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How did Yoga in Daily Life begin in Europe?

Yoga is the seed of spiritual life, cultivated through daily practice and respect. Our existence is a continuous yoga aimed at understanding the divine. This understanding extends beyond the self to encompass all teachers and seekers. Initial efforts in the West faced resistance, with many rejecting yoga due to dietary attachments. Persistence in sharing the practice, particularly in Central Europe, gradually bore fruit. Gatherings grew from a few individuals to hundreds, including diverse seekers from various backgrounds. The core teaching emphasizes integrating spiritual discipline with respect for one's own culture and family. True progress requires consistency in practice and honoring one's roots without conflict. "Yoga in Daily Life. So, Yoga in Daily Life, and very nice still." "Respect your mother, your father, your brothers, your neighbors, and everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Just go ahead

Life is pervasive and the path of sādhana requires dedicated practice. All beings consume each other; this is the nature of existence. Life is present throughout the earth, within the soil and the water. The goal is not to become like God, but to recognize the divine within. One should minimize harming other creatures. Traditional practices like bhikṣā, or asking for alms, exemplify simplicity and detachment. True practice is measured by daily discipline over years, not by sporadic effort. The Guru principle is omnipresent, guiding like a parent. External forms and seats of authority are less important than internal devotion and consistent practice. The path has challenges, but steady effort leads forward. "Jīva Jīva Bhakṣate—these jīvas are consuming each other." "Life is present throughout the whole earth."

Practise faithfully and continuously

The daily sādhanā is your foundational and constant path, containing the essence of all techniques. Begin at the Mūlādhāra Chakra, where Gaṇeśa resides as the ruler of everything. This practice is for all, regardless of life situation, but requires pure living free from harm. Consistent practice leads to the heart and brings peace, while abandoning it leads to a fall. The knowledge comes from many great sages, not from one source. A detailed book maps the centers within. The ultimate reality is the union of Śiva and Śakti. Practice this core technique once daily. "He is the Lord of all lords, present everywhere." "This knowledge is not from my book alone. It is from many ṛṣis who have composed everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Buddha

The present moment is all we truly possess. The past is gone and the future is unknown. We often worship a future good, yet life exists only now. Even eating is an act of presence; taste exists only in the mouth before swallowing. Holding prayer beads connects us to this immediate peace. Consider the example of Buddha, who sought truth with great care. He moved slowly, harming no creature, and ate only what was given. His enlightenment under the Bodhi tree symbolizes rooted presence. A true teacher guides one to this awareness, not through mere action but through genuine spiritual principle. "The past is gone. The present is here, and what will be coming, we don’t know." "When he was going, he was very careful, not stepping on any animals or ants." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Daily Practice of Yoga, Diet, and Meditation

Daily practice of yoga, diet, and meditation is essential. Begin with morning exercises, adapted to age and ability. Perform standing movements, focusing on the palm, and count. Sit or stand in posture. Evening practice leads to sleep. For diet, make salad from various grasses and seeds. Break the seeds so they digest properly. Add a spoon of oil and some salt. Eat salad first, followed by a little bread, dal, vegetables, and yogurt. Control portions and eat small amounts. When hungry, take fruits. Avoid excess butter, milk, and coffee. In one month, health improves and the body becomes thinner. Practice Vajrāsana, sitting on the knees. Perform Marjari on hands and knees, arching the back. Do leg lifts lying down, without touching the ground. After one month of exercises, sit comfortably in meditation posture. "Every day we should practice." "Salad is the best. If we can take it like this from this, otherwise that other kind of salad is also not good." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Eat healthy food and live as a human

A call to conscious living through prayer, diet, and daily awareness. Religious practice is declining across many faiths, leading to negative societal outcomes. People should pray sincerely according to their own traditions. Modern habits, like excessive meat consumption and poor health choices, are harmful. The rise of veganism stems from compassion, witnessing the killing of animals like a newborn calf. We must respect all life. Daily consumption and farming practices are damaging the earth and water. A simple morning practice can reorient one's life: upon waking, affirm "I am human," honor your mother and the Earth, and respect water as divine. This conscious foundation leads to a better life. "Therefore, in this way, we should—all of us here—we should pray according to your religions." "And so, everyone, they have in their heart. And everyone, they have according to their religions, and they are doing as it is." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We can go altogether to God

