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Honor the lineage of ancestors and gurus, for they guide our path. We become ancestors for the future. Remember them daily. Their guidance ensures we proceed smoothly on our journey. We are connected through this constant lineage. Perform ceremonies and maintain respect for both family and spiritual ancestors. This remembrance is for our own benefit, fostering a clear path. Liberation comes at the final moment, but we must remain vigilant on our path until then. "Guiding is the best word. And we ourselves are becoming ancestors for the future paramparā." "When we do our sādhanā and prayers, if we pass by someone's grave, or your parents' grave, just for one second, offer your humility and remember them." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Satguru Chalīsā is a sacred text for meditation and crossing worldly existence. We worship the all-pervasive creator, the supreme incarnation. Without this grace, no one crosses the ocean of worldly life. All sages meditate upon this presence. Spiritual knowledge is given to the heart, resulting in fearlessness and the end of problems. Reading or listening to the Chalīsā brings concentration, ends the fear of birth and death, and grants prosperity and fulfillment. Life becomes perfect and suffering departs. The verses describe the merciful protector who uplifts all beings. Those who gain this vision are supremely fortunate and their wishes succeed. The guru is eternal and unequaled. Approaching the guru cleanses eons of misdeeds. The blessing itself is everything. "Without Your mercy, no one can cross the ocean of worldly existence." "Those who will have a darśan of you, Gurudev, they will be the greatest, and they will all the time have concentration and feeling for God." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The true Guru embodies supreme humility and constant remembrance of God. A genuine Guru is simple, accessible, and serves all without drama, unlike those who remain distant. The greatest quality is to feel one with all hearts, not to seek prominence. The Guru's life is a seamless thread of devotion, connecting all devotees like beads on a mala. Negative thoughts or backbiting break this unifying thread, scattering the community. True service means selflessly helping others, even those who may harm you, as it is one's nature to save. Spiritual practice requires total surrender, offering everything to the divine. "Even when he was sleeping, he kept a mālā with him, his fingers resting upon it." "The nature of this Scorpio is to stick, and my feelings and my life are to save someone." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The grace of the guru is received through devotion and remembrance. The name Holy Gurujī originated from a devotee's greeting. He was a learned professor and composed the Satguru Chalīsā, forty verses of praise, during a stay in Nepal. Hearing this Chalīsā brings profound joy. The guru wrote it while sitting by a river, imparting spiritual training. He had asked a young boy to stay with him at the ashram, arranging his schooling. The verses glorify the supreme guru, describing him as the inner dweller and creator. Listening to this Chalīsā removes all obstacles and grants prosperity and bliss. "Oṁ Namaḥ Śrī Gurudev Jī... Par Brahma Kartār." "Satguru Chalīsā kān sune... riddhi siddhi sukh pai." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Gratitude is expressed for the practice and teachings received. The Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna reveals inner tensions, linking body and mind. True understanding comes from consistent practice with guidance. The nature of samādhi is explored, distinguishing between the death of the body and the passing of the soul. The body is a temporary vessel; the essence remains within us. Stories illustrate the profound commitment of advanced practitioners who consciously enter samādhi, demonstrating the soul's power beyond physical form. "Through Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna, one learns what tension is and how to release it. My experience is that restlessness of the body means restlessness of the mind." "Passed away is different... they were with us, but now she is within us. That's the difference." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

All creatures remember the divine in their own time, from birds at dawn to animals at dusk. Humans, however, often forget this remembrance amidst distraction. We claim disbelief yet instinctively call for help in crisis, revealing a latent faith. True confidence in the divine or in one's own mind is lacking. We speak of changing our mind but cannot change our body, showing the mind's elusive power. Past generations gathered for prayer and meals, but now life is scattered, with technology and haste replacing sacred routines. While some maintain faith, many have lost the practice, and communal reverence has faded. Do not wait for others or fear judgment; have confidence and walk the spiritual path together. "Japat paśu arpakṣī pyāre." Japat means meditation. Animals and flying creatures wake and sing their prayer. "Man marana mamatā marī, mar mar gayā śarīra. Āśā tṛṣṇā nahīṃ gayī." The mind and desires do not die; the body dies again and again. Hope and thirst do not leave. Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The pilgrim's journey reveals the grace inherent in holy places. Where a saint's foot falls, that earth, rock, dust, and water become sacred. This sanctity spreads, blessing all creatures. Pilgrims travel great distances, often on foot with minimal provisions, sustained by faith and the kindness of others. The arduous journey itself is a purification, with the holy name constantly on their lips. Upon arrival, the distinction between pilgrim and deity dissolves; the devotee becomes one with the sanctity of the place. The return home is a celebration, where pilgrims are revered as embodiments of the divine they sought. This tradition exists across all lands, a universal longing to connect with the sacred. Modern travel may shorten the journey, but the inner transformation remains the goal. True pilgrimage is an inner cleansing, where one carries the holy place within. "Where the step of the Holy Saint falls, that place is forever and ever." "People are getting their sins there, but we cannot clean them there. We are cleaning for the Gurudev." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

We must live in harmony with nature, not oppose it. We often complain about weather, but we cannot manage it better than the natural order. A story tells of farmers who asked to control the rain for a year. They watered perfectly, and crops grew tall and green, but at harvest, there were no seeds inside. This shows nature provides holistic nourishment we cannot replicate. Modern life, especially since the last century, has brought more illness despite material abundance. This is because we eat constantly, consume unnatural foods, and live opposite to seasons. We eat summer fruits in winter. We use artificial perfumes and products that disturb creatures like bees, which are sensitive to such imbalances. True health comes from working physically, eating only when truly hungry, consuming seasonal and simple foods, and respecting all life. Yoga is not just physical exercise; it is understanding how and when to live naturally. This includes eating moderately, walking in nature, and avoiding negative speech. Our body thrives on natural rhythms, not on excess or artificiality. "God said, 'I am giving exactly how it should be.'" "If we eat all the time this and that... we are ill. Our life will be short." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of satsang is the search for God within. Heaven and hell are present states of being, found right here. God is not found in the sky, ocean, or forest. God resides within the heart, present in every living being. The search for God externally is futile; God is found within oneself. True devotion requires singular longing, surrendering everything but the desire to see God. That devotion transforms into union, where the seeker and God become one. This union is love, blessing, and spirituality itself. Life originates from a divine oneness, like a single drop from the rain. All creatures are equal in the eyes of God, though humans have a special capacity to know and protect. One should live humbly, kindly, and peacefully, understanding that physical togetherness is temporary but spiritual union is possible. "God is in your heart." "Where there is devotion, in that devotion, we can say there is love." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of living is to know how to live naturally and fully. Life is more than eating, drinking, and sleeping. Humans have forgotten how to live, unlike village people who sustain themselves. Life originates from water and is interconnected with all nature. Many now lack basic skills like cooking or growing food, relying on systems that disconnect them from life's source. This dependence leads to helplessness. True living means engaging directly with nature to obtain and prepare nourishment. Modern conveniences and money have replaced this direct relationship, harming health and community. A natural life of cooperation, without reliance on bought goods, fosters health and happiness. Return to organic living, cooking at home, and family meals. Learn essential skills to be self-reliant and live positively. "Life—eating, drinking, sleeping, and sometimes walking a little bit—that is not life. So, live life." "Live life means not only eat and sleep and work; there is more than this." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Sandhyā is the connecting point, joining all aspects of existence. The connection to the divine and to all teachers is fundamental. First is the mother, then the father, then the teacher, and then the guru. All are forms of the guru, from those who teach basic skills to the spiritual master. This knowledge is endless. Gaṇeśa is revered as the highest, illustrating that true wisdom recognizes the divine in one's immediate reality. The root of meditation is the guru's form, the root of worship is the guru's feet, the root of mantra is the guru's word, and the root of liberation is the guru's grace. Connection to the guru is essential, yet one can be carried away like a leaf in the wind. Realization comes from within, beyond mere study. "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara. Guru Sākṣāt Para Brahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." "Dhyāna mūlaṁ guru mūrtiḥ, pūjā mūlaṁ guru pādaṁ, mantra mūlaṁ guru vākyaṁ, mokṣa mūlaṁ gurur kṛpā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The name Sarvahittāsana signifies yoga exercises beneficial for all. This practice emerged from the system called Yoga in Daily Life, which was developed for consistent daily practice. The name was chosen to be neutral and universally applicable, reflecting a time of significant growth for yoga across various countries. The practice is foundational and meant to be sustained throughout one's entire life, promoting health without competition. It represents a simple, accessible entry point into a lifelong yogic journey. "Practice every day." "Sarvahittāsana begins with the Sarvahitā Āsana and ends with the Sarvahitā Āsana." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Nādarūpa Parabrahma is the formless Supreme Brahman manifest as primordial sound. The first manifestation was sound, the nāda, emerging from endless space. This sound is eternal and within all. The universe cycles from this sound into light, air, fire, water, and then physical forms. Consciousness, or Chetan, is awakened and without desire, unlike human consciousness which is bound by desire. The five sheaths of the body—Annamaya, Prāṇamaya, Manomaya, Vijñānamaya, and Ānandamaya—contain this consciousness. Prāṇa is the divine life force; when it departs, the body is without energy. True understanding comes from listening within, beyond the five elements. The practice of yoga nidrā leads to a rare state of conscious sleep, connecting to deeper realities. "The sound is there—nāda. Everything is coming into the sound, and we will go into the sound." "Prāṇa is God. And what is that prāṇa? Our happiness, our good friend." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Life's sanctity and the path of non-violence are realized through the guru's grace. We welcome you with the blessings of Mahāprabhujī and the guru paramparā. We first offer praṇām to Gurudev, Mahāprabhujī, Devpurījī, Alakhpurījī, Brahmanandjī, Śivanandjī. The Earth is our Mother; we are born from her and live on her lap. All five elements—space, light, air, water, earth—give us life. Indra brings rain from the oceans for all beings. Every creature rejoices when the clouds come. Humans, however, poison the Mother with their actions. Yet Mother Earth continues to purify and forgive her children. In creation, life eats life: animals eat one another without knowledge. Humans are called to a higher law. Ahiṃsā is the supreme duty, as Bhīṣma taught while lying on arrows. Even non-believers cry out to God at the moment of death. The jīvātmā is both Mother and Father, cosmic and individual. Our practice is karma yoga, purification and perfection of action. We are all brothers and sisters, united in the guru’s grace. Do not torture even a tree, and find peace on the Mother’s lap. "Jīva jīva bhakṣate—life eats life." "Ahiṃsā paramo dharma—non-violence is the highest duty." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Dharma Daṇḍa is the principle that protecting dharma ensures its protection of you. We have learned about our inner self, not the outside. In ancient times, kings first bowed to their gurus. Upon receiving the crown, they were no longer for their family but for the whole country. If you protect dharma, dharma will protect you. This principle applies to kingdoms and spiritual lineages. The daṇḍa, or staff, is the dharma daṇḍa. It is not for beating but is the principle itself. A guru once struck a king's head three times with the daṇḍa, saying to protect dharma. This staff symbolizes authority for all, not for one's own circle. Similarly, in Christianity, the pastoral staff is the shepherd's daṇḍa. At the Kumbh Melā, spiritual leaders carry the daṇḍa as a traditional symbol of this authority. The daṇḍa must be treated with holiness. Like a shepherd's dog that protects the flock following its master's instruction, the daṇḍa represents the duty to protect. Uphold the principle, and it will uphold you. "Dharma rakṣita rakṣita. If we protect dharma, if we uphold it, then dharma will protect us." "This daṇḍa is the dharma daṇḍa. That dharma gives daṇḍa." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

This hall, now opened, is the fruit of decades of dedication and spiritual work. The ashram was once a farm with pig sheds. Farmers used the space for drying crops. After acquisition, they were granted extra years. A temporary hall was built, later transformed. The guru instructed to paint iron black, signaling commitment. Insulation and windows followed. Karma yogis from many countries worked. An engineer and his wife perfected the renovation. The old pig shed was converted to beautiful rooms. The hall became Saṅgam Hall for anuṣṭhānas. Thirty years ago, the place invoked fear. The guru assured it would clear. Through meditation and sādhanā, clarity came. Now it hosts conferences. Underfloor heating is planned. Donations are requested for this warmth. "Paint the iron black." "Don't worry, don't worry. Because other people feel the same way, this ashram will become very clear. It will help a lot of people who come here." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True spiritual practice requires the unity of mind and heart, and the patience to resolve disturbances without immediate reaction. Our inner work demands harmony between the mental and emotional aspects. The mind makes decisions, but the heart's feeling must align for positive action. This principle extends to our physical practice, where the stable body and its flexible movement must unite as one force. Many internal systems, like opposing nerve channels, influence our state. Healing often comes from aligning with nature, as in Āyurveda, which works with the body's own principles rather than suppressing symptoms. Modern medicine has its vital place in acute care, preserving life where possible. The core of sādhanā is internal purification. When faced with insult or negativity, do not retaliate. Hold the disturbance within patiently until the proper time and clarity arise to resolve it peacefully. This process cleanses the heart, mind, and body. "The mind decides... but without his wife, the heart, he can do nothing." "Wait... Send happiness, joy, good things... Let it be with me. I will swallow everything in me, and one day I will clear it."

A global pandemic reveals humanity's shared suffering and the need for collective prayer and positive action. The disease remains a mystery, closing schools and halting work worldwide. Protective measures like masks are necessary, though their efficacy varies. The illness attacks the lungs and body, causing great suffering and complicating even burial rites. This hardship stems from human mistakes, requiring divine forgiveness and knowledge. Do not succumb to sadness or withdrawal. Practice safe distancing. The natural world, especially trees and clean air, offers healing prāṇa and purification. Touch vegetation and appreciate open spaces. Cultivate happiness and openness like a smiling flower, not withdrawal like dried fruit. Engage with others; do not become silent and stiff. Practice laughter and joy as a form of yoga. The mantra is a prayer for the entire world, for all beings and elements. Salt is a purifying element, and we are part of that earthly salt. Chanting and laughter are tools for purification and health. "All our education centers—kindergarten, primary school, middle school, high school, college, universities—are closed." "Feel happiness. If you are a little bit withdrawing yourself back, then it means, like, dry fruits pulled in. But we should be like that flower, opened." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True sādhanā is devotion from the heart, not mere ritual or fleeting emotion. The Pāṇḍavas failed to invite a ṛṣi for their yajña by citing their lack of performed sacrifices. Draupadī succeeded by declaring that each barefoot step taken toward a sage is itself a hundred yajñas, demonstrating the power of sincere reverence. Similarly, an unlearned brother who held only to God's name could walk on water through devotion, while his scholarly brother could not. Success comes from inner feeling, not external knowledge. Even the science of breath, prāṇāyāma, must be understood and practiced correctly from the heart, not just mechanically. Its purpose is to connect with the universal prāṇa that sustains all life. "Each and every step taken toward sādhus or ṛṣis is equivalent to one hundred yajñas." "Your mantras have no power, but you... you have this power that exists nowhere else in the world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True yoga is the inner awareness of all action, not merely external exercise. Common practices like posture and breathwork are only a part. The complete path requires the guru's knowledge of kriyā. Kriyā is every action, from daily routines to the body's final processes. Spiritual practice involves turning awareness inward, not outward. This inner focus is true meditation. Yogic kriyā engages the whole being. Similarly, Yoga Nidrā is not ordinary sleep but a state of conscious awareness within deep rest. It is a vigilant sleep where one is awake internally. This practice is for the rare yogī who remains alert in all states. "Meditation is always within, not outside." "Yoga Nidrā is only for the yogīs... in that sleep, we are sleeping. Beside us, you are sleeping, but that yogī who is sleeping, in that he is a jagrat, he is awakened." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The sanctity of Sandhyā, the junction of day and night, is a divine time for prayer and oneness. This period demands the avoidance of all negative thoughts and actions, especially harming animals. The morning Prabhāta holds the same sacred respect. Householders are prescribed prayer at dawn, midday, and dusk, eating before sunset and after morning rituals. Sannyāsīs, while maintaining discipline, possess the freedom for spiritual practice at any hour. The distinction between householder and renunciant life is clear, yet no one should claim superiority, as ego creates separation. All beings, from birds to humans, inherently honor these times. The specific moment for evening prayer is discerned by the natural light where one can see the lines on one's palm. "During this time of Sandhyā, one should never entertain any kind of negative thoughts, negative thinking, or anything negative." "God said, 'No. I give freedom, and my door is completely open, wide open. Everyone can come... But during Sandhyā and early morning Pūjā, you all come to me.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The eternal path transcends changing customs and time. Past traditions were filled with deliberate joy, unlike today's haste. Our lineage originates from Satyuga, before the Vedas were written. In that age, knowledge was preserved orally by Ṛṣis. As duality emerged, the eternal Sanātana Dharma existed—it is the inherent nature of all creation, not a constructed religion. To preserve knowledge for the coming age, Ved Vyāsa dictated the Vedas to Gaṇeśa under a strict condition: not a single word could be written incorrectly or with hesitation. Gaṇeśa broke his own tusk to continue writing without pause. True guidance comes from respecting a hierarchy: first the mother, then the father, the teacher, and finally the spiritual guru. All younger people are as siblings, and elders as parents. For a harmonious life, such as in marriage, consult authentic Jyotiṣ—the third eye—which perceives what our two eyes cannot. This ancient science requires purity; a true Jyotiṣī does not ask for payment. Real yoga is not mere physical postures but the cultivation of inner prāṇa. Accepting negativity leads one astray from this eternal path. "Sanātana is the Sanātana. Now, these trees here, what will you call them? Maybe give a name only, but this tree is this tree, that tree is that tree." "Therefore, it is said the first God, first, is the mother... Mātṛ Devo Bhava, Pitṛ Devo Bhava, Ācārya Devo Bhava." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Today is dedicated to Bhagavān Gaṇeśa and the vision of Omāśram. Gaṇeśa is worshipped first in all endeavors and placed at the entrance of homes. His presence prevents conflicts and disharmony. He resides in the Mūlādhāra Cakra, the entire foundation. Swamiji’s kindness helps each disciple evolve into a being of human and divine qualities. A disciple may identify not with birthplace but with the Siddha Pīṭha Paramparā. Service at Omāśram is a great opportunity, its completion known only to Viśvagurujī. Omāśram will be more than a physical structure, a jewel, but its true meaning will be revealed in time. Patañjali introduced Īśvara Praṇidhāna, surrender to God, as a shortcut. He taught Oṃ as the mantra for approaching the formless Divine. Oṃ is the sound and form of God, not mere convention. An iron ball in fire absorbs fire’s qualities; similarly, Oṃ embodies divinity. Practicing Oṃ with devotion leads to realization of God. Omāśram is a physical form of the Divine in this world. All disciples contribute—through karma yoga, donations, thoughts—making it tapobhūmi. The long construction gives a meaningful aim to life. Gratitude to Viśvagurujī for this unity. "Gaṇeśa Jī automatically bestows blessings." "I couldn't build it without you, without all of you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Contentment, not happiness, is the precious foundation. It brings peace and stands above likes and dislikes. All spiritual practice is empty without the Guru's guidance and blessing. One must connect to the Guru mentally before any practice. Disciples are of three types: superior, middling, and lesser. One must strive to advance. Consider the devotee Upamanyu, whose intense desire led him to service at a young age. Gaṇeśa represents divine wisdom and the remover of obstacles. He was granted the first place for his protective and discerning nature. Humans possess knowledge but must not consider themselves supreme. All creatures possess innate wisdom, as seen in birds building perfect nests and termites constructing climate-controlled colonies. Do not disturb nature, for it will retaliate. Human interference, like altering crops, diminishes natural vitality. Preserve purity, as bees discern natural from artificial. The highest knowledge is to live in harmony without arrogance. "Without him, there is nothing. Our sādhanā is just nothing." "All creatures, what God has given—God has given everyone some kind of science or knowledge." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The essence of yoga is satsaṅg, and its fruit is peace and bliss. True peace never arises from worldly enjoyments. Ahimsa, nonviolence toward all beings, is the highest duty. Consistent yoga practice and vegetarianism protect health. The Sadguru’s grace is supreme; devotion to the Guru surpasses all. The Guru alone dispels ignorance and grants knowledge. Without knowledge, suffering never ceases. Moments of Guru-service outweigh years of austerity. The Guru’s grace is the disciple’s ultimate benediction. Without bhakti, a human form is only an animal disguise. Satsaṅg reveals the divine Self within. Remembrance of the Guru purifies the heart. The Guru’s words embody the essence of the Vedas. Even Śiva and Brahmā received knowledge from the Guru. True humanity begins solely with devotion. Devotion transforms the animal-like into true being. Therefore, ever seek satsaṅg and the Guru’s grace. "Peace and bliss are the result of satsaṅg." "Without knowledge, the being’s crying does not cease." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Learning is the sacred foundation, and the sanctity of generations is its vessel. Schools may close, but learning must continue at home. True knowledge, Vidyā, is a divine gift. The child's foundation is laid from conception. For nine months, the home should be a peaceful sanctuary with clean food and water, maintained by both parents in a spiritual atmosphere. Do not inquire if the child is a boy or girl; desire only a healthy child. Prepare the home joyfully, like birds building a new nest. The happiness of grandparents signifies the family's flourishing. Witnessing five living generations is a supreme blessing, a ladder to cosmic life. This tradition upholds the family line. Do not discard the elderly; to do so is a great sin. Modern life in large cities breeds separation, unlike close-knit villages where a new child brings communal joy. Uphold your traditions. The guest is God. In this age, do not let conflict enter; be happy, not angry or jealous. Achieve these steps through love and respect for all creatures. "Mostly they said, 'It doesn’t matter if it’s a girl or a boy, we need only a helpful, very healthy child.'" "When you have five generations in front of you, you have five steps to the cosmic life." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The day is beautiful, and the work done was harmonious for body and soul. The Guru lineage is present, deserving devotion and praṇām. Modern science preserves the voices and forms of great beings, making them accessible as if present. Yet, science also creates weapons and negativity, becoming a destructive force. The essence is to cultivate the divine within, not the demonic. Today, mantra initiation was given. Mantra is not magic; it dispels fear through knowledge. The word 'mantra' means that which brings the mind to happiness and completion. Correct practice is essential. First, write the mantra exactly each day. Then pronounce it correctly. Next, chant it mentally. The fourth stage is silent, internal repetition without movement or sound. Finally, the mantra moves spontaneously within, leading to deep spiritual progress. This is the foundation for further yogic science, including Kriyā involving the chakras. Kriyā practice requires sincere commitment. A minimum practice, once daily, must not be interrupted. The energy moves through the chakras from the base to the crown. This is a pure, positive science, not a negative or tantric distortion. The practice brings quality and strength. If abandoned, the progress is lost. "First, write down your mantra. That’s called Likhita Mantra. If you do not write and pronounce it exactly, then your mantra will not be powerful." "The fourth one is called udāsī. And this udāsī means neither tongue, neither word, neither sound, nothing is pronouncing. That time, then, you know, now your mantra will begin to function." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Destiny, governed by the moon and constellations, is unfailing and touches all, even gods. The moon and sun influence events, the moon bringing darkness or sorrow. Kismat encompasses past, present, and future for every being. Even divine incarnations like Rama, Krishna, and Jesus endured suffering as per destiny. The story of Daśaratha and Śravaṇa shows destiny’s curse unfolding. Daśaratha unknowingly killed Śravaṇa, and the blind parents cursed him to die without his son. A Greek king tried to escape a prophecy, yet destiny fulfilled itself. Kismat applies to animals and humans alike, though animals are unaware. God grants freedom, but ultimate control remains with the divine. The boss—God—holds the lock, thrown into the ocean, opened only when willed. The moon itself suffers: fifteen days of darkness, fifteen of light. The new moon carries auspiciousness, the time of Holy Guruji’s incarnation. Life is like reaching for fruit amid thorns, with suffering unavoidable. The story of Ramakrishna and Vivekananda shows the guru’s throat cancer was no real suffering. Ramakrishna could heal instantly but chose to demonstrate transcendence. Great gurus and saints have always attested to destiny’s power. So be humble, perform seva, and seek the guru’s grace. “Kismat will not let anyone free. Whatever is in your luck, you will get it.” “Even if you are God, destiny will still take its seat.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A journey unfolds from personal crisis to spiritual awakening through the Guru's grace. A life in America, surrounded by material pursuit, led to physical injury and deep questioning. Searching for healing introduced a reluctant yoga practice. Discovering a book compelled a journey to New Zealand, where a meeting with the Guru felt like a destined reunion. The Guru's instruction to teach and later to open an ashram was initially resisted but ultimately accepted. Teaching Yoga in Daily Life in the West reveals a society where yoga is often mere gymnastics and core values are crumbling. The current global situation acts as a collective tapasyā, forcing introspection. True yoga is not sequential postures but the purification of all layers of being, integrated into daily life and simple human interactions. "Everything is just crumbling. How can it get any better?" And Gurudev just said, "Put it in the fire." Tapasyā. "I practice Yoga in Daily Life. That’s my job on Wall Street." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The teaching presents the four sādhanās for liberation. Sādhanā means to practice, to work, to be active. The first sādhanā is viveka. Viveka is intelligence, discrimination between truth and untruth. It kindles inner light, seeing everything clearly. It purifies negative and positive, removing jealousy and hate. The second sādhanā is vairāgya. Vairāgya is non-attachment, giving up bad qualities. Rāga is attachment; harmful rāga must be abandoned. The third sādhanā is Sat Sampati. It means holding onto true wealth. The fourth sādhanā encompasses samādhi, śraddhā, ati tīkṣṇa. It further includes kāryopāram, sama, dhana, vicāra. These four sādhanās lead to mokṣa. All activities are sādhanā, but these four specifically grant liberation. Thus, do the four sādhanās. "Sādhanā cāro karo, Hari pyāre, jis se hove mokṣa tumhārā." "Dūjā sādhanā ve rāghav kāhī̃, brahmalok tak bhojā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The sun is the divine light and energy, the ultimate destination for the soul. Indra provides the vital energy, or Vajranāḍī, that grants strength and confidence. The physical body and its layers—annamaya, prāṇamaya, manomaya—are temporary. Only the purified soul, the ātmā, can pass through the sun to reach higher realms. The mind and desires are perpetual sources of suffering, never dying even as the body perishes repeatedly. One must navigate the fourteen worlds, progressing upward or falling down. The entire spiritual journey is defined by two paths: Uthan, which is ascent and development, and Patan, which is descent and destruction. Choose the upward path through grace, not mere intellectual knowledge. "Man marā, mamatā marī, mar mar gayā śarīr." "Uthan and Patan. Development, development, development." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Devotion to the Guru is the supreme value, surpassing all material wealth. Spiritual progress requires surrender and perseverance through tests. Offering respect to the Guru aligns one with divine grace. Reciting mantras with understanding invokes spiritual wealth. The effect of spiritual practice may not be immediate due to past karma, but grace manifests in time. A story illustrates that a promised offering to the Guru holds greater value than any monetary sum. True devotion cannot be purchased. Another story reveals that a king's genuine charity was tested by God appearing as a beggar. The king passed by offering everything without hesitation. We must offer ourselves completely. We do not know our own spiritual stature or that of others, so we must regard everyone with respect. Personal tests from the Guru, such as being refused or sent away, are part of the spiritual journey to strengthen faith and surrender. All difficulties purify the devotee. "Money has no value for me. My promise is what I cannot break." "Your hands will always be up, not down like a beggar's." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Three auspicious times exist for prayer. The first is before sunrise until half an hour after sunrise, known as Brahma-muhūrta. The second is midday, from noon for one hour. The third begins at sunset, when a lamp is lit. Observing these times aids the spiritual journey. Prayer can be done at home before a sacred image. All who give knowledge are gurus, from parents to teachers to the divine. Yoga is the principle of balance and consciousness within. It involves the body, mind, and prāṇa, or energy. Practice includes physical postures, breath control for purifying the nervous system, and meditation. This is a science requiring dedicated study over years. "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara." "Man means mind, tra means liberation." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of yoga is the highest spirituality, uniting the individual with the divine principle. Chant Aum, directing awareness from the navel to the crown chakra through seven stations, connecting to the guru's grace. This practice purifies the inner channels. Maintain a vision of oneness with all beings, including parents and spiritual teachers, whether they are physically present or not. The cosmos originated from the primal sound, the three letters A, U, M, which form Aum. From this resonance emerged light, then air, water, and earth. Shiva is the first yogi, the source of yoga, embodying the balance of all dualities within creation. All elements, deities, and opposing forces—devas and rakshasas—exist within the human body. The inner journey requires balancing these forces to reach the supreme state. The guru principle is the final guide beyond all learning, leading to the cosmic Self. Fulfill worldly duties while keeping spiritual practice in the heart. "Yoga is the highest, the very highest spirituality, and it is for everything." "Therefore, the final highest is the one who understands the Guru principle." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga requires attention to precise joint movements, not merely postures. The gathering emphasizes human connection beyond divisions of religion or culture. Every year, new offerings are made for bees, birds, and trees. A skilled yoga teacher explains each movement: which knee or hip bends, how breath and stomach engage. This covers body, mental feelings, and social awareness. Vajrāsana involves naming movements of knees, hips, shoulders, and wrists. Some elements are not exactly yoga. The week focuses on being human, not on countries or creeds. Those leaving send their names. Anyone may offer greetings now. Bhajans will play, and prasād will be shared. For those considering sannyāsa, older age is better. Young people still need worldly knowledge. Seek consent from parents, spouse, or partner. Keep personal funds in the bank for security, not for the Āśram or teacher. Maintain two meters distance, but briefly lower masks to show faces. Sit peacefully. The closing chant invokes Gurudeva and the lineage. "Nobody thinks about religion, nobody about culture, nobody about countries, but about a human being." "We refer to the movements we need to name for our joints: knees, hip joints, shoulders, wrists." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The spiritual search is conducted within, not in the external world. We possess everything we seek, yet we search outside like a mother frantically looking for the child she already holds. Spiritual blindness is like a fog or a blind man missing an open door while feeling along a wall. The path involves purification of body and mind through gradual practice, not competition. The guru awakens inner knowledge but cannot walk the path for the seeker. Disease originates in impure thoughts and nourishment. Reduce consumption gradually, not austerely. Serve others before yourself. "Everything is with us." "The guru has given that knowledge; the guru has given that spirituality." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Coronavirus concerns everyone globally. It can be present without symptoms. Stay home if you have fever, headache, sore throat, or chills until symptom-free for 48 hours. The virus primarily attacks lung tissue, hindering oxygen exchange. Transmission occurs through moist respiratory particles expelled when speaking, coughing, or sneezing, traveling one to one and a half meters normally. Masks are crucial to contain these particles. Hand sanitizer, soap, and surface disinfection destroy the virus's outer layer. Most infected individuals do not require intensive care; the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions are most vulnerable. Strengthening overall health through proper sleep and yoga supports the immune system. Persist with protective measures like masks, distance, and hygiene. "The problem is we become tired of wearing the mask, but it is very cheap insurance for our life, our families, and all of humanity." "Exercises strengthen the immune system, which yoga does very well." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The oneness of prāṇa is realized through inner purification. Different bodies share the same vital life force. This five-day gathering cultivates peace and harmony through practice and community. The quality of the environment and food supports deeper meditation. Spiritual qualities are nurtured from childhood through family, community, and education, influenced by past lives. In a gathering, one should expand awareness from within rather than seeking external position. True seeing comes from inner vision. Meditation unites all in oneness through the body and breath, guided by mantra. "Feel in oneness. One, as our Gurudeva said, our holy Gurūjī, one in all and all in one." "All is yours. And we have our beautiful skin. The same skin that covers your ātmā." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The inner scripture is the human body, a complete book of profound knowledge to be read daily. Sit in meditation and direct concentration inward. Offer prayers for universal peace to all beings and revered teachers. Chant sacred mantras with devotion. The world faces difficulties, yet many pray according to their understanding. Cultivate essential qualities: humility, kindness, and the absence of anger and pride. Do not look outward; the natural world provides abundantly. External holy scriptures are valuable but surface-level. The primary scripture is one's own body, containing the five sheaths from the physical to the blissful. This inner knowledge is immense and personal, cultivated like a field through daily practice. True knowledge, or vidyā, is paramount. Within the body lie hidden powers: the kuṇḍalinī and the chakras. The divine principles of creation, preservation, and dissolution are represented. True completeness integrates masculine and feminine aspects. Without inward study, one remains incomplete. This knowledge must be awakened and studied repeatedly, with focus, not confusion. Education fortifies the mind against negativity. In practice, remain humble and united, seeing the oneness in all professions. Concentration is essential for attainment. Remove poisonous desires and ego to approach the divine. Spiritual power is necessary; without it, one is lost. Seek the company of the wise to drink the nectar of knowledge. Do not waste this human life. A guide is necessary for liberation, from worldly skills to the highest cosmic self. "Read your holy book. And in your book, immense, immense knowledge." "Without concentration, you will not get it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The coronavirus pandemic reveals the fragility of life and the critical importance of prevention. The virus attacks the lungs, severely reducing healthy tissue and causing patients to suffocate from lack of oxygen. There is no causal treatment or vaccine, making hygienic precautions and distancing essential. The most severe cases require intensive care and artificial ventilation. The situation has overwhelmed hospitals globally, forcing adaptations in care and postponing other medical procedures. Prevention through mindful behavior is the best defense against this severe and unpredictable disease. "Many people say that it’s something like the flu. But the difference is that for flu, we have a treatment." "I saw the lungs of a patient who suffered from coronavirus. And he had just a 2 to 1 cm area of healthy lung tissue." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Purification requires removing two kinds of accumulating dust: physical and the subtle dust of negative thoughts, words, and backbiting from many lives. This inner impurity, like physical dust, collects slowly and can manifest as disease. Prayer and mantra are the means for cleansing. The practice begins with writing the mantra, then mentally repeating it, then internalizing it until it flows automatically. This consistent practice displaces gossip and negativity, which are poisons to the spirit. One must dedicate real time to this inner work, not merely occasional ritual. If you have received a mantra from a teacher, you must faithfully practice that path without mixing or neglect. "Therefore, we pray, we ask Gurudeva: please purify me from the body to our consciousness." "There are two kinds of dust. One is physical dust, like this. The other is like our feelings, our words." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The sacred time of Sandhyā is a period for prayer and inner harmony. As day meets night, all creatures return to their rest and, in their own way, turn toward the divine. This is not a time for negative thoughts or conflict. One should awaken before sunrise in Brahmamuhūrta, acknowledging one's humanity with gratitude. Being human means choosing goodness, honoring parents, and remembering the divine. The earth is a moving globe, sustained by natural laws like gravity. Practice prāṇāyāma beginning with the left nostril for purification. This world is like a dream, yet one must live consciously within it, seeking liberation through truth. "Therefore, in this Sandhyā time, one should not harbor negative thoughts, speak negatively, give bad thoughts to anyone, or fight." "In this māyā, why are you in māyā? You got into the world, but this world is not anyway. It is a dream." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

These are treasures for health, brought from India. Bābūl supports the immune system and digestion, increasing white blood cells. It helps with stomach irritation, diarrhea, eczema, and women's hormonal health. Boil a few pieces for tea and eat the remainder. Saṅgrī is a dried vegetable rich in fiber, minerals, and saponins, which help remove harmful substances. Soak it before cooking and use ample spices. Combining these brings in the good and removes the bad. Holy water was also mentioned. These are available for use, not for storage. "Bābūl helps to increase white blood cells and improves our digestion, which is the foundation for good health." "Saṅgrī contains a lot of fiber and many minerals, such as zinc, iron, and magnesium. It also contains many saponins, which are helpful for getting rid of harmful things from the body." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Devotion is a singular reality, expressed through many names and forms. The genuine saint or deity does not demand exclusive worship, for the divine essence is one. All human distinctions of country, color, or language are ultimately irrelevant. We gather to sing and remember this unity, honoring the lineage of teachers who point toward it. Each moment of life is profoundly precious, like a bullet fired that cannot be recalled. Our vital energy, or prāṇa, is the very force of life and feeling within the body. To concentrate on this prāṇa is to connect with the divine source. The spiritual journey requires great purity, akin to walking a sharp edge. Our inner negativity can cause regression, while cultivating oneness leads toward merging with the infinite, like a drop returning to the ocean. All external religious forms are like different names for the same water; the essence is one. "Because the real one is in oneness. If any God were to say, 'Do not worship this other God,' then neither is that God right, nor are you good for following such a command." "Your heart should be my heart. Your mind should be my mind. Feelings must be my feelings, everything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic