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The Bhajan of Selling Sleep and the Path of Truth

The path is to awaken from the dream of worldly existence. A beautiful bhajan speaks of selling one's sleep, symbolizing the desire to transcend unconscious living. The true technique is Yoga Nidrā, a conscious awakening, not mere physical sleep. One must move from slumber into awareness. The spiritual journey requires truth and righteous action. Without truth, there is no liberation. Devotion and meditation on the guide are essential. The human life is the perfect opportunity for this realization. "Without truth, you will not have liberation." "Therefore, you should make your life fruitful." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

What will happen when we will go out of the body

The nature of ultimate reality and the soul is an unfathomable question. We speak of existence, yet certainty eludes us. We believe in an afterlife or liberation, but these are unverified thoughts. The material world shows consistency, like seeds yielding specific fruits, but the spiritual realm is unknown. We ask if the soul returns or merges, using metaphors like the ocean and its evaporating waters or a single spark causing a vast fire. These illustrate the puzzle of the one becoming many. Śaṅkarācārya taught that perceived reality is like mistaking a rope for a snake; the fright is real until the truth is seen. Yet the rope itself is not ultimate. Therefore, do not live in fear. Be happy and do your best to enjoy life in this body. The truth is described as "one in all and all in one." Practice meditation to go within yourself, for seeking outside yields nothing. External scriptures and teachings are varied and ultimately unreliable compared to direct inner experience. Maintain your health through practice, but understand that the breath, or prāṇa, is the unseen force controlling life. In the end, we are all in one. "One in all and all in one." "Everything we have to do ourselves." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The Blessing of Lineage

Respect and fully utilize the blessings, energy, and knowledge bestowed by great beings and the divine. Do not claim mastery, for this blocks the knowledge and prevents spiritual growth. What is received is a heritage from ancestors, not personal property. Great spiritual masters and saints exist through generations, flowing with enduring energy like ancient rivers. Therefore, always adore your ancestors, your guru, or your parents, for they are the source of your path. Neglecting this root leads to being lost. A true master remains a disciple, performing duty with humility. Everything in nature, like an ancient tree, holds this heritage and offers blessings when approached with reverence. "While it is given to us, we must still adore our ancestors." "Everyone who becomes a master should know: 'I am the disciple. My master is other; I am only a disciple.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The Unity of the Path

Yoga has many paths, but all converge in oneness. Yoga has many paths, yet all seekers eventually arrive at oneness. It is said, “Eko Brahmā, Dvitīyo Nāsti” – Brahman is one, without a second. Yogic postures are largely named after animals and creatures, not humans. The sages observed the movements of tigers, cobras, frogs, and applied them to the human body. From these came āsanas like Garuḍa, Baddha Koṇāsana, and Sūrya Namaskār. The scriptures speak of 84 key āsanas, reflecting 8.4 million life forms. All life subsists on life – “Jīva jīva bhakṣate” – the living eat the living. Yet humans, having the highest birth, must follow dharma and avoid needless killing. Even unintentional harm has consequences; only God, seated within, witnesses. God dwells in every creature as the inner self, yet does not interfere. The jīva moves according to its karma, either upward through dharma or downward into lower births. Yoga techniques, including prāṇāyāmas like Scorpio, maintain health and awareness. But ultimately, the greatest technique is Guru’s grace – “Guru Kṛpā Hi Kevalam.” The Guru alone is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, the supreme Parabrahma. Worship the Guru’s form, honor the Guru’s feet, and follow the Guru’s word as the highest mantra. All āsanas and practices culminate in selfless service and surrender to the Guru. “Eko Brahmā, Dvitīyo Nāsti.” “Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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We are different but we are one

Our lineage is an ancient spiritual reality connecting all humanity. Our ṛṣi lineage originates from Śiva in the Satyuga, a primordial era for the entire world. Early humans lived simply in nature, yet violence existed. Sacred knowledge, including yoga in its fullest sense, emerged from Himalayan ṛṣis who lived on vegetation and performed yajñas. This wisdom spread globally. The seven ṛṣis, seen as stars, are ancestors to all people, linking traditions from Australian Aborigines to others. Our specific paramparā includes Ālakpurījī, witnessed in the Himalayas, and the miraculous Devapurījī, who restored life. The great Mahāprabhujī is worshipped as Bhagavān. A banyan tree at the Kathu ashram stands as a living witness to this truth, as affirmed by my Gurujī. We must keep this lineage clear. "Yoga means not only postures and prāṇāyāma, but everything is called yoga." "Those who are very spiritual people... they will not suffer. They will give their body off, and they will come to the Brahmaloka." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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How can a yogi be succesfull?

Haṭha Yoga is a path to inner power and divine encounter. Haṭha Yoga is not physical exercise. The body is necessary for attainment. Perfection comes through oneness with all beings. Inner techniques control the body. These draw from the five elements. A Haṭha Yogī sits within the body. Persistent practice builds willpower. A Haṭha Yogī wants nothing. Gods cannot influence such a one. Śiva offered boons to a yogī. The yogī refused everything. Detachment is the core. Haṭha Yoga is positive and powerful. It leads to inner mastery. Practice begins with disciplined stillness. Willpower ensures eventual success. "If you can be successful in Haṭha Yoga, you have achieved everything." "Those yogīs are very happy and very free, and they don’t need anything." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The stone will melt

The sky of the self is the ultimate goal, requiring complete merger into its purity. Achieving this is both simple and profoundly difficult. One must dissolve into that sky, just as water blends into milk. Many cannot understand this truth initially, just as many did not recognize divine figures like Krishna or Rama in their time. The ocean of nectar is the illuminated knowledge within, but doubt makes one an inert stone within it, unable to taste the nectar. The Guru is the giver, and the soul must become like the clear, blemish-free sky. The heart, often hard as iron, must melt through inner fire to become pure and strong. The human body represents universal principles—head, hands, trunk, and legs—but all humans are fundamentally one, beyond division. Live to serve all creatures with health and happiness. "Prakāśa is that sky. Prakāśa is the sky, and it is like an ocean, and that is the ocean of nectar." "Śrī Guru Ātmā, Paramātmā, it is Paramātmā, the highest one. Paramātmā, that means Param, and that Param is beyond, beyond this whole sky." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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A Gathering at the Mahāprabhū Dīp Satsaṅg

This ashram is a center for yoga, culture, and harmony. It is maintained by devotees and supports the local village. People visit from across Europe and beyond for its peaceful atmosphere, clean air, and spiritual education. We offer teachings on Sanskrit, Indian scriptures, and European culture, maintaining a balance. The foundation promotes a sattvic lifestyle, including vegetarian and vegan food, emphasizing ahimsa. Veganism is a spiritual step to prevent animal suffering, like not taking milk from calves or honey from bees. Similarly, parents should care for their own children rather than use kindergartens. Preserve your native culture and language even when traveling; do not abandon your roots. Each country has its own beautiful culture. Yoga, especially the Sarvahitāsana practice, is the essential science for health of body, mind, and spirit. Practice daily. Avoid white sugar and junk food. You are welcome to visit this home anytime. "Vegetarian is like a vegan, but more... very straight and very spiritual." "Yoga is a science of the body, a science of the mind, a science of spirituality, and a science of the best practices." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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Eating and cooking are important

Fasting is foremost a spiritual nourishment that purifies the body and mind. We often eat excessively and develop harmful habits like chewing tobacco or drinking alcohol, which cause disease. Governments profit from these vices while people suffer. True nourishment comes from controlling intake. Fasting allows the body to cleanse and rest. It is also practical, improving health and saving money. Many waste funds on restaurants instead of cooking at home. Learning to cook is essential for health and economy. We should cultivate spiritual habits—mantra, meditation, good thoughts—and use our resources wisely, supporting charitable work directly rather than spending on travel. Fasting serves both spiritual and physical well-being. "Most people who fast do so for spiritual reasons. But in reality, fasting is for our health and also for improving our financial situation." "In the past, what we earned was enough to make us happy. Now we waste money, always going to restaurants." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Kena Upanishad

The Upaniṣads contain the ultimate knowledge, Vedānta. The term means to sit near the Master, signifying the disciple's reverent mental settling to destroy ignorance. Brahman is the highest Self, pure being beyond qualities. The Kena Upaniṣad asks, "By whom?" It teaches that Brahman is the power behind all faculties, which the senses cannot perceive. A story illustrates this: after a victory, the gods Agni and Vāyu failed tasks set by a mysterious Yakṣa. The goddess Umā then revealed the Yakṣa was Brahman. The victory belonged to that power, not the gods. The lessons are that a Guru is essential for knowledge and that one is not the true doer. "It is that by which the eye sees, but which itself cannot be seen by the eye." "I am not the doer; only God is the doer." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Body liberation and moksha

Beyond body and mind lies true liberation. Physical techniques are important but will not take you further. The body is like a car; at the destination you leave it. Within the body is something that wants to go to the highest. Body and mind have no lasting sense. The body finishes suddenly, and the mind has no connection. You cannot control the mind. The body brings liberation; liberation and the highest are the same. The path goes through the five sheaths: food, vital force, mind, wisdom, bliss. Only body exercises and wanting a good mind are not enough. Dependence on the mind makes you lost. Go through the sheaths to reach yogic knowledge. Then real power comes. Without a body, nothing can be done. Keep the body healthy. Do not torture it with too much food and drink. Wrong nutrition brings disease. “Body and mind have no sense in it.” “If you depend on your mind, then it will make you lost.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Monday is the day of Bhagwan Shiva

Monday is Śiva's day, a key time for fasting and discipline. Our lives are governed by the sun, moon, and stars. The moon is Śiva. Monday begins our week. Different cultures have made different days holy or free, often losing the original discipline. We have lost the strict traditions of fasting found in other faiths. Fasting is not merely for spirituality but to give the body a complete rest. True discipline means consuming nothing—no food or water. We should adopt this for our health. Eating less gives more energy; eating too much makes us lazy. Practice this discipline slowly. Commit to fasting on Monday for Kriyā practitioners. Follow the rules of your practice precisely. "Fasting is not only for spirituality or God, but we should give the body one day completely free. That is very important." "When you fast... If you want to really keep the fast like Muslims, then do not drink or eat anything—no ice cream, no chocolate, and also no water." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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A Guide to Yogic Living: Diet, Practice, and Tradition

A balanced yogic life integrates diet, practice, and authentic tradition. Eat until full, focusing on vegetables and salads, with minimal grains and oils. Do not eliminate salt; intake may increase with age. Boil water overnight to remove impurities. Practice āsanas like sarvahitāsana consistently for health, not for bodybuilding extremes. Real yoga is not merely physical exercise but a traditional science harmonizing consciousness and space. Respect all genuine yoga schools but discern those teaching only for money. True practice requires a guru from an authentic paramparā, not self-proclaimed teachers. Yoga is an inner discipline for humility and health, not an external show. Maintain this practice gradually over years. "Prāṇa is more abundant in vegetation. So: salad, salad, salad." "Yoga is that from the beginning of Śiva... balancing the conscious into space." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic
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The Sanctity of the Guru and the Guru Paramparā

The sanctity of the Guru and the lineage is paramount. We adore all great saints globally, yet one's own Guru is singular, like one's real mother and father. You cannot take your Guru and go to another; that breaks the tradition. Humans are not animals; we have life from God's conscious knowledge, which is the Guru Paramparā. All teachers for worldly life are gurus, but the Satguru is supreme. It is said: "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara." The meditation is on the Guru's form; worship is at the Guru's feet. The Guru's word is your mantra. Do not follow those who teach only for money or technique, which splits spirituality and causes disease. A real Guru is not made easily. Your lineage protects you. Those who humiliate masters will lose the light. Do not break the thread of the lineage, or the beads will scatter. "Guru Brahmā, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma." "dhyānamūlam gurumūrti, pūjā mūlam guru-padam, mantra mūlam guruvākya." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Puja for Gurupurnima from Jadan

The Guru is the supreme reality and the sole source of liberation. The ceremony is an act of worship to that principle. The ritual involves purification, mantra chanting, and offerings to the divine. The Guru is visualized as the remover of all obstacles. Devotion is expressed through the sanctification of the seat and the elements. The practice centers on venerating the Guru's feet and form. The ultimate goal is to receive grace for enlightenment. "Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." "Dhyāna Mūlaṁ Gurur Mūrtiḥ, Pūjā Mūlaṁ Guror Padam, Mantra Mūlaṁ Guror Vākyaṁ, Mokṣa Mūlaṁ Guru Kripa."
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The Oneness of Guru and Disciple

The oneness of Guru and disciple is the fundamental reality. Physical separation is an illusion. The connection is of the soul, not the body. Just as fish are one with the ocean, the disciple is one with the Guru. This unity persists regardless of physical location or circumstance. The heart's connection transcends all distance. This principle is reflected in the relationship between constellations and individual life, and between a single power source and the entire electrical grid. The celebration of Guru Pūrṇimā honors this complete, non-dual truth. It is an opportunity for devotees everywhere to reaffirm their inner union through sincere worship and offering. "My prāṇa, my soul, and my prāṇa are with you, my Gurudeva." "Gu means dark, and Ru means light." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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The Path of Ālak Purī and the Sacred Rivers

The lineage originates from Śrī Ālak Purījī and extends from the Satya Yuga into the present Kali Yuga. We receive light and blessings from the Ālak Purījīs, who reside in astral form in the Himālaya. Finding this path is like using a navigator; we must proceed correctly or risk becoming lost. My Gurudev guides me to Mahāprabhujī, who embodies Śiva yet was born from a mother. The Ālak Purī glaciers in the high Himālaya are melting. The river beginning there is the Alakanandā, fed by others like the Sarasvatī. In myth, Śiva carried Śakti's body; Viṣṇu's discus cut it into parts, creating holy places where they fell. Śiva resides on Kailāśa. Pārvatī performed intense meditation in the Nanda Devī forest to marry Śiva. Nanda Devī was a disciple of Ālak Purī. The feminine power is great. The path is rocky and difficult, but we must go with the heart. When you enter that area, you will feel it. The impression made will emerge someday. "Similarly, through sādhanā, when we received this path from the Ālak Purījīs—who reside in the Himālaya in astral form—we looked into our revelation for guidance on how to proceed correctly." "You see, the power of the feminine is great. But if one is unsteady, moving here and there, it is like a rotten fruit." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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Prosperity brings purificationi

The essence of mantra is the inner light of devotion and self-surrender. A mantra like "Oṁ Namaḥ" signifies bowing down to the divine in all. This act opens the heart and purifies. The inner light, or prakāś, is not a physical light but a transcendent illumination within the nervous system. It is an ocean of nectar and immortality. Spiritual practice requires harmonizing the body's nerve systems and glands, avoiding negative emotions like greed and anger which create inner darkness. Mere physical yoga without this inner awakening remains dry. True practice leads inward to that light, where one experiences peace and becomes part of the immortal divine story. The path is individual; stay upon it without competition or ego. "Oṁ is that where we are with all." "Prabhu is the name of God. That is very humble words to call Prabhu." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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Disciplined practicing is important

The resonance of Oṁ and the discipline of Kriyā Yoga form the foundation of practice. Oṁ is the primordial sound, a vibration that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit. Our spiritual journey involves our entire being, from our origin as an eternal soul. This process is like a seed growing into a tree within our five sheaths and prāṇas, taking time to yield fruit. The seed's purpose is within the navel, the root from which everything extends. Kriyā Yoga is a continuous, solid practice; breaking it is like a broken prayer bead, requiring a fresh start. Anuṣṭhāna, a powerful purification practice involving silence, is a highest technique. Many begin but discontinue, which is a mistake. True practice requires deep, patient learning, not hastily teaching others. One must master a technique over years, like a pilot in training, before sharing it. Respect all gurus and schools, as they are branches of one tree. Practice smoothly and internally, letting the vibration of Oṁ flow without force from the navel. "Oṁ is the primordial sound. This vibration harmonizes the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of our being." "Learn, learn, learn. Like a pilot, after learning everything, how many hours, only in the sky, your training, yes, practice, practice,... practice." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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Sri Guru Atma

Our true nature is the oneness of the inner sky, which is our eternal Self. Physical separation is overcome through spiritual connection and technology, keeping us united in practice. The essence of the Guru and the divine is within us, as expressed in a sacred prayer. This prayer reveals the Guru's spirit as the supreme soul, present within all beings and the entire cosmos. Our spiritual goal is not a distant horizon to chase, but an inner reality to recognize, like the vast, clear sky within. We must live in the present moment, not dwelling on the past or future. Our practices purify the body and mind, but the immortal soul transcends them. This soul, a spark of the divine, will leave the body and merge with its source. We must purify our accumulated karma across all layers of our being to realize our true, clean nature like the sky. I have directly experienced this truth. I am overjoyed to be physically with you again, sharing this love and connection. "Śrī Guru Ātmā Paramātmā Ho Mātma Puruṣottama Sakal Jagake Antara Jāmī Cāracar Kī Ātmā." "If you want to see what is the truth, then see the blue, clear sky." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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The Kingdom of Sri Alakhpuriji

Our spiritual lineage is a living river from an ancient source. We adore our roots from the Satyuga and great saints like Ālāpurījī. This path is like the Alaknanda River, flowing powerfully from the Ālakpurījī glaciers. The Pāṇḍavas, over 5,000 years ago, journeyed toward the Himalayas on their final path. They traveled to Badrināth, following the rivers. A deep part of the Alaknanda River became a final symbol; they could not cross it, and Bhīma placed a great rock there. Draupadī died first, then the other brothers, one by one. Their ashes were taken to Ālagpurījī’s cave, a place we have visited. Yudhiṣṭhira, with a dog, received blessings and crossed seven glacial steps to proceed. Ālagpurījī and Devpurījī possessed Siddhi, the power to move through rock. When visiting, one must go slowly, touch the stones, and breathe with the thin air. We are blessed to know these roots. Yoga is beyond the physical; it is the path. Do not seek miracles or compare gurus. Like the river, every drop is part of the oneness. We are all one from Ālagpurījī to the present. "From the lotus feet of Ālag Purījī, this river flows." "Like that river, each and every drop of water from the glaciers comes to that river, and it will go further. Everyone is one." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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Life is Eternal

The Guru lineage is one, connecting the inner self to the eternal. Physical travel and separation are temporary, while spiritual connection is constant. The body is a temporary vessel; the eternal soul resides within it but is not bound to it. Attachment to the physical leads to suffering. The soul, upon leaving the body, swiftly transitions to a new form according to its karma. The Guru Paramparā is eternal, like a single cherry tree producing countless seeds of the same essence, or like water cycling through ocean, steam, and rain. The living Guru's presence continues beyond the physical body. The difference in spiritual paths is between a static concept of God and the realization of the living God within all beings. Do not create division among gurus; all are part of the one lineage. The spiritual journey is inward. Do not seek outside yourself. Persist in practice like the ant that eventually succeeds, despite repeated falls. Achieve the inner goal through steady effort. "‘My ātmā is there, [my] bodies here.’" "Therefore, bring this time of yours, that you should do, how to come to the bank, coming to the Supreme." Filming location: Vienna, Austria
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The principle of non-violence

A recent global illness was a lesson for humanity alone. This disease did not affect birds, insects, or animals. Humans slaughter creatures, destroy forests, and pollute waters. Many were asked if pure vegetarian practitioners were affected; they were not. The pandemic forced families to reunite and understand each other. Ancient texts speak of great cyclical transformations. The essence of Sanātana Dharma is respect for all nature and living in harmony. True progress requires a single spiritual guide within a lineage, avoiding division. "Humans come very close, slaughtering the animals." "In that Sanātana Dharma, their discipline or their way of living, and so they are family—husband and wife and children, mother, father and children, neighbors." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Mataji was pure form of Love

Today is the Mahasamadhi day of the divine mother, Sadhvi Shri Purnanand Bhartiji. She was a synonym of love. A child brought here at six hours old was first held by her. She sat under the neem tree near the Shiva temple, doing her mala. She always had prasada. Whoever came, she welcomed, saying 'aobheta.' She bit out of affection, then gave prasada. Her love was pure, unconditional, like all mothers. She gave birth to a great spiritual light, Vishwaguruji, who dispels ignorance like the sun. All children are equal to her, as rivers merge in the ocean. She departed from this world and merged into cosmic light. She is always present in astral form, blessing. Circumambulate her shrine nine times, and wishes are fulfilled. Remember her love, and give freely from your heart. She was not an ordinary mother; she brought a solar-like divine being to Earth. We offer salutations to her lotus feet. "Māṭājī was a synonym of love." "For her, all children are equal; just as all the different rivers—Gaṅgā, Yamunā, Kāverī, Sarasvatī—flow in different ways but all merge into the ocean." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Purity and clarity

The sanctity of daily practice is found in mindful compassion and ritual. Amāvasyā is a holy day for sādhanā. Many perform acts like offering water to plants and feeding ants. We must not kill ants; they are thirsty and hungry. Fasting is not starvation but a disciplined remembrance, integrating practice into a busy life. In villages, people protect ant colonies with thorny bushes and stones from predators, an act of true compassion. Our kitchen is a sacred space. Do not wear shoes there. Honor the Annadevatā with mantras and offerings. The first chapati is for animals like Nandī or a dog. Do not waste food; it is a sin. Remember times of scarcity when people had nothing. We eat while other creatures watch. We must not kill animals; we have everything we need. Even in hardship, the principle is to protect life. Elevate your daily environment by honoring the divine within it. Practice need not be long but must be sincere. "Fasting does not mean starving; starving is not good. But why fast? On which day?" "If we waste food three times a day, in one year that amounts to thousands of sins." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Morning excercise from Jadan

Yoga is a universal science for human health, harmony, and connection to the cosmic Self. It is practiced globally through postures, breathwork, and meditation. We gather to practice these techniques together. The session includes physical movements like Sarvahitāsana, focusing on stretching and rotation, followed by breathing exercises such as Agnisāra kriyā, which involves breath retention. We conclude with seated meditation, concentrating on relaxation from head to toe and reciting mantras for peace. This practice aims to harmonize the body and mind, making us healthier and more relaxed daily. It is only a glimpse of the yoga available for life. "Yoga is, first and foremost, for humans: for good health, harmony, peace, understanding, and for God’s blessings upon us, that we may come to the cosmic Self." "Feel thyself that you are the one with myself; that’s all." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Advice for Dark Sun

The dark moon is a period for inner purification and mindful practice. Guru Pūrṇimā is a day of spiritual accounting, assessing one's practice and blessings. Celestial events like the dark moon affect the body and consciousness subtly, as do invisible diseases. This influence necessitates purification. Wash your body, hair, and clothes to remove dead cells. Practice prāṇāyāma but do not look at the sun during the darkness. Stay indoors. While some avoid chanting, it is beneficial to repeat mantras. The event impacts all life—animals, birds, and the ocean. Do not eat junk food. Fast if possible, though medicine is an exception. Donate or feed animals. After the event, resume normalcy. "Spirituality is not a religion, but it is what is happening within ourselves." "During that moon, we should not be outside; we should stay in our house." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Learning from the Master is important

The path of yoga demands a living master. Yoga extends far beyond physical practice. Perfection requires the practice given by the Guru. Without this, one remains incomplete. It is like seeking a diploma without attending university. Sanātana Dharma is eternal and unchanging. Other faiths alter their scriptures and claim sole truth. Yet God is one, known by many names. The living master preserves this eternal knowledge. Step by step, one must go to the master. The story of the Rākṣasa serves as warning. A boon granted death by one’s own hand. Misapplied power led to self-destruction. This shows the danger of learning without proper guidance. Therefore, practice persistently under the master. Realize the oneness of all through the living guru. "For that, we need the practice given by the Guru. Otherwise, we will not be perfect." "If Kṛṣṇa knows, then that is the Gītā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Preparation for Gurupurnima

The path to Brahmaloka requires purification of thoughts and deeds. The best for a human is to attain cosmic consciousness and reach Brahmaloka. Various yoga techniques exist; whatever is done with body, mind, and energy is yoga. The highest meditation is silent mantra repetition after chanting aloud. The mind is restless; mantra quenches inner thirst like water quenches physical thirst. There are two types of karma: good leads to Svarga, bad to Naraka. Svarga is not permanent; when good karma is exhausted, return to earth follows. Even from lower realms, beings return. To avoid return, turn from negative to positive karma, then distribute all good deeds. Keeping good for oneself causes rebirth; giving it away leads to Parabrahma. A story illustrates: a Guru sent two disciples away for five years, commanding no touch of women. After a year, the Guru tested them with a young woman needing to cross a river. One disciple carried her on his back, the other helped alongside. The carrier forgot the incident; the other remembered and later accused the carrier of breaking the rule. The carrier replied: “I carried her only across the river, but you have been carrying her in your mind for four years.” This shows negative thoughts, even without bad deeds, block success; pure actions with no mental clinging bring freedom. Thus, clean up mind, heart, feelings, and body. “Negative thoughts—no matter what you do, if we keep negative thoughts, we will not be successful.” “I carried her only across the river. But you, for four years, you have been carrying her until now. You are carrying her in your mind.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Interview with Vishwaguruji

Spiritual development depends on parental guidance and the master's influence. Parents filled with love and spirituality teach about God and the Master's will. Being with holy saints from childhood fosters a nature inclined toward purity. The master imparts knowledge through everyday conduct, not formal lectures. This foundation sustains one while moving throughout the world. Yoga is not merely physical postures. It resides within human consciousness, the heart, and a humble perspective toward all existence. Maintaining a childlike purity is essential, meaning to remain a child of God and one's master. This state brings humility and the understanding that mistakes are surrendered to the master. One should feel relaxed, knowing divine protection is present, while also wishing to protect others. The relationship between guru and disciple mirrors that of parent and child. The master views all disciples as one, without duality, guiding them with oneness, peace, love, and harmony toward the Supreme. "Yoga is within human consciousness, in the human heart, in human humbleness, in a humble way of looking at everything." "The master has all disciples as one, and that is very, very good. Everyone has a different nature... But the Master should have all the same feelings, taking in the heart the oneness and peace." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Gurupurnima

The glory of Guru Pūrṇimā and sacred fellowship is celebrated. This day honors the Guru, who is the source of knowledge and tradition. The Guru principle is everywhere, not confined to one place. In this time of global difficulty, devotees should meditate on their Guru at their own homes. Maintain health and distance to continue spiritual practice. The tradition flows from Sadāśiva through Śaṅkarācārya to the present Ācāryas. The upcoming Kumbh Melā in Haridwar is a gathering of saints, dependent on improved conditions. The ultimate message is universal well-being and peace. "Guru Brahma, Guru Viṣṇu, Guru Devo Maheśvara, Guru Sākṣāt Parabrahma, Tasmai Śrī Gurave Namaḥ." "Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ, sarve santu nirāmayāḥ, sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu, mā kaścid duḥkha bhāg bhavet." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Devotion to Gurudev

The path of Guru Bhakti and the observance of Guru Pūrṇimā. Pay complete attention to the Guru’s words, absorbing every syllable as nectar. Practice the guru-given mantra or mālā without interruption, regarding it as essential as daily hygiene. Never question the Guru; the Guru’s word is absolute command. Even Lord Rāma and Lord Kṛṣṇa submitted to a guru, showing that life without a Guru is incomplete. The disciple is nothing without the Guru’s grace. The disciple must become a vessel without holes, able to retain the knowledge poured in. True devotion is rare; many harbor selfish intentions. On Guru Pūrṇimā, fast and approach the Guru with a plate bearing chandan, kumkum, rice, sacred thread, dakṣiṇā, fruits, and a coconut. Tie the thread around the Guru’s right wrist and toe. Offer a flower garland filled with love, then perform full prostration, praying for blessings and forgiveness. After the offerings, perform āratī. “Guru Vākya, Guru Ājñā, Avacāra Nīyo.” “Guru Kṛpā He Kevalam, Śiṣya Ke Ānanda Maṅgalam.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Practice leads to the development

Time is an illusion obscuring the ultimate oneness. We measure life by sun and moon, yet are disconnected from time's true nature. This running has no destination, neither here nor there. That state is Parabrahma, Paramātmā, Ātmā. We are tied to time and thus cannot grasp it. All is dust, movement, prāṇa, the body's sheaths. Therefore, only oneness exists: one in all and all in one. The path is yogic yoga, unifying body, breath, and the unmoving heart within our skin, nerves, and bones. We cannot control this internally, so do not seek meditation outside. The "I am" is questioned, placing us on the border of non-dual truth. Sanātana Dharma liberates, while other paths bind. Humans are bound by the body and karma. Ancestors require liberation through descendants performing duties; without this, they flutter without peace. Practice is the instrument for liberation. "Therefore, that is only oneness. It is the oneness: one in all and all in one." "The religion is not that which we are searching for in it, but that religion is that which does not bend us, but liberates us."

