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The relationship with a Satguru is a commitment of the heart, not the intellect. A mantra is adopted forever, escorting the consciousness until it merges with the Cosmic. Changing this bond prevents fruition. The subject is the Anāhata Cakra, the heart center where love and wisdom grow. Many misconceptions exist about Kuṇḍalinī awakening. It does not cause physical burning or spasms; such sensations indicate physical or psychic disturbances. Authentic awakening is not from stolen intellectual knowledge but from personal discovery and respect for the original source. The process involves the three guṇas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—present within. True awakening brings freedom, love, contentment, and wisdom. It is a continuous process, not a sequential opening of chakras. Different chakras are more active at different times based on one's state. The energy centers are astral, not physical. Awakening can occur through virtuous action, meditation, mantra, prayer, or the Master's presence. Purify the heart through kindness and forgiveness. To forgive is not the same as to forget; divine vision dissolves all layers. "Awakening of the Kuṇḍalinī means, first place, you feel a kind of liberation." "To imprison someone, even emotionally, that is not love. Freedom." Filming location: Perth, Australia

Webcast of evening lecture from Perth, Australia on 18th of April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.

Webcast of public lecture from Perth, Australia on 17th April, 2009 at Yoga in Daily Life, 52 Bay View Terrace, Claremont WA 6010.

A divine play demonstrates a master's power and a disciple's transformation. A disciple hides a dead bird from the approaching master. The master immediately knows the hidden truth. He states that those dependent on the bird will now starve. He instructs the disciple to bring a cart. The disciple then thanks the master for revealing a profound sign. The disciple vows to never hunt again. The story illustrates the impossibility of concealment from a true guide. It shows compassion extending to all creatures. The lesson leads to a complete renunciation of harmful action. "Those who are waiting for them will now die of hunger. Bring me the cart." "Thank you for showing me the excellent mark. I will never hunt again." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga is the unifying force of the cosmos, leading to health and self-realization. All paths converge on this discipline. The human form is a rare opportunity among countless creatures, gifted with intellect and heart to protect all life. The aim is to transcend personal desires like ego and greed, realizing our shared origin. True practice cultivates non-violence, humility, and service, seeing all beings as family. This discipline directs one from the individual self to the cosmic Self. The journey is solitary; we arrive and depart alone, taking nothing. Therefore, make life meaningful through helpful action and love. "Yoga begins with discipline. If you have no discipline in your life, you cannot be successful in anything." "The aim of human life is to be a protector, a helper, to realize God, and to become one with God." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

The art of wise decision-making requires using intelligence, or viveka, to govern emotion and intellect. Emotion is a powerful, often uncontrolled motion arising from desire and greed. Acting solely from emotion leads to poor decisions and suffering. Intellect can become clouded, but viveka provides discernment. One must pause, reflect, and apply knowledge before acting. True wisdom balances emotion with clear discrimination, recognizing that greed, anger, and fear are internal obstacles that can be overcome through self-knowledge and universal love. "Two quick decisions, and when you do two quick decisions, then be sure that it will go wrong." "Therefore, a wise man says: whatever you do, think it over three times, four times. Wait, wait, and wait." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

The divine presence is within all creation, sustained by the balance of the five elements. Humanity's selfishness has disrupted this balance through pollution, creating a critical state for nature. Classical yoga is the practice to awaken inherent human qualities of kindness and harmony, making one a channel for divine love. This encompasses five integrated paths: Karma Yoga through selfless service, Haṭha Yoga for physical purification, Bhakti Yoga through devotion, Rāja Yoga for mental discipline, and Jñāna Yoga for discriminative wisdom. Theoretical knowledge is insufficient without daily practice and the removal of doubt. True progress requires surrendering selfishness, accepting one's role, and dedicating oneself as an instrument. Generosity opens one to become a conduit for this love. "Your yoga practice will be successful if you do karma-yoga. It means helping others." "Tons of theory are nothing compared to a gram of practice." Filming location: Sunshine Coast, Australia

Peace is within you, not outside. We lose it by focusing externally on business and wealth. True richness is helping others; giving multiplies blessings. Helping hands are spiritual work. Our guilt and negativity destroy inner peace. A thief's heart is always fearful. Self-inquiry asks "How am I?" not just "Who am I?" Examine your actions and their impact. Honesty and seeking forgiveness release tension. The conflict is often within. Forgiveness is possible, but forgetting is hard. Duty without attachment brings peace. Your thoughts, words, and deeds shape your reality. Peace is a choice in your hands. "Helping hands have more value than folded hands." "The life of the bird depends on your hands." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

The mind cannot be controlled while attachment persists. Unfulfilled desires move from the conscious to the subconscious mind, resurfacing as dreams or psychological conflict. Meditation through self-inquiry reveals these hidden causes, resolving them. The mind constantly seeks activity, like a ghost demanding work. A mantra is the essential light guiding consciousness through all levels to ultimate union. The human mission is to realize the individual consciousness merging with the cosmic. "Man marā na mamatā marī, mar mar gayā śarīr, asā tṛṣṇā na marī." "The only way to remove the darkness is the light. So, the only way to come to that Brahman Supreme is your mantra." Filming location: Brisbane, Australia

Inner peace originates from the cosmic Self, which is our true nature. The universe began as an endless, empty space, the cosmic mother, completely filled with consciousness. This consciousness and space are perfectly balanced and united by Yoga Śakti, the harmonizing divine energy. This union is the original peace, free from all conflict and duality. All creatures seek happiness because the inner self is a part of that cosmic happiness and seeks to return to its origin. The individual soul has a destiny shaped by karma, but the universal Ātmā is immortal and unchanging. Peace, like all spiritual realization, is ultimately in one's own hands. Spiritual practice is the path to consciously reuniting individual awareness with this cosmic consciousness. "Whether the bird is alive or dead does not depend on my answer. It depends on your hands." "Yoga means union: the union of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness." Filming location: Gold Coast, Australia

Anuṣṭhāna is a vow or sacred practice undertaken with a specific saṅkalpa, or resolve. Every wish made with deep feeling is fulfilled by divine grace, yet worldly desires often bring unexpected consequences, like sand in a salad that represents doubt in faith. Unexamined wishes can lead to entanglement, as illustrated by the monkey who coveted a basket only to find a cobra. Therefore, one should not petition God for transient worldly desires. True anuṣṭhāna is for spiritual growth, undertaken with purity in thought, word, and deed. It involves disciplined mantra repetition, cleanliness, and reverence for the divine Śakti in all life. The practice cultivates inner Lakṣmī—prosperity, peace, and harmony—which departs where impurity dwells. Spiritual living means performing all actions as selfless seva, the highest dharma, with devotion and without expectation. "Every wish will be fulfilled. God is our father, God is our mother, and sooner or later, our wish—whether we speak it loudly or only in thinking or in the heart—He will fulfill all." "All these worldly wishes you should not tell God to please fulfill." Filming location: Dungog, Australia

The Guru Mantra is the primary tool for spiritual practice and should be used consistently. If repetition causes agitation, it indicates insufficient practice and a lack of connection to its meaning. Practice harmonizes the heart and mind, allowing the mantra to flow gently. A longer mantra carries a clearer, more complete meaning that acts as a spiritual alarm. All action is Kriyā, from bodily functions to spiritual disciplines; every action yields a corresponding result. Spiritual Kriyās, including mantra repetition, require the guidance and transmitted energy of a living master to be successful and protective. Persist with the given practice to prepare the inner field for ultimate bliss. "Therefore, if your mantra is longer, it means a clearer meaning is there. And this meaning should give an alarm to your heart." "Every action has a reaction, and every reaction has an action. And every action will have a reaction." Filming location: Dungog, Australia

Welcome to a retreat in a divine forest of untouched nature, a place of pure air and silence for spiritual practice. This forest joins a vast National Park, offering pristine nature far from city pollution. Yogis historically sought such solitude, called ekaṅt vās, to deepen meditation and harmony. A special Kriyā Anuṣṭhāna is being held here for advanced disciples. The core practice is mauna, or silence, which reveals inner strength and energy. Maintaining true silence is a profound discipline, preventing even unnecessary writing or gestures. This retreat is a chance to be one with nature, to practice conscious breathing and mantra repetition. The inner voice becomes audible in such quiet, away from all distractions. "God said, 'O my dear, where are you searching for me? I am with you. My heart is out of the cities, in the forest... But my residence is in your breath.'" "Silent is the loudest, highest thing. You will listen to your inner voice, and you will realize your inner energy." Filming location: Dungog, Australia

Webcast of evening satsang from Australia on 6th of April 2009. Swamiji will elaborate on the observance of ethical principles, the keeping of good company, repetition of mantra and the study of inspiring texts to cultivate a peaceful and positive mind.

The spiritual flame is transmitted through the mantra and the Master-disciple relationship. Receiving a mantra from the Master systematically clears ignorance and awakens devotion. The heart must genuinely accept the Master, not merely be inspired by lectures. The Master carries the karmic responsibility for disciples yet shines for all like the sun. Disciples receive and store this energy to radiate light further. The connection is this light; if it breaks, one must turn attention toward the Gurudev to recharge. The Guru-paramparā lineage holds this heritage. The Master-Disciple relationship is the living essence of religion. The spiritual light given is a gentle seed planted in the heart. It must be watered daily and protected from bad society and gossip. Spirituality resides in the home and family. Parents must educate children spiritually. Blessings have power, as shown in the story where a child's life was prolonged through accumulated blessings. A pure lifestyle, including care for sacred plants like Tulsī, embodies spiritual practice. Contentment and peace are found within the heart and the household. "Everyone supports the strong; who helps the weak? The wind makes a fire stronger but can also blow out a flame." "The thread of love—do not break it through misunderstanding. If broken, it cannot be properly rejoined; a knot remains." Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Spirituality in everyday life is purity in thought, word, and action, expressed through selfless giving. Spirituality means crystal clear consciousness and pure actions, not merely rituals. God desires no tricks or commissions, only devotion. We build temples from spiritual feeling to provide opportunity for seekers. Combine spirituality with daily life by performing small, considerate acts for others, like removing thorns from a path. When you give to someone in need, give without judgment on how they use it; once given, you have no right over it. Do not expect thanks, as expecting gratitude reveals ego and negates the donation. Helping others is done with what God has given you; you lose nothing. The story of the rich man illustrates that heaven's door opens through giving, as God multiplies what is given. Always be a giver, not a beggar. Spiritual life means to give: give understanding, forgiveness, love, support, food, and clothing. Conscious living, such as eating less and offering prayers of gratitude before sleep and upon waking, is spiritual. Create a happy family atmosphere and cook with love. Welcome guests with pure thoughts. Practice your mantra and lead a simple life of love, which is giving. "Spirituality means purity, crystal clear consciousness." "Give it. And when you give, don't say, 'I gave.'" Filming location: Sydney, Australia

Webcast of evening satsang from Sydney, Australia on 3rd of April 2009. Meditation workshop on the observance of ethical principles and repetition of mantra revealed in the yoga texts as methods to cultivate a peaceful, contented and positive mind.

Webcast of evening satsang from Sydney, Australia on April 1st 2009. Meditation workshop on inner peace and an all important tool in self-investigation and self-knowledge: "Self-inquiry Meditation" a step-by-step meditation technique of Self-Analysis.

The Maṇipūra Chakra is the center of the universe and the key to well-being. You are the universe, and the center of your being is the Maṇipūra Chakra. It is the origin from where the manifestation of the five kośas begins. This chakra mostly controls our health, alongside the Viśuddhi Chakra. The aim of human life is self-realization, to know you are not the body, thoughts, or intellect, but the Ātmā. The individual soul enters manifestation through the concentration of Śiva and Śakti. The five kośas are the physical, vital, mental, intellectual, and bliss bodies. Prāṇa is the vital force; without it, nothing functions. The Maṇipūra Chakra governs this energy and influences mental states and digestion. Discipline is essential. Through correct exercises for this chakra, one gains immense energy and healing powers. It is the seat of sound and the soul's entry point. Regular practice leads to a healthy, long, and happy life. "Maṇipūra Chakra is that center point of the universe. Because you are the universe, and the center of your being is the Maṇipūra Chakra." "The aim of human life is to get self-realization, which means to know thyself, to know who you are." Filming location: New Zealand

Human consciousness must awaken to spirituality and sustainability. Modern technology and comfort have not brought happiness, creating instead a man-made world of distraction and pollution. The ancient scriptures warned against interfering with nature. A perpetual conflict exists between positive and negative forces within creation. The individual soul suffers through cycles of attachment and ignorance, mistaking worldly pursuits for life's purpose. The prime human duty is self-realization, recognizing the divine unity in all beings. Sustainable living requires returning to natural wisdom, minimizing consumption, and respecting the Earth. Small, conscious actions, like reducing waste and daily meditation, accumulate to create global change. True development harmonizes with natural law, not against it. "Human life is given. The prime duty, the prime mission of human life is self-realization." "One, one drop can fill the pot. If we can light all the candles with one matchstick, then why should we use two?" Filming location: New Zealand

Webcast of morning Satsang from New Zealand on 28th of March 2009.

True spirituality is found in practice, not in empty emblems or names. Many claim religious identity but ignore the core teachings. Jesus taught simplicity and warned against the worship of money, a principle now forgotten. Gandhi taught renunciation, but his name is used without following his example. This hypocrisy extends to all faiths. We become selfish, identifying with labels while being empty-hearted. Faithfulness begins with honoring parents and ancestors; without this, one cannot be faithful to God or others. Spirituality is individual, like love, and cannot be forced. The one God is perceived differently by all. Confidence in each other and in God is essential for a divine, natural world. Money is a human thought; it cannot be eaten. Self-sufficiency and community support are vital, as global systems destroy local livelihood. Do not lose confidence in God and ancestors. Yoga is beyond physical exercise; consistent practice brings health and reduces reliance on medicine. Contentment is the ultimate richness. Desire for more is a fire; the poor are those who want more, while the rich want nothing. Possessions are a burden that destroy inner peace. Earth provides for need, not greed. Inner peace, love, and happiness cannot be bought; they come through renunciation and service. The final prayer is for divine union. "Money you cannot eat, but carrots you can eat." "When you get contentment in your heart, all this other is just like dust." Filming location: Raumati Beach, New Zealand

The spiritual lineage flows from divine consciousness through chosen masters to disciples. Certain souls are selected by the higher self to carry the light, playing the game of master and disciple across lifetimes until their consciousness merges with the master's. The world is one house; where spirituality begins, the borders of religion end. Nothing here is truly ours, for we are tourists in this world, and we will leave everything behind. The story of the bamboo illustrates this divine selection and surrender. The bamboo, feeling empty and unworthy, only wished to remain in God's garden. God tested it, first cutting an arm to make a flute whose melody would melt hearts, then cutting its trunk to channel water to the thirsty. This pain was a sign of ultimate trust and a call to divine service. The priority is unconditional love and surrender to the divine will, which leads beyond heaven to oneness. Do not wait for old age to practice spirituality; worldly attachments are fleeting. Become like the bamboo: trustworthy, capable, and willing to be an instrument for the divine message. "Nothing is thine, nothing is mine. Everything is ours, and we are His." "Once you taste the nectar, then all other kinds of tastes are tasteless." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Our vision creates our reality. How we look determines the world we perceive. A beautiful thought generates inner beauty, while a negative thought creates negativity. The world reflects our inner state; we are not forced into anger or unhappiness. These are choices. The mind is a messenger, receiving impressions through the senses and storing them as subconscious desires. To find peace, one must purify the inner instruments: the mind, intellect, ego, and consciousness. Meditation is not an act of doing but a state that arises spontaneously when the mind is directed, often through mantra, away from external distractions. True self-inquiry is knowing first how you are, then who you are. "Jaisī dṛṣṭi, vaisī śṛṣṭi." How you look, such is the creation. "Meditation cannot be done. It comes from itself, like sleep." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Satsaṅg is the gathering where truth is spoken. Life has two directions: distraction and development. Both stem from one's companions. Bad society leads to distraction and destruction. Good society speaks of truth, love, and one God beyond all religious names and forms. Satsaṅg is where one speaks of tolerance, respect, and oneness. It is not a place for criticizing other faiths. The spiritual place is open for all to pray, meditate, and speak of truth. All creatures are leaves of one global tree. Separation is our destiny unless we find life's meaning. Achieve cosmic union through practice, prayer, and meditation. Prayer from the heart awakens love, and God comes to you. Surrender is required. No practice is higher than satsaṅg. A realized soul shares experiences of truth, bestowing grace. Speak truth to heal others, for those who are lost seek love. The world is full of wisdom and saints. Duality and conflict exist only in the human mind, causing suffering. Unity brings happiness. Never miss satsaṅg, for it liberates and enlightens. It is not a closed group but open to all, like a lake that serves everyone. A saint's presence transforms, as surrounding trees absorb the fragrance of sandalwood. "Heaven is easy to achieve, but the satsaṅg is very hard." "In satsaṅg there is no grouping." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Preserve the original teaching without adding personal interpretation or psychic problems. Many teachers distort the lineage by inserting their own intellect, creating manipulated practices like seedless crops. Follow the master's instructions precisely, not their personal actions. Self-realization requires years of sincere practice, not haste. Your obligation is your dharma, but you must discern your true priority. When Kuṇḍalinī awakens, clarity emerges. Originality is simple and divine; do not mix in artificial ideas. True teaching requires renunciation and often presents a conflict of obligations, a dharma saṅkaṭa. A teacher's consciousness must expand like the sun, embracing all. Divine wisdom multiplies as you give it; nothing is truly yours. The Maṇipūra Chakra is a city of jewels within, the seat of willpower and prosperity. Meditate on the guru's lotus feet to awaken inner light. Knowledge is the ultimate wealth. "Do not do what the master is doing, but do what the master tells you to do." "When I give, O Lord, what can I lose? Nothing." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

A guided meditation on the Maṇipūra Chakra begins with systematic physical relaxation. Awareness is brought sequentially to each body part to release tension. Focus then shifts to the natural breath, visualizing cosmic energy as white light entering at the navel center during inhalation and toxins leaving during exhalation. This center is the source of the body's development and the seat of life's flame. The practice involves synchronizing a mantra with the breath to cultivate energy and balance. Gentle, controlled movements and twists are incorporated to stimulate and harmonize this energy center, preparing the system for deeper awareness. The process aims to purify energy and unify body and mind. "At the time of the inhalation, cosmic energy is flowing into your body like a white light through the whole body, centered at the Maṇipūra Chakra." "This meditation of the Maṇipūra Chakra will give you immense energy, which will purify all the energies." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Kuṇḍalinī is the concentrated cosmic energy that forms our individual destiny and consciousness. This energy, dormant at the base of the spine, is the seed of our past actions and future direction. Awakening it neutralizes negative destiny, leading to liberation. The process is not physical but astral, involving the subtle energy body and prāṇa. The mind acts as a messenger between senses and intellect. To safely awaken Kuṇḍalinī, one must purify the prāṇa through controlled nourishment, environment, and practices like Khāṭū Praṇām, which strengthens the immune system via the Maṇipūra chakra. This meditation posture channels cosmic energy into the body. "Kuṇḍalinī is the power of our past, the power of our present existence with steering power, and the power of our future destinations." "Awakening of the kuṇḍalinī means to awake the past destiny and neutralize our destiny to become free." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

The subject is Kuṇḍalinī Śakti, the divine energy. Understand the beginning of creation. Yoga is the science of body, mind, and soul, discovered by ancient seers. The individual soul travels through countless lives. The Self, or Ātmā, is universal, not individual. All this is known through higher consciousness. First was Śūnyākāśa, the dark empty space, the Cosmic Mother. Within it is cosmic consciousness. These two, space and consciousness, are united in oneness by Śakti energy, which is Kuṇḍalinī. The first divine will was "I am one, I shall multiply." This awakening was sound, the resonance Aum. From this resonance, the elements developed. A heavenly parliament decided to create this mortal world as an opportunity for souls to return to divine consciousness. The law established that life eats life, creating karma and necessitating death under Yama, who has no mercy. Humans were created as protectors with intellect and mercy. Yet when given power, humans turned against the divine. The key is to awaken pure, selfless love for all creatures; that is the awakening of Kuṇḍalinī. The creator made 8.4 million life forms. The human body contains 72,000 nāḍīs, channels for cosmic energy. Three are primary: iḍā (moon, mind, emotion), piṅgalā (sun, activity, intellect), and suṣumṇā (central consciousness). Their serpentine intersections form the chakras. Real Kuṇḍalinī awakening is not a physical sensation but the awakening of love, wisdom, and equal vision. It requires proper guidance. Enlightenment is not a quick attainment but the culmination of a sincere journey. "Through the help of Kuṇḍalinī, space can do nothing. Space is very generous; it gives you always." "Awakening of the kuṇḍalinī means awakening of love, mercy. Awakening of the kuṇḍalinī means awakening of the contentment." Filming location: Vancouver, Canada

Spiritual life is a journey back to the divine origin, like water returning to the ocean. Every form of life is a light of God, and the purpose of birth is to move toward that source. Humans are very near the destination but make wrong steps by pursuing impure thoughts and worldly temptations. Spirituality is purity of consciousness, not merely rituals. Wasting time is a loss of human life. The current age offers devotion as the primary path. The ocean of bliss and fountain of joy exist within; liberation requires removing the obstacles of impurity, disturbance, and ignorance. Respect the body and the five debts: to mother, father, teacher, the natural elements, and the sages. Destiny is self-created through karma. True spirituality is found within the heart through knowledge, devotion, and forgiveness. "Within you is the ocean of bliss, and within you is the fountain of joy." "Kali Yuga Keval Nām Ādhāra. In this Kali Yuga, we have only one hope, one hold, and that is the divine name of God." Filming location: Washington DC, USA

Yoga in family life shapes children's well-being and future through good habits and peaceful values. Children's yoga demonstrations reveal postures that improve balance and concentration. Parents wish for their children's happiness, good education, and social standing. A child's future depends on the company they keep; bad associations lead to addiction. Place children in good societies engaged in beneficial activities for health and the environment. Children are the light, the future, and the culture of tomorrow. What is learned in childhood endures throughout life; it is difficult to break bad habits acquired early. Teach children good things so good habits develop. Family yoga practice nurtures body and mind, and helps maintain calm. Blessings are invoked for children's health, education, and bright future, and for harmony and happiness in families. The word śānti means peace of body, mind, and spirit; say 'peace' in photos to spread peace. "If children spend time with people who abuse drugs, unfortunately they will also become addicted." "It is not easy to become free from bad habits which we acquire in childhood." Filming location: Washington DC, USA

Khāṭū Praṇām is an active meditation uniting body, mind, and energy. Begin by relaxing the whole body completely, calming the breath and heart rate. This practice harmonizes physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual nourishment. It is not merely physical exercise but a technique to balance emotion and intellect, activating the energy centers or chakras. The postures influence the entire system, improving concentration, relieving stress, and strengthening the immune system. Perform the movements slowly and with full awareness, directing mental energy to any area of discomfort. This meditation integrates the five bodies—physical, mental, energy, subtle, and causal—leading to deep relaxation and purification of consciousness. "Active meditation is connected with activities. Whatever you do, you put your deep feelings inside and become one with that." "Khāṭū Praṇām is balanced in such a way that it will harmonize body, mind, and soul." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

The mission of human life is to realize oneness with our origin. This is the universal religion, the relation of the individual soul to the cosmic one. The Vedas are ancient knowledge, and the Upanishads contain the wisdom heard by disciples near the master. They speak of the One without form. What exists in the universe exists within the human body. Our problems arise from our own desires and ignorance, like the monkey who coveted a basket only to find a cobra. Every action bears a reaction; this is destiny. Meditation is the dialogue with the Self, the way to become one with God. It is not about complex techniques but closing the eyes, repeating the divine name, and entering inner peace. Renounce attachments to find happiness. Act in the world with love, doing good, and step by step cultivate the inner life through regular practice. "Realize your relation becomes religion." "Meditation means to be one with God." Filming location: New York, USA

Webcast of Swamiji's morning satsang in New York, USA on 7th of March 2009.

Webcast of Swamiji's evening satsang in New York / USA on 6th March 2009.

Webcast of the morning satsang from Vienna, Austria on 1st of March 2009.

Webcast of the evening satsang from Vienna, Austria on 28th of February 2009.

Creative meditation is the active, concentrated work that brings harmony and health. Meditation requires understanding its purpose. For those with mental difficulties like depression, creative meditation is essential, not passive sitting which can worsen their state. Work done with concentration and love, such as crafting or cooking, is a powerful meditation. Modern machine-based production and specialized education have made humans dependent and one-sided, causing fear and economic strain. Previously, people were multi-talented and found joy in creating with their hands. This active engagement develops capability and happiness. Creative meditation beautifies your home, which reflects your inner self. It fosters family harmony and societal respect. Do not be ashamed of manual work; it is a form of worship. Parents must inspire children to learn practical skills, as current distractions cause wisdom to disappear. True kuṇḍalinī awakening brings clarity and happiness, not confusion. Your work should harmonize with nature. Find inspiration by observing water or writing thoughtfully. Do not act from anger; instead, forgive and seek understanding. Work is meditation. "Such creative meditation is more powerful and useful than just sitting with closed eyes." "Creative meditation makes humans multi-talented, capable, and healthy." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

Webcast of the morning satsang from Vienna, Austria on 28th February 2009.

Meditation is the seventh step of Rāja Yoga, the path to realizing the Ātmā, the inner king governing all. All beings seek lasting happiness, which is the nature of the Self, yet attachment to the temporary world creates a barrier. The mind is restless and greedy, requiring control through discipline. The eight limbs of yoga provide this structure, beginning with ethical principles and postures to steady the body. Mastery of prāṇa through breath and nourishment is essential, as its quality directly influences consciousness and health. Life is fleeting, like a thread being pulled, so one must be alert and practice diligently. True meditation culminates from concentration and the withdrawal of senses from externals. In this age, active meditation through selfless action, karma yoga, is the most effective path to steady consciousness and liberation from selfishness. "Man is greedy, man is avaricious, and man is full of the desire of greed. Man is chanchal, man is chor, and mind is the restless, and mind is the thief which steals everything away from you." "Arjuna, your yoga will be successful through doing good karma." Filming location: Vienna, Austria

The Supreme manifests as resonance. Svara Yoga is the science of mastering the flow of breath through the nostrils to unite individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness. This discipline requires pure diet and reduces bodily toxins through control of prāṇa and apāna. The entire universe is sound; by mastering this Nāda through sattvic living and specific techniques, one can achieve astral travel beyond material existence. Our physical manifestation begins as a resonant drop, and every cell in the body is charged by environmental resonance, positive or negative. This resonance influences all bodily systems and health. Chakras function like dynamos, generating energy through movement and resonance. The practice involves dynamic movement, stretching, and postures. Ultimately, sound is the means of union with the Supreme, and through understanding sacred words and resonance, one can attain darśana and cross the ocean of illusion. The goal is to purify the chakras and nāḍīs so the soul may exit through the tenth door, the Sahasrāra, to Brahmaloka, which requires the Guru's grace obtained through understanding his words, service, and blessing. The seed of sound resides in the navel, manifesting as three levels: parā, paśyantī, and vaikharī. Chanting Oṁ awakens this sound, which travels through the central channel to purify all layers of being and create a protective enlightenment. "Through the sound you give, through the sound you receive, through the words, the sound you are together, through the sound you are happy, through the sound is yoga." "Your body is nothing but a resonance. Every blood cell has immense resonance."

The universal Self, the Ātmā, is one and exists within all. Space, light, and energy are its radiance, constituting a universal body within. This Ātmā is unborn and immortal. To be understood, this universal principle must manifest, for humans require form. Knowing this Ātmā is Self-knowledge. When that knowledge dawns, all desires and qualities dissolve, like a snake shedding its skin. One arrives at the knowledge "I am Brahman." Yet, those who truly possess this knowledge never proclaim it. Humility is essential; declaring wisdom leads to loss. The individual soul, or jīvātmā, is a mixture of this Ātmā and individual qualities, bound by karma. The human body is given to attain Self-knowledge and transform from the bound soul to Śiva. This requires surrendering negative thoughts and desires. Finding shelter with a master ends the search, bringing true happiness and freedom from the cycle of pain. "The ātmā is ajar (un-aging), unborn, immortal, and everlasting. That ātmā is our reality." "Jīvātmā is not immortal. Jīvātmā is bound to destiny through karma." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path from individual soul to universal consciousness is realized through self-knowledge, grace, and humility. The universal Ātmā is one, unborn and immortal, existing within all. It is the radiance of Śiva consciousness. To comprehend this formless reality, the divine manifests for human senses. Knowing this Ātmā is self-realization, expressed as "I am that" or "I am Brahman." Attaining this knowledge liberates one from all dualities and desires. Those who possess this wisdom never proclaim it; humility is the mark of true attainment. The ego, which takes offense, is far from this knowledge. The human body is given to attain this Ātmā Jñāna. The individual soul, or Jīvātmā, is bound by karma and is not immortal. Transformation from Jīva to Śiva requires surrendering negative desires and accepting the Guru's grace, which ends the search and brings true happiness beyond worldly suffering. "Ātmā is unborn, immortal, and that Ātmā is our reality." "A siddha will never say, 'I have siddhi.'" Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The path of true yoga goes beyond physical postures into the self. Liberation comes through guru’s grace and knowledge, not from body postures or torture. Sitting in meditation postures alone does not make one a yogi. A practitioner remains a sadhaka until attaining equal vision and universal consciousness. Inner conflict—jealousy, anger—destroys peace. The story of Saṅgmitrā shows outer beauty distracts; she scarred her face to spread the teaching. The yogi under the tree rejoiced at many remaining lives, demonstrating that attitude matters more than postures. “Liberation will not come from the torturing of the body. Liberation will not come from the postures of the body.” “Therefore, only the postures are not the yoga. Only the stretching is not the yoga.” Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

The best time and conditions for meditation are defined by inner readiness and external peace. Meditate when the stomach is somewhat empty, avoiding drowsiness. Seize any peaceful moment, but not during paid work hours. The supreme time is Brahma Muhūrta, the period before sunrise, when universal consciousness awakens and spiritual energy is most accessible. This time is for collecting the finest qualities. To utilize it, go to sleep early. Upon waking, drink water and take a short walk before meditation to create a positive bodily change. Meditating before sleep is also suitable when quiet time is found. "Brahma Muhūrta is always the best constellation." "Early in the morning, that water becomes like amṛta (nectar)." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

True yoga is not found in physical postures or bodily discipline. Liberation arises solely through grace and knowledge, not from torturing the body or assuming postures. The concept of energy moving "up" is a misconception; the human system is described as an inverted tree with roots above. Merely sitting in meditation posture does not confer liberation. Many practice yoga for exercise, but this does not make one a yogi. A yogi is only one who possesses equal vision and knowledge of universal consciousness. Countless births may be required. A story tells of a yogi meditating under a tree who asked the sage Nārada to inquire of Lord Viṣṇu when he would attain enlightenment. The reply was that as many leaves were on that tree, so many lives remained. Another story tells of a princess who disfigured her own beauty to have her spiritual message heard, demonstrating that outer form is a distraction. Do not waste time in the misunderstanding that physical practice alone is yoga. "Liberation will not come from the postures of the body." "On the day when you become a yogī, even the Lord Viṣṇu will come and stand up when you are coming." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Everything changes, and all change has beauty. Conflict arises from difference, but difference is natural. Conflict becomes negative through ego and non-acceptance. The root of all conflict is within the individual. World peace is achieved by solving this inner conflict through self-enquiry and surrender. Meditation is the practical method for this inner work. A key time for meditation is the peaceful morning before sunrise. Sit with a straight spine in a comfortable posture like Vajrāsana. Use an authentic mantra and a natural-fiber shawl for focus and protection. Withdraw inward, observe the breath, and repeat the mantra to purify and find oneness. "Conflict is not in the world. Conflict is within you." "Meditation is the way to solve the inner conflict and the world’s conflicts." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Conflict originates within the individual, not the external world. The root of all conflict is internal, born from attachments to ego, pride, and identity. These bindings prevent surrender and perpetuate inner strife. This personal conflict is the seed of worldly discord. Resolution requires self-inquiry through meditation and prayer, establishing inner peace that reflects outwardly. Desires fuel karma, which shapes destiny and the cycle of rebirth, a process beyond personal control. Humans are incarnations of love meant to distribute light, not instruments of violence. True peace begins by solving the conflict within oneself. "Conflict is within you. That conflict is in me, and only I can solve that conflict." "Desires are not only for eating and sex... desire is the cause of karma." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Yoga is the universal principle of the energy that harmonizes consciousness and space. The endless universe, Anant Brahmāṇḍ, is pure consciousness unified with space. Between consciousness and space exists a balancing Śakti, the yoga energy or yoga māyā. This invisible energy creates, maintains, and dissolves all manifestation. That supreme consciousness, one with this energy and space, is the body of Śiva. The first resonance from that consciousness is the sound Aum, from which all creation manifests. This same yoga śakti harmonizes every system within the five-element body and the individual soul. One is part of this cosmic play and must turn with it. Realization of this unity is the aim. Until then, rebirth continues according to karma, not by personal choice. Human life is an opportunity for this realization through love and spiritual practice. Physical postures and breath are merely a way toward this yoga. The presence of a master or meditation on the guru aids this upliftment. Purify the heart. What you wish from others, you must first give. "The beauty is indescribable, the light is indescribable, but there is no moon and no sun." "The flower which I want to surrender to you, I could not find that flower." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Purification and proximity to the Master define the path. You must purify yourself by eliminating anger, offense, and sadness. Physical proximity allows you to feel the Master's energy and atmosphere, which is the purpose of a retreat. If karma permits, come near. If not, meditate on the Gurudev's embodiment to unite your vibration with that energy for daily upliftment. Many meditate while angry, disagreeing with the Gurudev yet reciting the mantra. Do not seek recognition from others. If your work is unrecognized, consider its quality may be insufficient. When you become the personality who should be known, recognition will come without your effort. Simply be that one. "Only a bhakta knows what it means to be near." "You should be kind to him, then he will be kind to you." Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic