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The bhajan “Do Din Kā Jagā Me Melā” means we come together for merely two days. Every day we observe changes in temperature, clouds, seasons, and trees. Yet we resist change in ourselves, seeking to remain good, balanced, and eternally the same. We hold onto whatever feels good and safe. But we belong to this process of coming and going. It is the play of creation—constant change. The unchanging, permanent reality lies within us. Still, we search for permanence in the outer world. We collect money, houses, family, filling our pockets with everything. We know we can take nothing with us, yet we set aside this knowledge to play the game. The Guru says: go inside, meditate, repeat the name of God. The outer world is mortal, always changing. The Gurudeva alone gives shelter and makes one immortal. He blesses even Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and the highest siddhas. The bhajan “Śrī Pūj Dīpadāyālu Datta” recalls Mahāprabhujī, whose presence healed the childless, the disabled, the blind, the paralyzed, and the mute. He transformed seekers into Jīvan Muktas. Even now, his energy descends from higher lokas when one repeats his mantra, for he is the light of Satyaloka. “We have today, and we had yesterday—this we still know. What will be tomorrow, we do not know.” “He enabled childless women to bear children, turned the poor into wealthy, healed the disabled, gave sight to the blind, made the paralyzed walk again, and enabled the mute to speak.” Filming location: Villach, Austria

The outer world is perpetual change, leading to suffering through expectation and disappointment. We seek constant happiness, peace, and love, but these cannot be found in external, changing phenomena. Turning inward through the guidance of the guru reveals the divine nectar within. This is not mere intellectual knowledge but a state of being achieved through daily practice, clearing away all that changes to find the divine constancy inside. The world, or Māyā, is a cheater; it cannot provide what the soul truly seeks. The practice involves mantra, sādhanā, and living a sattvic life to purify consciousness, realizing the immortal, unchanging Ātmā that one truly is. This realization brings protection and allows one to experience the world's beauty without being submerged by its changes. "Māyā is a big cheater." "I am Śiva, I am the liberated ātmā, I am the highest, I am the divine."

The main topic is the path of the guru, encompassing wisdom, practice, and liberation. First, pray to Gaṇeśa for protection and wisdom. The guru is this form of Gaṇeśa. The master gives information about the universe and the aim to become one with the Self. Practice systematically and slowly to cross all obstacles, purifying the nervous system, thoughts, and feelings. The outer world tempts with sensory satisfaction, which can pull one down. To reach the highest aim, one needs a master who knows the safe way and gives mantras and support. Repeat the name of God or the mantra to connect with the highest energy, liberating from ignorance and wrong identification with the body. Worldly toys change and disappoint; the inner Self is complete and without suffering. The guru is a paras stone that converts the disciple into a swan, a liberated soul. Without the guru, life had no sense; with the master, there is no more suffering. Realize the guru in yourself. "Please, do not forget, this is always disappointing, and it will not change. You should understand, you should think on this highest, on God, because this is the inner Self, and that is what we are searching for." "Realize your guru in yourself." Filming location: Villach, Austria

Devotion is expressed through song and remembrance of the divine. A bhajan written in 1983 conveys receiving the divine name for constant repetition, coloring the singer with devotion and a plea for eternal protection. Another famous bhajan requests the divine light to inflame the heart and dispel darkness. The following song honors the Guru as the highest Self, stating this realization is impossible without devotion to the grace-bestowing saints. Meeting the Guru is described as life's highest attainment. The gathering concludes with a kīrtan to Śiva, invoking his various names as the auspicious destroyer and supreme lord. "I received the divine name from you to repeat it again and again." "Please inflame the light in my heart. May your light dispel my darkness."

The grace of the guru is the ultimate refuge. The master's love is evident in his tireless presence for devotees, disregarding physical exhaustion to remain with them. There are many types of guides: parents, teachers, and finally the supreme Sadguru, who is essential for liberation. All pilgrimages exist at the guru's feet, making his physical arrival a profound blessing. The story of Dhruva illustrates perfect devotion; through his guru's mantra and dedicated meditation, he attained a permanent place in the heavens. Similarly, the guru constantly elevates disciples, forgiving all mistakes and never abandoning them. The guru's grace alone can free one from the endless cycle of birth and death, granting ultimate liberation. A story tells of two pilgrims seeking purification in the Ganges. They finally rest at an ashram whose guru had never visited the river. That night, they witnessed the Ganges, Yamuna, and Sarasvati—appearing as blackened goddesses—come to purify themselves by touching the dust of the guru's feet. All gods and goddesses take refuge in the guru. Therefore, having the guru's shelter removes all sorrows and sins, purifying the seeker completely. "When we place our head at the lotus feet of Gurūdeva, then there is nothing to worry about." "In the lotus feet of Gurudeva are all the pilgrimages." Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia. Bhajan singing in the presence of Gurudev. Inculding Ho Guru Sukha Dama Swami, Sajana Tane Ma Fire Maza Karana, Tum Se Ham Ne Dil Ko Lagaya