Mantra is in the Hearth

The path to realization requires surrendering the ego's claim to achievement. A sage constantly rebuilds his hut, finding purpose in the karma of work itself. A young disciple, Abhimanyu, seeks refuge with a strict Rishi. The Guru tests him through severe neglect, denying food, water, and shelter. Abhimanyu obeys without question, surviving on begged alms, then milk foam, then leaves, which blind him. Even when fallen into a well, his only concern is for his Guru's property and his duty to the cows. His unwavering devotion is finally recognized by the divine. True disciples embody this single-minded dedication, polishing the inner self through all yogas. Stories of saints like Mirabai and Tulsidas teach that devotion transcends all external dualities of gender or status. Jealousy and separation are obstacles; the goal is to become one with all. Inner purification is essential, moving beyond the body's temporary nature to realize the eternal oneness. "As long as we think that we will achieve that, it means we will not achieve it as we want to." "My Gurudev was feeding me three times a day. You don’t know. I got everything, and I was strong. I follow the words."

Be with your Guru

The essence of true spiritual transmission is carried in the bhajan, a pearl on the thread of voice, passing between master and disciple. A bhajan’s words are pearls from the ocean, and the voice is a fine thread. That pearl passes directly, without division, as a gift from master to disciple. The disciple then becomes master, offering pearl to pearl. Every such word vibrates through the whole body, stirring every cell like a pearl. Deep within, the ocean is still, though surface ripples move. The vibration travels the Suṣumṇā nāḍī, connecting all seventy-two thousand nerves. From the soles of the feet, a flower blooms, reaching the anāhata chakra. Only then can true bhajans arise. Satsaṅg with the real yogi is like dipping into a river. Each moment brings fresh water; the same stream cannot be touched twice. The guru breathes into the disciple, making scripture’s letters throb with life. Every page of sacred text becomes a living vibration. To receive this, one must enter the ashram, where mantric resonance abides. Superficial gatherings offer no such transmission. The direct link between master and disciple is a harmonium of balance and oneness. Without that living breath, only empty songs remain. “It is like dipping into a river—with that same river water we cannot dip a second time.” “The Guru will give from his breath. He will breathe into you, and then at any moment, what will come out? Not everything.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Atma

The nature of Ātmā, the path of Uṭhān and Patan, and the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. Ātmā is the same quality in all 8.4 million creations—an ant, an elephant, a human—just as a tiny fire stick and a vast forest fire share the same essence. This Ātmā is not separate from Paramātmā. Humans who eat meat exist in human form but not in that ātmā consciousness. The spiritual path is Uṭhān, going up through purity and humbleness. The other way is Patan, going down, sinking like one bound in the ocean. This choice is present in the sprouting seed of human life. Kuṇḍalinī Śakti is the force that upholds this Uṭhān and Patan. It is not a serpent and it is not merely sudden energy surges. Real awakening happens through the Guru’s grace. The three nāḍīs—Iḍā, Piṅgalā, Suṣumṇā—must be understood. True meditation is like a drop of ocean water falling back into the ocean; it becomes the ocean, no longer separate. The light seen in consciousness is not the physical sun or fire. Śiva himself emerges from a prior state where only space and consciousness exist, balanced and inscrutable. The original Prakāś, the divine light, precedes Agni, wind, water, and earth. The Vajrā Nāḍī is the root of Śiva, a subtle channel, not a physical object. The seven notes of divine sound originate from the cosmic ocean. Yoga is not mere āsana, prāṇāyāma, or forceful breathing. Do not sit in meditation all day. Be awake. Be jagrat. "The quality of the Ātmā, God has given to all 8.4 million creations." "Uthān, the spiritual purities, humbleness, is going as Uthān. Or going down, Patan." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Sing Bhajans Always

The power of bhajan surpasses intellectual discourse through vibrational harmony in the five elements. Bhajan enters every being because its tune balances the five tattvas into oneness. Lectures convey information, but bhajan transmits clarity even when words are lost. Through months of humble singing, no disease touched the community. Ego stands as the greatest obstacle. A king once ruled with care, calling his subjects his children. He commanded that none go hungry or unhappy in his domain. In time, pride crept in as he admired his perfect kingdom. One morning, a starving beggar appeared, wearing rags. The king offered food, gold, and riches, yet nothing satisfied the beggar. Distraught, the king asked who he was, and the beggar revealed himself as God. God said the king’s ego would make him a beggar in the next life. Pride in one’s goodness steals away spiritual grace. Ego manifests in small ways, like claiming the front row while pushing others back. True devotion is to be a servant, without claim. Do not delay: do tomorrow’s task today, and today’s task now. Sing bhajan constantly; mantras and holy verses from saints sustain the path. "A bhajan is that which enters into every human being, and also into many animals and birds." "What we have to do tomorrow, do it today, and what we have to do today, just do it now." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Guru Bhakti and Guru Mahima

The glory of the Guru and Satsaṅg is paramount. The Guru is identical to God. Divine incarnations manifest to protect righteousness and re-establish Dharma. The Guru removes the disciple's ignorance and bestows divine light. Satsaṅg is the company of truth. It acts as a hospital where saints cure mental impurities like lust and anger. It is a supreme university where saints impart divine knowledge. It serves as a high court where the Guru adjudicates and removes sin, guiding the soul. Satsaṅg brings peace and success. In this age, the Name and the Guru's guidance are the essential supports. The Guru's power transforms the disciple, unlike a philosopher's stone which merely changes metal. "Guru and God both stand before me. Whose feet should I touch? I am indebted to my Guru, for he is the one who showed me God." "In Kaliyuga, the only support is the Name. By remembering it, one crosses the ocean of worldly existence." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Practice according to your path

Yoga is the practice of union and the honoring of the guru. Yoga Day is marked on June 21st, introduced by Prime Minister Modi. Yoga means union, a coming together of elements. The body is a yoga of diverse components requiring health. Unity arises from integrating physical, mental, and spiritual bodies. On this day, practitioners should worship their guru and teach yoga. All yoga schools, like Sivananda or Yoga in Daily Life, must practice freely. No single embassy should monopolize yoga. Diversity prevents duality. Certificates are awarded after three to five years of training. Daily practice is essential. Practitioners should become teachers. Guru Purnima blessings will reach all disciples. Mental and spiritual practices complement physical yoga. The day is called the Day of the Gurudev. Gurus may wear any color, from saffron to black, without hierarchy. Practitioners worldwide should celebrate in their own traditions. The pandemic is receding, allowing collective practice. Time has come to awaken and engage in yoga. "If you do sarvahitāsana, one āsana, then it’s only yoga. But when you do two, then it’s yoga." "First, you should be like your master and teach all. That day will be called the day of the Gurudev." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Different Paths of Yoga

The one path of yoga integrates all practices into a singular journey toward the Self. Many paths exist, but the essence is one. True bhakti is not mere ritual; it is selfless service to all life, recognizing the divine within every creature. Humans have passed through countless lives, but the past is gone and the future is unknown. The present moment alone is real. Therefore, act now. God resides within all beings; thus, harming any life is harming the divine. The practice is to repeat the divine name, yet the lock is opened by a single seed. All yogas—Bhakti, Karma, Rāja, Jñāna—are contained within the whole, yet the path is endless. Do not merely learn from external sources; true knowledge unfolds from within. The mind is vast and potent, like the stars, but it must be mastered. Service is endless, and through selfless service, one realizes the guru's presence within. "Kāl Kare So Āj Kar. What you have to do tomorrow, do it today." "One in all and all in one."

Nabhi is Like a Seed

The path of prāṇa and the seven sages is revealed through the guru's grace, not dry knowledge. True understanding flows from the bindu as nectar into the nāḍīs. Many seek truth through religion, like searching for water behind a rock, yet the living God is found within. The jīva is a drop from the navel, containing the potential of the entire ocean. Prāṇa originates at the navel, the vital point sustaining life. The correct chant of Aum encompasses akār, ukār, makār, and the bindu, leading to sahasrāra. The seven ṛṣis are the seers of the mantras, corresponding to the seven chakras within. They are Viśvāmitra, Jamadagni, Bharadvāja, Gautama, Atri, Vasiṣṭha, and Kaśyapa. Their realized knowledge structures reality. "Where there is water, there is God. That is the Buddha jīva." "Ṛṣi means to attract. Who is attracting the holy mantras? They are the ṛṣis." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Sleeping of a Yogi

Yogī Janakī Yoga Nidrā is the rare yogi’s awakened sleep, a state beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep. Yoga Nidrā arises when a yogi is free of tension, anger, and tiredness. In that sleep, waking, dreaming, and deep sleep merge into oneness. The body rests, yet inner awareness remains fully awake. Such a yogi is rare—śānta, meaning one whose end is endless. Night turns into day for that yogi, for the inner sun awakens at the crown. This awareness is not external light but the inner Sūrya illuminating the void. The yogi makes a bed in the sky of emptiness, natural and effortless. Emptiness is not lack; it is complete fullness. Nothingness contains everything. The path is to become empty of all saṅkalpas, all thoughts good and bad. Then the fan of the unsupported moves, cooling without a breeze. This sleep is beyond material comfort—neither cold, nor heat, nor disturbance. The rare sannyāsī abides in this Yoga Nidrā, awake in the night of ordinary sleep. This is the teaching from Mahāprabhujī and Holy Gurujī. "yogī jana kī yoga nidrā viralā śānta jana jānī hai, usa nidrā meṃ jāgrata jāne, pūrṇa rātri meṃ divasa jāgānī hai." "śūnya meṃ sahaja vicāraṇā hai." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Rishis

Every day holds spiritual significance, and discipline is the foundation of practice. Specific days within a month are designated for worship. Fasting purifies the body and allows it to tap into cosmic energy. Worship acknowledges the divine presence from the very origin of life. The science of Jyotiṣa understands the influence of cosmic light and stars. Past actions cannot be changed, but the present moment offers a choice. Performing pūjā removes negativity and invites auspiciousness. True health and spiritual energy arise from disciplined observance, not from a scattered mind or overconsumption. "Health is the real wealth. Even if you don’t believe in God, fasting for a few days in a month is good for you." "Do you want that energy or just a full stomach? Discipline is key." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Life is Soul

The essence of devotion is found in following the Guru's words, which brings peace and harmony. The lineage originates from Alakh Purījī, who is inseparable from Śiva. One should not speak or chant excessively. A story tells of a Brahmin who constantly chanted God's name and a farmer who worked and remembered God simply. Upon death, God welcomed the farmer for his peaceful devotion but rejected the talkative Brahmin for being a disturbance. The core truth is that all life shares one soul. Nothing exists outside the self; everything perceived comes from within. True research is an inward journey into the heart. "All souls are one soul." "Nothing outside; what is there is within you."

We are all Brahman

The Mantra of Purification and the Four Stages of Life Spiritual knowledge arises through Guru’s grace, realized within the disciple. The Saptarṣis, the seven stars, embody Sanātana Dharma, which teaches love and protection for all creatures, not eating them. Vegetation too has value; every plant serves a purpose, as a disciple of Cārakya discovered. The path unfolds in four stages. Brahmacharya is exclusive study until twenty-five. Gṛhasthāśrama, from twenty-five to fifty, is the householder stage with family and livelihood. Parents educate children in academic and spiritual arts. Vanaprastha, from fifty to seventy-five, involves gradual withdrawal. After seventy-five, sannyāsa may be taken, living under a Guru in deep discipline. Yet sannyāsa can come at any time through vairāgya, complete detachment. Śaṅkarācārya became a sannyāsī as a young child. He taught that all are one, beyond caste. When he encountered Śiva disguised as an outcaste, he realized Brahman knows no caste. He attempted to touch those feet; the form vanished. Thus he composed bhajans to Śiva. The mantra Om Prabhudeep Niranjan Sabdukha Banjan purifies all tattvas. “vairāgya nai śwanī, agni tasāṅg, vairāgya nai vile, satsaṅg triyas kāenge.” “Om Prabhudeep Niranjan Sabdukha Banjan.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Union with the Ocean

Everything is within us. Everything we have is within our self, even the body. All beauty and blessings come from within. When we receive a message, it goes inside and then we give it out from within. Thus, all expression arises from the inner self. Practice of meditation, yoga, and daily tasks all come from within. True knowledge is like a pilot flying by instruments, not looking outside. The inner screen guides; the outer world is not the source. Even bees and fish move by an inner knowing. Devotion is surrendering heart, mind, and body to the divine presence inside. Hanuman’s hair vibrated with “Ram” because of his inner devotion. A drop of water, when merged, becomes the ocean. We must lose ourselves to become one with the infinite. Sanatana Dharma is eternal, present in everyone and the universe. Krishna is everywhere in feeling, not limited to form. The gopis knew this oneness through love. So we all meet in feeling and oneness. "In my heart there is a little cave, and in that is a blue, blue light, and that is the atma." "Whatever is within us, that we will give out, not from outside." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Awareness leads to a great result

Awareness is the first step to achievement, manifesting in three states: Jagrata, Suṣupta, and Svapna. These states are connected like beads on a rudrākṣa mālā. The mālā has 108 beads plus a Sumeru bead, representing the peak. The number 108 reduces to nine, the fundamental number in spiritual counting, mirroring the nine primary centers in the subtle body. This counting is not arbitrary but reflects the structure of the human system. The mālā is used with specific fingers, avoiding the index finger, to maintain the efficacy of practice. Awareness is not exclusive to humans; many animals possess great alertness. The three states correspond to wakefulness, deep sleep, and dreaming. True awareness means being conscious across all three states, fully present in the current moment without dwelling on the past or future. Numerology and cosmic timing influence life, as seen in practices like Jyotiṣa, but the core practice is cultivating constant alertness. "Be alert now, at this very moment. So don't think about tomorrow." "The past is lost, the future is not here—it is a dream."

We need purification

Purification is essential for spiritual progress, as an unpurified life yields no lasting fruit. Every spoken word fills one's being with energy. True practitioners possess peace, harmony, understanding, and love, irrespective of their life status. Chanting connects one to divine energy, yet the mind must be cleansed of ego and anger. This requires consistent effort and humility. Flexibility is key; like a tree's branches that bend with the wind, one must adapt to avoid breaking. However, strong roots of inner purity are vital, or the entire being can be uprooted. The human root is the mind; if it breaks, all is lost. Liberation is possible until the last moment. One's records of karma determine the future. Good deeds create good karma, and misdeeds create bad karma. Good karma does not accompany one but leads to rebirth in a favorable position. To be free, one must transcend both good and bad karma by performing selfless good actions and surrendering all to the divine. Spiritual pride is an obstacle. The soul is the same universal essence in all movable and immovable existence, though it assumes various forms based on karma. Do not create dualities of superiority, as this is ego, which destroys like a storm. One must work diligently toward complete unity. "Consider a big tree. A strong storm comes, and the wind blows. The branches should move with the wind. If they go with the wind, they will not break." "In the Bhagavad Gītā, it is said that the roots of trees go down, but the roots of humans, in the brain, go up." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

We are worshipping the living God

The essence of being human is living in harmony with all life. Humans currently face many disturbances, but most sincerely desire peace. To create harmony, one must practice humility and non-reaction, as taught by turning the other cheek. This principle extends to all creatures, as every being feels pain and shares the same essence of life. Historically, consumption of other creatures was only a dire necessity, accompanied by prayer. True yoga is not merely physical exercise but this state of oneness, kindness, and consideration for all—vegetation, water, animals, and people. It is the practice of living harmoniously, recognizing our shared existence, and acting with a humble heart. "If someone gives you a slap on your cheek, then offer them the other cheek." "Yoga means oneness." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The best ways of learning

The essence of bhajan is concentration, meditation, and devotion. Bhajan is a resonant, collective listening. One form is the Doha, a two-line question and answer, ideal for spiritual learning. Other forms include drama and storytelling, which impart unforgettable knowledge from a young age. True learning is joyful and deep, unlike forgettable academic study which lacks heart. Knowledge must balance heart and brain. Stories teach this balance, illustrating that purity of heart, not wealth, defines true devotion. A story tells of a poor gardener who, offered vast sums for a garland, chose instead to give it to his guru, demonstrating that bhakti is surrendering everything. "Bhaj means to concentrate, to meditate, and to devote. That is bhajan." "That is bhakti. Who can have bhakti without bhakti?" Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India