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Mantra practice awakens the power of will, where wishes can manifest. This power requires purification and careful consideration of consequences. Desiring supernatural abilities leads to profound suffering, as illustrated by tales of a golden touch that destroys all contact and levitation that prevents rest. The ability to know others' thoughts would bring unbearable unhappiness. Siddhis become illusions that bind one deeper than worldly attachments. Utilizing such powers creates karmic bondage. Therefore, one should only wish for divine blessing, forgiveness, and devotion. "Are you sure what you are asking for? Do you really want this, that whatever you touch will become gold?" "Utilizing siddhi will bring you again into the bondage of the Chaurāsī Cakra." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Fear governs all life and must be overcome. Fear is the root of all worldly problems, present in every creature. It controls everything through the fear of loss—of position, money, relationships, and ultimately death. Fear is rooted in desire and personal longing. We constantly petition God from a place of desire, yet forget Him when our desires are fulfilled. If we meet God, we may not recognize Him due to our preoccupations. To be above desire is to be free from fear. "Your Satguru will protect you, don’t worry." "Vāsanā, desires, icchā, longing—these are the producers of fear." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Life is a river, and what appears desirable within it can be a dangerous trap. A man sees a coat floating and, confident in his strength, swims out to claim it. The coat is a bear that seizes him. His friend calls for him to abandon it, but he cannot escape. This river is the flow of existence. The alluring coat is a drug. One seeks to take it, but it takes you, destroying life, relationships, and potential. Addiction creates misery, leading to deeper use to forget disappointment. Alcohol is such a drug. Avoid anything that can enter through the skin, for the body must remain whole and undamaged. A wounded body, like a cracked vessel, loses its completeness. When the five sheaths are healthy, the inner self is felt. Bad habits, once formed, become a second nature that isolates you. Divine nature is kindness and awareness; do not let habit obscure it. "František, if you can’t manage to bring the coat, then leave it and come back." "Yes, Alan, I want to leave the coat, but the coat doesn’t leave me." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sarasvatī is the essential goddess for all students and practitioners of knowledge. Pray to her for success in written and oral examinations, asking her to reside in your pen and on your tongue. She should dwell in the heart and the Āgyā Chakra. Some may feel spiritual figures are always portrayed as male, but even men cannot succeed without Sarasvatī. She is the goddess for anyone speaking, singing, or writing, honored immediately after Gaṇeśa. Gaṇeśa represents the intellect and is swift and protective. Sarasvatī is the wisdom and light of that intellect; you must trust your intellect, as it is your protection. Sarasvatī is a great divine being, the equal companion of Brahmā the creator, just as Lakṣmī is with Viṣṇu and Pārvatī with Śiva. They are the same, not one superior to the other. "Please sit in my pen." "Sarasvatī is the light of that intellect." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The practice of mantra writing is Akṣar Brahma, where the alphabet transmits the highest reality. Write your mantra daily without time restriction, but with great care, not carelessness. Your writing is the physical form of your thoughts; it holds immense power to affect humanity. Therefore, one must pray that the hand is merely an instrument for what is real to be written. Traditionally, great writers attributed their work to destiny, not themselves, and sought forgiveness for any unintended harm. The pen, or Kalam, is considered the world's most powerful force, which we now call the media—the movement of the pen. The principle remains the same whether using a pen or a computer. "Please let my body and my hand be only an instrument. You, Lord, should write what is real, what is to be written." "It is not I who wrote this, but only my pen, which was inspired by destiny." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The origin of all creation is the sound Oṁ. Two powers exist: the negative and the positive. The quest is to weaken the negative and strengthen the positive. Physical, mental, and willpower are insufficient; strength must come from the spiritual source. This source is the creative sound. Techniques were discovered to access this power. Words hold immense creative and destructive force, as seen in human language. Every word is a potential mantra, capable of causing happiness or deep wounding. A blessing is a mantra of positive power originating from the heart and spiritual knowledge. "Every single word has such a huge power and so much meaning that we could talk about it for years." "The wound which is caused by the words of humans cannot be healed for a whole life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A human can be medicine for another. My early teaching involved a diplomat's wife who brought candies, declaring a miracle: after three weeks of yoga, her husband changed positively. I was happy for her, but in reality, she had changed, becoming calm instead of hectic. This illustrates "Be the change you want to see," which applies in all life aspects, including for partners. I wish for you a good person for mutual happiness. People endure stressful work and harsh words for money, which in this age is treated as God. From this dispiriting struggle, you return home yearning for a nest with kind words, a sweet smile, and understanding—a human heart. A partner is not solely for sexual life, which may be the least priority; you need understanding for a happy life. Those home hours should bring immense energy, happiness, confidence, and love, enabling better work and happiness the next day. This defines true partnership or family relationship. "Since I have been practicing yoga with you for three weeks now, my husband has changed so much, positively." "You expect someone there with kind words, a sweet smile, a warm heart, and beautiful, mutual understanding." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The search for God is a search conducted by ignorance, for no separation exists. We have lost the divine reality, though it is our own true nature. To speak of this is considered madness by a world intoxicated by attachment. This intoxication, like a drug placed in a village well, clouds the perception of all. It creates a false sense of separation and qualities that obscure the truth. Removing this attachment reveals the underlying reality. The search ends when the intoxication ceases. "If you can separate the waves from the ocean, you can separate yourself from God." "In this creation, someone put that kind of intoxication. The intoxication of attachment." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The universe is endless, and to know it, you must merge with it. Creation encompasses all that exists within boundless space. The individual is limited, while the absolute is limitless. To comprehend this infinity, one must fully immerse oneself within it, just as a salt statue dissolves in the ocean to know its depth. The seeker who dives into this endless reality becomes one with it and does not return separately. This ultimate reality is without form, color, or end. It is the fundamental womb of all consciousness. "To this day, it has not returned. What happened? The statue, being made of salt, melted." "O Lord, Gurudeva, I wish to go with you to that place, that country." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The world's changing nature makes it ultimately unreal, while the unchanging essence within all is the only true reality. Brahman, the everlasting truth, is equally present everywhere, like the sky. What is born or created has limitation and will end; therefore, the changeable is unreal. This essence within you, me, and every atom is unborn and will not die. Individual qualities define a person as a thief, saint, or criminal, but the inner essence remains the Supreme. The space in a hall is permanent, but the hall itself will be removed, illustrating the changing nature of all things. Yesterday is now like a dream; you cannot make the past present. Keep nourishing memories and forget terrorizing ones. Concentrate on your spiritual practice in the time that remains. Do not dwell on meals or comfort. Time is great, not man, and destiny is shaped by karma, so we must be mindful at every step. "Brahma satya, jagat mithyā." "Therefore, what is changeable is unreality, and what is not changeable is the reality." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The path to inner peace is the only true destination. All beings seek happiness in finding what they desire. Since creation began, a peaceful space has been missing, leading to countless conferences on peace. Collective peace is ideal, but individuals must first find peace within themselves. This highest peace is realized only upon attaining liberation. Liberation cannot be granted, bought, or achieved through material power; it is an individual, inner possibility. The decision rests with you. Neglecting or performing your spiritual practice is your own matter. Purifying consciousness is essential, as negative emotions like jealousy and anger only destroy oneself. Do not take on the extra problems of others. Theory alone is insufficient; a gram of practice is vital. Lasting peace is found when individual consciousness merges into cosmic consciousness. "Shānti is needed in the whole universe." "I have to do only satsaṅg. If people are talking nonsense, let them talk." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Yoga is perfected through Karma Yoga. The Bhagavad Gītā is the best book of yoga, structured by Kṛṣṇa into eighteen chapters. To understand it, you need a good translation; the best comes from the saint Jñāneśvara. He demonstrated true power, unlike false ascetics who perform tricks. For instance, the yogī Nāmadeva rode a real tiger. Jñāneśvara, even as a boy, showed greater mastery by making a wall move. Such saints sustain the earth. There are two types of knowledge: Aparā Vidyā is mere book learning and speech, while Parā Vidyā is knowing reality. A true teacher speaks from an inner, endless source of wisdom, not from a limited, pre-written script. You should read the Gītā through Jñāneśvara's commentary to understand yoga. "There is Aparā Vidyā and Parā Vidyā—Vācharṭī and Lakṣharṭī." "On the day you think you will speak, it is limited—like stored water in a tank. But if the tank is connected to a source, to a river, there is no end." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Oṃ is the fundamental sound from which all creation emerges. The entire universe is a manifestation of this resonance. It is present in birdsong, wind, flowing water, and the deepest reaches of space as the sound of the divine heart. Every atom and organ within the body possesses its own functional sound. Therefore, all existence is sound, and the supreme reality is this sound. In meditation, one transcends the ten sensory sounds to perceive the eleventh: the sound of the Self, which is Oṃ. This sound is omnipresent, heard in thunder, the earth, trees, and the ocean. Since sound is everywhere, divine presence is everywhere. To experientially realize this omnipresent reality, one must first purify the mental impurities of Mala, Vikṣepa, and Āvaraṇa that separate individual from cosmic consciousness. Achieving this state through samādhi makes all worldly pleasures tasteless by comparison, revealing the joy of Brahman within the heart, which is Oṃ. "Everything in this universe that you can see is created out of that one sound, and that is Oṃ." "Where is there no sound? Everywhere is sound. So where is there no God? Everywhere is God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Today is the day of Śrī Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles and giver of joy. He is the protector and the lord of intellect, removing ignorance and karmic obstacles. One must remember Gaṇeśa first when beginning any new endeavor, as His presence ensures success. He should be honored first in satsaṅg and bhajan. A story illustrates that neglecting Gaṇeśa leads to loss. Gaṇeśa is also for health. He requested not to be placed near shoes at an entrance, as He is sensitive to smell and deserves a pure, holy place. Remembering Gaṇeśa brings pure, divine thoughts and removes sin. The first bhajan is always for Gaṇeśa. Singing His mantra ensures success, such as in examinations. There is one God in all forms. "When Lord Gaṇeśa is there, then success is there definitely, a thousand million times, be sure." "Tell your people: do not place me there as a guard for the shoes. I am not a guard for their shoes." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Vikāra and Nirvikāra are opposing states of being. Vikāra is impurity, decay, and illness, manifesting as mental pollution through negative thoughts, jealousy, and hatred. This mental pollution is the root cause of all worldly destruction, from environmental harm to wars. It originates in the dualistic mind, beginning with concepts like "my" and "our," and is reinforced by bad company. The remedy is disciplined meditation and mantra practice, such as repeating "Deep Niranjan Sabadukabanya," to purify these deep-seated impurities. Vikāra infects feelings, thoughts, speech, and actions, spreading like a powerful bacteria and creating borders of fanaticism in the human mind. The goal is to transcend all such states, including happiness and fear, to attain the pure, harmonious state of Nirvikāra. "All destruction which takes place in this world... is caused by mental pollution." "Borders are in the human mind, not on the earth." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path requires purifying the inner impurities of desire, anger, pride, greed, and delusion. These are called best friends but lead to suffering. You alone must overcome them; freedom from them is divinity. Replace action with equal love for all. Purify anger through compassion and forgiveness. Purify greed through inner renunciation and sacrifice. Purify pride through humbleness and selfless service, as jealousy blocks grace. Purify delusion by accepting what comes through destiny, as emotional complexes cause physical illness. This ashram provides the chance for inner practice among harmonious companions. Open the inner self through mantra repetition and abide in bliss. "Always enter the kingdom of God through the gate of sacrifice." "The Guru’s grace goes there where there is humbleness." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The whole world is unhappy in relationships. Everyone has problems. A great saint once went onto his roof and saw every house had quarreling. Every lady was complaining to her husband about various failings. He concluded the entire world is unhappy. Therefore, you must remain where you are. Stay with your wife or husband of many years. Be happy as it is. Even if there is anger, be sure in your heart that love exists. New attractions are not worthwhile; they are like unhealthy ketchup that cannot fill you. Do not begin new problems. It is our own mind that creates problems. We talk of harmony, so show you are a happy couple or a happy single. Try harder to understand your partner. "Nānaka dukhya sab sansār. O Nānak, the whole world is unhappy." "With ketchup you cannot fill the stomach." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The body ages, but the mind and feelings do not. Dying is not easy. The psychic state of a person facing death is often terrible, filled with fear and the inner pain of existential questions. Therefore, one should stay with the dying as long as possible so they do not feel alone. We theoretically know the body is mortal, like a change of clothes, yet this is hard to accept. No one can ultimately help, not even God if asked. We can only pray for a gentle passage from material consciousness, as smooth as falling asleep or entering a dream. The sincere wish is to leave this world while chanting the divine name. "O Lord, what will be with me? How will it be with me?" "O Lord Kṛṣṇa, you play a sweet melody of your flute, and that I leave this world while chanting your sweet name." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sustainability is the capacity for something to be long-lasting and self-supporting. Modern technology often lacks sustainability, designed for obsolescence to drive endless economic consumption. This creates a "throw-away society" that destroys the environment. Yet, some technological concepts, like telephony, are sustainable in their enduring purpose. True sustainability is found in nature, which maintains itself. The aim is a sustainable humanity, achieving harmony in body, mind, and soul. Spiritual practice requires similar sustainability, avoiding constant change and comparison. Mixing thoughts and desires through comparison weakens spiritual focus and devalues what one already possesses. "Modern technology is not sustainable. This kind of technology has made humans, in a sense, ill." "If you want to protect your spirituality and protect your path, then do not try too many things and do not read too many things that will confuse you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mind is purified through constant remembrance of the Guru, which burns negative karma. Whether the devotee thinks of the Guru or the Guru thinks of the devotee, the result is the same: impurities are cleared. This requires closing the inner distance. Karmic processes manifest as the constant flux of desires and aversions within the inner instrument. To cleanse this, observe these fluctuations and engage in mantra practice. A mantra satisfies the hungry mind, which seeks lasting joy beyond temporary things, and liberates it from troublesome attachments. Attachment is the cage that binds the mighty human, making the mind difficult to control. "If you are a hundred meters far from me, then I am also a hundred meters far from you." "Man means mind, and tra means satisfaction—trapti, mental trapti." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mind creates the world of duality, and its attachments are the greatest obstacle to spiritual realization. Ved Vyāsa's son, Śukadeva Muni, possessed a consciousness free from duality. While passing a lake, bathing ladies felt no disturbance, seeing only Brahman in him. When Ved Vyāsa approached, they covered themselves. He questioned them, and they explained that he, though wise, still perceived the duality of male and female. This illustrates that our own thinking disturbs us. We generate feelings—love or hate—based on our mental constructs. This thinking mind has destroyed many yogis and saints, causing them to abandon their practice. Māyā seduces like a pleasing bullet or a Dracula bite, initially painful but then irresistibly addictive. "In the consciousness of Śukadeva Muni, there is no duality of male and female; he sees in everyone the Brahman." "How you think like that, you create the world. It is our mind which disturbs us." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

