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The Guru is the singular source of all spiritual attainment. The Guru's form is the foundation of meditation, the Guru's feet are the object of worship, the Guru's speech is the essence of mantra, and the Guru's grace is the root of liberation. This principle is absolute and transcends all other comparisons. The devotional praise of specific divine names and forms serves to illustrate this supreme truth, not to establish a hierarchy among them. The Guru's role is that of the ultimate remover of obstacles and bestower of grace, making all spiritual practice possible. Therefore, the devotee's sole focus must be on the Guru's grace as the direct means to realization. "The root of meditation is the form of the Guru; the root of worship is the feet of the Guru; the root of mantra is the speech of the Guru; the root of mokṣa is the grace of the Guru." "Hail to the truthful, compassionate Guru, victory to the eternal, true Dharma!"

Devotion is the offering of the mind to the supreme, formless reality. The sacred chants and praises are not mere words but vehicles to transcend thought and desire. This worship is directed toward the all-pervading consciousness that is the root of all existence. Recitation with sincere devotion aligns the individual will with the divine. The ultimate goal is to realize that state beyond attributes, the silent space of nirvana. True prayer dissolves the sense of separation, merging the worshipper into the formless Brahman. It is an invocation for grace to awaken to one's own supreme nature. "Those who recite with devotion to the Lord, may their wishes be fulfilled." "I bow to the Lord of Lords, the form of Nirvāṇa, the omnipresent, all-pervading Brahman."

The essential unity of all beings transcends names and divisions. A universal spiritual truth is present everywhere, yet human divisions persist based on religion or nationality. These distinctions are superficial and dissolve when the soul leaves the body. All life is interconnected, like countless lives within a single ocean. The core human duty is to recognize this unity, to harm no living being, and to see the divine in every person. One must confront the consequences of past actions, including consuming other life, to progress spiritually. True practice involves daily prayer and seeing the self, the mother, and all others as manifestations of the divine. The ideal is for every being to treat every other with such reverence that no negativity remains. "The living being is like fire, when the fire rises, then what am I? I am a human being." "If a living being kills another living being, it is an animal that eats, not a human." Filming location: Melbourne, Australia

Bhārata’s greatness lies in its sages and ṛṣis, but the path is satsaṅg. People came from other lands yet remained unaware of this truth. Gradually many turned to wrong actions. The cosmic law is “jīva jīva bhakṣate”—every living being consumes another. Bhagavān Śiva granted humans a way to rise above this cycle. A human must become one who lives solely for God. Satsaṅg alone makes one like God. Wherever satsaṅg is received, that eternal truth leads forward with God. Through satsaṅg, a person resolves to harm no creature. Eating requires purity: wash, sit, pray, then partake. In India now, many have lost this. The hierarchy is Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva, and above them the Guru. The Satguru is the source of removal of all sufferings. Satsaṅg is with the Guru. Everyone must learn to speak in satsaṅg, not merely listen. Understanding the words behind bhajans is essential. Do not just eat, drink, and wander. Engage in satsaṅg and become equal to God. “Jīva jīva bhakṣate.” “Jahan satsaṅg, jahan jisko miltā hai, vo bhagavān jaisā ban jātā hai.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

True renunciation is an inner colour, not an outer cloth. Maṅgīlāl Jī, a great scholar, came to Dīp Nārāyaṇ Mahāprabhujī and became a disciple. Mahāprabhujī had a cave prepared and seated him inside. The world did not know for how many days he sat absorbed. Maṅgīlāl Jī asked to be made a sannyāsī and to have the cloth spread upon him. Mahāprabhujī replied: your colour is not a cloth. Create that colour within your heart. Then do not take the outer cloth. He gave instruction and made him a sannyāsī. There is no one else like him. His devotion is a model. The bhajan comes from his book. Mahāprabhujī declared no one is great, yet after one Rājā who held this sādhanā, Maṅgīlāl Jī arose. One must understand oneself beyond the body. In the company of great men, humans transform into Bhagavān. The Guru does not say “I am sad.” The Guru and disciple are equal, yet the Guru holds the stick. "Your colour is not a cloth; you must create that colour within your heart so that it dwells there—then do not take the outer cloth." "He is not a Guru, and He is not a disciple either. Every disciple is equal to the disciple and the Guru, yet even so the Guru holds the stick for them." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Evening satsang with Vishwaguruji from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India. Singing bhajans.

Yoga Nidrā, the conscious sleep, is realized through satsaṅg. On Guru Pūrṇimā, satsaṅg is received. Satsaṅg means company of truth. Truth is what exists in past, present, and future. That truth is God alone. The guru reveals the way to truth. Through satsaṅg, life progresses, bringing love, devotion, and detachment. An insect in a flower is carried to the saint via a garland. Likewise, the seeker reaches God through the guru’s grace. Many from distant lands follow this path. Their devotion is deep, their service humble. They realize non-violence, abstaining from meat. The rare saint knows Yoga Nidrā: awake within sleep. In that sleep, consciousness perceives the inner light. Ordinary sleep is unconscious. The yogi’s sleep is alert awareness. This is the teaching of the saints. "Sat means truth. What is the truth that stays in the future, in the past, and in the present? That truth is only God." "Through that mala, the germ comes to the holy saint. Just like that, the holy saints, the beloved Gurudev, bring us to God." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

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The journey of the jīva and the nature of the divine is explored. Living beings exist only to consume and be consumed, trapped in a cycle. Humans initially lacked knowledge, living like animals until divine revelation provided guidance. Though divine figures like Rāma and Kṛṣṇa appeared, many fail to understand their stature. People create many idols, yet the one Bhagavān is not confined to a place. All beings, from trees to animals, are moving and will ultimately go to Bhagavān. A turn to meat-eating and alcohol represents a regression, tying one to lower realms and foreign influences. In our tradition, we do not eat animals; no being is harmed in the divine court. The physical body is temporary. When the soul departs, the body perishes but the ātman remains—one and the same, without labels of Hindu or Muslim. The subtle body's destination is unknown. One must educate the next generation correctly. Ultimately, we are servants devoted to the Lord, with no other refuge. "They say, 'What will you do if you start eating meat and drinking alcohol?' This means, 'Go back, go with the insects.'" "The ātman does not say, 'I am Hindu,' or 'I am Muslim'... The ātman is one and the same." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Dharma and the protection of the cow are our shared duty. The tradition and divine knowledge have been given. People were told not to have more than two children, which caused great sorrow. The cow, the mother of all beings, is now being slaughtered, bringing pain to the village and the land. Many who have studied have started eating eggs and meat, and this is linked to disease. Dharma arises when facing adversity. One must not fight but act according to eternal dharma. Those who serve diligently will not eat selfishly. Everyone belongs to this eternal path and must stand together to be strong. "The cow is the mother of all beings, the same as before. But now these people are slaughtering this cow." "Dharma is something unique in this world, unlike any other." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

Today is an auspicious day for blessings and academic honors. First-year students are being honored, and third-year students are graduating. All gather to study the great scriptures together. Progress is made under shared leadership. This collective advancement fosters well-being. Such well-being persists even amidst adversity. The day is marked by both celebration and spiritual study. "Today, the first-year students of our university will be honored here." "May we all progress well here under the leadership of our Surajil, so that we may all be well even among adversaries."

The light of the Guru is the supreme reality. The divine lineage embodies this light. A disciple's journey involves initial confusion and resistance to the Guru's guidance. Through persistent devotion and surrender, grace is received, often in moments of deep meditation or on sacred occasions. The ultimate truth revealed is the non-dual oneness of Guru and disciple. This unity is not of form but of essence, like the ocean and its drops. Many teachers give instruction, but only the Satguru bestows the transformative blessing that awakens this knowledge within. This realization requires consistent practice and turning inward. "Guru and disciple are one." "I will make you one."

A guided practice for hemispheric balance through breath and focused attention. Sit straight and concentrate. Use both index fingers at the ears. Keep elbows aligned. Bite the teeth evenly to hear the sound from both sides. Control the teeth to engage both hemispheres. Perform the breath cycles for a set count, then rest. Place hands on the head and feel the vibration in both hemispheres. Observe the difference when teeth are open or closed. The breath should be equal through the nostrils. Restlessness indicates a lack of balance between the hemispheres. This technique requires consistent practice over many days. Learning this balance is not immediate, like learning to drive or fly. One must practice until it becomes internalized, able to be done without the teacher's presence. The key is intense concentration, like a pilot focusing only on the instruments, ignoring external conditions. All aspects of life and yoga require this deep, singular focus to be mastered. "Bite your teeth and see what the difference is from both." "When the master is with, but when the masters are not, that’s a problem. So, slowly." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The path of the yogi leads from the individual drop to the infinite ocean of the divine. All creatures are bound to the cycle of devouring one another. Humans can transcend by realizing the divine within. The ocean and the drop are one; the drop will merge, losing separateness. We must become one with the Self, which is Parabrahman. Do not kill any being; killing accumulates sin, drop by drop. Alcohol serves medicinal purposes, not constant consumption. Treat all people as family—every child as your child, every elder as your parent. The Guru is within as Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Śiva. Anyone who teaches something is a guru. Yet perfection is not claimed; even a driver learns from a teacher. The body dies but the Ātmā does not. Practice yoga, keep the body healthy, and be devoted. Brahmārī, the bee sound, balances brain hemispheres. Touch teeth for one vibration; separate them for another. It gives health, mind, and concentration. So follow the yogic path continuously. “The ocean and we are one, but the space is different; we are only a drop, and that is the ocean. But how long will you remain a drop? It will fall into the ocean.” “When you kill anything, it means that someone had a life in their body, and it had a time to live, and we kill them. That is what we call a sin—the sin.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The true Guru and true fellowship are the sole support for the soul. Without them, the life force departs, wandering aimlessly. The world and the ocean offer no refuge. The mind, left to its own devices, knows nothing and achieves nothing. Only through this divine connection is there blessing and grace. The tradition is honored from Sadāśiva through Śaṅkarācārya to the present teachers. The ultimate state is attained not by ritual, progeny, or wealth, but by renunciation and the knowledge of Vedānta. "What will happen if you listen to me?" "There is no support for me in this world, and the ocean." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The light that upholds the universe is the Guru, the cause of crossing life's ocean. You are that light, upholding divine honor. Meeting the Lord is the greatest honor, sanctifying life through endless cycles. The Guru bestows the jewel of the Supreme Sovereign. Practice Japa and remain absorbed in meditation on the Self to attain Nirvāṇa. Applying yourself to meditation destroys the sorrows of birth. All desired tasks are accomplished, and life becomes successful. For a moment's Darśana, one studies for hundreds of births; the Guru strengthens faith, and the devotee swiftly crosses the ocean of existence. "If you practice Japa, remain absorbed in meditation on the Self, you will attain the state of Nirvāṇa." "For the sake of a moment's Darśana, one studies scriptures and sūtras for hundreds of births." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The call is to inner purity and care for all creation, to reach Parabrahma. God sends rain and snow for all creatures, not only humans. God gave knowledge so humans may reach Parabrahma. To reach Parabrahma, one must not kill or harm. If you kill animals, God says you have no heart to hear Him. Feeling God within brings happiness; hold God in your heart. Saints come from the oneness; Sanātana Dharma holds Parabrahma, Paramātmā, and God. Suffering is not real trouble; it is shown to others, but that same suffering is God. The name of God remains; other religions choose one God, but Sanātana Dharma has that oneness. Everything is already within the heart; outer conditions do not matter. People everywhere now learn spirituality through meditation, yoga, and holy books. Purity means caring for animals and the earth; do not kill them or pollute. Cleaning outside is inner cleaning; act to keep the earth pure. Chemicals and waste in food and water cause diseases like cancer. Small-scale pure growing is possible; large cities create waste and suffering. Let all come together to save the earth and make peace. In this way, the call to Parabrahma is fulfilled through inner purity and outer care. “Therefore, one in all and then all in one.” “Where there is coal, there is coal; where there is gold, there is gold.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The human mind creates divisions like the "new year," while the earth and nature remain one. We walk upon a single earth, yet our thoughts create separation, countries, and conflict. We are one human race, beyond color or creed. Spiritual teachings speak of oneness, but even seekers fight over labels. The conflict is in the mind, not the soul. We must become "one in all and all in one." Every day can be a new beginning. Look beyond the surface waves of life to the still depth within. True peace is found in that inner unity. "Where is the new year? The sun, moon, and clouds are the same." "We should make everyone happy. You have to work—cook or don't cook—but do not make others angry." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Humanity's diverse spiritual expressions reveal our shared essence. People worldwide celebrate festivals, pray, and seek connection. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and others all have beautiful traditions. Indigenous cultures, like in America, hold sacred ceremonies with pipes not for tobacco but for prayer. Africans are generous people, and Japanese strive for excellence. All humans, from farmers to city dwellers, express joy through dance and community. The core teaching across lands is non-violence and compassion. We must not kill animals or harm trees; all life is interconnected. Every creature, even an ant, has a soul. Rituals involving animal sacrifice are misguided. True spirituality is recognizing the divine in all and helping everyone. Our practices may differ, but the aim is unity and goodness. We must choose actions that are right and avoid harm. "Everybody has something... So this is a human." "We should always do spirituality... we should not do what is not right." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Birth is an ever-present reality, and unity is found in satsang. We are born from the cosmos, yet the process remains a mystery. Life begins in the womb, a state we cannot recall. Upon birth, individuality emerges; siblings from the same source develop different natures. This diversity often leads to conflict over possessions and differing religious paths. All beings, from humans to snakes, undergo countless births. Humans possess unique understanding but must choose how to use it. True practice is to love, respect, and help all creatures, recognizing the divine in everything. A story illustrates that the sacred Ganga is not merely a river but a purifying presence found within through mantra and grace. Satsang, the company of truth, is paramount. It teaches us to live harmoniously, help one another, and care for all life, seeing the one in the many. "Every day is a new day. So every day we can say, 'It is my birthday.'" "Satsaṅg is the best of all. So let’s learn good things... Understand, live as one." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The body returns to earth; the serpent of time devours all; only the guru's grace reveals the inaccessible truth. This body, made from earth, returns to earth. Pride in body or wealth is an intoxication. Eight kinds of intoxication exist; pride, arrogance, ego must not exist. Kāla, the serpent of time, holds all in its mouth. No one knows when it will close its mouth and stop the breath. Life has no certainty; death may come at any moment. Even Rama and Krishna needed a guru. The guru's feet are worshipped by all the worlds. True knowledge of Brahman is forgotten in this world. People are distracted and everything is spoiled. The charity of Brahma Jnana is the highest charity. The guru gives the yoga of meditation. Break worldly desires, bad tendencies, and attachments. Then know the supreme Brahman, like a sun. The inaccessible is known through the satguru's grace. Without it, one wanders, weeps, and the opportunity is lost. "This body, formed from earth, finally returns to the earth." "hama sabhī usake mukha meṁ baiṭhe haiṁ. Vaha kaba apanā muṁha banda kara le, kucha patā nahīṁ." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The five benefits of satsaṅg are explained. Human birth is for welfare, rare, with the right to perform new karma. Satsaṅg is the first benefit: it reforms life, dispels worldly intoxication, and corrects the mind. If one slips, immediate repentance prevents the cycle of eighty-four. The second benefit is taking refuge in the Guru. The third benefit is taking refuge in the pure. The fourth benefit: the Guru imparts knowledge to be heard, contemplated, and absorbed. Hearing is like the amrak, contemplation like the vine, absorption like the goat. This practice burns impurities and brings ultimate good. The fifth benefit is self-enquiry. Searching within reveals, "I am the light of the Divine." In satsaṅg, joyful revelry leads to direct recognition. When breath separates, the realization dawns that oneself is the Divine. In the Guru's shelter, salvation is certain. The Guru's cool grace rises, beating the drum of the body's truth. Through the Guru's sieve, liberation is filtered, granting the light of Om. Speak with discernment, without burden. "Pratham lābh tum satsaṅg karlo, janam sudhar jāī ṭhāko." "Pañcam lābh khoj apne ko, maiṁ hūṁ nūr khudā ko." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The guru and disciple are one in essence, not two separate entities. This truth is observed on the holy day of a divine figure, whose presence is universal. Great saints appear in different forms across all countries, yet they are fundamentally one, just as all beings are one upon leaving the body. A holy guru expressed this as being "one in all." The guru's presence is not confined to any single location but extends everywhere. Historical accounts describe divine figures merging and acting through each other, demonstrating their non-separateness. A disciple at the feet of God understands that parents, guru, and disciple are the same. Like Lord Śiva and Viṣṇu being the same, the distinction between guru and disciple is only in words, not in reality. They are as inseparable as a child and mother, or a drop of water and the vast ocean. The eternal guru is not the body but is that which protects. One should care not for worldly things but for being with God. Humans are entrusted with everything and must choose their actions, yet should not harm animals. The goal is to merge like a drop into the ocean, becoming one with the true guru. "One in all and all in one." "A disciple and a Guru are the same. Both are the same." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The divine descent and the guru's grace are the only path. Without the guru, there is no knowledge, no mantra, and no liberation. The scriptures declare this truth. The Self and the absolute cannot be realized without the land of Bharat. This is the fruit of its ancient austerities. The guru is the root of all; all branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits belong to the guru's shelter. The divine has arrived for creation. The speaker describes a transcendent origin and cosmic actions, stating a birth within Brahma and Pralaya, journeys to Vishnu, and the act of creation itself. This is presented as a direct account of divine movement and manifestation. "Guru binā gyāna harām hai. Dekho Veda Purāṇa." "Vedah purāṇa main bauvidī gāyā, Lakhanen main nahī̃ āyā." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Evening satsang offers invocations and bhajans of Mahāprabhujī. The invocations begin: Oṁ Namaḥ Śrī Prabhudīpa Nārāyaṇam, Haṁ Sab Dās Prabh Caraṇ Parāyaṇam. Oṁ Nam Moṁserī Prabhudīpa, Haṁ Sabdas Prabhu Śaraṇa Parāyaṇam are chanted. Oṁ Namo Śrī Prabhudīpa, Haṁsabhadas Prabhu Saraṇa Parāyaṇam follow. Oṁ Śrī Śrī Prahama Sabdhasa Prabhu Śaraṇa Parāyaṇam is recited. Oṁ Śrī Śrī Dīpa Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān Kī Jai is proclaimed. Devādhideva Śrī Mahāprabhujī Bhagavān Kī Jai, Satya Sanātana Dharma Kī Jai, Alakhpurījī Mahādeva Kī Jai, Satya Sanātana Tandhar Makī Jai are declared. There are programs. The church is beautiful, and a beautiful tree with many lights stands there. Tomorrow they will light it. Christians know about it and will give a lecture on this topic. Time remains to continue with programs. Now Mahāprabhujī’s satsaṅg and bhajans are presented. Mahāprabhujī was the leader, and the bhajans are very nice. Tomorrow other people will come and sing as well. Enjoy today’s bhajans of Mahāprabhujī, the very bhajans that Mahāprabhujī used to give. Lectures are one thing, mantra is another, but bhajans are great. There is one bhajan where the whole world and universe can attain oneness. Tomorrow is an all-night program with lectures, bhajans, and many things. Hari Om is offered, good evening. The satsang closes with Dīpa Nārāyaṇa Bhagavān, Dev Purīṣa Mahādeva, Mādhavān Jī Bhagavān, Śrī Alakhpurījī Mahādeva, Satya Sanātana Dharma, and the peace chant Kevalaṁ Śāntiḥ Śāntiḥ. “There is one bhajan in which the whole world and the whole universe can attain oneness with us.” “Lectures are one thing, and mantra is another, but bhajans are great.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The Word is the fundamental reality and sole medium for divine connection. All spiritual practice, perception, and liberation arise from and depend upon the sacred Word. Through the Word alone one perceives the divine, receives grace, and gains all knowledge. It is the means of union and the instrument of effortless liberation. The Word contains all qualities and transcends them. It reveals the light, the illusion, and the supreme bliss. The true Guru, who is formless consciousness, sits within the heart and spontaneously guides those in silent meditation to freedom. From him flow the words of experiential wisdom. He unites the vital energies, leading to recognition in the inner space, whereby one attains the unreachable. "All spiritual practice, perception, and liberation arise from and depend upon the sacred Word." "He unites the vital energies, leading to recognition in the inner space, whereby one attains the unreachable." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga and daily life lead to peace, purity, and realization of the Absolute. Yoga practice is peaceful and extends beyond the physical body to Paramātmā. Food must be very clean and pure. Many medicines contain hidden animal products, which is not good. In India, pure yogic food is traditionally given. Some teachers maintain this purity completely. Modern food nourishes diseases like cancer. Cancer always existed but now increases. Yoga centers and gurus follow sanātana dharma, teaching pure practices, exercises, meditation, and right food. Some now avoid speaking of dietary restrictions. All paths and techniques lead to one reality. India’s ancient knowledge is vast, with Vedas considered very old. The four Vedas and scriptures preserve this wisdom. Before invasions, the Gurukul system offered broad, deep education. The great library at Takṣaśilā burned for six months, destroying much knowledge. The system persisted until removed by the British. When Europe had nomads, India had culture. Efforts recover lost knowledge, as the tradition remains a source of truth. "Yoga practice is that which is very peaceful and harmonious, and not only for the physical body, but further, for all, till Parabrahma, Paramātmā." "We should all be one... They are teaching the same thing, and we are all coming to one point, because that is the reality." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Sādhanā must be properly practiced as the guru teaches. Disciples sing bhajans daily and inquire to become yogis and understand sādhanā. If sādhanā is not performed properly, life cannot be good. The sādhanā given by Alakhpurījī, Devpurījī, and Mahāprabhujī is known by some. One disciple, Premānand, did difficult sevā, living only for his guru. Gurus, parents, and worldly bonds all present challenges. A student spent time at the ashram school but left to follow his own guru; later he became a brilliant yogi drawing many seekers. Another young speaker explained that buttoning from bottom to top is correct; top-down is wrong. He then asked for a lecture but the teacher wished to hear him instead. A tale tells of a father and son evading a ticket on a train. The son extorted money for treats, threatening to reveal his true age. Finally the father lamented that buying a ticket would have cost far less. Mahāprabhujī once sent a disciple out in blazing heat to beg for food. The disciple was told to bring back whatever was given. When the disciple feared being left, the guru promised to bring him food wherever he was. That is the true bond of guru and disciple. Among countless sādhus, perhaps only one or two are genuine. "If this is not done properly, then it is not good; your life will not be good." "Wherever you are, I will bring you food." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Bhajan and mantra are essential practices for inner cleansing and maintaining the correct path. These disciplines continuously work within the mind to bring the inner self forward toward the divine. Many have diverted toward material pursuits, losing the language and daily practice of their tradition. This shift must be corrected by returning to the inner self through consistent practice. Yoga, particularly Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma, is vital for bringing balance to both brain hemispheres. This technique involves placing index fingers in the ears with aligned elbows and shoulders to internalize sound. Concentrate on the resulting vibration throughout the entire body, from head to toe, to achieve unity and peace. Further focus should be directed to the tip of the nose to cultivate deep concentration and self-control. "A mantra continuously works within our brain, mind, and understanding, bringing our self forward at all times." "Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma is very, very great for bringing the human brain into balance."

Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma controls and moves energy through the whole body, engaging both hemispheres of the brain. Brahmārī Prāṇāyāma enables energy control throughout the body. The whole world becomes the body; from that wholeness only a small part issues. The humming sound, like bees, generates many vibrations. Yoga transcends exercise and meditation. The practice involves both brain hemispheres. Scientific research shows few languages activate both hemispheres equally. Sanskrit is the foremost language for this. German partially achieves it. Hindi is incomplete in this regard. Equal hemispheric vibration is ideal for speech. Brahmārī practice brings vibration into the brain. Sound quality depends on teeth; missing teeth alter it. This practice benefits students and children. It enhances communication with teachers. Posture must be straight for correct vibration. Index fingers are placed gently in the ears, not too deep. "They claimed that only a few languages fully engage both hemispheres of the brain; others engage only half." "Sanskrit is one of the best. A person who speaks and lives in that vibration is always the very best." Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The world is an ocean, and the guru is the boat that crosses it. Humans are like birds on that boat. Some fly off into the water and perish. One remains and reaches the shore. The guru is the captain who steers. Once a guru is taken, hold firmly, as with one’s own mother. God is not in the sky. God resides in the heart. Close the eyes and see inside. Do not chase imagined scenes. Be still in the heart. You are that God, a drop returning to the ocean. Upon waking, say “I am human.” This brings peace throughout the day. Use a mala to steady the mantra. Do not kill any being. Treat the earth as a mother. Water is God. “Guru Kṛipā He Kevalam, Śhiśhye Ke Ānanda Maṅgalam.” “Our God is our heart.” Filming location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

The presence of the Guru is a profound blessing that revitalizes spiritual connection and purpose. A visit brings fresh energy, dispelling old habits and offering new encouragement. Disciples arrive with vessels of varying capacity to receive this grace. The true measure of reception depends on one's own openness and focus. The meaning of service is realized through practical action, not mere intellectual understanding. Past masters provided intensive care, teaching that the Guru's presence transcends the physical form. An inner connection must be established through dedicated service, from which love and true being are realized. The resonance of truth arises from both the Guru and one's own inner Self. "His presence is a blessing itself; it is a satsaṅg itself." "The real meaning of sevā unfolds itself... through the practical part." Filming locations: Jaipur Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

Evening satsang from Jadan Ashram, Rajasthan, India.

The light is twofold: the external sun and the internal light within all. This inner light is constant, unlike the rising and setting sun. The science of the material world is great, yet different from the science of yoga. A story illustrates this: a professor of science questions a meditating yogi about God, seeing nothing. After a flower falls on the yogi, the professor dreams the yogi becomes his guru, showing spiritual realization surpasses intellectual knowledge. Many claim one external God, yet in Sanātana Dharma, the divine is lived and expressed through countless devotional songs and realizations. You ask if I have seen God. I have looked from airplanes and never seen a form. Yet God is within the heart. When that life force departs, the body dies. Therefore, each being is a living God, like a drop containing the whole ocean or a spark holding the full fire's power. All living creatures possess this same life. Consuming other lives creates a karmic debt, as one must repay by becoming that which one has eaten. The truth is to recognize the living God within and cease causing harm. "Have you ever seen God? I have never seen a God." "God is within your heart. You are God. I am God."

The Divine Name is the ship that crosses the ocean of Saṃsāra. Swamiji’s bhajan declares God as the merciful giver of the Name. The Name of God is God Himself, present within the devotee. Repeating the Name awakens pure, selfless bhakti. One is dyed in love’s color through repetition. The first verse prays never to forget the Lord, and if forgotten, not to be forgotten. The Sadguru’s name provides the means to cross this world of change and disappointment. It is a great ship offering every human being passage. One wanders through countries and realms, seeing no giver like You who grants Mokṣa. Your name is supreme; much sādhanā shows all worldly means are unreal. Bhagavān Dīpa, Nārāyaṇa, Viṣṇu, the Avatāra, is the Light. The teacher’s wish is for bhaktas to receive darśana, gained through severe tapasyā. Surrender of body and mind at holy feet brings realization. The bhajans of Mīrābāī and Guru Nānaka use imagery: a lotus without water, life without mantra like a bird without a wing. Missing morning sādhanā means missing a golden day. Practice in Brahma Muhūrta lifts one above emotions and situations. "Dayālu Hamānam Āpakālīna—You are the merciful one who gave us Your name." "Upāya sabhī heri jātā—all these worldly means are simply useless." Filming location: Rajasthan, India

The divine essence resides within the living body. God is present within us and has given us human form. The natural world involves creatures consuming one another, yet herbivores like cows, which eat only grass, are considered close to the divine. Humans, gifted with intellect and body, often choose a path contrary to this harmony by consuming meat, which involves killing and constitutes a sin. All beings feel pain, a profound experience understood even by those who inflict it. We meditate to seek happiness, peace, and oneness with God. Figures like Jesus embodied profound suffering, yet within such suffering resides a divine essence. The individual soul is a part of God, like a drop of water destined to return to the ocean. All traditions, from Jesus to Shiva, emphasize prayer, compassion, and reconciliation, as seen in practices like seeking forgiveness during Christmas. Our ultimate purpose is unity, transcending divisions to protect all creatures with peace and love. "Animals like dogs and many others eat each other as well—big dogs, little dogs, and so many." "If we think with our brain, we can see it is not good—oh my God, a living being, and how we are killing it." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga extends beyond physical body and breath. Many close eyes and search, but the looking is not real. True yogis see within the heart with closed eyes, or perceive goodness with open eyes. Open eyes bring countless reflections and wandering thoughts. Closing eyes can lead to darkness and increased mental activity. Restlessness or sleep may replace meditation. A story tells of a sādhu who misused power to kill a bird. He threatened a woman, but her wisdom made his prāṇas leave. Power without proper foundation fails. Humans can act positively or negatively; spirituality lies in loving all creatures. Without a guru, progress is impossible, like a child needing both mother and father. Yoga Nidrā is a deep technique, not just relaxation. It is a state of yogic sleep where awareness remains awake. Understanding evolves with the practitioner. Approach Yoga Nidrā as if new each time. Re-evaluate the saṅkalpa; it may change as the spiritual path deepens. “If you close your eyes, what are you looking at? You think you are looking, but you are not.” “Try to practice as if you have never practiced it before, as a new, very deep sādhanā technique.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The celebration of holy days reveals the oneness of all existence. The approaching festival for Mahāprabhujī coincides with Christmas, uniting diverse worship. Geographical distinctions are irrelevant; devotion connects all. The relationship between guru and disciple is one of absolute unity, akin to mother and child. All living beings are part of Sanātana Dharma. The body is a temporary garment for the eternal soul. The soul is like a drop from the ocean of God; all are one in essence. True worship understands this divine oneness within every heart. "Guru and disciple are one. If you take them as something different, then you are not a guru or a disciple." "Our God is in our heart. God is one, and one is God." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Shiva Stotras and invocations are the direct path to liberation. The Rudrashtakam describes Shiva as the formless, all-pervading Brahman, the form of nirvana. He is beyond qualities, without mental alternatives, the space of consciousness where all abides. His appearance is white like the Himalaya, deep and profound, with a blue throat, compassionate. The garland of serpents, the moon on his head, and the flowing Ganga adorn him. The twelve Jyotirlinga stotra grants the fruit of Shivaloka to those who recite it daily. Sins of seven births are destroyed by its mere utterance and remembrance. Invocations to the lineage of gurus—Himalaya yogis, Vishvagurus—align the devotee with grace. Even garbled syllables, when offered with devotion, carry spiritual power. The Vedasara Shivastava proclaims Shiva as the essence of the Vedas, the cause of creation, preservation, and destruction. The linga form symbolizes the unmanifest manifesting as the moving and unmoving universe. Surrender to Maheshvara removes all bondage and bestows peace. He is the protector of all beings, the destroyer of Tripura, the Lord of gods and asuras. His divine sports are beyond the comprehension of even Brahma and Vishnu. Chanting his names purifies the mind, speech, and body, leading to the supreme state. Thus, the path of stotra is open to all, and one attains the eternal abode of Shiva. "Namāmi Samīśan Nirvāṇa Rūpam Vibhum Vyāpakam Brahma Veda Svarūpam." "Etāni Jyotirliṅgāni Nityaṃ Paṭhati Yaḥ Pumān, Prāptapathaḥ Pramāṇena Śivalokamavāpnuyāt." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Sanātana Dharma is an eternal, living reality, not a historical event. Many traditions commemorate specific days for figures who lived and died, visiting gravesites with flowers and prayers. In contrast, the great saints and deities of this dharma are perceived as perpetually present, like the sun and rain that shine and fall upon all without distinction. This tradition is alive, continuously unfolding like a tree that cycles through seasons, appearing barren yet always containing life within. Life does not end; it transforms and continues. Other paths may focus on a singular past event, but here the divine principle is ever-living, constantly regenerating like a mother's life carried forward in her child. All religions are respected for their goodness, yet this understanding of ceaseless life is the essence of the eternal way. "Like when the sun rises, then we see the whole scene, that all this kind of light and everything comes from the sun." "So living. So that is the living. Even the leaves or no leaves, but this tree is living."

The time of Christmas approaches, a period of worship, light, and preparation across traditions. People across religions prepare, decorate, and make sweets. Children watch the lights. Many think of Jesus. Worship means being happy. Diwali came before, honoring Śiva, Brahmā, Viṣṇu, Rāma, Kṛṣṇa. The birth of the child Jesus happened among animals, not in a house, for reasons now forgotten. A mother suffers greatly at every birth, yet rejoices when her child is born. The same is true for the cow giving birth. God is in all creatures, but humans often forget. Animals eat each other; God gave humans to understand pain beyond oneself. A ceremony that kills animals cannot be a ceremony. Now, in this Christmas month, Jesus should be worshipped with light. Hanumānjī showed Rām and Sītā live in the heart. The heart of Jesus is also shown. God is everywhere. Every day, think of the Holy Mother, your mother. Then the divine will come. All should be human, not bound to one religion. "Jīva jīva bhakṣate, each and every animal eats each other." "If you worship God, then first worship the mother." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Christmas approaches, and with it the remembrance of the holy mother’s suffering and joy. Candles are lit, one already burned, the second soon. People prepare sweets and good things, thinking of Jesus. After Diwali comes Christmas, just as devotion shifts from Krishna to Jesus. Jesus was born among animals, not in a house, because of the mother. Every mother, whether of a god or a simple being, suffers greatly in birth. The cow giving birth also feels pain and then love for her calf. Worship of God must begin with worship of the mother. God is present in all beings—animals, birds, fish. Creatures eat one another and feel pain, but humans are given to sense the pain of others. Yet some humans kill animals and call it ceremony; that cannot be true worship. Hanuman tore his chest to show Rama and Sita in his heart. Similarly, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is shown as a symbol of love. The light of Christmas brings happiness, like Diwali’s light. Before sleep and upon waking, think on the holy mother. Then the divine child will come, not as a baby but as God. Respect all religions; be human first. "If you worship God, then first worship the mother." "God is that which is said to be in all animals, birds, fish, and all other creatures." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

The discourse connects ancient spiritual festivals with modern well-being, emphasizing light, faith, and practical health. Diwali, the festival of light, originated long ago with oil lamps to worship Bhagavān Rāma. This tradition comes from a time of one religion and simple ceremonies. The light represents spiritual goodness contrasted with inner darkness. Scriptures like the Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa cement these teachings. Today, various faiths—Hindu, Christian, Muslim—practice their ceremonies humbly, which is good. Our current challenge is health, stemming from improper food and chemicals. Vaccines are addressed; I took three doses and felt very well, but I do not force anyone. However, not taking it may lead to problems, like travel restrictions or separate communities. We must care for our food and water for good health. "Dīvā means light. So that time, for one day, it was the festival with the lights." "I would say that we should give all, we should take the vaccine and be nice." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Where happiness is, there is God. God is in all creatures, plants, waters, earth. Happiness or its absence is in everything; become happy throughout life. Make your parents happy. Animals kill but do not understand. Humans must not kill. Eating meat kills a creature every day. Even eating an egg is killing, though nothing yet becomes life. Upon waking, say "I am a human being." Then ask forgiveness of Mother Earth. Pray before work, before food, during āratī. Many are lost, like sweet fruits falling from a tree. Some take alcohol, marry too early. Before eating, fold hands and give thanks. The soul cannot be killed; it returns again and again. "Where there is happiness, there is God." "If you are eating meat every day, it means every day you are killing one creature in your body." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Words convey truth and community is our essence. Being present without duty allows deep observation. One sees the beauty in all things and the varied behaviors of people, yet recognizes the unchanging self within. This observation teaches discernment of character and self. Time expands for mantra, reflection, and connection to the divine source. Language extends beyond speech to include the body and face. Teachers perceive a student's condition without words. True relationship is understanding beyond the physical form. Words paint pictures of the divine and enable questions and answers. We currently rely on speech, having lost the immediate knowledge of telepathy. Language unites. The experience of lacking spiritual community reveals its profound value. Gathering with those of shared feeling and path defines it. Physical separation creates a longing akin to a fish out of water. The devotee yearns for communion like a pure swan awaiting celestial nectar. "Those are my relatives, those are my friends who understand my words, who understand me—not this physical body, but me, myself." "Imagine the fish. You take him out of the water. He is struggling, struggling, suffering, crying. Please, bring me back into the water." Filming locations: Jadan, Rajasthan, India.

The bhajan of unwavering devotion declares that real happiness is found only at the Guru’s holy feet. Every moment the prayer is to keep loving attention there. Even if the world turns hostile, life becomes a burden, or one must walk through fire or thorns, devotion remains fixed. True practice must enter each cell, not remain outward singing or liking. Without deep rooting, devotion dries and one drifts away. Ego arises quickly when practice feels easy. The thorns are not tree-thorns but inner pains from closeness and conflict. A thorn cannot be removed by softness; a thorn pulls out a thorn. Humility is essential, but not a show of humility. Cleansing is constant, as thorns keep surfacing. The bhajan’s power awakens recognition of these inner thorns. When comfort comes, one may feel no need, but hardship reveals the true condition. The Guru sometimes places thorns to teach. Remain humble and clean within always. “Milatā hai saccā sukh keval caranāṁ meṁ, mere Guru Dev, yahī prārthanā hai har pal, har pal, har pal.” “Cāhe bairī saṁsāra bane, cāhe moṭā gale kā hārā bane, cāhe jīvana mujh par bhārā bane, rahe pyārā āpke caraṇame.” Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Yoga in daily life is unity with the divine principle present in all existence. Life originates from and is sustained by water, which constitutes our bodies and the world. All creatures, including those unseen beneath the earth or in the air, are interconnected through life. The natural world operates on consumption, where creatures eat one another. A human is defined by moving beyond this, by not killing, by showing love and care to all. God is not a separate entity to be seen externally; God is within every creature and within your own heart. We are all fundamentally one, a unity temporarily experiencing separation, like a single drop of water merging back into the ocean. Our individual lives and bodies will eventually dissolve and return to the one source. Therefore, the practice of yoga is this conscious unification. It requires purifying the heart, relinquishing anger and jealousy, and acting with devotion. It involves caring for the body through exercise and pure food, but more importantly, it is an inner alignment. True yoga is living in harmony, causing no harm, and recognizing the divine in all. "One in all and all in one. One in all and one in all." "If you want to know God, He is in every creature, in every creature." Filming location: Jadan, Rajasthan, India

Peace is found only within, through the Self, and in the shelter of the saints. The world is restless, seeking peace in objects and achievements, but peace is not found externally. A saint is one whose desires have ceased, who lives for others. Their darśana yields immediate fruit, purifying the seeker. Worldly birth is for experiencing karma, while the birth of a saint is to guide others. True peace comes from Self-knowledge, the inner wealth. This knowledge and a spiritual vision are gifts from the Guru. Indian culture and its saints are the source of this peace, which cannot be found elsewhere in the world. One must turn the vision inward to discover one's own peaceful nature. "Sādhuram darśanaṁ puṇyaṁ, tīrtha-bhūtā hi sādhavah, kāle phalanti tīrthāni, sandhyāyāṁ sādhu-saṅgamaḥ." "Gaṅgā pāpaṁ, śaśī tāpaṁ, dainyaṁ kalpa-tarustathā, pāpaṁ tāpaṁ dainyaṁ harati sādhu-saṅgamaḥ." Filming location: Khatu, Rajasthan, India

The world is an illusion without the remembrance of the Divine. Life is as useless as a bird without wings, a tree without fruit, or a well without water. Without the Name of Hari, nothing has value. Work, anger, greed, and lust are not the path. No one and nothing in this world is truly yours; it is all a temporary play. The true companion and guide through this illusion is the Guru, the Satguru, who imparts the nectar of wisdom. Only through the Guru's grace and the practice of remembrance is liberation found. "Without a temple, like a Pandit Ved without a Heena, there is no Hari Naam." "Play, oh everyone. Play, oh Chālika. Play, oh everyone."

The breath is the path to the tenth door. Daily breath count is twenty-one thousand. In each breath, remember the Guru. This sumiran is the path called Om Shom Takhsala. Day and night the breath continues. Unite mind with breath into a continuous garland. This ajapa japa is the Guru’s gift. Surrender body, mind, and wealth to the Guru. By this surrender, all sins are cut. The third eye is Trikuṭī. When nine doors close, the tenth door opens. That door is Trikuṭī itself. Then the vision of divine light arises. The inner hunt becomes visible. All locks are opened. Birth and death suffering ends. Only through the Guru’s power is this achieved. "Ikīs Hazār Sāso Svāsa, Om Śoṁ Takṣalā. Rāt Din Kā Svāsa Hai, Ikīs Hazār Sāso Svāsa Hai, aur Svāsa Meṁ Hī Jī Gurū Mahārāj Kā Sumiran Hai." "When Tirukuṭī closes its ninth door, the tenth door is Tirukuṭī; but when Tirukuṭī is opened, all the darśana of Jyotiṣ will be performed." Filming location: Rajasthan, India