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The glory of Gaṇeśa signifies the principle of pure intellect and the removal of obstacles. Beginning any endeavor by remembering Gaṇeśa is a universal protocol for success. Gaṇeśa is the lord of all elements and functions, symbolizing pure buddhi or intellect. This intellect, when filled with positive spiritual knowledge, is wisdom; when corrupted by negative energies, it becomes lost and destructive. The highest human value is this transparent knowledge, love, and clarity. Our intellect can be influenced by surroundings and bad company, leading us astray from good thoughts and devotion. Therefore, one must pray for good intellect and seek shelter in the divine to be an instrument of service. "Jisko Prabhu Dharun Dukdehi, Uski Buddhi Pehle Hi Harlehi." "He Bhagavān, hame sadbuddhi denā, kubuddhi mat denā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The mind is the basis of all human achievement, yet it is restless and demands constant nourishment. Humanity's drive to progress, seen in inventions like the internet, mirrors an inner desire to transcend limits. The mind's quality is perpetual activity; it is a field of thoughts, intellect, and emotions. Spiritual progress requires purifying this mind, which is best achieved through mantra practice. A mantra is a tool to liberate and discipline the mind, connecting the practitioner to a divine energy source. Its power is realized not by merely possessing it, but through consistent, aware practice, often aided by a mālā to maintain focus. Proper pronunciation is essential, as the sound carries a specific vibration that affects all levels of existence. Regular practice at set times disciplines the mind and allows the inherent qualities of the mantra to unfold. "Mind in Sanskrit terms means manas. 'Man' means mind, and 'tra' means to liberate—to liberate the mind." "Just to keep it in a box or on a paper will not help... But if we start to put it in the soil and attend to it properly, then it will give a very, very good harvest over time." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The aim of human life is health and Self-realization. First, realize you are a human, defined by divine qualities, not just the body. This precious body must be cared for to achieve the goal of Ātmā Jñāna. Modern comforts create dependency, making humans unhappy and ill, weakening our endurance. The body of five elements is a sādhanā, a medium for practice. Do not interrupt your sādhanā with laziness or doubt. Lifespan is shortening; we need healthy, organic food and Yoga. Yoga in Daily Life is a systematic program for all, designed over 45 years. Its principles are physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Missing one means you are ill. Mental health is peace, love, and wise thoughts. Social health is supporting society. Spiritual health is purity. When these four are balanced, the path to Self-realization becomes clear. This system creates better humans, a better society, and a better world, starting from within. "Negative qualities make, in human form, asuras." "Love unites and hate divides, because hate is ignorance and that is a mental illness." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Evening satsang with bajans in the memory of the Holy Mataji.

Brahman is the sole reality, the complete Pūrṇa from which all arises. As long as this completeness is unrealized, one dwells in duality, which is ignorance and the root of all suffering. The entire universe is this Pūrṇa; whatever is taken from it or remains is still Pūrṇa. The human birth is given as an instrument for sādhanā, the spiritual practice to realize the Self. Without this practice, one remains asleep in ignorance, chasing material ends. When the body dies, the soul enters a state like endless darkness, severed from all worldly relations. Time is fleeting; every second lost is gone forever. The urgency is to awaken from this sleep and realize one's true nature before death arrives. "Pūrṇam adaḥ, pūrṇam idam, pūrṇāt pūrṇam udacyate. Pūrṇasya pūrṇam ādāya pūrṇam evāvaśiṣyate." "Jag musāfir dekho, vo kāl kī motor ā rahī hai. Jo kuchh karnā hai so karle." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Sanātana Dharma is the eternal truth recognizing the one Brahman within all existence. This reality is described in the ancient Vedas. The world is changeable, yet every atom represents that divine light. Spiritual wisdom cultivates equal vision, seeing beyond form to the inner essence. All genuine religious paths speak of the same omnipresent God. Life is structured into stages for study, household duties, gradual withdrawal, and final renunciation for self-realization. The philosophy of non-duality, taught by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, affirms the oneness of all. Ceremonies, including those for passing, honor the divine light within. A Śakti Pīṭha is a sacred seat of divine energy, established where aspects of the universal Mother are revered. The final moments of a pure life are a divine convergence of karma and grace. "Brahma Satya, Jagat Mithyā. The Brahman is the final truth, and this world is Mithyā because it is changeable." "Spirituals are they, wise are they; kṣamā draṣṭi, śānti means kṣamā draṣṭi, and kṣamā draṣṭi means equal vision." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Mantra and bhakti create an inner peace that stabilizes all action. Pilgrimage shows collective devotion, but personal practice is an inner journey. A teacher's calm preserves a boxer's peaceful center amidst chaos; similarly, mantra maintains inner silence within life's disturbances. We cannot stop thoughts, but we can direct them with repetition toward our spiritual core. Spiritual practice is like preparing a field: the ground must be broken open to receive the rain. The Guru's blessing falls on everyone, but our preparation determines how much we absorb. Our negative qualities are like holes in a pot, leaking the stored nectar. We must constantly return to the mantra with compassion, using it to harvest the blessing within. "Boxing involves everything flying everywhere... But if there isn’t a peaceful center amidst all that movement, he cannot perform properly." "The Satguru came to this earth and showered upon us the rain of knowledge. It rains everywhere... Who receives what depends on us and how open our hearts are." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The science of yoga is the science of body, mind, and consciousness. Yoga is the eternal balancing principle in the universe, not a religion or dogma. The cosmic vibration, declared as OM, exists within and outside us. Human life is a precious chance within the cycle of rebirth. The human intellect can be trained endlessly, and dormant abilities within are connected to the cakras, or energy centers. The subtle body has 72,000 nāḍīs, or channels, for transmitting consciousness and energy. The mind functions between the subconscious and conscious, taking in impressions that become desires. The intellect's duty is to give judgment. We normally experience three levels of consciousness: waking, dream, and deep sleep. Past deeds create our destiny, or prārabdha karma. The Kuṇḍalinī energy and the cakra system are responsible for developing consciousness and freeing it from subconscious fears. The major nāḍīs are Iḍā, Piṅgalā, and Suṣumṇā, balancing emotion and intellect. Haṭha Yoga unites these sympathetic and parasympathetic principles. The awakening of Kuṇḍalinī is a divine process of becoming wise and calm, not a physical sensation. The cakras are located along the spinal column and are psychic energy centers. They are connected to the five elements and influence the body. Mastery leads towards liberation, the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This requires lifelong practice and guidance. "Yoga is not a religion, it is not a philosophy, it is not a dogma, but it is the eternal principle in this universe." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī is a divine process; you don't feel it as a physical sensation. You feel happy, as if in the lap of the mother." Filming location: Zagreb, Croatia DVD 188

The glory of God is endless and His divine play pervades the entire universe. Śiva is indescribable consciousness, liberation, beauty, and truth. Devotion to Śiva provides protection, as all forces are controlled by Him. The Vedas themselves cannot fully describe His glory. In satsaṅg, the sage Bharadvāja was overwhelmed with joy, his love so profound it surpassed speech. This spiritual gathering is the tonic that clarifies consciousness and remedies inner suffering. To be spiritual light requires constant self-surrender, like a wick burning itself. True devotion harmonizes; loving Śiva is inseparable from loving Rāma, as each divinity cherishes the other. Speak words that are sweet and nourishing, like ripe fruit, not like dirt. "Śiva means consciousness. Śiva means liberation. Śiva means beauty." "To be a light means you have to become a dot. The dot has to burn itself constantly." DVD 185b

The aim of all endeavor is self-realization, to escape the cycle of rebirth. The true self is like limitless, indestructible space, while the individual self is a limited mixture of spirit and matter, bound by ego and ignorance. Suffering arises from this ignorance. All spiritual practice serves to inspire the realization of one's true nature, which ends karma and destiny. Life is a struggle between positive and negative influences; one must choose where to place attention. The mind creates one's reality and suffering. One cannot escape the mind, but must master it through positive thinking and spiritual practice. Changing one's thinking is the only way to change one's situation. "Everything you have is created by your mind. As you think, so you are." "If you are unhappy or in trouble, there is nothing to change but your thinking." DVD 185a

The discipline of viveka, or discernment, is essential for ordering the mind and life. Viveka is the common sense to know what to do and when. One must listen carefully and logically understand each instruction. Discipline is required in thinking, understanding, receiving, and perceiving. Use viveka to filter thoughts and messages, transforming harmful words into harmless ones. Develop viveka by becoming independent and learning to make your own decisions. Do not follow any instruction blindly without applying discernment to the situation. Discipline brings order to all aspects of life: emotional, mental, intellectual, material, social, and spiritual. The mind's many thoughts and choices create duality and suffering through comparison. Control and harmonize the mind's fluctuations. Your thoughts create your reality; they make you happy or miserable. Do not merely act on the mind's whims; decide from a place of discernment. Every joy contains potential sorrow, so one must develop inner strength. Be proactive in ordering your life to prevent future regret. Depend only on your daily nourishment; otherwise, be independent and utilize the faculties you have been given. Be the master of your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. "Use your viveka not to compare things. In this matter, just be." "Your thoughts make you a king. Your thoughts make you a beggar." DVD 184a

Concentrate on your sādhanā, for time is impermanent. Compare your practice over the past year honestly; your body and aura reveal the truth. Time is lost if not used. Everything changes: health, happiness, and destiny. From king to beggar, beggar to king—such is time's law, as shown by historical figures and the story of Rāvaṇa. His great sādhanā brought power, but his ego led to destruction. Ego, in any form, destroys. Time waits for no one. Therefore, be careful and pray to remain in life's middle stream. The law of karma dictates change, regardless of belief. Now, prepare for Guru Pūrṇimā by becoming pure and spotless within. Utilize this time for spiritual practice, not social pursuits. To benefit most, sleep early, eat less, and maintain silence. Make a resolve: do not think or speak negatively. Welcome all visitors with a warm heart, free from jealousy, to receive the blessings of this time. "Time will not wait for us—not so near, not so far." "Do not think negative, and do not speak negative—about anyone, even not about yourself." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 184b

Spiritual development depends on inner discipline and overcoming negative tendencies. Our karmic destiny contains both positive and negative patterns; progress is determined by which tendencies we support. External circumstances influence us, but growth stems from nurturing inherent spiritual qualities like generosity and humility. These qualities are demonstrated in action and simple being, not proclaimed. The primary obstacles are the five inner thieves: desire, anger, pride, greed, and attachment. Spiritual development is internal; it requires honest self-observation, respectful communication, and the dissolution of ego. Practices are secondary to a practical life of integrity. Discipline is the foundation. "A diamond never praises itself. It simply is a diamond." "The spoon that remains day and night in sweet pudding still cannot taste its sweetness." DVD 183a

Worldly joy is fleeting and contains hidden sorrow, but divine joy is endless. Human happiness is brief and intertwined with suffering, for every gain conceals equal or greater pain. Only the Supreme One's joy is boundless. An incarnate liberator provides a living refuge beyond scriptures. Merely reading teachings without following them brings no solution. True peace is found not in escape but in unwavering devotion to that divine source. "Blessed is the land where the Divine Soul incarnates, Satguru Dev." "We are those birds. We want to fly away... Again, only in God can we come and rest." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 183b

Yoga is the union of individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness, achieved through harmony and balance. The cosmic energy governs the universe, and this principle of union was discovered by ancient yogis. The individual soul is a spark of the divine light, present in all life. We originate from the cosmic sound and are composed of the five elements. Our journey involves many births, guided by karma, as the soul moves through forms and relations. The human body contains dormant energy centers called chakras, connected by 72,000 channels. Three primary channels—Ida, Pingala, and Sushumna—regulate energy, mind, and activity, converging at key points to form the chakras. These centers correspond to the elements and levels of consciousness, from the earthly Muladhara to the divine Sahasrara. Activating these centers through practice leads toward liberation. "Yoga means union—the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "What is existing in the universe is existing in your body." Filming location: Croatia DVD 182a

Chakras are energy centers where consciousness resides, defining character and problems. Your destiny (prārabdha) is created by past karma before your body forms. You control your present karma through action, speech, thought, and influence, but once acted upon, deeds become destiny governing future life and all current problems. The Mūlādhāra Chakra is the root foundation of consciousness based on that karma. It is the earth element, colored red for energy and Mother Consciousness. Its awakening brings safety, wisdom, and pleasurable energy, not physical sensations. The chakra's symbols include a four-petaled lotus representing the four ways life enters the world, an elephant symbolizing wisdom and prosperity, an inverted triangle for energy flow, and a coiled snake representing past, present, and future karmas—the dormant Kuṇḍalinī Śakti. Śiva (consciousness) and Śakti (nature) seek union here. Exercises like Bhujaṅgāsana and Śalabhāsana activate this chakra, strengthening the back and influencing the root center for physical and mental balance. "As long as you are not doing anything, it is still under your control." "The awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means wisdom. You become very wise, you become self-confident." Filming location: Croatia DVD 182b

A clear aim is essential to prevent the intellect from becoming a destructive distraction. Without a definite purpose, the mind wavers among endless possibilities, changing direction with every new suggestion. This lack of clarity makes one susceptible to external influences and gossip, which act like poison, spoiling spiritual practice as lemon curdles milk. Negative talk and jealousy introduce destructive thoughts that can damage years of spiritual effort. One must therefore cultivate an intensive, unwavering aim and avoid all sources of negative influence. Protect your consciousness from harmful information that creates doubt and disturbs your peace. Spiritual progress requires guarding the mind and maintaining humility, allowing the intellect to become a supportive tool rather than an obstacle. "Your aim must be very clear, intensive, and good. Nothing should be able to change you." "One stupid thought, one stupid person, can destroy all your spiritual sādhanā." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 180a

The initiation of eight sannyāsīs was a highlight. The Master decides readiness; these were not easy individuals, each a long effort to guide. One is profoundly honest, immediately embodying the role. Another prepared for decades through hardship. Three were from Australia, one from Israel, and one Indian who left too quickly. The final one is a devoted and humble soul. Your spiritual progress is ultimately in your own hands. Teachers and masters can only support you; the decisive action is yours. A story illustrates this: disciples, jealous of their Master, trap a bird and ask if it is alive or dead. The Master replies its fate is in their hands. Your liberation, like the bird's life, depends on your decisions. Do not delay in good actions. Regarding dress, disciples should wear white; sannyāsīs wear orange. Becoming a sannyāsī is serious, not a fashion; it helps carry the spiritual light but requires true readiness and independence. "Master, if you know everything, then tell us what is in my hand." "My son, whether this bird is alive or dead depends on your hands." Filming location: Vép, Hungary DVD 180b

The value of spiritual practice lies in your own devotion, not in external objects. An object's price fluctuates, but the object itself does not change; your profit or loss is determined by the value you assign. Similarly, God and the Master remain constant. Your spiritual gain or loss depends entirely on your bhāva—your respect, appreciation, devotion, and love for the divine. Doubt creates loss, while faith creates benefit. Your liberation is in your hands; heaven is temporary like a hotel stay, but mokṣa is everlasting. A story illustrates this: disciples with jealousy asked a Master if a bird they held was alive or dead. The Master replied that its life was in their hands. Your spiritual progress is likewise in your hands. Faith can move mountains. Grace collects where there is humility, not ego. The luckiest day is meeting the Master, which awakens you from ignorance. Love for Brahman is the aim of life, a devotion distinct from worldly love. Your inner atmosphere is created by your thoughts; you can master them to change from unhappiness to happiness. "Bhāva means your respect. Bhāva means your appreciation. Bhāva means your devotion." "My dear, if the bird is dead or alive, that I cannot tell you, because its life is in your hands." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 179b

Discipline requires discernment between necessity and laziness. Listen to the body; if exhausted, rest. But laziness is the great enemy and must be overcome. True discipline serves your nature and happiness, not external pressure. You have the right to choose what brings relaxation. Conversely, some duties, like caring for a child, are strict necessities. Mastery of life comes from mastering thought. Restless thoughts, or vṛttis, obscure reality like waves obscure the water's depth. Calm the waves through concentration, creating a mental frame. Then the seer abides in its true nature. You become one with your Self, as waves become one with the ocean. There is only one Self governing this body. You become what you think. Therefore, observe and filter your thoughts. Cultivate noble thoughts, like wishing happiness for all. Remove only the negative vṛttis. Your thinking shapes your world. "Listen to your body." "Your best friend is your knowledge, and your great enemy is laziness." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic DVD 179a

Yoga begins with the discipline of controlling the mind's modifications, the vṛttis. These thoughts pull you away from your present reality, as illustrated by a meditator whose mind was shopping for shoes. Vṛttis arise from within and from external senses; they cannot be stopped but must be directed, like a river. Uncontrolled thoughts lead to unhappiness and an inability to digest difficult truths or knowledge. Therefore, we must filter and guide our thinking processes toward oneness. Discipline means educating your inner child to say yes and no to yourself. When vṛttis are controlled, the seer becomes established in its own true nature. You then see reality clearly, becoming unmovable and one with your Self, which is happiness, love, and truth. Practice self-inquiry about your thoughts. Learn to accept life's disturbances without immediate reaction, as you accept noise on a train. This acceptance and disciplined direction of thought is the path. "Yogaś citta vṛtti nirodhaḥ. Through the practice of yoga, you control the citta vṛtti—the modifications of the mind." "tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe avasthānam. When your vṛttis are under control, at that time, the seer becomes fixed in its own essential nature." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 178b

Our endeavor is to overcome all suffering and achieve union with the Divine. This requires surrendering your individuality completely, like a river merging into the ocean and losing its name. To reach this union, you must be disciplined like a river flowing steadfastly toward the sea. The primary obstacle is the mind, with its constant modifications between resolution and doubt. Negative thoughts poison your being and create suffering. Mastery comes from controlling these mental waves. Discipline your thinking through constant self-inquiry. Give the mind purposeful work, like focusing on the breath and mantra along the spine, to prevent it from destroying you. The mind must become your slave, not your master, for successful spiritual practice. "To become one with that Cosmic One... you can only do so if you give up your individuality. Otherwise, it is not possible." "Yogaḥ citta-vṛtti-nirodhaḥ. Through yoga practice, you pacify all the vṛttis (modifications) of your mind." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 178a

The ocean of wisdom from the ancient sages requires disciplined study. Patañjali is one such sage who articulated the nature of the mind. Immense knowledge about consciousness and the cosmos is found in their works, accessed through daily, dedicated reading. The primary obstacle is one's own mind, manifesting as emotions, attachments, and doubts. To proceed, one must follow the guru's instruction and dive into that wisdom. Human life is now short and the mind restless, unlike in past ages. One must therefore turn to the light of wisdom through self-inquiry. Control the modifications of the mind to become established in one's own nature. Be alert, conscious, and positive, not drowsy or conflicted. You become what you think. If you think you are unhappy, you become unhappy. If you think you are the supreme Self, you become that. Until thoughts are purified, one remains a slave to them. The first duty is to control these thought patterns, which are of two kinds: those causing affliction and those that are healthy. "Discipline. Control the vṛttis, and become one with yourself." "As long as you think that no one likes you, yes, no one will like you." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 177b

Space builds beings, and beings build space. A true ashram is a space for retreat and contemplation, enabling renewal of physical, mental, and social health. It fosters balance and leads toward self-realization. Yoga is the paramount method for this, requiring only the body, breath, and consciousness. It is the science of conscious movement and stillness, a road to original wholeness. A Guru is one who has cognized oneness, from which all arises and returns. Such beings live for others. The relationship between guru and disciple is supreme, pure, and meaningful. The guru's essence is what he is—Sat Chit Ānanda—and he serves to cure the disease of ignorance, which divides us from ourselves, others, and the divine. Sādhanā, the practice of yoga, is the source of strength to help others and ourselves. Liberation comes through knowledge and the Guru's grace. "Yoga is the science and art of conscious movement. It is the science and art of conscious stillness." "The essence of a guru is not what he says, not even what he does. The essence of a guru is what he is." Filming locations: Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. DVD 171

Patañjali's work is essential for understanding human consciousness and psychology. He organized human nature into four yogic paths. Emotionally inclined people follow Bhakti yoga, finding peace in devotion. Those who must always be active follow Karma yoga. Those drawn to intellectual debate follow Jñāna yoga. The fourth path is for those seeking perfection through immense discipline. Patañjali taught that supreme realization brings freedom like the sky and establishes non-violence, where all conflict ceases. True self-knowledge requires purifying the heart and mind. Discipline is foundational for all success. It ensures individual, familial, and societal happiness. Its absence leads to laziness, fear, and destructiveness. Cultivate discipline by setting a strict wake-up time, maintaining a morning ritual, weekly fasting, and daily inspirational reading. The mind is powerful and must be guided, not served. Control it through consistent practice. "Patañjali said that when someone attains the highest realization, a person becomes as free as the sky." "Discipline makes a country great, wealthy, and society happy. Discipline makes the individual successful." Filming location: Slovakia DVD 177a

The ashram is a workshop for personal transformation, where the raw material of the self is carved to reveal the divine within. I observe pink stones taken from a heap to a workshop to be carved for construction. This process mirrors our own. We, like the stones, are brought to the ashram. Here, the teachers work on us with various tools, carving away what is unnecessary to reveal the beauty already inside. This carving can be painful, but the procedure works. I arrived carrying a heavy burden of negative qualities. Over time, I have changed profoundly, now relating to the world differently. The ashram offers a rare opportunity to stop life's usual cycles and focus inward. It takes years to truly become part of this place, transitioning from following orders to intuitively seeing what needs to be done. When this shift happens for a group, it creates a new, joyful energy. Spiritual practice must include joy and laughter, not just hard work. Living in community provides essential support; sharing problems allows others to offer solutions we cannot see ourselves. We must accept that everyone has difficult periods, giving each other the chance to make mistakes, learn, and transform. "They carve it out; it's already inside." "Yoga is love. Yoga is joy." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

A tribute to a revered spiritual mother upon her passing. Her departure was the final event in a long struggle. Yamarāja decided it was time for her to leave this mortal world for the celestial realm. Many people flowed into the ashram to pay respects, transforming the occasion into a glory of love. She was a universal mother to all who approached her, offering blessings and prasāda. Her blessing was a true transfer of energy that could dissolve problems. She dedicated all her free time to spiritual sādhanā, never missing prayers and performing pūjā with full attention. She remains a great example, her spiritual aspect enduring for all. "Everyone who came to Matajī, everyone was accepted and welcomed." "She was only giving, and the same was with her blessing, and it was not just any social gesture. That was a true blessing." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga is the universal principle balancing the universe, a science of body, mind, consciousness, and soul for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It harmonizes the individual with the cosmic. The practice begins with purifying the body through its constituent five elements. Specific techniques include drinking and evacuating salty water, cleansing the nasal passages, and internal purification practices like Śaṅkha Prakṣālana. Breath control, posture, concentration, and meditation develop health and self-inquiry. Consciousness evolves through levels from unconscious to cosmic. Energy centers, or cakras, within the body must function correctly to maintain vitality. This integrated science is a way of life leading to individual and global peace. "Yoga means union. The union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." "Health is not everything, but everything is nothing without health." Filming locations: Ljubljana, Slovenia DVD 174b

On family, partnership, and the immortal Self. Having children brings joy but also creates sorrow through worry for their future. In modern times, children's excessive freedom causes suffering by not heeding parents. Regarding spiritual life and partnership, do not force solitude if your inner self does not fully refuse it. You can live harmoniously with a partner while practicing meditation. Partnership is foremost about human feelings and belonging, not merely sexuality. Love offers freedom and support without conditions or demands. A partner is a part of you; sharing opinions and feelings creates happiness. Before having children, consider your ability to educate them spiritually. The Self is immortal Śiva: truth, consciousness, and bliss. This reality is the universal soul present in every atom and creature, undestroyable by any element or weapon. The body is mortal and part of a recycling process, but the Ātmā is eternal, existing in past, present, and future. The Ātmā is not the doer and is above karma, yet one must use intellect and not justify harmful acts. Realizing you are this immortal Self overcomes all suffering and fear of death. "Love does not demand anything. Where there is love, there is freedom." "The Ātmā cannot be destroyed at any time. You were, you are, and you will be." DVD 174a

The Self searches for the Self, creating suffering. Humans develop yet move away from their true nature. Yoga is the balancing power of the universe, present within, harmonizing body, mind, and emotion. Imbalance arises from wrong nourishment. Love creates balance and makes wisdom digestible. Illness can attack non-physical bodies. Humans suffer most due to a lack of wisdom and love. The human instrument is precious and rare. One must realize the immortal Self within the five bodies to end suffering. "We have five bodies. All these five bodies should be in harmony; there should be balance." "You are not this body. You are not this mind. You are not this intellect. You are the immortal one." DVD 173b

Human life is the door to exit the cycle of suffering. You must ask yourself serious questions: Who are you? What is your purpose? This existence is a great circle of time, the Kālachakra, containing 8.4 million forms of life. All creatures revolve within this cycle of rebirth and death, nourishing the lord of death. Your own actions, your karma, determine your journey. Human birth is a rare chance within this circle. Yet, desires itch like distractions, causing you to miss the door to freedom. The aim is liberation from this cycle. Intellectual knowledge or physical practices alone cannot achieve this. Only spiritual development brings purity. This is accomplished through sincere prayer, a personal consultation with God. Prayer brings light and energy, dissolving darkness. You must decide to seek liberation. Practice mantra and discipline under guidance. Correct your diet and way of living. If you miss this human chance, karma will lead you to another form. The ultimate tragedy is to die without realization. "Human life is a door to exit the circle, to free yourself." "Tons of theories are nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Debrecen, Hungary DVD 173a

Yoga is a holistic path to health, integrating physical practice with spiritual blessing and balance. Health is foundational. Modern medicine offers help, but a holistic approach is essential. Yoga is a primary therapy for good health. Its movements are psychosomatic, influencing both body and psyche. The system's power comes with the blessing of the holy saints who developed it. This blessing is a real force, as seen in healing stories. Health involves five interconnected bodies: physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and blissful. Yoga aims to balance all five. Ayurveda, a parallel system, focuses on balancing the three doṣas through proper nourishment and mental control. True health encompasses four aspects: physical, mental, social, and spiritual. Spiritual health means tolerance and understanding. Our environment, including architecture and sound, profoundly affects our well-being. Practical techniques are vital for daily life. "Yoga means balance, to bring things into balance. If something is out of this balance, then things go wrong." "Yoga in Daily Life... is a scientifically proven system. It is utilized in thousands of centers in the world." Filming location: Maribor, Slovenia DVD 172b

Yoga is the ancient cosmic principle of balance, a power governing all existence from galaxies to the individual body. This force, called Parameśvara or God, is self-manifested and maintains universal order. The individual soul originates from this source and seeks union with it, which is the spiritual meaning of yoga. Human intellect allows us to hasten this return through disciplined practice. Life is a cycle of rebirth through 8.4 million species, driven by karma and destiny. To escape this cycle, one must utilize yoga's instruments: movement, nourishment, and breath, to prolong life for meditation and self-realization. The core practice is to inquire deeply into one's true nature beyond the body and mind. "Whenever I incarnate, I incarnate through the help of yoga śakti." "Yoga means union. It is the union of the individual with the cosmic one." DVD 172a

Devotion to the guru and the power of guru’s blessings are central. Swāmījī’s presence made this gathering possible. Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is the essential practice, the original personal technique by which realization came. It is demanding, a fire that burns away karmas. A yoga nidrā experience revealed life as a short departure from divinity, like a brief trip. Every soul bids farewell to a divine form before incarnation. One should live so that upon return, there is no shame, only victory. Another story shows Guru Vākya’s truth. On a cloudless day, the instruction was to leave immediately. Rain came exactly as predicted, proving the guru’s word surpasses personal perception. In a prison, yoga humbled strong inmates through a held posture. Their resistance dissolved, and they embraced the full practice. Inmates now eagerly attend, showing yoga’s power even there. A small flat is being prepared for Swāmījī’s return, with a window to the east. Devotion and service turn into this space. The gathering concludes with prayer, carrying this energy onward. “Okay, now is the right time to get up, open your eyes, sit up, and as quickly as possible jump into the cars and go, because in two minutes there will be so much water here that we cannot move.” “All of us are saying goodbye to some divinity… so we should try to live in such a way that when we see each other again, there is nothing we have to be ashamed of.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

A personal experience illustrates the power of devotion and ceremony on the spiritual path. A disciple's son received blessings for a Vedic wedding. The multi-day ceremony, filled with mantras and community, became a pivotal moment of grace and spiritual awakening for the family. True spiritual progress requires complete faith in the guru's guidance and regular practice. The real test begins when one leaves the seminar environment and applies the teachings in daily life. One's lived example, a life of peace and happiness, becomes the most powerful message to others. A story of a Zen master demonstrates that a saint's conduct, beyond praise or blame, is the true teaching. "The real sādhanā starts when you open the door and start your daily life." "Our life is the message." Filming locations: Strilky, To be determined, Czech Republic.

The aim of human life is to utilize the human body as an instrument for spiritual practice to achieve liberation. The soul journeys through astral realms, experiencing pleasure and pain within a subtle body. It seeks entry to Earth, the living planet, as other realms lack the facilities for spiritual progress. Earth itself reflects temporary heaven and hell based on one's circumstances. Suffering here can serve to purify karma and remind one of God, while comfort may lead to forgetfulness. The human form is a rare opportunity to perform sādhanā through thought, word, and deed. By cultivating love and knowledge, and minimizing harm, one lightens karmic burdens. Without using this chance, the soul may face prolonged cycles of deprivation. The ultimate destination is union with the Divine, where all prior struggles are forgotten. "Balihārī us dukh ko, pal pal nām lirai." (I surrender to that trouble which, every moment, makes one repeat God's name.) "Jyoti se jyoti jagāte calo, prem kī Gaṅgā bahāte calo." (Keep lighting one flame from another, keep making the Ganges of love flow.) Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India.

The living tradition of the Vedas is sustained through precise recitation and universal principles. The Vedic language is preserved against change, its hymns timeless. The Gāyatrī mantra, containing 24 syllables, embodies the essence of all Vedas. Correct pronunciation is essential, governed by phonetic rules and complex recitation methods like Kramapāṭha to maintain vibrational power. These chants support universal harmony. The Vedas teach unity, non-harming, and the oneness of all beings. They present a monotheistic reality where various deities represent aspects of one divine unity. Central concepts are ṛta, the cosmic order of movement, and dharma, the principle that upholds all existence. This dharma guides right conduct and is illustrated in epics like the Rāmāyaṇa. The Vedas offer a complete science of life and liberation, their authority foundational to all Indian philosophy. "The Gāyatrī mantra is considered one of the most important mantras, said to contain the essence of all the Vedas." "In the deepest sense, dharma is essentially like God Himself, the very essence that supports the universe." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The preciousness of life and the Guru’s protection are revealed through right understanding of the mind and grace. The mind, left uncontrolled, chases enjoyments through the senses, leading only to disappointment and wasted time. One who lives unconsciously becomes a slave of the mind. The bhajan teaches: reflect on life, live meaningfully, and seek the Guru’s awakening. The Guru’s mercy alone can fill the heart with selfless love, the desire only to realize the Lord. The prayer is to overcome ego and pride, to become a humble giver, an instrument of divine love. The human body is a boat to cross the ocean of saṃsāra; do not squander this rare chance. Every day should be lived as if it were the last. Even difficult news can be a blessing, an awakener. A disciple once faced a near-fatal car crash while driving unconsciously, heedless of warnings. In that moment, the Guru’s prior blessing proved to be the sole protection. The car was completely destroyed, yet the body remained unscathed. The Guru’s grace alone averted what destiny had ordained. This shows the immense power of the Guru’s kṛpā. One single blessing can change an entire life. Therefore, rely on the Guru alone, the only hope. Thus, remain vigilant, control the mind, and receive the Guru’s grace. “Live every day as if it were the last day of your life.” “O Gurudev, please awaken me. Awaken me in such a way that I will never, never fall asleep again.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The aim of human life is to realize the light of Brahman through dedicated practice and unity. Ancient ṛṣis, through deep meditation, researched existence and declared the unity of the cosmos and the individual body. They described 8.4 million life forms, with human life being a rare opportunity to ascend toward divine light. This light, the formless Brahman, is present in every atom. Modern science finds only one human race, aligning with the ancient truth of a single cosmic consciousness that multiplied itself. However, humans create division through religion, nationality, and social class, forgetting their essential oneness. Realization requires relentless practice, not mere intellectual imitation, as illustrated by the foolish disciple who copied a physical cure without understanding. Yoga and spiritual disciplines are tools to burn karma and ascend. All authentic paths ultimately teach the same truth—Sanātana Dharma—with differences only in language, not essence. Life is fleeting; one must practice diligently, avoid doubt and laziness, and abandon all divisive dualities to unite in harmony. "Yatha brahmāṇḍe tatha piṇḍe—what is in the universe is in this body." "In imitation, you should use your intellect, and using intellect in imitation means you have to practice." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The body is a wondrous chariot for the spiritual journey, a metaphor from the Kaṭha Upaniṣad. The Self is the master seated within, the body is the chariot, the intellect is the driver, the mind is the reins, and the ten sense organs are the horses. When the mind is uncontrolled, the senses run wild, binding the Self to rebirth. When the intellect is discriminating and the mind is controlled, the chariot reaches its final destination of liberation. The poet Holī Gurujī expands this teaching into a bhajan, adding the lamp of wisdom inside, the king as the formless Self, and the minister as the power of discrimination. The minister uses the weapons of scripture and the Guru's word to defeat robbers like anger and greed. The entire macrocosm, including the fourteen worlds, is contained within this microcosmic vehicle. The journey's aim is the bliss of Self-realization found within this very body. "Know the Self as the master of the chariot, the owner sitting within. And know the body as the chariot itself." "Inside the chariot sits the king. 'Rājā' is the king, and that is the Ātmā, the Self." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The highest consciousness is received as prasād from the Guru, and ahiṃsā is the supreme teaching. Guru Vākya commands complete devotion. Ahiṃsā is the highest teaching. One mother feared rats might harm her baby and sought to report them. The Guru’s silent, piercing gaze stopped her. She turned back and heard baby rats squeaking with joy at their mother’s return. The direct experience of animal motherly love moved her to tears. Another disciple faced a room swarming with hundreds of flying bugs in Jadan. Her struggle turned to rage, then absurd laughter at her own flailing. Exhausted, she prayed tearfully, surrendering completely to the Guru. Next morning, not a single bug remained. The Guru also trained a bhajan singer through initial praise and sudden, severe criticism. The disciple tried to imitate the Guru’s plain, neutral singing. She realized the criticism targeted the ego. It was not about musical skill. She had used bhajans to express personal feeling, but they are Guru Vākya, holy scripture. The Guru uses every task to train the ego; the disciple must discern the point. "There is no higher teaching than ahiṃsā." "Swāmījī is not a music teacher. He is a spiritual teacher, and everything is just about the ego." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Our school's journey shows how education rooted in community trust transforms. It began small, compromising with a rigid system to prove its worth. A student's outstanding exam result built crucial parental confidence, allowing a shift toward relevant, practical learning. We created alphabet charts using local Marwari words and math problems from village life. This makes education alive, moving beyond memorization. With trust, parents allow walks, environmental lessons, and practical applications. The school is now full, with overwhelming demand. The attached college, where girls feel safe, has gained recognition. This entire effort opens futures. "Looking through the Hindi chart, half the words they do not know. So we started to make a chart in Marwari." "If you want to understand a child, you must get to their level." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Vedas are eternal vibrations governing creation, revealed by seers through deep meditation. These seers did not invent the mantras but perceived pre-existing truths through austerity and sharp intellect, much as scientists discover natural laws. The mantras are vibrations that structure reality; their correct chanting requires precise rhythm and intonation, learned orally from a teacher. The Vedas are infinite and without human origin, existing before creation itself. Brahmā uses these vibrations to manifest the universe, which cyclically dissolves into a point and re-emerges. Modern science acknowledges vibration's creative role, and mantra's power can affect matter and healing, but demands purity from the practitioner. Evidence like the ancient Sarasvatī river suggests the Vedas' great antiquity. "A ṛṣi is simply someone who sees." "The Vedas are not the work of man; they simply are and command."

The Guru is Gaṇeśa, the remover of obstacles, and yoga is the balancing principle that harmonizes all elements. Invoked at every ceremony, Gaṇeśa clears the path. Bhajans transcend religion, using deities to reveal essential truth: without the guru’s guidance, pilgrimage, worship, and austerity alone do not bring liberation. The bhajan ‘Padhāro Mere Gaṇapati’ dedicates Gaṇeśa to the Guru. The Guru embodies all divine aspects—Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva, and more—as Holī Gurujī’s composition shows. A devotee discovers everything in the Guru. Two approaches exist: choose Gaṇeśa as personal deity, or see the Guru as Gaṇeśa. The word Gaṇeśa means lord of the gaṇas, the elements of creation. Yoga is the balancing principle that harmonizes body, mind, and universe. Swāmījī teaches that one principle balances the entire cosmos. Obstacles are imbalances; Gaṇeśa removes them by restoring harmony. The Guru is our Gaṇeśa, guiding practical sādhanā. Through yoga, the Guru transforms us into Gaṇeśa. The yogī thus becomes the remover of obstacles. This is the teaching. "Gaṇeśa means the Lord who controls these gaṇas, these elements of creation." "There is one principle that balances the entire universe, and that principle I call yoga." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Satsaṅg is the door to liberation. The words of a holy assembly are liberating nectar. A saint's words never go empty. An emperor once secretly listened to a sādhu's satsaṅg. The saint declared that if divine grace is withdrawn, even an emperor will receive nothing if he begs. The ruler dismissed this as foolishness. Time passed. His own son usurped the throne and imprisoned him. As a prisoner, the former emperor was starved. One cold morning, he begged a vendor for food. A soldier enforced the new law against aiding prisoners. The vendor withdrew the offering. The emperor's hands remained empty, and he remembered the saint's exact words. Therefore, whatever a saint says is a blessing and will come true. All scriptures are the Guru's word. To obey is to receive benefit; to disobey is to be lost. Satsaṅg yields glorious fruit, while bad company yields poison. One must purify oneself through holy association. "Even Bahādur Ṣāḥib, the emperor, may go begging, and he will not get even food." "The words of the saints will never go empty." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Understanding Gaṇeśa’s practical meaning for yogīs reveals the deity not as a separate god but as the inner Guru. Tradition invokes Gaṇeśa first in all auspicious beginnings. Holy Gurujī’s dohā addresses Gajānanda as the embodiment of bliss and remover of obstacles, granting success. Another dohā names Gaṇapati bestower of spiritual perfections and worldly prosperities, a cloud of wisdom. Purāṇic stories explain the elephant head: Pārvatī creates a guardian boy. Śiva beheads the boy, then replaces the head with an elephant’s, honoring him as first among gods. These stories convey truth to ordinary minds. For yogīs, the meaning goes beyond narrative. The bhajan “Padhāro Mere” identifies Gaṇeśa as Gurudev. It pleads for mercy and dwelling in the heart. It asks for the inner divine voice and removal of the net of death. It seeks destruction of negative intellect and fear of death. The Guru pervades all animate and inanimate existence. Continuous remembrance comes with every breath. The remover of obstacles is thus the Guru principle. Yoga bhajans transcend religious boundaries, reflecting Mahāprabhujī’s universal teaching. Gaṇeśa becomes the inner light, one’s chosen ideal. "Gajānanda Ānandamūrti Kṛpākaro Mahārāj Satsaṅgame Padharajo Supakaro Supakaj." "Hṛdaya Kāro Nivāsa." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The guru calls the mind to abandon stubbornness and follow to reveal the secret of the ātmā. The disciple is told to constantly go to satsaṅg, where doubts will slowly clear. The soul resides within the cage of the body made from five elements. Worldly attachments, often mistaken for love, drown one in the ocean of existence. This attachment must be purified into selfless, divine love. The heart hardens through distraction by māyā, which attacks one's weakest point, causing forgetfulness of the spiritual path. Mere meditation without the guru's blessing is fruitless for crossing the worldly ocean. The teaching requires deep meditation, not just translation. "Follow me. I want to show you the ātmā, the secret of the ātmā." "Those yogīs who meditate cannot cross the ocean of the world." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The human life is a precious instrument for spiritual practice. This body is a temporary vehicle for the soul, which carries its karma like a backpack. Most beings are trapped in cycles of unhappiness and desire, mistaking the non-reality of the material world for truth. True happiness is found not in external comforts but in reducing needs and realizing the inner Self. The soul, or Ātmā, is eternal consciousness and bliss, beyond all gender and form. This human birth offers the rare chance for liberation from endless rebirth. Do not waste this opportunity in attachment to temporary relationships and possessions. Focus on the spiritual path through renunciation and devotion, seeking the shelter of the true guide. "Enter the kingdom of the Lord through the gate of sacrifice." "God gave you this body to make this spiritual sādhanā, not only creating your things, what you want in this world." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Vedas are infinite knowledge, the eternal spiritual truth emerging from the divine breath. This wisdom describes both the material and subtle universes, providing essential instructions for living in harmony with universal laws. Without such guidance, life remains mundane and unfulfilled. Teachings like Āyurveda and Vāstuśāstra exemplify applied Vedic science, governing health and harmonious dwelling. These universal laws are accessed through yogic practice and philosophy. The heritage is preserved in two forms: Śruti, the revealed, unchanging core transmitted orally, and Smṛti, the remembered texts like the epics. The four Vedas—Ṛg, Yajur, Sāma, Atharva—each contain Saṃhitās, Brāhmaṇas, Āraṇyakas, and the essential Upaniṣads. Six auxiliary disciplines, the Vedāṅgas, support their study. This profound knowledge requires dedicated practice and guidance to realize. "The earth is my mother and I am the child of the earth." "Truth alone triumphs." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The aim of human life is to realize the divine Self through grace, not mere ritual meditation. If one gives meditation only to the mind, one runs from true Self-knowledge. There are two lights: the physical and the light of Brahman, which is the eternal Ātmā. This supreme light, the wisdom of Parabrahma, removes all ignorance. Daya, or mercy, is the foundation of dharma. Without it, human life is no different from an animal's, focused only on eating and sleeping. A story illustrates this: a skeptical, non-vegetarian man from a royal family met a holy teacher. Though initially resistant, he was miraculously saved from a flooded river after calling upon the Guru. This experience transformed him; he renounced his old ways, purified his home, and sought the Guru with devotion. Upon seeing the divine master, he melted in tears and voluntarily gave up all vices. The master's gracious look alone can destroy bad karma. The disciple's role is to keep the altar of the heart steadfast, meditating with one's true Self, free from external influence. In that state, one realizes "I am Brahman," beyond all duality and confusion. "Om Dīp Jyoti Parabrahma. This light of the Brahman removes all the darkness or the ignorance everywhere." "Without dayā, a human life is not a human life. Humans are the form of the dayā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India