The Guru's glance, whether kind or angry, bestows grace that burns the disciple's karma. Eklavya, refused formal instruction, learned through devotion to a statue, receiving knowledge by grace. The Guru later tested his surrender by asking for his thumb, which Eklavya gave without hesitation. This symbolizes surrendering all attainment to the master. His immortality stems from this dedication, not his skill. Such confidence and surrender are needed in all relationships to build a strong society. Correct mistakes without hesitation. "If a single kind look from the Gurudev falls upon you, you become so holy that millions will salute and adore you." "Whether the master thinks of the disciple or the disciple thinks of the master, in both ways the paper—the karma of the disciple—will be burned." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

Prayer is a universal necessity for human survival and spiritual purification. All holy incarnations and saints across the world engage in prayer, which sustains the world. Prayer transforms a person and purifies the inner instrument—the mind, intellect, consciousness, and ego. Daily prayer keeps this inner instrument clean, leading to pure thoughts and actions. Even animals are said to sing God's name, so humans must pray or be worse. The specific religion or language does not matter; prayer must come from the heart, not the intellect, as heart-centered messages create unity while intellect-centered ones lead to conflict. One must make time for prayer regardless of busyness, as we would not want God to have no time for us. Prayer can be done during any activity, though a peaceful moment is ideal. It is the source of strength, protection, and liberation, with the mantra being its essence. The highest principle is non-violence and compassion toward all creatures. God is omnipresent, in every atom, which presents a dilemma for understanding. "Prayer comes first. Every religion has prayers, and prayer can be in any language, but it must come from the heart, not merely from the intellect, for the heart is paramount." "Therefore, ahiṃsā paramo dharma—the highest religion, the highest principle, is ahiṃsā, non-violence." Filming location: Umag, Croatia

True poverty is not a lack of material wealth, but a profound absence of inner peace. The nations considered rich and mighty are, in reality, the poorest because they live in constant fear. Their citizens cannot sleep soundly, attend public gatherings, or even travel by bus or visit large markets without anxiety. This pervasive state of insecurity defines their true condition. This fear exists because we create the divisions that lead to it. The foundational problem is a spiritual and societal separation. The external manifestations of fear are symptoms of this internal poverty. The claim of wealth is an illusion when the basic human need for safety and peace is unmet. The material abundance cannot compensate for this fundamental lack. The child waits, signifying not your ruler, but another. "Because we make the difference." "The child waits. It means not your king, someone." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

The spiritual climate requires guidance, especially for earnest seekers. People here are enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to their country and to world peace. Many young individuals are searching for something more. Through these teachings, they have gained some understanding. The wish is for all to have a very happy life. For this country, a future of prosperous and harmonious prosperity is desired. The impressions are deeply positive and pleasant. "people here are enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to their country, to world peace" "I wish them all a very happy life, and for this country, I wish a bright future" Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia

We sit in comfort while millions suffer in fear, hunger, and uncertainty. This suffering is created by humans alone. As individuals, we lack the power to stop it directly. Our recourse is prayer, trusting that divine intervention will eventually respond. "Perhaps our world still lacks that power, that we can say, 'Stop, finished,' and it will be stopped." "But sooner or later, God will hear our prayer." Filming location: Australia

We must address the suffering we witness in the world. I saw a news report of a family in conflict, forced from their home at gunpoint. The children's innocence is destroyed. Countless people are searching amidst ruin. We discuss lofty concepts like peace, but our current reality is like a caged tiger, rendered powerless. We must pray and help in every possible way—politically, socially, emotionally. We dedicate this time to the suffering. We must hate the destructive actions, not the people who are God's creatures. Let this prayer strengthen our will to act. "Mahātmā Gāndhī said, 'We don't hate the person, we hate the actions.'" "Jesus said also on the cross, 'Holy Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'" Filming location: Australia

We must educate people spiritually with grace, avoiding narrow-mindedness that declares only one religion or tradition is valid. Such narrow thinking trains fanatics, from which terrorism emerges. We uphold that the entire world is one family under one God. Just as people enjoy different fruits, people pray to different divine forms. This diversity is beautiful. True spirituality means respecting everyone's path and supporting their journey. That is yoga and true freedom. "Such an approach trains people to become fanatics, and from that fanaticism, terrorism emerges." "Sanātana Dharma means to respect everyone's path and to give them the opportunity, to give them support to progress along their own journey." Filming location: Australia

Peace is the birthright of our planet. Greenpeace operates on the principles of bearing witness and non-violent direct action, rooted in Quaker and Indian ahiṃsā traditions. We confront major threats like climate change, deforestation, and toxic pollution. Our work began opposing nuclear war, and we maintain that peace and environmental integrity are inseparable. Historical memory holds images of war's suffering, not glory, because our souls reject it as uncivilized. Environmental destruction is now a weapon of war, as seen with oil spills and burning wells. Human suffering and planetary contamination are intertwined; our survival depends on our guardianship of the environment. Nations now hold the power to threaten all life, a power they should not possess. Australia must examine its stance: is it for peace while attacking others? We must demonstrate commitment through defense, not attack, and lead in strengthening the UN for peace, not war management. Greenpeace calls for moral leadership: withdraw from war and negotiate for peace and disarmament. We remain true to our principles as protectors of planetary peace. "Peace is also the birthright of this planet." "Destruction of one is destruction of the other." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Authentic dialogue is the essential path to peace in a world of conflict and division. We gather to reflect on peace while war causes global anxiety. We must ask if responding to threats with violence repeats history's mistakes. The survival of humanity is at stake. Our role is to unite, pray, and encourage leaders to seek peace through negotiation. I fear many leaders misunderstand true dialogue. Authentic dialogue requires clarity from the heart, speaking truth to invite truthful response. It requires meekness, which is peaceful, patient, and generous, purging prejudice. It requires trust, built through genuine relationships seeking the common good. It requires prudence, adapting to understand other cultures and sensitivities. We must plead for this authentic dialogue between nations. We must move hearts, not just satisfy reason, to achieve peace. "Dialogue marked by meekness 'is not proud, it is not bitter, it is not offensive... It is patient. It is generous.'" "if you want something really important to be done, you must not merely satisfy the reason, you must move the heart also." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

A legacy of peace requires personal change and committed action. We must be peaceful people to create a peaceful world. Hunger, oppression, and unmet rights leave no room for peace. The principle is to think globally but act locally, committing first to oneself, then to others, and finally to the world. Practical steps include showing compassion, focusing on positives, and practicing forgiveness without blame. Peace demands active giving and hard work; it does not arrive easily or result from war. Young people envision a future where war is not an option and commit to carrying this legacy forward. Peace must reside in our hearts and minds before we can think, feel, and act upon it. "Everyone thinks about changing the world, but no one thinks about changing themselves." "Peace is only in our hands if it is in our hearts and minds." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

We stand at a precipice, tasked with choosing peace over violence through faith and reason. We entered this millennium hopeful for unity but now face widespread violence and exhausted hope. The choice to avoid the plunge belongs to all who desire to move toward wisdom. Countless people suffer from poverty, chaos, and intolerance, making the task daunting. Our goal must be active nonviolence, which is deliberate action for an enriched future, not inaction. Faith connects and builds, offering strength beyond violence. There is a natural aversion in us to harming one another and depriving each other of enhanced lives. We must embrace this human inclination to improve and unite, as civilization is based on preservation and creation. We literally cannot live without peace and understanding. Redirecting energy from destruction to creation is essential. The time for action is urgent, and we must give each other the power to strive for peace, leaving a legacy for others to continue. "To strive for nonviolence is to strive for control and reason, to act deliberately and with the intent to secure an enriched future." "We literally cannot live without a restful world, without peace, without understanding between the components of our own common human race." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

We live in a time when speaking of beauty implies silence about horror, yet we must speak. We consume while knowing it deprives others, creating a moral contradiction we live within. Our shared spiritual identity is questioned when our actions create conflict, not peace. We ask why there is no peace, for only the soul's questioning opens that door. The elder in the parable shouts not to change the city, but to prevent the city from changing him. We plant fruit trees for a future we may not see, refusing to leave a barren world. We march in hope toward a world of justice, peace, sharing, and love, committed to survival for those who come after. "What kind of times are they when a talk about trees is almost a crime, because it implies silence about so many horrors?" "when I cannot change the city, I never want the city to change me." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Human conflict arises from a disbalance with nature and a lack of tolerance. War stems from human selfishness and ego, not from animal nature. Humans have created this disbalance by killing billions of innocent creatures, violating the principle of non-violence. This action creates a karmic reaction, destroying nature. Every culture is good, but we must concentrate on the essential culture of agriculture. When we destroy nature, we destroy our own sustenance. Intolerance manifests when religions or cultures reject others, like opposing yoga in schools or excluding people for their dress. This duality of rejecting others based on belief or appearance creates conflict. We must embrace all cultures and religions without condition, fostering love and understanding instead of missionary work that creates subconscious conflict. Protecting nature and all creatures removes the duality of greed and caste, bringing balance. Yoga is an ancient path of love and non-violence, older than any religion, teaching us to hate harmful actions, not the person. "Come as you are. It does not matter who you are: Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, believer or non-believer." "Ahiṃsā paramodharma—the highest principle is non-violence." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Gandhi's principles of truth and non-violence remain a guiding light for peace. His methods, rooted in refusing to cooperate with injustice through civil disobedience, overcame an empire with moral might alone. His appeal is universal; as Martin Luther King noted, we ignore him at our own risk. In a world of intolerance and weapons, his ideals of compassion and tolerance shine. Compassion helps the downtrodden regain self-respect, while intolerance is a violence that obstructs democracy. Truth was God to him, and non-violence the active means to realize it, involving winning over opponents through suffering. He championed fearlessness as spiritual prerequisite, where fear negates religion, seeing all faiths as one in essence. Happiness comes from quiet duty and giving, not receiving. He envisioned a society without tears, where the poor are paramount. He lived his messages, as shown when he waited to stop eating sweets himself before advising a child against it. He warned against seven social sins, like politics without principle, which remain valid. His life is an enduring lesson. "I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill." "Truth was God, and non-violence was the means of realising Him." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Peace is a people's movement built on shared stories and principled leadership, not merely the absence of conflict. My grandmother taught me the need for identity and belonging. Once, I delivered a speech to a single man in a hall, who then became the speaker himself. This illustrates that peace requires turning the room around so everyone has a stage. Peace is a feeling of complete emancipation and building a new order without pursuing destruction. Since WWII, millions have died in conflicts often justified as for the common good, but we must be suspicious these instead advance one group's tyranny over another. We have not learned history's lessons to end aggression and oppression. Reconstruction, as in post-apartheid South Africa, shows necessity mothers invention; freedom is the recognition of necessity. Peace must be constructed properly through reconciliation where all sides negotiate a common outcome. A common effort is required because danger for one is danger for all. Peace is difficult to organize, but if not organized, it will be lost. It must be more than a relation between nations; it must be a fundamental spiritual condition. "Peace ultimately is a people's movement." "Peace is sometimes regarded as merely an absence of conflict, but I believe it is much more." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

We stand at a critical time in history when humanity must choose its future. The choice is between forming a global partnership to care for Earth or risking destruction. Every person carries two truths: "You are only dust and ashes" and "For you alone, the whole world has been created." We must balance humility and responsibility to become co-partners in creation. Our task is to retrieve the scattered divine light through deeds of justice, kindness, and compassion. Millions of deprived children look to us; we must decide whether to open or close the door. War against want must strengthen our resolve. A practical proposal is for the relatively wealthy billion people and their countries to give an extra one-thousandth of income or GNP yearly to meet universal goals by 2015. Personal encounters, like with an angry Palestinian woman, teach that we must walk together despite pain. The struggle is often between right and right. We must hold hands to overcome hatred. We are in a day of opportunity. A human being cannot live one moment without hope. Future generations will look back at our actions now. "For you alone, the whole world has been created." "You cannot give a hand to someone with a clenched fist." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

The United Nations Charter established that ethical principles and multilateral negotiations must govern international affairs, linking peace to human rights and social justice. For most of human history, ethics were considered irrelevant between nations. The Charter rejected this view. Environmental protection became part of this global security agenda only decades later. The Earth Charter now articulates the shared values needed for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world. Peace is not the absence of war but the outcome of right relationships with all life. Lasting global security requires investing in justice and sustainability, not weaponry. "Peace is the wholeness created by right relationships with oneself, other persons, other cultures, other life, earth and the larger whole of which all are a part." "Global security will not be achieved through the barrel of a gun, but through a reorientation of our value systems, a commitment to ethics in decision making and international affairs." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Islam is uncompromisingly a religion of peace and mercy. The word ‘Islām’ is derived from the root meaning ‘peace’. Its essence is peaceful submission to God, whose name is Peace. The standard greeting means ‘may peace be upon you’. Daily prayers conclude with peace. The night the Qur’ān was revealed is the Night of Peace, said to be better than a thousand months. Killing one innocent is like killing all humanity. The eternal paradise is called the House of Peace. God commands Muslims to incline toward peace when others do. "Wa in janahū li s-salmi fa jnah lahā" (If they incline to peace, you also incline to it). "He who has killed one innocent person is as if he has killed all of humanity." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

A call to peace is needed in a fearful world facing terrorism, war, and prejudice. We confront global challenges that seem overwhelming, eroding community and hope. Reactions to fear have included security measures threatening civil rights and a rise in race hatred. The question arises: what difference can one make? The encyclical "Pacem in Terris," addressed to all people of goodwill, remains relevant. It calls for peace founded on truth, justice, charity, and freedom, beyond just structures. We must think globally and act locally, transforming overwhelming challenges into personal commitment. Peace begins with individuals and gestures in our daily lives, influencing the wider world. War is not inevitable but a defeat for humanity. Peaceful protests demonstrate hope for alternatives, sending a message to political leaders. Ultimately, peace is about people and our relationship with the vulnerable. "In the end, peace is not essentially about structures, but about people." "Whenever you are in doubt... Recall the face of the poorest and weakest man... and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Peace is built through local action in the face of global conflict. Conflict is part of the human condition; our response defines us. We must start with ourselves, in our communities. Global images of war can feel overwhelming, causing some to withdraw temporarily to reflect, not to abandon their principles. People continue to discuss and seek positive ways forward. Leadership often fails, with conviction sometimes leading to arrogance and wrong directions. Therefore, the global peace movement relies on local organizing. Small, collective actions form a powerful people's movement. Technology connects us globally, strengthening this effort. Courage is needed to begin, but action builds unity and strength. Simple acts—displaying a sign, joining a group, sharing a meal, or donating—set examples. Individual actions collectively create significant change. "Little actions set examples and together grow to be big actions. Never underestimate the power of individual action." "When they came for the communists, I wasn't a communist, so I did nothing... So when they came for me, there was nobody left." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Peace arises from inner harmony, which is humanity's fundamental struggle. All creation exists in harmony except humans, who live in internal disharmony and project it onto the world. Yet humans can reach the highest peace. This is the true inner struggle: to subdue the ego and realize the essential self. Without this victory, one cannot find peace, and the world pays the price. Lasting peace requires being stripped of ego and existing as the true self in divine presence. God is Peace; to be in His presence is to be at peace. Modern civilization has forgotten God. Religions must guide people to transcend the ego and realize God-consciousness and the unity of all existence. However, humans have distorted religions, making them fail. This stems from a lack of God-consciousness. In reality, behind all forms is one religion: the religion of God. One must move from self-consciousness to God-consciousness to see this Truth. Therefore, seeking peace with others without first achieving inner peace is a fallacy. The world is full of people talking of concepts without living them. We must become the change we wish to see. The moment has come to demand that religions guide us to the unity of God. In oneness, we unite. "Without purifying the ego and achieving a victorious struggle against our own demons, one cannot find peace, and communities and the world inevitably pay a high price." "If God is peace, how can we live in peace while forgetting God?" Filming location: Sydney, Australia

The world faces a crisis of environmental loss, failed reason, and collapsing human dignity. The fundamental right is to a life of meaning, exercised without harming others. This ethical basis governs civilization and enables sustainable development. Celebrations or religious practices become militant when they ignore others' rights to peace, leading to confrontation. True respect, beyond tolerance, fosters amity. Intolerance now extends to races, ideologies, and economic systems, dividing humanity into groups that subordinate individual rights to a confrontational group identity. This violates the core principle. Great leaders demonstrated that humanity is indivisible; narrow interests never yield worthy results. We share a fragile planetary spaceship with limited resources. Damage to one part affects all, as there is no escape. Therefore, concern for our own rights must extend to everyone's rights everywhere to preserve our heritage for future generations. "The exercise of one's human rights must at all times be informed and circumscribed by respect for the rights of others." "We must realize we cannot escape being affected by the sickness of any one of us, no matter how well-insulated our figurative spacesuit is." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

The origin of permaculture stems from a realization that conventional systems are unsustainable. Around 1972, a report revealed an impending collision of food, population, and energy. Teaching at a university, it became clear the curriculum was misguided. A call for change was met with agreement but no action. This dissatisfaction led to a personal divestment in 1974, giving away all possessions as a symbolic death to escape old systems. The revelation followed that education was passive. A principle stating "maturity will exploit immaturity" was converted into an active directive, like mulching trees with grasses. By 1974, a complete design for sustainable human settlements was developed. The subsequent path involved traveling without resources, upheld by strict personal ethics and a rejection of formal followership. "Look, we're going the wrong way. We're teaching the wrong things, and we'd better stop and rethink it." "Maturity will exploit immaturity." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Our fractured world demands we rebuild relationships and peace from a place of shared spiritual and collective action. We acknowledge our shared place only through genuine connection with Indigenous peoples. Our relationships lack meaning without this context. Even simple family interactions require a foundation of love to avoid conflict. Today, our individual and collective worlds are fractured, and our sense of centeredness is lost. Some invoke the same God for opposing causes, revealing deep divisions. Our political order is now uncertain, moving beyond the Cold War framework. We have entered an era where war is no longer treated as a last resort, and the UN's role is diminished. Our domestic politics exploit fear of the 'other,' selling us short. Compared to similar nations, our choices on peace and refugees differ starkly. The old vessel for international peace is shattered; we must shape a new one. This requires spiritual energy and collective action, finding hope even in dark places. "Peace can only be in our hands if it is realistically in our hearts and in our minds." "The pottery vase which used to hold international world peace has now been shattered and a new one is yet to be shaped and designed. That is a task which is our task." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Peace is an active inner and outer practice, not merely the absence of conflict. It begins within by freeing the mind from afflictions like greed and hatred, replacing them with love and compassion. Our intrinsic nature is kindness, but we easily become confused by desires for control, breeding tension and anger. Peace is a proactive calming of one's own aggression and showing compassion without blame. The world manifests according to our attitudes; changing our perception changes our external reality. We must emulate the peaceful, giving qualities of the natural elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space—with which we are constantly in touch. "Peace is not merely the absence of conflict. It is the active search for and implementation of ways to resolve conflict through dialogue and mutual respect." "The intrinsic nature of all living beings is kindness, peace, and goodness. But when we are unable to sustain this awareness, our mind becomes effortlessly afflicted." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Peace is a state we must first cultivate within the individual to achieve it in the world. We stand at a critical juncture, yet war has never brought peace. While the world has wealth and technology, it lacks peace. We must ask what peace truly is; it is not merely the absence of war. We often think of peace globally, overlooking its fundamental aspect: individual peace. Nations are made of individuals; without inner peace, world peace is impossible. Peace within a man leads to peace in the family, then society, the state, the nation, and finally the world. This pyramidal approach is the only way. We all know when we lose our peace, but we are too busy to introspect. Peace is our birthright, yet we live in strife. We lose peace through our own selfishness and desire, thinking only of satisfying ourselves and trampling others in our quest. "Only when there is peace within each man can there be peace within a family." "We lose our peace through our own selfishness and desire." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Peace requires a conscious decision for light over darkness. We originated from divine union, creating a world divided into masculine and feminine principles. Currently, masculine power dominates while the feminine is diminished. We must let the mother principle grow, allowing women to also hold power. Men often decide war, making women the victims. Therefore, men must develop their loving, feminine abilities, and women must cultivate more power to hold peace. Every moment demands a choice: conflict or light, darkness or peace. This decision shapes our thoughts and actions. World peace rests in our hands, mirroring the decisive action of the forum's founder. We must now choose the light. "Every moment, with your thoughts, with your actions, in every moment, you must be aware: where do I want to go?" "World peace is in your hands." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

We must be wise and discerning in our daily spiritual warfare. This battle is fought in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Our weapons often damage spirits and health. We must combat this with love—a smile, a touch, a word. Acknowledge those whose smile is gone, so they feel they matter. Restoring their smile becomes a jewel in their crown. By acting for peace, we contribute to keeping our homeland safe for all. You become the symbol of peace, love, and justice. Let us strengthen the People's Peace Force with more love. Our future generations will say we loved them unconditionally long before they arrived. "Father, send your Spirit to bless us, the Holy Spirit to bless us." "Our weapons damage our spirits and result in physical ill health. We must combat this spiritual warfare with love—a smile, a touch, a word." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Modern society suffers from a critical imbalance, neglecting the heart and soul for intellect and body. Our education system fails to create balanced individuals concerned with society, focusing only on body and intellect. Media and information technology further isolate individuals, breaking societal bonds. Visual media thrives on action from crime and war, captivating us to the point we lose our present and future. Without consciousness of our hearts, love cannot exist; intellect deals in hatred and arrogance, not affection. Children grow without witnessing love, seated before screens, missing guidance from an absent older generation. The career-focused education of women removes them from their traditional role as centers of familial love, creating competition instead of complementarity. We must look inward to our wisdom and hearts, not just intellectual exercises. "Our intellect can only talk about hatred; it can talk arrogance. It will never show love, affection, or respect." "If there is a woman, there is love; she can control any man, she has all the powers." Filming location: Sydney, Australia