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The niyama of śauca is purity on all levels. Cleanliness seems simple, like washing or bathing. But purity is yoga's motto: a path of purification. Our true nature is light, obscured by impurity. Techniques like nāḍī śodhana purify energy channels. Haṭha Yoga kriyās purify the physical body internally. The body is fundamentally impure, a fact leading to non-attachment. Patañjali states purity brings indifference to the body and distaste for physical contact. This helps non-attachment, seeing the body as an instrument for sādhanā. Purity extends to nourishment—seeking sāttvic, pure food. Mental purity means thoughts and words free from harm and falsehood, rooted in ego. A pure being, like a child or saint, radiates harmlessness and love. Purity leads to a sāttvic mind. One must manage the guṇas, using activity like a cold shower to move from tamas to sattva for meditation. A sāttvic mind yields a pure heart, cheerfulness, concentration, sense control, and fitness for the vision of the Ātmā. "Śauca or ṣauca means cleanliness, purity." "As a result of Śauca... there arises indifference towards the body and distaste for physical contact with others." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Aparigraha is non-possessiveness, an attitude of not being owned by one's possessions. It is not non-possession but relates to our inner stance toward the material world. Modern society cultivates endless desire through advertising, creating unhappiness. The principle is to limit needs and cultivate contentment. Greed is a global problem, stemming from constant wanting. We are guests in this world; nothing truly belongs to us. Attachment to possessions, including the body, programs future incarnations through desire. Practice involves vairāgya, non-attachment, for householders and tyāga, renunciation, for monastics. The key is the inner attitude, not the outer amount. By disidentifying from the physical, consciousness accesses subtle levels, granting knowledge of past and future births. "Our world has enough for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed." "You are here as a guest in a hotel... nothing belongs to me; it is only given to me for a certain time." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Brahmacharya means directing all activity toward Brahman—seeing God in everything, not merely celibacy. Two senses are especially powerful: the sexual organ and taste. They hold every being under their sway. Fasting and vegetarianism help control them. This energy is divine, not just physical. Full practice requires a guru’s guidance. In the student stage, celibacy focuses the mind for study. For a householder, it means faithfulness and seeing the divine partner as the Divine Mother or Father. Householders honor these principles in daily life. Retirement returns to strict brahmacharya through purification. A sannyasi maintains celibacy as that path excludes family duties. Energy sublimated upward through the chakras is another approach. Sexual energy is one manifestation of the single divine force. Steadfastness yields spiritual virya. Celibacy without proper direction can cause mental disturbance. True brahmacharya transforms every act into an offering to Brahman. “Upastha aura raśanā, inake kāma-vikāra…” “Brahmaiva tena gantavyaṁ Brahmakarmasamādhinā.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Creation arises from and is sustained by divine sound. Rāgas are the chapters of the Gāndharva Veda, the scripture of resonance. All manifestation occurred through primordial sound, which is the Supreme itself. This vibration unites consciousness and matter. The Gāndharva Veda exists within every creature and plant. Our body contains ten sounds corresponding to the ten senses of action and knowledge. Each organ functions with a specific resonance. Life persists as long as this cellular sound exists. An eleventh sound is the Ātmā, the sound of the self. Nāda is expressed as 'so'haṁ,' declaring non-duality with the Supreme. We are energy vibration; its absence causes dissolution. Rāgas represent the foundational language of all creatures, enabling harmonious movement. These sounds maintain cosmic balance and harmony, which is positive energy or love. The term rāga also denotes attachment, the source of suffering, from which detachment arises. True rāga as musical resonance is created to bring harmony to all systems. "All creation in the whole universe took place through resonance, through sound." "That sound, that resonance, is the Supreme."

Asteya is the principle of non-stealing, a specific application of non-violence. Stealing harms another and creates immediate karma within the mind, generating guilt, fear, and disturbance. This mental agitation obstructs spiritual practice like meditation. Karma perpetuates itself; a single act can form a habit that shapes personality. Subtler forms exist, like stealing intellectual property or coveting what others have. From a yogic view, nothing ultimately belongs to anyone; everything is borrowed from the elements. The human body is a temporary instrument given for the purpose of self-realization. Perfecting asteya brings all wealth. This wealth is contentment—having what you need and being happy with it. This inner satisfaction cultivates a magnetic faith. The principle is renunciation and enjoyment: surrendering to divine provision, finding freedom in non-possession. Breaking a promise is also stealing, as the law of karma applies directly. "After stealing, you have stolen from yourself, creating a feeling of guilt. Fear also arises—the fear of being caught." "Perfect asteya naturally cultivates contentment. When you are content, you have no desires; you feel you have everything you need." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The body is the gateway to calming the mind for meditation. A restless mind creates a restless body, like a pot dancing or hamsters running in a wheel. Yoga is the cessation of these thought waves. When the mental surface calms, one can see the true self within, identical to the cosmic Self. Directly stopping the mind is difficult; it often rebels. Therefore, begin with the body. Physical movement through āsanas calms the mind by improving circulation and affecting the glands. Awareness of the natural breath is key, as focusing on this automatic process in the brain's cortex influences nearby centers for relaxation, inducing calm. Practice āsanas slowly to avoid creating more mental agitation, using the body as a tool to steady the consciousness. This integrated practice of posture, breath awareness, and meditation leads to a balanced and serene life. "Yoga is citta vṛtti nirodha." "When we are aware of the breathing process, we influence the other part, which is the limbic system, and also we influence another center, which is very near."

Truthfulness is not merely abstaining from falsehood; it is a nuanced principle intertwined with non-harming. A simplistic adherence to factual speech can cause injury, revealing that truth must be guided by compassion and discernment. The intention, timing, and manner of speaking are paramount. One must scrutinize whether the motivation is to help or to harm. In complex situations, silence may be the truthful course until the recipient is ready to hear. Relative truths in daily life are many and can appear contradictory, each valid for a specific person and moment to aid their growth. Yet the ultimate aim is Sat, the singular, unchanging Reality. Practicing truthfulness thus requires connecting to that inner truth through spiritual discipline, purifying motivation until one's word aligns with reality. "Truth can only be truth if it does not conflict with Ahiṃsā." "The truth is what helps. The truth is what this disciple, in this moment, needs and can digest." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Ahiṃsā, non-violence, is the supreme dharma and essential foundation of yoga. The yamas and niyamas are not sequential but simultaneous limbs of yoga. Yamas, like ahiṃsā, are ethical restraints for social conduct. Niyamas are positive observances guiding daily practice. Ahiṃsā means non-violence, or non-cruelty. Positively, it unfolds as tolerance, respect, and love. Love unites; hate divides, and yoga’s goal is oneness. This inner attitude shapes all actions, words, and thoughts. It extends to uses of power or money. Vegetarianism follows naturally, as killing carries heavy karma. The sūtra teaches that perfect ahiṃsā radiates peace. Even hostile animals become harmless in such a presence. To practice, one observes anger without suppression or expression. Anger stems from identification with limited roles. As one dis-identifies, ahiṃsā grows. True ahiṃsā deepens in meditation. Meditation deepens through ahiṃsā. "Ahiṃsā paramodharma – ahiṃsā is the supreme duty." "When someone becomes steadfast in ahiṃsā, no living creature will feel hostility in his presence." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Prayer connects us to the formless, omnipresent Divine. Mantras are the compact essence of this connection. The Supreme has no name or form, yet is the knower of all. We give countless names and forms based on our understanding. True prayer seeks the indwelling of divine wisdom, often symbolized as Saraswatī, which resides within. Our life originates from a point, a zero, akin to the fundamental principle of the universe. The aim of all spiritual practice is to realize the oneness beyond all duality, conflict, and the three qualities of nature. This realization is everlasting, spotless, and unmovable. The path is not easy, requiring steady effort beyond emotional likes and dislikes. Human life is a journey toward this destination; we must use our present opportunity. "God is omniscient and omnipresent, yet He has no name and no form." "Human life is that life—only one milestone, only one step, then you are in the Brahmaloka." Filming location: Wellington, New Zealand

Yoga is an ancient science of body, mind, and consciousness, distinct from merely classical or authentic systems. This science exists both within and outside us, raising the question of whether space is within us or we are within it. The five elements, including space, are involved. True understanding requires researching both inner and outer realities, as focusing solely inward can lead to imbalance. Ancient wisdom was proven by seers, but we must verify it ourselves. Classical yoga systematizes this authentic knowledge into practices like haṭha or rāja yoga, following specific rules for postures and breath. Modern misunderstandings arise from brief training and sensationalized postures, causing harm. Yoga requires gentle care and lifelong study to teach properly, akin to medical training. It is not for competition but for wellness. Follow the classical eightfold path—yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, pratyāhāra, dhāraṇā, dhyāna, samādhi—integrated into daily life under a qualified teacher. "Where there is nothing, there is something, and where there is something, there is nothing." "The body needs gentle care." Filming location: San Francisco, USA

Swamij's World peace tour, Oakland, USA. Yoga shows a complete way of living. Not only health techniques and therapy is the benefit. Yoga principles are unique and offer complete guidance and motivation for our life. We cannot find true and lasting bliss in the outside world. It lies within our inner self. Our own life experience reveals that people's natures are varied, according to their predisposition, differing thoughts, feelings and goals. Corresponding to this variety in human nature,are four yoga paths that take into account people's inclinations. These four yoga paths do not represent separate paths. Each path or yoga principle is closely related to the other and connected into oneness. We cannot separate. These principles of yoga are our life principles and when they become one then we are really practicing yoga.

A mantra is that which satisfies and liberates the mind. The mind is never satisfied, like a bowl made of mind that gold cannot fill. It is like a ghost that demands constant work; without a task, it becomes destructive. The mantra gives the mind a steady job, trapping it in satisfaction. It is a sentence that slowly transforms us from within, cleansing darkness, problems, and doubts. The mind becomes tranquil, and meditation arises. The mantra guides us toward our aim of reuniting with our origin, the Absolute Divine. Mantras have two parts: one expresses your wish, the other is a prayer. The essence is: "Please vanish all darkness from my being, and let your light come into me." Light is knowledge; darkness is sorrow and ignorance. Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness, a path to spirituality. Its meaning is union—the oneness of individual consciousness with the universal. Our inner thirst is to return to that endless joy. Human life is given for this self-realization. To achieve it, follow ethical and spiritual principles and maintain the body through healthy living and disciplined practice. Yoga is a scientific system for the well-being of body, mind, and soul, leading to harmony and health. It begins with gentle, daily physical practice. Discipline is essential; start now. Life is given to enjoy, not to suffer. The body needs gentle care, not force or competition. "Please vanish all darkness from my being, and let your light come into me." "Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness. It is a primary step, a philosophy, a path to spirituality." Filming location: New York, USA

The moon's influence connects nature, human consciousness, and spiritual practice. The full moon profoundly affects our emotions and the natural world. In scripture, moonlight is a nectar entering vegetation, linked to the idea of a honeymoon, where honey symbolizes health and immortality. We must protect bees, crucial for this nectar, as their decline is an ecological disaster. A practitioner should be like a bee, extracting only the good from the world without causing harm. The bee's hum is its mantra. To balance the moon's strong energy, one may fast on a full moon day. The moon symbolizes emotion; like ocean waves, high emotions obscure clarity, so important decisions should wait for calm. Our journey involves consciousness moving through energy centers, from the root, which holds past karma, to higher states. We must purify subconscious desires in this life to avoid future suffering. True practice involves healthy living, compassion, and meditation to perceive the divine beauty in all existence, living purely like a lotus in a polluted world. "Arjuna, I enter into the vegetation as a nectar through the moonlight." "If you would like to have all as your friends, then give up harsh words." Filming location: New York, USA

The spiritual garden is cultivated within through unity, wisdom, and authentic practice. A diverse gathering is unified by the guru and shared spiritual pursuit, transcending physical distance. True bliss is permanent divine joy, not temporary worldly happiness. The ultimate reality is Brahman—unchanging truth amidst a changing world. The human body is a wondrous system reflecting universal order, with its functions representing harmonious societal roles, not divisive castes. A true knower of Brahman is a Brahmin. The mind, with its dualities and desires, can destroy inner progress like a monkey ruins a garden. One must cultivate positive thoughts and actions to create a fragrant spiritual atmosphere. This inner garden attracts divine nectar and protects against negativity. Its flourishing depends solely on one's own effort and authenticity, not on external performance. "Within you is the ocean of bliss, mahā-ānanda. Within you is a fountain of joy." "The life of the bird depends on your hands." Filming location: Alexandria, USA