The Guru is omnipresent, observing and guiding from within. His physical location is secondary to his constant spiritual presence. He feels the emotions and energies of his disciples, reacting to their inner states. The path requires surrender, trust, and devotion, not logic or personal effort. Service and love cultivate this relationship. Approach him for blessings, not for answers to trivial questions. He tests faith to strengthen it. His various expressions, even stern ones, are forms of blessing for the disciple's growth. Ultimately, he is the sole guide and protector. "When you close your eyes, or when you even open your eyes, you can see his form sitting here." "If we have that devotion towards him, if we have that love towards him, then we are happy and he is happy." Filming location: Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

Attain true knowledge and unity through devotion and righteous conduct. Pursue real knowledge by following spiritual association and duty, abandoning aimless wandering. Purify the heart by contemplating sacred texts and cultivating love for the humble. Cease all internal quarreling. Emulate the great saints who endured severe trials. Through meditation on the divine, achieve self-independence. This attainment brings both spiritual and worldly prosperity. Meeting the formless, unsupported Guru brings unity through divine sight and song. "Remove all impurities and reflect upon the Vedas and Purāṇas. Have love in your heart for the meek." "Meditate on Śiva Śaṅkara and attain svarāja, self-independence. Then you will gain great wealth, both spiritual and worldly."

The mind is restless and must be tamed. A king had a horse no one could ride. Many trainers failed by forcing it. A wise trainer did not force it. He simply followed the horse everywhere, building association. He let the horse come to him. Then he rewarded it with grass and slowly introduced a blanket. Eventually, he gently climbed on while petting it. The horse accepted him. The training took over a year through patient trust. Our mind is like that horse. Let it run; that is its nature. Do not force it. Slowly train it towards devotion. When it calms, it will return. Grace makes this training possible. "The trainer was different. He took the horse and simply let it be." "Slowly, slowly, train your mind towards Guru Bhakti." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The guru's grace can alter destiny. Everything depends on our karmas. What is written in your destiny will happen. A story illustrates the guru's power to change this. A king's guru met the Vedāntā, the destiny writer, going to inscribe the fate of the king's newborn twins. She declared one son would live in poverty selling wood from a horse, and the other would hunt, barely catching one animal daily. The guru warned her she would regret this. The guru then left. The king was later killed in an attack, and the twins were raised in poverty by a potter, fulfilling the destined misery. Years later, the guru returned. He instructed the wood-selling brother to sell his horse each day, forcing the Vedāntā to provide a new one each time to fulfill the destiny. He told the hunter to only hunt a golden deer, ignoring all other animals. The Vedāntā was thus forced to provide a golden deer daily to meet the decree of one kill. The brothers grew wealthy. The Vedāntā, overwhelmed, begged the guru for forgiveness and agreed to rewrite their destiny to become kings again, which then occurred. "Just be careful that you do not regret your decision later." "Guru Kṛpāhi Kevalam." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A true holiday is for inner contemplation, not external distraction. Ancient seekers valued solitude to reflect on life and meditate. Modern holidays often involve noise and escapism, which drown the inner voice. Spiritual progress requires revitalizing the mind through satsang and the Guru's presence. This gathering is an opportunity for solitary reflection amidst community. Utilize this time to recharge spiritual energy and leave worldly concerns behind. Unity with spiritual family provides essential support in this age. "To progress in spirituality, we need inner evolution. The only way for that is to be in satsang, to have darśan with a self-realized person, a Guru, and to be in peace." "If we want to quit a bad habit, we need a support group and must be that support for each other." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A mother's wisdom guides renunciation, and ego destroys spiritual practice. A king indulged in pleasure, but his mother wept for his spiritual neglect. She instructed him to renounce worldly life and seek truth. He immediately left his palace and family to become a monk. His guru sent him to beg in his former kingdom, teaching humility. His mother later offered three metaphorical pieces of advice: the ashram is a protected palace, exhaustion from practice makes any bed comfortable, and offered alms are royal food. He followed this path and became a founder of a lineage. Separately, a sage performed severe austerities, eating only tree bark. His power grew, and his ego rose when the tree began offering its bark to him. The god of desire, Kāmadeva, tested him by appearing as a young girl who left sweet offerings. The sage's discipline crumbled; he became obsessed with the girl and abandoned his practice to pursue her. She revealed herself as Kāmadeva, demonstrating how ego and desire can destroy all spiritual attainment, forcing one to begin anew. "The ashram where you are, that is your palace. Being protected means the guru whose ashram you are living in." "I told you, if you have any type of this kāma, krodha, mada, lobha, ahaṅkāra in your sādhanā, I make those munis horses and dance on their backs." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Discernment is essential in spiritual life, especially in Kali Yuga where greed is prevalent. Do not follow blindly by appearance alone, such as someone wearing orange robes merely for profit. True devotion embodies simplicity, independent of external displays. A genuine Guru comes from an authentic lineage and provides enlightened guidance. Blind imitation without understanding creates empty rituals, as shown by a story of a blind sadhu. He mistook a cat eating temple offerings for Lord Krishna. A visitor revealed the truth and suggested using a stick to scare the cat away. The sadhu began using the stick, and his successors continued the practice without knowing why, forming a lineage known for hitting sticks during meals. This continued until a wise visitor asked about its origin and ended the blind tradition. Another story warns of false teachers motivated by greed, like a disgraced secretary who became a fake guru, cutting disciples' noses under false pretenses. His deception was ultimately exposed. Always seek clarity by asking questions to resolve doubts rather than following unknowingly. "Anna Pūrṇe, Sadā Pūrṇe, Śaṅkara Prāṇa, Vallabha Vāgīśa, Vairāgya Siddhārtham, Bhikṣāṁ Dehi, Cha Pārvati." "Don’t ever tell anyone that you didn’t have the darśan of God, because then you will be in a lot of sin." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Without a true mind, nothing is purified. The mind cannot be purified without being true. Whether one performs austerities or pilgrimages, or practices yoga and samadhi, all is in vain without the true mind. The grace of the Satguru is essential. Upon seeing the Guru's form, the mind can attain supreme ecstasy. All spiritual practices depend on the Guru's word and grace. The true mind and the Guru's grace are the sole means to the divine. "Mana saccā binā nahīṁ sudhare." "Sat guru nama chaha, chahe panama chaha visa vi desha." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Surrender to the Guru and letting go of attachments are central to the path. Ego can cause a fall even from great heights. Remembering one’s roots and origins keeps life fruitful. Wishes are natural but their fulfillment rests in destiny. Only the Satguru can alter the intensity of what destiny holds. Past karmas return as experiences, good or bad. The Guru’s grace reduces suffering but does not remove destiny completely. The Guru is like a sandalwood tree that shelters without absorbing poison. Approach the Guru without expectations for true blessings. Simple surrender—“Gurudev, I am yours”—invites grace. Letting the Guru speak through one requires complete self-abandonment. Dwelling on past or future is futile; only this moment exists. Letting go of ego, like releasing a banana’s grip, allows enjoyment of sweetness. All that comes must go; nothing is permanent. Happiness and sadness both pass; do not cling. Be content with what one has and avoid endless desire. Surrender everything to the Guru and live in the present. “Let go and then enjoy the sweetness.” “What comes, goes. That is the cosmic rule.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Life is simple; do not complicate it. Simplicity in dress reflects inner renunciation. A story illustrates the poison of jealousy. A pundit received a conch granting wishes, but his neighbor received double. His envy prevented him from using it, causing his family to starve. When they finally used it, he returned in anger, wishing himself harm to hurt his neighbor more. Jealousy destroys contentment. Another story teaches dedication. Prince Siddhartha, shielded from suffering, saw old age, sickness, and death. He renounced luxury to seek truth. After trying many paths, he sat in unwavering meditation until enlightenment. His first disciples left when his initial request was for food, showing that true disciples remain steadfast. Dedication to the path, not intellectual prowess, brings grace, as shown by the disciple Giri who received knowledge through pure devotion. "God gave him a conch. The condition was that whatever you ask from the conch after doing pūjā, your neighbor will get double the amount." "Siddhartha decided these worldly pleasures, this luxurious life, everything in life, it’s not for him." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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A session of mantra chanting and practice for spiritual cleansing. The practice begins with a powerful mantra chanted 108 times. The core learning method involves repetition, starting slowly, then increasing speed, and returning to a slow pace for integration. This technique applies to complex texts like the Sannyāsa verses. The tempo for ritual recitation, such as during an abhiṣeka, is often fast for practical reasons, though personal practice allows for individual pacing. Modern tools like phones can aid in reading texts. The session includes reviewing previous mantras and chanting various hymns and salutations to divine principles and teachers. The process emphasizes internalization through rhythmic repetition. "Na Karmaṇā Na Prajāyā Dhanena Tyāgenaike Amṛtatvamānaśuḥ." "Gurur Brahmā, Gurur Viṣṇu, Gurur Devo Maheśvaraḥ. Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Devotion centers on the guru's feet as the ultimate refuge and source of grace. The seeker's entire spiritual journey is directed toward this sacred focus. All effort and aspiration culminate in surrender at this divine threshold. The feet represent the complete embodiment of the teacher's wisdom and compassion. They are the portal through which worldly attachment is severed. Approaching them requires reverence, patience, and a gentle, steady resolve. The grace flowing from them is the supreme gift that liberates the soul. "The mind's sole attachment is to the guru's feet." "Grace is the donation of the feet, the feet..." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The dance between divine and earthly is reflected in the rāga and in being an instrument of the divine. Every instrument is a living being; the musician supplies life force, and the instrument delivers its message. Rāga Kiravāṇī illustrates this dance: rules must be remembered, yet the inner being plays through the body. Human life follows rules; saintly reminders pull you back to humanity. The rāga carries a Middle Eastern feeling, evoking Sufi tradition. A devotee’s prayerful discipline, irrespective of religion, brings joy. A disciple with a bag full of cosmetics reveals misplaced attention: care for the body outweighs spiritual practice. Regard such moments: where is the boundary? When meditation begins, suddenly it is weird. Sufi dancers spin, one hand toward heaven, one toward earth, dancing the divine and earthly. In spiritual pursuit, haste forgets earthly existence. You have a duty to serve, protect, give, and love. Sevā, service, surpasses mokṣa. The divine command is to serve all beings, for that is true service. Practice to become an instrument of divine love. Sit for others; let the heart become larger, purer, kinder. Be an instrument of the divine, forgetting personal will. "The musician only supplies the prāṇa, the life force, so the instrument can deliver what it needs to." "When it comes to our body, we are willing to do so much; but the moment we start meditation, devotion, and prayer, suddenly it’s considered weird." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The guru's eternal presence resides within the heart. His blessings and guidance are constant, transcending physical separation. Longing for the guru's form is natural, yet his essence is always within. Physical distance is like fish separated by a current; the inner connection ensures reunion. The fruit of devotion sweetens with patient waiting. The guru's unconditional love and perception never change. Through focused meditation and inner worship, one can experience his direct presence. This practice reveals he forever resides within, uniting all. "Even though dispersed by the current, they come together and unite again." "Gurudev is within us, all in one and one in all." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The practice of self-inventory is essential for personal growth and peace. Examine your actions to see if they were self-serving or hurt others. Bring these shortcomings into the light and write them down. Apologizing to those you've hurt is difficult but creates healing miracles. Also, acknowledge the good you do, like being helpful or kind. This process reveals patterns of behavior to work on. It is like a business taking stock of inventory to succeed. By regularly accounting for ourselves, we begin to move in the right direction. Many struggle with self-acceptance, feeling unworthy. True acceptance is to be equal, just another person. A core teaching is that the mission is to teach people how to accept themselves. This practice fosters a supportive community where we can grow together. "That is one of the hardest things in the world: to actually have to face someone you have hurt and tell them, 'I was wrong, I'm sorry.'" "My mission here in this world is to teach people how to accept themselves." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of spiritual teaching is found in direct experience and presence, not in elaborate speech or rigid protocol. A revered teacher once communicated the entirety of wisdom by simply chanting the mantra of completeness. Initial encounters with a guru are often marked by personal anxiety and a fear of transgressing unknown rules. True connection begins with simple service and sitting in silent presence, which reveals a profound inner light. A teacher's challenging words are not a threat but an invitation to internal fortitude and self-clarification. The disciple's task is to hold onto genuine inner happiness amidst external doubt. Spiritual understanding is ultimately confirmed within one's own heart. "This is the essence. What more do you want?" "You are so happy now, but you don't even know if you will remain a sannyāsī." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Divine presence manifests where devotees gather under the guru's guidance. This ashram in the Czech Republic feels like Brahmaloka, a divine realm on earth. The bhajans of the Guru Parampara describe how in Brahmaloka the moon, sun, and stars sparkle as followers sing the divine name. The very name “Living Light” reflects this radiance. Yoga in Daily Life is the science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul, designed for universal welfare. Its five pillars are environmental protection, world peace, spreading Indian culture, sharing the Vedas and Upanishads, and non-violence. Without these, humanity cannot find peace. Holī Gurujī was divine light, a great poet, speaker, and disciple. His faith was such that when a book of Mahāprabhujī accidentally fell, he fasted, feeling the book was the Guru himself. Guru Bhakti is the highest devotion; all obstacles dissolve through it. Even the great Shankaracharya sought a guru. As a child, he left home to become a sannyasi after a crocodile released him upon his mother’s consent. He traveled all of India, yet still found his guru, Govindappa, for true realization. The guru is the boat to cross the ocean of existence; without the boat, one drowns. In the guru’s presence, no words are needed—the loving gaze and atmosphere work directly. Just being observed by the guru brings transformation. “Who am I? From where did I come? What is the cause of my being here? Who is the creator of this universe?” “The soil of this country is like sandalwood; every village is a place of austerity.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The guru's grace can alter destiny and guide one beyond astrological predictions. Jyotishvidya provides a map of karmic tendencies, yet the guru's law is supreme. A story illustrates this: a seer wrote a miserable destiny for two princes. Their guru later instructed them to act against that written fate, demanding a golden deer and selling horses daily. By refusing ordinary outcomes, they compelled destiny to yield prosperity, eventually restoring their royal status. This demonstrates that the guru's instruction can rewrite life's script. Personal experience confirms that insisting against the guru's protective advice leads one into preordained suffering, while surrender brings peace. Relinquishing personal will allows the guru to orchestrate life, reducing karmic burdens. Complete surrender is true renunciation, not a loss but a natural turning toward divine joy, leaving suffering behind. The highest, permanent Ananda is found not in worldly or communal pleasure, but in this self-surrender. "Honī koṭā sakyevo guru"—what is supposed to happen, the guru can make it go away. "With Gurudev’s blessings, with Gurudev’s kṛpā, it doesn’t matter what you have in your destiny." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

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Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat from Vep, Hungary. The lecturer explains bhajans. Mana Mana Mohana Sataguru Shyam, Me Araja Karu.

Gain knowledge and follow Sanātana Dharma. Do not wander searching. Drive away wickedness and protect cows. Reflect on the Vedas and propagate righteous conduct. Uphold moral principles and do not lose heart. Foster love and do not quarrel. If some are against righteousness, do not mind them but follow the path of great men. Be strong and endure. Meditate to attain freedom and self-rule. Following truth leads to great spiritual and material wealth. "I have found Guru Devpurījī. He is without any form, without any desire, and without any cause." "O people of India, gain knowledge and follow Sanātana Dharma. Do not wander here and there searching."

The mind creates complex knots that only the Guru's grace can easily untie. Human nature is drawn to negativity and overthinking, which tightens our mental knots of sadness and confusion. These difficulties come and go. We often remember the Guru only when troubled, yet constant remembrance is needed. The Guru assigns karma yoga to quiet the restless mind and remove inner obstacles. Attempting to solve our own problems often worsens them. True solution comes from surrendering the knot to the Guru, who finds the simple loop to release it. Faith in the Guru's guidance transforms seemingly complicated situations. "A coin has two sides. We might see one side and not see the other side." "In the same way, our sadness or the thoughts, the negative thoughts in our mind, are a simple knot. But our mind tries to untangle it, to overthink it, and just makes the situation even worse." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Longing for the guru is the sweet pain of devotion. Singing a bhajan when unhappy is contrary to some instruction. Yet the heart aches with absence. Painful love is good. A saint said if love's pain were known, a warning would be proclaimed, but the sweetness makes even sand-filled halvā edible. The prayer to Guru Dev sings: Guru is God, garden of happiness, basis of contentment. Guru removes three sufferings. Guru is real God, lord of the universe. Guru nurtures growth, provides care, constantly gives. Everything is offered to Guru's lotus feet. Guru abides in divine Brahma consciousness. Guru is Mahadev, taking the burden of Earth. Another saint said concentration rests only where Guru is, desiring nothing, world a dream. Through the Master's words, the ocean of world dried up; nothing to cross. Sole hope is Guru. To embrace devotion, give up inner obstacles: karma, anger, illusion. Do not lose confidence. “But even if the halvā has sand mixed into it, the halvā has sand inside, I will eat it because it is so good and sweet. The sand no longer disturbs me.” “O my Guru Dev, you are my God, you are the garden of happiness. You are everything for me.” Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The essence of practice is confidence in the path, not reliance on external numbers or objects. Modern life creates constant availability, a golden chain. It is vital to disconnect, as nothing is so important the world will collapse. Collective unconsciousness influences behavior; awareness allows one to resist trends. Do not seek meaning in ritual numbers like 108; such details are secondary. A mantra provides true protection, making concerns over directions or ground energies irrelevant. External items like crystals imply a lack of trust in the guru's power. The received mālā and mantra are sufficient. Confidence must be absolute, like the need for air. Practice requires observing feelings to avoid descending into negative states. Change thoughts and use positive energy like bhajans. Purification comes from awareness and rejecting temptations. Society changes with practice; satsaṅg provides essential support. Ultimately, heaven and hell are here; the goal is merging with the divine, beyond fear of losing the small self. "On which side is it good to put your head when we go to sleep? On the side where your pillow is." "When you will have such a feeling for God, immediately you will get self-realization." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Waiting with devotion transforms the heart and prepares one for the divine guest. A woman fled a marriage and found shelter in a hermitage. Her guru foretold that Śrī Rāma would come. For forty years she cleaned the hut and gathered sweet fruits. Her constant expectation never wavered, and that was her sādhanā. When Rāma arrived, she offered him tasted fruits out of love, and he accepted. While waiting for the guru, daily work and practice cleanse something inward. Mīrābāī sings, “Come to my hut, Gurudev, though it is only wood and mud.” A small cabin was built for the visiting guru in New Zealand. Steep land blocked machinery, so the hut was dismantled and rebuilt by hand. The hard labor became a teaching in surrender when the mind exhausts its own efforts. A brief visit turned into many nights’ stay due to an obstacle. A wish for another’s deepest desire reveals God speaking. The bhajan of Lālānandajī urges, “Repeat the guru’s name, this chance is rare.” The rāga of longing awakens a pure desire for the divine. In meditation, hearts unite and rest in inner presence. “My house is not any palace, it’s not a castle, but still, Guru Dev, please come.” “If you decide to come, then come this morning. And don’t tell me anymore that you will come tomorrow.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Surrender to the guru's lotus feet through unconditional devotion. The Sannyāsa Sūkta is practiced. This chant is dedicated to the guru. Sanskrit pronunciation and melody are crucial. Head movements aid memory. The mantra teaches that immortality is not attained by work, people, or wealth, but by renunciation alone. That immortality shines within the heart and is reached by the self-controlled. Practice the sounds diligently. "Not by work, not by your people, nor by wealth. But by renunciation alone you attain immortality." "That immortality, beyond heaven, shining within the heart, is attained by the self-controlled." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Today's topic is the choice between positivity and negativity, between satsaṅga and kusaṅga. Everything has a positive and negative side. Before seeking faults in others, see your own faults. Never judge a situation without the full story. The company you keep determines your mental state; satsaṅga brings peace, kusaṅga breeds restlessness. Four kṛpās exist: divine grace, grace of parents and teachers, grace of the Guru, and your own grace—which is most crucial because only you decide your path. The Guru guides but never forces; you can always return and receive another chance. The 99 Club story shows how chasing one more coin destroys contentment; obsession with what is missing is māyā's net. The neighbor's garden only seems greener—that is māyā's illusion. Gratitude for what you have, with Guru's blessings, turns simple food into bliss. Do not postpone practice; act now. If meditation yields jealousy, it is better to sleep. Blaming others brings sin upon yourself; three fingers point back at you. The bookkeeper records all; wrong accusations collect heavy karma. Even animals perceive negative intent, as the saint learned when swans fled his ill-minded trap. Use your discrimination to walk the right path. Seeing positivity in all leads to spiritual growth and oneness with the Supreme. "The Guru can show you the path, tell you this is right or wrong, but He will not force you." "Instead of trying to find something wrong with others, we should try to find what is wrong within ourselves." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of faith is proven through direct experience and sustained by satsaṅg. A master provides simple initial practices, like a mantra. This must be done with heart and soul to feel the connection and blessing. The first step of sincere practice opens the soul to the master's consciousness. Faith in the master's guidance is essential. External circumstances are not a measure of spiritual merit, as illustrated by a parable. Two neighbors received their wages; one spent his on worldly enjoyment in kusaṅg and found a gold coin. The other attended satsaṅg but broke his leg. A sage explained the one in kusaṅg was destined for a vast treasure but received only one coin due to his company. The one in satsaṅg was destined to be killed, but his karma was mitigated to a broken leg. Never compare fortunes or judge the path by temporary outcomes. Satsaṅg opens the heart center and unites the soul with the highest consciousness. The quickest way to God is through bhakti, devotion, growing with the innocence of a child. Unconditional love for the master automatically extends to all creation. When acting for the master, close your eyes and trust he is with you. "When you say the mantra with heart and soul, you feel the love and blessing of the Master." "Never look at what others have or do not have. Never compare." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Guru's light manifests on earth as pure knowledge, requiring a living guide for correct spiritual practice. This divine principle, the Guru Tattva, is the same in all true teachers, yet disciples share an intimate, familial connection with their own. The guru's physical form is a vessel for this light; entering its radiant aura transforms one's energy. Even in the guru's physical absence, gathering with devotion in satsaṅg magnetically draws that divine presence. The quality of satsaṅg depends on the participants' internal energy. Approach it not as obligation but with joy, for your own energy determines the atmosphere. To elevate personal energy, engage in singing bhajans. Consciously replace negative thoughts with positive ones to rewire the mind toward happiness. A spiritual life must be a life of joy and inspiration, rooted in the constant feeling of connection to the divine. "When bhaktas are together and singing my name, thinking on me, the Hari, the God, that divine energy comes to that place." "Satsaṅg is not an obligation, but satsaṅg is a joy." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Evening satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Singing bhajan Sri Puja Deepa Dayalu Data, Sataguru Alakhpuriji Avo, Kya Tuma Jano Hala Hamara, Tera Sataguru Rakho Laj, Bhajo Re Manva

Morning satsang from Summer Yoga Retreat in Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajan singing.