The essence of the guru and student is the same, differing only in name and direction on the path. All come from different directions to meet at one point. Extensive worldly study, while respected, does not itself lead to the divine. True attainment comes through devotion, as illustrated by the brother who performed pūjā without formal learning yet walked on water. One must respect both worldly knowledge, like medicine, and spiritual practice. Ultimately, distinctions of religion or status dissolve; all are like drops returning to the ocean. The human duty is to affirm one's humanity daily, honor the earth as mother, and give love to everybody. "One master, or guru, comes from this side, so there is a different lecture, a different path. We are all coming to meet at one point." "The whole ocean and a little drop are the same. So we will come all together. Don't say it is this and this and that." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Introduction of the Strilky Ashram

This sacred grove is a place of satsaṅg, established through great effort, where one must enter with clean hands and feet and without shoes. It is a beautiful, peaceful forest for prayer. Our ashram is a holy place where many have lived peacefully, having given up things like meat and alcohol. Devotees from around the world come, though some stay only briefly. This path led to the rediscovery of the ancient principle of Alak Purījī, connected to Śiva. After the era of Śiva and Shakti, Pārvatī arose, though she was initially unaware. "This is our satsaṅg, our samāj. This is what we are for everyone." "Anytime, if you desire something... you should come to this place and pray with our mantra. Everything will return to peace and harmony." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We must now go further

To progress, integrate spiritual practice into daily life with devotion. Holī Gurujī said having children is important for progress; be good to them. Practice is not just for gatherings but must continue at home with your family through prayer and pūjā. You must learn and practice consistently, not only for a few days. The recent years made group practice difficult, but many continued individually. During the pandemic, our yoga practitioners largely remained healthy due to clean living and practice, though we must stay careful. My work has spread yoga widely, creating a community like a flowering tree. A devoted disciple of Mahāprabhujī recently passed, demonstrating ideal devotion by consciously leaving for his guru. We must aspire to such steadfast practice and devotion until our final moments, merging with the divine. "Your families are all yoga, our yoga. Then it is very good; you can do it at home too." "I told you always, that until the last, until the last time, when you will be in your guru and in your sādhanā, then in the last minutes, then you will go as into Paramatmā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Singing bhajans by Swami Gajanandji

Devotion is the direct expression of the heart's longing for the divine. The song is an offering, a plea for refuge in the guru, who is the true shelter. Through repetitive chanting and praise, the individual consciousness seeks to dissolve. The devotee acknowledges personal incapacity for rigorous practice, surrendering entirely to grace. Worldly attachments and the snares of illusion are recognized as binding. The sole request is for the guru's compassionate hand to provide crossing. Liberation is described as the burning away of latent impressions and the cessation of identification with elemental principles. The act of singing itself becomes the transformative path. "O Swāmījī, you live within, you live in my heart." "Japa tapa na hove mujhase, yahī Prabhu ārajāhe." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Jag Musafir Dekha: A Spiritual Reminder and Invocations

The black motor car appears to the world traveler—a sign of the final account. Om Bhola Sri Bhagavan Dev Purushama Dev Vakit Jai. Whose deeds have become a snare? What answer will be given? Keep the eyes awake, guard the time. The refrain: The world traveler saw that black motor car. Keep it in mind. Again and again, the understanding is given: set aside forgetfulness. The world traveler saw that black motor car, keep alert. Now be anxious before sleep closes the eyes. At the final moment, the world just departs. Pay constant attention. The question echoes: What answer to the Lord? Moment by moment, the child departs. Victory to the primordial being, the great god; victory to Mangilal Ji Maharaj; victory to Deep Narayan Bhagavan; victory to the unseen being; victory to the dharma king, the world teacher; victory to the lineage of siddhas, to the true guru. “Jag musāfir dekhā vo kālā kī moṭara yā rakhī” “Kyā javāb āge devegā, nainā nindā samaya rakhī” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Parabrahma Paramatma is behind the Moon and the Sun

The true guru guides the journey beyond form to the absolute. Many speak of heaven, but such states are not final; beings cycle through realms, including animal forms. True progress is like water evaporating from the ocean to form pure clouds, representing a refined state. That purity is accessed through true satsang. The real Satguru is a pure manifestation beyond Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, never speaking negatively. Bhagavān Śrī Devapurījī is that light, identified with the sun and existing beyond it, guiding beings to Parabrahman. He cannot be captured in a photo; to see him is to see the sun. Religion is a human construct. The ātmā is equal in all beings, from humans to ants. The body is temporary; the Self departs. The true guru gives only purity, enabling passage through the sun to Parabrahman. "Devapurījī said, 'If you want to see me like a picture, then my picture to see is the sun.'" "The real guru will give only pure, very pure." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Releasing the knots of the heart

A spiritual journey moves from seeking to self-understanding. One arrives seeking external knowledge, like meditation. The path provides a structured environment of seva, sādhanā, and community. This life becomes a precious opportunity for inner focus. The external world and interactions serve as mirrors. Irritation reveals pre-existing inner patterns, not the other's fault. Life's purpose is pedagogical, to teach and unravel these knots. The practice is to remain present in the now. Realization comes from living this process to uncover the already perfect self. "Life is not to give you joy. Life is to teach you." "The creation in you, it means it is already in you; it is already in you." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Help every creature

Compassion for all living beings is the urgent teaching. The world experiences great heat and drought. Many animals suffer and die from lack of water. While the ocean is vast and salty, sustaining life within it, life on land requires fresh water. We must help where we can. Our circumstances change, as illustrated by an old story. A mother gives her son a ring, explaining it signifies that difficult times will pass and good times will also change. This is the nature of life. We are to learn from such teachings. Therefore, we must act with practical kindness. Use water wisely. Provide water for animals and birds. Share what you have with all creatures. This is a great blessing. "Whenever you have any problems... look in the ring. Good days will come." "We should help everyone, not only humans, but all birds and animals and everything." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Mantra and Mala

Life is the Ātmā within all beings, seen through the Self. Humans consume life, yet must understand this act distances them from the supreme. Feeling pain teaches non-violence. To approach God requires immense time and grace; unintentional harm may be forgiven, but intentional killing bars the path. Saints do not boast; true greatness lies in selfless service. The mala is a constant step toward God, paired with a mantra given by the guru or family. Regular prayer, like the Muslim practice, instills discipline. The greeting of praṇām is a mutual prayer for goodness. There are two mala practices: one uses a 108-bead mala with a Guru Mukhī bead, turned with the thumb and middle finger without crossing that bead. The other is Sumaran, a constant walking remembrance like the breath, without a guru point. The story of Hanuman illustrates that one's chosen divine name, like Rām, becomes an inseparable companion through constant repetition, leading ultimately to merging with divine light. "One mala means for us one step toward God." "Your Rām is your mother, your father, your brother, your good friend." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The way to God

The essence of spiritual life is Satsaṅg and recognizing the inner Guru. Religious identity is temporary, but the Ātmā within all beings is eternal. This essence is like an ocean, with individuals as drops from it. In this age, humility and goodness lead to the supreme reality, while pride leads elsewhere. The true Guru is beyond all deities, often silent yet profoundly present. External achievements and learning are not the final measure. True greatness is found in humble devotion and inner truth. Association with truth and pure company is vital, yet even simple, constant remembrance can be transformative. The ultimate state is one of inner silence, where all distinctions dissolve. "Guru Dev. What is the Guru Dev? The Guru is above Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva." "Sat. What is sat? What is it? It is truth. Truth. And Saṅgha.... With whom do you want to live?" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India
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Pilgrimage to Himalaya 2018

The pilgrimage follows the path of the Pāṇḍavas toward heaven, beginning from Badrinath. The rivers Alaka and Nanda join at Manā to form the Alaknandā. The landscape holds the story of Arjuna's bow, where water sprang for Yudhiṣṭhira. The route passes Sahasradhara and Cakra Tīrtha, where each Pāṇḍava but Yudhiṣṭhira perished. The Satopan Glacier is receding, revealing moraines. The mountain ranges—Alakhpurījī, Nārāyaṅ Parvat, Nīlakaṇṭha, and Satopan—connect toward Svarga Rohini. This is the sacred geography where the Siddhis manifested. "When you look at this larger rock formation shaped like a bow, that is called Arjuna’s bow." "Only Yudhiṣṭhira passed the Cakra Tīrtha... He alone proceeded to Satopanth and further to Swāgarohiṇī." Filming locations: Manā, Chamoli District, India
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Pilgrimage to Himalaya 2017

Badrinath is a sacred pilgrimage site dedicated to Lord Viṣṇu. It is described in scriptures as a place of meditation and liberation. Pilgrims first bathe in a hot spring before entering the temple for ceremonies. Nearby is the village of Mana and the cave of Ved Vyāsa, which resembles an ancient book. The Sarasvatī River flows from a valley to meet the Alaknanda at a confluence. The landscape includes mountains associated with deities and glaciers. The Alaknanda River flows from Lakṣmīvan to Devprayag, where it meets the Bhagirathi to form the Gaṅgā. "It is written in the Purāṇas and other holy scriptures that here, in this area, is a place of meditation and mokṣa." "The tradition is that first the pilgrim should take a holy bath in the water and only then enter the temple." Filming locations: Badrinath, Mana Village, Uttarakhand, India.

We need purity in our minds and souls

We live in two ways: our worldly life and our spiritual life. The spiritual seed within grows continuously. We are all searching for God, who is in everyone and every creature, even a mosquito. All life is God, including the elements like water. A single drop of water becomes the ocean. Similarly, in meditation, our individual self merges into the cosmic whole, like a drop returning to the ocean. Science and spirituality are both great, but they differ. Scientists die and do not return, while great yogis can exist beyond the body. Our goal is purification through daily practice. When life leaves the body, there is only one path for all, regardless of religion. Honor your mother and father as God. Everyone who teaches you is a guru. You must walk the path yourself. "Not only humans—each and every creature is God. A living little mosquito, yes, a mosquito also has life inside, and that is God." "A single drop of water becomes the whole ocean. This drop immerses in the whole ocean." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria

The wish-tree Puja

A ceremony invokes peace and blessings for all existence. The divine mother is the fundamental creator. Invocations call for peace in the celestial realms, the earth, the dawn, the plants, and for all beings. Practical instructions are given amidst these blessings. The act of fetching water is consecrated and declared to become an offering. The ceremony concludes with repeated divine blessings and praises. "Gauṁ śānti pṛthivī śāntira vā śāntira uṣadayā śāntira vanaspati śānti viśvedi vā śāntira brahma śānti sarvau gauṁ śānti." "This will also become a garland." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Be peaceful and harmonious

The oneness of all life is the fundamental reality. All beings are interconnected. The divine essence is singular, whether called God, Brahman, or another name. This unity is observed in nature. Animals, from large herds to tiny ants, live in harmony and community. Humans possess a higher capacity but often misuse it through violence and separation. The elements—sun, moon, water—sustain all life, not just humanity. A human life is a sacred opportunity. One must nurture it with purity, non-violence, and love, as a parent nurtures a child. All distinctions of name, country, and religion are ultimately superficial. The goal is to realize the cosmic Self, where the individual drop merges into the universal ocean. This is the state of Parabrahman, beyond all form. "God is only one." "One in all and all in one." Filming location: Linz, Austria

Water Is Life

Water is divine essence and life itself. Where water exists, divinity is present. It constitutes our physical form and emotional expressions, like tears of sorrow or joy. Without water, the body fails and disease follows. It flows within our nerves and blood. The ocean's salt is vital, and its evaporation forms clouds that bring rain, sustaining all life. Yogis harness this essence through breath. Human pollution has contaminated many water sources, yet nature's cycle continues to purify it. Our existence is fundamentally aqueous; every cell requires this stream. Life is inseparable from water. "Where there is water, there is God. Where there is God, there is water." "Water is life. Life is the water." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Bhajan evening in Jadan Ashram

The yogic sleep of the realized being is a state of wakeful awareness. In that sleep, one knows wakefulness and makes the night bright as day. The senses are withdrawn yet perceiving, unattached like a white lotus in muddy water. One abides in the self, radiant on the throne of the heart. Wherever one looks or hears, there is no ordinary thought or sight. This is the sleep known to saints and sages, where consciousness remains fully conscious. "In that sleep, one knows wakefulness and makes the night bright as day." "Wherever one looks or hears, there is no ordinary thought or sight." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Body and intellect

The body is our most important instrument, yet we must understand what it serves. We possess a body but are not the body itself. This possession creates attachment, which is not inherently negative but becomes a burden when it causes suffering. The body is a fragile instrument governed by the senses. Ancient wisdom compares it to a chariot: the senses are the horses, the mind the reins, the intellect the driver, and the soul the passenger. The intellect, the driver, is crucial. It must learn to control the mind and senses through discrimination and experience to carry the soul safely. While we care for the body through yoga and healthy living, the ultimate goal is to discover the passenger within. Attachment to comfort is natural, but wisdom teaches us its outcomes without needing personal suffering. The aim is to establish a relationship with the inner self. "Nothing is really important in life. Only one thing: look for the Self." "The body itself is only an instrument." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Try to be nirmohi

The Earth suffers from human exploitation, and our food has been destroyed by the loss of natural seeds and chemical pollution. We have dug coal, diverted water, and injected chemicals, making the mother suffer. Seeds that once lasted for generations now must be bought anew, and our vegetables are tasteless and dangerous. Educated people have ruined everything. Many diseases arise from this corrupted food. Yet, some are returning to cultivate good seeds at home. We must detach from worldly attachments to move toward the Supreme. Attachment, or moha, is the heaviest obstacle to self-realization. Discipline and satsang are the paths to remove this attachment. A story of a detached king illustrates that true renunciation means no attachment, even to family. Our senses and mind constantly seek more, but we must direct the mind through satsang and wisdom to control attachment while in the body. "Holy Gurujī used to say that Bhagavān Viṣṇu put seva and mokṣa in a scale. And the scale of seva was much heavier than mokṣa." "Attachment will always be as long as we have this physical body, as long as the indriyas are active. There will always be. But we should know this: that we wake our wisdom to know and to decide." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Clear your mind

To change the world, you must first change yourself. Look within to see your anger, hatred, love, and devotion. Change comes through sitting with a guru, meditating, praying, and asking for forgiveness. The guru forgives and guides you to the Supreme Self. Do not blame others; first fix the bad within you. Never doubt the guru's decisions, even if they seem illogical, for his will is for your betterment. His grace alone ensures the disciple's welfare. A story illustrates this: disciples testing a guru with a bird asked if it was alive or dead. The guru said, "This is in your hands," showing our karma is our own. Another story tells of a marital misunderstanding over bread that lasted fifty years, highlighting how unspoken resentments cause lifelong suffering. Clear your mind through communication and forgiveness. "Guru kṛpā he kevalaṃ śiṣya kalyāṇamaṅgalam." "This is in your hands." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Atma resides in all creatures

The soul's journey is from individuality to unity with the divine. Our tradition sees all with love. Historical forces, from Muslim rulers to the British, have tested this unity, yet the essence remains. God is not present in only one place; God is omnipresent. The soul enters the human body after passing through many life forms. The human birth is a rare opportunity. The relationship between the individual soul and the supreme is like a drop and the ocean; they are ultimately the same substance. Upon death, the pure soul merges with the supreme consciousness, while others return to the cycle. Every helper in life, from a parent to a driving instructor, can be considered a guru guiding us. Our duty is to raise children in righteousness and to show compassion to all creatures, great and small. "God is not there only once. God is not there only once." "A drop of water and the whole ocean are the same inside." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Proper exercise is important to us

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajsthan, India. Two things are important in our lives. What we eat and what we breathe. Yoga in Daily Life are practiced all over the world. Sarva Hitta asanas are good for everyone. Proper exercise is as important to us as food.

Let me come to You

The science of connection is a real, transmissible technique beyond ordinary thought. Ancient seers mastered direct communication without instruments, a capacity inherent in all beings for good or ill. Modern learning is left behind at death, but this yogic science travels with the soul. Our mortal body contains not one soul, but a multiplicity of souls within each cell, led by a primary soul like a honeybee queen. From this collective arises our individual character, which can manifest as spiritual humility or conflict. We must care for the body as our necessary vehicle until realizing the cosmic self. All life, like trees bearing identical fruit, shares this fundamental unity. We are interconnected parts of a single tree across the world. The current age presents challenges, but through steadfast practice and the guru's grace, we must persist on the path without giving up. "To see you all, I know, is a matter of science. It doesn't matter what we think; it is about techniques—the techniques, the science." "Our body is mortal, and our body will die. In our body, we have our ātmā, our soul. But in our body, there is not only one soul." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Guru is eternal

The Guru principle is eternal, transcending the cyclical divine play of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. These deities change and serve each other across ages, but the Guru's seat, the Gāḍī, remains. This seat is not the individual but the eternal principle they temporarily represent. Humans originate from the Saptaṛṣis, creating lineages of saṃskāra, not hierarchy. Our spiritual practice seeks the answer to "Who am I?" within this eternal shelter. The physical lineage continues through specific seats and disciples. "Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva will change, but the Guru will remain." "One should not sit on that chair... that Gāḍī will take that one." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Come here to practice yoga

The ashram's sanctity is preserved by its pure elements and dedicated practice. This land receives only divine water, ensuring the air, fruits, and vegetation remain uncontaminated and wholesome. It is a place for meditation, exercise, and walking among holy trees. One should visit often to partake in this purity, offer prayers, and enjoy the simple, good food. The environment is cool and refreshing, akin to the Himalayas outside of winter. A warm room is maintained for all who come to pray. Our collective work extends beyond the ashram through established councils and yoga programs, operating under United Nations principles to aid people, animals, and nature globally. This duty requires unified action, not individual effort alone. "From the other side, water comes, but water is already flowing in the other direction, so it does not enter." "The United Nations doesn’t give the money. But they gave us that we can do something." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Bhajan singing from Jadan Ashram

The yogi's sleep is a state of yogic consciousness where wakefulness is known within sleep, and day is known within night. It is a sleep without support, upon a white stone slab. In that sleep, one knows the day within the night. It is a sleep of knowledge, leading to the state of Nirvana. Through this practice, one meets the Supreme Person. The true form is revealed when one meets that Person. The guru's assembly reveals the true knowledge. The body is without a country; the divine person is wondrous. One who worships in this way is absorbed in the guru. "Us nindrāme jagratā jāne, punirātri me divasu jñānī hai." "Deha binā deśikānī hai, Deva Puruṣa dabhuta havāliyā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Morning Invocations and Guest Arrangements

Evening satsang in Jadan Ashram, Distr. Pali, Rajasthan, India. Bhajan singing.

Become one with yourself

The universal sound of bhajan originates from the navel, or nābhi. This sound is not exclusive to humans. Birds produce beautiful voices akin to bhajans, especially in peaceful ashrams. Animals like cows and buffaloes express inner happiness through their sounds. Fish in the ocean and deep lakes also create sounds, which are heard as a collective song when the water is peaceful. Many creatures, including snakes, make indistinct vocal sounds together. While humans possess greater mental capacity, all beings participate in this universal expression. The sound within a bhajan carries profound beauty that resonates from this central point. "In the morning you can come, all the birds this day are so beautiful, giving their voices like they are bhajans." "When we go further down, and in the ocean when it is very peaceful, and we look deep, we hear many, many sounds. It is like a bhajan." Filming locations: Village, Rajasthan, India.

We are that drops

The teaching focuses on karma yoga, universal compassion, and the soul’s journey. Karma yoga stands as the highest path. Selfless service, or seva, brings peace, harmony, and understanding. Even an ant must not be harmed. On scorching days, food and water are offered to ants with care, using thorns and stones to guard the offering. God entrusted humans to protect all creatures; fulfilling this duty leads to Parabrahman. Those who understand refrain from killing any being. At birth, a child’s hands are closed, full of divine gifts; at death, hands open, having given everything away, taking nothing. The individual soul mirrors a drop of the ocean—one with the infinite Paramātmā. The body is a lamp; when its fuel is exhausted, the flame vanishes, unseen. All people, irrespective of origin, share that same Ātmā. Heaven and hell are transient; liberation lies beyond them. In this dark age, one must strive with strength toward the supreme. Do not lecture others about their food or drink; simply pray inwardly for their transformation. All nature sleeps at sunset and awakens at sunrise, yet humans ignore this cycle. Humans alone possess the capacity to grasp this truth and transcend. This understanding is the essence of human life. "Even when you go and there is an ant, a little ant, we should not step on it, not kill it." "Heaven is heaven, but heaven will also again go. And we have to come out from earth and heaven." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Spirituality in the heart

Our heart is a well of giving that must flow to remain pure. We are born from and abide within a vast spiritual ocean. Knowing "I am" and feeling God within, we are here not to sit idly but to help others. Helping flows from the heart, generating more power, peace, and love. Giving enlarges the heart; withholding causes stagnation. Just as a well gives fresh water the more it is drawn, the heart yields more peace and harmony through giving. We must not refuse to give, for in truth, you are everything. Our inner energy must be kept alive by giving what we like. Even when the body perishes, the heart becomes a vast space. We practice to attain this greatness, giving to all beings. This heart-based spirituality surpasses all books. We are ultimately one. "When we help one another, it comes from our heart: more power, more peace, more love, more of everything." "As much as is drawn, so much flows... when we draw water, then clean, fresh, very nice water flows out again and again." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Practising asanas concentration and bhramari pranayama

A guided practice integrating physical posture, energetic seal, and meditative awareness. Begin standing with feet together, then apart. Execute movements with the arms and gaze to each side, synchronizing with breath. If necessary, one may sit. Kneel, placing one leg forward, fixing the gaze on a single point. Extend the arms and return slowly. Raise the hands overhead, palms pressed, then close the eyes. Sit with crossed legs. Form the gesture with thumb and index finger. Perform the specific seal twenty-one times, coordinating with the natural breath. Recite the sacred sound eleven times with eyes closed. Perceive the vibration moving from the central point upward to the crown and back to the nostrils. Become aware of the stations along this internal pathway. This is an introductory instruction for working with the subtle energy and its centers. "Perceive the normal inhalation and exhalation." "Become aware of how many stations there are on the path."

Practising bhramari pranayama

A guided practice for hemispheric balance through breath and focused attention. Sit straight and concentrate. Use both index fingers at the ears. Keep elbows aligned. Bite the teeth evenly to hear the sound from both sides. Control the teeth to engage both hemispheres. Perform the breath cycles for a set count, then rest. Place hands on the head and feel the vibration in both hemispheres. Observe the difference when teeth are open or closed. The breath should be equal through the nostrils. Restlessness indicates a lack of balance between the hemispheres. This technique requires consistent practice over many days. Learning this balance is not immediate, like learning to drive or fly. One must practice until it becomes internalized, able to be done without the teacher's presence. The key is intense concentration, like a pilot focusing only on the instruments, ignoring external conditions. All aspects of life and yoga require this deep, singular focus to be mastered. "Bite your teeth and see what the difference is from both." "When the master is with, but when the masters are not, that’s a problem. So, slowly." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The master and his disciple are one

The light of the Guru is the supreme reality. The divine lineage embodies this light. A disciple's journey involves initial confusion and resistance to the Guru's guidance. Through persistent devotion and surrender, grace is received, often in moments of deep meditation or on sacred occasions. The ultimate truth revealed is the non-dual oneness of Guru and disciple. This unity is not of form but of essence, like the ocean and its drops. Many teachers give instruction, but only the Satguru bestows the transformative blessing that awakens this knowledge within. This realization requires consistent practice and turning inward. "Guru and disciple are one." "I will make you one."

Donate to handicapped people if you can

A grand ceremony is planned at the ancient Ālakpurījī temple. The temple, though once small, has grown and requires renewal. A beautiful chariot will bring a revered elder for the disciples. Many will participate in a slow procession with kalaśas and bhajans. All saṃnyāsīs are invited globally. The following day marks an anniversary connected to global peace work through the United Nations. This connection facilitates charitable action for humans, animals, and nature. Support for these universal causes is sought. "Whatever you can give, you may give. This money will go only for that purpose." "We help people, animals, and nature; we protect water and so on." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

In your body is God inside

A new consciousness is dawning through veganism and spiritual unity. Ālakpurījī's presence is growing worldwide, not just in India, like a seed becoming a beautiful flower. Many are realizing the divine within without formal yoga. A global shift is occurring: young people are adopting veganism, understanding we must not torture or kill life. This marks the converging ages; Kali Yuga's darkness is receding as Satya Yuga's light rises. We must survive by choosing non-violence. The soul suffers immensely when life is taken, creating negative karma. Our time is to protect animals, showing the love we give to pets to all creatures. This creates a new world of peace. Human intelligence can achieve great good, recognizing God within all. Life is short; hold to God and help all beings. Equality is essential; the soul has no gender. The current strife over possessions is Kali Yuga's darkness. We must bring light and realize Brahman. "Now veganism has begun around the whole world. And year by year, the young people, they brought in their brain that yes, we should not kill life." "Our life is not our body, but in our soul... And that is feeling very terrible things. And with this, they die. The soul goes out very torturing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The real yoga nidra

The essence of Yoga Nidrā is a true yogic practice, not mere sleep or relaxation. Common understanding is incomplete. The real practice requires inward focus and disciplined sādhana on a single, straight path. Many practitioners are scattered, beating the sand for a snake that is not there. Animals and birds remain true to their own nature and path; humans must do the same. Do not be lured by illusory fruits into thorny bushes. Follow the guru's words directly. Choose the stick of discipline over the melting ice cream of transient pleasure. Perfect this practice by sitting with your mālā for one hour, with focused awareness. "Many people are doing yoga, meditation, and concentration all around the whole world, but only rarely will they realize." "What do you want, ice cream or the stick?... I said, with both hands, 'My stick.'"

We need peace in the whole world

Peace is the essential state and practice. The word "Śāntiḥ" encompasses perfect happiness and is invoked to conclude prayers. The world desperately needs this peace. Our practice and mantras are good and must be shared. Life is like a flame sustained by energy; when that is gone, the flame goes out. Our bodies contain the five elements. We should begin the day with reverence for earth and water. Observing nature, like birds and dogs greeting the sun, reveals a shared vitality. Dietary choices, like abstaining from meat, can bring more peace and clarity. Personal rituals, like morning Pūjā, connect us to this energy. We should send prayers for others from our own prāṇa. The flame of a lamp is powerful; showing it to a child can aid sleep. Our practices and words are a spiritual wealth to be given to all. We will face difficulties but should build and give goodness. Practice Trāṭak by gazing softly at a flame's clean light, then closing the eyes. "Śānti is both a feminine principle and the state of perfect happiness and joy." "Life is like this fire. When everything, like ghee, is consumed, it will go away." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

A Call for Oneness and Earthly Stewardship

We must awaken to oneness and become stewards of Earth. Our spiritual work is for all, transcending gender, moving into unity. We have destroyed much and must restore the earth, our second mother, who now cries. Chemical pollution affects every creature and leads to our conflict and demise. Earth, water, and energy are the three vital points we must protect. We must also love children properly, for they are essential to bringing the world back to peace and harmony. Our collective care will restore balance. "When we said Aum, that Aum became for all in one—one in all and all in one." "Mother Earth, and the water and the air—these three points—if we can care for them, we will be again very good." Filming location: Croatia
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Morning practice from Salzburg

Yoga practice integrates physical postures with mindful awareness. Begin with toe movements and leg stretches. Perform the full butterfly posture, bringing soles together and bending forward. Alternate leg stretches while keeping the opposite leg straight. Practice repetitions consistently, ideally in the early morning. Maintain postures like Ānanda Āsana for relaxation, distinct from śavāsana. Synchronize movements with collective energy. Keep heels elevated during certain poses to maintain form. The practice builds discipline and vitality through regular, attentive exercise. "Because when we do exercises, then the energy, the body, and everything, they say, this is the time." "When we all do our yoga in daily life, all people everywhere, then we should go up at the same time."

Just be humble and give

Humanity has lost its connection with Mother Earth, creating suffering and destruction. Humans possess great intelligence and spirituality, yet this development has led to harming the planet and each other. Modern advancements, while impressive, often involve chemicals and practices that spoil the natural world and human health. The Earth, our second mother, is now in very bad condition due to this interference. Despite having everything, people still fight and seek to kill, forgetting their shared humanity. The call is to return to humility, peace, and oneness with all life. Healing begins by sitting with Mother Earth, offering prayers, and giving selflessly. "Morning, when I wake up, I see my eyes open, and what I said, 'I am what?' Human." "We have destroyed the earth. All is for Mother Earth. Whatever we are bringing, all that is happening, why not we give some good?" Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Shivaratri Satsang with Vishwaguruji

We are the essence of Śiva, Śakti, and the Guru. From primordial space emerged three elements: space, air, and fire, associated with Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. Śiva and Śakti are one unified power, with Śakti as the dynamic force and Śiva as the conscious principle, manifesting as duality within a single body. This power is in all things. The five elements—water, earth, fire, air, and space—are alive and conscious. Our individual ātmā is like a drop from the ocean of universal consciousness; we are never separate. Everyone is a guru, as a guru is one who imparts knowledge, from a parent to a teacher. All spiritual paths and rituals, like holy water, connect to this one power. Do not reject helpers like doctors, for we may need them. True knowledge unites the scientist and the spiritual guru. "Śiva and Śakti, Śakti is the power, great, everything, and the other is that Śiva." "We are all one, and we have one heart here and our ātmā here." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

When the heart is open

The heart's call for spiritual communion is the essence of satsaṅg. All beings, from birds to humans, instinctively seek the company of their kind. This gathering fulfills a deep inner need that solitary practice cannot. People travel great distances to sit in an ashram's atmosphere, not merely for formal practice but for the nourishment of shared presence. Spiritual practice is more than physical exercise; it is for the ātmā. True reality and purity come from the heart, not from books or intellectual discourse alone. This longing is a positive addiction to peace, joy, and divine connection. When alone, the heart calls out for the company of fellow seekers. We are all gurus to one another in this shared human journey toward inner clarity. "My bhaktas, my disciples, my friends, when they come, then my heart, my feelings..." "We are also addicts. But our addiction is to spiritualities, happiness, joy, peace, God." Filming locations: Vienna, Austria.

We can't judge anybody good or bad

Great yogīs and ṛṣis exist, unseen in mountains and caves. Their profound state is beyond ordinary comprehension. The true essence is Guru's grace alone. Many claim greatness, but the authentic one does not proclaim it. The ultimate gurus are the divine principles of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. All beings, male and female, embody Śakti and can attain this state through practice. The body is temporary; the soul journeys. The Guru is the pilot guiding all disciples. Without that grace, one is like a bird with cut wings, unable to ascend. "Guru Kṛpā He Kevalam. If you believe and you feel this, and you do everything, and you become a Guru." "Without Śakti, nothing will be. But they have to practice. They have to learn."