimate renunciation; he rejected an offer from Śiva himself, wanting nothing. Desire must be renounced to reach higher consciousness. The nāḍīs cross at various junctions, forming chakras like Viśuddhi, Anāhata, and Maṇipūra. The Mūlādhāra Chakra, the foundation, contains a symbolic elephant representing prosperity and the seven minerals for health. It is the border between human and animal consciousness. The dormant Kuṇḍalinī, symbolized by a coiled serpent, awakens to rise through the chakras to Sahasrāra, uniting Śakti (energy) with Śiva (consciousness). The chakra's lotus petals, growing from muddy roots, represent rising above worldly attachments; each petal bears a Sanskrit letter, a resonance of divine sound. The entire universe exists within the human body. "Haṭha means that you try very hard; you use willpower. We must have the willpower to achieve something." "If you want to be happy, if you want to enjoy life, then renounce."

The light of satsaṅg and disciplined living brings health and spirituality. This āśram, a holy place for nearly 30 years, hosts practitioners from worldwide for yoga and satsaṅg. Its purity comes from the lineage of gurus. Modern habits like tea, coffee, and overeating cause illness. Eat only when truly hungry, fill half the stomach with food, a quarter with water, and leave a quarter empty. Practice moderation, good movement, and eat homegrown food. The recent eight-month Anuṣṭhāna here was a blessing, allowing continuous spiritual practice and service. Satsaṅg means gathering in truth with spiritual friends, creating happiness and oneness. Return to simple, disciplined living for health. "Eat half and drink one quarter water. And leave the other quarter empty. Then our health will be the best." "Satsaṅg means sat—the truth, the pure, the spiritual—and saṅgha, which means to be together, to sit with good friends." Filming location: Bari Khatu, Rajasthan, India

Haṭha Yoga is an inner purification through specific practices and alignment with nature's wisdom. We often overcomplicate life with beliefs like astrology, yet practical function and mutual human support are fundamental. In villages, people shared milk and labor without heavy reliance on money. Today, greed leads to excess, but helping each other remains essential. Haṭha Yoga practices like netī purify the nasal passages using salt water, a method recognized even by doctors in some countries. Salt is vital; the body needs it, and avoiding it entirely causes disease. Āyurveda teaches that every plant and leaf has unique medicinal properties, and we should consume foods simply, not mixed chaotically. Many yogic techniques, like kuñjal kriyā, are learned from observing animals, showing yoga is inherent in nature. Cleansing practices such as śaṅkhaprakṣālana use warm salt water to purify the digestive system. Ultimately, use what nature provides—like salt and herbs—but in moderation, and avoid harmful things like junk food. "The train will go according to its schedule, its function, and time. Is it a good constellation or a bad constellation? The train will go." "Better to die, but with the salt." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual journey is rooted in lineage and inner purity. Our tradition descends from great masters like Śrī Alāpurījī, Śrī Devapurījī, Śrī Nareṅdra Mahāprabhujī, and Svāmī Madhavānand Sarasvatī. I come from a village in Rajasthan. Spiritual upbringing by loving parents is foundational. I was always inclined toward purity, God, and nature from childhood. My master provided continuous guidance through example, not formal lectures. Yoga is beyond physical postures; it resides in human consciousness, heart, and humility. I travel widely, yet yoga remains the constant. I maintain a childlike purity, seeing myself as a child of God and my master. This humility allows me to place my mistakes before them. I feel relaxed, knowing I am cared for and that I protect others. The O-Māśram project in Jodhan is a meditation-born monument to offer something spiritual to the world. Traveling from India to Europe presented surface differences in daily life, but my focus was always on what I could realize and give. The guru-disciple relationship is like that of parent and child, based on oneness without duality. A master must see all disciples equally, guiding them with love toward the Supreme. "Yoga is not only the physical body; it is more than that. Yoga is within human consciousness, in the human heart, in human humbleness." "Guru and master, disciple is like father and mother—that’s it—the brother, the child, and father or mother and child."

Health involves both conventional medicine and natural, yogic approaches. Doctors often manage symptoms without providing lasting cures. Many ailments persist despite treatment. Natural methods from India, like yoga and specific exercises, offer profound benefits. Certain tree barks and natural preparations can address stomach and bodily issues where medicine fails. I am not a doctor; I am a yogi pointing to what is natural. Practice simple postures and breathing. Consistency with these natural methods brings health. Both systems have value, but the natural path is deeply restorative and often overlooked. True well-being comes from harmonizing with nature's intelligence. "Many things which we cannot do, which the doctors cannot do." "This medicine also does not cure; they cannot cure it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Wellington, New Zealand

Cultivating strong digestive fire and sāttvic living is essential for spiritual practice. Learning to cook from a young age is vital, as it connects us to our food and its energy. A story illustrates the importance of agni: a Yogī, possessing powerful jāṭharāgni, consumed food offered by Rākṣasas and dissolved the demon within, teaching us to develop the inner fire to process all experiences. Strengthen Agni through Haṭha Yoga Kriyās, āsanas for the Maṇipūra Chakra, and preparatory prāṇāyāma like Nāḍī Śodhana before advanced techniques such as Bhastrikā. A strict vegetarian diet is foundational; consuming meat introduces the animal's fear and chemistry into your body, which can manifest as disturbing experiences during meditation. The system of Yoga in Daily Life prevents this through gradual, step-by-step practice. Always go deeper into your practice through the five bodies—it will never be boring. Be mindful of karma, as illustrated by a story where a woman poisoned sweets intended for a sādhu, but they were instead eaten by her own children, demonstrating that one's actions return. Our physiology—like side-to-side jaw movement and long intestines—indicates we are meant to be vegetarian. The energy and intention behind food preparation matter; cook with a peaceful mind to maintain a sāttvic household. "Remain where you are." "What you do will come back to you in some way or another." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Time is an illusion created by humans, yet it governs all existence. We measure days and years, but this counted time does not belong to us; it is a cycle that moves independently. No one is immortal—not demons, deities, nor humans—as all are subject to time's passage. A story tells of a Himalayan sage who meditated for millennia, wishing only to study the Vedas. When Death's messenger came for him, the sage repeatedly asked for more time to learn. To demonstrate the futility of his request, the messenger showed him that the knowledge he had acquired was merely a handful of sand compared to the vast mountain of wisdom. The sage then willingly departed. Another story warns of spiritual pride: a yogi, boasting of his powers, was humbled by a simple woman who revealed his anger and ego. She advised him to return to sincere practice. The essence is that our allotted time is for spiritual practice. We must use our knowledge and opportunity now, or we will lose it. Life, like a rope of breath, will inevitably end. "O man, why are you counting? It does not belong to you." "You have yoga. Use it or lose it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang from Kaliash Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Bhajans on the occasion of Sri Devpuriji Mahasamadhi.

Summer Yoga at the Beach, Split, Croatia

Surya Namaskar in Sri Devpuriji Ashram, Zagreb, Croatia with english subtitles

Hungarian lentil soup is easy to prepare and popular. Soak lentils for a day or at least an hour, then wash them. Heat olive oil and add basil, bay leaf, and oregano. Remove from heat to add paprika, preventing bitterness. Add salt, lentils, and water, then bring to a boil. Prepare vegetables: carrot, parsley root, onion, tomato, and sweet pepper, cutting them to preference. Add vegetables to the pot. Boil for 25-30 minutes until lentils and vegetables are soft. Adjust salt and water as needed. Serve, avoiding paper napkins to protect the environment. Cooking on an open fire enhances the flavor and can appeal to those new to vegetarian food. "If we want our family to enjoy vegetarian food, we can take care of these small details." "Even friends who are not vegetarian... like this soup very much, and in this way, they come to appreciate the vegetarian kitchen." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Guru is omnipresent, and our practice is to recognize and honor this presence. He is always observing and is within us. His physical presence is a blessing, but his true nature is everywhere. We must cultivate love and devotion, which together allow our spiritual connection to grow. Serving him and being in his company is the primary practice, as it reduces the ego. We must learn to surrender completely, trusting him without relying on our own logic. He tests our faith, and those who trust him completely will find all obstacles removed. Approach him not with trivial questions but to seek blessings for your sincere endeavors. His guidance may come in many forms, all of which are for our benefit. Ultimately, we must believe he is the sole doer, and we are instruments in his divine play. "When you close your eyes, or when you even open your eyes, you can see his form sitting here. We should not think that Gurudev is physically not here, but Gurudev is omnipresent." "If we have that mindset within us, then nothing is going to stop us in this world, and we just need to continue this beautiful, beautiful legacy what Gurudev has created and just know that he is inside, and he is always with us." Filming location: Slovenia

The spiritual path requires unwavering discipline and grace, not transient seeking. A governor prioritized a blessing over lunch, knowing his breath was uncertain. This illustrates that spiritual practice must never be missed. Many seek quick liberation, but this yields nothing. True yoga is a complete human science, not merely physical postures. Success comes from steadfast practice and the grace of one guru, akin to having only one mother and father. Spiritual realization ends criticism; we respect all paths, understanding the oneness of all beings like drops returning to the ocean. Discipline is essential, especially within family life. Practice without competition, according to your capacity. The soul is like a flame; we must protect and nurture this inner light, as it alone continues beyond the body. Authentic teachings, like unchanged bhajans, guide us. Work inwardly, for external attachments are fleeting. Practice sincerely within your own faith, fostering peace and inner awareness. "Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam. As long as you have the mercy, the Kṛpā, of Gurudeva, you will be on the good path." "One in all and all in one." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The soul's journey is from confinement to liberation. Our true Self is a droplet of the cosmic ocean, cycling through lives. The human body is a cage for this soul. We suffer within it due to illness and attachment. Only humans possess the higher responsibility to choose their path. God grants capacities but limits destructive power. Actions have consequences across lifetimes; causing harm leads to suffering. After death, the soul is freed like a bird from a cage, speeding away joyfully. It needs nothing, unlike a troubled ghost attached to places. All traditions teach to live rightly: do good, avoid harm, and do not kill. Value family continuity. Our essence is not the body but the conscious droplet returning to the universal source. "From this ocean, steam rises. That steam is like fine droplets, and that is what we call the jīva." "How many years I was in a cage!... Now I fly very far." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic