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Education through example

True education is being the living example, not giving instructions. Parents must embody harmony for their children, as a family's happiness is foundational. The world is temporary, so focus on creating a joyful home inclusive of neighbors. Yoga teachers globally must also connect, sharing wisdom and supporting each other as a community. The teacher, like the parent, must be the example for students. This is embodied in disciplined practice, beginning with punctuality.

"Education does not mean telling them, 'Don't do this, do that.' True education is that you should embody it; you must be the example."

"This means, first and foremost, that every yoga teacher should be punctual at the satsaṅg."

Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Your children, as a new generation, should become individuals capable of maintaining good family relations. But are you a good example for your children? Are you a good example as a father or a mother? That is education. Education does not mean telling them, "Don't do this, do that." True education is that you should embody it; you must be the example. When a father and mother are happy together, children are proud of them. They enjoy coming home to see their parents. But what do children often see when they come home? The father is shouting at his wife, or the wife is shouting at her husband. Even when the children are present, they see husband and wife fighting with each other. That is not right education. Therefore, we must educate ourselves. This education is knowledge and wisdom. See this world: whatever is in it is all temporary; nothing is permanent. So, concentrate on creating a happy family. Remember, your neighbor is part of your family—do not exclude them. Then the atmosphere can improve. All Yoga teachers internationally, all Yoga in Daily Life teachers, should communicate. They should share their wisdom and their golden experiences. They should learn how to manage certain circumstances in life. In this way, one teacher can receive help from another. For this purpose, you should meet from time to time, teachers together. Learn from each other. Respect each other's wisdom and knowledge. Be part of their support system; you should help them and promote their wisdom. That is how yoga teachers should live together. Satsaṅg is a spiritual place. Satsaṅg is an education. As I said that parents should be the example for children, so too the teacher should be the example for the students. This means, first and foremost, that every yoga teacher should be punctual at the satsaṅg. This means that every yoga teacher should be punctual at the satsaṅg. This means that every yoga teacher should be punctual at the satsaṅg.

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