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Salutations to the Cosmic Light, the God of our hearts, the Omniscient and Omnipresent Śrī Alakhpurījī, Śrī Devpurījī, and Mahāprabhujī. May Gurujī's blessings be upon all of you. I am very happy to see you today on this most divine day, Guru Pūrṇimā. It reminds me of our satsaṅg last Guru Pūrṇimā, when our beloved Holy Gurujī was here. Unfortunately, he could not come this year, but he sends his blessings to you, and he is with us in his mind. I believe Guru Pūrṇimā is one of the first holy festivals in the world. We must contemplate what it means. There are many commentaries, but I would like to share its real meaning based on my own experiences, as I did last year. Recently, I received an email with a very interesting article titled "The Sound and Astrology." Sound and astrology hold immense significance in the universe. There was a time when people believed the earth was flat, but the Vedas always described it as spherical—Hiraṇya Garbha. The Western mind did not believe this until their own scientists rediscovered it and confirmed the earth is round. Similarly, the Vedas declare sound as divine, stating that everything is created from sound—Śabda Brahma. Yet, it was believed that the universe was dark, motionless, and silent. Now, modern scientists using satellites and rockets have discovered a peculiar sound in space, like a humming. They express astonishment at how the ancient ṛṣis could have discovered this sound, wondering what instruments they used. They theorize that the universe was created from a tremendous sound, which they call the "big bang." Simultaneously, the constellation of particular planets—astrology, first discovered by yogīs—also plays a role. The planetary constellations can change sound vibrations. Scientists are now planning experiments to heal diseases using sound, astrological influences, and light. Our planet is created from the fire element. The sequence of creation begins with space (ākāśa), then fire (tejas), then air (vāyu), then water (jala), and from that water, the earth (pṛthvī) emerges. In the beginning, there is the Varāha Avatāra, who has the form of a boar—half-human, half-boar, with two large tusks. This Avatāra brings the earth out of the ocean as a round ball. The holy books called Purāṇas, such as the Vārāha Purāṇa, describe all this. Considering all this evidence, along with insights from meditation, we arrive at the understanding that when sunlight first reached our planet, life began. That first day is what I call Guru Pūrṇimā Day. It was the light that dispelled the darkness, establishing two balancing principles: the fully illuminated moon on one side and the sun on the other. On Guru Pūrṇimā, the full moon day, we see both in the sky simultaneously—the moon in the east and the sun in the west. The darkness is known as "gu," and the light is known as "ru." This is the divine principle, the Guru Tattva, which removes darkness and illuminates everything. That primordial sound resides within mantras and words. As described in our books, especially Path of Consciousness, there are three levels of sound (śabda): parā, paśyantī, and vaikharī. Parā resides in the seat of the world, which is the navel. Whatever you wish to speak first arises at your navel point. Since everything is created from sound, the seed of sound is the navel. This navel consciousness has two channels where prāṇa and apāna can enter the suṣumṇā nāḍī only from the navel center. It is said that Brahmā, the creator, manifested when a lotus emerged from Viṣṇu's navel. Thus, the navel is the center point of the universe. "Viṣṇu" can be translated: "viśva" means the universe and "aṇu" means atoms. It is the Śakti present in every atom of the universe, and it is fire. Viṣṇu is also fire. That fire is our solar plexus, the Jāṭharāgni. Here, we return again to light and fire. Here, the explosion takes place; here, that sound begins. Without this, creation cannot occur. From that navel, the lotus emerges, symbolizing new life. For our planet, it symbolizes vegetation. Water is life, and life is water. That lotus emerges from the water, Brahmā appears, and creation takes place. This is the root principle that removes darkness and gives light. That day is Guru Pūrṇimā. Therefore, on Pūrṇimā, everyone fasts, meditates, and performs more good deeds. One should not cut any plants or trees on Guru Pūrṇimā. Many activities should be postponed on this day. Many things should be done on Pūrṇimā—oh, I mean, not just on Guru Pūrṇimā, but about Guru Pūrṇimā as well. Another point: there was a great saint, Trikāl Darśī, who knew the entire universe—past, present, and future—and he composed the Vedas. The science of the Vedas was transmitted from master to disciple, but human memory is imperfect, so much was lost. Finally, a great saint, Bhagavān Ved Vyāsa, through his meditations and his ability to know the entire universe—his consciousness was one without a second (advaya). He knew what was happening behind Mars and what was happening here simultaneously. He compiled the Vedas. Today is his birthday, so Ved Vyāsa is known as the guru, the master. Many masters, like Buddha, also incarnated on a full moon day. Thus, the full moon holds deep spiritual meaning, especially Guru Pūrṇimā. You know all the practices we do throughout the year. Guru Pūrṇimā is the day of harvest. You can reflect on your entire year: how much practice you did, how often you were lazy, how many good deeds you performed, and how many times you were naughty, angry, or even jealous. Even if rarely, it is still something. Today, you can make your accounting—how many black marks and how many white marks you have. Do not ask anyone else; you know yourself. Offer both to Gurudev today. Dedicate it and take a new Saṅkalpa: from today onward, I will do my sādhanā better. I will not be jealous or angry. I will not hate anyone or be greedy; I will love all. Do this if you wish to be happy; otherwise, you will not be. You were born happy, but you may die unhappy. If you desire a happy end, purify your consciousness. Only you can do it; no one else can. Today is a good chance. This is the spiritual new year. Guru Pūrṇimā is the beginning of all spiritual festivals. The divine day began with this; everything was illuminated. For today, it is a precious hour to be with Gurudev, to see him personally with physical eyes, looking eye to eye. Chetan kā Chilka—Mahāprabhujī said this in a bhajan, declared by Śrī Devpurījī. Do you know this bhajan? In the eyes, your soul is represented. You see through the eyes, and others also see your soul in your eyes. The soul presents itself there, or through smell, touch, or sound—through these five karmendriyas or jñānendriyas. This is very important. Unlucky are those who have forgotten today, who hardly remember it is Guru Pūrṇimā. They do not know where their mālā is and must think, "I had a mantra once; please help me, how was it? I had a piece of paper, but I lost it." Such a disciple cannot be liberated. You must practice day by day. It is for you, for no one else. Sometimes the human intellect becomes so negative and foolish it turns against itself. At the very least, you should be kind to yourself, give blessings to yourself. That is very important. On Guru Pūrṇimā, everyone goes to Gurudeva, washes the Master's holy feet, applies tilak. There are red spots on the big toes of the Master. They place flowers, give presents, and sing prayers. This is called pūjā. Dhan Mūlaṁ Guru Mūrtiḥ—meditate on the form of Gurudeva. Pūjā Mūlaṁ Guru Pādam—worship the holy feet of the Master. There is an immense amount of light, love, and happiness. People wash their mālā in this water, sprinkle it everywhere in their homes, meditate, and do good deeds. Many people do even more: they organize satsaṅg and devote the entire expenditure for one satsaṅg. There are people on a waiting list saying, "Please, let the next Guru Pūrṇimā satsaṅg be from my side." We will speak more about this during the week. I am very happy to see all of you, like a father seeing all family members together. It does not matter in what condition—some are smiling, some have long faces. I can feel it, and that is fine, very good. So, I pray to Mahāprabhujī, Devpurījī, Alakhpurījī, and Gurujī that They bless you with happiness, good health, long life, and spiritual development. I know many friends are traveling back after this satsaṅg, and it is already 10:30, so I will not talk too much now. You know the program; I will be here in Strilky for nearly a month. Whenever you can, please come for satsaṅg or a program. Śrī Jītrā and Bhagvān Śrī Śrī ... Dev Puruṣa Mahādeva, Śrī Dev Puruṣa Mahādeva, Śrī ... Dev. Recording location: Czech Republic, Strilky, Summer seminar