Prāṇāyāma and the inner flute reveals purification and resonance. Prāṇāyāma is not about counting rounds. A beginner finishes twenty breaths in three minutes. With relaxation, the breath slows naturally, from twelve to five per minute. Use a timer, not a fixed count. Observe the rhythm changing over time. Never force the breath; force creates harm. Loving awareness harmonizes prāṇa and apāna. Practice daily, aiming for one hour. Effects manifest after forty-five minutes. Discipline is necessary, but avoid fanaticism. Common sense guides the balance. Incorporate mantra and visualization of nāḍī purification. Watch the flow of Iḍā and Piṅgalā. The inner flute illustrates removal. Bamboo is hollowed carefully by a maker with vision. The master removes inner coverings to reveal potential. The disciple surrenders to this process. Sound vibrations, such as from the flute or Oṃ chanting, stimulate nitric oxide. The guru knew this before science. Some monks play one tone for life as prāṇāyāma. Listening to such resonance relaxes the body and releases hidden tensions. Sound resonates through the body, aiding healing and meditation. Patience allows sādhanā to unfold. The Gāyatrī ratios are not a rigid box; know your own capacity. Through steady practice, the inner light shines. "If you force the prāṇāyāma, you will not gain anything, only kontra." "If you want to manage everything, you will lose everything." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

Om is the original mantra, the sound form of God. The mantra Om grants all desires and liberation. Yogis meditate on Om constantly. The bindu in Om’s symbol is both the cosmic origin-point and the nectar of immortality. Om is not a produced sound but a reality to experience. Inner Nāda Yoga leads through subtler sounds to Om. A scientist in a coma encountered God as Om. Mahāprabhujī intoned Om as an infant and at mahāsamādhi Om rose through his chakras. Chanting Om continuously as a group creates a sound bath. The vibration circles in the head’s cavities for deeper resonance. Om purifies the nāḍīs and activates the chakras. In creation, Om is the primordial Word, paralleling the Vedas and the Gospel of John. Om is the root of all knowledge and mantras. Sādhanā without Om is fruitless. Om awakens divine light without shadow. Saints treasure Om in their heart, crossing the ocean of the world through its vibration. "Om is the mantra of all mantras; it is the original mantra." "Through Om, all the fear in this world is destroyed." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True devotion is complete surrender, like a slave without contract or will. The guru is the indescribable, unborn reality who carries one across the ocean of worldliness. The guru is the signpost to truth, a true yogi whose divine play is incomprehensible. The guru's grace pervades the universe, enlightening every heart as the formless protector. The master's powerful words destroy duality and conquer the senses. The guru is the heroic essence, seeing high and low as one in non-duality. Sit in silence, repeat the divine name, and become engrossed in it to receive liberation. Follow the balanced, middle path without excess or deficiency, cultivating a sattvic character. Control the mind, destroy egoistic pride, and through initiation, one's consciousness can immediately merge with the supreme state. "Nothing is mine; everything is yours." "No one can cross the ocean of ignorance and truly understand you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The yoga name is a second mantra, a divine tool given to replace worldly identification. Most have received this mantra without realizing it. A name forms identity, usually tied to the body, which is the root of ignorance. Birth names are given by parents based on fashion or circumstance, often carrying low vibration. Some even hold a curse. The guru replaces this with a divine name—a god’s name, a quality like truth or nonviolence. Such a name is not just a label but a mantra to be used constantly. A story: two disciples received seeds to guard for the master. One locked it away; when the master returned, a moth had eaten it. The other planted it, multiplying the seed into a storehouse. The master praised the one who used it and gave the mantra. The yoga name must be planted: spoken, thought, shared. Another story: a selfish man named his son Nārāyaṇa. At death, he called for his son, uttering the divine name, and went to heaven. A woman forgot her mantra; turning inwardly to the guru, she suddenly recalled it. This reveals the guru as the inner self, always accessible. Embrace the yoga name as a mantra and let it grow. “You are here to give, not to take.” “The name of God is even stronger than God itself.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of yoga requires abandoning excuses to take full responsibility for one's life. People consistently lie to appear better, blaming trauma, astrology, or external conditions to avoid change. This excuses reveals weakness and a lack of self-control. A true yogī rises above all such circumstances, transforming even the worst conditions into the best. This demands present-moment awareness and becoming a detached observer. By observing internal signs before emotions fully manifest, one can choose a different response. Do not wait for a future moment to act or improve; utilize the present. Acting instinctively places one on an animal level; pausing to remember a higher principle activates human consciousness. Seeing the unconscious patterns within allows for their transformation, which is the essence of yoga. "Everybody lies because we always want to be seen in a better light." "Everything is predictable if we are observing and if we are aware." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

We practice āsanas to bring awareness to each chakra from Mūlādhāra to Sahasrāra. Begin by standing and feeling the Mūlādhāra area. Āsanas activate chakras like a reflex point, not the organ itself. Perform Maṇḍūkāsana, focusing on the perineum and practicing Aśvinī Mudrā by contracting and relaxing. Abdominal breathing here also engages Svādhiṣṭhāna. Feel a warm sensation in the pelvis. Practice grinding and rolling movements to engage Maṇipūra and feel warmth at the navel. Rolling includes head movement, affecting the Viśuddhi chakra and thyroid. Each chakra connects to the physical body, prāṇa, and states of mind. For Ājñā, practice Ākarandanurāsana by focusing on the thumbnail like Trāṭak, maintaining single-point concentration. For Sahasrāra and overall focus, practice Ekapāda Praṇāmāsana, balancing on one leg with hands at the heart center, focusing on a point and then visualizing it internally. Conclude by observing the effects in the body. "Āsanas influence and activate a point in our body connected to a cakra." "If we are concentrated on one point, we will remain without movement." Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia

The path of purity is cultivated through disciplined living and devotion. Many consume all things without restraint, but such actions bear fruit. When advised against this, some resist. Adopting a purer way, such as refraining from certain foods, can inspire others through example. This discipline is a foundation. Spiritual ascent is likened to water: it rises pure, falls, and circulates. The human form is a precious opportunity. In relationships, devoted practice, like a wife's morning pūjā for her husband, creates a shared spiritual current. The body and life are temporary, but consciousness can merge with the pure, eternal source. Medical knowledge has limits, and actions that harm life contradict purity. The essence is to live so that consciousness rises, not descends into further entanglement. "Look, I will prepare my food and give you some too, you can eat, but I do not offer meat." "Please, I am... you will clean me, I am yours." Filming location: Rijeka, Croatia

The path requires strict dietary purity to achieve divine union. Impure food breaks spiritual progress and creates obstacles. A family must be united in this purity, especially when raising children, to become a whole pure unit. Lapses can lead to karmic consequences in future lives. One must remain strong in personal discipline even when surrounded by those who do not follow it. True aspirants and sādhus embody this complete purity. Internal cleansing of the chakras is essential, leading to the union of will within. The ultimate reality is the divine union of male and female principles, Śiva and Śakti, from which all creation emerges. This truth must be made clear and displayed for all to understand. "I cannot give Him to you; I can only help you." "It is said that when it is taken, like this side, meat and this and that, then it will give you back again in another life."

The divine name is the means to cross the ocean of worldly existence. Śrī Dīp Nārāyaṇa Mahāprabhujī is the incarnation for all beings. By contemplating His name with grace, one cuts down desire, anger, and greed. The world's illusion remains far away through the Guru's grace. His name is the boat for crossing; the Satguru's grace is that boat. One who receives this grace finds their passage. At the time of dissolution, the Guru's light will manifest within the heart. By always holding His enchanting form in mind, one need not fear the net of illusion. The name itself provides absorption in divine feeling and ensures safe crossing. "For the beings of the world—the jīvas and jinn—His name itself is the boat to cross the ocean of existence." "By the grace of always contemplating Him, desire and anger... For the jīvas and jinn, by His name, one is always immersed in divine feeling." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The story of the great tree and the small axe reveals how the seemingly insignificant overcomes the mighty. During Holī, Gurujī spoke of a very big tree, tall and thick, so large people came and went through it. Many passed by. Then a sādhu arrived and said, “Now this will die. It will increase more and more.” Another sādhu said a single person would take too long; a small axe alone would break everything. Someone objected, “Such a tiny piece of iron, what can it do? Go away.” Yet when they put in effort, they became his friend, and it fell down. Fire was used, and it was gone. After years, the doubter came back, saw everything cut, and exclaimed, “It was my God.” The sādhu said, “Why was this one broken? Only by the people—they cut a little. They sat on it, and from that, it broke. It will happen on the other side. Please do not think it will stand.” Something was pulled round and round, put inside, and it caught fire. We took everything nice, we will not break them. We tried two years, we were pregnant with it, so that is gone, and so is that human. O human, you are very good, you are God. We will not kill them, but what we kill—animals, fruits—they make something inside, and then it will go down. In this place, we are happy, and God protects. “You cannot defeat it, but there is only this little one, and it will go.” “O human, you are God, because we know very well, and we will not kill them.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A yoga practice moves from stillness to dynamic movement, integrating precise alignment with collective rhythm. Begin in Śavāsana, lengthening the neck and stabilizing the lower back. Simple movements prepare the body, emphasizing synchronized group action over individual stretch. The practice progresses through leg lifts, spinal rolls, and postures like Śaśāṅkāsana, which calms fear and aids digestion. Dynamic sequences in Vajrāsana and variations like Uttānapṛṣṭhāsana strengthen the trunk and spine. A forearm Marjari variation mobilizes the thoracic spine. The session concludes with guided relaxation, allowing any comfortable position before rehydration. Synchrony and mindful breath are central throughout. "Śaśāṅkāsana reduces the fear in our heart, the stress and fear." "This will strengthen our whole trunk muscles. It will make the spine straight." Filming location: Vép, Hungary