Merging into light
Truly, there is no inherently bad day; only unfortunate events occur.
All creation holds beauty that requires care, from plants to furniture. When something cherished is lost, sadness arises. Objects touched by a holy one carry value because of that personality, not money. Negative thinking alone is bad; before judging, negativity already dwells within. The wise do not grieve because the soul is immortal. Without knowledge of the soul, attachment to form causes sorrow. A saint’s passing is a merging into Brahman, not cause for sadness. The sixteenth day is marked by Sorsi Bandhara, a feast with gifts and pusp anjali. This offering of flowers connects to the sixteen siddhis of attainment. The moon’s sixteen kalas influence plant growth and immunity. Planting during the waxing moon yields stronger, pest-resistant plants. Devpuriji possessed such light that he could appear in multiple places simultaneously. He once appeared to Holi Guruji, saying he was going to Europe to help. Immortal saints are present wherever remembered; they never leave. Yet the physical heart still feels longing, for love is boundless.
“Anything that has touched your Gurudev, keep it, for one day he or she will no longer be here. But you will treasure that it was her or his blessing.”
“I am going to Mahesh… to Europe… but on the way, I saw you sitting here, so I stopped just to bless you.”
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The origin of Jyotir Linga
Our inner voice and the quality of our thoughts shape our reality. We have tens of thousands of thoughts daily, each an internal conversation. In crucial moments, this voice arises with doubt. The key is not what it says, but how it speaks—whether softly or harshly. This tone affects our mood and state more than the content. We can practice changing this inner dialogue to be loving, as in maitrī meditation. Speaking kindly to ourselves allows us to speak kindly to others. Laughter declines from childhood to adulthood, indicating a loss of inner joy. Cultivating a gentle inner voice can reverse this trend. When facing decisions, practice prāṇāyāma to calm the nervous system and cultivate a "big trust" that life happens for you, regardless of the outcome. Mantra repetition is about the bhāva, the inner feeling, not the volume.
"It doesn’t even matter what it’s saying. It’s just about, is it talking soft or is it talking hard?"
"Life happens not to you, life happens for you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
You are the ocean of bliss
The self is bliss, Ānandoham. Negative thoughts poison the body and mind; divine thoughts purify and create protection. The power of thoughts comes not from the brain, heart, or soul, but from the universal Ātmā. The soul is individual, while the Ātmā is the formless, universal reality that never changes. Within you is the fountain of joy and the ocean of bliss. Kill this little “I” and lead a divine life. Material happiness is temporary, like bubbles on water. Eternal bliss is the divine, the origin to which all beings seek to return. Even Śiva and Pārvatī could not please everyone, showing outer criticism is inevitable. Therefore, relax, do not control thoughts, and find inner peace. The parrot’s tale reveals wisdom must be left behind and alertness protects consciousness. Contentment makes one truly rich, not outer wealth. Take time daily to meditate, repeat a mantra, or simply experience inner happiness. Negative karma and destiny bind, but self-realization liberates. The final destination is to merge into oneness, the immortal bliss.
“Within you is the fountain of joy, and within you is the ocean of bliss. Within you is the immortal Self.”
“When I was here, he was not there. Now he is here, but I am not there. Because the street of love is so narrow, two cannot walk together.”
Filming location: Vép, Hungary
DVD 439
Around the world - Third Int. Conf. on Yoga and Ayurveda
The conference opens with a welcome and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by official messages. The core theme is the integration of Yoga and Āyurveda with modern medicine to address contemporary health challenges.
Yoga is a holistic system far beyond physical postures, encompassing body, mind, and soul. Yoga and Āyurveda are inseparable life sciences aimed at balance and longevity. Historical connections exist between Eastern and Western medical traditions. Modern healthcare faces significant challenges, including the high cost and side effects of treatment and rising rates of diseases like cancer. An integrative approach that treats the whole person is essential. This requires reuniting the profound wisdom of the East with the advances of the West. True healing and sustainability come from inner transformation, recognizing our unity with all creation and living with simplicity and consciousness.
"The ideas embedded in Yoga and Āyurveda are all about integration. Integral approach to health is the need of the hour."
"Yoga means union—of the soul with the entire creation. Yogic practice enhances consciousness and sharpens perception, leading to total harmony with creation."
Filming location: USA
Discovering harmony and peace
A journey within begins by relaxing the body and observing the breath. Contemplate the five elements within. Space exists inside and outside; feel at ease within it. Air, or prāṇa, purifies the body and can remove illness with concentrated will. Inner fire, or agni, balances temperature and burns away toxins. The water element flows through tissues, supplying minerals and expelling impurities. The earth element, the bones, provides a frame. These elements within can become polluted by the external world. Purify them through sāttvic food, yoga postures, prāṇāyāma, and meditation. Body awareness is life awareness; health depends on clean, balanced elements. Bring awareness to any area of pain or illness. Direct breath and the elements—air, fire, space, water—to that area to balance and heal. This self-inquiry meditation can be done seated. Many bodily problems stem from personal mistakes like wrong diet or substances, but they can be repaired through yoga, meditation, and a balanced diet. Make a resolve to heal the body and mind through these elements and practices. Love and protect nature. Decide for a healthy, strong body and a long life.
"Body awareness means life awareness. The body is here, you are here."
"Strive to purify with sāttvic food... Pure quality gives more quality to your life."
Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia
