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The soul is caught in the mortal body, a condition shared by all creatures, yet humans possess unique knowledge. The fundamental inquiry is into the nature of the Ātmā, which is presumed to be within but remains unseen. Many believe existence ends with the body, while others hold beliefs of heaven, hell, or merging with God. Theory is insufficient; personal experiential practice is essential. The story of the bandit Vālmīki illustrates that even the most burdened soul can be liberated through single-pointed devotion and mantra repetition, transforming into a great sage. The human body is a divine temple, a Garbhagṛha where the soul resides, and must be respected and kept pure. One must persist in practice with devotion and alertness to realize the truth within. "Neither this side nor that side, but it is there. It is there where you are, so you have to experience the practice and see for yourself personally." "In every temple is your statue, but I cannot see your face, my Lord. Oh my Lord, you are living in every heart. But I want to see you." Filming location: Slovakia

The mudrā of joining the index finger and thumb symbolizes the union of the individual soul and the supreme consciousness. This gesture brings peace and relieves mental restlessness. Research in European hospitals and rehabilitation centers shows it provides relief. The three remaining fingers represent the three guṇas: purity, restlessness, and inertia. One must rise above these qualities. The best meditation posture is where one feels comfortable, as liberation comes from knowledge and humility, not physical form. Daily practice should begin with positive words to set a harmonious tone, affecting the body's energy centers. Physical ailments often stem from unresolved tension and negative emotions stored in the chakras. Do not dwell on the past or worry about the future. Maintain awareness and relaxation. Anger, jealousy, and greed are obstacles that disturb the energy centers and must be released through practice and right understanding. "Lead me from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light." "The past is gone. You cannot catch the past, even by riding a horse." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Yoga is an ancient discipline embodying unity and a holistic approach to well-being. Its global propagation promotes peace and interconnectedness. The world faces turmoil, war, and pollution, requiring fresh thinking and humanism. Security cannot come from arms alone but from a peaceful mind. Problems like greed and corruption are globalized, demanding global solutions and sustainable lifestyles. The spiritual path involves losing negative tendencies to attain peace and feel oneness. Helping others automatically brings happiness and peace. "Yoga is not about exercise, but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world, and nature." "Unless there is peace around us, we ourselves cannot be peaceful." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Vedas are divine knowledge given to humanity for spiritual advancement and self-realization. These scriptures form the foundation of Sanatana Dharma and contain immense energy and mantras. This knowledge marks the beginning of human civilization and is the base for a blissful life. The Vedas are for everyone, not a particular group, and are to be realized according to one's qualities. They consist of four texts: the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. The Rigveda declares the oneness of truth, while the Atharvaveda proclaims the victory of truth. The Samaveda details the glory of devotional singing and melody. Human life is meant for protection, harmony, and realizing the divine, not for selfish destruction. Learning and applying this Vedic knowledge is essential for both inner and outer joy. "Ekam Sad Viprā Bahudā Vadanti." "Satyameva jayate." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A morning yoga practice guides the body and mind through relaxation, breath, and movement. Begin by chanting Oṁ to purify the atmosphere. Lie down and consciously relax every part of the body from the toes to the crown of the head. Observe the natural breath. Practice the three components of full yoga breathing: abdominal, chest, and clavicular. Combine them into a single, wave-like breath. Perform gentle stretches and movements synchronized with inhalation and exhalation. These include arm raises, diagonal stretches, and poses like Pavanamuktāsana and Navāsana. Practice side bends and rotations for the wrists and hips. Conclude with standing balances and a final relaxation. Observe the difference in sensation from the beginning to the end of practice. Finish with Prāṇāyāma and the chanting of Oṁ. "Relax all the muscles of your right foot without moving; let the relaxation occur in your mind." "Influence your breath and feel how the abdomen expands with inhalation and contracts with exhalation." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The bond between guru and disciple is the only permanent bond, chosen with full awareness. Other relationships, like family, are given without choice. In Kali Yuga, finding a true guru is rare. We are blessed to be in a lineage, a paramparā, starting with Śrī Alakpurījī in the Himalayas. The guru is the light from darkness. We need a guide just as we needed parents and teachers. The spiritual path is structured through four life stages, culminating in sannyās. The greatest gift is initiation with a mantra, a direct conversation with the divine. The story of Eklavya illustrates perfect guru bhakti and surrender, offering his thumb as guru dakṣiṇā. The guru is trikāla-darśī, seeing all time. We must not question the guru's instruction, as illustrated by a story where a guru's warning saved a man from an attack. Another story tells of a guru who helped princes rewrite their destined poverty through faith and specific instructions. The guru has the power to transform destiny, but we must choose to walk the path shown. This bond, once formed through mantra dīkṣā, is unbreakable. The guru's energy consecrates a space, creating peace distinct from outer chaos. "Gu means from darkness, ru means to light." "Guru āgyā avichāranīya—try not to find the logic behind what the Guru says." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

A sacred succession is announced through the Abhiṣeka ceremony. On the holy occasion of a revered master's Mahāsamādhi day, the successor is formally declared according to the sannyāsa tradition. The ceremony follows the Vedic paramparā, performed by appointed priests. It includes a ritual bath for the successor, the chanting of leading mantras, and a physical Abhiṣeka. The successor then performs guru pūjā, receives a shawl, and is officially inaugurated. This establishes the Uttara Adhikārī, who is worshipped within the tradition. The event embodies the continuity of spiritual authority and lineage. "Svāmī Avatāra Purījī will be pronounced as the successor." "According to the sannyāsī tradition, first there will be a ritual bath." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

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.

Meditation is a path to inner harmony through self-inquiry. A mantra purifies energy, creating positive vibration. Begin by chanting Aum, the cosmic resonance present before creation. Sit motionless, relax the body, and coordinate it with natural breath. Awareness moves to the heart, the seat of happiness, peace, and compassion. This inner love, akin to a parent's love, is a constant source. Positive energy emanates from the heart, coloring one's being. Consciousness is pure, but thoughts impart a color, shaping reality. Mastery over this determines a life of peace or sorrow. The individual soul experiences the world, while the eternal ātmā within is indestructible, like the sky. True security comes from cultivating universal love rooted in the lineage of life itself. Yoga harmonizes body, mind, and spirit. "Lead us from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light." "Your heart is pure. Your consciousness is very pure. Your awareness is very alert. But what color are your thoughts?" Filming location: Banska Bystrica, Slovakia

Yoga is a lifelong practice for body, mind, and spirit. It is an ancient science for health and self-realization, not merely physical exercise. Many misunderstand it, turning it commercial, but true yoga overcomes stress and brings peace. It is for all ages and walks of life, a daily system like eating or breathing. Practice must be balanced, without competition or strain, and includes postures, breath, and meditation. Breath harmonizes the body, and the heart works loyally; we must care for it. The body is a temple for the inner self, which dislikes aggression and falsity. Spirituality is devotion—a higher, respectful love—not a temporary, misused emotion. True devotion leads to oneness and God realization, harmonizing life and family. "Health is the first wealth." "Yoga should be for every walk of life." Filming location: London, UK

The immortal Self is the truth of your being, realized through surrender and patience. The story of Naciketā illustrates the path. He waited three days for Yamarāja, the lord of death, undistracted by temptations. His sincere inquiry into what lies beyond death revealed the immortal ātmā. This knowledge freed him. Similarly, spiritual progress requires unwavering dedication and the patience to endure life's shaping trials. Attachments at death bind the soul to further cycles, as shown by the story of a man who kept postponing his spiritual journey and was reborn repeatedly near his family. Surrender to the Guru's guidance is essential. Do not analyze the Guru's instructions; simply follow. He sees all time and shapes you for your ultimate freedom. Trust completely and let go. "Just as all things that come will go, what will I do with all these materialistic things? I want to know what happens after death." "Guru ājñā avichāraṇīya. We are not going to find logic behind this... simply follow." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mission of human life is to realize our true nature and unite with the divine. Being born human is not merely for eating and sleeping; animals do that. True humanity is defined by qualities like kindness, forgiveness, and protection. We require three educations. First, ethical education from parents and community, which builds trust and relation, vital for a better society. Second, intellectual education from school to develop the mind and learn to help others. Third, spiritual education, parā vidyā, the knowledge of the Self, God, and love. Our actions reflect on our parents and our homeland. We must not be selfish, especially in caring for the elderly, who need care as much as children. Learn to forgive and never be the cause of another's tears. Work is worship; we are born to do good. Everything material is left behind at death. Only the fragrance of our good deeds remains. Therefore, build for your eternal home, not just your temporary one. "Rahiman dhāgā prem kā, mat todo chitkāya, toḍā phir jūḍe nahīṁ, jūḍe gāṁṭ paḍ jāya." (The thread of love, do not break it out of some doubt or anger. Once broken, it cannot be joined again. If joined, there will be a knot.) "Kya leke āye the aur kya leke jāyeṅge? Bandi muthi āyethe." (What did we bring, and what will we take? When born, your fist was closed.) Filming location: London, UK

Mastery requires disciplined training, perfection, and practice before one can teach. Everything, from engineering to medicine, follows this sequence. In yoga, mere physical postures are insufficient; one must master the inner world—desires, likes, and dislikes—across the five kośas: the bodies of nourishment, energy, mind, knowledge, and bliss. This inner engineering demands a guide. Without a master, perfection is impossible, as the ten senses—like wild horses—require the mind and intellect to control them. True yoga leads to self-realization through dedicated practice and lineage guidance, not commercial pursuit. Advanced practice may involve secluded, arduous journeys to sacred places like the Himalayas, where natural barriers and specific herbs aid deep meditation. Ultimately, all sincere paths converge. "After training comes perfection. After perfection, you practice. Then you can teach others." "Koti upāya kare koī chāhe—you can try thousands of techniques. Na bhavasindhu tere—but you cannot cross that ocean by the strength of your arms." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The light of the saint and the fire of the ego are the two energies within. Holy saints appear in human form, sharing the same culture and appearance, yet their inner experience is of oneness with all creatures. They possess miraculous abilities, or siddhis, used for understanding, not domination. The fire is the energy of anger, jealousy, hate, and greed, which burns and destroys countless beings. The divine rain is the sudden peace and love that follows, quenching that fire. The aim is to realize the inner self, the Ātmā, which is the uncreated light, distinct from the created body and mind. To renounce is not to abandon material life but to relinquish inner longing and the ego's fire. True spirituality is beyond dogma and conflict, seeing the divine light in all paths and creatures. "Sin is the result of causing pain to others, to all creatures: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, political, economic." "Renounce inner longing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The final gathering contemplates fortune, faith, and the inner harvest. Good or bad destiny is created by one's own actions. Attaining divine pleasure requires luck and fortune, which cannot be forced. There are two types of seekers: one who works hard for a spiritual goal and one who works for worldly pleasures based on intellect. Without steadfast devotion, nothing can protect you. Unity is essential; a lack of unity within society and religion leads to unrest. The scriptures recognize no caste discrimination; there is only the human race. A true disciple is tested through faith and action, not mere intellect. One must practice their spiritual resolve to attain fulfillment. Purity arises by removing anger, greed, and ego. Spiritual practice awakens inner power and leads to the goal. This knowledge and the inner harvest come only through the grace of the Guru. "One cannot get the pleasure of good things without luck." "If we all live in unity, then why should there be unrest in our country?" Filming location: Maha Kumbha Mela, India

The horizon of being is the ultimate spiritual goal of becoming one with infinite space. Humans possess intellect but require a teacher to guide them beyond worldly knowledge. All beings follow divine instinct, yet humans become distracted by transient forms like changing hair color or accumulating wealth. Life cycles like a tree's leaves, emerging and falling, with essence continually reborn in new forms. The horizon appears as a mirage, always receding as one approaches, symbolizing the elusive nature of enlightenment. True realization is merging into boundless space where all dualities cease. Spiritual practice is essential; inner wisdom must be used or it is lost. The guru is the essential guide to this liberation. "Use it or lose it." "As far as I come close to that element, it goes that further." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The human body is the temple made by God, containing the soul. This divine temple must be cared for through pure living, which is itself worship. All spiritual practice begins with self-care, akin to securing one's oxygen mask first. The ultimate aim is to awaken the latent power within this temple and ascend to the cosmic reality. This ascent is facilitated by Nāda, the primordial sound. Nāda originates from the navel, the central seed of the body and consciousness. From this center, vibration ascends through the energy channels and chakras. The sound OM embodies this Nāda. Correct practice requires feeling the vibration from its navel source, not merely intoning it in the head. This resonance brings peace to every cell, guiding the practitioner toward Brahman. "The second temple is that which God made... our body is our temple." "Nāda comes from the navel. From that, it goes to different chakras, and the chakras are the power." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Haṭha Yoga is the yoga of willpower and inner purification, far beyond mere physical postures. It requires great discipline, with the Haṭha Yogī enduring all difficulties without breaking their rules. This willpower manifests in four forms: the persistent insistence of a child, the unwavering determination of a woman, the absolute decree of a king, and the free resolve of a yogī. A true Haṭha Yogī, through intense sādhanā and six purification techniques, purifies the nāḍīs. This process awakens the Suṣumnā, leading to samādhi and great longevity. The modern reduction to āsanas is actually part of Rāja Yoga. The classical science involves uniting the Iḍā and Piṅgalā channels. Such a yogī, renouncing all, is considered even above divine figures, needing nothing, not even blessings. "The Haṭha Yogī endures all kinds of difficulties and never breaks their rules." "He is a tyāgī, one who has renounced everything. He is above even me." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The Śiva Liṅga represents the formless, entire universe, which is pure consciousness and energy. It has no birth, death, father, or mother. Performing abhiṣeka is worshipping the whole universe, as everything comes from Śiva, who is the God of the gods. The Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra is a Vedic prayer to Śiva for liberation from death. It seeks a liberation like a ripe fruit separating naturally from its plant, without pain or attachment. Everyone must die, but the goal is to die in such a way that one is liberated and does not die again. This liberation comes through sādhanā, mantra, and devotion. Philosophical argument or belief does not help; there is a final truth. In this age, ritual like abhiṣeka is essential. The water used represents life and the body. All of God's creation, like the human body or honey, is a unique miracle to be respected, not destroyed. Spirituality awakens a universal love for all creatures. The essence is to live in harmony with the entire universe. Every action and mantra contains the divine. "Everyone dies, and you will also die, but you should die in such a way that you will not die anymore." "Brahman is the truth, and this whole world is mortal; this is not true." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual journey requires focused effort and inner turning, culminating in grace. A story illustrates this: countless small birds unite to empty an ocean to save lost chicks, their collective effort summoning a great being who secures their return. Our scattered mental tendencies are like those birds; when unified in spiritual purpose, their power is focused. The goal is not external. The divine essence, subtler than the subtle, resides within the heart. One searches the outer world in vain, for what is sought is hidden within. By quieting the mind and senses through discipline, the inner sound is heard. This realization ends all doubt. "The Ātmā, subtler than the subtle, greater than the great is seated in the heart of each living being." "What you’re searching for is already sitting inside yourself." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mudrā of joining the index finger and thumb symbolizes the union of the individual soul and the supreme consciousness. This gesture brings peace and relieves mental restlessness. Research in European hospitals and rehabilitation centers shows it provides relief. The three remaining fingers represent the three guṇas: purity, restlessness, and inertia. One must rise above these qualities. The best meditation posture is where one feels comfortable, as liberation comes from knowledge and humility, not physical form. Daily practice should begin with positive words to set a harmonious tone, affecting the body's energy centers. Physical ailments often stem from unresolved tension and negative emotions stored in the chakras. Do not dwell on the past or worry about the future. Maintain awareness and relaxation. Anger, jealousy, and greed are obstacles that disturb the energy centers and must be released through practice and right understanding. "Lead me from unreality to reality. Lead us from darkness to light." "The past is gone. You cannot catch the past, even by riding a horse." Filming location: Auckland, New Zealand

Worldly life is impermanent, and the only true refuge is in the saint. All worldly relationships and possessions are temporary. The body is a temporary guesthouse, and the mind is a fleeting traveler. Wealth, family, and status are all subject to change and loss. This impermanence is the source of all suffering. The only permanent shelter is found in the company and grace of the true saint. The saint's teachings and divine name are the sole anchors in this transient existence. By taking refuge in the saint, one transcends the cycle of birth and death. "Everything in this world is temporary; only the saint's refuge is permanent." "Without the saint's refuge, there is no peace, only the endless cycle of suffering." Filming location: Slovenia

Evening satsang from Yoga Summer Retreat from Strilky, Czech Republic. Sri Ram Jay Ram kirtan singing by Swami Madhuram.

Devotion is the direct expression of the heart's longing for the divine. The song is an offering, a plea for refuge in the guru, who is the true shelter. Through repetitive chanting and praise, the individual consciousness seeks to dissolve. The devotee acknowledges personal incapacity for rigorous practice, surrendering entirely to grace. Worldly attachments and the snares of illusion are recognized as binding. The sole request is for the guru's compassionate hand to provide crossing. Liberation is described as the burning away of latent impressions and the cessation of identification with elemental principles. The act of singing itself becomes the transformative path. "O Swāmījī, you live within, you live in my heart." "Japa tapa na hove mujhase, yahī Prabhu ārajāhe." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Vep, Hungary. Bhajan singing.