Guruji's life with Mahaprabuji
Divine grace responds to trust and faith. One tale from the Līlāmṛt tells of Mahāprabhujī instructing a fire ceremony for rain, and within an hour the talāb filled. In Jadan, schoolchildren chanted for rain after a pūjā, and overnight water rose meters deep. Years later, prayer at Bhakti Sāgar brought so much rain that āśram roads submerged. When constructing, the reverse is sometimes requested. A gurubhāī once prayed to hold back rain for concreting, and it worked perfectly. Later, another devotee made the same request, but heavy rain began—only stopping after a direct complaint to the master. This shows grace is not mechanical; it tests bhakti. A disciple once trusted and ate 108 purīs because the master asked, showing limits dissolve with faith. A surfer who achieved the impossible lived by a simple motto. So too with sādhanā. The master pushes disciples past perceived limits. Like a parent letting go of a child’s bicycle, support is withdrawn only when readiness is there. Realizing one is doing the impossible is a gift of grace. Thus, complete trust in the master allows grace to work.
“Go and have a fire ceremony at the watering place in your village, and then you will get rain.”
“You’ll never know if you never go.”
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
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Follow the Guruvakyas and practice
The essence of spiritual life is consistent practice within a supportive community. Our tradition's bhajans contain the complete path. True progress requires personal effort, not merely listening. Association shapes habit: spiritual company fosters spirituality, while negative influences divert you. Many attend lectures but avoid practice, which is like discussing food without eating. Practice purifies karma and sustains spiritual health, just as discipline manages physical health. Without practice, initial spiritual love fades. Maintain your personal system—physical, mental, and spiritual. Life flows like a river, governed by karma and natural principles. Ultimately, success depends on following the Guru's instruction and grace. Your practice brings your benefit; neglect brings none.
"Jaisā kare saṅg, vaisā lāge raṅg. With whom you associate, you will take on that habit or color."
"If you eat, your stomach will be filled. So I say to you personally: please do practice, not only in class but at home too."
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
Find your soul in your heart
Yoga in daily life is the science of self and oneness, revealing the immortal within.
The light of the masters spread through Yugoslavia, where quality and humility reside. Vivek Purī recounts that everything—including two Mahāmaṇḍaleśvaras—arose only through Viśvagurujī’s grace. At seventeen, searching for a teacher, a meeting of quarrelling yogis offered no example. Then a master came to Belgrade and looked familiar without any prior image. In a tiny apartment, prasāda was given to all, and discipleship began. Teaching started from memory without books, and at seventeen a seminar was organized. A small apartment held many, sustained by the master’s presence. Yoga is the first science, union of human and God. The body houses countless souls; ancestors, devas, and rākṣasas reside in every drop of blood. The body does not die; its elements merge and re-form. Religion means realization, not politics. Sanātana Dharma is oneness with all creatures. Chemicals in the body shorten life; nature heals itself. Eat less, practice mālā daily, read divine books, and see all beings in the heart. Love your country, your family, your children. The soul’s journey after death can descend through many forms. Practice simply, and inner development continues.
“I am Myself within Myself. All the prayers and everything I do, it is within Myself; it is from Myself to Myself.”
“Each and every drop of the rain will gather and become one, flowing as a single stream into the river and into the ocean.”
Filming location: Kranj, Slovenia
Read more about the holy scriptures
Holistic health requires returning to natural living, disciplined practice, and inner awareness.
Disease is rampant in this age due to chemically altered food, polluted water, and a lifestyle disconnected from traditional wisdom. Organic nutrition is essential; fasting two days weekly on water alone removes many ailments. Families must teach children to respect elders and stay rooted in home-based knowledge rather than constant outward distraction. Disciples should follow the guru’s guidance, yet many disregard it, just as children now control parents. True humanity fades when scripture study and spiritual seeking are neglected. Yogic practice offers direct remedies: Āśvinī Mudrā gradually heals hemorrhoids when done daily. Placing a drop of ghee or oil in the navel before sleep strengthens core health and prevents disease. The Brahmārī technique, sustained over time, eliminates headaches. During meditation, hold the mālā against the navel with gentle pressure while repeating the mantra, turning all attention inward. This focus aligns body and mind.
“In one week, two days we should not eat. And good water, please try to get good water.”
“We have to learn more about our inner self. Try to see, so meditate or think very nicely, very much, and read the holy scriptures.”
Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia
10th Anniversary Of Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi, Part One
The Satguru's arrival brings supreme joy and marks a sacred occasion for the devotee. The divine presence enters the home and heart, destroying all sins and sorrows. One offers worship, service, and one's entire being at the Guru's feet. The Satguru is the support of life and a blessed incarnation. A rain of nectar-like knowledge is about to commence in the satsang. Those who have not taken food should do so quickly and come to the gathering. The program will continue after one hour.
"Satguru āyā māre ghar dvārā, āj sākhiye māre ānand aparā."
"Darśan de sarva pāp naśaya."
