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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Knowledge is the Light
Guru Pūrṇimā is about moving from the darkness of ignorance to the light of knowledge. Without knowledge, one is like an animal. This light is the inner knowledge within every being. Humans possess intellect, but it is shaped by its education; one becomes what one is taught. Therefore, proper education is paramount, which is spiritual and ethical education rooted in Sanātana values. This education comes from the guru. The essence of all scriptures is the same truth of one God, though languages differ. Today, people prioritize learning English for jobs over their mother tongue, leading to a loss of cultural roots. Sanskāras create culture, culture creates humanity, and humanity protects the country. Guru Pūrṇimā is the worship of the divine being who gives knowledge and is a festival to keep culture alive. Sanātana Dharma is a living dharma, seen in eternal relationships like that of guru and disciple. This relationship will last forever, making it the greatest and most living festival.
"Without knowledge, one is like an animal."
"God is one. God has no name, and all scriptures speak of the oneness of God."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Morning Yoga Sādhanā: Āsana, Prāṇāyāma, and Inner Stillness
Morning Yoga Sādhanā unites āsana, prāṇāyāma, and inner stillness during Brahmamuhūrta.
Feel the whole body on the floor, press the lower back down. Bicycle the legs with ankle rotation, then relax. Twist knees to one side, head opposite, with breath. In Pavanamuktāsana, press thigh to chest, keep shoulder blades down. Move through Mārjārī variations, rounding the back with inhalation. Practice Vyāghra Śvāsa, bringing knee to forehead, stretching the spine. Rowing warms the body, strengthening thighs with a straight back. Trikoṇāsana rotation stretches side muscles, deepening leg awareness. Skandāsana raises hips, improving low blood pressure quickly. Viparīta Kāraṇī Mudrā lifts legs, interlocking fingers, then relaxes. Kāṭha Praṇāma sequence transitions to Śaśāṅkāsana, subtly stretching the upper back. Half butterfly opens hips, pressing knees toward the floor. Breath flows from stomach to throat on inhalation, reversing on exhalation. Inner stillness arises through attentive movement and breath. Early morning practice fosters positivity and health. The session closes with relaxation, embracing the silence.
“We are in Brahmamuhūrta. Regarding this time, we all know it is a special part of the day … it is very good to do some positive and good things.”
“Skandāsana is a very good āsana if you have low blood pressure; it’s much faster and much healthier than early morning coffee.”
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
Mana Saba Khoyo Re
The mind is lost in bad company.
The mind loses everything through negative association, abandoning the Guru's shelter and creating obstacles in devotion. Worldly life is a dream-like illusion that distracts and creates forgetfulness. Desire is an unquenchable thirst, leading one endlessly like a mirage. True refuge is found in the Satguru and authentic satsang, which are rare. Do not be confused by sensory temptations or false dreams of guidance. Wake from spiritual sleep. Through satsang, the soul awakens and gains liberation. Do not turn away from the Guru's word, for that path leads to the loss of meditation, devotion, and all good deeds.
"Je saṁsāra śvapnikī māyā dek bhul man mohe. This saṁsāra is an illusion of the dream."
"Vise ras mṛg tṛṣṇā pānī. In this desire of thirst, your thirst will never be quenched."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Questions to Gurudev
Spiritual practice is an immeasurable inner process, not a quantifiable study. It cultivates humility and compassion, guided by the principle of non-violence: do not do to others what you dislike for yourself. Techniques like seeing auras are mere toys compared to this core development. Liberation is the culmination of lifelong practice, realized fully at life's end when no new karma is created. In physical practice, correct breathing is typically through the nostrils, though specific techniques may vary. Maintain total devotion and focus in your practice, as you would when driving. If confronted by overwhelming energy during meditation, you must seek to control it, for instance by opening your eyes and moving.
"To see the aura, to do this or that, is all for your contentment. There is an inner process, you know, that you cannot measure."
"Practice and practice and practice. Perfect mokṣa will be the last minutes of life. Because then there is no chance to do any karma."