Self-inquiry begins with "How am I?" not "Who am I?" Each person harbors two chapters: good qualities and hidden faults. Only the self and God know these fully. Greed arises from fear, and clinging to attachments perpetuates fear. A disciple once threw his master's gold into a well to end the fear that pursued them. So must inner burdens be discarded. Even good deeds bind when pride claims ownership. Hanuman once felt pride in his service to Rama, thinking, "Without me, Rama would have failed." Rama sent him to a rishi with a ring. The rishi revealed countless identical rings from the water, each from a past divine incarnation that had paid its tax of ego through his blessing. Hanuman's pride dissolved. Surrendering the pride of good actions becomes essential. Then meditation deepens. After purification, self-inquiry turns to "Who am I?" The realized one sees the self as not the body, mind, senses, or elements. The self is sat-cit-ānanda: truth, consciousness, bliss. It stands beyond birth, death, duty, and desire—a state of complete freedom. "Greed is the cause of fear; and giving up is the result of losing that fear once more." "Neither am I a mind, nor am I intellect, nor am I ego. I am sat-cit-ānanda." Filming location: Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness to gain self-confidence and self-discipline. The physical body is made of five elements. The mind is a powerful, unseen governor. Prāṇa is the vital energy that sustains life through inhalation and exhalation; without it, we cannot live. This energy maintains harmony between individual consciousness and the cosmic. Our nourishment must contain prāṇa. Haṭha Yoga's purification practices, like Śaṅkhaprakṣālana, cleanse the body and can improve health. The mind collects sensory information, storing it as karma in the subconscious. Action and inaction both generate karma, binding the soul. This karmic law is decreed and can only be forgiven by the highest Guru principle, not by deities. We operate with a dangerous half-knowledge and inflated ego. Beyond the mental sheath is the intellectual sheath and then the bliss sheath, the causal body of desires. If this bliss is absent, depression follows. Life is a journey taken alone, accompanied only by one's karma and spiritual light. Fear is the ghost; self-confidence is God. With confidence and knowledge, fear vanishes. "Yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness to gain self-confidence and self-discipline." "With confidence and knowledge, fear vanishes." Filming location: Alexandria, USA

The Kumbh Mela is a gathering for inner peace, not merely a ritual bath. Ancient sages declared rivers holy and warned that human greed would pollute them, leading to dried rivers, poisoned bees, and a dying nature. Modern attendees often seek spectacle, not peace, unlike past pilgrims who found contentment with simplicity. Outer wealth is dust compared to inner contentment. True peace is within, not in the outer world of disturbances and conflict. Spiritual practice is the path. The ego, the little "I," destroys peace. Negative thoughts can dismantle years of spiritual work. The story of Garuda illustrates that doubt and ego are cured by humility and the positive energy of satsang. Peace is found by uniting with the inner self through yoga, protecting nature, and living harmoniously. "Within you is the ocean of bliss, and within you is the fountain of joy." "There is no way to peace. Peace is the way." Filming location: Alexandria, USA

The ocean of worldly existence is a city of sorrow. Why are you trapped in it? Without the Guru's feet, nothing is pleasing; the entire world of illusion is like a dream. Only through attachment to the Guru's feet does the ocean of existence dry up. The Guru bestows the knowledge of the Self, which is the boat for crossing over. "Without the feet, nothing is pleasing; the entire world of illusion is like a dream." "Only through attachment to the Guru's feet does the ocean of existence dry up." The inner battle between positive and negative forces is constant. One cannot change the whole world but can start with oneself. The ancient principle is: do not do unto others what you do not want done unto yourself. True power is not in ritual but in ending conflict, beginning with the internal fight. The ego must be surrendered for worship to be accepted. External symbols like the rudrākṣa are merely reminders; the real change is internal. The truest worship is to plant and nurture a tree, an act of patience and universal benefit that honors the Earth itself. "If the doer is not there, then what will he do, and for whom will he do?" "The tree gives shade to anybody... it will not chase him away."

Today is Aṣṭamī; the story of Rādhākṛṣṇa is told. The secret of life cannot be spoken; it is tasted like fragrance. The human body is rare, obtained by great fortune. The aim of life is self-knowledge, good deeds, and devotion to the Lord. Whatever is done, do it with totality; then the door of truth opens. Serve and respect elders; do not insult old age. The goddesses of nature, like Ṣaṣṭhī Devī, reward proper worship. Falsehood becomes fat in Kaliyuga. Worship the mother from whom one is born. The story of Rādhākṛṣṇa reveals ultimate bliss beyond words. Rādhā Tattva is a subject of experience, not description. Goloka and Vaikuṇṭha are eternal, unlike other worlds. Three goddesses cursed each other and were separated. Trees contain Bhagavatī; worship them. On Aṣṭamī, coconut is offered; each offering has fruit. In hell, those who claim “this is mine” are punished. The mind wanders; focus with completeness. "Nobody can explain what the secret of life is. You can just taste it." "Whatever you do, do it with completeness. Even if we sweep the house with completeness, He will come."

The nature of divine illusion, Māyā, unfolds through narratives from Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavat. Lakṣmī, captivated by a white horse, becomes a mare under Viṣṇu’s curse. From their union, the Haihaya dynasty arises, later corrupted by greed and slaughter of Brahmins. Nārada Muni, favoring Damayantī’s partiality, clashes with Parvata Muni; both curse each other, revealing how attachment ensnares even sages. Nārada then falls into Viṣṇu’s illusion, living as a woman with husband and children, only to wake after suffering. Dakṣa curses Nārada to ceaseless wandering for sending sons to seek the world’s end. King Hariścandra, tested by Viśvāmitra, loses everything, sells family and self, yet clings to truth. In the cremation ground, his family invokes the Goddess, and divine intervention restores all. The path to overcome illusion begins with truth, then non-violence, purity, and steady practice. Yama, niyama, āsana, prāṇāyāma, and inner awareness gradually awaken Kuṇḍalinī. Human birth follows immense evolution; recognizing the ever-present supreme reality within is the sole purpose. “Where there is wealth, there will be thieves, kings, fire, and evil people.” “Satya is very difficult. If you just do Satya, it will be done.”

The glory of the Mother and the binding power of Māyā are revealed through Devī Bhāgavatam stories. King Jad Bharata, captured for sacrifice, did not call for help, trusting existence itself. Indra committed brahma-hatyā by killing Viśvarūpa and Vṛtrāsura, proving even gods suffer karma’s consequences. Purification requires giving—Dravya Śuddhi, Kriyā Śuddhi, Manaḥ Śuddhi. Without donation, one remains trapped. Māyā is illusion, a dream that binds through desire, anger, greed, and ego. These enemies dwell in every body; only the Mother’s grace and the Guru’s transformation can liberate. Most pray for worldly gains, not freedom. Attachment to children, wealth, and name perpetuates the cycle. The story of Hariścandra shows the cost of keeping vows, while Nimi and Vasiṣṭha’s curse reveals how even sages fall to anger. Yet, giving and receiving must be balanced. The one who gives truly gains; the one who hoards loses. Surrender to the Divine Mother and the Guru is the only path through this dream. "Jāko rākhe sāiyāṅ, māre sake na koī, Bāle na bāṅkā kar sake, jo cak vairī hoī." "Kāma, krodha, lobha, ahaṅkāra ye śatru śarīra meṁ sadā vidyamāna rehte haiṁ."

The Divine Mother’s power destroys demonic forces, outer and inner. The Divine Mother manifests with eighteen arms, each holding a weapon, both beautiful and terrifying. She was born from the combined energies of the gods to slay Mahishasura. Mahishasura terrorized the worlds, having a boon that no man could kill him. The Mother killed Mahishasura, restoring balance for an age. Later, demons Sumbha and Nisumbha performed severe penance and obtained a boon to die only by a woman. They conquered the gods and seized their realms. The gods prayed to the Divine Mother for deliverance. From her body emerged Kali, dark and fierce. She destroyed generals Chanda and Munda, becoming Chamunda. The demon Raktabija had a boon that each drop of his spilled blood created a new demon. Kali drank his blood before it touched the ground, enabling his defeat. The Mother then slew Sumbha and Nisumbha, restoring cosmic order. These battles represent the inner struggle against laziness, ego, and attachment. True worship requires sincerity and control of the mind, not mere ritual. By the Mother’s grace, one awakens from the sleep of ignorance. Divine power triumphs when devotion is pure. “When we call the Mother, when we call God, we are not trying to wake Her up—the Divine Mother is already awake. We are waking ourselves up.” “Abandon falsehood, abandon hypocrisy—leave it entirely. Then you will attain the Mother.”

The Devī Bhāgavata reveals the sovereignty of the Divine Mother and the necessity of surrender. The spiritual journey begins with the question: Who am I? What is this universe? Brahmā sought the origin and entered Maṇidvīpa, seeing countless Brahmās, Viṣṇus, and Śivas. There he beheld Mahāmāyā seated upon Śiva, with Brahmā and Viṣṇu supporting the bed. In her toenail, he saw innumerable universes. The Mother declared: I am one with Parabrahma; I reside in all deities as Śakti. She initiated Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva, granting them power. The ego is the real demon; it must be dissolved. Like a seed that surrenders to become a tree, one must surrender the ego. Navarātri worship is for conquering inner demons like anger and greed. Mahiṣāsura and Raktabīja represent insatiable desire and multiplying vices. The gods, unable to defeat them, meditated on the Mother. From their combined energies, the Goddess Durgā manifested. Each god gave her a weapon; she alone could destroy the demons. True worship needs devotion, not elaborate offerings. The living mother before you is the first form of the Divine Mother. Surrendering to her grace is the essence of all sādhanā. “Who am I? What is this universe? This is the question.” “Yā devī sarva-bhūteṣu mātṛ-rūpeṇa saṃsthitā, namas tasyai namas tasyai.”

Śukadeva’s dialogue with King Janaka unveils the nature of bondage and liberation. Śukadeva, already self-realized, journeys to Mithilā to meet King Janaka, sent by his father to resolve the command to marry. The gatekeeper asks: “What is happiness and sorrow?” Śukadeva answers: happiness is complete attraction, sorrow its absence. The gatekeeper asks: “Who are the enemies?” Śukadeva says: desire, greed, and anger. The gatekeeper asks: “Who is the true friend?” Śukadeva replies: contentment. Admitted, Janaka teaches that the mind alone causes bondage and liberation. The Ātmā is ever pure, never bound; it is known only through inference. All pilgrimage and bathing are futile if the mind is not purified. One is already liberated; nothing is lost or found, for you are full in yourself. The fire of desires is hard to extinguish; the peaceful householder is superior to the sannyāsī fallen into greed. Living a household life without attachment surpasses renunciation tainted by craving. Perform actions without ego—anāsakta karma leads to freedom. The hidden proud one is bound; the one proud of freedom is free. The mind is a staircase, able to rise or fall. Like a lion cub among sheep, recognize your inherent royalty. Know the mind; do not fight the senses or soul. Thus, doubt dissolves. “The cause of bondage and liberation is not the body, nor the jīvātmā, nor the senses—it is the mind.” “You are already liberated. You are that already. Do not struggle for that state of consciousness.”

The purification of intellect is the aim of jñāna and yajña. A mind free of jealousy and ego is pure. All sādhanā is fruitless without mental purity. The test of purity is the absence of jealousy and ego. When the intellect rests on consciousness, purity arises. Awakening is the process of purification. Mahāmāyā is the conscious power of the divine; without her, even God is dead matter. She is the mother of all beings, human and divine. The scriptures conceal logic; a teacher extracts the essence. The story of Viṣṇu and Lakṣmī shows that dishonoring the feminine invites curse and ruin. Surrender to the feminine is the supreme teaching; victory lies in bowing to woman. Inner transformation alone brings peace; outer change is futile. Only through Mahāmāyā’s grace could Viṣṇu, beheaded by his own bow, receive a horse’s head to slay the demon Hayagrīva. This cosmic play reveals no boon overrides śakti. To transcend māyā, one must fight it, not love or hate it. Human birth is for lifting the curtain of drama, not remaining bound. Refuge in the Guru alone takes one beyond the play of even the gods. “If the mind is without jealousy, without ego, it indicates that now we are pure.” “Only that person can go beyond māyā who fights with māyā.”

The Śrīmad Devī Bhāgavata holds supreme glory, especially on Navarātri. Vedavyāsa composed the Purāṇas to make Vedic knowledge accessible. This text reveals the Divine Mother as the origin of creation. Reciting even one verse brings blessings. Navarātri is a time to renounce desires and awaken from worldly sleep. The nine nights worship Mahākālī, Mahālakṣmī, and Mahāsarasvatī—action, knowledge, and splendor. Human aims of dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa culminate in liberation. Ego drains spiritual power; dissolving it through devotion is vital. Inner peace is the foundation of world peace. Body, mind, and soul need sustenance; meditation is the soul’s food. Without striving for mokṣa, human birth is wasted. Stories illustrate the text’s power: Vasudeva’s listening returned Kṛṣṇa; Durgā worship freed him from prison. The Syamantaka jewel shows attachment leads only to loss. Navarātri practice controls the senses and balances health through seasonal transitions. Time is an illusion; enlightenment transcends it. Scriptures are maps; the true journey is inward. Surrender to the Guru and disciplined practice are essential. “Yā niśā sarvabhūtānāṁ tasyāṁ jāgarti saṁyamī, yasyāṁ jāgrati bhūtāni sā niśā paśyato muneḥ.” “Na tato na mātā na bandhur na dhātā, mātas cha pitā tameva.” Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Life is an eternal path, not a destination. Human consciousness is the peak of creaturely existence, with two directions: return to worldly suffering or progress to liberation. The inner self remains unchanged amid all outer experiences. Humans have created technology but become enslaved to it, bringing more trouble than comfort. The man-made world is imperfect; the God-made world is sustainable. Ancient seers, witnessing this, developed yoga as a way of living—nourishment, ethics, spirituality. Yoga in Daily Life is a system for physical, mental, and spiritual health, rooted in authentic tradition. Health depends on nutrition and slow, mindful yoga practice, not speed. Dedicating daily time and occasional fasting places well-being in one’s own hands. Inner discontent arises when love is sought outside; love is always within. Learn to love the soul without expecting love from others, thus remaining free. Material possessions and relationships are transient; only the fragrance of good deeds remains. Protect nature, for harm to the environment harms the body. Desires are never satisfied; spiritual wealth alone cannot be stolen. Tomorrow begins Navaratri, nine nights of the Divine Mother’s protective energy; prayer and fasting are advised. This life is an eternal journey; through yoga, live in harmony and happiness. "Peace is nowhere but in our heart." "Love is within us, yet we search outside to fulfill it." Filming location: Bratislava, Slovakia

A yoga practice for women focuses on pelvic health and hormonal balance. Begin by lying down and relaxing the entire body, releasing tension from the toes to the head. Direct awareness to the spine and the muscles of the pelvic floor, which can be strengthened or relaxed. Breathe consciously into the lower pelvis, not just the abdomen, to relax the internal organs. Bring attention to the neck and the thyroid gland, a key producer of metabolic hormones. Other glands, like the suprarenal and reproductive glands, are guided by hormones from the brain. Practice āsanas that massage the spine and strengthen the pelvic region. Move with the natural rhythm of the breath, not forcing it. In poses like Khaṇḍrāsana, consciously contract and then fully relax the pelvic muscles. Sarvāṅgāsana influences the thyroid gland and circulation. Maintain comfort in each āsana, holding only necessary muscles. Conclude with counterposes and feel the effects of the practice. "Āsana means comfortable. It is the position that you are able to remain in without any effort for minutes." "Try to give your breath into your lowest pelvis. It’s not abdominal breath. Try to breathe more down than the abdomen."

Yoga in Daily Life is a holistic system for overcoming fear and achieving well-being. This system provides physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. It is not merely physical exercise but builds willpower and mental strength. A strong will dispels anxiety and fear. Many fears today stem from economic uncertainty and existential threats. Inner peace and harmony make one resilient, realizing survival is assured with a healthy body. Systematic practice creates inner certainty and happiness. Personal discipline and daily practice of āsanas, prāṇāyāma, and meditation are essential. Do not compare your progress to others or the outer world. Fear weakens willpower; inner knowledge and bravery dissolve it. Perform your duty without being swayed by external events. "Yoga in Daily Life is a scientific system for hormonal imbalance in the body." "Overcoming fear is the greatest thing you can achieve or realize in this life." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria

Yoga addresses health through disciplined practice and specific techniques for hormonal balance. Menopause involves hormonal shifts causing physical and psychic changes, including hot flashes, osteoporosis risk, and pelvic floor issues leading to incontinence. Yoga balances the hormone system and strengthens the pelvic floor through specific āsanas and bandhas. A holistic approach prioritizes natural methods like yoga, then homeopathy or Āyurveda, with hormone replacement therapy as a last resort due to potential side effects. True yoga requires deep, disciplined study over years, not quick certifications. Practice must be balanced with counter-poses. The body is a temple requiring consistent care through exercise and mindful eating. "Yoga exercises are actually balancing the hormone system, helping to go through this time of hormone changing smoothly and easily." "Our biggest problem is, first, self-discipline. Practicing everyday discipline, this is the first problem. And second is our eating problem." Filming location: Salzburg, Austria

Health is founded on food, fasting, and the heart's condition. Ayurveda states to eat only with real hunger, as food then digests well. Moderation is advised: fifty percent food, twenty-five percent liquid, and twenty-five percent empty for air. The best therapy is food, ideally organic. Historical dietary shifts from macrobiotics to fast food correlate with changes in health and social conduct. Fasting exists in many cultures for cleansing body and mind, though personal weakness often compromises it. Eating less is healthier. The heart is a sensitive organ, gaining strength from feelings of love and security while suffering from negative emotions like fear and anger. Physical movement and specific exercises, particularly for the back, are essential for overall health. "Food is not sweet, but hunger is sweet." "The heart is such a sensitive organ... as soon as we think negatively... then the heart suffers." Filming locations: Salzburg, Austria.

Morning Session from Anusthana Retreat Strilky, Czech Republic. Bhajans are the essence of all Vedas, Upanishads and Holy Scriptures. The highest technique of achievement in yoga and spirituality is the satsang. It is the essence of all which has the content of the entire universe, earth, all creation and the human. Only the bhajan of God is the truth. The rest of the world is like a dream. What was yesterday is now a dream. What one experienced in the night is now a dream. The past is a dream. Therefore don't go into the past and don't rush for the future. Be alert, aware and conscious about the presence. Only spirituality, bhajan singing and meditating is the real truth. That is the divine, real experience of Lord Shiva.

Spiritual development requires the dissolution of ego, not its inflation. A story tells of a crow on a temple roof who believed the prayers inside were for him. He was mistaken. This illustrates the ego that arises from spiritual identity. True greatness never announces itself. As one grows spiritually, humility increases, while mere intellectual development often inflates pride. A person in a high position must become more helpful, like a fruit-laden branch that bends low. Useless pride is like a tall palm tree offering no shade to the traveler. Awakening is an inner process of wisdom and peace, not a physical feat or a result of forceful techniques. A restless mind cannot attain realization; it merely rolls the name of God like a fox with a coconut, unable to access the nourishment within. Create harmony, not disharmony. Feel the pain of others. Greatness is attained through humility, not self-aggrandizement. Be a light; darkness cannot approach it. True spirituality is kindness and humility. "Baḍā badāī nahīṁ kare, aur baḍā na bole bol." (The great one never praises his own glory, nor does he speak great words about himself.) "Through humility, you get the great things." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path requires inner inquiry, not outward blame. Spiritual practice is meaningless without inner change. Self-study reveals what to transform. Do not merely think you are divine; understand your senses and desires. We are slaves to desires, surviving just with God's name, praying for another human life to correct mistakes. Nirvāṇa is both constructing a house and liberation. Before inner purification, know the asuras within you. Your life's aim is not found in external toys or ambitions, which make you a prisoner. Drop your ambition like the hawk dropping the meat, and the pursuing senses will leave you in peace. You alone can do this; no one else is to blame. Blessings have immense power. Giving happiness, kindness, and compassion generates blessings that can change everything, even overcoming destiny. Conversely, curses can have long-lasting effects. Seek the shelter of divine knowledge, which places you above sin and virtue. Develop inner clarity and the experience of the Ātmā to rise above all negative qualities. "The problem is within you, and the solution is within you. You are the witness of your inner feelings and thoughts." "Blessings can do everything... So bless all, do not curse anyone. That is it." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Karma, Āśīrvāda, and the journey of the soul are the core of human existence. Animals live by destiny, without choice. Humans possess freedom to decide, to accept or reject. That freedom creates karma, the record of deeds. Karma does not depend on religious belief. Atheists who help others accumulate good karma. Action lies within human control. Reaction, the fruit of destiny, does not. Selfless love generates merit; selfish love does not. Throughout life, each breath causes unintended harm. Prayer, kindness, and giving release some of that karmic burden. The root of dharma is mercy. The root of sin is ego. Blessing, āśīrvāda, helps cross the ocean of ignorance. Curse, śrāpa, can burn all karma to ash. Any person can bestow blessing. “The philosophy of karma, the principle of karma, is not based on religious spirituality.” “Dayā dharma kā mūla hai. Pāpamūl abhimān.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The light of the saint and the fire of the ego are the two energies within. Holy saints appear in human form, sharing the same culture and appearance, yet their inner experience is of oneness with all creatures. They possess miraculous abilities, or siddhis, used for understanding, not domination. The fire is the energy of anger, jealousy, hate, and greed, which burns and destroys countless beings. The divine rain is the sudden peace and love that follows, quenching that fire. The aim is to realize the inner self, the Ātmā, which is the uncreated light, distinct from the created body and mind. To renounce is not to abandon material life but to relinquish inner longing and the ego's fire. True spirituality is beyond dogma and conflict, seeing the divine light in all paths and creatures. "Sin is the result of causing pain to others, to all creatures: physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, social, political, economic." "Renounce inner longing." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The purpose of retreat is inner purification and rest. Life's stress and mental pollution require periodic cleansing, like washing a cloth. This regeneration of energy supports spiritual progress. We undertake retreat for rehabilitation and practice. Certain burdensome thoughts cannot be stopped by will alone. Primary problems concerning relationships, illness, and economic fear remain. Worldly conflict stems from deep-seated cultural, national, and religious divisions. Inner peace is the foundation; without it, everything outside is a disaster. The practice here is for physical, mental, and spiritual health. We cannot neglect problems, yet we cannot solve them all. We find support through prayer and positive thinking. Welcome all creatures into your heart as they are. Silence means to be within yourself, but excess in seriousness or speech is not beneficial. The body's dharma requires care and proper nourishment. A mantra is healthy nourishment, awakening growth like spring. Everything in the universe is working, including the body and the seasons. Our duty is to provide proper care and exercise. Do not torture the body, but do not spoil it through laziness. This retreat is for relaxation and practice without force. "Mahatma Gandhījī said, 'There is no way to peace. Peace itself is the way.'" "Gandhījī said very clearly, 'We hate the sins, but we do not hate the sinner.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The eternal Dharma is a universal principle, not a man-made religion. It is the divine law that balances creation, with incarnations appearing to restore it. The Nitya Avatāra, the eternal saint, embodies wisdom and teaches when needed. The Nimit Avatāra, the purposeful incarnation, manifests to destroy overwhelming evil. This is depicted in the story of Prahlāda. His father, the asura king, sought immortality through deceit but was bound by his own boons. Prahlāda, devoted to God from the womb, survived all attempts on his life. The king's sister, Holikā, who was immune to fire, perished when trying to burn the boy. Finally, the king threatened Prahlāda at a hot iron pillar. From it emerged the Narasiṃha Avatāra, neither man nor beast, at twilight, at a threshold, fulfilling the boon's conditions and destroying the tyrant. This victory of truth over evil is celebrated as Holī. The festival symbolizes the inner victory of devotion over ego and hatred. True spirituality is the injection that harmonizes humanity. "Yadā yadā hi dharmasya glānir bhavati bhārata... sambhavāmi yuge yuge." "Satya meva jayate—the truth will be, in the end, the victory over the evil."

The search for the Self is the Self searching for itself. We seek the treasure within the body, questioning if it resides in the heart, brain, or elsewhere, yet anatomical research finds only mystery. The Self is not these physical or subtle parts. Our life follows Dharma, like a tree that blossoms, gives fragrance, and sheds leaves without loss. We imagine life's purpose through culture and tradition, creating duality. Consciousness is drawn toward the material or the cosmic; we must balance both. Acting with kindness, love, and respect in the world loses nothing, just as prayer and devotion lose nothing but gain. Obstacles arise from identifying with the physical. The highest principle is Seva, service through body, wealth, words, and thoughts. Do not be a slave to mind, intellect, or ego, which is a cause of distraction like Rāvaṇa's downfall. The senses are instruments; you are not the mind, intellect, ego, senses, or elements. You are the blissful consciousness. Meditation is the culmination, a battle against invisible enemies to realize the everlasting, spotless Self. "Immortal are they whose names will be in the glories of mankind; all will remember you with love." "I am not this mind, nor this buddhi, and nor I am this ahaṁkāra."

Self-inquiry meditation begins with the question "How am I?" to clear the inner attitude before asking "Who am I?" Sit comfortably with a straight back. Use a mantra or the sound "Oṃ" to block negative thoughts. Close your eyes and withdraw from the external world with a deep breath and chant. After meditating, perform a forward bend to improve circulation to the head, which benefits memory and senses. "Unless we remove this kind of dust from the inner mirror, we cannot have a clear vision of our true Self." "Once, take a deep inhale and chant 'Aum.' During the Aum chanting, withdraw yourself from the external world and be one with your inner world."

Human life is given for God-realization, yet inner cruelties attack us like jungle predators. The soul suffers through cycles of pain, seeking purification. We forget past lives, mercifully hidden, and fail to see the divine door within our own heart. External pollution mirrors inner defilement, where negative qualities overpower fragile virtues like devotion and knowledge. Within each being lie pearls of wisdom, love, and purity, but they are obscured by the dirt of greed and ambition. The human opportunity is to realize one is not the body but the eternal consciousness, to cleanse the inner system and attain liberation from returning to suffering. "Door of my heart, open wide I keep for thee. Will Thou come, just for once come to me." "Look within thyself, you have beautiful pearls lying there, beautiful pearls." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The path to inner purity requires silencing the mental noise that obscures divine connection. A cluttered mind, filled with thoughts and desires, creates an inner pollution that deafens one to the subtle voice within. This lack of silence is a lack of purity. In the world, the individual soul is positioned between the grinding stones of divine reality and worldly illusion. Surrender to God is the central axis of refuge where one remains untouched and whole. Your duty is only to perform righteous action; God determines the result. Positive thinking awakens dormant positive energy, while negative thoughts inevitably yield negative outcomes. Greed is the root of sin, breaking one's vows and principles. You are the king of the body's city; do not become a slave to the mind and senses. Use the body according to its sacred duty, without abuse. "Between the two stones, nothing remained intact." "Your duty is only to perform action. Act, but I will give the fruits, the judgment, the result." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The divine play of consciousness manifests in the natural world and within the human body. We witness the cycles of day and night, awakening and sleeping. All life finds its way to grow, yet human action creates suffering through greed and disregard. We destroy forests, poison wildlife with pesticides, and cause immense cruelty to animals for milk and meat. This destruction threatens the future, leading to a world governed by chemicals. The human body is a perfect, self-sustainable creation housing the divine soul. The essence of all creation is one God, the immortal consciousness known as Śiva, which is truth, consciousness, and bliss. Realize this Śiva consciousness within. "God didn’t create these creatures for your fun. They have the same right to live on this earth." "Therefore, don’t misuse your life. Don’t neglect your life."

Dharma is the cosmic law of right action, the inner constitution holding all existence together. Dharma is not religion; it is the ethics of life. It defines right and wrong action. This applies to all forces and beings. The sun's dharma is to give light and heat. Water's dharma is to quench thirst and cycle. The earth's dharma is to rotate and provide fertility. For humans, dharma is a personal inner compass. Ten principles guide: patience, forgiveness, control of senses, purity, right reasoning, knowledge, truthfulness, absence of anger, and honesty. Right and wrong shift with time and place, but these principles remain constant. Each person's dharma is unique due to differing experiences. Decisions must come from a pure heart and mind, like a clean mirror. Act without attachment to consequences; results are not under your control. If the inner self approves, the action holds you together; if it disapproves, guilt arises. Dharma is what sustains you. With purity of intention, do what you know to be right. "Dharma is the ethics of life. It defines, or it permits us to define, what is right, what is wrong, what we should do, and what we should not do." "Whatever you do, your inner self should not tell you that you are not right. If your inner self tells you this is not right, you should not do that." Filming location: Hungary

The dawn's nectar awakens the immortal self. The morning time of Amṛtavelā offers the nectar of immortality to those who awaken. Sleeping through it means missing this divine essence. This nectar is present in healing herbs and, most importantly, in the sacred word, Vācanāmṛta. Listening to spiritual wisdom in this dawn period is Jñānamṛta, the nectar of knowledge. This knowledge dispels the darkness of fear, jealousy, and ignorance, just as sunrise illuminates the world. True knowledge is a permanent light within, making one fearless. However, negative companionship is a poison that can destroy this beauty. Therefore, protection through righteous living, or dharma, is essential. Dharma means accepting and protecting one's inherent nature and duty, which in turn provides protection. The ultimate human dharma is self-realization, knowing the immortal Ātmā. This self is formless, spotless, and cannot be destroyed by any weapon, fire, or water. It is one universal consciousness, the Paramātmā in all. Realizing this brings eternal joy beyond the suffering of material pursuits. "Those who wake up in this Amṛtavelā receive Amṛta. Those who sleep miss it." "The Ātmā is immortal, beautiful, not depending on any joy, because that itself is a joy." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

The eternal principle of Sanātana Dharma governs the universe, connecting all beings and elements in harmony. The ancient ṛṣis gathered at the confluence of sacred rivers during the Mahākumbh Melā, a tradition from the Satya Yuga. These seers possessed profound spiritual discipline, extended lifespans through mastery of prāṇa, and communicated through telepathy for the welfare of society and the environment. Their purpose was to uphold ethical and spiritual instruction, performing yajñas to maintain balance and foresee challenges. True spirituality is an inner experience, not found in external comforts or cultural commentary. The nectar of immortality, the ultimate goal, is realized through the Guru's grace, not through election but through divine selection based on spiritual quality. All cultures deserve respect, as the one Dharma embraces diversity without discrimination. "The main real one is Sanātana Dharma. That Sanātana Dharma is called eternal, the principle of governing the entire universe." "The liberation, immortality, is through the mercy of Gurudeva. And we all search for that." Filming location: Vép, Hungary

This teaching explores Śiva as consciousness, liberation, and truth. Śiva means consciousness, liberation, truth, love, and beauty. His mantra is Satyam Śivam Sundaram. Self-manifested without father or mother, He is Ānanda Brahman, the endless void of dark blue space. Only space, energy, and consciousness exist. Space is the mother embodiment; consciousness within is the golden embryo, Hiraṇyagarbha. From the deepest heart, energy awakens as Śakti. Śiva and Śakti are not genders—Śakti is universal energy, Śiva is consciousness. The Śiva Liṅgaṃ represents the entire universe. Divine will declares, “I am one, now I multiply.” That resonance spreads instantly as the sound-form of Brahman. Śiva is Mahādev, manifesting Viṣṇu and Brahmā, vibrating in every atom. Time is only the human counting of atomic movement. Śiva drank poison to protect the earth, becoming Nīlakaṇṭha, and will neutralize atomic weapons in Kali Yuga. The jīva, a drop above the ocean, falls and merges into oneness. All atoms are nothing but Śiva. Offer water as abhiṣeka, chant the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya Mantra, and churn with meditation to neutralize negativity and realize the immortal bliss within. “Śiva means consciousness. Śiva means liberation. Śiva means truth, and Śiva means love. Śiva means beauty. Satyam Śivam Sundaram—that is the mantra.” “Within you is the ocean of bliss, and within you is the fountain of joy. Within you is the immortal one. Just kill the little ‘I’, the ego, and lead a divine life.” Filming locations: Prague, Czech Republic.

The universe is Śiva's body, and every atom is Śiva consciousness, with cells as Śakti energy. Cells transform; some become pure consciousness, while others are rejected upon contact with negative energies, becoming impurities and disease within the body. Prāṇāyāma purifies by expelling these dead cells and should be practiced daily. Cleansing practices like Saṅkt Prakṣālana or Ayurvedic remedies such as Sonāmukhī and Triphalā are essential to reduce unhealthy cells. These negative cells generate vibrations of laziness, anger, and greed, drawing one into negative societies and absorbing negative energy from others. Modern life is saturated with electronic radiance, affecting health. Śakti is all energy, positive as daivī śakti and negative as asurī śakti, which can manipulate. Śiva contains the entire universe, both negative and positive. Prāṇāyāma awakens pure Śakti, connecting one to pure consciousness. One must protect oneself from surrounding negative energies and cultivate pure love. Positive spirituality grows slowly like a tree, yet the mind can quickly destroy this inner garden. A spiritual person creates a lake of divine love from which all may drink, attaining immortality through purified consciousness connected to Śiva. "Making prāṇāyāma purifies the body. It awakens in you the Śakti or energy, which is the pure one." "The spiritual person, for years and years, creates that garden and that lake of divine love, of God, of bhakti, of devotion. Then everyone drinks from that." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

This Mahāśivarātri gathering addresses the significance of abhiṣeka and spiritual wisdom. Śiva is the primordial being, Lord of Yoga, from whom all spiritual sciences—mantra, yantra, tantra—manifest. Abhiṣeka offers an opportunity to make a wish, but selfish desires must be avoided. Contradictory prayers, such as one for a husband and another to be rid of a husband, illustrate the futility of selfish asking. The essence of the Vedas and six philosophies is that giving happiness yields happiness, and causing sorrow returns sorrow. All creatures inherently seek joy and freedom from suffering. The foundation is goodness: if one is good, the world becomes good. God does not immediately fulfill every wish because emotional wounds need time to heal. The body does not experience pain; the soul alone feels all sensations. Therefore, prayer should aim at healing the soul and guiding it toward light. Tomorrow morning silent abhiṣeka begins early, followed by meditation and a program. Yoga teaching certificates are granted to qualified individuals. Prasāda is distributed, and chanting of “Oṁ namaḥ śivāya” is encouraged. Blessings are offered to all, including travelers. “If you give someone happiness, you get happiness. And if you give someone trouble, you will get trouble.” “All creatures want one thing: to get happiness and get rid of troubles.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The universe is consciousness and energy, called Śiva and Śakti. Śiva is pure consciousness, without attributes, manifesting first. From the divine wish "I am one, will multiply into many" arises the sound AUM, the trinity of Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. This resonance, Nāda, awakens creation. The senses are Śiva's snakes; used naturally they are nectar, abused they become poison. The intellect, Brahmā with wisdom Saraswatī, resides in the head. Above it is Śiva. Attachment leads to imbalance; detachment, like a lotus above water, brings peace. The story of Pārvatī seeking immortality from Śiva reveals truth is difficult to digest. Śiva taught her the science in secret, but she fell asleep. A parrot overheard, gained knowledge, and was later born as Śukadeva, who still required a Guru for liberation. Without a Guru, there is no mokṣa. You are the king of the body; do not become a slave to the senses. Śiva consciousness is within you. "My skull? Mine is here, my Lord." He said, "You know, there are as many skulls in my neck as the times you, my goddess, were born and died." "Without Guru, no mokṣa." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic