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Archive 20240706 19 Edited Musical recording.

A garland of offerings and blessings is presented through sacred verses and invocations. The recitation honors divine forms and the supreme principle pervading all worlds. The guru is saluted as the root of meditation, worship, mantra, and liberation. Prayers for peace are extended to all realms, beings, and deities. A series of disciples from various places are then acknowledged, each receiving symbolic gifts including flowers, a shawl, and a dachshund. This concludes the ceremonial blessings. "Dhyāna Mūlam, Guru Mūrti, Pūjā Mūlam, Guru Padam, Mantra Mūlam, Guru Vākya, Mokṣa Mūlam, Guru Kṛpā." "Śānti rapāḥ śānti raukṣadyāhaṃ śānti vanaspataya śānti viśvedevāḥ śānti brahma śānti sarvaguṃ śānti śānti reva śānti sama śānti redhi." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The choice between uplifting company and degrading association determines one's spiritual trajectory. One constantly engages with either positive or negative influences. A dedicated individual was corrupted through food secretly adulterated with meat, which altered his mental state and destroyed his spiritual practices. This demonstrates how subtle influences can erode discernment. The negativity inherent in bad company is potent and often overpowers positive intent. Human beings possess the unique faculty of discernment to choose the right path. Therefore, one must consciously seek satsaṅga and a spiritually aligned partner to foster a supportive environment for progress. The grace of the Guru is the sole source of everlasting bliss and guidance toward liberation. "Slowly, slowly that food started affecting his mental state." "Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalaṁ Śāśvika Ānanda Maṅgalam." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga demonstrates a superior effect on brain and mental health compared to other exercises. A scientific study of over 20,000 adults aged 55 and older found mind-body exercise improves cognitive function more than aerobic or resistance training. Yoga enhances the birth of new brain cells, supports factors that prevent Alzheimer's, and improves memory, attention, and processing speed. The combination of breath and movement regulates the sympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and enhancing emotional control. While practices like Tai Chi also show benefit, correct technique is vital to avoid injury. Yoga's integrated approach purifies the body and mind, offering tools for depression and panic, with meditation linked to increased gray matter and sustained cognitive function. Current research only begins to explore yoga's full depth. "Yoga has a superior effect on our brain, on our cognitive capacity." "Yoga breathing slows down the sympathetic nervous system." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Food, the digestive fire, and spiritual practice are deeply connected. Learning to cook from a young age is vital, not just for health but for the energy imparted to the food. A strong Agni, or digestive fire, allows one to dissolve all that is consumed, including food and information. This inner fire is cultivated through gradual, systematic practice like Haṭha Yoga Kriyās and prāṇāyāma, particularly Bhastrika when prepared. Vegetarian food is essential; consuming meat introduces the animal's fear and chemistry into one's own system, affecting the mind and experiences. The system of Yoga in Daily Life prevents such negative experiences by advocating sāttvic food and step-by-step practice. Go deeper into each practice, exploring its effects on the five bodies; this prevents boredom and eliminates the need for constant change. Karma operates impartially: actions return to the doer. The body's design, with jaw movement and intestinal length, indicates a natural inclination toward vegetarianism. The consciousness and feelings of the cook are absorbed into the food, affecting those who eat it. Therefore, cooking for oneself is preferable. "Remain where you are." "What you do will come back to you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Begin the morning with the resolution: "I am a human." This awareness is essential, as many live below human quality. A disciple in a forest wished to see people at a festival. His guru gave him a peacock feather, instructing him to look through it. Through the feather, he saw mostly animals and demons; only a few gathered in positive talk appeared human. This reveals that true human quality is rare and must be cultivated. Being human is difficult, requiring the purification of one's nature through daily practice and non-violence. This evolutionary step is the aim of spiritual life. Stay steadfast on one path with endurance. Confidence in the master helps sever karmic chains. Do not dig many shallow holes; dig one deep well to reach water. Build your spiritual life with solid foundations, not just an empty shape. Great effort and struggle are required to achieve anything of value, including spreading spiritual teachings. True devotion makes everything possible. "Through the conscience, you will see reality." "If you dig in one place, even if you find a big rock, you will come to the water." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The disciple must never abandon the need for the guru or the teachings, for that is the gravest error. The guru is the principle that leads from ignorance to knowledge. This Guru Tattva is the essential diamond, not the physical form, yet it is embodied to provide tangible guidance. God aids the seeker by sending the guru, who is thus revered as indispensable. The aim is to merge the individual self with the cosmic Self, like a river entering the ocean. This is the Advaita understanding, where the one supreme reality is reflected in all individuals. This merging is the true purpose of yoga, achieved through the guru's grace and teachings. The embodied form concentrates this divine energy, making darśana transformative. The state beyond the three guṇas is inexpressible; it can only be pointed to as 'not this, not that.' "The moment you think you know everything, very soon you will find yourself asking, 'Where are the bricks? Where is the parachute?'" "God will send your friend with the boat. And the Guru is here." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path moves from belief to inner strength through direct experience. Joy is essential for learning and practice. Yoga is a science, not a religion; it requires trust and practice, not dogma or blind belief. Personal experience creates a stable foundation, unlike belief which can be shaken. The wise learn from the teachings and experiences of others. Inner strength is cultivated through disciplined physical practice, which stabilizes the body and mind. This strength allows one to remain undisturbed, like an elephant ignoring a barking dog. The gradual, daily practice of yoga provides a secure foundation, avoiding the pitfalls of temporary inspiration or energy transmission without sustained effort. Purifying the ego and dissolving arrogance are prerequisites for spiritual progress. "A wise one learns from others' mistakes, and the not-so-wise learns from his own mistakes." "In spirituality, you do not believe. You have trust in your Gurudev, trust in the scriptures. You practice, and you have experience." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path to enlightenment begins with saṁskāras before birth, unfolds through finding a Guru, and culminates in unwavering devotion and inner peace. Saṁskāras start in the womb through the mother’s exposure to scriptures, mantras, and sacred stories. This shapes the child’s consciousness early. Sukhad, son of Vedavyāsa, knew all scriptures from birth yet was denied entry to Vaikuṇṭha because he lacked a Guru. True knowledge without Guru Bhakti remains incomplete. He sought King Janaka as Guru and endured tests of patience, like standing in trash for days. Guru tests reveal a disciple’s commitment. Janaka himself became enlightened through Aṣṭāvakra, who taught that Brahman alone is real and the world is illusory. Janaka’s devotion was unwavering; when his palace burned during satsaṅg, he stayed still, listening to the Guru’s words. Other disciples ran after a monkey stealing clothes, showing attachment. Unshakeable presence with the Guru is essential. One must leave outer baggage and mental stress outside when entering satsaṅg. Lasting peace comes through bhajans, kīrtans, and Guru Bhakti, not dulling the mind with substances. Through Guru’s grace and selfless service, one merges with the Supreme Self and attains enlightenment. “Brahma satya, jagat mithyā. Only your Ātmā and Brahman, the One, is the ultimate truth.” “His whole kingdom and palace are on fire, but he is sitting straight, not doing anything, just listening to the Guru Vākya.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The power of language and respect shapes spiritual life. Words carry energy, influencing our inner state and relationships. A story illustrates this: a man feared the yoga pose called Śavāsana, the corpse pose. After this, the name was changed to Ānandāsana, the bliss pose, to remove fear. How we speak is crucial. We do not "take" a mantra; we may "get" it as a sacred gift, which changes our entire attitude. Modern communication often loses depth and respect, using abbreviated or vulgar language absorbed from media. This influences us subconsciously and must be guarded against. Addressing others with respectful titles, like "Devī" for a woman, cultivates different inner feelings. The manner of giving, even food, carries energy; offering with the right hand and respect changes the offering's quality. Respect extends to spiritual objects; keeping a mālā in a clean, valued place allows it to retain its energy. Physical posture also matters; sitting like a king or giving like a beggar changes the inner experience. Pronunciation in mantra is vital, as a single sound can change a word's entire meaning. "Your entire spiritual path becomes different. Yes, just try to think about this: it is a completely different approach." "If we are not aware, this will come subconsciously inside. We need to put a firewall in front of us, not to allow such thoughts and such language to become common to us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The story of two pilgrims reveals the power of the guru's grace over ritual observance. They undertook a difficult journey to bathe in the Ganga, following a strict rule to only lodge with those who had bathed there. After two months of travel and hardship, they finally stayed at an ashram, assuming the resident sage must have bathed in the river. They were devastated to learn he had never even seen the Ganga, feeling their entire effort was wasted. That night, they witnessed three black cows enter, transform into women who cleaned the ashram, and then touch the dust from the sage's feet. Upon touching that dust, they transformed into radiant goddesses. The goddesses identified themselves as the Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati, explaining that they bear the sins of all who bathe in them, which blackens their forms. They are purified not by the river, but by the dust from their guru's feet. "All of their sins come into me, into all three of us, and then our forms become black from holding everyone’s sins." "When we touch the dust that touched his foot... it touches us." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual path is built upon a strong foundation of integrated practice. Three daughters embody distinct yogic approaches within one household. Gyānībāī uses wisdom to transform her family, measuring spiritual age from initiation. Sevābāī's selfless service, despite rejection, ultimately leads to abundance and the redemption of her persecutors. Bhaktībāī's devotion, expressed through a single night of worship, protects the entire community from latent harm. These are not separate paths but facets of a complete life. True spirituality is not miraculous displays but grounded simplicity, kindness, and becoming a better human being. It is building a stable pyramid with all sides, not chasing one extraordinary experience. The foundation matters most. "Ten years back, I got Guru Dīkṣā, I met my master. And I got my mantra 10 years back, so I am 10 years old." "If you manage one, you will get everything. But if you want to manage everything, you will lose everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True contentment is found in renunciation and devotion, not in worldly possessions. A contented sādhu, happy warming his food on a funeral pyre, desires nothing, not even a boon from Śiva. This illustrates that spiritual fulfillment requires no external gifts. Greed, envy, and ego destroy spiritual progress, causing one to abandon a guru for material gain, as shown when a householder expels a sādhu for a yoginī promising gold. Attachment to the impermanent leads to suffering. The guru's grace is the only essential possession. Mantra practice purifies the mind, brushing away negative thoughts like seeds caught in hair, serving as an antivirus against fear and doubt. It brings peace by activating and cleansing consciousness. "When you have his blessings, then you are successful in any way, and you will get everything you want." "Things will come, things will go... What is coming, accept it with open arms. What is going, also let it go." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Human life is the highest birth, gifted with intellect and discrimination. Do not waste this precious opportunity. Among all associations, satsang is supreme. All pilgrimages and holy places reside within the Guru's lotus feet; with the Guru present, there is no need to search elsewhere. The Guru's grace is everything. We are connected to a great spiritual lineage. The system of Yoga in Daily Life is for everyone, spreading this wisdom across the world. To be in the Guru's presence is the greatest blessing. "God is sitting in front of us. When we have Gurudev's blessings with us, when we have Him with us, then there is nothing to worry about in life." "All pilgrimages, all yātrās, everything that exists, is in the lotus feet of the Gurudev." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Today celebrates International Yoga Day and the global system of Yoga in Daily Life. Rare great beings incarnate to guide humanity. This system is respected across India and the world for making yoga accessible to all. We are blessed to be part of this era and this beautiful guidance. The practice is simple and will be continued. "Very rare Mahāpuruṣas incarnate in this universe to help and guide humankind." "Na karmāṇā na prajayā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The primordial sound Oṁ connects all humanity through its varied pronunciations across traditions. Scriptures state the universe began with this sound. As it traveled, the vibration transformed into "Amen" and "Āmīn" in other faiths, revealing a universal connection. This symbol is a gift for all mankind. A restless mind is like a monkey snatching a banana. The struggle continues as long as one holds on. The teaching is to let go. Place the banana down; the monkey takes it peacefully and calms down. Similarly, stop wrestling with thoughts. Surrender them. Practices like meditation and devotion slow the mind. A peaceful mind resides in the present, reducing stress and increasing bliss. True peace comes from surrendering all expectations to the Master. "The easiest option is to let go, put it down, and allow the mind to become peaceful." "Gurudev, you do what you are doing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Celebrating the International Day of Yoga highlights its global recognition and benefits. The day was established to make humanity aware of yoga's advantages for individual and collective well-being. The celebration includes demonstrations of physical postures for health, particularly for the spinal column. Practices like Vajrāsana and twisting exercises are shown to alleviate back pain and increase flexibility. Strengthening āsanas and principles like bandha are demonstrated to cleanse energy and influence inner organs. Postures such as the lotus and tiger pose are presented for their therapeutic effects. The event concludes with a symbolic story emphasizing guidance in daily life. "First, there are the benefits for physical health: for good body posture and a healthy backbone." "In yoga, we call this the principle of bandha. It means we press, we squeeze certain parts of our body, and we release the bad energy from there." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The opening of the Rāma Temple in Ayodhyā marks a pivotal moment of spiritual and societal restoration. Many temples to Rāma exist, so its unique significance may not be immediately apparent. The common historical pattern involves conquerors destroying sacred sites to build their own. This resolution in India, however, was not achieved through violence. The site is revered as the birthplace of Rāma, an incarnation embodying perfect adherence to dharma. Through legal processes, a consensus was reached to build the temple at the birthplace, relocating the former mosque's stones for a new construction elsewhere. This event holds profound meaning, akin to the reconsecration of a foundational spiritual center. The palpable happiness of the people permeated the very atmosphere of the region. The temple's establishment represents a step toward mental and cultural freedom, achieved through a commitment to non-violence and lawful resolution after centuries. "Rāma, on the other hand, is the incarnation of obedience to the law. His title is Maryadā Puruṣottam." "This temple is a unifying point for India... Ayodhyā is a step for India—a step towards mental freedom, educational freedom." Filming locations: Ayodhyā, Uttar Pradesh, India

Welcome back, and remember the three books containing all wisdom. We are very happy for your return after three months. While waiting, I recalled Swāmījī's teaching from years ago. He said he had given us everything through three books: a yoga book, a chakra book, and the Līlā Amṛt. He explained that all answers are there. For a physical problem, consult the yoga book. For spiritual development, see the chakra book. For bhakti, turn to Līlā Amṛt, our bible. This thought came at the airport. So we have everything with Swāmījī here and in these books. We are happy to see you and wish you a good time here, with less stress. We look forward to satsaṅg and lectures. "You only have to look in those three books. Everything is explained there." "When you have any problem with your bhakti, look into our bible: the Līlā Amṛt, the Living Light." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The cycle of consumption creates inevitable consequences. People engage in certain actions, like eating meat, and these actions propagate through a cycle. They manifest elsewhere, moving from place to place, until they culminate in a significant problem. While one may feel powerless to stop this overall cycle, those with understanding can take action from their own position. The effective action is personal discretion in consumption. This means choosing a very good diet, specifically one that avoids harming animals. The prescribed method is to eat only fruits and similar pure foods. This individual discipline is the available recourse against the pervasive cycle. "You can do anything, but it will be like this." "Only eat more now, very much, only fruits, very good."

Archive 20240329 18 Edited Musical recording.

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia.

A disciple reflects on the culmination of a long spiritual journey. Meeting the teacher in 1986 began a shared struggle, with the disciple's devotion fluctuating like waves. Now at eighty-five, life is in its overtime, marked by physical limitation. The waves have settled, leaving a single wish: to think only of God and to depart life in His arms, fulfilling life's ultimate dharma. Meditation was always difficult, but hard work was embraced as active practice. With activity now diminished, the focus turns inward, going deeper inside. The aim from the beginning was to meet and be with God. "When we work hard, it is also a kind of meditation, a kind of active meditation." "The aim of our life, which we actually came here for, is to meet God and to be with God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A recollection of the consecration and opening ceremonies of Om Ashram. Photographs evoke the events. A grand procession with kalash pots moved from the village lake through Jadan to the ashram gates, accompanied by flower petals. The main stage hosted programs in a large tent. Important personalities, including a Maharaja and spiritual leaders, attended. Preparations involved installing golden kalash spires on temple tops, a task performed from a suspended basket. A special fire ceremony with mantras was held. The central event was the Prāṇa Pratiṣṭhā ritual, consecrating the temple with the simultaneous placement of all kalashas. The first Śiva Āratī in the new temple followed, filling the space with devotees. "Vishwagurujī decided that now is the right time for the Kalaśa to be installed." "The atmosphere was great. I mean, like everybody singing in unison, Shiva Āratī." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Upon waking, realize “I am a human being.” Step onto the earth and see oneself seated. Take a few drops of water in the hand. That water is Jagadīś, Mahārāj Jal Rāī. A single drop accomplishes all—coolness or goodness arises. Merge the water into the sea, and it rises into the universe, returning as water. Bow to mother and father, even if they have passed. Avoid meat and eggs; consuming them denies true humanity. Resolve never to eat flesh nor let children eat it. Serve animals instead. In India some still follow this, though influence from abroad spreads other ways. The one awake is a yogī; there is no sleep in satsaṅg. “As soon as you open your eyes, see yourself—what will happen? … I am a human being.” “Just one drop accomplishes everything; you feel a coolness or feel very good.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Evening satsang from Střílky Ashram, Czech Republic. Bhajans sung to the Master: Sobhāvo Satsaṅga Re, Yogi Jāno Kī Yoga Nidrā, Dhyān Karo, Hamẽ Hī Kam Satsaṅg Hī, Sataguru Sandeśo Moyē.

The Oṁ Ashram is a living temple, shaped as the sacred syllable Oṁ. Two types of temples exist: stone and human body. The divine presence dwells in both. The Oṁ Ashram remains the only temple in the world formed as Oṁ. Oṁ is the symbol of yoga, life, and the yogi’s heart. Its construction followed ancient Vedic tradition. The foundation stone includes stones from local lands. A nine-day yajña purified the outer space and inner being. Simple people donated funds and built it with their hands. Activation came when gold-plated kalaśas were placed on its domes. A brief window of five minutes aligned cosmic forces. Cosmic energy now flows through the kalaśa directly to the Śiva Liṅgam. This energy radiates outward, transforming wrong into good. The Śiva Liṅgam bears twelve forms of Śiva and is surrounded by one thousand eight Śiva statues. The guru’s presence functions like light in a dark cave. Darkness within melts instantly before that light. Thus, the stone temple and the inner temple merge in practice. "There are two types of temples—the stone one, and the human one. There is the presence of God in both of them." "What is the value of the guru? You can see the dark cave. Then comes the light. And when the light comes—it doesn’t depend on how dark the dark in the cave was—it will disappear." Filming location: Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia

The Guru brings light. Gu is darkness, Ru is light; the Guru is the light-giver. The light came but darkness did not accept it. To bow at the Guru’s feet is to accept that light in the heart. The Guru builds exterior stone temples and also the interior human temple. A temple’s dome has seven layers, mirroring the seven cakras. The kalaśa atop the dome receives Śiva’s universal energy. That energy awakens the earth element and flows to Mūlādhāra Cakra. Kuṇḍalinī Śakti awakens and rises through the cakras. Consciousness placed in Maṇipūra Cakra marks the halfway point. Kuṇḍalinī is that light, consciousness itself. Spiritual meaning and beauty require the rising of this inner light. This light emanates from Maṇipūra. Guru Tattva provides the strength to develop that light. Without Guru Tattva, ignorance and darkness persist. Receiving the Guru into the heart kindles the inner light brighter. Then one becomes truly human and fulfills life’s dharma—this is the Guru’s prasāda. “Gu is darkness, Ru is light, and the Guru is the one who brings the light.” “When our consciousness is in the Maṇipūra Cakra, we are all halfway—the goal is halfway reached.” Filming location: Presov, Slovakia

The essence of Yoga is revealed through the Sadguru’s grace. The Sadguru’s wisdom transcends the Vedas and their boundaries. Through direct knowledge, doubt is resolved. The mind is subdued by the inner practice of meditation. When the mind is conquered, one becomes like Ram. All is Ram. The inner light of awareness dispels all darkness. The veil to the supreme is opened by the guru’s grace. The body is the true meeting place of the beloved. Wandering outside is futile. The word of the Sadguru is nectar. Chanting Ram’s name heals the body. A false guru spreads illness. The five elements are balanced through inner focus. Service to the divine is service to the self. The guru’s feet are the refuge. Surrender to the Sadguru brings liberation. "Sadguru bedh khalak bhaya rogī, Rām bhaje jārī kāya hai nirogī." "Jo Mann Ko Maarle, Voh Ram Di Jaisa Banjata Hai. Sab Voh Ram Di Hai." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The fruit of seeing the Divine is the ultimate purpose of the eyes. The greatest gain of life is breathing on this sacred land at Om Ashram. The Gopīs taught that merely having eyes is not enough. The fruit of the eyes is to behold the Lord. This fruit is attained by seeing the Gurudev with one's eyes. Sitting at Om Ashram, devotees behold the Gurudev. They also hear the auspicious words with their ears. With their voice, they sing the glories of the Lord's name. Thus, the eyes, ears, and voice become blessed. Even if born in foreign lands, the eyes find purpose by seeing the Gurudev. Witnessing the fruits of creation at Om Ashram over decades fulfills this purpose. The presence here is a great fortune. The energy at Om Ashram is different from the material world. Time feels like coming home. The glory of the paramparā is manifest through the disciple's devotion. The light from the Guru must be preserved and spread. This strengthening light will ease Kali Yuga. "Dear friends, we know of no greater fruit for those who have eyes than this: the face of the son of the king of Vraja, adorned with the flute, is the supreme vision." "You are beholding the Lord; with your ears, sitting on this sacred stream, you are hearing his auspicious words." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A gathering of people from many places is welcomed with joy. The creation of this shared space brings happiness, as its grace is now seen and felt by all. You have journeyed here, and in your knowing, there is a shared understanding of how things are. We proceed with hope for what has been done, moving slowly toward rest. "you have come here from all different countries" "We will slowly make and go to sleep."

The human opportunity is singular; the mind must repeat the divine name. Surrender to the true Guru at whose feet all pilgrimages reside; he destroys doubts and bad qualities and grants liberation from worldly existence. Through his grace, one receives his vision and realizes the true Self. The Guru, established in the absolute, is the universe's protector and his glory is beyond description. "Give your body and mind to Sāddhā Gurudeva, and he will destroy all your doubts and all your bad qualities." "Through Guru Kṛpā, through the mercy of Gurū Deva, we receive his darśan. And at his holy lotus feet, we recognize the Ātmā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Devotees share stories of their first encounters with the spiritual path and teacher. These meetings often occurred during times of personal searching or societal change. Initial curiosity about yoga's physical aspects frequently opened a door to deeper spiritual understanding. The moment of receiving a personal mantra is consistently described as a powerful, life-altering event of connection. This guidance provided a framework for living, leading to dietary changes, ethical clarity, and a sense of purpose. The teacher's presence is credited with offering protection, solving family issues, and enabling personal miracles. The relationship is seen as eternal, providing unwavering support through all of life's phases. "At one point, something happened. They call it resonance. Gurudev produced a sound, and since I was attuned to the same type of sound, there was a connection." "When I entered the room where Swāmījī had a lecture on mantra, I saw a big light. And since that time, I actually opened my Anahata, and I got connected with the Guru Tattva." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The call to samādhi is a profound spiritual instruction. Sit down completely. This sitting is the foundation. It is the first and final instruction for entering deep meditation. The mind must settle into absolute stillness. From this stillness, divine connection arises. Invocations and chants align the practitioner with higher consciousness. They sanctify the space and the seeker. The ultimate goal is union with the divine principle. "Sit down, sit down, sit down,... sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down, sit down,... sit down,..." "Jai ho Śrī Mahāvandeśwar Swāmījī Mahārāj Jai ho Mahiśwanānjī Mahārāj" Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Morning program from Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Swami Madhuram Puri singing bhajans (Prakash Punja ...), and preparing the Kalash.

A joyous gathering is convened in the divine court. Saints and trust members are present. This sacred atmosphere is a rare opportunity granted by the Gurudev's grace and simple nature. A world-famous establishment will occur on the 19th at the Om Ashram in Jadan, an event of historical blessing that must not be missed. All are invited to witness this unique occasion. The program continues with devotional music and dance offerings from the assembled devotees. The gathering is immersed in the cool breeze of devotion within this ashram. "Such an atmosphere... is not found again and again in life." "Such a program has never happened before nor will it happen again." Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India.

The grace of the Sadguru blossoms where humility roots. Lord Gajananji is praised, the Guru is honored, and bhajans flow. This is the crown of our Sanatana tradition. On this land of India, saints and heroes were born. Their legacy gifts open speech, spirituality, and tradition. Today’s gathering is saturated with the Guru’s grace. Without that grace, nothing manifests. This program becomes a historical moment. The Guru’s word from the Siva Mahapurana commands: harbor no ego. Ego seals a person’s fate, as Ravana’s story shows. Ego blocks the path to God and the Guru. Seek the shelter of the Sadguru to shed ego. Satsang and bhajan cultivate this egoless state. Bhajans announced the Guru’s arrival to many. The Guru’s presence deepens devotion’s current. Two girls from Badmeer, blessed by the Guru, offer bhajans with vina. Their compositions will soon rise to international renown. “Without Gurū Mahārāj’s grace, nothing is possible.” “We should not have a single sense of ego.” Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Two consecration ceremonies are to be performed. The first is the Kalasha puja for the large vessel to be placed atop the shikhara. The second is the Prasada Puja or Vastu Purusha Puja, performed at the summit to please the deity of the site. Pandits will perform the puja for the other kalashas. The ceremonies are scheduled between 11:15 and 12:40. A team will ascend to prepare, followed by the main participants for the second ritual. The assembly is advised to seek shade during the approximately half-hour interim. "The next puja is called Prasada Purusha Puja or Vastu Purusha Puja." "It means to please the Vastu deity, Vastu Purusha, that he will bless the ashram, the temple." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Bhajan band concert from Om Ashram, Rajasthan, India. First part of the program.

The recitation of the Sundara Kāṇḍa, the beautiful fifth book of the Rāmāyaṇa, is performed to welcome Rāma to his temple. This section narrates Hanumān's journey to Lanka, his devotion, and his meeting with Sītā. It details his encounters with demons, his wise counsel to Vibhīṣaṇa, and the gathering of the monkey army. The core teaching is that remembrance and devotion to Rāma are the glorious path. Without divine grace, one cannot attain true fellowship, and without fellowship, one cannot attain spiritual discernment. All strength and success flow from devotion to the Lord. "Rāma kājūkārī phira me āvāṁ, Sītā kaisē udhī prabhu hī sunāvauṁ." (I have come to do Rama's work; how Sita is, only the Lord can tell.) "Sunu daśamukha dyota prakāśa, Kabahu ki nā linha karai bhāśā." (Listen, ten-faced one, radiant like light, when have I ever taken back my word?) Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

This is our ashram, a place of being and bliss. We are all here together, sitting with sādhus and yogīs, and it is very good. The essence must be in our body. An ashram is our home. Understanding comes from above, from God to mother to human. It arrives directly, like from Akkar to Nābhi. Even a mother may not know how it comes, but it is our prophet. God is the only one and will become human. If humans belong to India, then all children are equal. That one will enter God, will enter the body. We must care for the human mind. We are here, and we will do the work. In construction, one must think about how people feel inside. A building is not just a roof; it should be pleasant. The best materials are natural, like wood and straw, which support humans. Materials modified by humans, like bricks and lime, are good. Stones like sandstone are neutral, but granite harms the body. Modern materials like steel and concrete are dead and not healthy. We follow Vāstu Śāstra, the science of building, so the earth supports everyone living there. We use lime, not just cement, for healthier buildings. Wood is the best material and can be used for multi-story buildings and large halls. "This is our ashram; this is our ashram. And when you see it, oh, it is very nice." "The best materials are natural, like wood and straw, which support humans." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Australian outback presents a vast, unpopulated landscape distinct from settled farmlands. It is not a sandy desert but open scrubland with immense distances and little sign of civilization. Travel there is unstructured, allowing one to stop freely and experience peaceful campfires. The historical and cultural situation of the Aboriginal people is complex, marked by cultural destruction and a loss of self-esteem following European settlement. There are noted linguistic similarities with Indian languages, suggesting an ancient connection. Government policies of forcibly removing Aboriginal children created a lasting social gap, leaving many caught between two worlds. "You can see a long way and you don't see anything." "I'm not really accepted in the Western culture because I'm black... you talk like a white fella." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

This weekend provided a spiritual vaccination against the subtle influences of Kali Yuga. The age's decay enters through small compromises, like a mouse, creating spiritual inflation. We must learn to firmly say no to ourselves, for the gentle approach of this era ends with us caught unaware. A yogi, like aged ghee, improves with time; one is never too old for sādhana. This injection strengthens our immunity, but ongoing practice is essential. We must carry this light home and arrive at the coming opening in a state of spiritual readiness, not merely physical. Our perspective on food, practice, and community must grasp the deeper principle of non-harm. "To know how to say 'No' to ourselves." "We are never too old for our sādhana." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The mind is the root of all bondage and liberation. The mind is the only cause of both suffering and freedom. When the mind is attached to the world, it is bound. When the mind is turned towards the Divine, it is liberated. The world is an illusion projected by the mind's modifications. To know the Self, one must still the mind's constant chatter. This stillness is not inactivity but a state of pure awareness. In that awareness, the true nature of the Self is revealed. "The mind is the only cause of bondage and the mind is the only cause of liberation." "Where the mind goes, that is where you go; if the mind goes to God, you go to God."

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Slovenska Vas, Slovenia

Archive 20231021 18 Edited Musical recording.

Maintaining purity in life and diet is essential for spiritual progress. You are pure people, but some are not. It is like walking in a nice place and suddenly stepping on a needle; something impure enters. When you gather here, you come from your homes. Eating pure food at home is very good. Giving this to your children is important; do not let them eat meat. Some people think they do nothing wrong, but then they go with their children and parents, and their purity goes down. You must look very, very pure. If you go with friends and they offer something, do not take it at all. This is Kali Yuga, a time of blackness. People wear black dress, always black. But black is okay; it is not that you must be completely black or white. Be as you are, but think carefully. Do not be completely black. In India, many people are also down, eating meat. Not all, but some. Your goal should be pure. When your dress is black, you go and work. But do not be like that always. When visiting friends, you must say you cannot touch that food. There was a pure disciple in Vienna who has died. You have everything very nice. Be good. "Your goal should be pure, it should be the pure goal." "When the heart is pure, then everything is pure." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Morning satsang with Vishwaguruji from Strilky Ashram, Czech Republic.

The great fortune is to be in satsaṅg, not entangled in the distractions of the age. This gathering provides rich spiritual food, not the mental fast food many consume. To digest this requires strong inner fire and practice. Simply being in this atmosphere purifies energy and grants strength. The most vital part is the personal connection—greeting the teacher and receiving prasāda. This act releases karma and provides sustenance felt long after. Prasāda is the holy essence capable of transforming a life, as is true darśana. "Prasāda is the essence." "That Prasāda is completely able to change our life if we know what Prasāda is." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Archive 20231020 18 Edited Musical recording.