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Śrī Śaṅkarācārya was a profound incarnation who restored the philosophy of non-dualism. He manifested with immense spiritual longing and mastery of scripture from childhood. A pivotal moment secured his mother's permission for renunciation. His incarnation occurred when dualistic thought challenged Vedic wisdom. He reestablished the essential truth of one reality behind all forms. He reformed the sannyāsa order, allowing renunciation upon genuine detachment regardless of age. He established four spiritual seats across the land and organized the monastic orders. His written works, like the Vivekacūḍāmaṇi, encapsulate deep wisdom. He is honored in the highest place as the head of the sannyāsa tradition. "Forms are different, but the reality is the same." "If one gets vairāgya and becomes an early sannyāsī, why not?" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Human life is a divine duty to fulfill one's dharma, guided by an ever-present God. Life is a divine opportunity to fulfill a karmic duty. God observes all thoughts and actions. Unfulfilled dharma brings suffering. Humans are protectors and instruments of cosmic love; giving and protecting realizes life's aim. Yoga begins with discipline; without it, there is no success. Knowledge without God's name or mercy is nonsense. Karma is crucial; we protect ourselves by doing good and avoiding harm. Life is a profound mystery we barely understand. Consciousness is like a peaceful lake; impure thoughts are stones disturbing its clarity. Control and purify your thoughts. Avoid selfishness and negative emotions. Surrender to God. The mind creates your world; it can be a great helper or obstacle on the yoga path. Do not stop the mind, but direct it toward God and your aims. "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ. Through the practice of yoga, you shall control the thoughts." "To be a protector means to be protected. To kill means you will be killed." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of ahiṃsā and the nature of the nirmohī ātmā are central. Ahiṃsā is non-violence in thought, speech, and action, meaning only love and positive thinking. It is the first principle in spiritual discipline. One must examine one's heart, mind, and words for any trace of violence. In a harmonious ashram, there is no fear, only love and support. Satsaṅg inspires the realization of the true Self. This Self is the ātmā, the invisible life force within the body that makes all function. It is nirmohī, without attachment or ignorance. This ātmā is divine and one with God. You are that. The purpose of incarnation is to serve and make others happy, for service is weighed as greater than liberation itself. The ātmā eventually leaves the aged body. Yogis provide practical nourishment for this realization. Aspirants come humbly for guidance, but one must check one's own thoughts and actions. "Ahiṃsā means not causing pain to anyone in any way." "That Ātmā is nirmohī. God is the nirmohī. So you are also that one." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

All spiritual knowledge originates from the ṛṣis. These seers declared every ethical principle and science, from astrology to the understanding of our multiple bodies. They were holy thinkers with indescribable abilities who existed throughout the world. Their universal message was love and kindness to all creatures, teaching that the Self within is the Supreme. To harm another is to harm yourself. The intricate creation, from a tiny ant to the human body, reveals a perfect Creator, the one Īśvara. This universal God is not a subject for religious conflict. People fight over land and dogma, ignoring the ṛṣis' teachings. This ignorance is the source of suffering. Those who follow these teachings become wise and liberated. We are mentally nourished by such great beings. "Ātmā sohi paramātmā. This Ātmā is the Self, the Supreme God." "Viśvaprāṇī, mērī ātmā he. All creatures in this world are myself, my ātmā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of a true seeker is to follow the master's wisdom without comparison. A genuine master possesses experiential knowledge and can articulate it to guide you. Do not assess a master by appearance, age, or tradition, for holy wisdom is limitless and for all. There are two kinds of people: the Gurumukhī and the Manmukhī. The Gurumukhī follows the master's words and is always happy. The Manmukhī is led by their uncontrolled mind, changing constantly, and is always unhappy. Your spiritual practice is not fruitful until you are Gurumukhī, meaning you are initiated and have a master. Yet, a true master does not compare or claim superiority, for such division creates trouble. A saint possesses samadṛṣṭi—equal vision—seeing the same divine light in all. Holiness is this inner quality, not external signs. Therefore, seek satsaṅg where there is no criticism, maintain your eternal connection to your master, and aim only to help all and realize the divine. "Gurumukhī sadā sukhī: the Gurumukhī is always happy." "Samadṛṣṭi. Equal vision. To see with samadṛṣṭi means to see that in everyone is the light of the same God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

This year's special saṅkalpa is to consciously purify the inner instrument through a specific kriyā. This practice is for advanced yogīs nearing samādhi, where a door closes, but it is beneficial for all. The kriyā has two points: do not think negative and do not speak negative for one week. This means observing the mind's reactions, the senses' reactions, and temperamental reactions like anger, hate, jealousy, greed, and complexes. These are termed precious qualities that must be kept locked in a treasure, not shown or given away. In contrast, divine qualities like understanding, humbleness, love, kindness, mercy, peace, joy, and happiness are like a flowing river; they can be shared without depletion. The two principles are simple: avoid negative thought and speech, especially toward others. An exception exists where using common sense to refuse something harmful makes a negative consideration positive. Practice this kriyā simply. "These are the divine qualities, and divine qualities no one can steal. We can open them; everyone can look in, or they can take as much as they like." "So, practice this kriyā very simply: do not think negative and do not speak negative." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Śraddhā, or confidence, is the essential foundation for spiritual practice and realization. Without śraddhā, all is lost. This confidence sustains practice and prevents the mind from becoming disturbed by anger and laziness. A practitioner's love for their practice must increase daily. A lack of confidence is the sole cause for delayed realization. A story illustrates this: a man was cured of illness by an extreme dose of an herb, which gave him unwavering faith. He later instructed others facing problems to take the same herb with absolute confidence. A farmer's wife obeyed to find a lost donkey, and through a coincidence, the donkey was discovered. A neglected queen obeyed to win her king's love, and through a separate chain of events, she succeeded. An army, following the instruction, created an illusion of great numbers and caused an enemy to retreat. The outcomes were attributed not to the herb's direct action, but to the power of śraddhā itself. "If śraddhā is lost, everything is lost." "Have confidence, and I wish you a good appetite." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Kevaliyā means "only one," the oneness realized when light merges into light within the heart. There are many ways to attain this. A disciple served his master for sixty years, performing simple tasks, expecting a special technique. One day, the master gave him a piece of bread as prasāda; eating it, he attained enlightenment. The blessing was contained in all those years of seva. Another devotee desired a son; his master gave him three laddus as prasāda, saying they were his three sons, and he received them. The master's words hold power. A man was told he would see God with his own eyes. He waited steadfastly, even as a crow attacked him, pleading only for his eyes to be spared. The crow transformed into Śrī Kṛṣṇa, healing him and blessing his faith. Enlightenment comes through grace, often when least expected, via many paths: seva, devotion, or unwavering faith. Our duty is to be present and accept what is given without denial. "Kevala rūpa milā ghaṭme, jota me jota milā e diyā." "Only kṛpā, mercy. And that mercy requires Śiva and a pure heart." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Rakṣābandhan is a festival for sisters and brothers, observed on the eighth full moon. A brother makes a vow to protect his sister, extending this respect to the entire feminine world. For those without a sibling, one can be chosen to form an adopted spiritual, karmic, and dharmic relationship. Sisters must send a rākhī thread to their brothers, who in turn should offer a gift. This gift can be a present, payment for travel, or an invitation. Even if a sister is elder and might traditionally give a gift, a brother still gives to her. This relationship is meant to be among the most honest. "Every man makes a saṅkalpa to protect and respect the entire feminine world." "Sisters have the right to ask the brother, and the brother has the right to give her something." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Compassion is the root of virtue; ego is the root of sin. When mercy is absent, the tree of spirituality falls. Even animals possess some mercy, acting only from necessity, while humans often act beyond it. The highest principle is non-violence, which is compassion in action. Do not abandon compassion while you live. All beings seek happiness, but find only disappointment in worldly pursuits. True joy is found only in God, our origin. Just as a stone returns to earth, our inner self seeks its source in God. Until we find this reality, we suffer from restlessness and dissatisfaction. Find satisfaction within through mercy and forgiveness. "Don't give up your mercy as long as you have life in your heart." "Only God is the ultimate truth and the joy, and the joy we are longing for is a part of God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The aim is the unbroken practice of Brahman and detachment. Brahmābhyāsa is the constant practice of knowing "I am Brahman," not the body. This requires vairāgya, an unbreakable detachment from all temporary things. Pure detachment is not neglecting the world but engaging with it selflessly. One must live creatively and do good for others, leaving a good remembrance. All events, even those seeming bad, serve a purpose aligned with a higher will. Practice and unwavering detachment control the mind's fluctuations. "Through the abhyāsa practice of vairāgya, you shall control your vṛttis nirodha." "Think good, be good, and do good; speak good and hear good; eat good, sleep good, and practice good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The five vṛttis, or mental modifications, are categorized as either afflicted (kliṣṭa) or non-afflicted (akliṣṭa). Correct knowledge (pramāṇa) arises from direct perception, inference, or scriptural testimony. Misconception (viparyaya) is incorrect perception, like mistaking a rope for a snake. Imagination (vikalpa) is conceptualization based on words without a real object. Sleep (nidrā) is a vṛtti where other cognitions are absent. Memory (smṛti) is the recollection of past experiences. Each vṛtti can be beneficial if it supports spiritual progress and dispassion, or harmful if it creates obstacles. The mind must be purified by analyzing thoughts before they manifest into action, thereby preventing the multiplication of negative karma. One must use discernment to cultivate good memories and wisely release burdensome ones. "If a vṛtti supports your dispassion, it is good. If it creates obstacles, it is not good." "By reducing or purifying the vṛttis, we protect ourselves from certain karmas." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The body is the temple of the soul, requiring care through balanced practices. Āsana and prāṇāyāma are psychosomatic exercises that calm the mind and improve self-knowledge. The temple needs nourishment, exercise, and fresh air. Exercises where the head is lower than the belly increase cerebral circulation, benefiting memory and senses. Bowing in prayer surrenders the ego and similarly enhances blood flow. This systematic movement allows the body to adapt without dizziness. Prāṇāyāma calms the nervous system and purifies the blood, aiding gland function. Daily life is hectic, so one must take time for proper practice. "Through prayers, you feel relaxed, calm, secure, fresh, love, and confidence." "Prāṇāyāma calms your nervous system, improves memory, and purifies our blood." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Consciousness calls the mind to abandon stubbornness and discover the inner Self. The conscious principle within instructs the wandering mind to cease its laziness and external pursuits. True happiness is not found in the changing world but within, by turning inward. One should always seek the Master's presence to remove doubts, mentally connecting beyond physical distance. The body is a case of five elements housing the true Self, the divine swan. Worldly attachments, including family, cannot grant Self-knowledge and instead deepen worldly bondage. Forgetting God for material gain or greed leads to suffering and falsehood. Awaken from ignorance to realize the endless, formless reality already within you. "Give up your haṭha (stubborn self-will). Come with me, and I will show you the secret of the Ātmā." "O my mind, give up the haṭha and come with me. I will show you the Ātmā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Memory and its impressions, or vṛttis, shape our spiritual path. When a memory arises, it creates a vṛtti. If it supports your practice, it is a positive akliṣṭa vṛtti. If it disturbs your faith, it is a negative kliṣṭa vṛtti that must be purified through positive thinking and forgiveness. The value of a memory can change over time; fleeting joy often brings less lasting happiness than sorrow. We possess great wisdom but have problems because we fail to apply this wisdom to our own feelings. We easily advise others wisely but do not use that same counsel for ourselves. Applying your own wisdom would master most problems. Problems intensify through comparison and blame. Comparing yourself to others breeds dissatisfaction. Never blame others; instead, take responsibility, as your presence is part of any event's cause. We are here to master ourselves, learn acceptance, and purify our vṛttis with applied wisdom. "If you were to use your own wisdom, be assured you would have very, very few problems." "Never blame anyone. It is you who is to be blamed." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The third mental modification is vikalpa, a concept formed from words and sounds that refers to an empty reality. Words are formless sound. The mind then creates a form based on its conditioning. Hearing "you are beautiful" or "you are stupid" triggers a mental construct of beauty or stupidity from memory, causing immediate happiness or anger. This is vikalpa, a thought-wave with no concrete object, built solely upon words. A distant sound triggers the mind to speculate on its source, which is also vikalpa. This modification can be supportive or disturbing. The spiritual path requires developing inner senses beyond the intellect. These subtle faculties are damaged by negative thoughts. Attainment is possible through austerity, which is the capacity to endure, through self-study, and through selfless service. Helping those we have no relation to is a profound practice. "that which is realized through words and sound, that thing is śūnya, empty." "Wait till I come." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Studying nourishment means understanding its entire journey from growth to consumption, respecting it as life itself. Food is Annapūrṇā, a complete divine nourishment and a motherly power that sustains us. The soul's cycle, as described, returns to earth through rain, entering vegetation and seeds, thus food carries life. We seek food as a child seeks its mother, so wasting it is a sin, especially grains like bread which symbolize life and luck. Salt represents the essence of the earth, our source. Know your limits to avoid waste, as eyes often demand more than the stomach can hold. Study your water—we pollute pure water and discard it, harming the earth. Rapid pollution has made clean water scarce and expensive, portending a crisis. Study all nourishment: solid food, liquid water, and the subtle energy of air, prāṇa. "To throw away bread is a sin. Why bread? Because bread is made from grains. Bread means luck, happiness, completeness, a divine symbol of life; bread is life." "Study your food, study your nourishment—your liquid water nourishment, solid nourishment, and the fine energy nourishment." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is the discipline of controlling the mind's restless thoughts. Without this control, one becomes identified with these thoughts and suffers. Misunderstandings arise from our mental projections, not from reality. A simple word of thanks in a foreign language was mistaken for an insult, causing unnecessary distress. A couple lived in silent suffering for decades over a misinterpreted act of kindness at breakfast. Each believed the other was selfish, when both were acting from love. They never spoke to clarify, allowing one thought to create fifty years of pain. We suffer because we do not know the reality of a situation, only our thinking about it. When you control all thoughts, the seer abides in his own true nature. Otherwise, you become identified with your thoughts. "One thought with a misunderstanding—53 years they were suffering. Why? Because they did not speak openly to each other." "We are fighting and suffering, and we are afraid because we have fear of losing something. But our ignorance is this: nothing belongs to us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Vairāgya is a profound longing for the divine, akin to a homesick yearning for God. This longing is a singular, all-consuming desire where nothing else matters. A story illustrates this: a man rescues a calf, and his wife raises it, feeding it tortillas. The ox, later taken far away, becomes deeply homesick for her and those tortillas. It dreams of home and hears her calling. Despite comforts elsewhere, it embarks on a perilous journey home, escaping predators and temporary shelters. The ox perseveres, driven solely by that longing, until it finally returns to her kitchen window. This is like the soul's longing for God. The path is difficult, with temptations as dangerous distractions, but one must not give up. That unwavering desire is vairāgya, and it will ultimately lead to union. "It was so homesick, so unhappy, that it could not eat; it only wanted to come home." "Temptations are the cause of distractions. Those temptations are the greatest obstacles." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Your discrimination is a mighty elephant, unmoved by external influence. Brainwashing does not exist for one who knows reality. You must respect the multiplicity within unity, like the many limbs of one body. You exist as a physical being and cannot neglect it, just as the universe is maintained by many forces. You must become aware of all to maintain harmony. The Purāṇas can be misunderstood; everyone describes God differently, like an elephant. A story tells of men selling an elephant. A man examined it, claiming to find a mistake, and was paid to stay silent. He finally confessed his confusion: he could not tell its front from its back. The sellers took his money and gave a trivial answer: the side it walks toward is the front. This illustrates our confusion about God. We ask which religious path to take, but you will not understand God that way. God is different. Understand through your mind and discrimination. Train the mind to have knowledge, choice, and argument. "Your discrimination, your Viveka, is like a mighty elephant in its decisions. No one can move you." "God is like an elephant; everyone has a different explanation." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Today is the Mahāsamādhi day of Śrī Devapurījī, a veritable embodiment of Śiva. He left his body over fifty years ago in a state of Brahmamūrti, having instructed villagers beforehand. His divine love is illustrated in the relationship between Śiva and Viṣṇu, where love loves itself; without this, worldly joy brings sorrow. His miracles and presence remain potent. A paṇḍit once recounted how Devapurījī restored his hair instantly with a touch. His words were always true blessings, even when seemingly harsh, as when he told a man he would remarry because his wife would die in three days—which occurred. Rain would not fall near him, diverted around his presence. His power fulfills wishes for those with devotion. He exists in the universe and in the hearts of devotees. "Where there is no love, what can you call joy? The joy of mere joys brings more sorrow than the joys themselves." "Simply put: whatever he said came true." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The life of a sannyāsa is the highest initiation, a divine life of walking constantly in fire. The orange cloth signifies this fire, which burns those who do not follow its principles but liberates those who do. The first principle is to have no attachment and to hate no one, remaining neutral. One must love others without attachment, creating distance if attachment forms. Tradition dictates that sannyāsīs should not stay in one place for more than three days outside an āshram, renouncing their family to accept the world as family. "Love them but without attachment." "sannyāsīs should not stay in one place for more than three days, except in an āshram." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The practice of donation and prasāda in āshrams is a spiritual act of sharing and karmic purification. Satsaṅg is often sponsored by devotees for special occasions or as a meritorious deed, financing meals or gatherings where prasāda is distributed. This sharing is a way to spread joy and alleviate personal karma. A story illustrates the importance of honest handling of donations. A man with leprosy was advised by a sādhu to donate ghee for a full moon satsaṅg. A shopkeeper provided the ghee freely. The kitchen in-charge stole the ghee for himself, substituting cheap oil for the communal prasāda. When the ghee was consumed, the leper was healed, but the cook broke out in severe pimples, bearing the collective karma meant for the thousands of attendees. The lesson is that donations given with intention must be used honestly for the designated purpose, as the karma of the gift transfers accordingly. Every donation given selflessly returns to the giver. Prasāda, a blessing, should be received with respect and can be any shared item, but true donation is giving without personal obligation, in the name of the divine. "Where there is a blessing, it is pure. So prasāda should be received with deep love, deep respect." "That is what is called to donate, to dedicate." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Thoughts must flow like water to remain clear and bring wisdom. Civilized beings develop thinking from childhood. Acting without thinking creates problems. Train thinking to be sharp and clear, finding what is right. Do not mix too many thoughts, as this creates stress. Sleep regenerates the brain. The mind is a process carrying impressions from the senses to the subconscious, where desires form as vāsanās. The intellect then formulates these for action. Thinking is often selfish and narrow, like a frog in a small pond believing it is the entire world. Modern technology widens consciousness, introducing new thoughts daily. One cannot and should not stop the mind, but should order thoughts through wisdom and meditation. If mistakes are made, seek forgiveness. The mind is a powerful instrument for creating peace or war, beauty or ugliness. Use it well by thinking positively and universally. "Water must flow to remain clear. Similarly, thoughts should flow to remain clear." "Narrow thinking is the biggest problem in the world. 'My pond is the best and biggest,' because you have not seen another." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human mind is mighty, and mastering it is the essential spiritual work. A king asked a yogi why he, possessing everything, felt compelled to attend. The yogi revealed the king was a slave to his own mind. One cannot flee the mind, the source of all suffering; one must master it. This mastery is not achieved by force or by stopping the mind, which is impossible. It is achieved through patient, friendly observation, like training a wild horse. You follow the mind without disturbance, gaining its confidence through non-reactive awareness. This process directs the mind's flow rather than blocking it. Ultimately, this work requires personal effort guided by grace. "You are coming to me because you are the slave of my slave." "Our mind is like a wild horse. If you try to catch it with force, it will damage you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The core human fear is a lack of self-confidence and trust in divine provision, which creates slavery to external systems. Many live without knowing their purpose, guided only by the need to work and earn, which breeds a deep fear of existence and loss. This dependence makes one a slave to any employer or system. True prosperity comes from independence and self-created work. The fundamental fear stems from not trusting destiny, karma, or God. All creatures are fed; no one sleeps hungry. You are a developed being, so why worry? Trust must be real trust. A story illustrates this: a man refuses to retrieve found treasure, insisting providence will deliver it to his home. Thieves hear this, find the spot, but discover only pots of snakes and scorpions, which they then drop into the man's hut. The lesson is that what is in your destiny cannot be taken and will find you. Do not fear for your existence. This does not mean you should not work; you should work according to your ability. But understand that God provides. "He who gave us the beak will also give the food." "What is in your destiny will come to you; do not worry." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Patañjali provides four essential questions for understanding and overcoming suffering. First, concretely identify the exact form of your suffering. Second, determine its origin and cause. Third, find the way to constantly overcome it. Fourth, learn the techniques to always solve such problems. This analysis involves three elements: your awakened consciousness (chetanatva), your real Self (ātmā), and your soul (puruṣa or jīva). The key inquiry is which of these three is actually influenced by suffering, for their inherent nature is happiness itself. Since happiness and unhappiness do not mix, we must discover where trouble sticks in our consciousness. Our nature is to be happy, which is why we seek to be free from suffering. This understanding comes through practice and meditation. "What is the real form of your troubles, difficulties, or suffering? This is what you should renounce or become free from." "Within you, who feels that you have fear? That is very hard to analyze. We can do that only through our practice and meditation." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The foundations of a yogic life are Ācāra, Vicāra, Āhāra, and Vihāra. Ācāra is your conduct and ethical actions. Vicāra is your thinking, for you become what you think; the world is created from the mind. Learning can make the mind more flexible and weaker, easily influenced by others. Āhāra is light, sattvic eating. Vihāra is your environment, which profoundly shapes life. Establish these foundations first; only then proceed to concentration and meditation. "You become what you think. You speak what you think, and events unfold as you speak." "The whole world is created out of the mind." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Our perception shapes our reality, like wearing colored glasses. How we see the world depends on our inner state. Creatures are adapted to their specific environments; moving them causes suffering. Modern transportation led to importing a European cow to a dry Indian desert. Used to green meadows, the cow refused the dry local grass, starving and giving little milk. A veterinary doctor found her healthy but unable to eat. A visiting yogi, learning of her origin, suggested a solution: put green glasses on her eyes. They did, and she began to eat heartily. This illustrates a psychological treatment. We often see only what we want to see, changing our inner lenses. This makes defining reality difficult. Even normal perception can falter under stress, like in micro-sleep. Therefore, life is a play of consciousness, which we must master with intellect and healthy thinking. "Put green glasses on her eyes. And she began to eat, eating and eating and eating—psychologically." "We sometimes see the world differently. We can see only how we want to see." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A complete technique of yoga begins with harmonizing foundational habits. One must first correct conduct, thinking, and environment. Diet profoundly influences body, mind, and consciousness. The physical practice starts with postures, emphasizing slow movement and counter-positions. Breath control is a primary technique for eliminating stress and calming the nervous system. Gestures and energy locks further direct inner vitality. These practices prepare one for mental exercises like relaxation and concentration. "Food has a very, very big influence on our body, mind, and consciousness." "The yogī says that breathing is more important than nourishment." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The burning desire is to see the formless God with physical eyes. He is endless and everlasting, yet imperceptible to our senses. Only pure souls and knowers of the Supreme meditate on Him. We lack that knowledge, which takes a long time to attain. Yet, the desire persists. We resolve to perform spiritual practice relentlessly until God must appear. The scriptures describe Him through negation, as the source from whom all beings manifest. We want to see that One. "Endless, everlasting, and formless, but for us, it's nothing." "We will not give up! God has to give up!" Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Yoga requires lifelong, systematic practice, not merely performing postures. Neglecting practice is neglecting the body, leading to preventable issues. Knowledge alone is insufficient; theory must become physical action. Master all foundational practices under guidance first. Then, design an individual program based on personal time and capacity, applying logic to general book instructions. "To perform the posture and to practice are two different things. Performing postures is only learning how to do them. Practice is mastering them and doing them lifelong." "All knowledge and all talking is theory. Information is good, very good, but still not enough. We have to put it into practice." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Satsaṅg is the supreme path for understanding life, achieving happiness, and attaining freedom from karma and suffering. Every being desires happiness, but we must inquire: who within us feels this desire? That seeker is our true Self, our essence, which is a part of God, whose nature is happiness itself. We often search for this Self externally, but it cannot be found that way. To understand God and the Self, one must engage with Satsaṅg and the Dharmaśāstras, the scriptures describing truth and duty. Our yoga practice is a union aimed at connecting the individual self with the Cosmic Self. The human mind is complicated and has lost touch with reality, but truth ends all arguments. God incarnates by free will, yet according to cosmic law, even divine incarnations must accept the conditions and sufferings of physical form, including the consequences of purposeful actions. "If the Self is searching for the Self somewhere outside, it will never find it anywhere." "God means happiness; the quality, nature, or principle of God is happiness." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The battlefield reveals the inescapable fruit of past actions. A revered elder, who lived a spotless life, lies pierced by arrows. He questions his suffering, having never harmed others. The divine vision reveals a forgotten past life where he inflicted identical torment upon creatures. The arrows of that ancient hunt have returned to him. We never know which dormant karma will suddenly bear fruit. The seeds of anger and jealousy lie within our own consciousness, awaiting conditions to sprout. Through self-inquiry and the fire of yoga, one can burn these seeds. Master yourself; do not think or speak negatively. "Lord, can you tell me why I must suffer now?" "I give you divine eyes. Look at the 104th life." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Human life is for self-realization and protecting creation, not destruction. A part of the universal One is within you; realize this. Time is the most precious commodity; it passes relentlessly and waits for no one. You cannot buy or stop it. Utilize it wisely for spiritual progress, or you will return empty. At death, you take nothing material—only your karma and destiny. You came alone and will depart alone. Therefore, understand why you came and where you are going. Fulfill your social duties with harmony and love while using this life for spiritual achievement. Make a resolve to abandon negativity, jealousy, anger, greed, and intoxicants. Become a pure vegetarian. Cultivate your human qualities. The immortal soul and ocean of bliss are within you; transcend the ego to live divinely. Concentrate on your spiritual aim above all else. "Humans are born to attain self-realization and God-realization. There is God, there is a universal One, and a part of Him is within you." "Utilize this beautiful human life for the achievement of your realization while fulfilling your social dharma duties." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Guru Pūrṇimā is the divine dawn, the first spiritual festival marking the illumination of consciousness. Ancient wisdom declared the Earth spherical and taught that all creation emerges from divine sound, Śabda Brahma. Modern science now detects a sound in space and theorizes a creation from a tremendous sound. The sequence of elemental creation is space, fire, air, water, and then earth. The first sunlight reached the planet, dispelling darkness; this is Guru Pūrṇimā. The darkness is 'gu' and the illuminating light is 'ru'. This Guru Tattva principle resides within. The seed of sound is in the navel, the center from which creation unfolds, like a lotus from Viṣṇu's navel. The full moon day holds deep meaning, being the birthday of the sage Vedavyāsa who compiled the Vedas. This day is a spiritual harvest for self-accounting. Dedicate all actions and take a new resolve for better practice, purifying consciousness for happiness. It is the beginning of the spiritual year. "On Guru Pūrṇimā, the full moon day, you see the full moon in the east and the sun in the west." "All that we practice throughout the year culminates on Guru Pūrṇimā; it is the day of harvest." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

A mantra grants mental power and strengthens will, especially when focused on a desired manifestation. It purifies mind and consciousness, burning away sin and forming a protective light. Those who possess a mantra are most fortunate. This personal treasure acts as a torchlight in darkness and a staff in a wild forest. It is a bestowed blessing that multiplies with use and cannot be stolen. You will become an example as consciousness awakens. Therefore, always repeat and utilize your mantra. "Mere to Giridhara Gopāla, dūsarā na koī..." "Keep it in your heart, in your left pocket." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The ocean of worldly troubles dries up for the devotee. Samsara is essenceless. Why be worried? What comes will come and what goes will go; you are only a witness sitting on the bank, observing. Everything, all stress and sorrow, is created by your mind. Therefore, change your thinking. Engage in self-inquiry: analyze what you thought and why. Question why you should think at all. The answer is to always think of God. This thinking never disappoints and burns away all sins. Through the Guru's grace, one sees only the divine. Cultivate the intense longing of divine love, for that feeling enables you to cross the ocean. "What comes will come, and what goes will go. You’ll be only a witness." "Always think of God. All other thinking can disappoint you. But thinking of God will never disappoint you." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

God is immanent in all creation, and this world is the play of Māyā. The divine presence is within everything. Do not destroy God's work without necessity. Respect all creatures; nourish them, but do not consume them. This living world is illuminated by divine light. The Lord is the source of Māyā and knowledge. With His light, one can perceive reality even within this delusion. Māyā is like mistaking mother-of-pearl for silver. Saṃsāra is this state of confusion, where reality and unreality are inverted. It is compared to a dream, where suffering feels real until one awakens. Beings within Saṃsāra still live through God's sustenance, though the experience itself is ultimately unreal. "Without Him, not even a blade of grass can grow." "This world is compared to a dream. What we see now, after a few minutes, it will be like a dream—it is gone." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The master work is to maintain a calm temperament and balance in everyday life. Do not lose your nerve or come out of your equilibrium; be a yogī. As illustrated, a true yogī remains balanced whether glorified or criticized, always in unity. You must help yourself; nobody else can do this for you. Remove your doubts by meditating on the divine. The repetition of the mantra cleans the inner mirror of the heart, removing its dust. Applying this practice daily cultivates generosity, acceptance, forgiveness, serenity, and love. It opens the eye of the lotus within. "The yogīs and bhaktas are those who are always balanced, whether they are glorified or criticized." "More and more repetition of the mantra will remove the dust of your inner mirror of the heart." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The problems of desire have no solution, only the possibility of abandonment. All temptations and desires lead to trouble and growing complications. These problems have no solution or treatment; you cannot solve them and will suffer. The only way to be free is to drop them completely. If you cannot give them up, the problem remains. You may abstain temporarily, but you will fall back. Consider meat-eating animals: you can feed them vegetarian food, but their nature compels them to attack meat. However, a human can change that nature. Your problems stem from your own weakness. Why not think, speak, and tell others positively? Your enemy, friend, and liberator is yourself. Realize this. Identify what always disturbs you and finish with it. My words are general, not personal, yet they strike like an arrow for those with the problem. The Master's word is an arrow that pierces the heart, making the ego fall so you become free. Some may think negatively that this is addressed to them personally, but it is not—though they are included. "All the problems you have, my dear, have no solution. There is no solution; there is no treatment for your problems." "Your enemy is yourself, and your friend is yourself. Your liberator is yourself." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Purify your mind, for mental pollution is the most dangerous. Your thoughts disturb the world and yourself. Speech has three levels. Parā is at the navel, the seed of sound where prāṇa and apāna unite; an impure navel center blocks the suṣumnā channel. Paśyanti is in the throat; unclear thoughts cause suffering there, leading to fatigue. Vaikharī is at the vocal cords; words must emerge pure. There are also three inner qualities: kaniṣṭa (lower), madhyama (middle), and uttama (best). Your level depends on your complexes. Do not manufacture negative thoughts; projecting them burdens you. This life is a golden opportunity. Your hate, jealousy, greed, anger, pride, ego, and complexes are your enemies. Only you can solve this. Give them up. Be merciful to yourself, or you will torture yourself your whole life and die with these qualities. "Mental pollution is the most dangerous pollution." "Your hate, jealousy, greediness, anger, pride, ego, and complexes. These are your enemies." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The egg is a sacred symbol of life and divine consciousness. Destroying an egg is destroying life, as the potential being within feels distress. This understanding reveals the oneness of all creation. Therefore, one should not eat eggs. All genuine spiritual traditions share the same core guidance, but people often interpret them selfishly. The essential message, from Christ to Kṛṣṇa to the Vedic seers, is universal: love all, have mercy, and do not destroy God's creation. Humans are not meant to eat animals. Your consciousness and heart are themselves that holy egg, symbolizing the union of the individual and the cosmic. Every life begins from an egg-like form. Breaking an egg kills a soul seeking manifestation. "Destroying the egg is already killing." "God's language is only one: Love all. Have mercy in your heart. Don't destroy the holy creation of God." Filming location: Perth, Australia

Never allow negative thoughts toward anyone to enter your consciousness. A devotee searched everywhere for a flower to offer but arrived empty-handed, blaming only the self. If anything negative occurs, it is because you were present to receive and manifest it. As one saint discovered, upon searching the heart, no one is worse than oneself. You first project the negativity within your own consciousness, polluting and poisoning the mental modifications, before proclaiming it to be negative. Therefore, the sages advise controlling the senses for self-protection: do not speak, listen to, or see the negative. Only you can protect yourself by controlling the indriyas. "Lord, I wished to offer you a particular flower, but I could not find it anywhere." "I went to see negative things, but I could not find them anywhere. Then I searched my own heart and discovered that no one is worse than me." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Anger is a destructive thief that steals your inner wealth and poisons both you and others. To avoid it, physically cool yourself by swimming in cold water or drinking it, then sit and observe your anger to feel ashamed of its presence. Use your wisdom by empathizing: before reacting, imagine yourself in the other person's position. Remember, you already possess great wisdom and beautiful qualities; apply this knowledge to yourself, not just when advising others. A distinction exists: anger from the heart is destructive, while strictness or educational anger, rooted in love and care—like with children or a spouse—is healthy and purposeful, meant to guide, not harm. "Anger is a great thief that will take away everything, all valuable things you possess." "You are very wise, very, very wise; you know so many things. The problem is that you do not utilize your own knowledge for your own sake." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Depression is a significant form of pain involving loss, loneliness, and a disconnection from bodily awareness. It arises from multiple sources, affecting individuals differently. Influences include biological cycles, hereditary factors, modern diet, and pervasive life disappointments that sink into the subconscious. When these unformed impressions surface, the conscious intellect cannot clarify them, leading to a loss of touch with reality. The recommended approach is to allow time to pass and engage in physical activity or meditation to regain clarity. Specific practices like concentrating on a candle flame or Bhastrika Prāṇāyāma are suggested to help focus the mind. Environmental factors like light levels and geography are also noted as influences. Identifying the specific type of depression is crucial, and during an episode, one should avoid acting on inner feelings while striving for mental clarity. "When the intellect cannot provide an answer... those unformed desires from the subconscious rise to the conscious mind, still unformed, and one suddenly loses touch with reality." "The best approach in such a state is to let time pass. One should relax and allow time to pass; the state will change on its own." Filming location: Australia

The suffering of war stems from human divisions, particularly those created by religion. Last century's conflicts caused immense loss, with millions of children and soldiers perishing, leaving countless mothers in grief. Even now, millions suffer not from material lack but from ongoing political and religious strife. These differences are the most terrible. In divine reality, there is no separation; only one religion exists: humanity. God loves this religion. It does not matter which temple, church, or mosque you are in; God is God. Politicians often misuse innocent beliefs for power, pulling people into fanaticism. People are emotionally paralyzed by religious fear, imagining a God who punishes. There is no heaven or hell separate from your current state. God has no desires, no will, and no commercial interest in devotees. God acts only as an example. Your God is the best God, and that best God is also mine, just as every child claims the best mother. Every God is the best God; there are no semi-Gods. God is one with equal vision. Religious freedom is paramount; believe what you wish, but do not close your heart in the name of religion. "In God's heart, there is no difference. No religion exists there; only one religion exists, which is called humanity." "There is no heaven and there is no hell; everything is here with you, just as you are now." Filming location: Australia

A welcome and interfaith dialogue between Christian leaders and a visiting spiritual teacher. We gather to honor your global work for peace, tolerance, and forgiveness, noted by leaders in Eastern Europe. Christian leaders here are open to dialogue with your noble tradition. I recognize the depth of the Vedic scriptures and see parallels in Christian texts. Your promotion of yoga as a path to self-actualization and union with God is significant. Our personal discussions on faith and the search for meaning have been valuable. This meeting with heads of churches is a historic event. We honor your ministry to bring God's presence to diverse cultures. We thank all involved for this hospitality and brief encounter. We welcome you and your disciples to South Australia. "Yoga in that way is not a part of a particular religion." "This meeting is... like a bridge, we have built this bridge between Hinduism and Christianity." Filming location: Adelaide, Australia

The reality is the unchanging consciousness that witnesses all states of change. We transition through waking, dreaming, and deep sleep, yet the knower of these states remains. That inner self is the only constant reality, while the worlds of dream and waking are not. The individual, unaware of this true self, suffers and searches endlessly, like a boat tossed on waves. We collect experiences and relations in this physical life, but these are temporary. When the inner self journeys on, those relations fade in memory. All phenomena, individual and cosmic, operate on principles of balance. Imbalance causes suffering and disturbance. Yoga is the divine power that maintains this universal equilibrium. "The reality is this: the one who knows both, who is present in both types... that self never sleeps." "Yoga is that energy... that principle, that power, that consciousness which keeps the balance in the universe." Filming location: Adelaide, Australia

The human mind is an insatiable pot of desire, the source of all conflict and unhappiness. A king, boasting of his perfect kingdom, is confronted by a beggar with an empty pot. The king tries to fill it with rice, but the pot can never be filled. The beggar reveals the pot is made of the human mind, which knows no satisfaction. This greed and lack of inner contentment causes all strife, from personal fights to world wars. Lasting peace requires turning from selfish desire to the dharma of helping and loving others. True happiness comes from inner satisfaction, santoṣa. We are distant from our real Self, our thoughts constantly wandering externally. Through meditation and yoga, we return to ourselves, assess our inner qualities, and achieve the union of individual consciousness with the cosmic. "Sir, a beggar's pot is made from the human mind." "Yes, sir, I am lonely—since you arrived. Before that, I was one with myself." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia