Surrender to the Satguru: Songs and Prayers for Crossing Saṃsāra
The Satguru is the only means to cross the ocean of worldliness. The Guru destroys the bondage of death and shows compassion to the fear-stricken mind taking refuge. Like the sun, the Guru dispels darkness from the heart’s cavity. The Guru embodies Viṣṇu, Brahmā, and Śiva, proclaimed by the Vedas as supreme Brahman beyond undifferentiated nature. The Guru wields the discipline stick and awakens Kuṇḍalinī from sleep. The Guru cuts the knots of the heart and destroys inner enemies like desire, anger, lust, and greed. The Guru’s name destroys the three sorrows—ādhibhautika, ādhidaivika, and ādhyātmika. Repeating God’s name brings endless bliss; otherwise one remains trapped in the prison of saṃsāra. Life flows away moment by moment, and possessions cannot accompany anyone at death. Neither mother, father, brother, nor friend can go with the dying. Seek shelter with the Gurudev to learn the secret mantra that allows crossing the ocean of ignorance. The inner world has no birth, death, or karma, only eternal bliss as Jīvan Mukta. There is no moon, sun, or stars, yet endless formless light pervades. This realm is unattainable by king or beggar alike; saints dwell there in the nectar of Guru’s wisdom. Surrender all life’s responsibilities to the Lord; both success and defeat rest in divine hands. The only task is to reach the Lord, offering all worldly love to remain pure like a lotus untouched by water. At the time of death, leave yourself fully in the Lord’s hands.
"You are the sun who dispels the darkness of the cavity of the heart."
"I have one task, and that is to reach you, my Lord. And for that, I offer all my love for this world into your hands."
Filming location: Villach, Austria
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Āsana is a term with deep meaning in the yogic system, which is connected to the Sanskrit language. The word signifies a seat, a dwelling place, or a posture. One's yoga mat is a yoga āsana. The place one sleeps is an āsana. The specific postures, like Bhujaṅgāsana, are also called āsana. The term's meaning depends entirely on context. Yoga is a vast science greater than allopathic medicine, and its proper terminology carries inherent knowledge. Similarly, prāṇāyāma fundamentally consists of inhalation, retention, and exhalation. The Sanskrit alphabet resonates with the body's energy centers, and the language balances the mind. True communication begins with the heart's touch.
"Wherever you sit, that is your āsana."
"Prāṇāyāma is only three: pūraka (inhalation), kumbhaka (retention), and recaka (exhalation)."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
Learning in the Gurukul
The Gurukul provides traditional education rooted in Indian culture and spirituality, distinct from modern commercial systems. Education began with the ṛṣis, and the first university was Takshilā in India. Our Gurukul adopts students as Jñānaputra, offering free education. The ancient Pītāmbara uniform symbolizes purity and focus. True education is cultural, ethical, and spiritual, not merely for earning money. Knowledge itself is an imperishable wealth. Sanskrit is the mother of most languages, and Indian culture spread globally. The Gurukul system was dismantled under British rule, replaced by a limited English system. We now blend modern competitiveness with foundational morality, teaching why to use knowledge, not just how. Education must be daily and consistent, like eating. Supporters make this possible.
"Knowledge itself is an imperishable wealth. From the hand, you can steal money... but in the mind, the knowledge, no one can take it."
"We have to have modern education to be competitive in this world. But still, on top of that, Gurudev is trying to put one more layer, which was actually there before."
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
Shakti is everywhere
The unity of Śiva and Śakti is the non-dual foundation of creation and spiritual practice. The entire world is one family under one divine source. Śiva is Svayaṃbhu, the self-manifested source from the five elements, and the author of yoga. Śakti is the universal power or energy present in all things, not a gender. Every person contains this essence. Two fundamental powers exist from creation: Daivī Śakti, the divine power of protection and love, and Āsurī Śakti, the power of ignorance, hate, and cruelty. Darkness is removed by igniting the inner light of knowledge. All dualities in the body, like the two hemispheres of the brain or the two eyes, reflect this united energy. Through consistent practice and willpower, one cultivates the divine power to heal and achieve enlightenment.
"Śiva is the one who is called Svayaṃbhu. Svayaṃbhū means no one has created him—neither mother nor father."
"Darkness will not go, but we just make a little light within, in no time, darkness is gone."
Filming location: Martin, Slovakia
Questions and answers from Debrecen
A yogic path integrates self-sufficient living with disciplined practice. Begin a farm with both greenhouse and organic garden crops, developing it from a hobby into a community offering yoga retreats. The first spiritual step is dietary control: consume limited, home-prepared meals without sweets or junk food. Fast for four to five hours between meals, consuming only water. This discipline eliminates most bodily difficulties, strengthens immunity, and supports meditation, which requires a mantra. Prāṇāyāma cleanses physical diseases, and satsaṅg with virtuous friends is essential. Avoid all intoxicants, as they embody destructive energies. Prefer local, seasonal, organic produce; soy is nutritious only if organic. Raw milk is healthful, but regulations sometimes adulterate it. True practice requires organizing life around these principles.
"Meditation without a mantra is a body without a soul."
"Prāṇāyāma will tell them, 'Get out of this body! What are you doing here?'"
Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary
