Remembering Holy Guruji's Mahasamadhi
Every breath is a priceless diamond; do not squander it.
Time is very precious; time is money. Satsang is priceless, received without cost, but one is not worthy to enter it. The bliss of Brahman does not come again and again, so liberation is not possible. The cow serves alive and even after death; the human body is useless after death. Human beings have forgotten how to value time. Humanness is far away. One forgets the Giver, squandering on actions. The heart is stained with sin. One lies, gossips, sings impure songs, defaming the mind. The tongue is not worthy of singing the Lord’s songs. Not serving mother and father makes one unworthy of coming into this world. At every turn, let compassion, modesty, and a smile remain. One must attain life’s secret, renounce restlessness, control mind and senses, know oneself, and remain blissful. The mother of dharma is compassion; the father is contentment. One who serves parents is a true child. One who knows oneself is a human being.
“Every breath is a priceless diamond, it is not worthy of being squandered.”
“In life, one must attain the secret of life; one must renounce restlessness and unrighteousness.”
Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
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Aim of the life
The aim of life is to achieve self-knowledge, yet humans suffer from their own ignorance. Intellect can create immense problems from mistaken perceptions. A guest was told a house contained a ghost; fear paralyzed him in the night. Many attempted exorcisms failed. A wise person entered with a light, revealing only hanging laundry. The ghost was born from a whispered suggestion and vanished with knowledge. Another story tells of a boy captured by a demon. The boy learned from the demon that God decreed no one could harm him for 105 years. Using this knowledge as a weapon, the boy threatened the demon with fire and escaped. We are that innocent boy, trapped by carelessness. The dangers we face are like that demon. When willpower arises, fear dissolves and we are free. The soul is immortal; only the body dies. We carry our karma like a backpack; it shapes our destiny. Destiny is written, yet performing good karma now can change the future. We cannot escape our karma; we must face it. Therefore, wake up and change your destiny through good actions and following the Guru's word. Liberate your ancestors and connected souls. Disciples must remain united in strength, like five fingers forming a fist. Words hold great power; use them wisely.
"From where did the ghost come? The ghost came from blackmailing."
"You cannot kill me; God said so."
Filming location: Mexico
Prana and spirituality
The human form is a rare opportunity among countless creatures, created from the five elements and endowed with special abilities. Prāṇa is the vital energy that binds the five bodies—physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and causal—into a single being. This causal body is born from desire, perpetuating the wheel of action and reaction. Prāṇa and Apāna are opposing forces; Prāṇa draws energy in, while Apāna expels waste. Their meeting point is the navel at the Maṇipūra Cakra. Impure Apāna, caused by consuming foods like meat, garlic, and beans, creates imbalance and disease, blocking spiritual ascent. Purity of body and thought is essential. Quality attracts quality; an impure mind is repelled by spiritual company. The essence of life is to realize its temporary nature and focus on the divine name.
"Prāṇa is that energy which keeps together all the five bodies."
"The joy is in the name of God. All your other works and business, everything is unreal."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
DVD 221
Morning Yoga Sādhanā on the Beach
Practice Yoga in Daily Life, first level, with second-level exercises, beginning with warm-ups.
Begin with Mṛjāvanam in Daṇḍāsana: interlace fingers, circle right and left with deep breaths. Next, stretch arms by spreading fingers, tucking thumb, making fists five times. Circle hands three times at shoulder height. Palms up, move hands inward and outward. Bring hands to shoulders, circle elbows forward and backward. Close eyes, place hands on thighs, feel warmth. For feet, lie down, squeeze and spread toes, then circle feet. Touch toes three times with straight back. Half butterfly with left leg bent, then Vajrāsana and relax. Perform Marjari: inhale rise, exhale to heels. Meruakaranasana on the right: turn, palm under shoulder, gaze at one point, breathe. Grasp toe, extend leg, bend knee; repeat. Same on the left side. Rest in Ānandāsana, legs apart, arms spread. Kathā Praṇām in Vajrāsana: inhale, raise arms, palms touching. Lower stomach, look upward, mountain posture, then lunge, chin to floor, push back, rise, raise palms. Chant: “Na’ham Kartā Prabhudīp Kartā Mahāprabhudīp Kartā He Kevalam.” Finish by rubbing face, cupping eyes, touching forehead to floor.
“Be mindful during the stretch—your legs must stay straight and you go only as deep as your muscles allow.”
“Gaze at one point on the floor in front of you and concentrate. It is a meditation.”
Filming location: Umag, Croatia
Keep your promises
Saturday's powerful constellation brings both benefit and challenge, reflecting Śani's influence. A story tells of a guru carrying a watermelon that briefly appeared as a severed head due to this energy, illustrating its transformative power. To navigate such influences, one makes a lifelong vow, a saṅkalpa, like giving up a specific food. This principle of promise extends to sacred commitments like marriage, which are not to be abandoned. On Guru Pūrṇimā, all actions and karmas from the past year are offered to the guru. The relationship with one's guru is singular and foundational, like that with one's biological parents. The core practice is to surrender everything to this guiding source.
"A promise is not just saying yes or no to something. It is a promise. When we make a promise, we have to follow it."
"On Guru Pūrṇimā... I give all my karmas, my practice, Gurudev, to you. And what mistakes I made, I also give to you."
Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
